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Sept 13

Verizon Wireless, el principal proveedor de telefonía móvil del país, y Sonic Branding Solutions (Sonic), un desarrollador y editor líder de entretenimiento móvil, anunciaron hoy que la popular aplicación para crear tonos de sonido de Sonic, ToneMaker DJ, y su aplicación innovadora para crear protectores de pantalla, Wallpaper Maker, están disponibles con el servicio Get It Now(R) de Verizon Wireless. Estas aplicaciones ofrecen a los usuarios de Verizon Wireless nuevas herramientas de personalización para ayudarles a crear sonidos e imágenes únicas para sus teléfonos móviles.

Los usuarios de Verizon Wireless con determinados teléfonos habilitados con Get It Now ahora pueden acceder el principal producto galardonado de Sonic, ToneMaker DJ. Los usuarios con ToneMaker DJ pueden crear tonos de sonido originales con una interfaz fácil de usar de cuatro tonos que descarga y mezcla miles de sonidos no exclusivos de celebridades y músicos famosos. Los artistas en ciernes pueden exponer su trabajo y descargar y revisar las creaciones de otros que hayan producido tonos de sonido con ToneMaker DJ.

Wallpaper Maker es el primer diseñador de protectores de pantalla que permite que los usuarios tomen fotos de cualquier fuente o seleccionen de una vasta colección de protectores de pantalla prediseñados y los personalicen utilizando una extensa biblioteca de efectos especiales y clip-art. Con capacidades de edición avanzadas, los usuarios de Verizon Wireless pueden elevar la personalización de sus teléfonos móviles a un próximo nivel creando protectores de pantalla originales y diseñados a su gusto. Al igual que con ToneMaker DJ, Sonic integró una vasta gama de funciones comunitarias en Wallpaper Maker.

John Harrobin, vicepresidente de medios digitales para Verizon Wireless, dijo, "Los productos innovadores de Sonic ofrecen a los usuarios de Verizon Wireless una libertad creativa para personalizar sus teléfonos móviles, ayudándoles a llevar los tonos de sonido y protectores de pantalla al próximo nivel de personalización".

"Estas innovaciones marcan la primera vez que los individuos pueden verdaderamente personalizar sus teléfonos móviles creando tonos de sonido y protectores de pantalla a su gusto, únicos como los usuarios en si", dijo David JP Danon, CEO de Sonic. "El acceso a ToneMaker DJ y Wallpaper Maker para los usuarios de Verizon Wireless significa que ahora tienen la libertad de crear exactamente lo que desean ver y escuchar en sus teléfonos móviles".

Los usuarios de Verizon Wireless con determinados teléfonos habilitados con Get It Now pueden descargar ToneMaker DJ del pasillo de compras getTONES o Wallpaper Maker del pasillo de compras getWALLPAPER de la tienda virtual Get It Now; cada aplicación está disponible por $4.49 de acceso mensual. Los cargos por descargas de aplicaciones de Get It Now varían y se aplican otros cargos de tiempo aire por navegación, descargas y uso de ciertas aplicaciones. Los usuarios necesitan tener el servicio digital de Verizon Wireless para acceder a la tienda virtual de Get It Now.

Para obtener mayor información sobre los productos y servicios de Verizon Wireless, visite una tienda Verizon Wireless Communications Store, llame gratis al, 1-800-2 JOIN IN o visite http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Para obtener mayor información acerca de Sonic Branding Solutions por favor visite http://www.sonicbrandingsolutions.com/.

Acerca de Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless tiene y opera la red móvil más confiable del país y cuenta con 54.8 millones de clientes de sus servicios de voz y datos. Verizon Wireless, con sede en Basking Ridge, Nueva Jersey, es una sociedad conjunta de Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) y Vodafone (NYSE y LSE: VOD). Para más información, visite http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Si desea recibir secuencias de video, con resolución apropiada para difusión, y fotografías de alta resolución sobre las operaciones de Verizon Wireless, visite http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Acerca de Sonic

Sonic Branding Solutions Inc., es un desarrollador y editor líder global de entretenimiento móvil con una línea de productos que presenta algunos de los títulos de mayor venta en Estados Unidos y en el exterior. La tecnología innovadora, licencias sólidas y su visión creativa se unen en productos como ToneMaker DJ, Name That Tune(R), Hip Hop Hollywood Squares(R), Screensaver Maker y más. Las aplicaciones de Sonic están disponibles a través de las portadoras en todo el mundo.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today urges the Senate to follow the approach to improving port security introduced by a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senator Susan Collins and to resist other extraneous amendments that might bog down the process, risking the opportunity to pass a good bill that will help secure our nation's ports, people and economy. RILA represents some of the largest and most knowledgeable stakeholders in the supply chain system.

"The Senate has the opportunity to pass strong bipartisan port security legislation and we avidly support this effort," said Paul Kelly, RILA's senior vice president, government affairs. "However, we call on the Senate to reject amendments that take an unrealistic approach to improving port security and may derail passage of this important legislation."

RILA called on the Senate to reject a scanning amendment (S 4930) introduced by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), calling the amendment "unrealistic, a diversion of resources and potentially damaging to the U.S. and global economies." RILA also urged Senators to reject a second amendment (S 4938) by Senator Schumer that would place a tax on all containers entering the United States.

"The Schumer amendment mandates the use of technology that is not ready to be deployed throughout the supply chain and has the potential to significantly impede the flow of commerce and damage the U.S. and global economy," said Kelly. "RILA and its members are strongly opposed to the amendment because it would put containers at greater risk of tampering, and would divert resources away from the current successful risk assessment approach. A container at rest is a container at risk."

Kelly continued, "Both the GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act passed by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the House of Representatives-approved SAFE Ports Act (passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 421 to 2) address the scanning issue by calling for pilot projects to test the effectiveness and operational ability to conduct 100 percent container scanning. In addition, the House bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct an evaluation of scanning systems, taking into consideration false alarm rates and other operational issues, the impact on trade, the need for international cooperation, and the ability to integrate and deploy these systems overseas. These provisions represent the best approach to addressing this issue and will help to answer important operational and economic questions that will be critical to understanding how to effectively implement improved container scanning.

"The amendment will require scanning of the vast majority of cargo that poses no risk, and result in unnecessary delays that would damage the economy without improving security," said Kelly. "A study by the Rand Corp this June found that 100 percent scanning would add 5.5 hours to the movement of each of the 11 million containers that enter the US every year. U.S. manufacturing depends on 'just-in-time' delivery. Even a delay of several days in delivering needed inputs to U.S. manufacturing would have a devastating impact on the economy. A recent Washington Post editorial opposing 100 percent scanning proposals has it right: 'inspecting 100 percent of containers is a slogan, not a solution.'"

Regarding a tax on containers, Kelly stated, "Over the years, retailers have a long track record of funding and investing millions of dollars in security-related initiatives through federal tax, port/terminal security fees, C-TPAT funding and other charges/investments. According to a 2004 GAO report, industry pays $16 billion dollars a year in user fees and Customs duties. Yet only twenty-five percent of these funds are spent on the ports. Before additional user fees are put in place, Congress should ensure that existing user fees are dedicated to security purposes."

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is a trade association of the largest and fastest growing companies in the retail industry. Its members include retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales. RILA members operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, have facilities in all 50 states, and provide millions of jobs domestically and worldwide.

Source: Retail Industry Leaders Association

Web site: http://www.retail-leaders.org/

Diagnosing at the point of care offers many advantages: increased patient empowerment, improved clinical outcomes, and fewer days at the hospital. As a result, physicians are ordering more point of care tests and companies are racing to meet growing demand. Their efforts are made easier by improved knowledge of diseases and drug responses at the molecular level and improved technologies that enable simpler, more self-contained testing. These trends, according to a new report from BioPerspectives, are expected to drive double-digit growth over the next five years. According to the new report -- "Point of Care Diagnostics Market in the US: Opportunities and Challenges" -- the market is expected to grow from $5.5 billion in 2005 to as much as $7.5 billion in 2010.

But this opportunity is not without challenges. Point of care diagnostics is a highly competitive and challenging marketplace, with more than 50 companies and 40 types of tests, not to mention regulatory guidelines, reimbursement challenges, and information technology infrastructure needs. Moreover, point of care testing is inherently more expensive than central laboratory-based testing on a per test basis, resulting in intense price pressure. Success in this market depends on a detailed understanding of the trends, the unmet needs, the technologies, and the prices.

This new report from BioPerspectives is the ideal tool for planning for success. The comprehensive analysis of the US market is based on (1) a proprietary comprehensive database of tests, (2) discussions with clinicians, (3) detailed assessments of current and emerging technologies, and (4) CDC, FDA, and professional organizational guidelines and publications. Twenty-one figures, 32 tables, and 57 company profiles present the information in a clear and accessible manner. "Point of Care Diagnostics Market in the US: Opportunities and Challenges" is the go-to tool for those wishing to enter and those wishing to stay current in this dynamic market.

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- Los artistas pueden presentarse al concurso hasta el 14 de octubre de 2006

¿Quién es el Rembrandt de nuestro tiempo? ¿Cómo inspira el "gran maestro holandés" a los artistas contemporáneos de todo el mundo? Para descubrirlo, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) ha lanzado una competición a nivel internacional bajo el título "Inspirado por Rembrandt". Los artistas de todo el mundo están invitados a participar a través del sitio web oficial rembrandt.rnw.nl. hasta el 14 de octubre de 2006. Competirán por un taller especial en la Academia Rietveld en Ámsterdam, un importante instituto de arte holandés. Las mejores entregas se mostrarán en una exposición que tendrá lugar en los Países Bajos.

Un jurado formado por expertos analizará las obras presentadas y seleccionará 10 semifinalistas, cuyos trabajos se expondrán en la página web rembrandt.rnw.nl. Mediante un formulario de voto en el sitio web el público general podrá elegir la obra de arte ganadora del 1 al 30 de noviembre. La ceremonia se celebrará en diciembre.

Embajadora cultural

Las celebraciones con motivo del 400 aniversario del nacimiento de Rembrandt se celebrarán en los Países Bajos a lo largo del año. En su función como embajadora de la cultura holandesa, Radio Netherlands proporciona una plataforma internacional multimedia para este "Año Rembrandt" a través de la radio, la televisión e Internet. A principios de año Radio Netherlands Worldwide emitió la obra dramática de radio 'The Edges of the Night Watch' en holandés, inglés, español, indonesio, francés e italiano.

Nota para los medios

Radio Netherlands Worldwide es el emisor público internacional holandés que ofrece noticias, información y cultura a través de la radio, la televisión e Internet, alcanzando a un público de unos 50 millones de personas a la semana.

