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Tommy Hilfiger et Sony BMG dévoilent TommyTV, un nouveau concept mondial de télé musicale en ligne

AMSTERDAM, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tommy Hilfiger poursuit sa volonté d'associer mode et musique avec le lancement sur la scène mondiale de TommyTV (http://www.tommytv.com), une évolution en ligne de la série musicale Hilfiger Sessions. Cette initiative est créée en collaboration avec Sony BMG Europe et offre au public du monde entier l'authenticité des performances live.

TommyTV, mis en ligne aujourd'hui, s'appuie sur le succès rencontré par The Hilfiger Sessions, une série d'événements musicaux reconnus et appréciés. The Hilfiger Sessions réunissent, sur scène, des artistes de renom et des nouveaux talents lors de concerts intimistes organisés un peu partout dans le monde. Les dernières Sessions, par exemple, ont eu lieu à Madrid, Berlin et Amsterdam avec à l'affiche des artistes tels que Wyclef Jean et Kelly Rowland.

Les enregistrements live de The Hilfiger Sessions représentent la pièce maîtresse de TommyTV. Ils offrent aux fans de musique des morceaux exclusifs et leur font ressentir le frisson de la scène grâce à une diffusion en ligne unique. L'offre de TommyTV :

- Des extraits exclusifs des concerts Hilfiger Sessions du monde entier.

- Des interviews exclusives des artistes et des vidéos des coulisses.

- La chance de découvrir de nouveaux talents musicaux ou pour de nouveaux artistes de se faire connaître grâce aux Hilfiger Auditions.

Tommy Hilfiger a déclaré : << J'ai toujours été inspiré par la musique et notre société a été l'une des premières à vraiment réunir la mode et la musique dans le cadre de nombreuses initiatives. Le lancement de TommyTV ne fait que conforter cet héritage musical en proposant les performances des Hilfiger Sessions à un public plus vaste. Avec Sony BMG comme partenaire, nous sommes très heureux d'offrir, grâce à une technologie et des innovations de pointe, le must en matière de musique et de mode. >>

Fred Gehring, PDG de Tommy Hilfiger Group, a ajouté : << Les Hilfiger Sessions sont nées de notre passion pour la musique live et de notre désir de soutenir de nouveaux talents. Ces Sessions ont fait des émules dans de nombreuses villes en Europe, et nous recherchions activement un moyen d'offrir l'incroyable frisson de ces soirées à un plus grand public. Nous sommes extrÃªmement impatients de dévoiler TommyTV. Cette nouvelle plateforme novatrice nous permettra de poursuivre et de promouvoir les Sessions tout en renforçant l'héritage musical de la marque Tommy Hilfiger. >>

Maarten Steinkamp, PDG de Sony BMG Europe, a, quant à lui, dit ceci : << La musique live fait partager une expérience unique à tout un public. Le partenariat entre SONY BMG et Tommy Hilfiger, pour TommyTV, permet à un public plus vaste de profiter de cette expérience. Ã€ l'heure du numérique, nous sommes constamment à la recherche de moyens innovants et attrayants d'offrir l'excellence à notre clientèle. Grâce à TommyTV, de nombreux artistes populaires et reconnus de Sony BMG ainsi que de nouveaux talents prometteurs bénéficieront d'une visibilité sur le net. >>

L'expérience en ligne TommyTV

Outre les apparitions de grandes vedettes et de talents montants, TommyTV offrira également aux fans de musique de nombreuses autres options interactives et communautaires. Pour une qualité de visionnage en ligne supérieure, la plateforme multimédia transmettra en continu sur quatre segments grâce à la technologie de pointe Papervision3D.

