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Active Outdoor Recreation on the Move: A $730 Billion Contributor to the U.S. Economy
New Report Quantifies Major Economic Contribution of Active Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced the availability of a report by Outdoor Industry Foundation, Southwick Associates, and Harris Interactive that details the enormous impact of outdoor recreation on the nation's economy. According to the study, active outdoor recreation contributes a total of $730 billion annually, supporting 6.5 million jobs (1 in 20 U.S. jobs), generating $88 billion in federal and state tax revenue and stimulating 8% of all consumer spending. This outdoor recreation economy is fueled by the more than three- quarters of Americans who participate in bicycling, camping, fishing, hunting, paddling, hiking, snow sports, and wildlife viewing activities.
"I've worked in several industries in my career and I can say it's a special opportunity to work in one that supports helping people fulfill their dreams, enjoy personal challenge and lead healthier lives through active outdoor pursuits. It's important for our industry to have such in-depth research that demonstrates the direct and the extended contributions that outdoor business makes to our national economy," commented Sally Jewell, CEO of REI. "Clearly, public lands are vital to the future of our industry, and to the health and well-being of the American people."
"Active outdoor recreation has grown into a major engine for our economy, producing millions of jobs and generating billions in tax dollars," said Frank Hugelmeyer, President of the Outdoor Industry Association. He continued, "Policymakers need to recognize this enormous economic contribution and encourage its continued growth when making decisions about the use of public space and parks and recreation."
Rob Southwick, the main author of the study, said, "Every dollar spent on goods and services related to outdoor activities ripples through the economy, stimulating additional spending by workers and suppliers." Southwick noted that direct expenditures on outdoor recreation are larger than spending on legal services, motion pictures and video industries and automobile and light truck manufacturing. Outdoor recreation is particularly important to rural America, where it "jumpstarts rural economic development, providing the lifeblood for communities that depend on recreation tourism for jobs," Southwick said.
The "Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Study" was released during the 25th Annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, a major event that now draws over 20,000 participants and more than 1,000 exhibitors involved in the active outdoor recreation industry.
A full copy of the study can be downloaded from the OIF website at: http://www.outdoorindustry.org/pdf/FinalOutdoorRecreationReportEC.pdf
About Outdoor Industry Association
Outdoor Industry Association(R) (OIA) is a national trade association whose mission is to ensure the growth and success of the outdoor industry. A wide spectrum of leading manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers of outdoor recreation equipment and services, as well as other related business entities make up OIA membership. OIA programs include representation in government/legislative affairs, cutting edge market research, member cost saving benefits and outreach initiatives to grow participation in outdoor activities and promote healthier lifestyles. Educational events, including the annual Outdoor Industry Rendezvous, Outdoor University, and the Capitol Summit in Washington, D.C., are hosted by OIA. Outdoor Industry Association is the exclusive endorser of the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow. For more information go to http://www.outdoorindustry.org/ or call 303.444.3353.
About Outdoor Industry Foundation
Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF) is a non-profit foundation established by Outdoor Industry Association to encourage active outdoor recreation for all Americans. OIF's charter is to increase participation in outdoor recreation and to encourage and support healthier active lifestyles. Through education, partnerships, programs and advocacy, OIF is working to make active outdoor recreation the number one leisure activity in America. We invite you to join us on this important mission by making a long term commitment to the health of our industry, our public lands, and our nation. For more information go to http://www.outdoorindustryfoundation.org/ or call 303.444.3353.
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Web site: http://www.outdoorindustry.org/
http://www.outdoorindustryfoundation.org/
Chelsea Stars Stand up and be Counted
It's the funny season again punters as this weekend the Millennium Stadium may be treated to the most expensive line up in English football's domestic history. With Chelsea having dipped its fingers into their tardis of a till the cupboard is far from bare. With Messieurs Shevchenko (GBP30 mill), Drogba (GBP24 mill), Essien (GBP24.4 mill) and Carvalho (GBP19.85 mill) all likely to be on show, this really could be seen as a platform for Abramovich to flex his muscles before the start of the season.