Página web: www.radionetherlands.nl

Source: Radio Netherlands Worldwide

Viva de cerca el mundo veloz y competitivo del fútbol profesional y siga la inspiradora trayectoria de un muchacho que deja todo por alcanzar la gloria deportiva en Goal! The Dream Begins, la película distribuida por Buena Vista Home Entertainment que estará disponible en DVD el 12 de septiembre. En la tradición de exitosas películas deportivas como “Miracle” y “Glory Road”, Goal! The Dream Begins es la inspiradora historia de Santiago (Kuno Becker, "Lucia, Lucia"), un joven inmigrante mexicano de Los Ángeles que sueña con jugar en el fútbol profesional. Su estricto padre piensa que Santiago debería abandonar su sueño e instalarse definitivamente en la ciudad pero Santiago viaja a Inglaterra, donde consigue una prueba con el Newcastle United, uno de los mejores equipos de fútbol profesional del mundo. Completamente solo en esta nueva cultura, Santiago compite con algunos de los mejores jugadores. A fin de honrar a su familia y mantener su autenticidad, Santiago debe demostrar que cuenta con la determinación, la habilidad y la pasión por el juego para triunfar a pesar de todo.

Los materiales extras del DVD incluyen “The Beautiful Game”, un documental sobre el fútbol, el deporte más popular del planeta; el documental detrás de cámara “Behind The Pitch” sobre las emocionantes escenas futbolísticas de la película; comentarios del cineasta; video musical del grupo de rock Happy Mondays; y una colección de los mejores momentos futbolísticos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA.

La película cuenta con un elenco internacional que incluye a Alessandro Nivola (Face Off, Jurassic Park III) como el jugador estrella de Newcastle United; Marcel Lures (Mission Impossible) como el entrenador difícil pero justo de Newcastle; Stephen Dillane (King Arthur, The Greatest Game Ever Played) como el cazatalentos; y Anna Friel (Timeline) como la bella muchacha local que no renunciará a Santiago. Goal! The Dream Begins está disponible en DVD a un precio de venta sugerido de $29.99 en los Estados Unidos y $35.99 en Canadá.

EXTRAS
-- “The Beautiful Game " – documental sobre el emocionante fenómeno mundial del fútbol
-- “Behind The Pitch” – documental detrás de cámara que muestra cómo las intensas escenas futbolísticas de la película se integraron con partidos reales jugados por superestrellas del fútbol
-- Comentarios del cineasta
-- Vídeo musical de Happy Mondays: “Playground Superstar”
-- Mejores momentos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA

FECHA DE LANZAMIENTO: 12 de septiembre de 2006
-- Precio de venta sugerido: $29.99 en EE.UU.; $35.99 en Canadá
-- Clasificación: Estados Unidos: PG-13 por cierto contenido sexual, lenguaje grosero y breve referencia a drogas
-- Canadá: PG - No recomendada para niños pequeños
-- Los materiales extras no están clasificados ni subtitulados
-- Duración: Aproximadamente 118 minutos
-- Formato de imagen: 2.40:1 con formato para pantallas de TV de 16x9
-- Sonido de DVD: Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
-- Idiomas: Inglés, español, francés. Subtítulos en español.
-- Subtitulado para las personas con deficiencias auditivas.

Historia y guión de Mike Jeffries y Adrian Butchart; Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais. Dirigida por Danny Cannon.

Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base  SEPT 11,2006

1:58 P.M. EDT

MR. SNOW: We're just going low-tech here. I don't have any statements, so -- questions.

Q -- interactions with families at the two sites?

MR. SNOW: Mostly, at the first site with first responders, with firemen and EMS, what the President did is he went table to table, and also posed for photos with each of the tables, and spent a lot of time not only talking about what they've been through in the last five years, but many also had messages that they wanted to pass on to him.

When we got to Shanksville, I don't know -- were you guys out there? Did you get to see it? So you had a large semi-circle in which family --

Q -- started his way around and then --

MR. SNOW: Yes, he and the First Lady started at opposite ends and both of them worked all the way around. In some ways, because you had a lot more family members, these were more emotional. There were some people who were still clearly grieving about what happened five years ago. And he just chatted with them, took his time, listened to what people had to say, had condolences.

Also, with regard to Shanksville, a number of the families had been to the White House to see the United 93 movie, so in a number of cases, the President and some of us who had been at the movie, as well, had seen family members at least for the second time.

Q -- expecting the benediction in Shanksville? Did you know that was going to happen?

MR. SNOW: You know what, I did not study the schedule.

Q Can you give us any hints of what's to come in the speech tonight, and whether or not the President will say anything at the Pentagon, or will we have sort of a wordless day from the President until the speech?

MR. SNOW: You will have, effectively, to use your phrase, a wordless day until the speech. A wreath-laying -- the President will be meeting with the Defense Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. There will be some family members also and he will meet with them at the Pentagon. But there will be no formal remarks until the Oval Office tonight.

As I said before, really it's a reflective speech, what we have learned since September 11th, where we're going. But it is, as I've been at some pains to say in the last few days, it's not a political speech, it's not trying to draw political distinctions or issue calls to action. I think this is a time to try to talk in a way that unifies the American people.

Q Can you talk about the unscripted stop, the unscheduled stop last night to the firehouse and the memorial site? When was it planned, and just tell us a little about the specifics behind that?

MR. SNOW: Honestly, I don't know. I mean, I knew it had been in the works. This is a site that formally opened today and had just been previewed yesterday morning by some of the family members. This had been organized in part by family members of September 11th.

Q Why was it not on the schedule? Why was it a surprise?

MR. SNOW: Because we wanted to add some spice and zest to your life.

Q Was the President surprised by anything, or was this day basically what he expected? Or has he talked about anything striking him as unexpected at either of the stops?

MR. SNOW: I don't think there has been. My conversations have been cursory at this point. He's now -- he knew going in that this was going to be emotional, and it has been. You see people directly affected when we were at the firehouse. It's interesting because you sit around a table with people who mention -- matter-of-factly, but not casually -- the memorial services for people who died, how long it took to find bodies. For them, it's an incredible reality -- what's gone on with the family members, the ways in which, since September 11th, they've chosen to put together memorials, whether they be at hospitals or schools or neighborhoods. There have been people handing out pictures and cards and commemorations. It's very personal.

And again, with Shanksville, you have family members who were weeping and recalling what had happened. There's an interesting little detail which I got at both sites. The people in New York said, the weather has been exactly the same every September 11th since September 11th, 2001; and the people at Shanksville said the same thing, the same kind of weather conditions have prevailed each year since. I don't know what you make of it, but it's one thing that people took pains to mention.

So, again, going in, he knew this was going to be emotional, and it will be emotional at the Pentagon. We'll be talking -- for those of us who live in Washington, we have a lot more direct experience because we know a lot of the people, including survivors, as well as people who died.

Surprises -- I don't know if you go in with fixed expectations to a day like this. You go in knowing that you're going to be commemorating, you're going to be reaching out to people. I don't think it's the kind of day where you're surprised so much as you've just got to be ready for whatever you encounter.

Q -- one thing that maybe moved the President more than anything else? Just something that really sits with him from this day or last night?

MR. SNOW: I'd hesitate to characterize it just because, again, I haven't asked him that specific a question and I wouldn't want to try to make a guess at what stands out more. I'll try to find out, but I don't know.

Q Has the President expressed any frustration with the pace of reconstruction at Ground Zero? Have you heard him say, why is it taking so long?

MR. SNOW: I think the President realizes what's going on at Ground Zero is a byproduct of New York politics and it will have to get worked out.

Q -- sort of temporary nature of some of these memorials? I mean, the families set up this Visitors Center. I mean, it doesn't seem, after five years, like the best we could do.

MR. SNOW: Well, I think what you're asking for, Richard, is a federal program right now. I think it's astounding, you not only had that memorial, but I don't know if you guys saw the little area where we were observing as they walked down to lay the wreath yesterday. But it's still crowded with pictures and with badges and hats and uniform fragments. I think people, in various ways, know that they're not going to forget. And for that bit of remembrance, they don't need federal help. What they do need is for other people to remember and other people to pitch in and say, absolutely, we're going to do everything we can to prevent this from happening again.

Again, with the peculiar nature of what's going on in New York, we hope that authorities will work it out and they'll get going.

Q -- on the speech on the flights today on the chopper, on the plane?

MR. SNOW: The speech is pretty much wrapped up. It's now really down to very small touches, a word here, a word there. And it's been in that condition probably for -- well, certainly for the last 24 hours.

Q -- leave some space to kind of talk about for a few minutes what he saw today in the text?

MR. SNOW: Yes, there's a little bit. Again, it will be a short speech, reflective, but also talking about our commitment to winning the war on terror. I think what's probably going to happen is we're going to go back after the Pentagon, everybody is going to catch their breath. We'll probably do a run-through or two before the Oval Office address tonight.

All right, thanks.

Telecom Italia selecciona la Guía de Servicios Electrónicos (ESG) EXPWAY para llevar a cabo el despliegue de su servicio de TV móvil

 September 11 EXPWAY, el principal proveedor mundial de soluciones de software de gestión de servicios de contenido, se enorgullece al anunciar el despliegue de FastESG(TM), su solución de guía electrónica de servicios para TV móvil de Telecom Italia.

Telecom Italia ha seleccionado la solución EXPWAY FastESG (TM) para promover los servicios y el contenido disponibles en su nuevo servicio desplegado de TV móvil. Este despliegue confirma la posición de liderazgo de EXPWAY en el desarrollo y suministro de soluciones ESG compatibles con el estándar DVB IPDC en las redes DVB-H. Italia se ha convertido en el primer país en desplegar comercialemente los servicios de tipo DVB-H a gran escala.

Al permitir a los suscriptores el acceso, solicitud, visualización e interacción del contenido más relevante para ellos, la plataforma EXPWAY FastESG(TM) se sitúa en en el corazón del servicio de Telecom Italia. La Guía de Servicios Electrónicos mejora el que ya es considerado como lo más valioso del servicio de TV móvil: la emisión de contenido.

"Telecom Italia deseaba disponer de una ESG con especificaciones completas, y nuestra solución FastESG(TM) cumple completamente con este requisito", afirmó Antoine Weil, consejero delegado de EXPWAY. "EXPWAY apoya los servicios de TV móvil de Telecom Italia, ya que ofrece y permite disponer de una solución interactiva completa para los proveedores de contenido y también para los usuarios".

Al ser compatible con las especificaciones DVB IPDC, el estándar de convergencia respecto a las emisiones y servicios móviles, la solución EXPWAY FastESG(TM) sitúa a la Guía de Servicios Electrónicos en el camino de las oportunidades de ingresos para los operadores de los servicios de TV móvil. La solución de software de la Guía de Servicios Electrónicos, integrada en la red y en los teléfonos móviles, es la única entrada a la radio y los canales de TV y los programas bajo demanda en las redes móviles.

La solución EXPWAY se integra con los sistemas de acceso condicional y equipamiento de transmisiones, además de una amplia gama de dispositivos de consumo.

Acerca de EXPWAY

EXPWAY es un importante proveedor de soluciones completas de gestión de servicios y de contenido para las emisiones móviles, telecomunicaciones móviles y redes IP de banda ancha. Las soluciones de software de EXPWAY basadas en los estándares incluyen FastESG(TM), la solución ESG dedicada a la TV móvil y basada en las especificaciones DVB IPDC para DVB-H, FastEPG(TM), la solución EPG dedicada a IPTV y basada en DVB-IPTV y las especificaciones de TV-Anytime, además de los Servicios Interactivos, como las apuestas, votos y publicidad.

