NSW:Rash of measles concerns authorities

AAP General News (Australia)
08-12-2011
NSW:Rash of measles concerns authorities

Factbox on measles in NSW:

Recorded cases since in last five calendar years:

2007: 3

2008: 39

2009: 19

2010: 26:

2011 (so far): 56



- Measles can be deadly in less developed countries. It is thought there have been
no deaths from the disease in NSW since the 1980s.

- Most deaths from measles occur due to complications.

- The first symptoms are fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes and feeling
unwell. A few days later a rash appears. The rash starts on the face, spreads down to
the body and lasts for four to seven days.



(Source: NSW Health).

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Fed: Govt, Labor , RSL slam flag burning kit

AAP General News (Australia)
02-20-2006
Fed: Govt, Labor , RSL slam flag burning kit

The government says making it illegal to burn the Australian flag would just turn offenders
into martyrs.

The government .. opposition and RSL today spoke as one .. slamming a plan by the socialist
youth group Resistance to sell flag burning kits to university students.

But federal Education Minister JULIE BISHOP says the government isn't about to legislate
to make flag burning an offence.

Ms BISHOP says people …

NSW:Toddler hit by parent reversing car

AAP General News (Australia)
04-15-2011
NSW:Toddler hit by parent reversing car

A toddler on the mid-north coast of New South Wales is in hospital after he was hit
by a car .. being reversed by one of his parents out of a driveway.

The 13-month-old boy is in Coffs Harbour Hospital in a stable condition with a suspected
fractured pelvis after the incident at the Corindi Beach home this morning.

Police say it's a reminder to parents to be aware of where their children are.

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NSW:No public servants at electricity inquiry

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2010
NSW:No public servants at electricity inquiry

SYDNEY, Dec 29 AAP - Public servants will not be allowed to give evidence before a
parliamentary inquiry into NSW's controversial power sell-off, says Premier Kristina Keneally.

But she has welcomed news the NSW auditor-general has begun inquiries into the transaction.

"I am quite confident this transaction stands up to that scrutiny," Ms Keneally told
reporters on Wednesday.

The legality of the parliamentary inquiry has been disputed by the premier, who says
her proroguing of parliament last week - two months earlier than expected - means it cannot
proceed.

Referring to advice from the crown solicitor, Ms Keneally has maintained witnesses
cannot be offered parliamentary privilege.

On Wednesday, she was asked whether she would allow treasury officials to give evidence.

"The government relies on the crown solicitor's advice, unless he indicates otherwise,
that such committees do not provide any legal standing," she said.

The advice was that committees could not legally summon witnesses or offer them parliamentary
protection.

"That situation would not be a situation in which we would have public servants attending
an inquiry," she said.

However, Ms Keneally said the Department of Premier and Cabinet had written to the
crown solicitor, Michael Sexton, asking him to confirm his 1999 advice to that effect.

Mr Sexton was on leave until January 10, but had been asked to reply as soon as possible.

Opposition and crossbench MPs have accused the government of trying to derail the inquiry
into the contentious $5.3 billion partial privatisation before the March state election.

The upper house inquiry is expected to embarrass the government in the weeks before
the state poll, with hearings on January 17 and 18, and a report to be handed down on
January 31.

But Ms Keneally said the auditor-general had broad powers to consider whether the "activities
of government are being carried out effectively, economically, efficiently and in compliance
with all relevant laws".

The auditor-general has already started making inquiries into the electricity transaction,
the premier said.

She added that perhaps the opposition did not like this because the auditor-general
"deals in facts", was non-political and independent.

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NSW:Man dies when car and bus collide

AAP General News (Australia)
08-18-2010
NSW:Man dies when car and bus collide

SYDNEY, Aug 18 AAP - A young man has died after being freed from the wreckage of his
car following a collision with a bus in NSW's Hunter region.

Police said the smash occurred on Wollombi Road, about 1km south of Old North Road
near Farley, about 3pm (AEST) on Wednesday.

A Daewoo and a school bus, which wasn't carrying passengers, collided on an 80km/h
stretch of road.

A 19-year-old man from Aberdare was trapped inside the car until freed by volunteers.

He died aboard the Westpac rescue helicopter on the way to John Hunter Hospital.

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KEYWORD: TOLL NSW

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FED: Postal deliveries could be scrapped under new system

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2010
FED: Postal deliveries could be scrapped under new system

Postal deliveries could be a thing of the past under a radical new system that would
have us collect mail from automated community post boxes.

News Limited says Australia Post has earmarked the system for outer metropolitan areas
.. outlining the changes in a 12-page brochure presented to councils.

The plan is to end door-to-door services .. with residents going to community hubs
.. where as many as 12-hundred post boxes would be located .. which people can access
with swipe cards and pin codes.

Similar systems are already used in Britain .. the US and parts of Europe.

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KEYWORD: MAIL (SYDNEY)

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Tas: Gingers banned from solariums in Tasmania

AAP General News (Australia)
08-27-2009
Tas: Gingers banned from solariums in Tasmania

Tasmania has new regulations restricting the cosmetic use of solarium tanning .. with
fines of up to six-thousand dollars for breaching the guidelines.

Health Minister LARA GIDDINGS says people aged under 18 and those with very fair skin
are now banned from using solariums for cosmetic reasons.

Operators must be trained in identifying skin types .. and will have to assess the
skin type of every client .. and must send people with very fair skin away.

Ms GIDDINGS says solarium users will need to sign a consent form before beginning a
course of tanning.

AAP RTV pc/wz

KEYWORD: TAN (HOBART)

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AAP IMAGE OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2009

AAP General News (Australia)
04-19-2009
AAP IMAGE OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2009
Good evening Picture Editors, News Editors and Chiefs of Staff

The following is a list of news assignments AAP will consider for picture coverage tomorrow.

The full-day list is preliminary and subject to change. However, to assist in your planning,
we have firmed most jobs before midday. These are marked 'Assigned'.

A fresh advisory will be issued at 9.00am in case breaking news overnight takes priority
and changes the schedule. A full day planner will be issued at 11.30am.

As always, your feedback is welcome. Please contact the Picture Desk on 02 93228707 for
further clarification.

View images at the following link www.aapimage.com.au To locate specific images search
the newsroom using keywords in caps below.

Preliminary AAP IMAGE OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009

SYDNEY
NRL, Wests Tigers v Melbourne Storm - Assigned
2009 Astra Awards - Assigned

MELBOURNE
Bushfires Royal Commission - Assigned
Funeral for Frank Costigan, QC - Assigned

BRISBANE
Dr Jayant Patel in court - Assigned

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NSW: Proposed amendments to gun laws sensible, NSW govt says

AAP General News (Australia)
12-14-2008
NSW: Proposed amendments to gun laws sensible, NSW govt says

SYDNEY, Dec 14 AAP - Amendments to NSW laws proposed by the Shooters Party that remove
a waiting period to buy guns are sensible, the NSW government says.