Cantor Spreadfair, the sports spread betting exchange, have priced up the "Total Cost of the Chelsea starting XI" for this Sunday's Charity Shield game against Liverpool. The price is currently trading at 130 - 136 (in GBPmillions of course!) and if you think it will be less than this 'Sell' and if you think it will be more then 'Buy'. Factors to consider are that Terry and Ballack are scored as frees and if Shaun Wright-Phillips starts he brings the price up GBP21 million. For more go to www.spreadfair.com where you can see how much each player is worth and of course trade on the market.
For those unversed in the ways of spread betting, this punting medium simply asks you to go Hi (Buy) or Low (Sell) of a price. The more right you are the more you win and the more wrong you are the more you lose. So if you Buy the Chelsea Starting XI price this Sunday at 136 for GBP10 a point and the starting XI totals GBP140 million you win (GBP4 x GBP10) GBP40 and if its only 130 then you would lose GBP60 (6 x GBP10).
With this new season comes the usual bookmaker fare but Cantor Spreadfair are offering something a bit different. For example - How many points will teams score in a season? - Arsenal are currently trading at around 76 points and Man United at 77 points. Or you could do a spread bet on where a team finishes in the Premiership; so for example Tottenham are expected to finish in 6th position.
So wherever you allegiances lie this season good luck and just pray Mr Abramovich doesn't unleash his wallet on you.
Spread betting is a leveraged product that can rapidly result in losses substantially in excess of your initial stake. Ensure you understand the risks as it may not be suitable for everyone.
Source: Cantor Spreadfair
Regence Golf Clinic at Boeing Greater Seattle Classic Shows Families How to Get Healthy and Golf Like a Pro
Golf Clinic With Champions Tour Professional Tom Kite and a Special Guest
Appearance From Former Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez Highlight
Family-Friendly Activities
WHAT: Regence BlueShield will sponsor a Family Golf Clinic at the
Boeing Greater Seattle Classic, where families can enjoy fun
activities, learn about health and fitness and get golf tips
from a champion. The Classic is a PGA Champions Tour event.
Champions Tour Professional Tom Kite will lead the golf clinic.
Kite is a former US Open Champion and World Golf Hall of Famer.
Edgar Martinez, former designated hitter for the Seattle
Mariners, will make a special appearance to greet fans and sign
autographs.
Thomas Williamson-Kirkland, M.D. a physician with the department
of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Mason
Medical Center will be on hand to address life and fitness over
age 50.
Proceeds from the Boeing Greater Seattle Classic will benefit
the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
WHY: As part of its charitable giving focus on healthy kids, Regence
is sponsoring the clinic to help families learn more about how
to live safer, healthier lives.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge at 36005 SE Ridge St. Call 1-888-REGENCE
or visit www.wa.regence.com for more information and directions.
Source: Regence Golf Clinic
Web site: http://www.wa.regence.com/
Solo, Round-The-World Sailboat Skipper Will Display Boat At Baltimore Marine Center/Marine Max Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006
Tim Troy's 60-Foot Boat Being Preparing For Crossing Atlantic To Spain For Start Of VELUX 5 OCEANS Race
Fewer Than 200 People Have Sailed Around The World Alone
Tim Troy of Crownsville, MD who is participating in the VELUX 5 OCEANS, a solo, round-the-world sailboat race, will display his boat and answer media questions regarding his voyage on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at Baltimore Marine Center/Marine Max - 1800 Clinton Street. Troy will host a limited number of media representatives on a first- call basis for morning and afternoon sails in addition to offering dockside interviews.
The America One Challenge Team, headed by Troy, fields his IMOCA Open 60 class Margaret Anna, named for his daughters, for the race. Troy, the 48- year-old managing partner of the Delmarva/CSI Company in Maryland, and a seasoned blue water sailor, took up the sport at twelve years of age when an uncle took him for a two-week sail on the Chesapeake Bay. He is a two-time winner of the Bermuda 1-2 race, a single-handed competition between Newport, RI and Bermuda. He has over 100,000 miles of blue water sailing experience. His French Open 60 was built by the MagOCEA group in 1998, the same builder that built the PRB, the boat that won back-to-back Vendee Globe races.