FastESG(TM) fue la primera solución compatible DVB IPDC desplegada a nivel comercial. Las soluciones de EXPWAY se integran con varios sistemas CAS y DRM, y ya han sido desplegadas en pruebas de mercado realizadas por los operadores de telecomunicaciones y emisiones de países como Italia, Francia, Alemania, Suecia y Japón, además de integrarse en los terminales mobiles, STB y TV de todo el mundo. Fundada en 2000, esta compañía privada tiene su sede en París (Francia). Si desea más información visite: www.expway.com

Source: EXPWAY

LAX Sets Remembrance Ceremonies for Sept. 11

Officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with the relighting of the LAX Pylons on Sunday, Sept. 10; and a "Circle of Unity" and wreath-laying ceremonies on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

WHAT:

1. LAX Pylons Relighting, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9:01 p.m., following a six-month modernization project. Without ceremony, the LAX pylons will be turned on with red, white and blue programming at 9:01 p.m. that will continue for 27 hours until midnight Sept. 11. The landmark series of color light structures are comprised of 15 100-foot-high pylons in a circle at the Century Boulevard entrance to LAX and 11 more pylons ranging in height from 25 to 60 feet along the Century Boulevard median between Aviation and Sepulveda Blvds. At dusk on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the pylons will relight with a regular programming of a variety of colors and sequences. The pylons were upgraded with new technology that provides easy-to-use computer programming with a palette of millions of colors, 75 percent savings in energy use, and improved reliability and less maintenance.

2. Circle of Unity with a moment of silence at the landmark Theme Building. The public, airport employees and passengers are invited to form a silent human "Circle of Unity" around the Theme Building -- re-creating the one held Sept. 14, 2001, the first full day of flight activity after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The minute of silence at 12 noon on Monday, Sept. 11, will be followed by all attendees singing "God Bless America." Small U.S. flags and a red-white-and-blue heart sticker will be distributed to those attending. Media parking: ALL media may park in Vendor Delivery Lot 6 on the Lower/Arrivals Level across from Terminal 6.

3. Wreath Laying Ceremony at the LAX Flag Court at the intersection of Century and Sepulveda Blvds. by the Los Angeles Airport Police Honor Guard at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. The Honor Guard will lay a wreath at the base of the U.S. flag where a bronze plaque was dedicated on the first anniversary of 9-11. The plaque is inscribed with the names of all those who died on the four California-bound flights. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) LAX Choir will sing during the ceremony. Media parking: Broadcast-equipped media vehicles ONLY may park in southside LAX employees parking lot located between LAWA Administration Building and Terminal 7. ALL other media may park in Parking Structures 1 and 7 (parking will be validated).

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has been selected by the U.S. Army as one of six contractors to provide satellite communications systems and services for the World-Wide Satellite Systems program under a five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract valued at up to $5 billion.

The contract calls for six satellite terminal types, operating on a variety of military and commercial satellite bands, including C, Ku, X and Ka, and services for satellite operation and sustainment. The six types include combat support service very small aperture terminal (VSAT); fixed station satellite terminal; flyaway VSAT satellite terminal; military certified satellite terminal; prime mover/trailer mounted satellite terminal; and deployable satellite earth terminal.

Advanced Information Systems, a unit of Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems, will provide satellite communication systems, as well as engineering and support services, that provide commercial and tactical beyond-line-of-sight communications. Boeing's solution will support current systems and strategic satellite communications to sustain a flexible baseband, while offering continuous technological improvements in performance, logistics supportability, reliability and maintainability.

"Satellite communications have become integral to overall mission success," said Dan Jones, director of Advanced Information Systems. "Boeing has assembled a team of small and large best-of-industry suppliers to deliver turnkey network-centric communications solutions that will enable federal agencies, homeland security, military organizations, and others to quickly respond to emerging requirements."

Sept. 09, 2006 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter took to the skies for the first time at 10:38 a.m. (UTC/GMT +8 hours) today, initiating the flight test program that will culminate in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.

The two-hour, four-minute flight was the first of 250 expected flight test hours for the unique freighter, a specially modified 747-400 that will transport major composite structures of the all-new 787 Dreamliner.

The enormous jet -- with its enlarged upper fuselage that can accommodate three times the cargo by volume of a standard 747-400 freighter -- gracefully took off under rainy skies from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (formerly Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport). Boeing flight test pilots, Capts. Joe MacDonald and Randy Wyatt, took the airplane north, and then flew roughly 150 miles south following along the east side of the island before heading north again.

"It went beautifully," MacDonald said after the flight ended. In fact, the airplane handled so well, "quite often during the flight, it was easy to forget you were in an LCF rather than a regular 747-400," he said.

Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp., part of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, is modifying the fleet of three airplanes at its facility at the airport.

"This is a key moment in the Dreamliner program," said Scott Strode, 787 vice president of Airplane Development and Production. "The LCF fleet is the foundation of our lean, global production system and enables us to meet the unprecedented customer demand for the 787. I congratulate the global LCF team -- our design and production partners, our modification partner EGAT, and our incredible Boeing team -- for this remarkable achievement."

The flight test program is expected to last through the end of the year. The LCF also will complete more than 500 hours of ground testing in Taipei and Seattle combined. This comprehensive test program will ensure the LCF's reliability and ability to fly its intended mission.

After completing initial flight tests in Taiwan, during which the airplane's handling characteristics will be evaluated as well as ensuring the LCF is free from flutter and excessive vibration, the airplane will fly to Seattle's Boeing Field to complete the remainder of the flight test program. The ferry flight to Seattle is expected to occur mid-month. A fleet of three LCFs will ferry 787 assemblies between Nagoya, Japan; Grottaglie, Italy; Wichita, Kan. and Charleston, S.C., before flying them to the Boeing factory in Everett, Wash., for final assembly. The first two LCFs will enter service in early 2007; the third will follow later.

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Detailed information on flight delays and their causes is available on the BTS site on the World Wide Web at http://www.bts.gov.

Mishandled Baggage

The U.S. carriers reporting flight delay and mishandled baggage data posted a mishandled baggage rate of 6.50 reports per 1,000 passengers in July, down from July 2005’s 7.22 rate but higher than June 2006’s 6.28 mark. Incidents Involving Pets

In July, carriers reported six incidents involving pets while traveling by air, the same number reported in June. The July incidents involved four pet deaths and two injuries.

Complaints About Airline Service

In July, the Department received 833 complaints from consumers about airline service, down 3 percent from the 859 complaints received in July 2005 but 9.9 percent more than the 758 filed in June 2006. Complaints About Treatment of Disabled Passengers

The report also contains a tabulation of complaints filed with DOT in July against specific airlines regarding the treatment of passengers with disabilities. The Department received a total of 46 disability-related complaints in July, up 15 percent from the 40 complaints received in July 2005 and identical to the total of 46 filed in June 2006. Complaints About Discrimination

In July, the Department received seven complaints alleging discrimination by airlines due to factors other than disability – such as race, religion, national origin or sex – down from the 16 complaints received in both July 2005 and June 2006.

Consumers who want on-time performance data for specific flights should call their airline ticket offices or their travel agents. This information is available on the computerized reservation systems used by these agents.

The Air Travel Consumer Report can be found on DOT’s World Wide Web site at http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov. It is available in “pdf” and Microsoft Word format.

New “Stars on Cars” Rule Announced Today Will Help Consumers Evaluate Safety of New Cars

Manufacturers will display the government's star safety ratings on every new vehicle with a price sticker, according to a federal rule made final today in Washington, DC. The rule announced by National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator Nicole Nason and Ohio Senator Mike DeWine, provides for an expanded window sticker meant to provide consumers with safety rating information about new vehicles.

The rule requires that NHTSA’s star safety rating information be displayed on part of the window sticker on new cars beginning with the 2008 model year. Consumers will be able to measure the safety information by the number of stars on the sticker.

The new vehicle price stickers will contain NHTSA safety ratings in three areas – front and side crash and non-destructive rollover tests. All three tests use the five-star rating, with five stars being the safest.

“Senator DeWine, a strong advocate for highway safety, has done a great service for consumers by demanding that vehicle safety information be included on the sticker as well,” said Nason. “By making safety a selling point, it is my hope that this rule will encourage the faster development of these kinds of technologies.”

Senator DeWine was the sponsor of the legislation creating the “Stars on Cars” program, which was included in the 2005 highway bill. "This measure just makes sense. By placing safety ratings directly on new car window stickers, consumers will have the ability to make more informed decisions right there on the car sales lot," said Senator DeWine.

NHTSA safety ratings can be seen at: www.safercar.gov. The “Stars on Cars” requirements can be seen at: www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

Harris Corporation mostrará sus productos y soluciones para mercados emergentes móviles de TV en IBC2006

- Los pabellones mostrarán las soluciones de despliegue de contenido total para las redes de TV móviles

La División de Emisión de Comunicaciones de Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) ha anunciado que llevará a cabo una muestra destacada para los mercados emergentes móviles de TV en IBC2006, cuyas presentaciones se celebrarán en su principal expositor (7.621, Hall 7) y en la Mobile Zone (M225). Su participación en la fase primaria de los ensayos en Europa y Australia, además de su desarrollo de los transmisores para las aplicaciones Modeo y Qualcomm MediaFLO U.S.A. (cuyo lanzamiento está previsto para 2007), han situado a Harris como principal vendedor de transmisiones para aplicaciones móviles de TV. En IBC2006, Harris llevará a cabo demostraciones de emisiones móviles de TV para los principales estándares (DVB-H, FLO(TM) y T-DMB), que contarán con los transmisores de Harris y los productos de infraestructuras/redes, además del equipamiento receptor de las terceras partes.

"Nuestras demostraciones móviles de TV en IBC demostrarán de forma clara el rango de productos disponibles a través de Harris", comentó Dale Mowry, vicepresidente y responsable general de la unidad empresarial de Sistemas de Emisión de Televisión y División de Emisión de Comunicaciones de Harris. "Más allá de nuestro liderazgo en las plataformas de transmisión para instrumentos de TV móviles, también se mostrará un amplio abanico de soluciones de despliegue de contenido para TV móvil de Harris, incluyendo las plataformas para las aplicaciones DVB-H, FLO y T-DMB. Cada uno de los estándares ofrece beneficios viables para los operadores. IBC es una oportunidad excelente de demostrar estos beneficios y de cómo Harris está equipada para ofrecer la transmisión más completa y técnica disponible, además de las soluciones de infraestructura en la industria de las emisiones".

Las soluciones de transmisión de TV móviles de Harris se han utilizado para desarrollar y proporcionar la mayor eficacia en los estándares DVB-H, FLO y T-DMB para la emisión móvil de televisión. La compañía anunciará su gama de productos completos de TV móviles a través de cuatro demostraciones separadas realizadas en la Mobile Zone. Un sistema de redes Harris NetVX(TM) será el encargado de desplegar el contenido en la Mobile Zone a través del principal stand de Harris en algunas de las demostraciones.