The change, which removes a 28-day waiting period for people wanting to buy a second
gun, makes the system more efficient, NSW Police Minister Tony Kelly says.

"The whole purpose of the 28-day waiting period when you get your first gun is so the
police could check you out," Mr Kelly told reporters in Sydney on Sunday.

"They've already done that, because you've already got a licence when you've got a gun."

He said the authorities would perform random checks covering registered gun owners
during the period of their five-year licence.

The amendments were made in June this year.

Meanwhile, the National Coalition of Gun Control says gun ownership in NSW has risen
at the rate of 10,000 a year since 2004, to 687,138 in October this year.

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KEYWORD: GUNS KELLY

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Oly: American tourist killed in Beijing: state media

AAP General News (Australia)
08-09-2008
Oly: American tourist killed in Beijing: state media

BEIJING, Aug 9 AFP - A Chinese man has attacked two American tourists in central Beijing,
killing one of them, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.

AFP jmt

KEYWORD: OLY08 DEATH

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Vic: Two face charges after drug raid

AAP General News (Australia)
02-17-2008
Vic: Two face charges after drug raid

Two men have been charged with drug cultivation and trafficking .. after a police raid
in Melbourne's north netted more than a thousand cannabis plants.

Fawkner detectives found the hydroponic plants in a factory in Merri Concourse in Campbellfield
yesterday morning.

A 40-year-old Southbank man and a 31-year-old Sydenham man will face a bail justice
today and Melbourne Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

AAP RTV gfr/jmt

KEYWORD: RAID (MELBOURNE)

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Qld: Number of ill horses continues to climb

AAP General News (Australia)
08-29-2007
Qld: Number of ill horses continues to climb

BRISBANE, Aug 29 AAP - Almost half of the horses quarantined at a Queensland equestrian
venue are now showing symptoms of horse flu.

Around 250 horses have been stuck at Warwick's Morgan Park, south-west of Brisbane,
since a quarantine lockdown was imposed at the site on Sunday.

Around 100 horse owners and helpers who have stayed behind to care for the animals
are facing a long wait at the venue - the flu must infect all of the horses at the site
before the 30-day quarantine period can officially begin.

Three of the 250 horses have tested positive to the flu in preliminary tests.

Equestrian Federation of Australia vet Julian Willmore today said vets had worked into
the night assessing animals at the site, where the number of horses showing signs of the
illness continued to climb.

"Last count last night we were up to 118 horses showing clinical signs - 50 per cent
of the total number there now," he told ABC radio.

However, Dr Willmore said no horses were dangerously ill.

Blood samples from sick horses at Morgan Park equestrian centre are expected to today
formally confirm the highly contagious virus is responsible for the horses' high temperatures
and coughing.

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) animal biosecurity science manager Ian Douglas
said he was hopeful of containing the outbreak to the state's south-east.

Three south-east Queensland areas have so far been affected - Warwick, Minden and Rosewood.

Dr Douglas said there was no evidence the disease had spread since the ban on horse
movement was imposed, but said it was likely the number of horses with the flu at Warwick
would continue to rise.

"I would probably expect all of those horses would show signs within the next few days,"

Dr Douglas said.

"This virus is very, very contagious and spreads quite rapidly in horses that are in
relatively close contact."

The Queensland government yesterday promised to provide $20,000 to horse owners stranded
in Warwick to help cover costs such as vet bills.

Warwick mayor Ron Bellingham has invoked the council's emergency management plan, as
well as launching a support appeal for those stranded.

Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin today defended the government's handling of
the horse flu outbreak, dismissing the state opposition's claims that DPI staff cutbacks
had slowed its reaction at Warwick.

"I'm more than happy with the way that we are dealing with the issue," Mr Mulherin said.

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KEYWORD: STALLIONS QLD 2ND DAYLEAD

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Fed: JSF budget continues to rise

AAP General News (Australia)
04-15-2007
Fed: JSF budget continues to rise

Delays in production and rising commodity prices have sent the price of Australia's
Joint Strike Fighter skyward .. the second cost blowout on the next-generation fighter
in as many months.

But Defence Minister BRENDAN NELSON says he is unfazed by the latest 28 billion blowout
of the US-led program.

The minister says people need to understand there are three variants of this aircraft
and there has been a two per cent increase in the cost of that aircraft .. that had been
anticipated.

Dr Nelson's comments did little to appease Labor's defence spokesman JOEL FITZGIBBON
.. who says the government's strategy of maintaining Australia's regional air superiority
is in doubt.

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KEYWORD: JSF (CANBERRA)

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Vic: Monster blaze threatens communities = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
12-13-2006
Vic: Monster blaze threatens communities = 2

Mr MONK says communities around Mt Beauty and the Tawonga Gap area are also on high
alert from a separate fire that's so far burned 10 thousand hectares.

He says fire is also backing down into the Gaffneys Creek area .. although there's
no direct threat to private property.

Fire crews and five Army bulldozers are building control lines around the Mt Terrible
fire south of Jamieson to help protect the Thomson catchment area.

Fire is within 10km of the Thomson catchment .. which feeds into Melbourne's major water supply.

Mr MONK says when conditions improve .. they'll also backburn to strengthen the lines.

The weather's expected to be worse tomorrow with temps climbing and north-north-westerly
winds gusting.

Smoke from the bushfires has again blanketed Melbourne .. casting an orange haze across
the city .. but hasn't caused delays at Melbourne Airport.

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES VIC 2 (MELBOURNE)

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Fed: Aust urged to vote for Opera House for seven wonders

AAP General News (Australia)
08-08-2006
Fed: Aust urged to vote for Opera House for seven wonders

SYDNEY, Aug 8 AAP - Sydney Opera House's chief executive is urging all Australians
to vote for the iconic landmark as one of the new seven wonders of the world.

The Opera House is Australia's only nominee and one of 21 finalists competing for the
title, which will be announced by the New7Wonders Foundation, the body behind the campaign,
on July 7, 2007.

It is the youngest candidate to be nominated, competing against historical gems such
as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower.

Online voting was launched across the globe in March 2006 and votes can be submitted
until July 6, 2007.

"As Australia's only nomination, we believe we will get the full support from Australians
around the globe," Sydney Opera House chief executive Norman Gillespie said in a statement.

The New7Wonders website says the aim of the global vote is to document, maintain, restore
and reconstruct world heritage under the motto: Our Heritage Is Our Future.



To vote for Sydney Opera House by phone, dial 1902 977 777 or text SOH to 1977 7717.

Visit www.new7wonders.com to register your vote online.