Sessions

- Vidéos live uniques

- Vidéos exclusives sur les coulisses (répétitions, interviews)

- Photos des Sessions

- Informations sur les Sessions à venir

Auditions

- Un nouveau réseau pour les nouveaux talents

- La possibilité d'uploader votre propre musique

- Compétitions

Artistes

- Vidéos uniques tirées des archives de SONY BMG

- Avec des performances live et des interviews des artistes

Ma TommyTV

- Création de playlists de vos clips TommyTV préférés

- Gestion de votre propre compte

- Inscription à un bulletin de nouvelles régulier

The Hilfiger Sessions

The Hilfiger Sessions en sont à leur troisième année d'existence et durant ces trois ans, cette initiative a permis d'offrir à un public passionné de mode et de musique un incroyable mélange de styles et de cultures musicales dans une atmosphère intimiste. Créées à Amsterdam, The Hilfiger Sessions - une série de concerts réunissant des artistes reconnus, des artistes locaux et des nouveaux talents - sont vite devenues un phénomène en Europe. Le lancement en ligne de TommyTV est l'occasion de proposer ces Sessions à un plus grand public.

Partenariats

Lancée à l'initiative de Tommy Hilfiger, de Fred Gehring, PDG de Tommy Hilfiger Group et de Maarten Steinkamp, PDG de Sony BMG Europe, TommyTV est une collaboration stratégique et créative qui fait la promotion des artistes mondialement connus et des talents en devenir de Sony. Le partenariat exclusif avec Sony BMG Europe - la deuxième plus importante maison de disques dans le monde - permet aussi un accès, sur TommyTV, à des documents live unique des artistes Sony jusque là introuvables. Le concept TommyTV et la plateforme en ligne ont été conçus et développés par des architectes multimédia de Media Republic (http://www.mediarepublic.com). Tommy Hilfiger et Sony BMG se sont aussi associés à YouTube(tm) et Joost(tm) afin de diffuser les documents TommyTV sur les communautés Internet du monde entier.

Tommy Hilfiger Group

Tommy Hilfiger, importante marque de style de vie de première qualité, est l'une des plus grandes marques de vÃªtements prÃªt-à-porter au monde. Tommy Hilfiger Group, par l'intermédiaire de ses filiales, conçoit, fournit et commercialise des vÃªtements décontractés, des vÃªtements de sports, des jeans et des chaussures pour hommes et femmes, ainsi que des vÃªtements pour enfants. Les produits du groupe sont vendus par un réseau spécialisé de magasins de vente au détail en Europe, aux Ã‰tats-Unis et au Canada, ainsi que par d'importants magasins spécialisés et grands magasins partout en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Grâce à plus de 40 exploitants, les produits portant la marque Tommy Hilfiger, comprenant un large éventail de vÃªtements, d'accessoires, de parfums et de produits pour la maison afférents, sont distribués partout dans le monde, y compris au Mexique, en Amérique Centrale, en Amérique du Sud, au Japon, en Australie, en Inde, en Chine et ailleurs en Asie.

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT est une joint-venture de calibre mondial du secteur de la musique qui dispose d'un fichier comprenant un large répertoire de super stars internationales et d'artistes locaux ainsi qu'un vaste catalogue qui regroupe certains des enregistrements les plus importants de l'histoire de la musique. SONY BMG est détenue à 50 % par Bertelsmann A.G. et à 50 % par Sony Corporation of America.

Tommy Hilfiger Group

Pour en savoir plus : Abdel El Hamri, directeur, Communications, Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V., Tél. : +31(0)20-589-5701, Abdel.Elhamri@tommy.com ; Marybeth Schmitt, vice-présidente exécutive, Communications, Tommy Hilfiger UAS Inc., Tél. : +1-212-548-1952, Mschmitt@tommy-usa.com ; Paul Bursche, directeur, Communications, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK), Tél. : +44(0)207-384-8033, paul.bursche@sonybmg.com

Available Online Today: the Verizon Wireless XV6900

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, announced that the XV6900 is available from the company's online store beginning today. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on April 30.