DVB-H en UHF

Las soluciones Harris DVB-H UHF han demostrado su valía a nivel mundial tanto en aplicaciones de alta potencia como de baja potencia. El transmisor de alta potencia Atlas, refrigerado por agua (ofrecida en versiones de 1.25 a 9 kW) se expondrán en el principal pabellón de Harris. En la Mobile Zone, Harris mostrará su contenido DVB-H a una vía de terminales de mano a través del transmisor Atlas DTV-660 UHF refrigerado por aire, que se ofrecerá en niveles de potencia de hasta 1.5 kW.

DVB-H en Banda L

El transmisor de TV móvil Harris Cool Play(TM) ofrece una arquitectura única de "convención refrigerada" para las instalaciones externas. La versión del transmisor de 1670 MHz se encargará de transmitir vídeo a un terminal de mano desarrollado para Modeo, un operador DVB-H de EE.UU. El transmisor Cool Play 1670 está disponible para niveles de potencia de hasta 400 watios en Banda L.

FLO(TM) en UHF

La gama completa de transmisores Harris ATSC ya está disponible para aplicaciones FLO, y se basa en el nuevo estimulador Harris Apex FLO que Harris mostrará en la Mobile Zone. Harris recibirá las transmisiones en directo de los servicios FLO multicanales en un terminal de mano. Esto lo convierte en el primer display de Harris de Europa en productos de transmisiones FLO.

T-DMB en DAB

Como uno de los líderes de mercado y pioneros en DAB, Harris cuenta con una gama completa de transmisores VHF y L-Band DAB que pueden utilizarse para el despliegue de TV móvil en DAB. En la Mobile Zone, Harris demostrará la recepción de los canales de radio digitales y multicanales de TV en un terminal T-DMB para el transmisor Harris DAB-660. Harris realizará demostraciones sobre la elevada eficacia de los estándares de decodificación de audio, que nos permiten la transmisión de múltiples radios digitales y canales de vídeo que utilizan el mismo transmisor.

En el expositor de Harris, la compañía mostrará su Fortaleza en la transmisión terrestre de TV. La gama de transmisores Harris Atlas(TM) se mostrará de forma completa en la sección de despliegue del stand de Harris. Como plataforma de transmisión global UHF, la gama de transmisores Atlas refrigerada por líquido es compatible con los estándares de televisión análogos, digitales y móviles. Los visitantes disfrutarán de una demostración activa de la plataforma Atlas DVB-T/DVB-H gracias al despliegue de HDTV y del contenido móvil de TV H.264. El monitor de pantalla ancha recibirá y emitirá el contenido HDTV, mientras que el contenido móvil H.264 se recibirá en los instrumentos de mano.

El área de TV terrestre también incluirá demostraciones de Harris/Neural Audio MultiMerge para DTV. MultiMerge utiliza la detección inteligente para mezclar cualquier tipo de audio (mono, estéreo, estéreo con matriz decodificada (L/R), y contenido discreto 5.1) en un sistema de sonido envolvente sin interrupciones 5.1.

Harris comenzó con el desarrollo de las plataformas de transmisión terrestres para TV móvil en 2004 después de participar en el desarrollo de un estándar DVB-H. La reciente adquisición de la compañía de Leitch Technology ha añadido una amplia gama de servidores, enrutadores, conectores y equipamiento de procesamiento para los sistemas de decodificación de vídeo y sistemas de distribución Harris(R) NetVX, proporcionando la infraestructura necesaria para disponer del contenido en los terminales móviles de TV. Mientras, el equipamiento de la unidad empresarial de Harris Software Systems añade un complemento de software de banda ancha y de equipamiento de distribución para la gestión de redes, programación de tráfico, gestión de evaluación digital e intersección añadida, entre otras aplicaciones. La cartera completa proporciona a Harris la solución más completa de TV móvil.

Acerca de la división de comunicaciones de banda ancha de Harris

Harris es una compañía de tecnología de comunicaciones e información internacional que presta sus servicios a los mercados gubernamentales y comerciales en más de 150 países. Con sede en Melbourne, Florida, la compañía cuenta con unas ventas anuales de más de 3.500 millones de dólares, y dispone de cerca de 14.000 empleados, incluyendo más de 6.000 ingenieros y científicos, que se dedican a desarrollar los mejores productos de su clase en assured communications(TM), sistemas y servicios. Las divisiones operativas de la compañía prestan servicio a los mercados de comunicaciones gubernamentales, comunicaciones RF, comunicaciones de emisión y comunicaciones por microondas. Más información acerca de Harris Corporation disponible en la página http://www.harris.com .

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Página web: http://www.harris.com

MediaScrape(TM), la primera red de información global que implementa tecnología web para proveer clips de noticias de transmisión cien por cien en vídeo, sin costo, se lanzará hoy en vivo en http://www.mediascrape.com/. MediaScrape es la primer Red de Noticias de TV por Internet en digitar transmisiones televisivas análogas en un formato cien por cien de vídeo de alta calidad, a pedido, traducido en el lugar, interactivo, gratis y que se puede buscar y archivar.

"Este es un gran avance en información noticiosa puesto que MediaScrape provee todos los clips de noticias del exterior desde las Américas, África, Europa, Medio Oriente y Asia Pacífico en su formato e idioma original, proporcionando una plataforma virtual para perspectivas múltiples sobre asuntos individuales y las principales noticias imparciales regionales y mundiales", dijo Tyler N. Cavell, fundador y COO de MediaScrape.

Con su actualización cada 30 minutos, 24 horas al día, MediaScrape ofrece a los usuarios control total sobre la manera en que reciben sus noticias. La función play-all (reproducción de todos los vídeo clips) permite que los espectadores puedan ver de 10 a 12 minutos de clips de las principales noticias locales y del mundo; reproducir un loop de una hora y media de vídeo clips de noticias diarias; o usar vídeos a pedido, donde los clips se buscan por región y país.

"Gracias al auspicio total de los anunciantes, MediaScrape puede ofrecer sus servicios de vídeo por Internet sin ningún costo para el público", dijo Cavell. "MediaScrape se esfuerza por mejorar el flujo de información entre las personas, dirigida a satisfacer las necesidades de la población cibernética joven, poblaciones inmigrantes así como la generación Bloomberg interesada en noticias de último minuto en vivo sobre inversiones en el exterior, interactividad y comercio global".

A diferencia de otros sitios noticiosos, MediaScrape presenta las tres capacidades interactivas, pizarras de mensajes, blogs y contenido enviado por el usuario, incluyendo, vídeo, fotos, texto y audio.

MediaScrape firmó acuerdos con mayoristas y agencias noticiosas vídeo líderes nacionales e internacionales, incluyendo Associated Press, Canadian Press y Dogan News Agency (81 oficinas mundiales). MediaScrape hasta el momento ha firmado asociaciones con transmisores televisivos locales de Georgia, Turquía, Azerbaiján y Armenia y espera inscribir a más de cien países en el transcurso del próximo año. Los clips de noticias actualmente con subtítulos en inglés, muy pronto estarán disponibles en otros idiomas.

MediaScrape, con sede en Montreal y oficinas en Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaiján y Turquía, desarrollada por Tyler N. Cavell, que percibió que había un déficit de información en la transmisión actual y desarrolló http://www.mediascrape.com/ para satisfacer las necesidades de una red de información global por Internet de alta calidad.

SBS Broadcasting adquiere el principal canal musical de televisión de Rumania

SBS Broadcasting Sàrl (NASDAQ: SBTV) ha anunciado hoy que la filial de su propiedad en Rumania, Amerom Television S.R.L., ha finalizado la adquisición del canal musical más popular de Rumania, TV K Lumea., TV K Humea, que se centra especialmente en los éxitos musicales nacionales e internacionales, es el líder de las clasificaciones en el grupo objetivo urbano con edades comprendidas entre los 15 y los 24 años. TV K Lumea debutó en 1999 como principal canal musical local de Rumania. Las condiciones de la adquisición son confidenciales.

Patrick Tillieux, responsable de operaciones de SBS y consejero delegado en funciones, afirmó acerca de esta nueva noticia: "Estamos muy contentos con la adquisición del canal musical televisivo más popular de Rumania. Creamos el canal a partir de nuestra experiencia operativa de los exitosos canales musicales televisivos The Voice TV para los países nórdicos y a través de la capacidad para integrar completamente el canal en nuestras otras operaciones en Rumania, Kiss FM, y nuestra emisora de televisión orientada a los jóvenes, Prima TV, mejorando así nuestra oferta de múltiples canales. Esta inversión destaca nuestro compromiso de hacer crecer nuestros negocios en Rumania y buscar más oportunidades en esta región".

Christoph Buerge, consejero delegado de las operaciones de radio y televisión de SBS en Rumania, comentó: "Esperamos que TV K Lumea tome una posición líder de mercado y amplíe su audiencia mediante una programación innovadora que sea atractiva para la audiencia joven del canal, con una especial atención en el panorama musical popular de Rumania".

SBS opera en varios mercados en crecimiento en el sureste de Europa. En Rumania SBS posee Prima TV así como la red de radio líder nacional, Kiss FM, y Magic FM. En Bulgaria, SBS posee las redes Radio Vitosha y Radio Vesselina, además de Radio Atlantik, Radio Ritmo y Vesselina TV. SBS también posee la emisora de radio número uno de Atenas (Grecia), Lampsi FM.

SBS también pone en funcionamiento los canales musicales de televisión The Voice TV en Dinamarca, Noruega, Suecia y Finlandia.

Acerca de SBS Broadcasting Group

SBS Broadcasting Group es uno de los grupos de retransmisión líder en Europa, con televisión comercial, canales de pago, emisoras de radio y negocios impresos relacionados en Europa central y occidental. Los países en los que SBS cuenta con operaciones de emisión son: Bélgica (Flandes), Bulgaria, Dinamarca, Finlandia, Grecia, Hungría, Países Bajos, Noruega, Rumania, Suecia y Reino Unido. SBS está financiado por dos firmas de capital privado líderes, Permira y KKR. Telegraaf Media Groep N.V. (TMG), de los Países Bajos, también es accionista en SBS, con un capital de acciones por valor del 20%. www.sbsbroadcasting.com

Source: SBS Broadcasting Group

FDA RECALLS

Good Karma Food Technologies Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert for Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Mudd Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Products Due to Undeclared Milk Ingredient--

 Good Karma Food Technologies, Inc. of Glendale, California is recalling Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Mudd Pie, Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip and Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, all lot codes, because they may contain undeclared milk proteins. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products distributed across the U.S. may have reached consumers at natural foods retail and mass market retail grocery stores nationwide. The Mudd Pie product can be identified by a label that reads "Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Mudd Pie." This item comes in a pint, blue package with dark brown lid band and a banner that reads Mudd Pie. It has a UPC Code of 2946270102. The Mint Chocolate Chip product can be identified by a label that reads "Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip." This item comes in a blue package with green lid band and a banner that reads Mint Chocolate Chip. It has a UPC Code of 2946270106. The Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge product can be identified by a label that reads "Good Karma Organic Rice Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge." This item comes in a blue package with a light brown lid band and a banner that reads Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge. It has a UPC Code of 2946270105.

The recall was initiated after it was revealed thru testing that the chocolate chips contained in these products contained undeclared levels of milk protein. Packages with a Best If Used By Date of July 27th, 2007 or earlier should not be consumed.

There have been no reports of illness or injury associated with the product. No other Good Karma Organic Rice Cream products are part of the recall, and there is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to milk.