The Margaret Anna is 60 feet in length and weighs just nine tons. She has a beam of 19.25 feet and draws 14.75 feet. The keel accounts for 3.5 tons of the total boat weight. It is a unique cantilever design that allows for maximum performance and speed. There is also a water ballast system and a forward dagger board to improve up-wind performance.
During the trans-Atlantic crossing from France to the United States, the boat consistently exceeded 20 knots and Troy believes she is capable of much more.
Peter Vaka is heading the effort to communicate with the world media during the preparation phase and continuing through the race. Sandy Clark, an accomplished sailor, sail maker and designer is the third member of the team.
The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the oldest, toughest and most prestigious solo, round- the-world yacht race, starts October 22 from the Spanish port of Bilbao- Bizkaia. The race follows a Grand Prix format from Bilbao-Bizkaia, Spain to Fremantle, Western Australia and then to Norfolk, Virginia USA before a final transatlantic sprint back to Bilbao-Bizkaia in Spring 2007. The race attracts both the elite of yachting as well as novice daredevils to spend months at sea alone. Skippers will each cover 30,000 miles; cross five oceans, and in the course of the race face some of the harshest condition in nature. The 2006- 2007 race is expected to have between ten and 20 boats from sailing nations around the world.
Doug Hofman, a Minnesotan, is the other U.S. skipper participating in the event. This is the Jubilee year of the race and sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, the first man to ever sail non-stop, single-handed around the world is making a return to solo competition in his Open 60 Grey Power.
The race has a rich sporting heritage having been contested every four years since 1982, previously under the titles of 'BOC Challenge' and more recently 'Around Alone.' Visit www.velux5oceans.com and www.sailamericaone.org for additional information.
Source: VELUX America
Web site: http://www.velux5oceans.com/
http://www.sailamericaone.org/
Team Hard Way Leads Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Event in Beaufort
Team Hard Way, captained by Todd Korker of Jupiter, Fla., caught a kingfish weighing 44 pounds, 15 ounces to lead day one of the $330,000 Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour event presented by Yamaha in Beaufort, where teams are competing for a top award of as much as $100,000 cash.
Fishing a 33-foot Hydra-Sports Vector center console with triple Yamaha outboards, Korker was joined by Marty Koehler and Jeshua Koehler, both of Hopewell Junction, NY, and Josh Denton of Melbourne, Fla. The team found the top kingfish in about 50 feet of water 27 miles northeast of Port Royal Inlet.
"We shot to a spot where we had seen kingfish before the tournament and they weren't there," Korker said. "So we just went and found the bait pods, fished the bait and that's where we caught the kingfish."
Korker said his team had captured a variety of live baitfish in hopes that they would be prepared for whatever the day presented. Their big fish ate a 2-pound Spanish mackerel in the prop wash around 10:20 a.m. Denton handled the rod and Korker gaffed the kingfish after a 30-minute fight.
Korker said that paying attention to what was happening in the water led them to the right bait decision. "The strategy is to match the hatch. You go to the bait pods and see what the kingfish are feeding on and then you feed them what they're eating. They were feeding on Spanish mackerel, so that's what we fed them."
Rounding out the top five teams are Team Salty Dog captained by Jeff Osborne of St. Augustine, Fla. (38 pounds, 3 ounces); Team Cat Daddy captained by Danny Mathis of Gonzalez, La. (36 pounds, 8 ounces); Team Wild Ride captained by Randy Griffin Jr. of Hampstead, N.C. (34 pounds, 11 ounces); Team Kellogg's captained by Bryan Edwards of Little River, S.C. (33 pounds, 7 ounces).
Teams caught 74 kingfish Thursday weighing 1,580 pounds 9 ounces.