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KEYWORD: OPERA

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Qld:Two men charged after army camp

AAP General News (Australia)
02-16-2006
Qld:Two men charged after army camp

Two men have been charged with child sex offences after an army training camp in southeast
Queensland.

Police say two 13-year-old girls complained they'd been inappropriately dealt with
at the cadet camp in August last year.

Two men .. aged 18 and 19 .. will face the Brisbane magistrates court next Monday charged,with
a total of 11 counts of indecent dealing with a child under the age of 16.

Two 15-year-old boys were also charged .. and have been dealt with by the children's court.

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KEYWORD: CAMP (BRISBANE)

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NSW: Terrified man tells of attack

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2005
NSW: Terrified man tells of attack

SYDNEY, Feb 10 AAP - A man robbed of his watch at gunpoint while walking towards a
Sydney train station in the morning peak says he initially thought his attacker was joking.

Asking to be known only as Paul, the man said he was approached by another man who
asked for a light for a cigarette about 6.45am (AEDT) on January 11.

The man had approached as Paul walked to Harris Park railway station on his way to
work in the city. He was about 10 metres behind Paul when he was first noticed.

"I just turned away and in a few seconds he was at my neck," the 34-year-old told reporters.

"Initially I thought he was just joking. I though maybe it was a finger or something
on my neck, but not actually a pistol.

"When I indicated, 'Look mate I don't have any money', he said 'Look, I'm not joking.

This is a real gun'."

Once he realised the man had a gun Paul said he was "more scared than anything".

"Also in my mind I was running quite quickly and I was thinking of different scenarios
and I just wanted the whole thing to end at that point," Paul said.

NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney labelled the attack cowardly, but said the mugger
could strike again.

"This cowardly attack on an ordinary citizen going about an everyday task going to
work - wanton, brazen, cowardly in every way - is an attack not only on the individual
but is an attack on each and every person in the state," Mr Moroney told reporters.

"I have a confirmed concern this offender may reoffend again and on the next occasion
the level of crime that he commits may be far more serious."

Mr Moroney appealed for public assistance in catching the offender.

He could not recall any other recent incidents where a gun had been used in a mugging.

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KEYWORD: WATCH LEAD

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asymptotic series A series formed by the expansion of a function in the form a_o + a₁/x + a₂/x² + … + a_n/xⁿ + …, such that the error resulting from terminating the series at the term a_n/xⁿ tends to zero more rapidly than 1/xⁿ as x tends to infinity. An asymptotic series expansion is not necessarily a convergent series.

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Marvel Enterprises and Crystal Sky Entertainment Join Forces to Produce Feature Based On Popular Comic Franchise Ghost Rider.

Business/Entertainment Editors

CANNES, France & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2000

Marvel Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) and Crystal Sky Entertainment have entered into an agreement to jointly produce a feature film based on Ghost Rider, one of Marvel's most successful and edgy comic book characters. The announcement was made today by Avi Arad, President and CEO, Marvel Studios, and Steven Paul, President and CEO, Crystal Sky Entertainment.

Scheduled for production early next year, Ghost Rider is expected to be budgeted at $75 million. Johnny Depp is being targeted to play the Ghost Rider. Arad, Paul and Academy-Award winning actor Jon Voight, who may also play a role in the film, will produce. The Ghost Rider screenplay was scripted by David Goyer, the writer of the acclaimed and successful Blade film.

Ghost Rider, who made his debut in August 1972 in Marvel Spotlight No. 5, is one of Marvel's premiere properties. The Ghost Rider storyline focuses on a motorcycle stuntman, who, seeking revenge for harm done to his one true love, makes a pact with dark forces to avenge the wrongdoing. By day, the Ghost Rider is a motorcycle stuntman able to perform superhuman tricks; by night he is transformed into a burning demon on wheels as he hunts down those who bring pain to the innocent.

Beverly Hills based MM Media Capital Partners, which recently concluded a $100 million line of credit arrangement with Crystal Sky, will finance the film. MM Media Capital Partners is the new banking consortium headed by Hal Sadoff, Rodney Paine and Myles Nestel, all formerly of Coutts and Co. and National Westminster. Revenues generated from the distribution of the film, as well as from licensing and merchandising will be shared equally by Crystal Sky and Marvel Enterprises.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Avi Arad on this film venture. His creative voice and business acumen will certainly contribute to making Ghost Rider a cutting-edge and exciting film," commented Paul. "Avi has already had tremendous success with Blade (portrayed by Wesley Snipes), and a sequel is to follow later this year. We are very excited to produce Ghost Rider with Avi and his Marvel team - the same team that just finished X-MEN: The Movie and is currently working on Spider-Man: The Movie for 2001."

Arad added, "I met Steven while he was producing Baby Geniuses. I watched and admired as he continually overcame obstacles and naysayers. He produced the film his way, brought the print and advertising budget to the studio, and engineered a most successful release. I couldn't be happier to produce this project with Crystal Sky."

Crystal Sky's Senior Executive Vice President Andrew Hersh will oversee the production for Crystal Sky. Hersh will work closely with Arad and Paul throughout development and production of Ghost Rider.

Crystal Sky Entertainment is a leading independent production company that maintains a first look deal with Paramount Pictures. The company struck paydirt last year with the conception and production of Baby Geniuses. Released through Sony's TriStar Pictures, the film has garnered more than $80 million in domestic revenues. On the heels of that success, the company has been aggressively developing and readying a slate of theatrical projects.

Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies with operations in five divisions: licensing, toys -- via its Toy Biz division, comic book and trade publishing, entertainment and the Internet. Through the ownership of over 4,700 proprietary characters, Marvel licenses its characters in a wide range of consumer products, services and media such as feature films, television, the Internet, apparel, video games, collectibles, snack foods and promotions. Marvel's characters and plot lines are created and developed through the comic book publishing division, which maintains a leadership position in the U.S. and abroad. For additional company information visit Marvel's corporate Web site at http://www.marvel.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release regarding the Company's plans are forward-looking statements that are dependent upon certain risks and uncertainties, including the Company's potential inability to successfully implement its business strategy, a decrease in the level of media exposure or popularity of the Company's characters resulting in declining revenues from products based on those characters, the lack of commercial success of properties owned by major entertainment companies that have granted the Company toy licenses, the lack of consumer acceptance of new product introductions, the imposition of quotas or tariffs on toys manufactured in China as a result of a deterioration in trade relations between the U.S. and China, changing consumer preferences, production delays or shortfalls, continued pressure by certain of the Company's major retail customers to significantly reduce their toy inventory levels, the impact of competition and changes to the competitive environment on the Company's products and services, changes in technology and changes in governmental regulation. Those and other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Superscape Launches 3D Control -- an ActiveX Control for Interactive Developers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1998--Superscape, the Interactive 3D specialists, today announces the launch of 3D Control. The product, which is priced on a run-time license basis, is targeted towards interactive 3D developers who wish to improve integration with their other developments tools, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic, Java VM and Visual C++, Inprise Delphi and Macromedia's Director and Authorware products. 3D Control will also provide an elegant tool for those developers who wish to introduce interactive 3D environments into their applications for the first time.

