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Three of the stars of Disney-Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature "CARS" arrived in Hollywood for the opening weekend of the film and a special midnight screening on June 9, 2006 at Disney's El Capitan Theater. The life-sized models, part of Disney-Pixar's "CARS Road Trip 06" experience presented by State Farm(R), were a major hit at the World Premiere of Disney-Pixar's "CARS" on May 26 in Charlotte, NC at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. The touring experience, which was designed and is being managed by the Becker Group, will continue to cross the country throughout the summer and will travel to a total of over 40 cities.

The three stars ride in style via a special truck produced by the Becker Group and inspired by the character Mack. In fact, the tractor is provided by none other than Mack Trucks, Inc. "This experience brings to life the excitement and fun of 'CARS,' a film everyone in the family will enjoy," says Glenn Tilley, President of the Becker Group. The Becker Group is an award- winning experiential marketing company that has worked on many major films, but "CARS" marks the first time they have literally taken the stars on a cross country road trip. "We have really enjoyed working alongside such world-class organizations as Disney-Pixar, State Farm and Mack Trucks, Inc.," adds Tilley.

"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, "Larry the Cable Guy," Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis, Darrell Waltrip, Richard Petty, Jenifer Lewis and Jeremy Piven. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama, and amazing new technical feats, "CARS" raced into theaters on June 9.

About Becker Group

The Becker Group is an experiential marketing company that has over fifty years of experience creating immersive, entertaining attractions and brand- based experiences for a wide variety of clients and venues including top consumer brands, movie studios, shopping malls, television networks, theme parks, museums and casinos around the globe. The award-winning company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and has offices in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Miami, Barcelona, Spain and San Paulo, Brazil.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created six of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Pixar has won 20 Academy Awards(R) and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next two film releases are "CARS" (June 9, 2006) and Ratatouille (summer 2007).

About State Farm

State Farm(R) insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U.S. home insurer. State Farm's 17,000 agents and 69,000 employees serve nearly 73 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 22 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com(R) or in Canada statefarm.ca(TM).

About Mack Trucks

Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and MACK(R) vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. All Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations' public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways. Mack is a member of the Volvo Group, a publicly held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Source: Becker Group

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

The 1967 Best Picture nominees “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Bonnie and Clyde” will be screened as the next features in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. Both films received 10 Academy Award® nominations and took home Oscars® in two categories. A brand new print of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” will be screened on Monday, June 19, and an archival print of “Bonnie and Clyde” will be screened on Tuesday, June 20. Both screenings will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

In “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” the Draytons, a wealthy white family meet their daughter’s black fiancé, portrayed by Sidney Poitier, for the first time. The film won Oscars for Actress (Katharine Hepburn) and Writing – Story and screenplay written directly for the screen (William Rose). “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” also received nominations for Best Picture (Stanley Kramer, producer), Actor (Spencer Tracy), Actor in a Supporting Role (Cecil Kellaway), Actress in a Supporting Role (Beah Richards), Art Direction (Art Direction: Robert Clatworthy; Set Decoration: Frank Tuttle), Directing (Stanley Kramer), Film Editing (Robert C. Jones) and Scoring of Music – adaptation or treatment (DeVol).

Mrs. Karen Kramer, widow of the film’s producer-director, and Marshall Schlom, script supervisor on the film, will attend the screening and participate in a panel discussion following the screening.

“Bonnie and Clyde,” based on the true story of notorious bank robbers who fell in love during a Depression-era crime spree, won Oscars for Actress in a Supporting Role (Estelle Parsons) and Cinematography (Burnett Guffey). The film also received nominations for Best Picture (Warren Beatty, producer), Actor (Beatty), Actor in a Supporting Role (Gene Hackman), Actor in a Supporting Role (Michael J. Pollard), Actress (Faye Dunaway), Costume Design (Theadora Van Runkle), Directing (Arthur Penn) and Writing – Story and screenplay written directly for the screen (David Newman and Robert Benton).

Evans Evans, who played Velma Davis in the film, and Dede Allen, the film’s editor, will participate in a panel discussion following the screening.

Passes for “Great To Be Nominated” are still available at a cost of $30 for film buffs wishing to see the rest of the series. A $5 discount is available for those who wish to renew their passes from Parts One and/or Two of the series. Inclusive of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Bonnie and Clyde,” there are 11 screening dates remaining in Part Three.

Tickets for each individual screening may be purchased at a cost of $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid I.D. Tickets may be purchased by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the screening when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Curtain time for all features is 7:30 p.m., and pre-show elements will begin at 7 p.m. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600.

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a feature of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) upgrade, beginning on June 19, 2006.

The solution initially will be available on two of the hottest wireless devices in the market today: the Cingular 8100 series Pocket PC and Cingular 2125 Smartphone. Direct Push Technology delivers an enhanced mobile experience to organizations that use Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 by pushing updates to e-mail, calendar items, contacts and tasks as they arrive directly from the Exchange Server to the devices. MSFP additionally enhances these Windows Mobile-powered Cingular Wireless devices by delivering improved device management and added security features for IT administrators, like over-the-air device password policy enforcement and remote wipe of the device in case of loss or theft.

Corporate customers will be able to access e-mail and other Microsoft Office Outlook®-related functions via new solution-specific rate plans. These rate plans will identify Direct Push Technology customers and qualify them for specialized customer service and technical support, a key part of the Cingular Wireless e-mail offering.

"Microsoft Direct Push Technology delivers a great wireless email capability that is seamlessly integrated with Exchange Server 2003. This greatly improves the ability of Cingular corporate customers to rapidly deploy wireless e-mail by simplifying the enterprise messaging architecture," said Michael Woodward, Executive Director of Mobile Professional Solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "We believe this important and powerful addition to Cingular's business solutions portfolio will lead to broader adoption of wireless e-mail in the enterprise sector and further extend Cingular's worldwide market share leadership in this space."

"Microsoft and Cingular's strong integration demonstrates our commitment to providing the latest technologies and tools for success to mobile professionals as they discover new and different ways of living the mobile lifestyle," said Scott Horn, General Manager, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft's Direct Push Technology upgrade creates fast, on-the-go access to essential business information, such as e-mail, calendar data and tasks - empowering people to stay connected when away from the office."

Easy Deployment

The enterprise-grade solution is simple to deploy for new and existing customers. For new B2B customers, the client software is included on the Cingular 8100 Series and Cingular 2125 devices and the server software is included in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2. Users of devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 simply plug in the same credentials they would use for Outlook Web Access, and their e-mail and other Outlook information is delivered automatically. All existing customers can download the upgrade for free from the Cingular website.

The new combined offering includes the following features:

" Direct Push Technology - This innovation pushes e-mail to Windows Mobile-powered Cingular devices automatically. It is designed to deliver time sensitive e-mail as it arrives and helps ensure that device battery life is not drained by unnecessary synchronization cycles.

" Task Synchronization - Outlook tasks are automatically pushed to the device, along with e-mail, calendar entries and contacts.
" Global Address Lookup - Over-the-air look-up of addresses enables a mobile user to send email to anyone in the companys Global Address List, even if they do not have the recipient's contact details on their device.

Enhanced Security and Device Management

Enhancements to security and device management include remote policy enforcement, remote device wipe, password enforcement, native S/MIME support, certificate-based authentication and FIPS 140-2 certification.

Cingular's offering of Microsoft's Direct Push Technology meets the needs of companies that depend on wireless e-mail for mission critical communications. It has been thoroughly tested for certification on Cingular's nationwide* EDGE network, the largest national high-speed wireless data network in the U.S., and is supported by Cingular's data help desk, resulting in a highly reliable enterprise-grade solution.

Popular Devices

The Cingular 8100 series and 2125 are cost-effective converged high-speed, global communications devices that appeal to a broad range of wireless users, from individual consumers to larger companies. In addition to their Windows Mobile 5.0 capabilities, they feature the best in connectivity, productivity, and mobility with EDGE, Bluetooth®, quad-band international roaming, and integrated Wi-Fi on the Cingular 8100 Series Pocket PCs. Cingular's EDGE network is available in 13,000 cities and towns and along nearly 40,000 miles of major highways.

Both devices also provide a rich multimedia experience to enjoy music and video featuring an integrated multimedia suite with Windows Media® Player 10 Mobile, stereo headset jack, and 1.3 megapixel camera. The devices support multiple audio formats including MP3, AMR, AAC, WAV and Windows Media Audio (WMA), as well as MPEG-4 video streaming. A mini-SD expansion card slot allows the user to add memory for storing music, games, photos and video.

Pricing and Availability

Microsoft Direct Push Technology will be available through Cingular's B2B sales organization starting on June 19. For the Cingular 8100 Series Pocket PC, the Cingular Microsoft Direct Push Technology data plan is $44.99 with a qualifying voice plan for unlimited Internet and e-mail access. For the Cingular 2125 Smartphone, the data plan is $29.99 with a qualifying voice plan for unlimited Internet and e-mail access. Both plans include access to specialized tier 1 and 2 support.

Cingular customers that already have deployed Cingular 8100 Series or Cingular 2125 devices can download the MSFP software update for free from www.cingular.com/microsoft starting on June 19.

* Not available in all areas.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, IN THIS SUMMARY.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 million customers.Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and BellSouth
Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation - the ALLOVER" network - and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(r), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes.
Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/

Microsoft, Windows Mobile, Outlook and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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As the anticipation of their summer tour with the Counting Crows nears, the Goo Goo Dolls are ensconced in a Culver City soundstage meticulously planning their set, and rehearsing it religiously in an effort to deliver their best live performances to date for fans. But that is not all they will be delivering on the tour! The Goo Goo Dolls intend to deliver food to the hungry in each city they visit as they combine efforts with the U.S.A. Harvest organization once again.

Stan Curtis founded U.S.A. Harvest in 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky. From a simple beginning, and a mindset to feed the hungry, the organization has expanded across the nation through the efforts of more than 125,000 volunteers, and now has chapters in over 130 cities and towns from New York to Los Angeles, from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Miami.

Says Stan Curtis about his organization, "U.S.A. Harvest is now serving over 5,400 agencies nationwide and our volunteers have provided over 11.6 BILLION POUNDS of food to these deserving organizations. And by doing so, we've helped them save millions of dollars that have been re-allocated to other extremely important needs such as clothing, shelter, job training and opportunities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and counseling programs."

Curtis knows however that the hungry exist everywhere in this country, and it makes perfect sense to have the Goo Goo Dolls on board this summer. "This tour is far reaching, and coupled with the high awareness that follows this band wherever they go, and the cities the tour will visit makes the fit just perfect for us! John Rzeznik came to me with his goal to feed a million people this summer -- I believe we can do it," says Curtis about the Goos.

"It's an organization and cause we are passionate about," says Goo Goo Dolls guitarist and vocalist John Rzeznik, adding, "Stan and U.S.A. Harvest are about moving food from people who have too much, to those who have much too little." Goo Goo Dolls bassist, Robby Takac, concurs, "Simply put: This summer we're hoping our fans have too much in the cupboard when we roll through town -- and make a point to bring plenty of canned food the day of the show."

There should be plenty of opportunity to do just that, as the North American tour begins on June 21 in Portland, Oregon and will span 4 months running through September 9 in Dallas, Texas. In total, the tour will visit over 45 cities across the US and Canada. The band is encouraging anyone planning on attending the show to simply bring canned food and drop it off at the entrance of the venue -- that's it. Goo's drummer Mike Malinin notes that, "U.S.A. Harvest is not a fundraising charitable concern, they are food raisers, and that's what counts."

The Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik (vocals, guitar), Robby Takac (bass) and Mike Malinin (drums), have evolved from a scrappy punk-influenced trio into the platinum-selling, chart-topping act behind such radio staples as "Name," "Iris," "Slide," and "Here Is Gone." The band just completed a whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their eighth album "Let Love In," featuring the anthemic hit "Better Days," a rousing cover of "Give A Little Bit," and the emotional new single "Stay With You." "Let Love In" was released on Warner Bros. Records April 25. The Goo Goo Dolls performed a full slate of television appearances over the last couple of months, including "Regis & Kelly" (April 28), "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (April 27), "The Tony Danza Show" (May 2) and the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (May 16). It was the band's record breaking 14th appearance on "Leno" that night. The band will next be appearing on CDUSA June 17 and will also make a special appearance on "Extra" in the coming weeks.

For additional information about U.S.A. Harvest, please see: www.usaharvest.com

Goo Goo Dolls Summer Tour 2006:

6/21 Portland, OR Clark County Amphitheatre

6/22 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre

6/24 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre

6/25 Concord, CA Concord Pavilion

6/27 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre

6/29 San Diego, CA Coors Amphitheater

6/30 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

7/1 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion

7/3 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion

7/5 Denver, CO Red Rock Amphitheatre

7/7 St. Louis, MO UMB Bank Pavilion

7/8 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

7/9 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest

7/11 Cleveland, OH Scene Pavilion

7/12 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Amphitheatre

7/14 Columbus, OH Germain Amphitheatre

7/15 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion

7/21 Detroit, MI DTE Music Theatre

7/22 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake PAC

7/26 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

7/28 Hershey, PA Hershey Pavilion

7/29 Boston, MA Tweeter Center

7/31 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun

8/1 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center

8/3 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach

8/4 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach

8/6 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata

8/7 Saratoga, NY SPAC

8/9 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods

8/11 Scranton, PA Ford Pavilion

8/18 Chicago, IL Tweeter Center

8/19 Springfield, IL Illinois State Fair

8/21 Nashville, TN Starwood Amphitheatre

8/23 Raleigh, NC Alitel Pavilion

8/25 Philadelphia, PA Tweeter Waterfront

8/26 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion

8/28 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

8/29 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

8/31 W. Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre

9/1 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre

9/3 Atlanta, GA HiFi Buys Amphitheatre

9/5 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

9/7 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

9/8 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

9/9 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Amphitheatr

SOURCE: Warner Bros. Records

MovieBeam, Inc. today announced it has licensed content from Magnolia Pictures, a leading distributor of independent and foreign films. Now showing on the MovieBeam movies-on-demand service are Magnolia's critically acclaimed "Bubble" and Oscar-nominated "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room." Both are available for instant viewing in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD).

"Our customers across the country are movie lovers who enjoy a wide variety of genres, and we program our service to provide the greatest depth and breadth of selection," said Brent Jenkins, vice president of programming for MovieBeam, Inc. "Adding movies from Magnolia Pictures helps us meet this objective and enhances the MovieBeam experience for customers who especially like independent and foreign films."

The MovieBeam movies-on-demand service provides instant access to an ever-changing lineup of new releases and other popular favorites from virtually every major Hollywood studio. There are always 100 movies immediately available, with up to 10 new titles automatically delivered digitally each week -- including select movies in HD -- via MovieBeam's exclusive, low-cost over-the-air datacasting technology.

"Our goal is to make our movies as easily accessible as possible for film buffs, and distributing pictures via MovieBeam is a great way to do that," said Eamonn Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures. "Movies-on-demand is an extremely easy way to watch a movie, and MovieBeam delivers a high-quality experience that frequent renters greatly appreciate

"Bubble," a film by renowned director Steven Soderbergh, is an unlikely love triangle in an unlikely small town in Ohio. The movie was lauded by Entertainment Weekly as "tricky and satisfying entertainment -- a deadpan portrait of cultural anomie that turns into a casually credible murder mystery." More information is available at www.bubblethefilm.com.

"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" documents the inside story of one of history's greatest business scandals. This Oscar-nominated film is directed by Alex Gibney. The film is based on the best-selling book by Fortune reporters Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. More information is available at www.enronmovie.com.

About Magnolia Pictures

Magnolia Pictures, an independent distributor, recently released Roger Donaldson's "The World's Fastest Indian" with Anthony Hopkins, Alex Gibney's Academy Award-nominated documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," and also mounted the successful multi-platform release of Steven Soderbergh's "Bubble." Upcoming films include Pierre Morel's "District B13," Nicolas Winding Refn's "The Pusher Trilogy," and Bong Joon-ho's "The Host." Magnolia Pictures is part of a vertically integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that also includes the Landmark Theatres chain, production companies HDNet Films and 2929 Productions, high-definition cable networks HDNet and HDNet Movies. For more information: www.magpictures.com.

About MovieBeam

MovieBeam, Inc. is a leader in digital entertainment that is changing the way people rent movies. The MovieBeam movies-on-demand service provides instant access to an ever-changing lineup of new releases and popular favorites from virtually every major Hollywood studio, including select movies in HD -- always 100 to choose from, with up to 10 new movies automatically delivered digitally each week using over-the-air datacasting technology. The MovieBeam service is available in 29 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and the MovieBeam System is sold by leading consumer electronics retailers and e-tailers. MovieBeam, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Burbank, Calif. Investors include The Walt Disney Company, Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, Mayfield Fund, Norwest Venture Partners and VantagePoint Venture Partners. The company has been honored as an "OnHollywood 100" winner and is a recipient of the "Red Herring 100 North America" award. More information is available at www.moviebeam.com.

SOURCE: MovieBeam, Inc.

The Children's Internet, Inc. (OTCBB: CITC), marketers of the product ranked by PC Magazine as Editors' Choice in the category of "Kids' Browsers and Services," announced today that it will conduct a live press conference on www.MN1.com at 10:00 AM Central Time Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.

Interested parties may go to www.MN1.com and download the free player. This live broadcast is available to anyone with a computer that's connected to the Internet.

"We want to speak with our investors and potential investors about where the business stands and review our future plans," said Sholeh Hamedani, Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Internet, Inc.

"The product has never been more in demand," added Bill Arnold, President of the company. "To over simplify the situation, success is simply a matter of making the public aware that the product exists and that The Children's Internet service is not too good to be true. It is in fact the only true solution."

About The Children's Internet, Inc:

The Children's Internet, Inc., http://www.thechildrensinternet.com, is the exclusive marketer and distributor of The Children's Internet® subscription-based service created specifically for kids. The Children's Internet® is the most comprehensive, secure Internet service and "educational super portal" designed for children, pre-school to junior high, providing them with SAFE, real-time access to the World Wide Web; access to hundreds of thousands of the best pre-approved educational and entertaining web pages accessed through our secure, propriety browser and search engine.

About MN1.com:

MN1.com is the only online destination that brings real microcap news to investors and features live interaction with companies from the Bulletin Board, Pink Sheets, and Amex. Featuring Live Press Conferences, All-Day Live Trading Commentary, Analyst Profiles, Interactive Forums, News Items, and "The MicroBlog," MN1.com gives microcap investors the information source necessary to trade in the markets. MN1.com boasts being the largest true news company reporting on microcap traded stocks.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to the Company and its present and planned business and operations. The words "may," "would," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's and management's ability to control and that actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

All information in this release is as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

SOURCE: Children's Internet Inc.

-- Lyric Jeans, Inc (PINKSHEETS: LYJN) has tapped INK! Works Design Studio, Inc. for the production of its T-shirt line scheduled for debut in fall 2006.

Established in 1989, Ink Works operates a 15,000 square foot Los Angeles based facility utilizing the latest technology, cutting-edge silk-screening & burnout techniques, an array of processes & dyes and the highest quality fabrics.

"The idea behind the collection of music inspired Lyric tees is that you can wear them casually during the day with jeans or dress them up for an evening out," said Hanna Rochelle Schmieder, President of Lyric Jeans. "Each T-shirt is not only a fashion statement, but also expresses the consumer's ideas, thoughts and feelings through the lyrics of their favorite songs," she continued.

Priced between $85-$200 at retail, Lyric T-shirts come in short sleeve, long sleeve and tank styles and are made for both women and men in sizes small, medium and large.