FLW Kingfish Tour qualifying tournaments are three-day events. The entire field competes Thursday and Friday and the top five teams compete Saturday. The winning team is determined based on the heaviest kingfish from Thursday or Friday plus the heaviest kingfish from Saturday. Boats will launch from Beaufort's Downtown Marina Friday and Saturday at 6:30 a.m. Friday's weigh-in will be held at Downtown Marina beginning at 4 p.m., and the final weigh-in will be held at the Beaufort Wal-Mart located 350 Robert Smalls Parkway beginning at 4 p.m.
The next FLW Kingfish Tour event will be held Sept. 21-23 in Southport, N.C.
The $1.82 million Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour consists of four regular-season events. After four events are complete, the top 50 teams compete in the three-day, no-entry-fee $500,000 Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship to be held in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Nov. 9-11. The championship team will take home as much as $150,000.
Named after the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood, FLW Outdoors administers the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Series, Stren Series, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Wal-Mart Texas Tournament Trail, Stratos Owners' Tournament Trail, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series and Wal-Mart FLW Redfish Series. These circuits offer combined purses exceeding $36.9 million through 241 events in 2006. For more information on FLW Outdoors and its tournament programs, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000.
Wal-Mart and many of America's largest and most respected companies support FLW Outdoors and its tournament trails. Wal-Mart signed on as title sponsor of the FLW Tour in 1997 and today is the title sponsor of all FLW Outdoors events. For more information on Wal-Mart, visit Wal-Mart.com.
Source: FLW Outdoors
Web site: http://www.flwoutdoors.com/
Odds for the 2006 Cy Young winners are up!
Sportsbook.com puts Brandon Webb and Roy Halladay out in front
Sportsbook.com, the world's largest online sportsbook and casino, is the first to post odds for the 2006 Cy Young Awards. Major League Baseball teams are racing to reach the post season, and leading the charge are some of baseball's best strong arms.
Pitchers worthy of a mention alongside the famed Denton "Cyclone" Young include the National League's Brandon Webb of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who despite a sore elbow in recent games is the top contender and a 5-2 bet. In the American League, Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay beat the Orioles Wednesday, joining Justin Verlander and Curt Schilling as the only 14-game winners in the AL. The native of Denver is the odds maker favorite at 3-1.
"The playoffs are looming in MLB and with all teams fighting to play into October the stars who will lift their teams to the occasion are starting to emerge," said Alex Czajkowski, Sportsbook.com. "Everybody bets on baseball and the Cy Young and MVP contenders will be the players on everyone's mind. At Sportsbook.com bettors can pick their award winners first."
National League American League
2006 NL Cy Young - Odds to Win 2006 AL Cy Young - Odds to Win
Brandon Webb (Dbacks) 5-2 Joe Nathan (Twins) 3-1
Billy Wagner (Mets) 3-1 Roy Halladay (Blue Jays) 3-1
Carlos Zambrano (Cubs) 4-1 Jonathan Papelbon (Red Sox) 4-1
Aaron Harang (Reds) 5-1 Justin Verlander (Tigers) 4-1
Tom Glavine (Mets) 6-1 Francisco Liriano (Twins) 9-2
Tom Gordon (Phillies) 8-1 Johan Santana (Twins) 9-2
Jason Isringhausen (Cards) 10-1 Mariano Rivera (Yankees) 8-1
Brad Penny (Dodgers) 10-1 Curt Schilling (Red Sox) 10-1
Chris Carpenter (Cards) 8-1 Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees) 15-1
Trevor Hoffman (Padres) 15-1
2006 NL MVP - Odds to Win
Albert Pujols 3-1 Matt Holiday 15-1
Carlos Beltran 9-2 Carlos Delgado 15-1
Alfonso Soriano 6-1 Adam Dunn 18-1
Chase Utley 7-1 Garrett Atkins 18-1
Andruw Jones 7-1 Jason Bay 20-1
David Wright 7-1 Jeff Francoeur 20-1
Lance Berkman 10-1 Edgar Renteria 30-1
Jose Reyes 10-1 Aramis Ramirez 30-1
Ryan Howard 10-1 Chipper Jones 30-1
Miguel Cabrara 12-1 Rafael Furcal 30-1
2006 AL MVP - Odds to Win
David Ortiz 4-1 Grady Sizemore 18-1
Justin Morneau 5-1 Michael Young 20-1
Jermaine Dye 7-1 Joe Mauer 20-1
Vernon Wells 7-1 Jason Giambi 20-1
Vladimir Guerrero 7-1 Maglio Ordonez 25-1
Jim Thome 8-1 Gary Matthews Jr 30-1
Travis Hafner 8-1 Paul Konerko 30-1
Manny Ramirez 8-1 Carlos Lee 40-1
Troy Glaus 12-1 Mark Loretta 40-1
Derek Jeter 12-1 Carl Crawford 40-1
Ichiro Suzuki 15-1 Johnny Damon 50-1
Alex Rodriguez 15-1 Nick Swisher 60-1
Miguel Tejada 15-1 Raul Ebanez 60-1
For more MLB odds please visit sportsbook.com.