"3D Control allows us to seamlessly integrate with other tools and has dramatically improved our development activities," said Bryan Salt, Creative Director of Black Sheep Design. "It gives us significantly more control over what we want to do, and this has been particularly important in the development of our new, extremely sophisticated, interactive 3D game, Republic, which will be on the shelves in the first quarter of next year."

As an ActiveX control, Superscape's 3D Control delivers the power and flexibility of Component Orientated Programming. Developers are able to integrate 3D Control seamlessly into a multitude of applications, while continuing to use their familiar development tools.

For images of 3D control, visit the Superscape Image Bank at http://imagebank.superscape.com.

Note to Editors: Superscape leads the market in Interactive 3D software, providing both custom project services and boxed software products:

1. CUSTOM APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. 4 project teams in the US and UK provide solutions ranging from simple content creation to complex stand alone 3D applications. Over 150 complete projects have already been delivered over the last 3 years -- ranging in value from $10,000 to over $4 million.

2. AUTHORING TOOLS, BROWSERS AND STAND ALONE RUNTIME ENGINES. Developed and published by Superscape, these products are available via technology licenses and as boxed products. Superscape has been publishing Interactive 3D products for over 11 years. Superscape VR plc was founded in 1983, has US headquarters in Santa Clara, California and is traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company has software installed in more than thirty countries worldwide, for clients including Intel, CompuServe, Nortel, Motorola, Whirlpool, LEGO, British Airways, Land Rover, NEC, and NTT. The Superscape family of interactive 3D products includes: -- VRT. The company's award-winning authoring software for the

enterprise marketplace, currently in release 5 -- 3D Webmaster. Designed for professional Webmasters and developers

for the creation of interactive 3D Web sites and for adding 3D

pages to existing 2D sites -- Do 3D. A fun, easy-to-use, home-creativity product for building

interactive 3D environments -- 3D Control. An ActiveX control that allows developers to improve

integration of their 3D applications with other developments

tools. -- Viscape Universal. A unique browser plug-in that allows viewing

of both SVR and VRML 3D worlds -- Visualiser. A 3D viewer for stand-alone applications created

using Superscape VRT Superscape supports multiple 3D Internet

formats, including SVR and VRML. Superscape also pioneered and

sponsors the Virtual World Wide Web (vwww.com), an expanding

network of over 500 independently owned 3D Web pages.

For more information, visit the Superscape Web site (www.superscape.com) or the Superscape Image Bank (http://imagebank.superscape.com/; for screen shots). All trademarks are acknowledged.

Meedan.net: A new approach to dialogue.

CAIRO: In 2009 Barack Obama visited Cairo and delivered a speech that echoed through the Middle East. While extending a hand to Egypt and the region as a whole, the American president sought to unite the two parties.

"So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end," his speech read.

Ed Bice, founder and CEO of Meedan.net has put such sentiment into a tangible function. Meedan, the Arabic word for 'town square' or 'gathering' place encapsulates the idea from which the San Francisco based non-profit has undertaken its efforts since its start in 2005.

Meedan.net is the first social network explicitly built to facilitate collaborations across languages. Literally a digital 'square', the site offers nuance to the traditional dichotomy that stems from different regions of the world, news headlines, and contrasting perceptions. Everything that gets posted on Meedan.net is mirrored in Arabic and English - from media publications, comments, or articles shared. By seeking discussion through the sharing of knowledge, unencumbered by the difference of language, this forum allows for users to identify diverging media narratives that more often than not contribute to distrust and friction between cultures.

Listed on Meedan.net is the statistic that embodies the goal of Meedan, but also its potential.

"With 2.1 billion internet users worldwide, and more than 60 million Arabic speakers on the Internet, the social potential for the web to play a key role in the solution seems apparent, though untested."

After traveling through several predominately Muslim countries and witnessing the misconception that swept through much of the West, following September 11, Ed Bice reiterated his initiative by saying, "I wanted to see a change in the misunderstanding that is present between these two cultures."

Equipped with 25 professional regional specialists and translators distributed throughout the Middle East, Meedan has been working to do just that. Located in Amman, Damascus, Cairo, Casablanca, Bethlehem, and Beirut, Meedan personal has endeavored to expose political, social, economic or developments within Arab countries or the West, which traditional regional media outlets tends to discard. "If you limit your content to one language, and many times one framing you will you will compromise the overall picture. Here we discuss what is going on in the Middle East at a more in-depth level," said Kate Goodin, a Cairo based translator and producer for Meedan.net.

Meedan.net has been able to achieve success in this by offering a new approach to linguistic data licensing. In conjunction with IBM 'Meedan IBM Open Linguistic Data Project', operating under an Open Database License, has allowed for Meedan to not only afford its users access to translated publications but also to engage in dialogue, regardless of his or her discourse.

When asked about the translation process Meedan translator Rania Kamal said, "As a 'Meedani' translator, I'm encouraged to translate from local sources, commentary, blogs, tweets, not straight news. Meedan is all about unfolding the untold truth."

With existing partnership with Cambridge University's Inter-faith Program and the Coexist Foundation Meedan is set to introduce the Nurani Digital Platform which will specifically facilitate cross-language discussions between religious leaders, scholars and other civic groups in Arabic and English.

When asked about the expanding role of Meedan, Bice explained, "We are very excited about new opportunities to conduct new media technology and development training with different media publications in Egypt. We will be spending a lot of time in Cairo."

By providing a forum for the sharing of knowledge that transcends the boundaries of language and setting, Meedan.net is progressing the endeavor to achieve mutual understanding rather than perpetuating a cycle of misconception.

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Acker Merrall & Condit Announces May Sales Total Nearly US$15 Million; Hong Kong Auction Achieves Three World Records.(Financial report)

Acker Merrall & Condit, the world's premier wine auction house and America's oldest fine wine merchant, announced its May auction results for Hong Kong and New York. The combined auctions approximated an impressive US$15 million, with Hong Kong sales totaling US$11.67 million, and New York sales totaling US$2,967,894.