Lyric Jeans is a music driven premium clothing line involving lyrical content on jeans, denim wear and accessories. Each pair of jeans reflects the personality, style and flare of the artist and song through its design. With the vision of fusing the world of music with fashion, Lyric Jeans employs a cutting-edge design strategy allowing consumers to express themselves stylishly through song lyrics. Lyric Jeans recently announced licensing deals with Warner/Chappell Music and Universal Music Publishing Group. The company's manufacturing partner is American Garment Sewing, one of the leading U.S. companies in premium denim production.

The premium denim market has grown in the last five years by tapping into the enthusiastic behavior of teens and young women seeking the perfect pair of jeans. Over the last few years the premium denim industry has exploded. According to research firm NPD Group, denim sales reached $15.26 Billion in 2005. Jeans priced $80 and up rose 27.7% to $335.4 million.

About Lyric Jeans: Lyric Jeans is the innovator and manufacturer of premium denim wear characterized by a cutting-edge design strategy driven by music and song lyrics. Through the unique fusion of fashion and music, Lyric Jeans utilizes titles from all genres of music as inspiration for the brand, thereby appealing to a cross-section of various tastes and interests and enabling it to market its products on a worldwide platform. The company's strength is in its relationships with the music industry and its ability to access the Hollywood community, tastemakers and trendsetters. Lyric Jeans plans to have showrooms in South Beach, Florida and Los Angeles, California.

Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Lyric Jeans Inc. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual or future results may differ materially from those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including continued maintenance of favorable license arrangements, success of market research identifying new product opportunities, successful introduction of new products, continued product innovation, sales and earnings growth, ability to attract and retain key personnel, and general economic conditions affecting consumer spending, Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Lyric Jeans Inc. and Universal Media Holdings, Inc. do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

Safe Harbor: This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder approvals for anticipated actions.

SOURCE: Lyric Jeans, Inc.

Few albums in the history of American music have ever had the far-reaching and lasting artistic impact of superstar JANET JACKSON's 1986 "Control." From its empowered message and songcraft, to its genre-defining production, and the extraordinarily compelling emergence of the singer as a musically complete artist, "Control" was immediately greeted as the watershed album -- and Jackson the definitive artist -- in no less than three distinct musical categories -- pop, R&B and hip-hop.

With the hotly anticipated release of the new JANET JACKSON album "20 YEARS OLD" scheduled this September on Virgin Records, her new work promises to be no less influential, as Jackson teams with the most successful pop/R&B producer of the post-2000 period, Jermaine 'JD' Dupri, and longtime friends and hitmakers Jimmy "Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis, her original collaborators on "Control." The four now make up an unparalleled dream team of talent behind the microphone and the mixing board. Just as "Control" marked a personal rebirth and a smashing creative achievement twenty years ago, "20 YEARS OLD" celebrates, at once, two decades of continued growth, as well as the essential newness of creativity. The set's lead single, "Call on Me," featuring St. Louis hip-hop star Nelly, will arrive at radio on June 19th.

The six powerful and innovative hit songs and videos that came off "Control" -- "What Have You Done for Me Lately," "Nasty," "When I Think of You," "The Pleasure Principle," the title track, and "Let's Wait Awhile" -- were minutely examined by fans and young performers, and they launched a thousand admirers and imitators through the balance of the Eighties and the Nineties. Jackson's revolutionary video clips have continued to be acknowledged as the true classics of the music video era, whose dance style and cinematic production values set the bar higher than anyone had ever dared attempt.

Still, for young female listeners, it was the imaginative and liberated lyric content that resonated most -- just the way that the producers and co-writers Jam & Lewis realized it would, as Jackson's witty, honest and intimate poems took shape as songs in their Minneapolis-based Flyte Tyme studio in late 1985. "Control" sold over 5 million copies in the U.S. alone in just three and a half years -- at which time Jackson and Jam & Lewis rocked the world again with the follow-up album, "Rhythm Nation 1814."

With the collective track record involved, there's no way to avoid high expectations for the upcoming album -- and no reason to. "20 YEARS OLD" is a sure thing to throw down the new standards, blow a new generation of minds, light a fire under every young artist, and rock the party. "Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are musical powerhouses," says Dupri. "Our individual success have been unparalleled and have kept music fans bouncing to our beats and singing our songs for years. The world has no idea what they are about to experience -- Janet has the best production trio possible -- and I guarantee, we will deliver!"

SOURCE: Virgin Records

Warner Bros. Records announced today that "I'm Going To Tell You A Secret," Madonna's provocative documentary of her stunning and highly acclaimed REINVENTION TOUR is scheduled to be released on June 20, 2006. Directed by Jonas Akerlund, the DVD/CD package contains spectacular performance footage of many of her major hits and also reveals Madonna's intimate journey behind the scenes with her touring family and real family as they travel around the globe.

"Secret" gives Madonna fans an insider view of Madonna at work beginning with dancers' auditions and reveals the process of putting together an elaborate stage spectacle. In addition, the documentary shows an up close and personal view of the artist's daily life while out on the road as well as beautifully filmed sequences of the Material Girl performing some of her biggest hits including "Like A Prayer," "Vogue," "Music," "Holiday," and a profoundly moving version of the John Lennon hit "Imagine." These songs and others are also part of the separate CD, which is included in the "Secrets" package. "I'm Going To Tell You A Secret" was originally aired on MTV.

Madonna, whose current CD "Confessions On A Dance Floor" debuted at No. 1 in 29 countries, is in the middle of her highly acclaimed Confessions Tour, which is scheduled to play Chicago on June 14th and 15th. The multi-Grammy award-winning artist has made musical history many times over and has defined our era with a sound, style and vision that has inspired countless artists and millions of fans.

SOURCE: Warner Bros. Records

TVN Entertainment today announced that it has completed a multi-year agreement with TV Guide SPOT, one of the fastest growing video on demand networks with approximately 20 million subscribers. Under terms of the contract, TVN will provide asset management and distribution services for TV Guide SPOT, including its TVNow service, which supports quick processing of VOD assets across TVGuide's growing list of Affiliates.

TV Guide SPOT allows digital subscribers to sample, catch-up, and preview the best of television through its original, "bite-size" programming. Approximately 75% of TV Guide SPOT's content is all-new, original programming created especially for VOD digital cable and broadband viewers. Such short-form programs on TV Guide SPOT include: "Watch This!," a guide to primetime TV shows; "Big Movie Guide," highlights of on-demand movies and celebrity interviews; "mVids," a showcase of musical acts and artists appearing on TV; and programming highlights of the very best of TV Guide Channel. TV Guide SPOT affiliates include Adelphia, Time Warner, Insight Charter, Cox and Comcast.

"The distribution and usage of TV Guide SPOT indicates that our programming is valued among TV fans and viewers," said Dmitri Ponomarev, Vice President of TV Guide SPOT. "Our agreement with TVN underscores our commitment to providing top quality service and support for our growing roster of VOD customers."

"TV Guide SPOT is a valuable service that is further enhanced by the inherent customization and flexibility available via the VOD platform," said Matt Cohen, VP Business Development for TVN. "Valuable, but perishable content is precisely why we created TVNow, and we are happy to support TVGuide Spot in making this timely content available to on demand viewers."

About TVN Entertainment Corporation

TVN Entertainment, a video on demand (VOD) content solutions company, is a leading provider of on demand television programming, management and delivery services. TVN currently offers more than 3000 hours of VOD programming from over 110 content providers. In addition to comprehensive programming services, TVN Entertainment offers the only single-source management and distribution solution for VOD, including content aggregation, packaging, encoding, asset management and fully encrypted transport via satellite to all video service providers. TVN Entertainment has been chosen as the VOD solution for many leading MSOs and telecommunications companies, including Adelphia, Bresnan, Buckeye, Blue Ridge, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Insight, Mediacom and Verizon. For more information visit www.TVN.com.

Note to Editors: TV Guide, TV Guide Spot and TV Guide Channel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The names of other companies, products and services used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: TVN Entertainment

"I was inspired by Jay-Z to make this film," says Daron Fordham, writer and director of "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG," a hip-hop musical premiering at this years Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival being held June 21-25 in New York City. "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG" is a gritty, underground psychological exploration into the mind of a college educated street hustler named South Boy (Daron Fordham) who becomes unfulfilled in his life of crime. The story is dramatically acted and told through hard-hitting rap performances. "The main character of this film combines a powerful street persona with a deep intellectual side to create a new type of urban legend. In business, Jay-Z combines his street credibility with the corporate world to achieve massive success so I used Jay-Z's image as a basis to create this film," says Fordham, who also stars in the hip-hop musical. As a rap artist, Jay-Z has sold over 10 million records and is currently the President Of Def Jam Records. Produced by Raymond Forchion, "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG" also stars platinum-selling rap artists J.T. Money and The Lady Of Rage. In addition to "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG," The 2006 Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival will screen over 60 new features, documentaries, shorts and music videos. For more info on the Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival go to: http://www.urbanworld.com. For more info on "Confessions Of A Thug" go to: http://www.confessionsofathug.com.

Si TV, the first English- language, Latino-themed network launches on Time Warner Cable Houston, a top ten market.

"We have been impressed with their focus on developing unique original programming for this growing audience," said Darrel Hegar, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Time Warner Cable Houston Division. "We are confident that our Digital Cable customers will be thrilled with this new addition to our channel offerings."

"America's young Latinos represent the fastest growing market segment, yet they're virtually ignored and under represented in the media," said Si TV CEO Michael Schwimmer. "The decision to launch Si TV represents Time Warner's progressive thinking in recognizing the value Si TV brings to both enhancing their business and serving their community."

Si TV's high-quality, original programming features hip and culturally relevant shows that range from outrageous comedy to the latest in lifestyle, music and talk.

Some of Si TV's original programming includes Dating Factory, the network's first dating show hosted by actor and TV personality Mario Lopez; Flow & Tell, a series that lets viewers speak directly into the camera expressing their deepest thoughts, rants and opinions, linked with today's hottest music videos to create a one-of-a-kind interactive narrative; Styleyes Miami, Si TV's popular Fashion Style Magazine series that brings us tomorrow's fashions today with new episodes from America's sizzling Mecca of style; and Unacceptable Behavior, Si TV's first fully-scripted comedy show with off-the- wall and irreverent sketches.

Source: Si TV

Put a bunch of technology executives, music industry bigwigs, and journalists in a room, add a few microphones, introduce timely topics on the evolution and nexus of music and technology, throw in cocktail hours and a Shindig and what do you end up with? The Bandwidth Conference.

The Bandwidth Conference will take place August 18 & 19, 2006 in San Francisco, and is geared at music and technology professionals and explores the evolving musical experience. Topics focus on marketing, fan behavior, trends and future forecasts, and an examination of the ways people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to music. Panels include "High-Speed Fan," a discussion on future trends in the fan experience, "Out Of Control," controlling artist exposure and retaining rights in a time of technological plentitude, and the lively conference finale, the "Crystal Ball" panel, where brilliant minds from various segments of the industry forecast what's ahead.

The roster of speakers includes Tim Westergren, Founder, Pandora; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; Andrew Smith, Publisher, XLR8R; Jay Frank, Programming and Label Relations, Yahoo! Music; Jennifer Ferro, Asst. General Manager, KCRW; Andrew Jervis, A&R/Vice President, Ubiquity Records; Andy Gadiel, Founder & CEO, Jambase and dozens of others. For a current list of all speakers, see www.bandwidthconference.com/schedule.html

A companion event, The Bandwidth Shindig, will be held the same week, and will offer the general public an opportunity to explore music and technology through live events and an Expo on August 19. The Expo will feature exhibits from companies on the cutting edge of music and technology, and panels geared at musicians and music lovers. "The Shindig is a chance for people to see new technologies in action," says Toby Suckow, one of the organizers of the event. The Bandwidth Shindig is open to the public with free or varying admissions.

The deadline for the early registration rate of $145 is July 15 and is available on the website at www.bandwidthconference.com.

About Bandwidth Conference & Shindig: A crew of music industry folks who has seen the industry change and continue to be excited about the future.

Source: Bandwidth Conference & Shindig

Web site: http://www.bandwidthconference.com/
http://www.abuzzproductions.com/

Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, and CAID Productions, an independent Brooklyn-based production company, today announced the DVD world premiere of "Just For Kicks." Based on an original idea from Come Chantrel, "Just For Kicks." is the first documentary to reveal the cultural influences behind the nation's sneaker obsession. With a perspective from the ground up, Hip-Hop superstars, athletes, brand gurus and compulsive collectors share their opinions on why athletic footwear has left the sports arena to become the most important fashion accessory of the last 30 years.

Diverse media and audiences have lauded this award-winning documentary for its colorful insider's view of the sneaker phenomenon, and its original analysis of the incestuous relationship that sneaker brands maintain with Hip-Hop and urban culture. Although initially created as a straight-to-DVD project, Executive Producer Thierry Daher has secured global distribution through Canal+ and Studio Canal in Europe, SpikeTV in North America, MTV in Latin America, Presidio in Japan and Yes TV in Israel. Image Entertainment distributes the DVD in North America, and sub-licensee Warner Music distributes the DVD in Australia and New Zealand. The film aired on Spike TV in its 64 minute TV version in March of 2006. Previously, the film premiered last year at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since screened in over 35 cities on 5 continents, including over a dozen of the most prestigious film festivals worldwide. Most recently, "Just For Kicks." was named Winner- Best Documentary Award by the 2006 New Jersey International Film Festival.

"Just For Kicks." is a 100% independent production. The movie is executive producers Thierry Daher and Come Chantrel's first experience in the film industry. Daher, a compulsive entrepreneur with an impressive track record in international marketing and technology deals, ensured financing and global distribution. Chantrel, also co-writer of the film, created the editorial line and leveraged production contacts with top Hip-Hop players. Having worked in the music, fashion and entertainment industries for over 15 years, he has an unparalleled track record for breaking ground in lifestyle, viral and street marketing. Co-director and cinematographer Lisa Leone began her career as a photographer, shooting celebrities such as Moby, Lauryn Hill, and Spike Lee. As a cinematographer, Leone has shot a number of independent films and served as Second Unit Director for Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut." Writer and co-director Thibaut de Longeville is best known for producing the acclaimed documentary "Battlegrounds Paris," a film about Nike's annual one-on-one playground basketball tournament in Paris. In 1995 he founded 360, the Paris-based communications that produces creative content for music, sports, and entertainment brands including Nike, Virgin Records, Sony, Universal, and MTV.

"Just For Kicks." DVD Special Bonus Features include over two hours of exclusive footage featuring DJ/Author/Sneaker collector Bobbito Garcia, former Knicks player and style master Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Nike Air Jordan Designer Tinker Hatfield, Hip-Hop and fashion mogul Russell Simmons, recording artist Rev. Run and much more.

"Just for Kicks." Synopsis

Since B-Boys first propelled them out of the New York City playgrounds in the 70's, sneakers have morphed from a tool for athletic performance to Hip-Hop's cornerstone symbol of cool and an object of obsession for sneakers collectors worldwide. Analyzing this global pop culture phenomenon, "Just For Kicks." is the first film of its kind to present the underlying culture and personalities that fueled this fashion revolution and its $30 billion global market. Far from a formal history of the sneaker industry, "Just For Kicks." offers a fun and colorful insider's history of Hip-Hop's most treasured fashion item, revealing behind-the-scenes stories with exclusive testimonies, never-before-seen footage, and the charismatic personalities that have come to influence pop culture. -0-

Title: Just For Kicks.

Format: Full Screen

SRP: $19.99

DVD Release Date: June 6, 2006

Running Time: 81 minutes

ID #: KIC2988DVD

UPC #: 141381298826

Rating: Not Rated

Main Genre: Urban

For more information about the "Just For Kicks." DVD, go to

About Image Entertainment:

Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, with over 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 200 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 300 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to more than 1,600 video programs and over 170 audio programs containing more than 2,500 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and has a domestic distribution facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Company's subsidiary Image Entertainment (UK) maintains a content acquisition office in London, England. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to http://www.image-entertainment.com.

About CAID Productions:

CAID Productions is a Brooklyn-based independent film Production Company dedicated to producing documentary films and events related to urban and pop culture. The Company ensures financing and global distribution of its independent projects. Founded by serial-entrepreneur Thierry Daher, CAID Productions collaborates with landmark companies such as MTV Networks, MTV Latin America, Canal+ in Europe, Presidio in Japan, Globo in Brazil and international Home Video distributors such as Image Entertainment, Studio Canal and Warner Music. Answering his passion for films, Daher started the company in 2003, after 15 years as an entrepreneur in technology, digital media and international marketing.

For DVD screeners or to set up interviews, please email your request to VIP@caidproductions.com.

"CYXORK 7," starring Ray Wise ("Good Night, and Good Luck," "24" and "Twin Peaks") will continue to run at the Fine Arts Theatre throughout June and July (check theatre schedule) before its imminent DVD debut sold exclusively from the filmmakers' Web site http://www.CYXORK7.com, only weeks away. You will be able to enjoy the film in the theatre's HD 24p 2K digital projection with Surround Sound.

"CYXORK 7" is a dark and twisted satire that depicts a desperate B-movie crew making yet one more sequel for a burned-out sci-fi franchise. How desperate are they? For this bare bones production they're banking on a predicted cataclysmic earthquake for free special effects. What they get is ... well, come and find out or you'll have to wait and buy the DVD.

"CYXORK 7" was co-written by producer Andreas Kossak and directed by John Huff, who co-wrote 40 episodes of the NBC series "CHiPs" and three installments of the ABC horror/sci-fi series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker." His other TV credits include "Barbary Coast," "The Fall Guy," "Knight Rider," "Glitter" and "Street Hawk."

Praise for "CYXORK 7" has been universal. It won the top award at the FAIF International Film Festival at the Mann Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, then scored the Audience Award for Best Comedy and Special Effects at the Nolita Film Festival in New York City. Ray Wise was honored for his work in "CYXORK 7" with the Best Actor Award at the B-Movie Festival in Syracuse, N.Y.

"Andreas and I have been working non-stop on all the details for the DVD release of the film," said John Huff. "Like new parents, we are very proud of this film and want to be personally involved in the packaging and distribution of the DVD. No good parent releases their child to the world without some supervision."

"CYXORK 7" OFFICIAL WEB SITE:

was announced today that the multi-platinum quartet, Il Divo will take the stage with Barbra Streisand as her special guest for her highly anticipated national tour set to kick off October 4th in Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.

The tour will be presented by promoter Michael Cohl for Concert Productions International and The Next Adventure (A Live Nation Company).

"It's an incredible opportunity to work with Barbra Streisand certainly the greatest female performer of all time," said Cohl. "This will be an amazing show. Don't miss it."

Martin Erlichman, Streisand's longtime manager and tour producer, announced the tour last week citing her commitment to contribute to charitable organizations as her motivation to return to the stage.

In a joint statement, Il Divo stated: "We believe the experience of working with Barbra Streisand -- a truly legendary artist -- will forever shape the way we approach our own singing and performing. Her voice and her music have profoundly influenced and inspired so many artists, including Il Divo, and we are thrilled to be sharing the stage with her."