About Sportsbook.com:
Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, where millions of adult Americans bet on sports, play poker and enjoy blackjack and other casino games online in a regulated and licensed jurisdiction. Named the "Best US Sports Book" by the industry's top magazine, eGaming Review, Sportsbook.com has been leading the online gaming industry since 1996. Dwarfing its nearest competitors in the US, Sportsbook.com has been the first to achieve every significant industry milestone, from record turnover to active users to number of bets - achieving a peak of fifteen bets per second. As the US online gaming leader, the firm and its products have been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, CNN, ESPN, Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Financial Times, USA Today and in every major newspaper in the US.
Sportsbook.com is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, , the world's leading publicly traded online gaming company. Sportingbet PLC, headquartered in London, England, has been voted number one in the industry for two years in a row by the authoritative eGaming Review Power 50 Survey.
Source: Sportsbook.com
Racing Legends Team Up to Lead Detroit Muscle
Racing legends and pioneers Rick Dyer, Pro-Street World Champion, and Danny Scott, NMCA and NSCA Champion, have teamed up to lead Detroit Muscle's custom car design and manufacturing studios. Until today, no other company has been successful pairing the strength and accuracy of a Tier 1 supplier with the excitement of a powerful aftermarket company. This proven management team will lead Detroit Muscle's efforts in custom car builds, car care products, performance parts, and much more.
Founded in 2004 by aftermarket executives LJ Lobsinger, Jr. and Darren Hamilton, Detroit Muscle first captured the enthusiasm of racing fans everywhere with its "100% Pure" logo emblazoned on trackside hats, work shirts, jackets, and t-shirts. In 2005 Detroit Muscle teamed up with Tier 1 giant, CMI-Schneible Group, to begin building custom high performance cars and motorcycles. Founder LJ Lobsinger says, "CMI's understanding of the latest technology gives us an added level of safety and reliability in our custom car building program."
Taking 1st place awards at this year's Autorama show for the trick 1940 Ford Panel Truck design complete with GPS, leather lumbar seats, and an attention to detail unlike any other, the award-winning Detroit Muscle design team continues to capture industry attention with custom car builds, industry- first products like the patented Rejex(R) automotive barrier, and the expanding line of apparel including the hot new women's line.
Meet the new Detroit Muscle management team at the Detroit Muscle "Cruisin' for a Dream" Custom Car Show for Cornerstone Schools Association of Detroit on August 13th at the Fox & Hounds restaurant in Bloomfield Hills. This charitable event features some of the Detroit areas hottest cars, local notables, and fine dining. You can also see them at the Detroit Muscle Sponsored Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise on August 18th - 20th at the Detroit Muscle display at Nine Mile and Woodward. For information on any future event, please call (248) 634-8134.
Web site: http://www.detroitmuscleusa.com/
Karl Malone, Former NBA Star, Signs Franchise Agreement with Huddle House(R), Inc.
Karl Malone, former NBA All-Star power forward, has closed on a future Huddle House(R) site in his home state of Louisiana. The full service family restaurant, will be located on Main Street in Farmerville, Louisiana and is projected to open sometime before the end of 2006.
The franchise company name is Trifecta and consists of three partners including Malone, John Crow and Andrew Trotter. Trotter will act as Operating Partner and brings multi-unit restaurant management experience to the team, most recently with Sonic.