John Kapon, CEO of Acker Merrall & Condit, in response to May's sales said, "Our unrivalled selection of rare and great wines was represented by numerous superb private collections, boasting immaculate provenance and outstanding condition. For Hong Kong, we are particularly pleased that the sale's featured collection, which we carefully divided into four different sections in the catalogue, totaled over HK$26.54 million/US$3.4 million, well-above pre-sale expectations. The remarkable success of both of sales is indicative of Hong Kong's continued reign as the world's number one wine hub and New York's market remaining healthy. These high marks also underscores Acker's commitment to bringing the world's best cellars to the world's leading auction markets." Auction Highlights - Hong Kong The successful two-day wine auction held at the Island Shangri-La and Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on May 27th and 28th reached an impressive total of HK$91 Million/US$11.67 Million, with 99% of lots sold. Three world auction records were established including that for a case of 1988 DRC Romanee-Conti, a case of 1982 Chateau Lafleur and a lot of Comte Liger-Belair, one of Burgundy's most storied and famous Domaines. Collectors competed enthusiastically throughout the sale, which offered over 1,100 lots. With collections featuring vintages of the most outstanding Bordeaux and Burgundy winemakers, the star lot was a rare wooden case of 1945 Mouton Rothschild with perfect provenance described as 'one of the immortal wines of the Century' which sold for HK$1,281,000/ US$164,230 after heated bidding. Additional highlights included 15 magnums of 1983-2002 Le Pin, realizing HK$829,600/ US$106,359; two full original wooden cases of the highly sought-after 1988 Romanee Conti in pristine condition achieved HK$829,600/ US$106,359 setting a world auction record for a case of 1988 DRC Romanee-Conti; and an original wooden case of the legendary 1982 Chateau Lafleur attained HK$439,200/ US$56,308, and established yet another world auction record.

Acker Merrall & Condit's Hong Kong fall schedule is slated for September 16-17, November 4-5 and December 9-10. Auction Highlights - New York City Though Hong Kong certainly leads the world wine market, New York's market has been consistently healthy, posting strong results. Acker Merrall & Condit's May 21st auction at Marea restaurant featured 678 lots that realized US$2,967,894 with 96% of lots sold. The top ten lots originated from only three brands, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Chateau Petrus, and Chateau Lafite Rothschild, confirming the strength and power of these producers. The number one lot, a mixed case of Domaine de la Romanee Conti, fetched a significant total of $46,360.

Acker Merrall & Condit will close the season with two exciting auction events, one totally unprecedented. On June 3rd, Acker will auction two bottles of the world's oldest champagne recovered from the 19th century shipwreck off the Aland Islands of Finland. The final auction of the season will take place on June 25th at a special location, which will be disclosed later this week. About Acker Merrall & Condit Founded in 1820, Acker Merrall & Condit is America's oldest fine wine merchant and the world's largest fine and rare wine auction house. With affiliates in New York and Hong Kong, Acker Merrall hosts over two dozen live and internet auctions annually, and conducts retail operations from its historic headquarters on New York's Upper West Side as well as in Asia. Acker is devoted to helping customers buy, sell, and experience the world's foremost wines.

Keywords: Acker Merrall & Condit, Asia, China, Hong Kong.

This article was prepared by China Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, China Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

HUD REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH FLORIDA ONLINE ADVERTISER REGARDING DISCRIMINATORY ADS USA4SALE NETWORK INC. AGREES TO PAY $15,000 TO SETTLE CLAIM ADS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that USA4SALE Network, Inc., has agreed to pay $15,000 to settle claims that it violated the Fair Housing Act when it posted ads on its Web sites that discriminated against families with children. In addition, the company has also agreed to change the way its Web sites filter discriminatory language.

The settlement is the result of a complaint HUD initiated against the Ocala, Florida-based company after it allegedly printed a rental advertisement on its webpage, ocals4sale.com, that stated "No children, No kids." The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on family status, including publishing print, broadcast or Internet advertisements that indicate a preference or otherwise discriminate against families with children.

"The Internet has revolutionized the way people search for housing and how housing providers advertise available housing. It cannot be a place to avoid the Fair Housing Act," said John Trasvina, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. "This voluntary agreement will help housing providers easily meet their responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act."

According to the voluntary agreement, USA4SALE Network will develop a screening filter that will flag potentially discriminatory ads for human review and train its employees on how to comply with fair housing advertising guidelines. The agreement also calls for the network to donate $7,500 to a HUD-funded state fair housing organization and contribute another $7,500 to a HUD-approved local fair housing group to cover the cost of the group's future fair housing advertisements.

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HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.

U.S. to host global OA meeting.(Berlin Open Access Conference Series )(Conference news)(Brief article)

The ninth installment of the Berlin Open Access Conference Series will be held Nov. 9-10 at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Washington, D.C., the first time that the U.S. has hosted the conference. Leaders in the science, humanities, research, funding, and policy communities will gather and focus on issues facing The Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities. The meeting, titled The Berlin 9 Open Access Conference: The Impact of Open Access in research and scholarship, will address the role that OA online can play in hastening the conduct and communication of scholarship and the related opportunities for funders, creators, and end users of this information. The Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities, which was issued by global research, scientific, and cultural institutions in 2003, advances the internet as the medium for spreading knowledge worldwide. Other meetings have been held in Germany, Switzerland, England, Italy, France, and China.

OpenDNS Announces New Frankfurt, Germany Datacenter and Speeds Resolution for Millions of Internet Users Across Europe.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2011

OpenDNS, the world's largest and fastest-growing provider of Internet navigation and security services that make networks safer, faster, smarter and more reliable, today announced it has added yet another server location - this one in Frankfurt, Germany.

OpenDNS, the favorite and most trusted DNS service of network administrators everywhere, operates datacenters at the most strategically-located intersections on the Internet. The new server in Frankfurt is added to better serve OpenDNS's ever growing user base across Europe. With pre-existing servers in London and Amsterdam, the added Frankfurt server is poised to make OpenDNS the absolute fastest DNS service for European Internet users.

The Frankfurt datacenter is the twelfth for OpenDNS, which has been rapidly expanding its global footprint to accommodate unprecedented growth and user adoption. OpenDNS has plans for continued expansion and added server locations throughout the remaining part of 2011 and going forward into 2012.

"After the United States, OpenDNS has the second largest customer base in Europe. We're dedicated to continually improving the OpenDNS experience for European customers and a big portion of improving a DNS service is adding server locations to make resolution faster," said OpenDNS CEO David Ulevitch. "With London, Amsterdam and now Frankfurt datacenter locations, OpenDNS continues to be the absolute best choice for Internet users in Europe."

For European Customers: Why Switch to OpenDNS?

Unlike your Internet Service Provider, OpenDNS uses sophisticated Anycast routing technology, which means no matter where you are in the world, your DNS requests are answered by the closest datacenter. With a new datacenter in Frankfurt OpenDNS makes your Internet both faster and more reliable.

In addition to speedy and reliable DNS, OpenDNS also provides Web content filtering, Web security including anti-phishing and malware and botnet protection and detailed insight into the traffic on your network.