Barbra Streisand is the music industry's #1 best-selling female artist with 50 Gold, 30 Platinum and 13 Multi-Platinum albums to her credit. She is second in the all-time charts, ahead of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, exceeded only by Elvis. She continues to be the highest-selling female recording artist ever. Streisand remains the only artist to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, and Peabody Awards, and the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

Il Divo has become the most successful International musical break-out story of the past few years, selling more than 12 million albums. Conquering the hearts of fans and the charts of nations all around the world, the group has garnered some 80 gold and platinum awards in 33 countries. Their first two albums, Il Divo and Ancora, achieved 26 #1 chart positions Internationally, including at #1 debut in the United States. -0-

A Partial list of the Barbra Streisand 2006 North American Tour

include:

October 4 Philadelphia Wachovia Center

October 9 New York City Madison Square Garden

October 13 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center

October 18 Detroit The Palace Of Auburn Hills

October 22 Boston TD Banknorth Garden

October 28 Ft. Lauderdale BankAtlantic Center

November 2 Atlanta Philips Arena

November 7 Chicago United Center

November 13 San Jose HP Pavilion at San Jose

November 18 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena

November 20 Los Angeles Staples Center

American Express has a long history of providing special access and meaningful experiences to Cardmembers. As part of this ongoing commitment, American Express has partnered with Barbra Streisand to secure a special opportunity for Cardmembers to purchase their tickets (in select markets and venues) to what promises to be an incredible tour prior to the general public on-sale. Tickets to Barbra Streisand's performances in New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, San Jose and Los Angeles will be available exclusively to American Express Cardmembers from June 12th at 1pm to June 18th at 2pm. Additionally, tickets to the Las Vegas show will be available exclusively to American Express Cardmembers from June 17th to June 22nd and tickets for the Detroit performance will be available exclusively to Cardmembers from June 19th to June 25th. American Express will offer VIP packages exclusive to their Gold Card Events and By Invitation Only eligible Cardmembers.

Tickets for the Barbra Streisand tour will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, June 19th for New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, San Jose and Los Angeles. Fans in Las Vegas can purchase beginning June 24th and in Detroit on June 26th. A limited number of seats will be sold at $750 with remaining tickets at $350, $200 and $100. There will be a 6 ticket limit per person. For Official Fan Club, Tour and Ticket information visit: http://www.BarbraStreisand.com. For special VIP Packages, visit: http://www.cpitour.com.

Better set your TiVo immediately -- for the fourth consecutive year, fuse, the nation's only viewer-influenced, music television network will once again be your primary portal for all things Warped. The network is proud to announce its exclusive, multi-cast partnership with the 2006 Vans Warped Tour(R), and we promise you won't be able to pull yourself away from your television sets, computers or mobile phones. With an all-access pass to the summer's premiere festival dedicated to alternative music and the punk n' roll lifestyle; fuse is a fan's dream come true.

"Warped Wednesday," a four hour block of music, interviews and more, officially kicks off on June 21 at 11am. fuse's very own VJ Steven Smith will not only have a presence throughout the tour, but unadulterated access to bands on stage, on the bus, in the catering tent and a seat at Fat Mike's legendary poker game.

"Warped is summer camp for fuse and fans," commented fuse VJ Steven Smith. "It's the longest running tour in history, bringing the power of rock and roll to the kids and my ass will be out there on its front lines. Steven's Untitled Rock Show's mission is to uncover amazing new artists while supporting friends like The Bouncing Souls, Paramore, From Autumn to Ashes, NOFX, Thursday, and f-in Joan Jett!"

A self-proclaimed professional fan, fuse VJ Steven Smith, host of "Steven's Untitled Rock Show," has helped break many of the bands featured on his show. Steven will be out in full force beginning June 21 through June 25 interviewing bands, signing autographs, and rubbing elbows with fans in the fuse lounge/booth. Beginning June 21 Less Than Jake's lead singer, Chris will be checking in Monday - Thursday at 5pm (ET) during "Daily Download," with his very own "Road Report" - unveiling a band's eye view of everything from the daily line up to many of the backstage antics that are unfolding during the 2006 tour.

Viewers who miss "Warped Wednesday" can catch up during fuse's "Warped Weekends," the network's eight-hour marathon of Warped content slated for the weekends of July 8, July 22 and August 5. In addition, popular network series "Tattoo Stories" and "F-List" will feature special Warped episodes.

But that's not all folks, the network's kick-arse website, http://www.fuse.tv , will provide rabid fans with the real "inside poop" on Warped. The site will feature live chat from 11am - 3pm ET, daily video diaries from fuse's Warped correspondents, a brand new, user-generated photo blog where fans can upload videos, and other Warped-related content including "Hottest Chicks and Dudes" at the festival, in addition to up-to-date message boards and video clips from fuse's "Warped Wednesday" programming. Web and mobile users can also access fuse's popular TXT TV applications to send comments that have the possibility of running on-air during the "Warped Wednesday" programming block. Select "Warped Wednesday" content and extras will also appear on fuse OnDemand.

About Vans Warped Tour 2006(R)

The Vans Warped Tour(R) is one of North America's most successful concert events, featuring over 100 bands per show, playing mini-sets on 10 different stages. The summer-long spectacular presents an eclectic list of both established and emerging artists from a broad range of popular genres, including Punk, Emo, Metal, Rap and Alternative. Acts include: Anti-Flag, AFI, Joan Jett, Helmet, Motion City Soundtrack, NOFX, Less Than Jake, The Bouncing Souls, during this 12th annual edition of the festival.

About fuse

fuse is the nation's only viewer-influenced, music television network, featuring music videos, exclusive artist interviews, live concerts, series and specials. fuse reflects the rapidly changing interests and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience by uniting the media platforms at the center of their communication and entertainment - TV, Web, mobile technologies and interactive gaming and by incorporating their opinions and suggestions into the network's on-air and online programming. More information about fuse is available at http://www.fuse.tv.

About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands including popular national and regional television channels AMC, fuse, The Independent Film Channel (IFC), WE tv, and three FSN affiliated regional sports networks managed by Rainbow Sports Networks. The company also manages Mag Rack and sportskool, two original on-demand networks; VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high definition channels available anywhere; IFC Entertainment, its film distribution, production and exhibition division; Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales division; and Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company.

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Nielsen Analytics, part of VNU's Media Measurement & Information division, and the Movie Advisory Board, a joint initiative between Nielsen Entertainment and MovieTickets.com, today released The Modern Movie Experience, a new study that explores how shifting consumer behavior and digital technologies are affecting the theatrical film business. The analysis is the first in a series of reports from Nielsen Analytics examining "uber-media consumers" -- the most avid users of media on multiple platforms -- and how they are driving change across the entertainment industry.

The analysis was based on a survey of more than 2,500 moviegoers nationwide. It concluded that, while recent declines in motion picture attendance are due largely to a perceived disconnect between the price moviegoers pay, both in money and time, and the value they derive, an equally important challenge to the movie industry comes from new forms of digital distribution. Key findings include:

* Despite concerns about the potential for new technologies to disrupt

traditional business models, the primary reasons given by respondents

for the drop in movie theater attendance all relate to a new equation of

decision-making for the moviegoers. Paying attendees assess movie

quality, price and the cost of their time as they decide whether to see

a movie outside of the home.

* The more avid a moviegoer, the less of an impact experimentation with

non-theatrical distribution platforms has on moviegoing; and conversely,

the lighter the moviegoer the greater the impact.

* Moviegoers who attend films in a traditional theater setting more than

five times a year were less likely to have downloaded, rented or bought

a DVD or VOD than lighter moviegoers.

* However, moviegoers who attend films in a traditional theater setting

more than five times a year rent more DVDs on an annual basis than

lighter moviegoers.

"Although the ebbs and flows in the fortunes of the movie business are nothing new, the forces currently buffeting the industry are raising fears of a fundamental and lasting sea change," said Larry Gerbrandt, general manager and SVP of Nielsen Analytics. "By focusing our research on the 'Uber-Media Consumer' - or those at the forefront of change in media and entertainment consumption who are uniquely faced with abundant choice - we aim to provide new insights into where such change may lead the media industry, as well as how the industry can best respond and adapt."

"The shared experience of movies is starting to feel anachronistic with increasing abundance of choice and control," said Adrienne Becker, GM Nielsen Entertainment's Strategic Development Group. "But as the motion picture industry turns to digital distribution, all players have an interest in identifying and developing the levers of sustainability for that shared experience. This analysis focuses on some areas which need to be re- calibrated, and at the same time, highlights the point that elements of community - such as the theatrical experience - will not go away; but we will have to work at it."

Report Findings: Moviegoing, Digital Distribution and Windows

"The Modern Movie Experience" provides an in-depth look at recent trends and metrics among changing moviegoers, specifically the moviegoing experience, the impact of digital technologies, and the simultaneous distribution of movies across multiple windows of exhibition. Among its principal findings:

* Among those who said they attended fewer movies this year than last

year, the top reasons given were that the quality of movies are

disappointing, ticket and concession prices are too high, and most

interestingly, their lifestyles have changed.

* All varieties of moviegoers appear to be willing to try and buy movies

across multiple platforms; therefore the fine tuning of windows can have

either a cannibalistic or expansive effect on revenues depending on each

consumer's prior affinity for moviegoing.

- Fifty-three percent of respondents said they would still go to the

theater and not skip theatrical releases if a movie was released in

theaters and on DVD simultaneously.

- Another thirty-six percent said they would skip theatrical releases

altogether and rent the movie on DVD instead if a movie were released

on both platforms simultaneously.

- Twelve percent said they would go to the theater but not buy the DVD.

* Because of their lack of commitment to the in-theater movie experience,

and lack of passion for moviegoing in and of itself relative to other

age segments, younger movie consumers (18-24) possess the greatest

threat to the exhibition community and the greatest opportunity for

those involved in emerging platforms of film consumption.

* The respondents who are most susceptible to alternative forms of movie

consumption, driven by new technologies and subsequent changes in movie

distribution windows, are those who attend films 1 - 5 times a year.

Lighter moviegoers were more likely to have downloaded, rented, or

bought a DVD or OnDemand movie than heavier moviegoers. According to

the survey, 18 percent of moviegoers have already downloaded at least

one full-length film.

* Those who go to movies most often (10 or more times a year) are less

likely to be swayed by changes in movie windows or delivery platforms as

they are passionate enough, and therefore more committed, to moviegoing.

But attempts to compensate for box office declines by raising ticket and

concession prices will hit this same group the hardest.

* At a time when movie theaters face growing competition for audiences'

time and dollars, the quality of the moviegoing experience is becoming

increasingly important. Every effort needs to be made to manage all

aspects of the theatrical experience - from the consumer's point of view

- which are tractable. Respondents overwhelmingly indicated that they

select a movie theater based primarily on two factors - a wide selection

of movies, and a clean and comfortable setting from which to watch them.

In the age of consumer as entertainment programmer, respondents also provided new insights into how digital distribution platforms are influencing their movie-watching experience. Highlights include:

* Nearly half of moviegoers reported "frequently" purchasing the DVD of a

film they saw in the theater. This number jumps to 83 percent when

those who indicated they "sometimes" buy the DVD of a film they saw in

the theater are included.

* Conversely, only 13 percent of respondents said they frequently rent the

DVD of a film they have already seen in the theater.

* More than half of respondents have ordered movies through VOD services,

having ordered an average of 4.3 VOD movies in the last twelve months.

* Digital projection presents opportunities to expand film theater

offerings to include both new movie and non-movie experiences, but

perhaps the greater opportunity is using digital capabilities to better

serve the traditional film customers, employing content that is more

relevant to the particular audience members based on their demographics

and preferences.

Methodology

The "Modern Movie Experience" study was based on a survey designed by Nielsen Analytics and Nielsen Entertainment that was completed by 2,687 members of the Movie Advisory Board (MAB) between Feb-March 2006. The MAB is a moviegoer community comprised of consumers who either buy movie tickets online or who search for movie information online, formed from a partnership between Nielsen Entertainment and MovieTickets.com, a leading Internet movie ticketing service.

The survey oversampled some of the movie industry's best customers, with 70% attending a movie 10 times or more over the past 12 months. According to the National Research Group's (Nielsen NRG) Benchmark Study, this compares with an average of 6-7 movies seen per year among a national sample of moviegoers, versus about 8 in prior years. Additionally, 52% reported attending movies very often or often on opening weekend. What's more, many of these same moviegoers also are technology-savvy consumers, making them prime targets of competing media, such as DVDs, videogames, iPods, On Demand, time/place shifting services and the Internet.

"The Modern Movie Experience" analysis will be available for purchase on Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Orders will be taken on-line at www.movieadvisoryboard.com/store, or by sending an email to NielsenAnalytics@vnuinc.com, or by calling Nielsen Analytics at 323.860.4659. For a limited time, this analysis is available for $2,995. (U.S. Dollars).

About Nielsen Analytics

Nielsen Analytics is focused on creating leading edge research, analysis, strategic advisory and valuation services to companies in the media & entertainment space with a particular focus on the convergence of content delivery and consumer media technology-and the underlying economic models in the television, motion picture, cable, satellite, music, home video, video game, mobile entertainment and publishing industries. Its products and services consist of custom strategic consulting, valuation services, white papers, research reports and thought leadership.

Nielsen Analytics utilizes the full portfolio of sister companies including Nielsen Media Research (television ratings), Nielsen Entertainment (motion picture, home video, music and interactive entertainment), and Nielsen//NetRatings (Internet usage) to deliver a whole media point of view. Nielsen Analytics is part of VNU (www.vnu.com), a global leader in information services for the media and entertainment industries.

About Nielsen Entertainment

Nielsen Entertainment was formed in 2003 to bring together the best individuals, methodological practices and data collection resources across the world. Through custom research, consulting and the most comprehensive network of entertainment measurement systems, Nielsen Entertainment delivers Actionable Entertainment Intelligence to clients engaged in the business of selling entertainment and trading in the marketplace of our popular culture.

Nielsen Entertainment is comprised of the following businesses: National Research Group (NRG), Independent (NRGi), EDI and EDI International, Television Services, SoundScan, Broadcast Data Systems (BDS), Music Control, VideoScan, Market Navigator, Mobile, Live Events, BookScan, BookData, and Interactive Entertainment, and utilizes the full portfolio of sister companies including Nielsen Media Research and Nielsen Net Ratings to deliver a whole media point of view. Nielsen Entertainment is part of VNU (http://www.vnu.com/), a global leader in information services for the media and entertainment industries.

About the Movie Advisory Board

The Movie Advisory Board (MAB) (www.movieadvisoryboard.com) is a joint initiative between Nielsen Entertainment and MovieTickets.com, a leading Internet box office. MAB is a community of moviegoers who either buy movie tickets or search for movie information online and who have elected to participate in a variety of market research endeavors. Some of the MAB services include moviegoer demographic reports, national exit services, online behavior analyses, windows tracking, time targeted mobile polling and advertising/media effectiveness. MAB affords clients the ability to both observe and converse with moviegoers, before and after a moviegoing decision, as well as the ability to match what the consumer reports doing, with actual behavior.

Source: Nielsen Analytics

Web site: http://www.movieadvisoryboard.com/
http://www.vnu.com/

Harris Corporation's (NYSE:HRS) Broadcast Communications Division today announced that PT Marlin Trisiana has purchased a Harris TV transmission system that will provide over- the-air service to all of Indonesia on behalf of its customer, ANTV, a terrestrial TV network there.

Delivery of the $6.9 million system begins this month, with a planned launch in late October. Harris will provide analog transmitters and spare parts, along with turnkey services for commissioning the transmission sites. PT Marlin Trisiana, a broadcast systems integrator based in Jakarta, will deliver the Harris transmission equipment, supply tower and antenna systems, and provide civil works

Harris will deliver two 120 kW Sigma(R) analog transmitters, one each to sites in Jakarta and Surabuya where the bulk of the station's broadcast signals will originate. Eight sets of 20 kW and nine sets of 5 kW Atlas(TM) analogue transmitters will be delivered to other sites in the country.

"With the new transmission system, ANTV will be able to bring a new level of signal quality to its viewers," said Dale Mowry, vice president and general manager of Harris Broadcast Division's Television Broadcast Systems business unit. "Harris is honored to have been chosen for this important effort, and we would also like to extend our congratulations to PT Marlin Trisiana for its contributions throughout the course of this key project."

About ANTV

ANTV is a terrestrial TV station in Indonesia and a joint venture between PT. CMA Indonesia (80 percent) and STAR (20 percent). First aired in Lampung Province in 1993, ANTV is now a national station with an 85 percent audience reach in the country.

About Harris Broadcast Communications Division

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees -- including 5,500 engineers and scientists -- dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ .

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

The number one selling artist in the world, Michael Godard together with world famous bike building phenomenon Count's Kustoms have embarked on a one-of-a-kind bike build to be auctioned on eBay to benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This unique auction runs on eBay from June 13th to June 20th, with the bike being unveiled for the first time to the public at eBay Live! in Las Vegas, June 13th, 2006 (www.godardchopper.com).

With its 18" ape hanger handle bars, hand tooled leather saddle, titanium wheels and engine accents, with original artwork by Michael Godard, this unique Count's Kustoms hand-made chopper is an old school bike with a new school twist. "We built an extremely cool chopper for this auction," says Danny Koker, world-renowned bike builder. "Whoever walks away with this bike is going to be thrilled, because it's a rock star machine, but more importantly, because they're helping somebody else," concludes Danny. "It is not every day, that we get to be part of such an innovative initiative. It's a wonderful example how we artists can support our community in a unique way, because it's all about what you give to this world, not what you take" says Michael Godard.

World Poker Tour(R) Enterprises, the title sponsor of this unique charity auction has for the first time ever, put up for auction a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bid and buy a $25 thousand seat at the WPT(R) Celebrity Invitational - the hottest, most exclusive poker event of the year.

In addition to this all-star auction line up, the Gibson Foundation, principal sponsor of the auction have also included an Epiphone Zakk Wylde signature Buzzsaw Les Paul Custom guitar and custom Buzzsaw graphics and a SG '61 Reissue guitar to receive surprise special treatments by celebrity attendees.

Special thanks to our corporate sponsors: World Poker Tour and Gibson Guitar Corporation and the Gibson Foundation for their support.

About Auctionwire. Auctionwire is the leading online auction agency for top brand companies and non-profit organizations on e-Bay.

Source: Auctionwire, Inc.

CONTACT: For more information and photos: Mirabela Muresan,

KyLinTV Visits the Asian-American Expo: Chinese IPTV Service Brings Demonstrations to San Mateo

KyLinTV announced today its participation in the Asian American Expo, to be held at the San Mateo Expo Center on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th, 2006. KyLinTV will be giving live demonstrations at booths L05 and L06 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in addition to question & answer sessions and a special promotional offer for new subscribers.

The first and only Chinese IPTV service in North America, KyLinTV recently announced that 26 live broadcast channels will be available by September of 2006. With the most choices in Chinese-language entertainment, KyLinTV offers over 20,000 hours of content on demand such as movies, TV dramas, historical sagas, educational programming, animated films, documentaries and more.

"KyLinTV is very excited to be participating in the Asian American Expo," said Jacob Sung, Director of Sales at KyLinTV. "As one of the leading Asian trade show markets across America, the Asian American Expo is a great place to show businesses and consumers alike what KyLinTV has to offer."

The San Mateo Expo Center is located at 2495 South Delaware Street, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.asianamericanexpo.com/.

About KyLinTV

Launched in September 2005, KyLinTV is the future of entertainment. KyLinTV is the first and only IPTV service dedicated to the Chinese community living in North America, offering both live broadcast as well as 20,000+ hours of video on demand programming. For more information on KyLinTV programming please visit http://www.kylintv.com/

The service comes to the marketplace through the stewardship of two key investors, Charles B. Wang, founder of Computer Associates, and Charles Dolan, founder of Cablevision and Home Box Office. Production is made possible through technology partnerships with NeuLion, Inc. of Plainview, New York and Trans Video of Beijing, China.

The NeuLion iPTV solution delivers KyLinTV content over the public internet to television screens throughout North America, live and in real time. NeuLion is the Future of IPTV: No PC Required http://www.neulion.com/

Source: KyLinTV

Web site: http://www.kylintv.com/
http://www.neulion.com/

Clint Eastwood, two-time Academy Award(R) winning producer and director, will receive the prestigious Founders Award from the Motion Picture & Television Fund Golden Boot Committee. The award will be presented to Eastwood at the 24th annual Golden Boot Awards to be held August 12 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Eastwood, a past recipient of The Golden Boot for his acting career, is only the second director to be presented with the Founders Award, following in the footsteps of the legendary John Ford. The Founders Award, which is not presented every year, will be one of the highlights of this year's awards presentation.