"We are ecstatic about having someone like Karl with his business stature become a franchisee of Huddle House," states Philip M. Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer of Huddle House, Inc. Malone also owns interest in auto dealerships and timber.
Huddle House offers a wide variety of cooked to order food, fresh off the grill for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for serving any meal, all day, Huddle House features signature "Big House" breakfast and sandwich platters, lunchtime salads and USDA Choice steak dinners.
"We have enjoyed positive comparable sales growth for over 40 years which is a direct result of partnering with quality franchisees such as Trifecta," Greifeld stated.
With annual system wide sales of $230 million, Atlanta, Ga.-based Huddle House Inc. was founded in 1964. Huddle House has 410 restaurants located in 16 states throughout the Southeast, Missouri and mid-Atlantic regionsSource: Huddle House
Web site: http://www.huddlehouse.com/
The Sky's No Longer the Limit: Foot Pod Makes Indoor Training Possible With Garmin(R) Forerunner(R) 305
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) , today introduced an accessory to the popular Forerunner 305 that allows athletes to train indoors where a GPS signal is unavailable. Named the Forerunner 305 Foot Pod, the shoe-mounted device wirelessly communicates with the wrist-worn Forerunner 305 to provide accurate distance and speed while training on treadmills or indoor tracks.
"The Forerunner has developed a large group of fans, thanks to its accuracy and amazing array of features," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "Now, with the Foot Pod, the Forerunner 305 increases its versatility even more."
Once the accessory is turned on, the Forerunner 305 recognizes its wireless signal and asks if the user wishes to train using the Foot Pod instead of with the Forerunner's built-in GPS. Once confirmed, the Forerunner 305 deactivates the GPS and the Foot Pod begins measuring the workout. The Foot Pod communicates to the wrist unit using Dynastream's ANT +Sport wireless technology, a commonly available platform for connectivity and interoperability between sports accessories and equipment.
The Foot Pod uses a pair of accelerometers to measure each stride to provide a runner's speed and distance information. The unit features a simple and secure lace-mounted attachment, and runs on a single AAA battery (70 hours typical use). The Foot Pod is 97% accurate out of the box and 99% when calibrated, and it can be worn in tandem with the Forerunner 305's wireless heart rate monitor.
The versatile Forerunner series of personal trainers let users completely customize their devices with features like Auto Lap and Auto Pause that let users measure, calculate and analyze lap times. Virtual Partner lets users compete against themselves by graphically displaying goal pace/speed compared to current pace/speed. Alerts can be programmed to let users know when to speed up, slow down or stop.
Athletes can tailor their workouts to meet specific goals and objectives with Garmin's Training Center(TM) utility. Users may create their own workouts or use workout templates that can be downloaded into the unit for any level of personal training. Foot Pod data is also compatible with MotionBased.com, a ground-breaking web-based application that translates GPS, heart rate and cadence data into performance analysis, online mapping and route sharing. MotionBased(TM) displays the information acquired through charts, illustrations, reports and maps.
The Foot Pod is only compatible with the Forerunner 305 model and will be available in October 2006 for a suggested retail price of $99.99. For more information, visit http://www.garmin.com/ or http://garmin.blogs.com/ .
Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and Forerunner are registered trademarks, and Training Center and MotionBased are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
DYNASTREAM
Dynastream Innovations is a privately owned company with world-leading expertise in the research and development of wireless and inertial technology for consumer, commercial, medical and industrial markets. ANT is a trademark of Dynastream Innovations. Dynastream is headquartered in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. Websites: http://www.dynastream.com/ , http://www.thisisant.com/
Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions and expected product availability dates are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html . No forward- looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Garmin International Inc.
Web site: http://www.garmin.com/
http://www.dynastream.com/
http://www.thisisant.com/
http://garmin.blogs.com/
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Named Cover Athlete for Best Selling Kids Video Game
Backyard Football 2007 GBA Ships Next Month
Humongous, Inc. announced today that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the 2006 Super Bowl-winning QB, will be featured on the cover of Backyard Football 2007. Due for release in mid-September, Backyard Football is the best selling kids football game franchise ever and the only one to hold the NFL and PLAYERS INC licenses.