Production of these products has been suspended until the FDA and Good Karma are certain that these products are back in compliance and the problem has been corrected.

All of Good Karma's Distributors, Customers and Brokers have been notified about this issue and have been advised to pull the product off the shelf. Consumers who have purchased Pint containers of the Good Karma Organic Rice Cream: Mudd Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge products with the Best If Used By Date of July 27th, 2007 or earlier are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-550-6731.

At Good Karma, integrity is the heart of our business. Safety and the well-being of all people who use our products is our highest priority.

 Meadow Gold Dairies announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all cartons of Meadow Gold Hook’d on Chocolate ice cream. The recall was initiated because the product contains egg, which is not listed on the label.

Individuals with allergies to eggs run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled ice cream was packed in 56 ounce cartons. It was processed at the Meadow Gold plant in Orem, Utah and distributed to retailers in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Utah.

Meadow Gold employees and retailers are removing the product from store shelves. Consumers can return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 877-234-0022.

Meadow Gold Dairies has been a part of the community for over 100 years. The quality of our products and safety of our consumers is our foremost concern. The company will continue to work with retailers to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and State of Utah have been advised of this action.

FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit’s Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling demonstrates the soundness of FDA's decision to ban dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids, consistent with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals also found that Congress clearly required FDA to conduct a risk-benefit analysis under DSHEA.

FDA conducted an exhaustive and highly resource-intensive evaluation of the relevant scientific data evidence on ephedrine alkaloids before issuing its final rule, which became effective in 2004. The court found that the 133,000-page administrative record compiled by FDA supports the agency's findings that dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids pose an unreasonable risk of illness or injury to users, especially those suffering from heart disease and high blood pressure.

No dosage of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is safe and the sale of these products in the United States is illegal and subject to FDA enforcement action.

Boeing Completes GOES-P Weather Satellite Thermal Vacuum Testing

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that GOES-P, the third of three Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) built for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has successfully completed testing designed to ensure that the spacecraft will operate in the extremely harsh environs of space.

GOES-P underwent a battery of tests that examined and recorded how the spacecraft's sensitive instruments will operate in the extreme temperatures of deep space. The thermal vacuum chamber test temperatures ranged from minus 292 degrees Fahrenheit to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermal vacuum testing followed a series of vibration and acoustic tests that verified the satellite's system hardiness. Together, the tests are intended to validate the quality of workmanship and survivability during launch and in orbit.

GOES-P remains on schedule for completion later this year and could be launched as early as 2008. GOES-O is complete and in storage awaiting launch in 2007. Boeing successfully launched GOES-N, now operating as GOES-13, on a Boeing Delta IV vehicle on May 24, 2006.

"Mission assurance is our top priority, and the thermal vacuum tests indicate that GOES-P will have the same success that its on-orbit sister satellite, GOES-13, is experiencing," said Stephen T. O'Neill, president of Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. "Together with GOES-13 and GOES-O, GOES-P is part of a new constellation of earth observation satellites for NASA and NOAA that will improve weather prediction accuracy in the years to come."

The new GOES satellites will provide more accurate prediction and tracking of severe storms and other weather phenomena, resulting in earlier and more precise warnings to the public. The new satellites also will support NOAA and NASA scientists by providing steadfast atmospheric surveillance of severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, hail storms and hurricanes. When these conditions develop, the GOES satellites can monitor storm development and track their movements.

Boeing's 40 years of knowledge and experience in weather and Earth observation space systems underpins the next-generation environmental system in support of NOAA's strategic mission: Assessing and predicting environmental changes, protecting life and property, and providing decision makers with reliable climate information

Boeing Receives First Production Remote Aerial Refueling Operator Station for KC-767 Tanker The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recently received its first production Remote Aerial Refueling Operator (RARO) II station for the KC-767 Tanker from DRS Laurel Technologies of Johnstown, Pa., a unit of DRS Technologies, Inc. [NYSE: DRS].

RARO II is a mission management and planning console positioned behind the KC-767 cockpit, where aircrews can control boom and drogue aerial-refueling operations through a remote-vision system. Using a series of cameras flush-mounted on the aircraft's fuselage, the boom operator will have controls and displays for the operation of the boom, wing pods, hose drum unit and exterior aerial refueling lighting.

"The RARO II remote-vision system will increase tanker aircrew mission capability and safety," said Mark McGraw, Boeing vice president for Tanker Programs. "RARO II also improves communication between the aircrew and uses advanced video digital processing to provide superior definition during night and adverse weather conditions."

Boeing will receive additional RARO II systems from DRS Laurel Technologies for the advanced KC-767 tankers being built and flight tested today for Italy and Japan. The delivery ceremony for Japan's first KC-767 is scheduled for February 2007. The first Italian KC-767 is scheduled for delivery in mid-2007.

Boeing developed and installed its first remote aerial refueling operator station (RARO I) on two Royal Netherlands Air Force KDC-10 tankers, which have been operational since 1996. The third generation remote-vision system (RARO III), which will incorporate the key technologies of previous stations, is being developed to meet unique U.S. Air Force requirements.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.8 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.

Boeing Redelivers 747-400BCF to Korean AirBoeing and Korean Air today announced completion and certification of Korean Air’s 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter.

For this modification, Boeing managed every aspect of the conversion process from contract signing, design and production through redelivery. Boeing contracted with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co., Ltd. (TAECO) in Xiamen, China, for the hands-on modification work. This is the fourth 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter that has been redelivered through Boeing to cargo operators.

On Aug. 4, workers at Korean Air’s Aerospace Division in Pusan Korea began modifying a 747-400 passenger airplane. For this and follow-on conversions, Korean Air’s Aerospace Division receives a "freighter kit" from Boeing, and will use the kit to convert and certify a combination of its own and other airlines’ 747-400 passenger airplanes into freighters.

Korean Air has six firm freighter kits remaining on order with options for 13 more kits.

Boeing-Built, On-Orbit Commercial Satellite Proves Technology Proposed for Future Military Satellite System Boeing [NYSE: BA], in conjunction with Hughes Network Systems, LLC [HUGHES], has successfully demonstrated the space-based delivery of MP-3 files, a streaming video multi-cast and voice over Internet protocol services to a government audience, validating key elements of the Boeing communications approach for the Transformational Satellite Communications Space Segment (TSAT SS) program.

Boeing and Hughes demonstrated to the TSAT customer the system's functionality using the digital processor on the Hughes SPACEWAY™ satellite during a series of live, over-the-air tests at Hughes headquarters in Germantown, Md.

"SPACEWAY is the pathfinder for TSAT," said John Peterson, Boeing TSAT SS program director. "The demonstrated functionality shows the network services TSAT will build upon, proves the maturity of several technologies and provides an operational model of the TSAT user experience. Our TSAT technology test proves it can be done in the real world, not just on a test bench."

Boeing currently leads a team that is pursuing the space segment of the TSAT program. TSAT is a major element of a secure, high-capacity global communications network that will serve the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Hughes provides the Boeing TSAT team with demonstrated network expertise based on years of satellite system development on the VSAT, Thuraya Mobile Sat and SPACEWAY systems.

"Our military customers are requesting the ability to 'fight jointly,' which means that information is accessible to the warfighter, regardless of worldwide location, branch of military, platform or network being used," Peterson said. "A system's ability to recognize relevant data and route it automatically, while remaining compliant with information security, is the most important aspect of network-centric operations."

Boeing's fourth generation digital processor has the processing power of 10,000 Pentium IV chips and is already in use on SPACEWAY, a high-power Boeing 702 spacecraft. The processor is designed to field and manage large amounts of data as a part of a broader network. It also has the inherent capability to efficiently multicast data to other terminals that have joined a multicast group.

Supported by a constellation of satellites in geosynchronous orbit, TSAT SS will provide the backbone for the Defense Department's high-bandwidth networked communications system. Boeing received the Risk Reduction and System Definition contract in January 2004, and the DOD is expected to select the ultimate system provider in 2008.

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A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.8 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.

Boeing, Monarch Airlines Announce Order for 787 Dreamliner

-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Monarch Airlines of the United Kingdom announced today that the airline has ordered six Boeing 787-8s with purchase rights for another four. The order is worth $916 million at list prices.

With first delivery starting in 2010, the airline will use the new advanced, fuel-efficient 787s as the basis of its future long-haul operations. Monarch's current long-haul fleet comprises Boeing 767s, A300s and A330-200s.

The Dreamliner's size, extended range and superior fuel efficiency make it ideally suited for Monarch Airlines' business model, which includes both scheduled and charter operations. Since its launch in April 2004, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has attracted the attention of customers operating a variety of business models.

"Operating successfully in the leisure market requires flexible and innovative products. With the 787's longer-range capabilities, we will be opening up new destinations in the Americas, Asia and Africa," said Peter Brown, chief executive officer of Monarch Airlines. "We are very impressed by Boeing's use of innovative technologies on the 787, such as composite materials, which will reduce our maintenance costs."

Monarch Airlines, headquartered in Luton, is a leading provider in the U.K. of low-cost scheduled flights from bases at London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester and Birmingham airports, as well as a major supplier to the tour operating industry.

"Monarch's passengers will be thrilled with the 787's innovative and appealing interior design, which features more personal space and a range of enhancements that will help the airline to significantly differentiate its product," said Marlin Dailey, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia. "The Dreamliner's faster cruise speed will also enable passengers to benefit from shorter sector times on long flights. The 787 has proven appeal to the long-haul leisure market segment."

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008, provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Using 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting.

Since the 787 launch in April 2004, 32 customers including Monarch have logged 420 orders and commitments, of which 377 are firm orders valued at $59 billion at current list prices, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history.

Boeing Tells C-17 Suppliers Line May End in 2009

Due to the lack of U.S. government orders for the C-17 military cargo aircraft, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is directing program suppliers to stop work on uncommitted airplanes. This move will be the first step in an orderly shut down of the production supply chain should no further orders be received from the U.S. government.

For over a year, Boeing spent its own money protecting the C-17 supplier base. This investment was intended to keep the production line viable while the U.S. Government and Boeing pursued international orders, and to allow time for the U.S. Government to update its post-9/11 mobility requirements, if they chose to do so. During that time Boeing received international orders and commitments for more than a dozen of the advanced air lifters. Congress has added funding for up to three more as part of its recent 2007 budget deliberations. However, when the orders are totaled, there are not enough to sustain continued production beyond mid-2009.

Since late 2005, Boeing has stressed the need for a commitment from the U.S. Government for continued C-17 procurement or the company would be forced to make the difficult decision to begin winding down the production line.

This action will ultimately affect the 5,500 Boeing jobs in California, Missouri, Georgia, and Arizona, directly tied to the C-17, and the program's nationwide supplier workforce that totals more than 25,000 people. Nearly 700 companies in 42 states provide parts and services that go into each C-17.

"The C-17 is one of the Defense Department's most successful acquisition programs ever," said Ron Marcotte, vice president and general manager of Boeing Global Mobility Systems. "No one questions its operational value. But we can't continue carrying the program without additional orders from the U.S. Government."