Often referred to as the "Academy Awards of the Western," the Golden Boot Awards were established to recognize those performers, stunt people, producers and directors who have furthered the tradition of the Western on film and in television.

Since their inception in 1982, the Golden Boot Awards have contributed more than $3.9 million to the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

The non-profit Motion Picture & Television Fund, headquartered in Woodland Hills, Calif., was founded in 1921 to provide "relief" for those in the film industry who had fallen on hard times. Today, 85 years later, MPTF is a major service provider supporting the health and well being of the entertainment community. Healthcare, childcare, retirement living and social/charitable services are offered with compassion and respect for the dignity of the whole person. Care is offered through the MPTF 250-bed hospital, five outpatient health centers, charitable financial assistance and community outreach programs, a full-scale retirement community and a children's day care center. More information is available at www.mptvfund.org.

Source: Motion Picture & Television Fund

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

Each Installation to Include a Jampro UHF Antenna, Combiner and Mask Filter

Sacramento, CA (June 13, 2006) – Following on the heels of a successful multi-system installation earlier this year that enabled Latin America’s first digital TV transmission, TV Azteca, one of the region’s largest TV networks, has awarded Jampro Antenna / RF Systems of Sacramento another contract to provide an additional six turnkey antenna installations,

Azteca's New Technologies Engineering Group reported that the previous Jampro turnkey systems, commissioned for stations in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, exceeded their performance expectations and led to the new contract. Jampro's latest award calls for six complete installations consisting of multi-channel JUHD UHF broadband panel antennas and UHF Prostar slot antennas. Each of the six comprehensive transmitters to tower installations include Jampro mask filters, combiners, patch panel-power splitters and rigid line transmission systems.

Jampro's JUHD panel antenna comes DTV-Ready and its Prostar line of UHF slot antennas are compatible with DTV transmissions as well as NTSC and PAL broadcasts, thus laying the groundwork for TV Azteca's growing digital capability. Integral to the six antenna installations are Jampro mask filters and combiner modules. Jampro mask filter-constant impedance channel combiners provide DTV mask filtering with the ability to combine additional analog or digital UHF TV transmitters while the company's UHF combiner modules have proven valuable to TV Azteca for bandpass and channel combining applications at sites where the small size of the module is critical to the installation.

At the recent NAB conference in Las Vegas, Jampro showcased its turnkey systems capability. "Particularly over the past several years, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of domestic and international TV and radio networks that require complete design through commissioning services. Just like TV Azteca, there's no question that customers are aware of the bottom line savings and, perhaps more importantly, the time efficiencies of allowing one organization to fabricate the entire transmitter to antenna end of their business,” said Alex Perchevitch, Jampro's President.

TV Azteca is headquartered Mexico City and owned by Television Azteca S.A. De C.V. The network enjoys national coverage throughout Mexico. TV Azteca is also available in parts of the southern United States via broadcast or digital cable. Its subsidiary, Azteca America is the fastest growing television network in the United Sates. Earlier this year, the CRTC approved Azteca 13 as a third-language channel to broadcast via digital paid TV throughout Canada. The network also operates Azteca 13 Internacional, which reaches 13 countries in Central and South America.

About Jampro

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

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

Rich Little, hailed as "the best impersonator ever" (more than 200 voices) and honored last year at a dedication ceremony for the Las Vegas Walk of Stars, has expanded into the world of pay-per-view and corporate representation.

Little recently contracted with nStreams Technologies, Inc and Cox Business Services/Hospitality Network for his new DVD release, "Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up" which will be available on pay-per-view in over 280,000 hotel rooms throughout the United States and The Bahamas.

"Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up" also will be available on DVD for sale at www.Laugh.com late June 2006.

The famous impersonator of more than 200 voices also has plunged into the world of corporate representation, setting up a division that utilizes his personality as a corporate spokesperson and his multiple voices for product endorsements of new or existing products.

Little performs nationally and internationally in his show "Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up," His engagement schedule and contact information for corporate representation can be found at www.richlittle.com or by writing richlittle@richlittle.com

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

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

ORANGE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is here and the August 2006 issue of "Romantic Homes" is your one-stop romantic destination. With decorating ideas from around the world, exotic shopping venues, and fun and creative projects to add warmth to your home, you won't want to miss this very special issue.

In this issue:

* Making French Collar Frames

* Stenciling projects for any room of the home

* Finding innovative ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle

* Decorating tips from the four corners of the world

* Creating an old-world mural

"Romantic Homes" editors are available for interviews. All images are available upon request with the stipulation that you credit the photographer and "Romantic Homes."

Source: Romantic Homes

NBRIDES magazine has assembled the biggest names in the bridal universe in its July/August issue to give one lucky couple a chance to win the celebration of a lifetime with the BRIDES "Dream Team" Wedding at Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Florida. For the first time ever, the steps of the Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World(R) Resort will be the scene of a real wedding created by the celebrity professionals of the BRIDES "Dream Team". One lucky couple and 48 of their guests will have the opportunity to win this one-of-a kind $100,000 wedding fantasy.

The BRIDES "Dream Team" includes the ultimate celebrity party planner David Tutera, who has been behind the scenes of soirees for Elton John and Al Gore; Chef Tyler Florence of Food Network fame and author of Eat This Book; master pastry artist Sylvia Weinstock, who has created sugar art for Ben Stiller, Mariah Cary and Billy Joel; BRIDES Fashion Director Rachel Leonard who has directed the cover of BRIDES magazine for celebrities such as Julia Stiles; New York hair guru Mark Garrison whose clients include Ashley Judd, Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock; make-up artist Stacey Lyn Weinsten of Once Upon A Bride whose credits include MTV and Saturday Night Live; celebrity photographers Jennifer and Charles Marring; Maria Thomas of Pedragon Ink; and Sound Connection, the band who has provided the entertainment for Donald Trump's New Year's Eve parties.

BRIDES' Editor-In-Chief, Millie Martini Bratten, says, "Being a team player is one of the finest traits a couple can bring to a marriage -- and the wedding. This once in a lifetime experience will be awarded to the couple who best exemplifies teamwork as they face their new life together."

To enter, log on to bridesdreamteam.com and tell BRIDES why you and your fiance are a dream team to win the wedding of the year.

BRIDES' July/August issue also include experts advice on everything from wedding fashion, beauty, registry, and wedding day style to 32 pages of Real Weddings that BRIDES readers submitted.

The July/August 2006 Real Wedding's issue of BRIDES magazine is available on newsstands June 15, 2006, BRIDES magazine, published by Conde Nast Publications is the leading Bridal publication in America.

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Source: BRIDES

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

Actor Mehcad Brooks will receive the Rising Male Star of the Year Award at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2006, the annual convention for the home entertainment industry, representatives of the show announced today. Brooks will receive the award on July 11, 2006 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. VSDA's Home Entertainment 2006 brings together retailers, distributors, and suppliers of DVDs and video and computer games to learn about upcoming releases and industry developments and to celebrate the $32 billion home entertainment industry.

"Mehcad Brooks has the talent and charisma of an actor who is destined for a great career," said Bo Andersen, President of the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), which is presenting VSDA's Home Entertainment 2006. "We expect that the Rising Male Star of the Year Award will be one of many accolades that Mehcad receives from the entertainment industry."

Named by Daily Variety as one of "Ten Young Actors To Watch," Mehcad Brooks has certainly been watched by many for his recurring role as Matthew Applewhite in the television hit Desperate Housewives. A graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television, Brooks most recently appeared in movie theaters in Glory Road, the story of the 1966 college basketball team that broke racial barriers and made history in the NCAA national championship tournament. An athlete himself, Texas-native Brooks was an All-State basketball player in addition to playing football and baseball. His first entries into the entertainment industry came as guest-starring roles on Malcolm In The Middle, Boston Public, One On One, Cold Case, and the Disney television movie Tiger Cruise.

Season 2 of Desperate Housewives premieres on DVD August 29th.

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

Source: VSDA

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

In partnership with Food Network, Celebrity Cruises is preparing to ensure that one lucky couple enjoys a wedding of "infinite" possibilities.

Celebrity's Infinity has been selected to serve as the platform for "Food Network Caters Your Hawaiian Wedding," a two-hour special that will premiere during the network's "Wedding Weekend" in June 2007. Giada de Laurentiis, star of Everyday Italian, will host the entire event.

Food Network on Sunday night launched its third annual contest to select the winning couple, whose all-inclusive wedding will include luxury accommodations onboard Celebrity's Infinity in Hawaii, a sumptuous rehearsal dinner in the ship's dramatic, two-level "Trellis" dining room, a designer wedding cake, a consultation with editors from Brides magazine, a beach-side ceremony, and the ultimate wedding reception with cuisine designed by Food Network stars, held in the elegant "SS United States" specialty restaurant onboard the ship.

Couples interested in entering the contest for the lavish wedding should log onto http://www.foodnetwork.com/ to download the application. The deadline for submissions is Monday, July 24, 2006.

"Celebrity Cruises is thrilled to partner with Food Network for its next wedding special, and we think it's a perfect fit," said Celebrity's President Dan Hanrahan. "Our line is widely recognized for providing an outstanding culinary experience within a romantic atmosphere, so it's the ideal platform for an extraordinary wedding catered by Food Network's star chefs."

As a recent testament to Celebrity's ideal fit for "foodies," the line's cuisine and service were among the attributes leading to the brand's fourth consecutive year of sweeping the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine's "Best Cruise Ships in the World" readers' poll (February 2006), with Celebrity's Infinity and sister ships ranking first through fourth. Just this month, Infinity was singled out by TravelAge West magazine for providing the "Best Overall Dining Experience on a Specific Ship."

Celebrity Cruises offers a comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experience with highly personalized service, authentic five-star dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Its nine ships and the line's service, cuisine and spas consistently dominate top travelers' surveys. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111, or visit the Celebrity web site at http://www.celebrity.com/ .

Source: Celebrity Cruises

Web site: http://www.celebrity.com/
http://www.foodnetwork.com

Saint of 9/11," a feature-length documentary about Father Mychal Judge, Chaplain, FDNY, will be screened at the Frameline30 Film Festival. The Reuters photograph of Father Judge's body being carried from the World Trade Center became an international image of heroism and sacrifice. Father Judge was a quintessential priest and an authentic American hero.

Sir Ian McKellen is the narrator. The original musical score is by Michael Aharon. "Saint of 9/11" had its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. All five Tribeca screenings were sold out and received sustained ovations.

"Saint of 9/11" will be shown on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Victoria Theater, 2961 16th St., San Francisco. "Saint of 9/11" director Glenn Holsten will participate in a Q&A following the screening. "Saint of 9/11" is produced by Equality Forum.

"Saint of 9/11" Web site: http://www.saintof9-11.com/ .

PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Equality Forum

Web site: http://www.equalityforum.com/
http://www.saintof9-11.com/

-- In antitrust counterclaims filed today in federal court in San Francisco, Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI) (NYSE:BBI.B) alleges that the lawsuit filed against its online service by Netflix, Inc. is based on unenforceable patents that Netflix obtained through deceptive practices in an attempt to monopolize the online rental business.

"There is nothing original about renting movies or subscription rental programs. Both were widely practiced long before any purported invention by Netflix. For Netflix to claim exclusive rights over subscription movie rentals is like a fast-food restaurant trying to patent selling hamburgers through a drive-through window," said Marshall B. Grossman, of Alschuler Grossman, Stein & Kahan in Los Angeles, the firm representing Blockbuster in the litigation. "As for Netflix's so-called 'dynamic' queue, we are convinced it is not legally patentable. We think it is obvious that if you are going to provide subscription rentals over the Internet, you have to let your customers list the items they want to receive and enable them to periodically update their lists."

The claims filed by Blockbuster against Netflix also allege that Netflix failed to inform the Patent Office of previous patents and previous business methods of other companies, despite the legal duty to make these disclosures. Netflix has admitted that it was aware of the prior patents of another company, which had already put Netflix on notice about possible patent infringement. Netflix failed to disclose those prior patents to the Patent Office.

"The court has the final say on whether a patent is valid and whether a company was honest in pursuing its patent. We state in our counterclaims that Netflix's conduct at the Patent Office was deliberately deceptive and that Netflix's goal all along has been to ultimately monopolize the online rental business," says Grossman. "A monopoly in this business, as in any other consumer oriented area, could result in less choice and higher prices for the consumer."

BLOCKBUSTER Online(R) was launched in August 2004 and grew its subscriber base from zero to approximately 1.3 million customers by the end of the first quarter of 2006. Netflix, which appears to have singled out Blockbuster and no other online service for litigation, waited nearly three years after receiving its first patent and 19 months since the launch of BLOCKBUSTER Online before filing the action.

"We believe consumers are best served when companies compete in the marketplace instead of in the courtroom," said John Antioco, Blockbuster chairman and CEO. "However, since Netflix has filed what we believe is a needless lawsuit, we will agressively defend ourselves and vigorously pursue our counterclaims."

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster is a leading global provider of in-home movies and game entertainment with almost 9,000 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

This release includes forward-looking statements relating to our pending litigation with Netflix. Although these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs, these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and they involve risks, uncertainties and other contingencies inherent in the litigation process, some of which are not within our control. Therefore, actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. This cautionary statement is provided pursuant to Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release are made only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Source: Blockbuster Inc.

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

Imagine "virtually attending" an awards after-party, or an intimate record release party, or a private meet and greet with your favorite artist. Now, there is no need to imagine this because it is a reality. The Universal Motown Records Group is excited to announce two first-ever virtual artist meet and greets which fans from all over the world can experience in real time.

Working in conjunction with InWorld Studios on a landmark new music experience, Universal Motown Records and Universal Republic Records are unveiling "Soundscape," the first virtual music performance center for major recording artists in the Massively Multiuser Virtual Reality (MMOVR) 'Second Life.' "Soundscape" is a VR venue, showcase, and store, but most of all it is a place for music lovers to meet and chat in 3D. It combines all the trends on the web -- multimedia, personalization, social networking -- with the experience and synthetic animation of gaming.

This innovative online VR breakthrough will enhance the listening and visual experience of music fans throughout the online community, creating a 3-dimensional virtual reality synthetic world which allows online users to pro-actively interact with their favorite artists and music in ways never before imagined.

Among the first artists to be featured in the launch of "Soundscape" are Universal Motown's platinum-selling hip hop star Chamillionaire, whose debut album The Sound Of Revenge has hit platinum, and Universal Republic's acclaimed Oklahoma rock fivesome Hinder. Fans utilizing their 'Second Life' avatars can access "Soundscape" and immerse themselves in an exciting new 3D VR experience (via technology created by cutting edge Linden Lab, a 3D graphics and networking company) and enjoy music, videos, photos and other never-before-experienced content celebrating the respective artists, all of it enhanced by an unprecedented 3D VR makeover.

A user signs up to 'Second Life,' creates an 'avatar' or a 3D image of him/herself, dresses the avatar, establishes an identity, and then begins to live and interact within the world of Second Life. "Soundscape," the first virtual music performance center/venue custom built for a major recording artist within Second Life, creates an exciting new music destination for fans of Universal Motown Records Group recording artists.

"Soundscape" is like a super-amped 3D website or webmall where a virtual 3D visitor can experience all the music, video, info, and swag shopping he wants, unattended, and without interruption or time constraints. But when Universal Motown and Universal Republic Records plan an event at "Soundscape," the virtual venue then kicks into "attended" mode. Label and venue staffers close the doors and prep "Soundscape" for the event. The first two historic events are scheduled for later this month. Chamillionaire will appear at "Soundscape" for an hour-long meet and greet on June 25th and the very next day June 26th, the rock band Hinder will also appear to greet fans. Then on July 15th, music fans will have the opportunity to see never-seen-before, behind-the-scenes footage for Hinder's new video for "Lips Of An Angel." And on July 29th, visitors to "Soundscape" will be able to watch the full-length "Lips Of An Angel" video.

Source: Universal Motown Records

Web site: http://www.universalrecords.com/
http://www.inworldstudios.com/
http://www.secondlife.com/

NECartoon Network's worldwide consumer products division Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) today announced an exclusive, long-term global partnership with the world's leading toy company, Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) , for a multi-year, multi-property deal. The master toy license agreement covers original Cartoon Network properties for the 6 to 11 age group and also carries a first-look option on all newly created original series and programming.

"We are pleased to be aligning the Cartoon Network brand with one of the world's largest and most respected toy companies, setting the stage for great success in the all important toy and games category," said David Levy, President of Turner Entertainment Sales and Marketing. "We've always had a very strong relationship with Mattel as an advertiser and now we are extending that into consumer products. This will enhance the brands of both companies by combining our assets as a leading entertainment company with their expertise in the global toy market."

"We're confident that combining Cartoon Network's strength in creating original, quality programming with Mattel's expertise in developing innovative products will engage kids in new ways," said Neil Friedman, President of Mattel Brands. "By leveraging the Cartoon Network brand as well as their original content, we're opening up a whole new type of creative and licensing partnership."

Under the agreement, Mattel will have licensing rights to multiple toy and games categories including vehicles, action figures, playsets, role-play, board games, puzzles, and youth electronics items for the Cartoon Network brand as well as shows including Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, The Powerpuff Girls, Camp Lazlo, Ed, Edd n Eddy, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, the newly launched My Gym Partner's a Monkey and The Life & Times of Juniper Lee. Existing relationships for other original series will remain unaffected by the deal.

In 2007, the first product lines to come to market under the agreement will be toys based on one of Cartoon Network's most successful series, the Emmy(R)-winning Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, created by Craig McCracken, the visionary behind The Powerpuff Girls. Products for Ed, Edd n Eddy, Camp Lazlo and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy will also debut in 2007.

Mattel, Inc., is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. The Mattel vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, is charged with building consumer product franchises for Cartoon Network, its brands and characters from the channel's growing library of award-winning original programming. The division currently offers consumer product programs for an array of marquee animation franchises including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, My Gym Partner is a Monkey, Camp Lazlo, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Adult Swim and more.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 89 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT) Sunday-Thursday, Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

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.

Source: Cartoon Network

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

The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, has named Gamasutra.com, CMP Game Group's site for game developers, as the Best Games Related Web site of 2006. Winners were honored last night at the Tenth Annual Webby Awards in New York City. Other nominees in the category included GameSpot, GameSpy, Metacritic.com, and MobyGames.

Gamasutra.com is an internationally recognized online community with over 325,000 registered members. The leading game development site since 1997, Gamasutra.com provides features, industry news, product news, job listings, comprehensive resume and contractor databases, and a directory of schools and training programs relevant to game developers. In essence, Gamasutra addresses everything game developers need to improve skills, interact with other developers, learn about products, find work, and locate services in their areas.

"We are delighted that our efforts to make Gamasutra the definitive website for game industry professionals have been honored by the Academy," noted Simon Carless, Editorial Director for Gamasutra.com and Game Developer magazine. "Many thanks to the multitude of contributors to the site -- this award is for them!"

Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time magazine, the Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria."

The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the internet," said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of the Webby Awards. "Gamasutra.com's Webby Award nomination is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."

The Tenth Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Founded in 1996, the Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.

Gamasutra.com is part of the CMP Game Group which produces the industry leading Game Developers Conference and publishes the award winning Game Developer magazine. Visit the site today at www.gamasutra.com.

About the CMP Game Group (www.cmpgame.com)

A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the CMP Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through the Game Developers Conference, GDC London, the London Games Summit, the Serious Games Summit D.C., GDC Mobile, GDC Europe, Game Developer magazine, the Webby Award winning Gamasutra.com, the Independent Games Festival, the Game Developers Choice Awards, and GDCTV. For more information, please visit www.cmpgame.com.

About CMP Technology (www.cmp.com)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media

(http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

About The Webby Awards:

Called the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.