"I'm excited to be on the Backyard Football team," says Roethlisberger. "Backyard Football is an awesome game that teaches kids that becoming a great player is built on teamwork and mastering the fundamentals while having fun. That's how touchdowns are scored and big games are won."
Now in its fifth iteration, Backyard Football 2007 combines fun and fantasy with realistic NFL plays and strategies appropriate for children. Available for Game Boy(R) Advance, Backyard Football 2007 includes all 32 NFL teams as well as a roster of animated kid versions of current football superstars including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Shaun Alexander, Michael Vick, as well as Roethlisberger.
"Ben Roethlisberger is an inspiration to kids who love football. His commitment to his team and loyalty to his community epitomizes the Backyard Sports philosophy," says Lauren Schechtman Allen, Co-President, Humongous. "It's this kind of passion that we look for in a Backyard Sports highlight player."
Backyard Football 2007 is rated "E" (Everyone) by ESRB and has an MSRP of $29.99 for the Game Boy(R) Advance.
Backyard Football 2007, produced by Humongous, Inc. is the latest entry in the Backyard Sports series, the best selling sports video gaming franchise for kids and the only game brand licensed by nearly ALL professional US sports leagues: Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Players Association, National Football League, PLAYERS INC, National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, and National Hockey League. Since 1996 the franchise has sold over 10 million units and has received over a hundred awards. What's more, according to an independent study, 15 percent of boys in the United States ages five to 10 own at least one Backyard Sports game.
NOTE: Game Boy Advance is a trademark of Nintendo.
Source: Humongous, Inc.
Cingular Revs Up 'Race Talk' Promotion During Motorsports Coverage on NBC and TNT
Fans can answer poll questions for chance to win VIP race experience to Miami
The second half of the race season is underway and the top drivers are positioning themselves for a run at the championship. Cingular Wireless, primary sponsor of the No. 31 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Burton, is giving one lucky fan a chance to experience all of this excitement in person VIP-style at the last race of the season in Homestead, Fla. Cingular "Race Talk," which launches this month during motorsports coverage on NBC and TNT, gives viewers the chance to win a chartered VIP trip to Miami, spending money and a customized No. 31 Cingular- branded golf cart.
The sweepstakes is part of Cingular's popular on-air polling program that will air through November on race telecasts on NBC and TNT. Viewers are prompted to text message "RACE" to 191 and answer a race-specific question, with the results revealed on-air during the race broadcast. Each participant receives one entry into the sweepstakes for every "Race Talk" poll response submitted. Consumers can also opt-in to play racing-themed trivia, with each question answered counting for one additional contest entry. A grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive a flight and accommodations for two to Miami, a VIP experience to the race in Homestead on November 19, $10,000 spending money and a special No. 31 Cingular-branded golf cart, similar to the one used by Burton in television advertisements for Cingular's MEdia Net service. Information about the sweepstakes can be obtained at http://www.cingular31.com/.
"This program fits in with our strategy of using our motorsports involvement to offer fans creative ways to experience the excitement of stock car racing in a format that is unique to Cingular," said Tim McGhee, Cingular director of national sponsorships. "Jeff Burton and the No. 31 Cingular Chevrolet are having an impressive season and the second half of the year is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling yet for TEAM Cingular."
During the first half of the race season Cingular's Virtual Crew Chief, broadcast during race telecasts on FOX and FX, gave viewers the opportunity to answer poll questions for the chance to "Win Jeff Burton's Pay-Day" at the race in Daytona Beach, Fla., on July 1. Russell Tillson of Virginia Beach, Va., was the grand prize winner in the "Win Jeff Burton's Pay-Day" sweepstakes after being randomly selected from more than one million entries. Burton's 15th place finish in that race earned Tillson a $122,920 pay-day.