The stop-work orders affect long-lead items from suppliers that, in many cases, are built 34 months before a C-17 is delivered. Boeing is re-evaluating the financial impact should the U.S. government not order additional C-17s, and may incur costs aside from any recovered from the U.S. government.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.8 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.

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Boeing Names John Bruns to New Boeing Commercial Airplanes, China Position

The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] today named John W. Bruns as vice president - China Operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA). The posting, effective immediately, makes Bruns BCA's senior in-country executive and underscores the company's long-term commitment to China.

Bruns, 41, will report to Mike Cave, vice president, BCA Airplane Programs, and will be responsible for overseeing BCA's China strategy and business development. He will work with Boeing-China President David Wang who reports to Boeing International and represents Boeing's broader corporate interests in China.

"John's customer focus, extensive China experience and proven cross-cultural leadership skills make him the ideal choice to expand our growing partnership with this dynamic and important country," said Alan Mulally, BCA president and chief executive officer. "China is an important partner and a highly valued customer. This new position symbolizes our commitment to the future there."

Bruns, a 20-year veteran of The Boeing Company, will relocate to Beijing from Seattle, where he has served since 1999 as Sales director, Asia Pacific, responsible for leading teams serving various Chinese airline customers. During his tenure, Bruns' teams recorded sales and commitments valued at more than US$8 billion.

Bruns spent his formative years in Asia where he learned Mandarin. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. He earned his MBA in International Business from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University in California.

The posting to Beijing will be Bruns' second China assignment. Beginning in 1994, he worked in the McDonnell Douglas Beijing office, continuing in that position during and after the merger with The Boeing Company.

Boeing projects that China will be the world's second largest market for new commercial airplanes after the United States, with demand for 2,600 aircraft valued at $213 billion during the next 20 years. Since the beginning of the Boeing-China relationship in 1972, Boeing has provided some 61 percent of China's commercial jetliner fleet. A major aspect of the Boeing-China relationship is a shared dedication to providing a safe and efficient operating environment during the country's rapid airline growth. Boeing works with Chinese airlines on design requirements for new Boeing airplanes and relies on China as an important supplier of high-quality assemblies for all current models, including the new 787 Dreamliner.

Boeing Signs Contract to Support C-17s in Australia

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has reached an agreement with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide logistics support services for Australia's C-17 fleet.

Australia is buying four Globemaster III aircraft with the first delivery planned for December 2006. Under the $80.7 million contract, Boeing will manage spare parts for the Australian fleet. The RAAF will be responsible for flight line maintenance with Boeing performing heavier, depot-level maintenance. Boeing has similar responsibilities for the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force C-17 fleets through the Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership (GSP).

By joining the global C-17 support network, Australia will take advantage of the economy of scale for the purchase of spare parts and materials for a fleet of nearly 200 aircraft compared to a fleet of four. Support Systems, a business of Integrated Defense Systems, also will provide technical support, engineering services, engine maintenance and management, technical publications and support equipment management for the RAAF anywhere the aircraft are located.

The RAAF joins the existing performance-based logistics contract where Boeing is paid for an agreed upon level of aircraft availability. Boeing shares part of the risk for maintaining the aircraft and has incentive to sustain the fleet as efficiently as possible.

"By joining the partnership, Australia is significantly reducing its costs," said Bud Matlock, Boeing director of International Product Support for the C-17. "The advantage comes not only in the synergies gained by joining the virtual C-17 fleet, but also in Boeing's experience and infrastructure in sustaining the C-17 around the world for all our customers. We are excited about the RAAF joining the C-17 GSP and encouraged about our international growth opportunities."

The contract to maintain the Australian C-17s mirrors Boeing's agreement with the United Kingdom. Similar partnerships are available to foreign military services that purchase C-17s. Denmark recently signed a letter of intent to join a team of NATO nations that will share a pool of C-17s. The Canadian Department of National Defence in early July said it intends to acquire four C-17s.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.8 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.

Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Rolls Out; Prepares for First Flight

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has rolled the first 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) out of the hangar at Taipei's Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport. The enormous airplane is the first of three specially modified jets that will be used to transport major assemblies for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

"This is one of the most unusual modifications Boeing has ever done," said Scott Strode, 787 vice president of Airplane Development and Production. "We've relied on the world's best talent to design and build the LCF and we can all be proud today to see it standing on the tarmac."

Ground testing is under way to prepare the LCF for its first flight. After initial flight testing in Taipei, the LCF will fly to Seattle to complete the flight test program. First flight and the ferry flight to Seattle are expected to occur by the end of August.

The modifications have been performed by Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT), a joint venture of EVA Air and General Electric and a part of Taiwan's Evergreen Group. The second airplane continues to be modified and will be completed this fall. The third airplane will begin modification next year. The first two LCFs enter service in 2007 to support the final assembly of the first Dreamliners.

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Internet Broadcast Corp(TM) mejora su sitio y ofrece acceso inmediato a los buscadores de noticias

- Internet Broadcast Corp(TM) mejora su sitio y ofrece a los usuarios acceso inmediato a los buscadores de noticias

- La compañía, que pasa a llamarse Internet Broadcast Corp(TM), finaliza su segunda ronda de financiación para conseguir su objetivo de ser la primera fuente global de noticias en vídeo de Internet

La nueva red de noticias de televisión en Internet, Internet Broadcast Corporation(TM) http://www.ibctoday.com, antes conocida como MediaScrape(TM), ha presentado hoy su nuevo acceso mejorado de navegación para las noticias de televisión a nivel mundial.

La compañía, con sede en Canadá, pero con miles de usuarios en EE.UU. y otros países, también ha anunciado que dispone de un nuevo socio de emisión, con el objetivo de convertirse en la primera fuente global de noticias de vídeo en Internet. Internet Broadcast Corporation (ibcTODAY) se ha convertido en la primera fuente de noticias para televisión por Internet en digitalizar las emisiones análogas de televisión en un formato que es 100% vídeo de alta calidad, bajo demanda, traducido, interactivo, gratuito, fácil de encontrar y con capacidad de archivación.

"El cambio de nombre refleja el objetivo de ibcTODAY de convertirse en la principal red de noticias para televisión por Internet", afirmó Tyler Cavell, editor de ibcTODAY. "El nuevo nombre explica de forma más clara lo que somos, y se traduce de forma más fácil a los usuarios de todo el mundo".

El sitio cuenta en la actualidad con usuarios registrados procedentes de 91 países, y emite dos horas de videos de noticias (entre uno y tres minutos cada uno) al día desde Norteamérica, Asia, Oriente Próximo, África y Europa.

Para conseguir el objetivo de la compañía de proporcionar más información en un entorno fácil de utilizar, ibcTODAY ha empleado unas novedosas técnicas de navegación, incluyendo los componentes de ajax .net. Esta tecnología permite a ibcTODAY mejorar los datos de utilización sin tener que actualizar la página, detener el vídeo o reducir las prestaciones del sitio. Otra de las nuevas características es la navegación "one-stop-shop", que permite a los usuarios visualizar el vídeo al mismo tiempo que puede ver las historias más importantes de otras regiones.

"Debemos utilizar las experiencias de nuestra gran base de datos de clientes para ayudar a llevar a cabo el rediseño de ibcTODAY. Gracias a la importante reinversión en nuestra tecnología hemos conseguido mejorar la navegación del sitio, sobre todo su buscador de archivo de vídeo, añadiéndolo a nuestra importante biblioteca de contenidos", afirmó Tyler Cavell.

Internet Broadcast Corporation acaba de firmar un acuerdo con Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) para emitir sus principales historias nacionales e internacionales. CBC se une a la gama de importantes agencias de noticias y distribuidores nacionales e internacionales de ibcTODAY, entre los que están Associated Press, Canadian Press y Dogan News Agency. Internet Broadcast Corporation también ha firmado acuerdos de asociación con los emisores de televisiones locales de Georgia, Turquía, Azerbaiyán y Armenia, y espera firmar con más de cien países el año que viene.

Actualizada cada 30 minutos las 24 horas del día, Internet Broadcast Corporation también cuenta con un foro de mensajes, blogs y contenido enviado por los usuarios. Al ofrecer su servicio de vídeo por Internet de forma gratuita al público, ibcTODAY tiene como objetivo convertirse en la principal red de noticias para televisión de Internet.

Con sede en Montreal y oficinas en Washington, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaiyán y Turquía, Internet Broadcast Corporation fue fundada por Tyler N. Cavell, quien descubrió que existía un déficit de información en la emisión de noticias por Internet, desarrollando http://www.ibctoday.com.

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Source: Internet Broadcast Corporation

Roving Police Patrols Drive DUI Decline for Second Year in a Row

New NHTSA Numbers Show Drop in Alcohol-Related Fatalities in Non-Sobriety Checkpoint States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- While the nation saw a slight reduction in alcohol-related fatalities from 2004 to 2005, a closer look at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finds that the states driving the national decline do not use sobriety checkpoints and instead rely upon roving police patrols, according to the American Beverage Institute (ABI). Because they are highly visible by design and publicized in advance, roadblocks are all too easily avoided by the chronic alcohol abusers that comprise the core of today's drunk driving problem.

The 11 non-roadblock states are: Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

  The analysis also found the following:    * The 11 states that do not operate roadblocks experienced a collective     drop of 91 fewer alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 compared to 2004;    * Texas, a non-roadblock state, saw a decline of 134 fatalities among     accidents with Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels at over 0.15%-     the largest drop of any state. This is over three times the reduction     realized by any other state;    * The 39 states (plus the District of Columbia) that operate roadblocks     saw a collective increase in alcohol-related deaths; and    * If non-roadblock states are removed from the equation, there would have     been a net increase in alcohol-related fatalities last year.  

"America's overall decline in alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 is great," said American Beverage Institute Executive Director John Doyle, "but it is almost entirely due to the great work done in states that do not employ roadblocks. There is still much work to be done to get all 50 states to invest more of their scarce law enforcement resources in roving patrols rather than roadblocks."

The American Beverage Institute is an association of restaurants committed to the responsible serving of adult beverages. To learn more visit: http://www.americanbeverageinstitute.com/.

Source: American Beverage Institute

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Statement of John Ramsey on Today's Arrest in Connection With the Murder of His Daughter, JonBenet Ramsey

The following is statement of John Ramsey on today's arrest in connection with the murder of his daughter, JonBenet Ramsey:

"I want to have only very limited comment on today's arrest because I feel it is extremely important to not only let the justice system operate to its conclusion in an orderly manner, but also to avoid feeding the type of media speculation that my wife and I were subjected to for so many years," said John Ramsey. "I do want to say, however, that the investigation of the individual arrested today in connection with JonBenet's death was discussed with Patsy and me by the Boulder District Attorney's office prior to Patsy's death in June. So Patsy was aware that authorities were close to making an arrest in the case and had she lived to see this day, would no doubt have been as pleased as I am with today's development almost 10 years after our daughter's murder. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for the efforts of Boulder District Attorney Mary Lacy and the members of her investigative team."

Patsy Ramsey lost a 13-year battle with ovarian cancer and passed away on June 24.