Source: CMP Game Group

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

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

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

Web site: http://www.gamasutra.com/
http://www.cmpgame.com/

All the world's videos? That's a lot of storage.

Andy Plesser, Executive Producer of Beet.TV was at the headquarters of Google in Mountain View, Ca, where he spoke with Hunter Walk, a Business Product Manager at Google Video.

Here are Plesser's excerpted comments from his post on Beet.TV:

"We knew that Google Video had changed its user interface and video approval process just a couple weeks ago and we had some questions. We were stunned to hear from Hunter that Google Video does not limit file upload size," Plesser posts.

"The implications of this are enormous. It boggles the mind to consider the amount of storage needed for such an undertaking. YouTube and Yahoo! Video limit video size to 100 MB. The hosting service used by Beet.TV, VideoEgg, keeps files uploads to less than five minutes. We've been poking around the Google Video site trying to find some mention of file limitation and there doesn't appear to be any notification to file limitation."

Follows is a transcription the comments given to Beet.TV by Hunter Walk at Google on June 9 and published today, June 13, 2006:

"So, as you point out, Google Video doesn't have any restrictions on file size or numbers of videos you can give us. When we say we want all the world's video, we really do want all the world's video. And while when people think of web video, they often think of short two, three, four, five minute clips, there is actually a lot of popularity in the longer form video, both in professional media that's coming on-line, such as maybe movies, and TV shows, but also in user created video of great length. Some examples would be, there are some 9/11, or September 11th documentaries that were originally only available on Google Video and these range in length from 15 minutes to 90 minutes, very long form, that maybe otherwise wouldn't have a place to get distribution, but these individuals are able to just upload them to Google Video and then direct interested parties to Google Video to playback, or even embed them on their websites to play to their own audience."

Find the video interview and other information on Beet.TV, http://www.beet.tv/.

Beet.TV is published daily by Plesser Holland Associates, New York., http://www.plesserholland.com/.

Source: Beet.TV

This holiday season families will be covered in Slime, playing with chopsticks, marooned on a remote island, and taking to the stage as Screenlife, LLC introduces Scene It?(R) Nickelodeon Edition, Banzai -- The DVD Betting Game, DVD Blast! Survivor and DVD Blast! Family Guy editions along with an updated American Idol(TM) All Star Challenge(TM) DVD Game containing clips from five seasons of the hottest show on television.

"You can expect DVD games to be at the top of many people's wish lists this holiday season," said Reyne Rice, Toy Trend Specialist. "The interactive nature and widespread appeal of DVD games makes them ideal for family gatherings or that universal gift."

Watch out for falling Slime with Scene It? Nickelodeon Edition, the must-have game for younger family members and all cartoon enthusiasts. Universally loved SpongeBob, Cosmo and Wanda, Jimmy Neutron, Drake and Josh, Tommy Pickles, Aang and other popular Nick characters test players' grossology knowledge with trivia questions, real show clips, and on-screen challenges such as, "Grosser than Gross(TM)" and "Slime Bucket."

Students and downtown hipsters will be yelling "Banzai," mimicking the audacious high-energy hosts of this DVD game based on the hysterical television cult classic. Expect tons of laughter as players wager sushi pieces and use chopsticks as they try to guess correctly on bizarre clip-based stunts, such as which squirrel will take the bait in the world's first round of squirrel fishing? And, how many chocolate pies can a man in a shopping cart jump over? The game also features Hollywood celebrity stumper "Lady One Question" whose hilarious antics will render anyone gleefully speechless.

The tribe has spoken! DVD Blast! is a hip new game that challenges trivia buffs to trade in a traditional game board for their TV remote control.

Each DVD Blast! game is completely self-contained on a DVD and is based on a singular theme. The first two titles in this new line of games are Family Guy and Survivor. Each offers 10 hours of game play, and is loaded with tons of trivia challenges and real show clips.

Are you the next Taylor Hicks? Take to the family room stage with an exciting new edition of Screenlife's American Idol-All Star Challenge DVD Game. American Idol fans of all ages will enjoy singing challenges, trivia and real clips from all five seasons of the top-rated show. Players will audition to make it to Hollywood with original challenges like "Belt it Out" and "Break it Down" as Randy, Paula, and sharp-tongued Simon determine who ultimately moves on to the Finals Round.

"This holiday lineup takes DVD games to a whole new extreme," said Dave Long, Screenlife's co-founder and CEO. "Every game immerses players in their favorite shows, keeps them guessing and on their feet, making it the perfect companion to any social occasion."

Scene It? Nickelodeon, Banzai, DVD Blast! and the fresh edition of American Idol-All Star Challenge join over 20 blockbuster games in the Screenlife family, including Scene It? Harry Potter Edition, the top selling board game of the 2005 holiday season and the Scene It? TV Edition, named 2005 Game of the Year by the Toy Industry Association.

NEW FOR HOLIDAY 2006: Age Range MSRP Avail.

American Idol-All Star Challenge DVD Game 8-Adult $34.95 Now

Banzai - The DVD Betting Game 16-Adult $29.99 9/1/06

DVD Blast! (Survivor, Family Guy) 16-adult $19.99 9/1/06

Scene It? Nickelodeon Edition 8-Adult $39.99 8/1/06

About Screenlife, LLC

Screenlife, LLC is a premier entertainment company that's changing the way the world has fun. Screenlife is the creator and world's leading manufacturer of DVD games, including Scene It?, the number one selling DVD game worldwide. Screenlife games feature patented Optreve(TM) DVD Enhancement Technology and are available in five languages, across 14 countries, and in more than 40,000 retail locations. A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has established thousands of partnerships with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues and recording labels as well as actors, athletes and musicians. For more information about Scene It? and other Screenlife games, visit www.screenlifegames.com or call 866-DVD-GAME.

Source: Screenlife, LLC

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

The New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets have joined the Verizon FiOS TV lineup as Verizon and the YES Network announce a multi-year agreement to provide the sports network to FiOS TV customers in New York.

YES, the most-watched regional sports network in the country, is now available to subscribers of FiOS TV Premier, Verizon's most popular package, on Channel 65, in time for YES' telecast tomorrow night of the Yankees- Cleveland Indians game. YES' Yankees coverage Wednesday begins with "Yankees Batting Practice Today" at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the Yankees pre-game show at 6:30 p.m. and the New York-Cleveland game telecast at 7 p.m. YES' post-game show will air immediately after the conclusion of the game. The Yankees- Indians game tonight will be televised on WWOR, My9, in New York.

The agreement also enables Verizon to carry YES high-definition telecasts. Verizon currently provides 23 HD channels in its New York markets, more than any other terrestrial TV provider in the region.

"The YES Network is a tremendous addition to our extensive lineup of local and national sports programming," said Terry Denson, vice president of FiOS TV content strategy and acquisition. "Fans who already subscribe to our Premier package, as well as new subscribers, can now enjoy 24x7 coverage of their favorite New York teams along with the best TV service in this market."

Ray Hopkins, COO, the YES Network, said, "FiOS TV subscribers will now have unsurpassed access to the most popular team in New York, the Yankees. YES will also provide FiOS customers with plenty of additional Yankees-themed programming, Nets games, a stellar lineup of Emmy Award-winning YES original programs, and top-flight college football and basketball. We are particularly pleased to offer FiOS TV viewers with hi-def presentations of the Yankees and Nets."

FiOS TV is available on Verizon's fiber-optic network in the Long Island village of Massapequa Park and the Rockland County villages of Nyack, South Nyack and Upper Nyack, and it will launch soon in the Town of Hempstead. Verizon will begin offering FiOS TV to other New York communities where it has franchise agreements, including Long Island's village of Cedarhurst and Town of Oyster Bay, following approval by the New York State Public Service Commission.

FiOS TV delivers more than 400 all-digital channels and access to an on- demand library of more than 2,200 titles. FiOS TV Premier, the lead offer, provides more than 180 channels of national and local programming for $39.95 per month. Customers can also add a 15-channel sports package for $5.95 per month, and 44-channel movie package for $11.95 per month. Or, they can get both packages for $14.95 per month.

The YES Network features the 26-time World Champion New York Yankees and the 2002 and 2003 Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Nets. The YES Network is available to viewers in New York, Connecticut, and large parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition to Yankees and Nets games, YES televises other professional and collegiate sports teams and events, as well as classic sports footage. YES Network programming also includes original biography, interview and magazine programs, as well as a live simulcast of WFAN's "Mike and the Mad Dog" Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Further information can be found at www.yesnetwork.com.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) , a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide. Verizon Business operates one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks. Verizon Telecom is deploying the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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

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Source: Verizon

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

-- Emdigo(R) Inc., a leading provider of advanced 3D content and production technology for the wireless industry announced today that it has acquired the exclusive rights to develop and deploy 3D graphics based animation content based on "Supergirl", China's hugely successful, "American Idol(TM)" like television show.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to produce and distribute Supergirl based content," says Christopher Tanner, CEO of Emdigo. "Supergirl has become a Chinese phenomenon much like what American Idol is to us in the United States. The contestant's weekly television appearances will allow us to showcase the true potential of our content solution. Emdigo Supergirl content is not just something that consumers download and forget; it encourages them to frequently update their idols' looks and moves with cool new animations or outfits to reflect their most recent TV performance. The result is a completely new mobile personalization experience unlike anything else available today.

The 2006 Supergirl contest will be broadcasted on China's public television from June '06 until its winner is selected in September '06.

"When we had our first look at Emdigo's content, we instantly knew it could provide us with an exciting new venue to bring Supergirl to China's vast mobile audience," says Sun Jun, head of licensing at Sunshine Interactive. "We usually license the rights to Supergirl based games, SMS and wallpaper to the major players in the mobile industry, but the visual appeal and sophistication of Emdigo's animated 3D content combined with its unbelievably small download size convinced us that there should be an extra category for 3D graphics based animation content. In that new category, Emdigo is the only and obvious choice.

About Emdigo(R)

Emdigo Inc. is a leading mobile software and technology company that enables wireless content providers to rapidly deliver vast amounts of dazzling, real-time 3D graphics based mobile entertainment and messaging applications onto millions of mobile handsets. With offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing and Tokyo, the company licenses its advanced Emdigo3D(TM) content production and delivery platform as well as a vast library of turn-key interactive 3D content products ready for distribution to consumers. To learn more about our products and us come visit us on the Web at www.emdigo.com.

NOTE: Emdigo, Emdigo3D and the Emdigo logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Emdigo Inc. All other product names may be the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Source: Emdigo Inc.

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

In antitrust counterclaims filed today in federal court in San Francisco, Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI) (NYSE:BBI.B) alleges that the lawsuit filed against its online service by Netflix, Inc. is based on unenforceable patents that Netflix obtained through deceptive practices in an attempt to monopolize the online rental business.

"There is nothing original about renting movies or subscription rental programs. Both were widely practiced long before any purported invention by Netflix. For Netflix to claim exclusive rights over subscription movie rentals is like a fast-food restaurant trying to patent selling hamburgers through a drive-through window," said Marshall B. Grossman, of Alschuler Grossman, Stein & Kahan in Los Angeles, the firm representing Blockbuster in the litigation. "As for Netflix's so-called 'dynamic' queue, we are convinced it is not legally patentable. We think it is obvious that if you are going to provide subscription rentals over the Internet, you have to let your customers list the items they want to receive and enable them to periodically update their lists."

The claims filed by Blockbuster against Netflix also allege that Netflix failed to inform the Patent Office of previous patents and previous business methods of other companies, despite the legal duty to make these disclosures. Netflix has admitted that it was aware of the prior patents of another company, which had already put Netflix on notice about possible patent infringement. Netflix failed to disclose those prior patents to the Patent Office.

"The court has the final say on whether a patent is valid and whether a company was honest in pursuing its patent. We state in our counterclaims that Netflix's conduct at the Patent Office was deliberately deceptive and that Netflix's goal all along has been to ultimately monopolize the online rental business," says Grossman. "A monopoly in this business, as in any other consumer oriented area, could result in less choice and higher prices for the consumer."

BLOCKBUSTER Online(R) was launched in August 2004 and grew its subscriber base from zero to approximately 1.3 million customers by the end of the first quarter of 2006. Netflix, which appears to have singled out Blockbuster and no other online service for litigation, waited nearly three years after receiving its first patent and 19 months since the launch of BLOCKBUSTER Online before filing the action.

"We believe consumers are best served when companies compete in the marketplace instead of in the courtroom," said John Antioco, Blockbuster chairman and CEO. "However, since Netflix has filed what we believe is a needless lawsuit, we will agressively defend ourselves and vigorously pursue our counterclaims."

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster is a leading global provider of in-home movies and game entertainment with almost 9,000 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

This release includes forward-looking statements relating to our pending litigation with Netflix. Although these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs, these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and they involve risks, uncertainties and other contingencies inherent in the litigation process, some of which are not within our control. Therefore, actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. This cautionary statement is provided pursuant to Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release are made only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Source: Blockbuster Inc.

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

EquicastMedia LLC is offering early access to its WildVoice(SM) online Podcasting community through a public beta testing program starting today. Within minutes of signing up, beta users will be able to create their own Podcast with WildVoice(TM) Studio, a new application that makes Podcasting easy. Users will then be able to personalize and publish their Podcasts on http://www.WildVoice.com, the new online community for personal media broadcasting.

"Podcasting and personal media broadcasting are about freedom of expression and opening the limited world of broadcast media to all. We believe that everyone has something interesting to say and that broadcasting it should be easy," said EquicastMedia co-founder, Michael Levy. "The WildVoice software and service is all about simplifying the process of making and publishing Podcasts. It's about sharing ideas, finding interesting new viewpoints, posting jokes and messages for your friends, and ultimately, having fun."

The WildVoice online community allows members to create, personalize, publish, and share Podcasts and other media online. Members can easily build their own WildVoice site within the community and share Podcasts, videos, photos, and blogs. The WildVoice community lets you control who can hear your shows, so you can broadcast to your friends, fans, or everyone. WildVoice Studio makes it easy and fun to create Podcasts. WildVoice Studio lets Podcast producers easily create shows just like a Radio DJ or talk radio host. Shows can include music, sound effects, and other prerecorded clips. The WildVoice online community is also a great source to experience and share some of the most unique, at times provocative, and interesting content on the Web.

"We saw a tremendous opportunity for Podcasting to personalize broadcasting and to create new diversity in content. Creating a quality Podcast has been a challenge however, often requiring complicated and often expensive recording equipment." said EquicastMedia co-founder Albert Kim. "With WildVoice Studio and the WildVoice Community we've simplified the process of creating, publishing, and broadcasting your own personal media."

Individuals interesting in joining the WildVoice community and participating in the Beta test of WildVoice Studio and http://www.WildVoice.com can sign up at http://www.wildvoice.com/.

About WildVoice

The WildVoice community and WildVoice Studio software are produced by EquicastMedia LLC. The WildVoice on line community is for anyone interested in experiencing and sharing personal media broadcasting. The WildVoice Studio software lets PC users easily create Podcasts. Together, they allow WildVoice members to easily create, personalize, publish, and share Podcasts and other media online.

Hundreds of billions of dollars and the future of dozens of promising digital entertainment markets are at risk unless concerned companies and industries can resolve their differences over Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Conditional Access (CA), iSuppli Corp. is warning.

DRM and CA reside at the convergence point where content providers, service carriers and platform makers are aligning to develop digital entertainment. They play a key role in the development and growth of digital content for both home-entertainment and mobile-multimedia platforms, impacting areas including digital music, broadband video, mobile TV, high-definition DVD, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and home networking. Because of this, DRM and CA will determine the future of the digital-content business, depending upon their degree of success.

However, disagreements between the concerned companies and industries over how DRM and CA should be implemented are hampering the growth of these markets, according to Mark Kirstein, vice president of multimedia content and services for iSuppli.

"When it comes to DRM and CA, conflicting interests abound, both among industries and among companies," Kirstein observed. "The diversity of interests in DRM has resulted in a competitive deadlock regarding interoperability."

Overall, the market for DRM/CA in networked and mobile applications amounted to nearly $1.5 billion in 2005, and will grow to more than $4.7 billion by 2010.

Kirstein's new DRM whitepaper, entitled Digital Rights Management and Conditional Access: Keys to the Digital Content Kingdom, is being made freely available to promote understanding of the challenges and opportunities of DRM/CA.

For a free copy of Kirstein's whitepaper, please send an e-mail to Jonathan Cassell, at jcassell@isuppli.com, or visit iSuppli's website at http://www.isuppli.com/whitepapers/ .

All Information and Intellectual Property Contained Herein is the Sole Property of iSuppli Corporation

About iSuppli Corporation

iSuppli Corporation, the global leader in electronics industry intelligence, provides market intelligence services for the EMS, OEMs, and supplier communities. iSuppli employs the world's largest and most experienced staff of component, systems, and application market analysts. More information is available at www.isuppli.com

Source: iSuppli Corporation

Web site: http://www.isuppli.com/whitepapers

Web site: http://www.isuppli.com/news/default.asp?id=5923

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

Southern Hip-Hop Superstars, Field Mob get set to make their highly anticipated return to the scene with the release of their new album "Light Poles and Pine Trees," which will hit shelves next week. After one too many bad deals and botched promotions for their previous efforts, Smoke (Darion Crawford) and Shawn Jay (Shawn Johnson) are finally getting the look that they deserve at their new home, Disturbing The Peace/Geffen. Following the successful release of their hit single, "Georgia" featuring Ludacris and Jamie Foxx off of the "Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace" compilation, the Albany, Georgia rap duo's third album will feature 14-tracks of sure-fire hits and all-star collaborations which will be released nationwide on June 20th.

Featuring guest appearances by music's top stars and producers, which include Ciara, Ludacris, Bobby Valentino and Jazze Pha, Field Mob looks to cement their much deserved place as hip-hop royalty through their ability to paint vivid pictures powered by their colorful, down home perspective, making them stand out for years amongst hip hop junkies. Currently on the heals of success with their new album's first official single "So What," featuring Grammy Award Winning songstress, Ciara which was produced by Jazzy Pha, Field Mob has recently inked a tremendous promotional deal with Apple iTunes. For a limited time, with every purchase of the hit single, "So What," consumers are given an exclusive Field Mob mix tape, which showcases 3 songs from "Light Poles and Pine Trees." With an overwhelming amount of online and radio support by fans, heavy airplay by video networks, in addition to the group's ability to maintain a top 3 position on AOL Radio, Field Mob is looking to redirect the Southern spotlight their way. Having paid just as many dues and shown just as much heart as other Southern rap stars, Smoke and Shawn J reaffirm their status as pioneers of the "Country Boy Movement" with the release of "Light Poles and Pine Trees."

"I feel like we're the most posturpedic group in the industry right now," declares Shawn Jay. "Meaning, we're the most slept-on artists. Other artists know that if we finally get a little bit of light, it's over."

This time, Field Mob cannot be denied. With the release of their highly anticipated third album, it's finally Smoke and Shawn J's time to shine. For more information on Field Mob, visit www.fieldmob.com or www.myspace.com/field mob.

Source: Geffen Records

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/field mob

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

After dozens of videos and thousands of votes in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" Online Showoff, the smoke has cleared at LiveDigital and one tuner has risen above the rest. Vergel Oriel's tricked out 2002 Toyota Celica sped away with hundreds of votes from the online car community to win a cool $1,000 and a private screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming summer high-octane action film "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," in theaters June 16, 2006.

"It's an amazing feeling to get this kind of positive feedback and recognition from people across the country, with my video getting more than 10,000 hits. I've put so much time and effort into making my car the fastest and the hottest," said Vergel. My favorite parts of the car are my 19" racing wheels and the interior, done up with a fiberglass two-tone and Bride seats with Takata harnesses. I can't wait to get my hands on that grand and have a private screening in my hometown with 100 of my friends. Thanks LiveDigital - - see you on the streets."