About OpenDNS

OpenDNS is the world's leading provider of Internet navigation and security services that make networks safer, faster, smarter and more reliable. Through DNS resolution, cloud-based Web content filtering and security services, OpenDNS empowers millions of households, schools and businesses to control how users navigate the Internet on their network, while dramatically increasing the network's overall performance and reliability. For more information about OpenDNS, please visit: http://www.opendns.com

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Global Telecom and Technology Successfully Completes $15 Million Credit Facility with Silicon Valley Bank.

MCLEAN, Va. -- Global Telecom & Technology, Inc. ("GTT"), (OTCBB:GTLT), a leading global network integrator that provides its clients with a broad portfolio of wide-area network, dedicated internet access, and managed data services, has successfully completed a new $15.0 million credit facility with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the primary subsidiary of SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB). The facility consists of a $10.0 million five-year term loan and a two-year $5.0 million revolving line of credit. The term loan will be used to refinance GTT's $4.0 million seller notes and to repay its $4.8 million in convertible notes, both due December 31, 2010.

"Silicon Valley Bank continues to be a key strategic partner for GTT," said Richard D. Calder, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. "This credit facility reinforces SVB's confidence in the cash-flow generating nature of our business. With this refinancing in place, we will continue to drive our growth strategy both organically and through strategic acquisitions."

The combined facility is secured by substantially all of GTT's assets and the revolving credit line is based on eligible accounts receivable, including certain foreign receivables. The terms of the loans include typical financial covenants as well as provisions allowing additional leverage and incentives to reduce borrowing costs if the company maintains certain financial ratios.

Eric Swank, Chief Financial Officer said, "With this new facility, we strengthened our balance sheet by removing the bulk of our short-term debt, secured significant capital at a very attractive cost and maintained flexibility in our capital structure. As we continue to grow cash flow, this facility enables us to employ a balanced approach to funding our growth plans."

"We have been pleased to partner with the GTT team for several years," said Megan Scheffel, senior relationship manager, Silicon Valley Bank. "As the company has grown and expanded both in the U.S. and overseas, we have worked with them to provide the right financing and cash management services they required. SVB is committed to helping technology companies of all sizes grow and take their businesses to the next level and we look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with GTT."

About GTT

GTT is a global network integrator providing a broad portfolio of wide-area network services, dedicated internet access, and managed data services. With over 800 supplier relationships worldwide, GTT combines multiple networks and technologies such as private line, Ethernet, and MPLS to deliver cost-effective solutions specifically designed for each client's unique requirements. GTT enhances customer performance through its proprietary Client Management Database (CMD), which provides a comprehensive client support system for service design and quotation, rapid service implementation, and 24x7 global operations support. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, GTT has offices in London, Dusseldorf, and Denver and provides services to more than 700 enterprise, government, and carrier clients in over 80 countries worldwide. For more information, visit the GTT website at www.gt-t.net.

About Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is the premier commercial bank for companies in the technology, life science, venture capital, private equity and premium wine industries. SVB provides a comprehensive suite of financing solutions, treasury management, corporate investment and international banking services to its clients worldwide. Through its focus on specialized markets and extensive knowledge of the people and business issues driving them, Silicon Valley Bank provides a level of service and partnership that measurably impacts its clients' success. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company serves clients around the world through 26 U.S. offices and international operations in China, India, Israel and the United Kingdom. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB), with SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, SVB Global and SVB Private Client Services. More information on the company can be found at www.svb.com.

Silicon Valley Bank is the California bank subsidiary and the commercial banking operation of SVB Financial Group. Banking services are provided by Silicon Valley Bank, a member of the FDIC and the Federal Reserve System. SVB Private Client Services is a division of Silicon Valley Bank. SVB Financial Group is also a member of the Federal Reserve System.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect the current views of Global Telecom & Technology, Inc., with respect to current events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "could," "should," and "continue" or similar words. These forward-looking statements may also use different phrases. From time to time, Global Telecom & Technology, Inc., which we refer to as "we", "us" or "our" and in some cases, "GTT" or the "Company", also provides forward-looking statements in other materials GTT releases to the public or files with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as oral forward-looking statements. You should consult any further disclosures on related subjects in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and the business environment that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause GTT's actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to obtain capital; our ability to develop and market new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; our reliance on several large customers; our ability to negotiate and enter into acceptable contract terms with our suppliers; our ability to attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; competition in the industry in which we do business; failure of the third-party communications networks on which we depend; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which we are engaged; our ability to maintain our databases, management systems and other intellectual property; our ability to maintain adequate liquidity and produce sufficient cash flow to fund our capital expenditures and debt service; technological developments and changes in the industry; our ability to complete acquisitions or divestures and to integrate any business or operation acquired; our ability to overcome significant operating losses; and general economic conditions. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in GTT's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.

AdWido.com Enters Internet Marketing Industry Combining Online Video AND 'Brick and Mortar' Edge.

AdWido.com (http://www.adwido.com/) has launched as a full-service web-centric marketing and advertisement company that integrates the power of online video (OV) display with real world electronic display to deliver a successful, combined interactive advertisement and marketing experience for its clients. In addition, AdWido.com not only provides strategic, affordable and eye-catching online and video marketing services, but goes beyond by allowing client campaigns to be showcased for free on its own Web site that serves as an Internet advertiser and video directory.

With over 10 years of Internet savvy, AdWido.com has built an amazing team of expert marketers and technologists that find solutions to get businesses found both virtually and in the actual, physical store. The founders of AdWido.com know how difficult it is for companies to run a business, let alone stay ahead of the information superhighway. With key industry players, AdWido.com builds, markets and manages their client's online presence by creating exciting interactive experiences that complement a client's brand and improves their online presence.

Since AdWido.com launched, several notable large and small businesses are utilizing the company's marketing services to take them to the leading edge of relevancy in order to reach the new generation of market buyers that Google for their next purchase. "Customers are just seeing the beginning of what AdWido.com will be offering as we will be getting our clients discovered both on and offline through a unique patented technology that has yet to be fully launched," notes Ken Kubler, co-founder and CEO.

AdWido.com also adds to the mix OV swagger and intellect. The company is an offshoot of Easi.info that was launched in 2007 to harness the predicted value of OV. Easi.info collects and creates an online directory of business videos and ads with the patented ability to display those ads in brick and mortar outlets. AdWido.com knows OV advertising plus search engines equals an opportunity for businesses to tell their brand story by integrating relevant content, testimonials, interactivity, product demonstrations, educational video and promotions/sales. Because of the increasing relevance of OV, AdWido.com is in the forefront to make this an effective online tool for clients.

Kubler says, "AdWido.com forges successful relationships by combining its vast amount of online experience, the power of building video and a dynamic understanding of customer behavior."

AdWido.com provides all online marketing needs with a full array of services, including campaigns, video production, script writing, free uploading and linking, web design, SEO, Pay Per Click (PPC) and cost per click (CPC), logo design, social media marketing/interactive marketing, testimonials and a full public relations campaign.