"The Ramseys and I have been totally amazed and impressed with the professionalism of law enforcement under the direction of Boulder District Attorney Mary Lacy. This was obviously an incredibly complex task but one that has been carried out in almost textbook fashion with the investigation of this individual going on for several months, without any leaks in the case," said L. Lin Wood, attorney for the Ramsey family and a partner at Powell Goldstein in Atlanta. "I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the many people who have stood by the Ramseys, believing in them and their innocence throughout these long and difficult years."

John Ramsey will not be providing any interviews at this time. Requests for future interviews should be directed to Lin Wood, attorney for the Ramsey Family.

Comments From Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Kavinoky Re: JonBenet Ramsey Case

 The following are the various points on which highly-respected criminal defense attorney, Darren Kavinoky, based in Los Angeles, CA, can speak to regarding the latest developments in the JonBenet Ramsey case:

"Karr had confessed to elements of the crime that were unknown to the general public."

  * The notion that there is information that "only law enforcement and the     killer would know" is a fallacy best exploited by John Grisham and other     fiction writers.  Police officers investigating the Ramsey case didn't     come home to their spouses and say "just another day at the office."  If     law enforcement knows, other people know.  Leaks abound, especially in     high profile cases.    * Example: the news stories being generated tonight routinely include     statements from people in law enforcement speaking on condition on     anonymity -- these same people gossiped at and around the time of the     crime.    "Karr was in the Boulder area at the time of the killing."    * If it is true that Karr was in the Boulder area at the time of the     killing, it would possibly explain his legitimate knowledge of this     supposedly secret info.  This is a true double-edged sword for the     prosecution, because it puts Karr legitimately into the circle of people     that may have information about the case.  

Issue: will Karr's admissions (or "confessions about some elements of the crime") be admissible? What about other evidence gathered in Thailand?

  * Generally, Karr's admissions won't be admissible unless there is some     evidence, independent of the admission itself, which links the person to     the crime.  This is known as the "Corpus Delicti Rule" or, among defense     lawyers, the "Corpus Cop-Out Rule".  Historically, as unlikely as it     sounds, many people have confessed to crimes they did not commit.     Therefore, the Corpus Delicti rule evolved to protect people from     themselves, or protect people from police misconduct (such as the type     of law enforcement misconduct that routinely takes place in Bangkok     jails).    * An additional rationale for American law enforcement presence in Bangkok     may be to ensure that admissions made or evidence obtained there would     pass Constitutional muster in the United States, where Karr is to be     prosecuted.    "Today is vindication for the Ramsey family."    * Not really. As sure as people are that Karr is guilty, only mere hours     after his arrest, that's how sure people were that a member of the     Ramsey family was guilty.  If you would have put 12 jurors in a box     around the time of JonBenet's murder, it is highly likely that a     conviction would have resulted. The people now celebrating that the     "murderer" has been caught were the same people who were celebrating the     same thing a decade ago, except the murderer was variously Patsy, John,     or JonBenet's brother.  

"A law enforcement source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the AP that Karr had been communicating periodically with somebody in Boulder who had been following the case and cooperating with law enforcement officials."

  * What is motivation of this informant?  Where there is an informant, that     person's identity will ultimately be revealed.  One of the people who     would be happy to convey information that inculpates Karr would be the     real killer.  This is certainly an avenue the defense attorney is going     to explore relating to this "informant".  

Karr's arrest in Thailand suggests he was involved in pedophilia, or the multi-billion dollar sex or sex tourism industries.

  * The location of the arrest being Thailand is likely irrelevant, unless     Karr is also accused of a sex crime there (which, although initially     reported by some media, is denied in later reports). Teaching English or     translating in English is a legitimate and popular way to make money.     Being in Thailand is not sinister in and of itself, and is certainly     more prejudicial than probative on any legitimate issue in the case.    "DNA evidence will be a major factor in the case."    * If there was compelling DNA evidence gathered it would have immediately     turned the spotlight away from the Ramseys, which didn't happen.    * The reports relating to "unidentified" DNA indicates that there were two     small samples, with the possibility of an innocent explanation as to its     presence in the Ramsey home (i.e., may be from the manufacturer, etc.).  

The Ramsey family may file lawsuits against various organizations that pointed the accusatory finger years ago. One such suit was brought against a detective, who wrote a book accusing the Ramseys in the crime.

  * The previous certainty of John and Patsy's guilt could be the undoing of     the Karr case.  The title of the detective's book accusing the Ramseys     should be changed to: "Reasonable Doubt about the Guilt of Anyone Else"     since it so effectively outlines why the Ramseys were guilty.    * Guilt is subjective.  It can be defined as what a police officer     believes at the time he or she writes their police report.  Once law     enforcement believes they have the person, it becomes a self-fulfilling     prophecy.  Anyone who reads the report then takes it as fact, but it     begins with one officer's myopic view.  

"Over the years, some experts suggested that investigators had botched the case so thoroughly that it might never be solved."

  * What has changed?  The defense lawyer will simply call the suspicion of     Karr's guilt "theory number 7".    * The forensic concerns relating to the lack of integrity of the crime     scene may also prove to be a significant challenge for the prosecution.     The forensic evidence was botched in a way reminiscent of O.J. Simpson.    Jury selection   * Tough in a case with this kind of media coverage.  A Change of Venue     Motion is a near certainty.    Punishment   * The death penalty was reinstated in Colorado in 1984.  Given the     possible manner of death, theories for capital murder could include     torture murder, as well as a sexual assault (though the evidence was     never quite clear as to whether or not a sexual assault took place). 

Source: Kavinoky Law Firm

Seleccioníes Celebra 35 Años Con Lanzamiento de Nuevo Número de Franquicia Editorial y Evento

Generación Latina: Adolescentes Hispanos Que Están Transformando el Mundo, Patrocinado por McDonald's

-- Selecciones, la revista en idioma español más vendida en el mundo, celebra este año un importante hito histórico -- 35 años desde el debut de su primera edición norteamericana. Desde su lanzamiento en 1971, la revista ha sido una voz líder de las noticias mundiales, temas relacionados con la salud, consejos para los padres, y exclusivas con celebridades, dirigiéndose específicamente a las familias hispanas en Estados Unidos.

Selecciones conmemorará su 35o aniversario durante el Mes de la Hispanidad mediante el lanzamiento de un número de franquicia característico anual y un evento, "Generación Latina: Adolescentes Hispanos Que Están Transformando el Mundo". Las páginas de la revista cobrarán vida durante un almuerzo especial con premiaciones y un evento para los medios de comunicación el 4 de octubre en Miami que rendirá honor a siete extraordinarios adolescentes hispanos por sus talentos, logros y contribuciones insuperables a las comunidades en donde viven. En el evento estarán presentes siete de los más prominentes protagonistas de la noticia del momento -- personalidades de la televisión, músicos, atletas, y dirigentes políticos -- para entregar a cada adolescente su premio y compartir sus historias personales de obstáculos, éxitos y logros.

McDonald's, como patrocinador de Platino del evento, entregará a cada adolescente una beca de $2,500, reforzando su compromiso y apoyo constante al programa de becas Ronald McDonald House Charities(R)/ Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources(R) RMHC(R)/HACER(R). Desde el comienzo del programa en 1985, más de 12,000 estudiantes hispanos han recibido más de $14 millones en becas en apoyo de su educación.

"Los adolescentes hispanos representan el 38% de la población hispana en Estados Unidos. Y no hay mejor forma de celebrar nuestro aniversario que hacerlo con los líderes de mañana", expresó Elizabeth Bradley, editora de Selecciones. "Estamos encantados de ofrecer a los anunciantes esta oportunidad de franquicia innovadora e integrada."

"McDonald's se complace en unirse a Selecciones en este gran evento en honor de un grupo de estudiantes hispanos muy talentosos", señaló Rick Marroquin, director de marketing, McDonald's USA. "Durante muchos años McDonald's ha sido pilar en el apoyo a la educación y es un placer ayudar a estos estudiantes a alcanzar sus sueños mediante la educación superior", agregó Marroquin.

La primera edición global en idioma español de Selecciones fue lanzado en Cuba en 1940 por Dewitt y Lila Wallace, fundadores de Reader's Digest. Hoy, Selecciones y sus publicaciones hermanas llegan a una audiencia de casi 10 millones en más de 10 países latinoamericanos.

"Nuestros lectores han sido extremamente leales a la marca durante estos últimos 35 años", recalcó Genevieve Marlin-Fernández, editora en jefe de Selecciones. "Los hispanos de Estados Unidos recurren a Selecciones por su relevancia cultural y un contenido editorial cultural. Pero más aún, ellos acogen a la revista porque les conecta con sus familias alrededor del mundo".

Durante el Mes de la Hispanidad, la revista reproducirá sus portadas originales de la época de 1940 y 1971 para el número de octubre creando una edición para coleccionistas, una retrospectiva "de entonces y de ahora" para anunciantes en las páginas de la revista. Además, Selecciones lanzará iniciativas de publicidad, y dirigidas a los consumidores, en múltiples niveles, incluyendo programas minoristas personalizados, eventos de base para la creación de marca y oportunidades innovadoras de distribución en ciudades determinadas que cuentan con la mayor cantidad de hispanos.

Durante los últimos seis años, la circulación total de Selecciones basada en Estados Unidos se ha incrementado en un impresionante 87% -- desde 200,000 a 375,000 ejemplares -- llegando en la actualidad a más de tres millones de hispanos en Estados Unidos. La marca continúa demostrando su solidez, año tras año, con un crecimiento de circulación anual promedio de 11%. Además, su precio de suscripción anual de $20.56 se ha mantenido invariable durante los últimos seis años.

"La huella global de la revista ha sido una fuerza impulsora para las suscripciones y las ventas en kioscos durante las últimas tres décadas y media", destaca Bradley. "Selecciones está dondequiera que la gente habla español".

Acerca de Selecciones:

Selecciones confiere poderes a la familia hispana en Estados Unidos con contenido práctico, informativo e inspirador -brindando noticias sobre personas extraordinarias, las tendencias de moda y servicios relevantes, todo a la vez que celebra la diversidad de la experiencia hispana. Nutriéndose de un mundo de recursos, Selecciones llega al consumidor con un producto que tiene el impacto de una marca global pero a la vez la conexión íntima de un amigo fidedigno. Selecciones es publicada por Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (NYSE:RDA) .

Acerca de McDonald's:

McDonald's USA, LLC es proveedor de servicios alimenticios líder en Estados Unidos sirviendo una variedad de alimentos saludables elaborados con ingredientes de calidad a millones de clientes todos los días. Más del 80 por ciento de los 13,700 restaurantes de McDonald's en Estados Unidos son propiedad de, y están operados por, franquicias independientes locales. Para más información sobre McDonald's, visite http://www.mcdonalds.com/.

Government Officials Needed to Help Soldiers With 'Sandbag Palsy' and Residents of Flood Prone Areas

Government red tape is once again slowing down progress, delaying help to soldiers in Iraq and forcing soldiers at home to work twice as hard to complete a simple task. What is the problem? Government officials won't listen about a faster, easier way to fill sandbags. Instead, our soldiers in Iraq are developing what has been coined, "Sandbag Palsy." And at home, when a hurricane or flood looms, tens of thousands of sandbags must be filled in the old-fashioned, two-person, time consuming, back-straining way. The SackMaster is a shovel-like device which allows one person to fill sandbags quickly and efficiently, saving time and manpower.