Hosted by RJ DeVera, of MTV's "Trick It Out" and longtime import car model Kaila Yu, the event attracted the attention of import car owners and underground racers the world over. Powered by LiveDigital's powerful multimedia platform, tuners and automotive experts were given the opportunity to broadcast their rides to the world.

"It was absolutely remarkable to witness car owners and customizers worldwide participate in this event, upload their videos and get involved in a big way," said LiveDigital CEO Lawrence Ng. "We have given car culture an online home and appealed to a unique community that has a distinct interest in the release of 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.'"

"We're pleased with the response that the Online Showoff generated with LiveDigital's audience and congratulate Vergel on his victory," commented Doug Neil, Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing, Universal Pictures.

The third installment in "The Fast and the Furious" series takes viewers to the streets of Tokyo and the colorful underground world of drift racing. The trailer and film profile can be viewed at http://fftd.livedigital.com/. Fans of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise can still log on to LiveDigital to take a look at all the cars that were entered into "The Fast and the Furious" Online Showoff at http://livedigital.com/events/onlineshowoff.

About "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"

From the producer of the worldwide blockbuster hits "The Fast and the Furious" and its sequel, "2 Fast 2 Furious," comes the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed -- "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift." Set in the sexy and colorful underground world of Japanese drift racing, the newest and fastest customized rides go head-to-head on some of the most perilous courses in the world.

Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) is an outsider who attempts to define himself as a hot-headed, underdog street racer. Although racing provides a temporary escape from an unhappy home and the superficial world around him, it has also made Sean unpopular with the local authorities. To avoid jail time, Sean is sent to live with his gruff, estranged father, a career military-man stationed in Tokyo.

Now officially a "gaijin" (outsider), Sean feels even more shut out in a land of foreign customs and codes of honor. But it doesn't take long for him to find some action when a fellow American buddy, Twinkie (Bow Wow), introduces him to the underground world of drift racing. Sean's simple drag racing gets replaced by a rubber-burning, automotive art form -- with an exhilarating balance of speeding and gliding through a heart-stopping course of hairpin turns and switchbacks.

On his first time out drifting, Sean unknowingly takes on D.K., the "Drift King" (Brian Tee), a local champ with ties to the Japanese crime machine Yakuza. Sean's loss comes at a high price tag when he's forced to work off the debt under the thumb of ex-pat, Han (Sung Kang). Han soon welcomes Sean into this family of misfits and introduces him to the real principles of drifting. But when Sean falls for D.K.'s girlfriend, Neela (newcomer Nathalie Kelley), an explosive series of events is set into motion, climaxing with an ultimate high stakes face off.

"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" is directed by Justin Lin ("Better Luck Tomorrow," "Annapolis") and written by Chris Morgan ("Cellular"). The film is produced by Neal H. Moritz ("xXx," "S.W.A.T.") and executive produced by Clayton Townsend ("The Skeleton Key," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin").

About LiveDigital

LiveDigital's comprehensive multimedia platform, tightly integrated set of publishing, communication and networking features support and enable the social web like never before. Users can engage, create, and share their personalized content online in a multitude of ways for a more meaningful experience. For more information, visit http://www.livedigital.com/.

About Oversee.net

Oversee.net is a technology-driven media company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Company has over 150 employees and offices in Northern California and New York. The Company has been growing profitably since inception. To learn more, visit http://www.oversee.net/.

About Universal Pictures

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

Source: LiveDigital

Web site: http://www.livedigital.com/
http://www.oversee.net/
http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/
http://fftd.livedigital.com/
http://livedigital.com/events/onlineshowoff

Dachis, former Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Razorfish, Inc., together with Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten, the team behind the highly acclaimed online publication, Cool Hunting, and former Razorfish management veterans, have announced the formation of Bond Art and Science, an integrated digital solutions firm based in New York City. Bond has recently received financing from Capital D Partners, an investment firm managed by Jeffrey Dachis. As part of this transaction, Capital D Partners will take a minority interest in Cool Hunting.

"Experiences now span beyond the first and second screen," says Rubin. "Our solutions are based on a belief that mobility is a critical element that anchors effective communications." He continues, "Bond designs all digital touch-points to work cohesively, offering a consistent brand experience. The result is an exponentially positive impact."

"People are our most important source of knowledge, and I am delighted to be working together again with Josh and Evan," says Dachis. "The leadership that they bring to our firm will help us provide clients with the means to develop applications and services that enhance their brands through fully integrated solutions across platforms." He adds, "I am certain that Bond will succeed in retaining the highest level of talent and expertise available."

"Cool Hunting provides us with a unique view of the intersection of art, design and technology," says Orensten. "Our research and analysis of these fields benefits our clients, and the discoveries uncovered in the process become content and a source of dialogue for our clients as well as Cool Hunting's 40,000 daily readers," he adds.

To date, Bond partners have delivered solutions for Motorola, Upoc Networks, CBS, MTV, Citibank, American Express, Capital One, Charles Schwab, Guardian, Ford Motor Company, Delicious.com and others.

About Bond

Bond is an integrated digital solutions firm dedicated to creating highly functional user experiences that strengthen the relationship between our clients and their customers. Our work is rooted in enterprise enhancing business strategy, principles of user centered design and market-defining technologies. Bond solutions are built upon our experience and the constant monitoring of new technologies and developments in emerging markets as they transcend solutions that are based on established infrastructures.

The leadership and vision of Jeffrey Dachis helped establish the digital services industry more than a decade ago. He was co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Razorfish, Inc., the world's largest interactive services firm with over 2,500 employees and $250m in annual revenue. During his tenure, Dachis and his team were responsible for Razorfish's $55 Million IPO and listing on NASDAQ. Dachis also completed over 20 acquisitions and mergers valued at over $2 Billion and led Razorfish to achieve a market capitalization of over $5 Billion. Dachis' recent work has focused on Capital D Partners, which manages a range of investments. He is also the co-chair of the Producer's Guild of America New Media Council East, a part time professor at the New School and a frequent lecturer and speaker, with appearances on CNBC, CNN, 20/20 and 60 Minutes among others.

His honors include Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" and Crain's "40 Under 40."

Josh Rubin is a designer and strategist who has been creating interfaces for mobile devices, web applications, embedded software and kiosks for more than ten years. Rubin created and managed the mobile lab at Razorfish, was a lead designer at Motorola, and served as VP of Product Development at Upoc Networks, a developer of mobile applications, before starting his own firm two years ago. Rubin speaks frequently at industry and trade events, and is the Founding Editor and Publisher of Cool Hunting.

Evan Orensten brings nearly twenty years of experience in marketing, strategy, planning and operations to Bond and has worked in digital services since 1993. He has led brand strategy for a range of clients in the retail, consumer goods and services industries.

Orensten has worked in strategy and operations at Rockwell Group, helped establish and expand Siegel & Gale's interactive practice as VP and Senior Strategist and helped grow Razorfish in his roles as Managing Director, EVP of Corporate Development and EVP of Marketing and Communications. He also works with Josh Rubin as the Executive Editor of Cool Hunting.

Opportunities at Bond

Bond is aggressively recruiting talented leaders. To inquire about a career with Bond, please submit a resume to info@bondartscience.com.

Source: Bond

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

Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) today announced the development of Totally Spies 2!: Undercover for Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance. Totally Spies! is the hit animated TV series that stars three teenaged girl super-spies from Beverly Hills who fight international crime. On-air since 2001, Totally Spies! is shown in more than 100 markets worldwide, including the Cartoon Network in the USA. Totally Spies! 2: Undercover continues the adventures of Clover, Alex and Sam, who are catapulted into the world of international espionage where only their wit, attitude and high-tech gadgets can help them save the world. Totally Spies! 2: Undercover for Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance will be released worldwide in November 2006.

"Totally Spies! 2: Undercover captures the magic of the Totally Spies! television series and puts it directly into the hands of the fans," said Jeremiah Cohn, Product Manager, Atari, Inc. "Both the DS and the GBA versions offer stories from five episodes of the new TV series and let fans taste all the intrigue and exciting action of the show first hand."

Based on all-new episodes of the TV series and featuring 25 levels of spy-tastic sneaking, dodging and chasing down evil international men of mischief, Totally Spies! 2: Undercover combines elements of platforming, racing, flying, puzzling, hacking and battling. The DS version utilizes the system's unique touch screen, microphone and multiplayer capabilities, including Totally Spies! Chat and five mini games playable over wireless.

For more information about Totally Spies! 2: Undercover, visit http://www.atari.com/.

About Marathon Media

Marathon Media (http://www.marathon.fr/), based in Paris, is a leader in international TV program production and distribution. Marathon Media is France's top producer of animated programming and one of the genre's leading producers worldwide with international successes such as Martin Mystery, Totally Spies! and Marsupilami. The company's Totally Spies! series is currently seen in more than 100 countries and territories, including Cartoon Network in the U.S. In addition to television, Marathon Media has extended the worldwide Totally Spies! franchise to include hundreds of products in the areas of Publishing, Toys, Video, Interactive, Apparel and other innovative activities for children.

Marathon Media is part of the Finhera group, also holding Tele Images, Adventure Line Productions, and Marathon, which distributes Marathon Media's programming through its distribution arm. Finhera is the second largest TV production and distribution group in France covering live action, game show formats, documentary and animation. It is home to Totally Spies!, Atomic Betty, Street Football, Saint-Tropez, Ford Boyard, Koh Lanta (Survivor), Dolmen, And Man Invented Animals and other leading international properties.

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/.

Safe Harbor Statement

With the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Some of the factors which could cause our results to differ materially include the following: the loss of key customers, such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, GameStop and EB Games; delays in product development and related product release schedules; inability to secure capital; loss of our credit facility; adapting to the rapidly changing industry technology, including new console technology; maintaining relationships with leading independent video game software developers; maintaining or acquiring licenses to intellectual property; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly net revenues and results of operations based on the seasonality of our industry; the termination or modification of our agreements with hardware manufacturers; and other factors described in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2005 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as amended.

The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

Atari, Inc. All rights reserved.

Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS 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.marathon.fr/

Tony Bennett will mark his 80th Birthday on August 3 this year, launching the beginning of a multi-tiered celebration honoring this milestone. RPM Records/Columbia Records will release a new recording, TONY BENNETT: DUETS/An American Classic, which will be in-stores internationally on September 26. Recorded live in the studio, the CD features Tony performing duets of his best loved songs with many of the top names in music: Bono, Michael Buble, Elvis Costello, Dixie Chicks, Juanes, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, John Legend, Paul McCartney, George Michael, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder. Instrumental musical guests on the album include trumpeter Chris Botti and violinist Pinchas Zukerman.

TONY BENNETT: DUETS/An American Classic was recorded in three cities earlier this year: Capitol Studios in Los Angeles; Bennett Studios in Englewood, NJ and Abbey Road Studios in London. Producer Phil Ramone supervised the live sessions in which each guest artist performed side by side with Bennett. Tony's touring quartet provided the accompaniment for the recording sessions with additional orchestrations added with musical arrangements by Jorge Calandrelli. Bennett's sons are involved in the project: Danny Bennett, who is the singer's manager, is the recording's Executive Producer and Dae Bennett is the audio engineer.

For many of the guest artists, the "live" approach to the sessions was a new and thrilling experience. Despite the existence of technology that allows artists to record duets without being together physically, it was essential to Bennett's recording style that each artist perform and record directly with Tony.

"I was on the road all last year and there is nothing like that live dynamic, so working live in the studio with Tony has been a great experience," commented John Legend, who received the "Best New Artist" Grammy Award the night before recording his duet with Tony. "I would like to try that for my own recordings."

The CD's 18 songs, each selected by Bennett, are integral elements from Tony's hit catalog such as "I Wanna Be Around" (with Bono), "Because of You" (with k.d. lang), "The Shadow of Your Smile" (with Juanes), "Cold, Cold, Heart (with Tim McGraw) and "Rags to Riches" (with Elton John). Also featured are some of Bennett's personal favorites including "Smile" (with Barbra Streisand), "Sing You Sinners" (with John Legend), "The Very Thought of You" (with Paul McCartney) and "Are You Havin' Any Fun?" (with Elvis Costello).

Appropriately, the recording's only vocal solo showcases Bennett performing his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," accompanied only by Bill Charlap on piano. "Each duet artist brought their own soul and sensibility to their song performance and it was a wonderful gift for my birthday to be able to record with these talented musicians," commented Bennett.

TONY BENNETT: DUETS/An American Classic is part of an overall campaign in honor of Bennett's 80th birthday. Sponsored by Target, the first event will be a star-studded party to be held on August 3 in New York City. That same date will see the release of the CD's first single to a variety of radio formats. Extensive multi-media corporate sponsored campaigns with Target and Yahoo! will be implemented for the CD launch. Target will offer added value items, including an edition of the album including several additional duets as well as a "making of" DVD. Darrell Tucker, vice president of merchandising for Target stated, "The Target Corporation is honored to partner with Tony Bennett on the occasion of his 80th birthday and this exceptional 'Duets' CD project. He is an entertainer of singular artistry and a person of impeccable integrity. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to be a part of the celebration."

Later this fall, a prime-time network special, also sponsored by Target, featuring Tony and special guest artists will be aired. Legacy Recordings is slated to release a limited-edition boxed set collection as well as reissues of Tony Bennett titles previously unavailable on CD throughout the fall of 2006 and into 2007 along with the complete digitization of Bennett's entire catalog. A documentary on Tony's life and career, executive produced by Clint Eastwood, is in the works for 2007, as is an art book of Tony's original paintings.

Tony Bennett, who first joined Columbia Records in 1950, has been signed to the label longer than any other recording artist in its history. With over 50 million records sold worldwide, more than 100 recordings to his credit and thirteen Grammy Awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Grammy Album of the Year Award, Bennett's career is unparalleled in the industry.

"Tony Bennett never fails to bring a rare and special artistry to his music while showing an incredible generosity of spirit toward the world and his fans," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "It's an honor and a privilege to wish Tony a very happy 80th birthday and to thank him for giving us the gift of so much magic and so much music over the years."

Track Listing for TONY BENNETT: DUETS/An American Classic

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams /STING

Smile/BARBRA STREISAND WITH PINCHAS ZUKERMAN (Violin)

Put On A Happy Face/JAMES TAYLOR

The Shadow Of Your Smile/JUANES

Rags To Riches/ELTON JOHN

The Very Thought Of You/PAUL MCCARTNEY

Lullaby Of Broadway/DIXIE CHICKS

Cold, Cold Heart/TIM MCGRAW

The Best Is Yet To Come/DIANA KRALL

For Once In My Life/STEVIE WONDER

Are You Havin' Any Fun?/ELVIS COSTELLO

Because Of You/K.D. LANG WITH CHRIS BOTTI (Trumpet)

Just In Time/MICHAEL BUBLE

Sing You Sinners/JOHN LEGEND

The Good Life/BILLY JOEL

I Wanna Be Around/BONO

How Do Keep The Music Playing/GEORGE MICHAEL

I Left My Heart In San Francisco/TONY BENNETT WITH BILL CHARLAP (Piano)

http://www.tonybennett.net/

http://www.benedettoarts.com/

http://www.columbiarecords.com/

Source: RPM Records; Columbia Records

When the 2006 U.S. Open tees off at Winged Foot Golf Club this week, it will mark the first professional tournament played by Tiger Woods since this year's Masters. Following the death of his father, Woods has taken the longest layoff in his professional career and has not played golf competitively in nine weeks. Despite the lengthy absence from the PGA Tour, PinnacleSports.com still lists Tiger Woods as a 5/1 favorite to capture his third U.S. Open championship.

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has calculated individual odds on 107 golfers of the 156-man field expected to participate in this year's U.S. Open. Although he his performance may suffer from the long break, Tiger remains the favorite mainly due to overwhelming public support. Coming off his win at this year's Masters, Phil Mickelson has been installed with the second best odds at 13/2 to capture his first U.S. Open. The oddsmakers have listed Vijay Singh at 14/1 to win at Winged Foot, while 2001 and 2004 U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen is 16/1 to capture the tournament for a third time. 2003 champion Jim Furyk and two-time winner Ernie Els are solid contenders at 20/1 and 22/1, respectively. Other players that may outlast the field and win the second major of the year include: Luke Donald (28/1); Adam Scott (28/1); David Toms (32/1); Sergio Garcia (45/1); David Howell (45/1) and Padraig Harrington (50/1). Last year's champion Michael Campbell is a 90/1 long shot to become the first repeat winner at the U.S. Open since Curtis Strange in 1989.

With the rivalry between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson the talk of the golf world, PinnacleSports.com has created betting options on the number of major championships won by each player this year. Although he'll be one of the favorites in the remaining majors, Phil Mickelson is favored to finish the year with only the Masters title at 4/9 odds. The odds that the world's top- ranked player will win two majors are at 11/5, while Mickelson is 16/1 to finish with three majors in '06, and a huge 175/1 long shot to capture the elusive Grand Slam. Meanwhile, PinnacleSports.com currently favors Woods finishing 2006 major-less at 2/3 odds. Tiger is 2/1 to capture one major championship, 8/1 to win two, and 35/1 to win the remaining three majors this year.

Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*

Odds To Win 2006 U.S. Open (Favorites & Notables)

Tiger Woods 5/1

Phil Mickelson 13/2

Vijay Singh 14/1

Retief Goosen 16/1

Jim Furyk 20/1

Ernie Els 22/1

Luke Donald 28/1

Adam Scott 28/1

David Toms 32/1

Sergio Garcia 45/1

David Howell 45/1

Padraig Harrington 50/1

Tim Clark 55/1

Trevor Immelman 55/1

Stuart Appleby 60/1

Chad Campbell 60/1

Davis Love III 60/1

Mike Weir 65/1

Jose Maria Olazabal 80/1

Michael Campbell 90/1

Justin Leonard 110/1

Fred Couples 135/1

How Many Majors Will Phil Mickelson Win In 2006?

One 4/9

Two 11/5

Three 16/1

Grand Slam 175/1

How Many Majors Will Tiger Woods Win In 2006?

None 2/3

One 2/1

Two 8/1

Three 35/1

For a complete list of odds, please visit http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

About PinnacleSports.com

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

Source: PinnacleSports.com

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

Fans will take the 'ride of their lives' in racing simulator

Legendary racecar driver Mark Martin will hold a media group interview from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday (June 16) at the back of the AAA Roush Racing hauler in the NEXTEL Cup Garage at Michigan International Speedway. Martin, currently third in the NEXTEL Cup point standings, will take questions and discuss teen driving safety. Martin is featured in a series of public service TV and radio announcements focusing on teen driving safety, AAA's principal public affairs and advocacy initiative for 2006.

As part of its motorsports sponsorship program, AAA is showcasing the #6 AAA Ford Fusion simulator and race car. The simulator is an actual race car, modified to replicate racing conditions at Daytona International Speedway.

A computer program simulates handling characteristics, coordinating sound and visual effects with "Track Action" seating to make this experience "the ride of a lifetime." The virtual race simulation is free to the public. The race car and simulator will be located in the AAA Motorsports Fan Plaza at Gate 24 -- the main entrance (right behind the Champions Club, sponsored by AAA). The simulator will operate during posted hours Friday through Sunday. Each participant's speed will be timed. Drivers will receive a certificate. Based on the results at the end of the season, the top 10 speeds in each category (age 18 and up, under 18) will win 1/24 scale die-cast replicas of the #6 AAA Ford Fusion. Results will be posted at http://www.aaa.com/motorsports .

WHERE: Michigan International Speedway, at 12626 U.S. 12 in Brooklyn.