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First unveiled during CTIA WIRELESS 2008, the Verizon Wireless XV6900 is a stylish, compact and versatile touch-screen smartphone that gives busy professionals the high-speed connectivity of the Verizon Wireless broadband network. In addition to its luxurious white package, the XV6900 includes:

-- EV-DO, 1xRTT-capabilities -- Touch technology allows finger and stylus input -- Virtual, all-touch QWERTY keyboard with additional input options -- Five-way ENTER/NAVIGATION button -- 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus, zoom and video capture -- Built-in speakerphone -- One-touch access to e-mail, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, weather conditions and forecasts -- Equipped with Windows Mobile(R) 6 Professional with access to Microsoft(R) Office Word Mobile, Excel(R) Mobile, and PowerPoint(R) Mobile; Adobe(R) Reader(R) LE PDF viewer -- View, edit, create Word and Excel files; view only PowerPoint and PDF files; view, extract, create Zip files -- Web browsing with Internet Explorer(R) Mobile -- Windows Media(R) Player 10 -- Instant Messenger capabilities with AIM(R), MSN(R) and Yahoo!(R) -- Bluetooth(R) v. 2.0 with support for stereo, hands-free and headset profiles -- microSD(TM) memory card slot with support up to 8 GB -- Voice command-capable -- Security locking features -- Text, picture and video messaging -- BroadbandAccess Connect-capable -- Wireless Sync-capable -- ActiveSync(R) (v.4.5) and Windows Mobile Device Center(R) -- Support for Office Outlook Mobile and Microsoft Exchange(R) with Direct Push -- 256 MB ROM / 128 MB RAM -- 2.8" TFT-LCD touch-screen with LED backlight: 240 x 320 pixel; 64K color TFT -- 3.98" (l) x 2.35" (w) x 0.56" (d) -- 3.95 ounces -- Battery: 1100 mAH standard, and 1880 mAH for XT Battery -- Standard battery usage times: - Usage: 210 minutes - Standby: 250 hours -- XT battery usage times: - Usage: 360 minutes - Standby: 427 hours -- SAR: Head -- 1.250 W/kg; Body -- 0.457 W/kg

The XV6900 is available for $349.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the handset is available for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase.

For more information on the XV6900 and other Verizon Wireless products and services, customers may visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Business customers should call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 65.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .

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CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Air Traffic Chaos' for Nintendo DS(TM)New Simulation Lets Players Experience the Life of an Air Traffic Controller

EDISON, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Air Traffic Chaos for Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by Sonic Powered Co., Air Traffic Chaos thrusts players into the hotseat of an air traffic controller whose job is to safely manage a myriad of takeoffs and landings at busy airports around the world.

"Air Traffic Chaos means fun is taking off from Terminal A," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco. "The game's frantic pace set against the backdrop of an already high-stress job will challenge fast-fingered Touch Screen gamers in an entirely new way."

In Air Traffic Chaos, players use the Touch Screen to safely manage takeoffs, gate assignments and landings for all incoming and outgoing airport traffic for 14 different airlines in varying weather conditions. Outstanding performance will earn players 16 different merit badges, including "Veteran ATC" and "ATC Legend." An in-depth tutorial teaches players the basics of managing the busy skies while three difficulty levels with five stages in each offer plenty of challenge. Players can also share their high scores with up to 7 friends while Rumble Pack support makes the experience more realistic for aspiring air traffic controllers.

Air Traffic Chaos for Nintendo DS is expected to release in Summer 2008. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit the newly relaunched http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Nancy Drew(TM), Cooking Mama(TM) and Zoo Hospital(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii(TM) system. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: Audra McIver, Bender-Helper Impact, +1-212-689-6360,
audra_mciver@bhimpact.com

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

Raytheon Wins $61 Million Contract for Global Positioning Receivers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has won a $61 million U.S. Air Force contract to complete the development and certification of next-generation global positioning receivers. The contracting agency is the Global Positioning System Wing at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles.

Under the Modernized User Equipment program, the circuit card technology will connect military users with new GPS navigation signals compatible with enhanced NAVSTAR GPS satellites. The receivers, which will employ the new M-code military signal, also will work effectively with legacy signal systems.

"The MUE program is raising the capability of military GPS equipment while lowering the cost for the warfighter," said Phil Kelton, MUE program manager for Raytheon's GPS and navigation systems business. "Raytheon's approach to MUE takes advantage of breakthroughs in microelectronics technology, coupled with advanced security solutions to enable higher performance and greater integrity at less cost than today's systems."