For more information about AdWido.com, please call Kelly Singleton at 469-247-9077 or email Kelly@adwido.com. Visit http://www.adwido.com/.

AdWido.com's Mantra is: More eyeballs for the dollar!

Keywords: AdWido.com, Advertise, Advertising, Marketing, Technology.

This article was prepared by Marketing Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Marketing Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

Trimeris to Release Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on Thursday, November 6, 2008.(Financial report)

DURHAM, N.C. -- Trimeris, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMS) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter 2008 on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Trimeris' announcement will be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m., led by Mr. Martin A. Mattingly, Chief Executive Officer, and other members of senior management.

Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously broadcast over the Internet and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public. The webcast can be accessed by going to Trimeris' website, www.trimeris.com.

Conference Call

To access the live call, please dial (800) 399-8403 (U.S.) or (706) 634-6565 (international). The conference ID number is 71138027. Telephone replay is available approximately two hours after the call through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, November 20, 2008. To access the replay, please call (800) 642-1687 (U.S.) or (706) 645-9291 (international). The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and Trimeris will take no responsibility for providing updated information.

About Trimeris, Inc.

Trimeris, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMS) is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the commercialization of therapeutic agents for the treatment of viral disease. The core technology platform of fusion inhibition is based on blocking viral entry into host cells. FUZEON, approved in the U.S., Canada and European Union, is the first in a new class of anti-HIV drugs called fusion inhibitors. For more information about Trimeris, please visit the Company's website at http://www.trimeris.com.

CellStar and Trimble Ink Logistics and Distribution Agreement for Mobile Resource Management.

CellStar Corporation , a value-added wireless logistics services leader, and Trimble today announced that they have signed a logistics and distribution agreement for mobile resource management solutions.

Under the agreement CellStar will distribute Trimble's Telvisant(TM) Mobile Resource Management (MRM) System hardware, including the CrossCheck(R) family of Global Positioning System (GPS) based mobile communications products which utilize General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) and when available CDMA2000 1xRTT wireless data services.

The contract covers logistics and distribution services, customer-specific customization of the CrossCheck units, kit configuration, inventory management as well as fulfillment to customers, vehicle manufacturers and dealers on a global basis.

"Trimble selected CellStar for its excellent reputation, focus, access to global distribution channels as well as the company's ability to handle customized orders," said Thom Russell, director of service operations for Trimble's Mobile Solutions Division. "This contract goes beyond a traditional fulfillment and logistics service agreement. We see CellStar as an ideal distribution partner who will accelerate the penetration of our mobile resource management solutions in the wireless market."

CellStar draws on its ISO 9001:2001 certification and customer service protocols, combined with high-tech order processing and reporting to offer clients premier and customized service.

"This agreement expands CellStar's horizons beyond mobile phones and fulfillment support services," said Jim Thomas, business development director for CellStar. "Both CellStar and Trimble will benefit from the increased global capabilities that this relationship brings."

About Trimble's Telvisant System

Trimble's Telvisant system offers real-time asset tracking and monitoring for businesses and government agencies. It is designed to meet the needs of a broad range of users, including ready-mix concrete producers, refuse haulers, utility and telecommunications companies, government agencies, rental fleet owners, heavy equipment operators, transportation and logistics providers, and field service and repair companies. The system offers customers a complete solution that connects vehicles and mobile workers to the enterprise for fleet and workforce management, telematics and vehicle security.

Telvisant uses GPS technology to locate a vehicle or mobile worker, wireless technology to transmit the information to Trimble's data center and the Internet to provide complete mobile resource management from a user's PC. Trimble's solution provides the in-vehicle hardware, a wireless gateway, applications for mobile asset management, a secure data center infrastructure and wireless service. Trimble also offers a range of vehicle mounted sensors to record mission critical business events. By gaining in-depth, real-time data including-location, speed, time-of-arrival, time of departure, duration of stay, event reporting and many other types of information-customers can gain significant improvements in efficiencies and profitability from their mobile assets.

The system offers a variety of hosted applications, including sophisticated mapping, two-way text messaging, and detailed reporting of fleet activity. Televisant is designed to be used stand-alone, or in conjunction with popular dispatch applications. Trimble also offers the Telvisant Software Developer's Kit (SDK) and XML interface for integrating custom vertical applications or enterprise systems. In addition, the service can provide wireless carriers, telematics providers, and vehicle manufacturers, with branded Internet applications for their subscribers. For more information about Trimble's Telvisant system, visit: http://www.telvisant.com/ .

About Trimble's Mobile Solutions Division

Trimble's Mobile Solutions Division offers complete end-to-end fleet and asset management solutions that include location-aware mobile devices, software, Internet location-based services and wireless operator relationships. The division focuses on advanced wireless applications for fleet and workforce management, telematics, theft recovery and public safety.

About Trimble

Trimble is a leading innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. In addition to providing advanced GPS components, Trimble augments GPS with other positioning technologies as well as wireless communications and software to create complete customer solutions. Trimble's worldwide presence and unique capabilities position the Company for growth in emerging applications including surveying, automobile navigation, machine guidance, asset tracking, wireless platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has more than 2,000 employees in more than 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.trimble.com/ .

About CellStar Corporation

CellStar Corporation is a leading global provider of distribution and value-added logistics services to the wireless communications industry, with operations in Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America and Europe. CellStar facilitates the effective and efficient distribution of handsets, related accessories and other wireless products from leading manufacturers to network operators, agents, resellers, dealers and retailers. In many of its markets, CellStar provides activation services that generate new subscribers for its wireless carrier customers. For the year ended November 30, 2001, CellStar generated revenues of $2.4 billion. Additional information about CellStar may be found on its Web site at http://www.cellstar.com/ .

This news release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A variety of risk factors, including CellStar's ability to improve its operating margins, secure adequate financial resources, comply with debt covenants, and continually turn its inventories and accounts receivable, as well as changes in foreign laws, regulations and tariffs, new technologies, system implementation difficulties, competition, handset shortages or overages and other risk factors, are discussed in CellStar's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC. Any combination of these risk factors could cause CellStar's actual results to vary materially from anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the CellStar's forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Alicia A. Thomas, +1-972-401-7798, or althomas@cellstar.com , or Sherrian Gunn, +1-972-466-5244, or sgunn@cellstar.com , both of CellStar Corporation; or Lea Ann McNabb, +1-408-481-7808, or leann_mcnabb@trimble.com , or Brian Siegel, +1-408-481-6914, or investor_relations@trimble.com , both of Trimble

Web site: http://www.telvisant.com/ http://www.trimble.com/ http://www.cellstar.com/

Gannett Extends Tenure of CEO Douglas McCorkindale Through July 2006.