Source: AAA Michigan

Web site: http://www.aaa.com/
http://www.aaa.com/motorsports

The Chicago Cubs and Motorola are ushering Major League Baseball into the wireless age with the league's first wireless bullpen phone system. On Tuesday, June 13th Wrigley Field will become the first ballpark to implement the system when the Cubs host the Houston Astros.

The collaborative effort between the Cubs and Motorola establishes the standard by which all future systems will be measured. Other stadiums are expected to move to the wireless system after reviewing the performance at Wrigley.

MOTOTALK(TM), developed by Motorola, is the league's first wireless bullpen communication system. The handsets work on a private channel and its software allows each handset to only communicate with a partner handset ensuring a secure conversation between the dugout and bullpen.

For more information visit, http://www.motorola.com/

NEWS: Wrigley Field - First Major League Ballpark to Go Wireless

Source: Motorola

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

Handmark(R), a global leader in mobile media, today announced that the award winning Pocket Express(TM) wireless news and information service is now providing free World Cup soccer coverage in the Sports channel. Sports, already one of the most popular free Pocket Express services, offers continuous coverage from now through the championship game. NHL and NBA finals are also covered in the AP Sports news channel and within detailed "weekly game" box scores for each sport.

The World Cup coverage appears in a special news subcategory within the Sports channel and offers dozens of stories throughout the day, continuously updated and posted as the trusted reporters of the Associated Press file them. Coverage includes game previews and recaps, breaking news and scoring updates on games in progress, injury reports, and more.

"Pocket Express is the fast, easy way to stay in touch with sports news," said Douglas Edwards, chief marketing officer of Handmark. "With up to the minute coverage 24 hours a day, anyone from casual observer to hardcore fan can get the latest World Cup updates wherever and whenever they choose. Plus, they get to try out all of the other fourteen Pocket Express services -- free."

Pocket Express is the next generation of Internet application and can be installed for free from a mobile web browser by point to the website http://pxme.us/ on Palm Treo, color BlackBerry, the new Motorola Q and most other Windows Mobile handsets

Another World Class German Competitor

Each time you SHARE Pocket Express, you can gain an entry in the Handmark "Win a Porsche" sweepstakes. With one click, Pocket Express users can send an SMS text message that lets the recipient access the service(1). When a recipient downloads and launches Pocket Express as a result of a SHARE invitation, the sender is entered again into the drawing pool.

SHARE works on any wireless device equipped with Pocket Express, 3rd Edition, and will successfully invite a recipient using any supported device. For example, a SHARE invitation sent from a Windows Mobile device to a color BlackBerry will give the BlackBerry user a link that enables quick download of Pocket Express. Supported devices include the Palm Treo with Palm OS or Windows Mobile, other devices running the latest version of Windows Mobile, and all color BlackBerry handsets.

The "Win a Porsche" sweepstakes runs through December 31, 2006. Complete details including sweepstakes rules and alternative ways to enter to win are available at the company's Web site, http://www.handmark.com/ .

About Handmark

Handmark is a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile content solutions. The company's flagship Pocket Express(TM) wireless service bundle offers consumer-friendly access to news, reference and infotainment content on mobile phones as well as BlackBerry, Palm Treo and Windows Mobile wireless handhelds. The company also holds key mobile content distribution patents including Java-based push technology for wireless devices; has technology and distribution relationships with CNN International, The Associated Press, Oxford University Press, Hasbro, MobiTV, TV Guide, JAMDAT Mobile and Zagat Survey as well as all major U.S. Mobile Operators; and dominates the market for mobile software sold through retail channels. Handmark has R&D facilities in Gothenburg, Sweden; Kansas City, Missouri; and Dallas, Texas, with sales offices in Kansas City, San Francisco, Stockholm, and London. For more information, visit http://www.handmark.com/ .

Handmark is a registered trademark, Pocket Express, tools & toys for a mobile generation, the Handmark logo, and associated trade dress are trademarks of Handmark, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) Standard messaging and/or data rates apply.

Source: Handmark

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

A Chance to Win the "Unique High-Performance Cadillac CTS-V" is Under the Cap of Every Specially Marked Bottle of Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance Motor Oil

Anyone who's ever believed that there's no such thing as a free ride is in for a surprise this summer as ExxonMobil launches a new promotion that will put one lucky winner in the driver's seat of a brand new "Unique High-Performance 2007 Cadillac CTS-V."

ExxonMobil today announced the launch of the "Unique High-Performance 2007 Cadillac CTS-V Promotion," which will reward drivers for changing their oil by giving them the chance to win one of hundreds of prizes, including the grand prize -- the "Unique High-Performance 2007 Cadillac CTS-V." Consumers can look under the cap of specially marked bottles of Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance motor oils to find a special code, which they can enter online at http://www.mobiloil.com to determine if they've won an instant prize and to automatically enter in the grand prize drawing or find out how to enter without purchase.

The grand prize "Unique High-Performance Cadillac CTS-V" is a fully loaded silver 2007 Cadillac CTS-V, complete with customized Mobil 1 embroidered seats and an autographed Mobil 1 engine cover signed by members of the Cadillac CTS-V racing team, including Andy Pilgrim and Johnny O'Connell. The one-of-a-kind vehicle has an estimated retail value of $52,000.

Other prizes include a Mobil 1 customized Snap-on tool chest and tool set, a Sony 40" flat panel HDTV, a Callaway Golf set with Mobil 1 golf balls and cover, an Apple iPod(R) with Bose SoundDock(R) , and a customized Mobil 1 fishing rod with Shimano Cronarch reel.

The "Unique High-Performance 2007 Cadillac CTS-V" promotion is valid between June 12, 2006 and September 30, 2006. Specially marked promotional bottles are expected to be on-shelf by June 15, 2006.

ExxonMobil offers a variety of quality motor oils that meet the needs of today's drivers. The top of the line are Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

-- Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil, exceeds the industry's toughest standards and outperforms all conventional oils. In fact, Mobil 1 is in every Cadillac V-Series that leaves the factory.

-- Mobil 1 Extended Performance is a high-endurance motor oil designed for longer service intervals. It is a fully synthetic formulation that helps extend engine life, reduce oil breakdown and minimize engine wear, providing exceptional protection for 15,000 miles, guaranteed.

To see the official rules or to find more information about the "Unique High-Performance 2007 Cadillac CTS-V Promotion," or to learn more about Mobil motor oils, visit http://www.mobiloil.com.

Mobil 1 and ExxonMobil are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) or one of its subsidiaries.

One day after launching its global, multi-media treasure hunt for a Volvo XC90 V8 that has been buried somewhere in the world, Volvo Cars of North America today announced an official treasure hunt blog and message board, http://spaces.msn.com/vcnathehunt, for hunt participants to learn more and discuss the hunt's developments.

The treasure hunt is part of Volvo Car Corporation's official promotion of Disney's upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." Through July 11, individuals nationwide can visit their local Volvo retailer to pick up a free treasure map. Once online, they are asked to go to www.volvocars.us/thehunt to register for the world's first hunt for a buried vehicle. Treasure hunters then will participate in a challenging, engaging and fun-filled adventure to solve a series of online clues and puzzles.

Volvo has requested that all discussions, trading of clues and other communications on the official blog be conducted in pirate talk only.

Source: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC

Web site: http://spaces.msn.com/vcnathehunt
http://www.volvocars.us/thehunt

Don't call LeBron James a sellout.

Unless, that is, you're speaking to the highly stylized, 12-inch urban vinyl figurine based on James' "Athlete" persona in the popular Nike ads, "The LeBrons."

In February, Upper Deck unveiled its All-Star "Athlete" LeBron sports action figure, featuring the red special-edition Nike Zoom LeBron III shoes James wore at the NBA All-Star game -- where he was named MVP. All 750 of the special sneak-peek offering to its first edition figurines sold out in less than two hours.

Now, in conjunction with the NBA Finals, Upper Deck is releasing to the public The Chosen One Edition, the first edition of all four of the popular characters from the commercials: Athlete, All-Business, Wise and Kid.

According to the company, only 1,000 figurines of each character (MSRP $45) will be made available online at AllStarVinyl.com and to hobby shops nationwide. James is the youngest player in NBA history to score 1,000 points.

"Our goal with the LeBron figurines -- our first-ever vinyl sports action figures -- was to bring into the collecting fold a new customer base, sneaker aficionados and urban vinyl collectors," said Dave Sanders, brand manager for Upper Deck Authenticated.

"From the feedback we've received so far, not only is this product a hit, but we believe we've created a new style of sports figures, a category that has traditionally lacked new ideas and innovation as well as new collectors," Sanders continued.

"By appealing to a younger, edgier sports fan we've also introduced a new core group of people to Upper Deck's total product offering, from cards to autographed memorabilia. For us, that's the biggest success story to come from this launch."

Nike Launches Kicks with LeBron Caricatures; Figurines Will be a Value-Added Packaged Extra

In addition to Upper Deck making 1,000 figurines of each character in The Chosen One set available online and to hobby shops nationwide, Nike will also offer 100 artist proofs of each of the four figurines, to be sold with four new Zoom LeBron III shoe styles featuring the four different versions of Upper Deck's LeBron figurine caricatures on their insole.

The shoes go on sale this week and are part of Nike's quick-strike brand marketing approach to sneaker heads: limited-edition sneakers sold online through NikeBasketball.com, an effort that creates an immediate sellout and an overall buzz for the company's products beyond even their dedicated brand loyalists.

"Our LeBrons figures have been a unique collaborative approach to sports collectibles. For us to take Nike's commercial characters and turn them into figures and then Nike to follow-up with shoes that feature the figure artwork really takes sneaker and sports collectibles to a whole new level of co-branding, excitement and artistic collaboration," said Sanders.

Upper Deck's Fall Urban Vinyl Launch; More on Urban Vinyl's History

Upper Deck plans to unveil All-Star Vinyl lines in different sports later this year, including football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. Preliminary sculpts have already been designed for many of today's top athletes -- as well as legends from the past.

Those athletes: Sidney Crosby, Michael Jordan, Ben Roethlisberger (November); Alexander Ovechkin, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady (December); Babe Ruth (January).

Usually sold in boutique toy shops and through various Web sites, urban vinyl collectibles are limited-edition designer toys that are, for the most part, created by underground artists and released by independent toy manufacturers in very limited quantities.

About the Upper Deck Company

Founded in 1988, The Upper Deck Co. is a premier global sports and entertainment-publishing company that delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative and multi-dimensional product experiences to collectors, sports and entertainment enthusiasts.

Source: Upper Deck

Web site: http://allstarvinyl.com/
http://nikebasketball.com/

Undercard to Feature Undefeated Dirrell Brothers

Friday, June 23, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME From Oakland/Alameda County Arena in Oakland, Calif.

In a rematch of a thrilling, action-packed slugfest that wound up as one of 2005's most shocking upsets,"The Ghostbuster," Gamaliel "Platano" Diaz (20-5-2, nine KOs), will faceRobert "The Ghost" Guerrero (17-1-1, 10 KOs) in the "ShoBox: The New

Generation" main event Friday, June 23, on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed

on the west coast).

The winner of the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight elimination

bout -- and first rematch in the five-year history of "ShoBox" -- will

become the mandatory challenger to WBC featherweight champion Takashi

Koshimoto.

In co-featured bouts, the promising, unbeaten Dirrell brothers, Andre

and Anthony, of Flint., Mich., will make their "ShoBox" debuts in separate

six-round super middleweight bouts. Andre (7-0, four KOs) will meet James

Morrow (9-2-2, 1 NC, four KOs). Anthony (8-0, eight KOs) will face Marcus

Don "The Barber" Hall (11-1, 1 NC, four KOs). The tripleheader from the

Oakland/Alameda County Arena in Oakland, Calif., will be promoted by

Goossen Tutor Promotions.

Diaz stunned the boxing world by winning the initial collision of

top-10 featherweights with a well-deserved, 12-round split decision Dec. 5,

2005, on "ShoBox." Going in, southpaw Guerrero was undefeated, ranked No. 2

by the WBC and regarded as one of boxing's brightest young stars.

Despite being the WBC No. 7 contender, Diaz was a virtual unknown. That

is not the case anymore. The Mexico City native proved he was not afraid of

apparitions by outpointing Guerrero 115-112, 114-113 and 112-115.

Diaz, of Mexico City, has won 11 straight bouts and is unbeaten in his

last 19 (17-0-2). This will be the current WBC No. 3 contender's first

start since he made his United States debut against Guerrero.

"I see this fight the same as the first one, except I will win easier,"

Diaz said. "He got in some good punches the first time that he will not

land this time. I am changing my style and working more on defense. I do

not care if it is a knockout or another decision. I am confident that I

will gain the victory."

Guerrero (17-1-1, 10 KOs), of Gilroy, Calif., is ranked No. 7 by the

WBC. Unusually tall and rangy for a featherweight, Guerrero is known for

tremendous defense and speed. He showed no effects from the Diaz bout by

scoring a third-round TKO over Sandro Marcos May 18, 2006, in San Jose,

Calif.

In a sharp and overpowering performance, the popular Guerrero bloodied

Marcos' nose in the second round and scored a knockdown in the third.

Marcos made it to his feet, but was staggered again from a series of

punches. He was falling to the canvas when the referee stopped the fight at

0:54.

"I am back and right on track," Guerrero said, after his first outing

in five-and-one-half months.

"Looking back at the first Diaz fight," Guerrero said, "I thought I had

edged it out and won, but the judges saw it differently. It was a really

close fight and a great learning experience. Now, I know I cannot take

anything for granted or take anybody lightly. I have to be on my toes for

everybody.

"I am working hard and watching the tape of me and Diaz, and basically

going off of that. I know I have to change it up more and not focus as much

on defense. I plan to work much more on offense.

"I have so been into being slick and slipping shots and looking good in

there that I left out what got me there: coming in and grinding in there. I

plan to come out in round one firing punches and keep it that way, picking

it up round after round."

Andre "The Matrix" Dirrell was the 2004 Olympic Games bronze medalist.

After an outstanding amateur career in which he went 214-22, the youngster

turned pro with a fourth-round TKO over Carlos Jones on Jan. 27, 2005, in

Glen Burnie, Maryland.

The southpaw is coming off of a hard-fought, six-round unanimous

decision over Alfonso Rocha on May 25, 2006, in Temecula, Calif. Despite

getting floored from a right hand in the closing seconds of the third,

Dirrell dominated and finished strongest to win 58-55 on all the

scorecards,

"This fight proved that I was in great shape," said Dirrell, who

recovered after the hard knockdown to bloody Rocha's nose in the fourth and

cut him over the right eye in the fifth. "Rocha could take a punch. It was

not an easy fight, but this is what I want. To be champion you have to

fight tough guys."

Between fights, Andre, who is 13 months older than Anthony, is working

on getting his high school diploma. "When the Olympics came around, I

started slowing down. I had to go to camps and stuff, so I did not have the

time to finish."

Morrow, of Lafayette, Ind., is coming off of an eight-round decision

over James Rice on March 18, 2006. Morrow won five straight at the outset

of a career that began on Nov. 29, 2003, and was 8-0-1 after nine starts.

However, he has gone 0-2-1 with one no contest until beating Rice.

"I wanted the win and a good performance and I got both," said Morrow,

who fried Rice by the scores 80-70 on the three scorecards. "This gets me

close to where I need to be."

Anthony "The Dog" Dirrell is a switch-hitter who has majored in

finishing off opponents quickly and decisively since turning pro on the

same show as his brother. None of his eight starts have lasted more than

two rounds. Four have ended by knockout in the first round, including his

last three.

In his most recent outing, Dirrell stopped Juan Ramos in the opening

session on May 25, 2006, in Temecula. Dirrell scored one knockdown before

the referee stopped the fight at 2:54.

"I was a little surprised the Ramos fight was so easy," Dirrell said.

"I did not expect a first-round knockout. I was just more aggressive, and

he realized that my punch was too much for him."

The Dirrell brothers have tattoos of the face of their grandfather,

Leon Lawson, on the back of their shoulders.

"We never had a father figure," Andre said. "Our grandfather took me

and my brother in. He got me started in boxing when I was 10. He has ridden

our backs in school and everything we have done, including boxing. We

decided to make it literal, and put him on our backs."

Hall, of Savannah, Georgia, has gone unbeaten since losing his pro

debut on Sept. 27, 2002. The Georgia native has won nine straight since his

third bout ended in a no contest. In his two 2006 starts, Hall has won

six-round decisions, including one in his last outing against Vincent

Harris on April 14. It was the fourth time Hall outpointed Harris, but the

scores were tighter this time: 58-56 twice and 56-58.

"My style is that I give a lot and I take a lot. I am determined,

durable and come to fight," said Hall, who goes by the name of Don,

although Marcus is his real name. He got his nickname because "I have been

a barber since high school." The upcoming bout will represent his first

fight outside of Savannah.

The telecast represents the 78th in the well-received, critically

acclaimed "ShoBox" series, which debuted on SHOWTIME in July 2001. "ShoBox"

features up-and-coming prospects determined to make a mark and eventually

fight for a chance at a world title. A number of fighters who have appeared

on the series have gone on to become world champions, including Ricky

Hatton, Juan Diaz, Leonard Dorin, Joan Guzman and Scott Harrison, and Jeff

Lacy.

Nick Charles will call the action from ringside, with Farhood serving

as expert analyst. The executive producer of the telecast is Gordon Hall,

with Richard Gaughan producing.

For information on "ShoBox: The New Generation" and SHOWTIME

CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecasts, including complete fighter bios, records,

related stories and more, please go the SHOWTIME website at <

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced it has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $50 million from the U.S. Army for its Falcon(R) II AN/PRC- 150(C) high frequency (HF) radios. In addition to supporting the Army's ongoing missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the AN/PRC-150(C) radios will be used to support several distinct efforts by the U.S. Army, including communicating potential biohazards and providing a communications backbone during times of natural disasters.

The company received a contract as part of the Joint Biological Point Detection System/Biological Integrated Detection Systems (JBPDS) program by the U.S Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. JBPDS equipment will monitor, detect, and alert officials to airborne biological threats. The HF radios will be utilized as part of the communications system to relay possible threat information.

Harris has also received contracts to provide the Army National Guard with AN/PRC-150(C) radios for much-needed emergency communications as the hurricane season begins. The HF radios will provide rugged, long-haul communications in several states where hurricanes may be prevalent. "With its digital voice algorithm, the AN/PRC-150(C) provides clear voice communications over stressed HF channels, making it highly reliable in times of crisis," said Jerry Adams, director of U.S. Army sales, Harris RF Communications. "Its embedded, high- speed modem and automatic link establishment ensure that the Army can transmit crucial data rapidly, securely, and effectively, even in degraded channel conditions."

The AN/PRC-150(C) is a member of the Falcon(R) II family of multiband tactical radio systems. It is an advanced HF-SSB/VHF-FM manpack radio that provides reliable tactical communications through enhanced secure voice and data performance, networking, and extended battery life.

Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees -- including 5,500 engineers and scientists -- dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Source: Harris Corporation

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

MIAO crescimento e a expansão global da Brightstar Corp. lhe conquistou a honra de ser a segunda maior empresa com donos de origem hispânica nos Estados Unidos, segundo a revista Hispanic Business.

Esta classificação, denominada como '2005 Hispanic Business 500', baseia-se nas receitas anuais e tamanho geral da empresa. As receitas da Brightstar em 2005 foram de US$ 2,25 bilhões, com um aumento de US$ 515 milhões em relação a 2004.

Constituída em 1997, esta é a quarta vez que a Brightstar participa da lista Hispanic Business 500 neste mesmo número de anos, com uma classificação inicial de sexto lugar em 2002. A empresa ocupa um dos cinco primeiros lugares nestes últimos três anos.