Kelton sees potential to achieve "true force-enhancing status" for military GPS capability though the proliferation of low-cost GPS modernized user equipment. Raytheon is teamed on the program with General Dynamics and Trimble Navigation Systems.

"The award of this second phase of the systems design and development contract allows us to complete the custom building-blocks being developed for the next-generation M-code GPS receivers," said Michael Crisp, director of Raytheon GPS and navigation systems. "This technology development will strengthen and preserve the secure GPS navigation capability in the equipment used by the U.S. and its allies in all missions."

In addition, Crisp said, two form factor receiver cards are being developed that will allow modular upgrades of Raytheon's avionics, weapons and integrated sensor systems ahead of the full deployment of the GPS III satellite constellation.

Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Contact: Faith Jennings 310 334 2553 office 310 977 1963 mobile faith_jennings@raytheon.com

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Faith Jennings of Raytheon Company, +1-310-334-2553 office,
+1-310-977-1963 mobile, faith_jennings@raytheon.com

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

Bookham to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results on Monday, April 28, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bookham, Inc. ("Bookham") , a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, today announced that it will release financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2008 on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To access the call, dial 1-480-629-9039

A replay of the conference call will be available through May 5, 2008. To access the replay, dial 1-303-590-3030. The passcode for the replay is 3866805.

This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Bookham's Web site at http://www.bookham.com/.

The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call at http://www.fulldisclosure.com/, Thomson/CCBN's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/).

About Bookham

Bookham, Inc. is a leading provider of high performance optical products, spanning from components to advanced subsystems. The company designs and manufactures a broad range of solutions tailored for the telecommunications optical infrastructure and selected markets, including industrial, life sciences, semiconductor, and scientific. The Company utilizes proprietary core technologies and a vertically integrated manufacturing organization to provide its customers with cost-effective and innovative devices, as well as flexible, scalable product delivery. Bookham is a global company, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with leading edge chip fabrication facilities in the UK and Switzerland, and manufacturing sites in the US and China.

Bookham and all other Bookham, Inc. product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bookham, Inc. in the USA or other countries.

Contact Information: Jim Fanucchi Summit IR Group Inc. (408) 404-5400 ir@bookham.com

Bookham, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Fanucchi, Summit IR Group Inc., +1-408-404-5400,
ir@bookham.com, for Bookham, Inc.

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

PepsiAmericas Awards $4.3 Million Networking Services Contract to AT&TConverging Networks Onto Single Virtual Private Network Enhances Efficiency in U.S., Romanian and Hungarian Operations

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that PepsiAmericas , the world's second-largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of PepsiCo beverages, has renewed a contract for communications and network operations services totaling more than $4 million. With the convergence of PepsiAmericas' current networks, PepsiAmericas employees will experience faster and more reliable access and transmission on the company's internal network.

Under terms of the three-year contract, AT&T will migrate PepsiAmericas' existing frame relay services over to AT&T's Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, which are supported by Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology. With the ease and increased synergies of a single network, PepsiAmericas' new VPN service will connect locations in the United States, Hungary and Romania, and it will enable the deployment of advanced voice, data and video applications.

AT&T has also provided PepsiAmericas with High Definition video-bridging technology that allows PepsiAmericas to easily connect all of their locations with a single click of a mouse. AT&T's video-bridging technology allows PepsiAmericas to connect business partners regardless of the video technology that others may use, and it provides proactive monitoring of the network and equipment. This also creates online reports on video applications and network performance, history and usage.

"As PepsiAmericas continues to deliver beverages to consumers everywhere, we recognized the importance of a single set of network services that work on the same global scale as we do," said Dave Edelheit, vice president of Enterprise Infrastructure, PepsiAmericas. "AT&T's MPLS network will not only bring our many locations onto a single fast-track platform, but it will give us the business velocity to better collaborate across business units and partners globally."

AT&T's MPLS technology is the steppingstone for convergence, allowing PepsiAmericas to better manage applications over the network while enhancing network reliability. The single network architecture also eases network management and monitoring responsibilities for PepsiAmericas.

About PepsiAmericas, Inc.