This year marks Cingular's fifth season as a primary sponsor of the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet and Burton's second year behind the wheel. He currently ranks third in the Cup Series point standings, buoyed by four Top 5 finishes and 13 Top 10 finishes. For his career he has 17 victories, four poles, 98 top-five and 167 top-10 finishes and finished in the top-10 in the Cup point standings from 1997-2001.
ABOUT CINGULAR WIRELESS
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 57.3 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(TM) 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/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.
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Next Generation Sony Digital Music Players Help Fitness Enthusiasts Keep the Beat
Pre-sales Begin for New Sports Walkman Players
Whether you walk or run, Sony's new digital music player can provide the appropriate soundtrack for your workout. The newest S2 Sports(R) Walkman(R) devices, which are jam-packed with features for your preferred exercise program, are available today for pre-order online at SonyStyle.com.
Since the first Sports Walkman was introduced in 1984, Sony has built a legacy of durable, water resistant music players for active lifestyles, and these devices are no exception. The flash-based S2 Sports Series Walkman music players include popular components that Sony customers have come to expect, plus new tools specifically designed to enhance your workout program.
Based on Sony's G-Sensor technology, which recognizes speed variation, the Music Pacer feature integrates music into the workout experience. With the Music Pacer feature, the player gauges your speed, tempo and acceleration, automatically switching to the appropriate personalized walking or running playlist to match your stride. The Shuffle Shake feature lets you easily and quickly switch to shuffle mode by shaking the player three times within two seconds.
Pick Up the Pace
If you want to increase intensity when walking or running, the step, distance and calorie counter features (in sports mode) enable you to track the number of steps taken, the distance traveled and the calories burned. The set target feature allows you to input the amount of time, calories or distance you want to achieve for your workout, so the music will play until the target is accomplished.
The player will record the step count, distance and calories burned history from your last seven workouts, so you can track your progress. You can also use it as a stopwatch to time yourself.
Ode to Gym Rats
For life at the gym, the FM tuner and quick charge features are essential. The built-in FM tuner not only lets you listen to your favorite radio stations and sets the most visited stations so you can easily and quickly find them, but it can also be used to tune into TV programs playing in many gyms. If you're running late but still want to fit in your workout, all you need is three minutes to charge your player to get up to three hours of playback. At full battery capacity, enjoy up to 18 hours of listening.
The MP3 player is cylindrical in design and fits into the included armband, which straps securely and comfortably around your arm. About the size of a tube of lipstick, the device is water resistant and made of aluminum, weighs about one ounce, and won't weigh you down. Though compact, the players can store up to 1,350 songs on the 2GB model and 685 songs on the 1GB model.
"This is a runner's best friend. You don't need a running buddy because it makes your workout fly by," said Allan Jason, vice president at Sony Electronics. "Research shows that music motivates people to stick to their exercise schedules and lose more weight. With this player, you'll look forward to your next walk or run."
Music Management 101
To simplify the music management process, these new devices support AAC (non-DRM), MP3, WMA (non-DRM), and ATRAC(R) music files. They are compatible with CONNECT(TM) Music, the Sony CONNECT online music service and include SonicStage(R) CP software to import, manage and transfer music collections. To make it as easy as possible to quickly download a running and a walking playlist, CONNECT(TM) Music offers themed music mixes, including the fast-paced "Sizzling Summer." These playlists are located in the Essential Mixtapes section of the site, available from the home page at www.connect.com.
For added flexibility, the new Walkman player's distinctive one-line organic electroluminescence (OEL) display accommodates both left-handed and right-handed users alike. With its ability to rotate the orientation of the display, track and title names, the time and date, plus other information can now be viewed how ever you prefer.
The devices come with black, sports style headphones and an armband. To enhance the sound, you can set the equalizer to match the type of music you are listening to (jazz, pop, heavy or custom) or simply turn it off.
Pricing and Availability
The S2 Sports Walkman music players come in two different capacities:
* The NW-S203F player has a total capacity of 1GB and will cost around
$120, and
* The NW-S205F player has a total capacity of 2GB and will cost around
$150 dollars.
The players will be available in September at www.sonystyle.com, in Sony Style retail stores nationwide, and at authorized dealers across the country.
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