The SackMaster was invented by Mark Martinez and was seen on the hit T.V. show, American Inventor, where Mark made it to the finals with his innovative invention.

Since the show ended, Mark has been trying to focus government officials' attention on the needs of the soldiers in Iraq. "Soldiers returning from Iraq recognized me from TV and begged me to find a way to get The SackMaster to Iraq," said Martinez.

Martinez researched and discovered that our troops are developing "Sandbag Palsy," officially known as brachial plexus palsy. This ailment, according to reports from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Natal, Durban, is a severe strain of the back, neck and shoulders, sustained while constructing the 50 lb. sandbags. The soldiers use sandbags to protect their shelters from shrapnel, to buffer the impact of gunfire on their Humvees, and in the trenches to buffer the impact of gunfire.

And on the home front, for the early summer floods in the northeast, the Fort Myer base of Arlington County alone needed about 10,000 sandbags filled within hours. Soldiers were forced to work through the night to deliver.

"Sandbag Palsy" could be eliminated. And soldiers could work more efficiently and faster to help impending flood and hurricane victims.

But, Martinez needs help. He is an inventor with an amazing product, but he needs someone to open doors to government officials.

We are requesting that all interested, government officials, government contractors or hardware store representatives please contact Mark via his website, www.TheSackMaster.com.

Internet Broadcast Corp(TM) mejora su sitio y ofrece acceso inmediato a los buscadores de noticias

- Internet Broadcast Corp(TM) mejora su sitio y ofrece a los usuarios acceso inmediato a los buscadores de noticias

- La compañía, que pasa a llamarse Internet Broadcast Corp(TM), finaliza su segunda ronda de financiación para conseguir su objetivo de ser la primera fuente global de noticias en vídeo de Internet

La nueva red de noticias de televisión en Internet, Internet Broadcast Corporation(TM) http://www.ibctoday.com, antes conocida como MediaScrape(TM), ha presentado hoy su nuevo acceso mejorado de navegación para las noticias de televisión a nivel mundial.

La compañía, con sede en Canadá, pero con miles de usuarios en EE.UU. y otros países, también ha anunciado que dispone de un nuevo socio de emisión, con el objetivo de convertirse en la primera fuente global de noticias de vídeo en Internet. Internet Broadcast Corporation (ibcTODAY) se ha convertido en la primera fuente de noticias para televisión por Internet en digitalizar las emisiones análogas de televisión en un formato que es 100% vídeo de alta calidad, bajo demanda, traducido, interactivo, gratuito, fácil de encontrar y con capacidad de archivación.

"El cambio de nombre refleja el objetivo de ibcTODAY de convertirse en la principal red de noticias para televisión por Internet", afirmó Tyler Cavell, editor de ibcTODAY. "El nuevo nombre explica de forma más clara lo que somos, y se traduce de forma más fácil a los usuarios de todo el mundo".

El sitio cuenta en la actualidad con usuarios registrados procedentes de 91 países, y emite dos horas de videos de noticias (entre uno y tres minutos cada uno) al día desde Norteamérica, Asia, Oriente Próximo, África y Europa.

Para conseguir el objetivo de la compañía de proporcionar más información en un entorno fácil de utilizar, ibcTODAY ha empleado unas novedosas técnicas de navegación, incluyendo los componentes de ajax .net. Esta tecnología permite a ibcTODAY mejorar los datos de utilización sin tener que actualizar la página, detener el vídeo o reducir las prestaciones del sitio. Otra de las nuevas características es la navegación "one-stop-shop", que permite a los usuarios visualizar el vídeo al mismo tiempo que puede ver las historias más importantes de otras regiones.

"Debemos utilizar las experiencias de nuestra gran base de datos de clientes para ayudar a llevar a cabo el rediseño de ibcTODAY. Gracias a la importante reinversión en nuestra tecnología hemos conseguido mejorar la navegación del sitio, sobre todo su buscador de archivo de vídeo, añadiéndolo a nuestra importante biblioteca de contenidos", afirmó Tyler Cavell.

Internet Broadcast Corporation acaba de firmar un acuerdo con Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) para emitir sus principales historias nacionales e internacionales. CBC se une a la gama de importantes agencias de noticias y distribuidores nacionales e internacionales de ibcTODAY, entre los que están Associated Press, Canadian Press y Dogan News Agency. Internet Broadcast Corporation también ha firmado acuerdos de asociación con los emisores de televisiones locales de Georgia, Turquía, Azerbaiyán y Armenia, y espera firmar con más de cien países el año que viene.

Actualizada cada 30 minutos las 24 horas del día, Internet Broadcast Corporation también cuenta con un foro de mensajes, blogs y contenido enviado por los usuarios. Al ofrecer su servicio de vídeo por Internet de forma gratuita al público, ibcTODAY tiene como objetivo convertirse en la principal red de noticias para televisión de Internet.

Con sede en Montreal y oficinas en Washington, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaiyán y Turquía, Internet Broadcast Corporation fue fundada por Tyler N. Cavell, quien descubrió que existía un déficit de información en la emisión de noticias por Internet, desarrollando http://www.ibctoday.com. 

The World Pizza Games Slots are Filling Up Fast!

Pizza Today's Northeast Pizza Show returns to Atlantic City in September and along with it - The World Pizza Games Trials! Energy and excitement will abound when the World Pizza Champions and World Pizza Games Trials take the stage at Pizza Today's Northeast Pizza Show.


You're invited to compete in one or all of four events.

• Freestyle Acrobatic Dough Tossing
• Fastest Dough
• Largest Dough
• Fastest Box Folding - Brand New Competition!

The top three qualifiers in each event will compete on Thursday in the finals. All competitors will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation. All finalists will also receive a medal and complimentary registration to International Pizza Expo 2007. The winner in each of the four events will be awarded $200 and will automatically qualify for their event's finals in Las Vegas during International Pizza Expo 2007

• 10:30 a.m. - Largest Dough Trials
• 12:00 p.m. - Fastest Dough Trials
• 12:45 p.m. - Fastest Box Folding Trials
• 1:15 p.m. - Individual Acrobatic Trials

Thursday September 14

• 10:00 a.m. - Largest Dough Finals
• 10:30 a.m. - Fastest Dough Finals
• 11:00 a.m. - Fastest Box Folding Finals
• 11:30 a.m. - Individual Acrobatic Finals
• 1:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

Times are subject to change

Get your routine ready and come join the fun at the World Pizza Games Trials!

Visit www.worldpizzachampions.com for complete rules, regulations and entry forms. You will also find official recipes for dough, previous games results and more.

The World Pizza Champions are made up of members Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton & Rushsylvania, Ohio; Tony Gemignani & Ken Bryant of Pyzano’s Pizzeria in Castro Valley, CA; Joe Carlucci of Famous Joe's in Danbury,CT; Siler Chapman of Pizza Works in Fort Mills, SC and Sean Brauser of Romeo's Pizza in Medina, OH.

Each member has earned the highest awards in several different categories in the pizza industry. They are considered by many pizza operators worldwide as professionals and pioneers.

Team members have appeared on ABC's Master of Champions, The Today Show, Emeril Live, Tony Danza Show, The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, ESPN, the Food Network, Good Morning America, BBC Radio, and numerous industry magazine covers.

They have come together to form an affiliation to promote their restaurants and their skills. Individually each of them have performed on shows across the nation, but now they plan to tour the world as a team. The World Pizza Champions perform and/or compete at numerous festivals, fairs, sporting events, and food shows all year long.

America's #1 Pizza Team, The World Pizza Champions, will be in a town or on a TV near you.

Also part of the 2006/2007 team are Selected Member Giorgio Giove of Brothers Pizza in Staten Island, NY; Selected Member Justin Wadstein and Honorary Member Jay Schuurman of Kiantis Pizza and Pasta Bar in Santa Cruz, CA

We would like to thank our Team Sponsors

 

Tony Gemignani would like to thank his individual sponsors 

Michael Shepherd would like to thank his individual sponsors 

Joe Carlucci would like to thank his individual sponsors 

Siler Chapman would like to thank his individual sponsor 

U.S.News & World Report Announces Annual Rankings of America's Best Colleges

Princeton University Tops List

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S.News & World Report today announced the publication of its 2007 America's Best Colleges guide, which hits newsstands on Monday, August 21. America's Best Colleges is the most comprehensive guide to colleges and college admissions -- detailing and ranking more than 1,400 accredited four-year schools across the country.

The rankings will also be available at http://www.usnews.com/ beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, August 18. More searchable data on the rankings and schools is available online.

"America's top universities have never been as competitive. U.S.News' college guide aims to give prospective college students a starting point in the college admissions process," said Brian Kelly, Executive Editor of U.S.News & World Report. "We hope that the information in the guide and on our website will help students narrow the search and find the right school for them."

The 2007 America's Best Colleges guide provides a step-by-step guide to getting into college, choosing the right fit, paying for college, and making it there once you have arrived. The guide also contains the exclusive rankings of America's best national universities and liberal arts colleges. (See end of release for rankings.)

  This year's book will also address the following topics:    -- It's a Girl World - Admissions officers around the country are      contemplating how to find more qualified students with a Y chromosome.      In colleges, females outnumber males in both applications and      enrollment - a shifting demographic that has produced unexpected      results: Admissions officers are turning away qualified female      applicants in the interests of creating classes with gender parity. How      can females stay competitive?    -- Early Birds Still May Squirm - The hysteria over early admissions      programs shows no sign of slacking off. The belief that early      applicants have better chances of getting accepted is strong, but not a      guarantee. Don't fall for the hype or parents' pressure. Applying early      raises tough questions, but has no straight answers.    -- Paying with Less Pain - Even at a late date, students can improve      chances of achieving an affordable degree. But starting early only      helps. What are the strategies that students and parents can take to      make college more affordable?    -- Shouldn't You Be Studying - College exams are different than high      school. They require more than just straight memorization. How can      students make the transition and excel academically in college?                             2007 College Rankings    Best National Universities      1. Princeton University     2. Harvard University     3. Yale University     4. California Institute of Technology        Massachusetts Institute of Technology        Stanford University     7. University of Pennsylvania     8. Duke University     9. Columbia University        Dartmouth College        University of Chicago    12. Cornell University        Washington University in St. Louis    14. Northwestern University    15. Brown University    16. Johns Hopkins University    17. Rice University    18. Emory University        Vanderbilt University    20. University of Notre Dame    21. Carnegie Mellon University        University of California - Berkeley    23. Georgetown University    24. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor        University of Virginia     Best Liberal Arts Colleges      1. Williams College     2. Amherst College     3. Swarthmore College     4. Wellesley College     5. Middlebury College     6. Carleton College     7. Bowdoin College        Pomona College     9. Haverford College    10. Davidson College        Wesleyan University    12. Claremont McKenna College        Vassar College    14. Grinnell College        Harvey Mudd College    16. Colgate University    17. Hamilton College        Washington and Lee University    19. Smith College    20. Bryn Mawr College        Colby College    22. Oberlin College    23. Bates College    24. Macalester College        Mount Holyoke College 

Source: U.S.News & World Report