PepsiAmericas is the world's second-largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of PepsiCo beverages with operations in 19 U.S. states, Central Europe; including Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine; and the Caribbean. For more information on PepsiAmericas, please visit http://www.pepsiamericas.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bryan Blaise, +1-312-932-2831, Mobile, +1-312-259-6644,
bblaise@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.pepsiamericas.com/

Victhom announces promising results on the proof of concept for its unique closed-loop neuromodulation system

QUEBEC CITY, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Victhom Human Bionics Inc. (Victhom, TSX: VHB) today disclosed initial results from the ongoing human clinical trial of its Closed-Loop neuromodulation System (CLS) used in the Neurostep(TM) for the treatment of patients suffering from foot drop secondary to a central nervous system lesion. According to the Company, the initial results of the trial have demonstrated that the Neurostep(TM) is capable of collecting sensory signals from a nerve and of stimulating the appropriate muscle groups, which represents, to the knowledge of the Company, the world's first proof of concept in a human clinical trial of a CLS product used on peripheral nerves.

The ongoing human clinical trial on the Neurostep(TM) has two major objectives. The first objective is to evaluate the sensing and stimulation mechanisms of the product. The initial results suggest that the Neurostep(TM) is capable of collecting sensory signals from a nerve located in the thigh. The interim results also demonstrate the capacity of the Neurostep(TM), based on the information collected from the nerve, to stimulate the appropriate muscle group to lift the foot in the desired direction and in synchronization with the patient's gait.

The Company expects to announce later this year results on the second major objective of the trial aimed at evaluating the efficacy of the Neurostep (TM) in providing clinically measurable benefits, such as helping patients to walk faster and over longer distances.

Mr. Nader Kameli, Chief Operating Officer of the Neurobionix division, said: "We are excited about the initial results coming out of the clinical trial, which further increase our confidence in the ability of the closed-loop technology to open the door to next generation products in the neuromodulation industry that can deliver therapy to patients in a more effective manner than the continuous or pre-programmed stimulation regimen delivered by current generation devices". Mr. Kameli also stated: "With these promising initial results on the CLS platform proof of concept in humans, Victhom is well positioned to leverage its unique technology for the development of new exciting indications".

The Neurostep(TM), a fully implantable investigational neuromodulation product designed to treat gait disorders (e.g., foot drop), is the first CLS product aimed at using the patient's own nervous system as the source for detection of intention to move and control their leg. Contrary to other systems that use surrogates such as external sensors, the Neurostep(TM) detects intrinsic muscle activities and surface sensation events from the nerve signals delivered to the spine and brain. This information is then used as the trigger for intervention through neurostimulation, as needed, to complete function.

About Victhom

Victhom discovers, develops and manufactures bionic devices involved in the treatment of a variety of physical and physiological dysfunctions. Victhom's Neurobionix business unit focuses on the development and commercialization of technologies and products involving implantable devices that feature neurosensing and neurostimulation components, integrated with artificial intelligence. Victhom's Biotronix business unit develops biomechatronic products to support or replace peripheral limbs in what is known as the orthotics and prosthetics market.

VICTHOM HUMAN BIONICS INC.

CONTACT: Nader Kameli, Chief Operating Officer, Neurobionix division,
Victhom Human Bionics Inc., (418) 872-5665, Fax: (418) 872-6926,
nader.kameli@victhom.com; http://www.victhom.com/; Source: Victhom Human Bionics Inc.

Victhom announces promising results on the proof of concept for its unique closed-loop neuromodulation system

About Victhom

VICTHOM HUMAN BIONICS INC.

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation Announces Highlights of First Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsFirst Quarter Results within Company's Expectations Based on Full Year GuidanceSets Date for First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation announced today that it will release its financial results for the First Quarter 2008 on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 and will host a conference call at 5 p.m. EDT on that date to discuss its First Quarter financial results.