Business Editors

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003

At a meeting here today, the Board of Directors of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) extended the employment agreement of Chairman, President and CEO Douglas H. McCorkindale through July 2006.

James A. Johnson, chairman of the Board's executive compensation committee, said this action "demonstrates the Board's high level of confidence in Doug McCorkindale's successful leadership and assures continuity at the senior management level for years to come."

McCorkindale said: "I am delighted the Board has asked me to stay on through 2006. This will give me an opportunity to work with our strong management team to complete the important strategic plans we have in place and continue to develop the next level of top management for Gannett."

McCorkindale's previous agreement would have ended in June 2004, when he reaches age 65.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a leading international news and information company that publishes 100 daily newspapers in the USA, including USA TODAY, the nation's largest-selling daily newspaper. The company also owns in excess of 400 non-daily publications in the USA and USA WEEKEND, a weekly newspaper magazine. Gannett subsidiary Newsquest is the United Kingdom's second largest regional newspaper company. Newsquest publishes more than 300 titles, including 17 daily newspapers, and a network of prize-winning Web sites. Gannett also operates 22 television stations in the United States and is an Internet leader with sites sponsored by its TV stations and newspapers including USATODAY.com, one of the most popular news sites on the Web.

Ingersoll Rand Schedules Conference Call and Webcast To Announce First-Quarter 2011 Financial Results.

SWORDS, Ireland -- Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will release its 2011 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 21st, at 7:00 a.m. ET.

On the same day, Michael W. Lamach, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Steven R. Shawley, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call for analysts and investors, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, to review the company's results.

A real-time, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the call through the company's website at www.ingersollrand.com.

For those unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET, April 21, 2011, on the company's website or by telephone by dialing 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international), passcode 7289709. The replay by telephone will be available through midnight, April 30th.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car[R], Hussmann[R], Ingersoll Rand[R], Schlage[R], Thermo King[R] and Trane[R] --work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

CHIVUKULA BILL TO STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT PUBLIC LIBRARIES SIGNED INTO LAW.

TRENTON, NJ -- The following information was released by the New Jersey General Assembly, Majority Office:

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula to help support continued funding for public libraries has been signed into law.

"Libraries have been an integral part of learned and progressive society for centuries upon centuries," said Chivukula (D-Somerset/Middlesex). "This bill is intended to increase transparency with regard to how libraries are funded. Once taxpayers see, in writing, the portion they pay to support their library, I think they'll agree it is a sound investment that is worth their support."

The law (S-2068/A-2679) will require municipalities in which a free public library is located, or municipalities that belong to a joint municipal library, to provide for a dedicated library purposes tax on the property tax bill. The law also requires a municipality to pay the library or joint municipal library the funds due to the library on a quarterly basis.

Under current law, property taxpayers in a municipality that belongs to a county library receive property tax bills that include a line item showing the amount the taxpayer is paying to support the county library.

The new law will remove the appropriations for municipal libraries and joint municipal libraries from a municipality's general fund and provide a dedicated line item on the property tax bill to more clearly illustrate for taxpayers how much of their property taxes go to support their library. The law will not amend the funding formula for municipal and joint public libraries, which is 33 cents per $1,000 of assessable property.

"Libraries are the heart of many of our communities and are of particular value to working class families who have no other access to books and the Internet," added Chivukula. "By giving them their own dedicated funding line, we can help protect them against politics and potential budget cuts that might send our state in the wrong direction."

GOV. QUINN DECIDES TO TAX THE INTERNET, ARKANSAS SENATE FOLLOWS LEAD.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR):

Today, Illinois became the fourth state to impose an affiliate nexus Internet tax. After some deliberation, Gov. Pat Quinn continued his streak of enacting economically damaging tax measures by signing House Bill 3659 into law.

The so-called "Main Street Fairness Act" attempts to force online retailers that aren't based in the state to collect sales tax if they use in-state advertisers or other affiliates. The measure is a legally dubious run-around of current U.S. Supreme Court law under Quill v. North Dakota, which only permits a state to force a company to collect tax if they have a physical presence.

The Department of Revenue, egged on by proponents, claims the bill will raise taxes by up to $170 million per year. Assuming they are correct, ATR scores the measure as a violation of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. However, a more likely outcome is for online retailers with in-state affiliate to sever their ties, relieving them of the unconstitutional tax collection burden. This is exactly what happened in Rhode Island and North Carolina. Only in New York do affiliate programs continue to exist, and that is simply to show harm in an ongoing legal challenge.

Severing nexus also means that in-state affiliates will go out of business, forcing them to relocate to neighboring states, as many have vowed to do in Illinois. Not only will the state fail to collect new Internet tax revenue, it will lose existing revenue generated from affiliate income taxes. All of these repercussions make the primary goal of the legislation -- leveling the playing field -- completely irrelevant.

Meanwhile, the Arkansas State Senate passed a similar measure yesterday and legislation is under consideration in South Dakota, Arizona, Hawaii, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Maine, and -- of course -- California.

CLICK HERE for ATR's letter to the Arkansas Senate and HERE for ATR's January letter urging Gov. Quinn to veto the measure.

A Factor of Success -- Web Statistics.

Philadelphia, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 02, 2011

Small- to medium-sized businesses can now benefit even more from their online presence with 1&1's new statistic tool, 1&1 SiteAnalytics. The tool shows first hand where website visitors come from and which content of the site is most popular. SiteAnalytics is now available with all three MyBusiness Site packages at no additional charge and can be used for already existing websites.

By using the analytics tool, users can display statistics as pie or bar graphs tailored to the desired time period. With the daily statistic report, businesses are always updated and can quickly measure the success of marketing techniques like newsletters and banner ads.

Furthermore, users will be able to measure the potential for homepage improvements. Business owners are not only able to see the most popular web pages, but also those pages that visitors were on when they left the site. SiteAnalytics also helps determine which keywords and tags are most successful with search engines, making it simpler to get the website positioned towards the top of search engine results.

1&1 MyBusiness Site is available in three versions for more than 125 business categories. The basic package is currently available for $9.99 and includes a domain, 200 e-mail accounts and unlimited memory space and data traffic. Users can now test the package for 30 days at no cost and with no contract commitment.

Websites, Web Hosting, Web Marketing. Easy as 1&1. Find more information at http://www.1and1.com.

About 1&1 Internet Inc:

1&1 Internet Inc. is a subsidiary of United Internet, a profitable public company with a market cap of $3 billion. 1&1 was founded in 1988 and hosts more than 11 million domain names, while more than 70,000 servers run in the company's five state-of-the-art, green data centers. 1&1's global community is approximately 9.5 million customer contracts strong. The company's U.S. headquarters is located in Chesterbrook, PA. For more information, please contact the company at http://www.1and1.com or 1-877-GO-1AND1 or on Twitter @1and1.

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