A Brightstar está em segundo lugar, atrás apenas do The Related Group, um grupo com sede em Miami que apresentou uma receita de US$ 3,2 bilhões. De acordo com o artigo da revista Hispanic Business, publicado em 2 de junho de 2006, "(Elas) se destacam dentro um pequeno grupo de empresas hispânicas gigantes que continuam a crescer rapidamente apesar do seu tamanho. Elas incluem a empresa Brightstar Corp., classificada em segundo lugar, que apresentou um crescimento de US$ 515 milhões".

Jesus Chavarria, editor-chefe da revista Hispanic Business, disse que a "Brightstar Corporation continua a pressionar bastante por uma participação cada vez maior no mercado, o que explica o desempenho muito bom da sua receita em 2005. O seu direcionamento de mercado preciso, com o suporte de produtos de qualidade, irá assegurar uma expansão ainda maior do seu alcance no mercado".

O presidente e diretor geral da Brightstar, R. Marcelo Claure, declarou que "é uma honra receber esta homenagem pelo nosso crescimento e sucesso continuados. No ano passado, crescemos de uma empresa com base nas Américas para nos tornarmos uma empresa líder realmente global, solidificando ainda mais a nossa presença para atender melhor os nossos clientes em todo o mundo".

Este ano assinalou realizações significativas da Brightstar, inclusive o desempenho da receita em 2005 com um valor de Us$ 2,25 bilhões, tornando a Brightstar a maior empresa de distribuição de equipamentos de comunicação sem fio e de soluções para a cadeia de suprimento em todo o mundo.

"Esta homenagem da revista Hispanic Business como a segunda maior empresa com donos de origem hispânica nos EUA é algo que pretendemos alavancar enquanto continuamos solidificar ainda mais a nossa liderança global", declarou Claure.

De acordo com os dados do censo mais recente dos EUA (2002), há 1,6 milhão de empresas com donos de origem hispânica nos EUA, apresentando uma receita de US$ 245 bilhões.

Sobre a Hispanic Business Inc.

Há mais de um quarto de século, a Hispanic Business Inc. é a fonte das últimas tendências, pesquisas e notícias sobre o crescimento do mercado consumidor de origem hispânica nos EUA, além dos setores profissionais e de empreendimentos hispânicos.

Sobre a Brightstar

A Brightstar Corp. é a maior distribuidora de equipamentos de comunicações sem fio e provedora de soluções para a cadeia de suprimento no mundo. Com sede em Miami, na Flórida, a Brightstar tem 36 instalações em 30 países, atendendo clientes nos seis continentes. A empresa fornece soluções para mais de 220 operadoras de rede e 25.000 MVNOs (Operadoras de rede móvel virtual), revendedores, varejistas e agentes ao redor do mundo, representando também muitos dos maiores fabricantes de equipamentos de comunicação sem fio. Em 2005, a receita da Brightstar ultrapassou US$ 2,25 bilhões. Para mais informações, consulte o site: http://www.brightstarcorp.com

LGlobal Gaming Expo (G2E), a joint venture of the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, today announced its acquisition of the Asian Gaming Expo from the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA). The Asian Gaming Expo, which currently is comprised of the largest casino gaming equipment trade exhibition in the Asian region and the Asian Gaming Expo Conference, will be renamed G2E Asia and will feature a unique perspective on the latest trends within the growing Asian gaming market.

G2E, the brand's flagship trade show and conference event held annually in Las Vegas, attracted more than 26,000 people last year, including more than 4,600 international participants. Through G2E Asia, G2E is expanding its role as a global resource for the international gaming community and adding further depth to its established portfolio of premier global gaming events.

"With Singapore's decision last year to legalize casinos and Macau's gaming operations flourishing, Asian gaming markets are playing a larger role in the global gaming landscape," said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA. "As the leading resource for the worldwide gaming industry, G2E is creating G2E Asia to highlight the remarkable growth in the Asian gaming markets and bring the unbeatable quality and value of the G2E experience to an even larger audience."

G2E announced the acquisition during the 2006 Asian Gaming Expo, scheduled for June 13-14, 2006, and will assume ownership immediately following the event. G2E Asia is set to debut June 12-13, 2007 at the Macau Tower. The 2008 event will be held at The Venetian Macao, a new mega-resort property scheduled to open next year.

For more information about G2E's entire portfolio of events, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference "by the industry and for the industry." Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.

Reed Exhibitions is a world leader in creating high profile, targeted industry events where buyers and suppliers come together to do business. Every year, Reed events bring together some 90,000 suppliers and over 5.5 million buyers from around the world. Today, Reed events are held in 32 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific, and are organized by 26 fully staffed offices. Reed's portfolio of more than 420 events services 49 industries in 12 key sectors.

The Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA) is a not-for-profit industry association whose members provide technology and equipment to hospitality venues in more than 250 jurisdictions around the world.

Source: Global Gaming Expo

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

As the first storm of the 2006 hurricane season approaches the U.S. mainland, Reader's Digest releases a special report that evaluates which major urban areas are best prepared to respond to a crisis, whether hurricane, bird flu pandemic or terrorist attack. The full report can be found on http://www.rd.com/ and in the July issue, on newsstands June 27.

"Everyone realizes that being prepared for disasters is one sure way to save lives and property," says Bill Beaman, Washington Bureau Chief for Reader's Digest. "Yet some cities have done a lot more than others to protect their residents."

There are no set criteria for measuring preparedness, so Reader's Digest conducted an independent assessment focusing on key indicators in three main categories -- emergency readiness, crisis communications and medical response. Among the security measures reviewed were: ratio of first responders (police, fire and medical) to residents; proximity of federal search-and-rescue teams; clear instructions on city websites regarding evacuation plans including residents with special needs; communication capabilities between first responders; the existence of 24-hour emergency alert systems; number of hospital beds per residents.

Ten high-risk urban areas were graded with Miami, New York and Washington, D.C. achieving the highest score and Las Vegas and Detroit the lowest.

* Miami meets the standard in 10 of 11 measures and exceeds the standard

in having at least one federal search-and-rescue task force within 50

miles supported by the Department of Homeland Security.

* New York meets the standard in six of 11 measures and exceeds the

standard in all three categories by meeting CDC guidelines to distribute

drugs and medical equipment from the National Stockpile, offering 24-

hour emergency alerts through street sirens, email alerts or automated

phone calls, and integrating labs nearby for the quick identification of

biological and chemical threats.

* Washington, D.C. meets the standard in six of 11 measures and exceeds

the standard in all three categories by having at least one federal

search-and-rescue task force within 50 miles supported by the Department

of Homeland Security, offering 24-hour emergency alerts through street

sirens, email alerts or automated phone calls, and integrating labs

nearby for the quick identification of biological and chemical threats.

To compile this report, Reader's Digest: consulted with more than two dozen preparedness authorities including federal and local emergency workers; analyzed public data including several dozen government documents at the Homeland Security Department, Health and Human Services Department as well as the White House, Office of Management and Budget, Justice, Labor and Transportation Departments; and contacted the mayors' offices to gauge the readiness of these cities to meet both natural and man-made disasters. Cities earned points on a scale from 0 to 3 in each category, reflecting how well they met our standards. The totals were then converted into a final grade for each city on a scale of 0% to 100%.

Reader's Digest reaches 40 million readers in the U.S. each month. The magazine celebrates the best of humanity, and delivers a compelling mix of special reporting, humor, personal service and human-interest stories. Reader's Digest is published in 21 languages and 50 editions worldwide.

Source: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

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

Cincinnati isn't just a sports town! There's a surprising mix of entertainment available for everyone -- on both sides of the Ohio River -- according to the 2006 Cincinnati Entertainment Survey conducted by students at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Newport- On-The-Levee illustrates this with its first-place rating as the "most frequently visited venue" -- thanks to the Newport Aquarium and its popular shops, restaurants and entertainment. Cincinnati's favorite cultural attractions, amusement parks and sports events also rank high in that category.

Sixteen attractions were identified for the annual survey of 567 panel members, selected from residents in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In addition to the frequency of their visits to each venue, the panelists graded the entertainment according to overall satisfaction and value, and rated them for their possible interest to out-of-town visitors.

"I am continually amazed at the variety of entertainment available for people in this area," says Dr. Aron M. Levin, NKU associate professor of marketing, who directed the Internet survey. "People here are passionate about many things and there is something for each of them."

On the Cincinnati side ...

Cincinnati Reds fans are definitely upbeat this year. Although the 2006 season hadn't begun at the time of the survey, 70 percent of the respondents said they are current fans and looking for a better year-possibly due to the new ownership. The team also won out as the top attraction for out-of-town guests. Other cultural institutions in Cincinnati made the "Top 10" for most frequently visited venues.

On the Kentucky side ...

Newport-on-the-Levee was the place to be for 76.4% of the respondents. It's most popular attraction is the Newport Aquarium that rated high for "satisfaction." The Kentucky Speedway also rated high for satisfaction and Turfway Park is a favorite for residents and visitors on both sides of the river. "Northern Kentucky is definitely an important part of Cincinnati's entertainment options," says Dr. Levin.

The Marketing Research Partnership Program (MRPP), a collaboration of area marketing research firms, sponsors the annual research project. The partnering companies include ACNielsen BASES, Burke Inc., Convergys, Directions Research, ACNielsen Market Decisions, MRSI (Marketing Research Services Inc.), MarketVision Research, Parker Research and SIRS (Service Industry Research Systems).

Source: Northern Kentucky University

CONTACT: Dr. Aron Levin, associate professor of Marketing of Northern

Brightstar 2nd Largest Hispanic-Owned Company in U.S.

Brightstar Corp.'s growth and global expansion has earned it the honor of second largest Hispanic-owned business in the U.S., according to Hispanic Business magazine.

The ranking, called the 2005 Hispanic Business 500, is based on annual revenues and overall company size. Brightstar's 2005 revenues were $2.25 billion, an increase of $515 million from 2004.

Founded in 1997, this is the fourth time Brightstar has been on the Hispanic Business 500 list in as many years, entering the list at number six in 2002. The company has been in the top five for the past three years.

Brightstar is ranked second only after Miami-based The Related Group, who posted revenues of $3.2 billion. According to the Hispanic Business magazine article, published on June 2, 2006, "(They) stand tall among a small group of giant Hispanic companies that continue to grow fast despite their size. They include second ranked Brightstar Corp., which grew $515 million."

Jesus Chavarria, editor in chief of Hispanic Business magazine, said "Brightstar Corporation continues to push hard on growing market share, which explains its robust '05 revenue performance. Their precision market targeting, supported by quality products, will ensure further expansion of market reach."

Brightstar president & CEO R. Marcelo Claure, said, "It is an honor to be recognized for our continued growth and success. In the past year, we have expanded from an Americas based company to a true global leader, further solidifying our presence in order to better serve our worldwide customers."

This year has marked significant achievements for Brightstar, including 2005 revenue performance of $2.25 billion, making Brightstar the largest wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world.

"This recognition by Hispanic Business magazine as the second largest Hispanic owned company in the U.S. is one we intend to leverage as we continue to further solidify our global leadership," said Claure.

According to the most recent U.S. Census data (2002), there are 1.6 million U.S. Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. accounting for revenue of $245 billion.

About Hispanic Business Inc.

For more than a quarter century, Hispanic Business Inc. has been the source for the latest trends, research, and reporting on the growth of the U.S. Hispanic consumer market and the Hispanic enterprise and professional sectors.

About Brightstar

Brightstar Corp. is the largest wireless distributor and supply chain solutions provider in the world. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar has 36 facilities in 30 countries, serving customers on six continents. The company provides solutions to over 220 network operators and 25,000 MVNOs, resellers, retailers and agents around the world and also represents many of the world's leading wireless manufacturers. In 2005, Brightstar exceeded $2.25 billion in revenue. For more information, visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com/ .

Source: Brightstar Corp.

NASA has posted the Genesis Mission Mishap Investigation Board Report on the agency's Web site. The report details the findings of the 15-member board that investigated why the drogue parachute and parafoil systems failed to properly deploy and slow the Genesis Sample Return Capsule during re-entry. With nothing to slow its descent, the capsule crashed into the Utah desert landing zone on September 8, 2004. The Genesis Mishap Investigation Board Report is available at: http://www.nasa.gov/genesis Genesis was launched Aug. 8, 2001, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on a mission to collect solar wind particles. Sample collection began Dec. 5, 2001, and completed April 1, 2004. After an extensive recovery effort following impact, the first scientific samples from Genesis arrived at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston, Oct. 4, 2004. For information about NASA and agency programs, visit

With almost daily reporting about new losses of personal information belonging to veterans, active duty troops and other federal employees, the House of Representatives is getting ready to consider H.R. 3997, a bill that would pre-empt strong state consumer protection standards, limit consumer protection options and protect the power of Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) over consumer information.

"Seventeen states have already passed legislation to allow approximately 130 million consumers greater control over their personal financial information, including the ability to 'freeze' and 'unfreeze' the ability of another party to issue credit in their name," said Scott Mitic, national expert on identity theft and CEO of TrustedID. "As it is currently written, H.R. 3997 would pre-empt those consumer rights with a weaker federal standard, putting millions of Americans potentially at greater risk of fraud resulting from identity theft."

H.R. 3997, the Financial Data Protection Act, includes several provisions that raise serious concerns about its impact on consumer credit protection:

* Pre-Emption of Strong State Standards -- Seventeen states like

California and New Jersey have already passed credit freeze laws to help

some or all of their consumers protect themselves against identity

theft. Five more states are considering such a move. But H.R. 3997

would create a federal standard that would actually weaken the

protections consumers in these states have by limiting their credit

protection options.

* Protections Limited To Those Already Victimized -- H.R. 3997 would limit

the use of credit freeze to those already victimized -- protecting their

credit after it has already been compromised! Tens of millions of other

consumers would be given no opportunity to protect themselves BEFORE

they become victims of fraud.

* Reactive Theft Countermeasures -- The Financial Data Protection Act

includes "free file monitoring" to reduce identity theft. But free file

monitoring only notifies a consumer AFTER financial damage has been

inflicted. Unlike credit freeze, which empowers consumers to control

access to their credit, free file monitoring does nothing to stop such

crimes before they occur.

* 20th Century Timing for a 21st Century Crime -- In an environment where

credit information can be stolen electronically and used fraudulently in

an instant, H.R. 3997 would require the use of certified mail for

consumer credit freeze requests and give the Credit Reporting Agencies

(CRAs) up to TWO WEEKS to act on those requests.

"With more Americans being threatened with identity theft, Congress should strengthen consumer protections rather than limit consumer options," said Omar Ahmad, Chief Technology Officer of TrustedID. "Unfortunately, as it is currently written, H.R. 3997 has the potential to undermine dozens of state laws and put more Americans at risk of identity theft."

TrustedID, Inc. (http://www.trustedid.com/) is a provider of identity management and protection solutions for consumers. TrustedID was founded in 2005 with a mission: give individuals control over their personal information and who has access to that information. The company is based in Redwood City, California, and is led by a management team with experience in the consumer internet, security and financial services industriesSource: TrustedID

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Today, the self-described "food police" at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) will file suit against the KFC restaurant chain. The class-action lawsuit will seek to end the restaurant's use of cooking oils containing trans fat. Though it may be CSPI's most aggressive action on the trans fat issue, it's certainly not the group's first.

Throughout the 1980s CSPI demanded that restaurants end their use of beef fat and palm oil to fry foods. Instead, CSPI endorsed the idea that restaurants switch to partially hydrogenated oils, which naturally contain higher trans fat levels. CSPI defended trans fats in its newsletter saying, "all told, the charges against trans fat just don't stand up." Now, incredibly, CSPI has completely reversed course.

Center for Consumer Freedom research analyst J. Justin Wilson said: "It's galling that the group largely responsible for harassing restaurants into switching to trans fats, would now sue those companies for bowing to its demands, especially when the science is still largely out on the subject. It's just further evidence that CSPI has gone completely lawsuit happy."

This lawsuit is just part of CSPI's broader plan to use litigation to restrict food choices and shake down food companies. CSPI executive director Michael Jacobson recently said, "We used to file all sorts of complaints with the government. Sometimes we'd get a response, but usually nothing happened. Now, when we have told companies that we're going to sue them, they show up in our office the next week."

Wilson continued, "This is a press conference lawsuit. CSPI and its trial lawyer partners want a big splash in the media for a case that likely won't ever see the inside of a courtroom. Any judge unfortunate enough to be burdened with this court-clogging sham should have the good sense to throw CSPI out of court."

The Center for Consumer Freedom is available to discuss CSPI's trans fat suit. For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Andrew Porter at 202.463.7112.

The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.

Source: Center for Consumer Freedom

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What: Informational Pickets & Rallies at Three HCA-owned Hospitals To

Call for Safe Staffing Levels

When: Wednesday, June 14th

12 noon- 2 p.m.: Information Pickets

12:30 p.m.: Rally with Legislative and Community Leaders

Where: Main Entrances of Following Locations:

Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

215 West Janss Road

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center

7300 Medical Center Drive

West Hills, CA 91307

Riverside Community Hospital

4445 Magnolia Avenue

Riverside, CA 92501

Visual: Healthcare workers in hospital scrubs, picket signs, chanting.

Southern California -- Tomorrow, healthcare workers fighting for safe staffing guidelines will hold informational pickets and rallies at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, and Riverside Community Hospital. Over 3000 Registered Nurses, Certified Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Surgical Technologists, Housekeepers, Clerical Workers, Operating Room Technicians, Emergency Technicians, and other healthcare workers represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West and SEIU 121 RN are fighting for fair contracts featuring safe staffing guidelines, pensions, quality health plans, competitive wages, greater job security, and an end to forced overtime. The healthcare workers' current contract is set to expire on June 30th at the three hospitals, all of which are owned by for- profit parent corporation HCA. In 2005, HCA reported profits of $1.4 billion.

Healthcare workers say that the three hospitals are chronically understaffed, causing serious patient care problems. Many caregivers also say that staffing levels are set by corporate policy makers at HCA headquarters in Nashville, not by local healthcare workers themselves. In Northern California, over 1000 caregivers at HCA-owned Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose are also fighting for a fair contract featuring the same patient care standards.

Source: SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West

Web site: http://www.seiu-uhw.org/

Perhaps at no time in its history has the American educational system been the subject of more debate, controversy and concern by members of the general public. Problems have always existed and fixing them is no small task, but in his new book, "The Deserved Collapse of Public Schools" (now available through AuthorHouse), Richard G. Neal argues that the downward spiral of these institutions is largely self-inflicted.

"Large segments of the American public school system have been failing for decades, and the pace of failure is accelerating," he writes. In this no-holds-barred critique of the country's public education system, Neal points an accusing finger at what he calls the "entrenched education establishment" and at teacher unions. His book also provides an analysis of what he sees as failed attempts to improve the current state of public education.

"Achievement, as measured by test scores, has been stagnant for years. The student dropout rate remains shockingly high. Many high school graduates are not prepared either for continuing education or meaningful employment," he says, adding, "All of the politically correct and conventional attempts to save the failing public schools have failed. Dumping more money on problems seems to create more problems."

"The Deserved Collapse of Public Schools" spotlights the weak points in modern America's educational system from a former teacher and education consultant's perspective. The result is an in-depth, bare-knuckles examination that reverberates with Neal's commentary about just how -- and why -- this nation's public schools have fallen victim to their own misfortune.

"After reading this encyclopedia of failed attempts to stop the collapse of public schools, one can only conclude that education should be given back to parents who can exercise market choices in the education of their children," he says.

Neal's diverse background in education prepared him for the issues in "The Deserved Collapse of Public Schools." He has taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels, has served as an instructor for adult education classes and has taught at community colleges. He also progressed through the public school administrative ranks before leaving that environment to serve as associate director of an educational consulting firm. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, George Washington University and Ohio State University. In addition, Neal is the author of 12 books and 50 articles, all of which deal with some aspect of school labor relations. More information is available at http://www.schoolchoicetoday.com/.

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

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