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In advance of the earnings release, the Company announced the following preliminary financial highlights for the First Quarter 2008:

-- Total Revenue of approximately $139 million, an 85% increase over that reported in the first quarter of 2007. -- Average monthly Total Revenue per room of $25.12, an 0.8% increase over that reported during the prior year's first quarter. - Average monthly Guest Entertainment Revenue per room (which includes all guest purchased on-demand entertainment such as movies, music, and time-shifted television) of $17.83, down 2.8% over the prior year period, which is in-line with the Company's internal expectations and approximately the midpoint of the Company's annual guidance range. Additionally, average monthly movie revenue per room, which is included in the Guest Entertainment revenue noted above, was $16.51 for the quarter, a decline of 3.5% versus the first quarter of 2007. This was also in line with internal expectations and approximately the midpoint of the Company's annual guidance range. - Hotel room occupancy was 3.2% lower as compared to the first quarter of 2007. As a result, the utilization rate of the Company's guest entertainment services was essentially unchanged year over year on a per-occupied room basis. - Gross profit margin on Guest Entertainment purchases was 59.6% as compared to 61.4% during the first quarter of 2007. Gross profit margin on movie purchases was 62.4% as compared to 63.6% during the first quarter last year. - Average per-room monthly Revenue from Hotel Services (Free-to- guest programming and Broadband), Advertising and Other sales of $7.29, an 11% increase over that reported in the first quarter of 2007. -- Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (defined as Operating Income exclusive of depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and restructuring and integration expenses) of approximately $34.5 million, a 52% increase over that reported in the first quarter of 2007. -- Net Loss of approximately $(13.0) million, or $(0.58) per share, which as expected includes approximately $5.9 million, or $(0.26) per share, of expense related to restructuring and integration activities and the amortization of purchased intangibles. Excluding these expenses, Adjusted Net Loss was approximately $(7.1) million, or $(0.32) per share.

"Our First Quarter results are solidly in-line with the full year guidance we issued in February," said Scott C. Petersen, LodgeNet President & CEO. "We believe these financial highlights reflect a stable environment for our guest entertainment revenues as compared to our fourth quarter 2007 results, and the positive impact of our multiple revenue expansion initiatives on our business."

The company will host a teleconference to discuss its results on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. To access the teleconference, please dial 888-546-9658 and use conference code 44028733. A live webcast of the teleconference will also be available via InterCall at http://audioevent.mshow.com/343938/. The webcast will be archived at that site for one month and can be accessed via LodgeNet's company website at http://www.lodgenet.com/. If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its normal time, there will also be a replay available for one week following the call, and can be accessed by dialing 800-642-1687 or 706-645-9291, passcode 44028733.

About LodgeNet Interactive

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more than 1.9 million hotel rooms representing 9,900 hotel properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com/.

LodgeNet is a registered trademark of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". When used in this press release and in the prepared remarks as well as in response to the question during the conference call, the words "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "goal," "no assurance" and similar expressions, and statements which are made in the future tense or refer to future events or developments, including, without limitation, those related to estimated revenue, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. In addition to the risks and uncertainties discussed herein, such factors include, among others, the following: the effects of economic conditions, including in particular the economic condition of the lodging industry, which can be particularly affected by international crisis, acts or threats of terrorism and public health issues; competition from providers of similar services and from alternative systems for accessing in- room entertainment; competition from HSIA providers; changes in demand for our products and services; programming availability, timeliness, quality, and costs; technological developments by competitors; developmental costs, difficulties, and delays; relationships with customers and property owners; the availability of capital to finance growth, the impact of government regulations; potential effects of litigation; risks of expansion into new markets; risks related to the security of our data systems; and other factors detailed, from time to time, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. With respect to any acquisition, we are subject to risks that integration costs will exceed expectations, that synergies we anticipate will not be realized, or will take longer than anticipated to realize, that our management and management systems will encounter difficulties in dealing with a bigger, more diversified enterprise, and that the financial results we expect from the acquisition will not be realized. For any of the foregoing reasons, our free cash flow may not meet our expectations. These forward- looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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CONTACT: Ann Parker, Director of Corporate Communications of LodgeNet
Interactive Corporation, +1-605-988-1000, ann.parker@lodgenet.com; or
investors, Mike Smargiassi of Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667,
smarg@braincomm.com, for LodgeNet

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

Verizon Wireless Customers Can Now Get Medication Information and Dosing Reminders with the Pill Phone Application on Their Phones

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and VOCEL, publisher of premium branded mobile phone applications, today announced the availability of The Pill Phone, a new Get It Now(R) application that provides Verizon Wireless customers with detailed drug information and automatic dosing reminders -- right on their phones.

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The mobile version of the best-selling medication reference guide, The Pill Book, The Pill Phone application is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless. With The Pill Phone's Pill Lookup feature, Verizon Wireless customers have access to critical information on more than 1,800 medications and prescription drugs that are commonly prescribed by physicians, including indications, dosing, side effects, drug interactions, photos of medications, and more.

The Pill Phone also offers a Medication Reminder feature, which allows customers to schedule automatic reminders to take their doses at the appropriate times. With the Medication Reminder feature, customers can stay on their familiar medication schedule at home and even when they are traveling. The Pill Phone has received FDA 510 (k) clearance and is protected under U.S. Patent No. 7,340,503.

"The Pill Phone helps our customers leverage technology to manage their health by providing educational information and dosage reminders," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president of enterprise data sales for Verizon Wireless. "Our health and wellness conscious customers want to be able to access important health information and The Pill Phone can serve as a valuable resource to help them access this information while on-the-go."

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase and download The Pill Phone from the Get Going or Tools on the Go virtual shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store by clicking on "Get New App" and then "Mind, Body & Soul." The Pill Phone is currently available for a $3.99 monthly subscription on a number of popular Get It Now-capable phones, including the Chocolate and the enV by LG, the LG VX9400, the MOTORAZR(TM) maxx Ve, and the Alias(TM) by Samsung. Airtime or megabyte charges apply for sending and receiving data using Get It Now, depending on the plan. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

For more information on The Pill Phone, or to see an interactive demo, visit http://www.pillphone.com/. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

About VOCEL

VOCEL has developed the next generation interactive messaging platform which is a patented solution for rich, multimedia exchange that simplifies discovery, motivates response and improves the mobile phone experience to help create a more robust relationship with wireless customers.

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CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com, or Tom Evangelisti of VOCEL,
+1-858-705-4870, Tom.Evangelisti@vocel.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

Supermicro Sets Performance-per-Watt MilestonesIntel CPU-based SuperBlade(TM) Achieves 290 GFLOPS/kW

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a leader in application-optimized, high performance server solutions, today announced unprecedented performance-per-watt benchmarks using its latest SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers. Until recently, a metric of 200 GFLOPS/kW was considered impossible to achieve with conventional x86 technology. However, the Supermicro DatacenterBlade(TM), with its measured 290 GFLOPS/kW*, along with the Supermicro 1U Twin, with 240 GFLOPS/kW*, both easily surpass previous standards of excellence for x86-based servers.

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"Industry-leading performance combined with unmatched, earth-friendly power efficiency, make Supermicro SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers the best choices for all large-scale server environments seeking to optimize both performance and power consumption," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "In the $11 billion HPC market, Supermicro's leading performance-per-watt servers help our customers save significantly on their energy bills and total cost of ownership (TCO)."

"With outstanding performance and power efficiency, Mellanox(R) InfiniBand-accelerated, Supermicro SuperBlade(TM) and 1U Twin(TM) servers are industry-leading choices for enterprise data center environments and high- performance computing applications," said Eyal Waldman, chairman, president and CEO of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. "Our low-latency, high-throughput ConnectX adapters enhance multi-core CPU application processing efficiency optimizing performance, power and return on investment of clustered computing and storage systems."

Performance-per-watt, a measure of computational green efficiency, is calculated as GFLOPS (billions of floating point operations per second) divided by the power consumed (measured in kW) of a given system. LINPACK, an industry benchmark for HPC systems, is used to measure system performance in GFLOPS. Total power consumption was measured for each system during LINPACK operation. The resulting ratio provides a normalized method to compare the green efficiency between various servers.

For the ultimate in energy efficiency (93%*) and performance-per-watt (290 GFLOPS/kW), Supermicro is introducing the new SBI-7425C blade server optimized for its new 14-blade 7U DatacenterBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-714D), which is ideal for data center environments. In addition, the new SBI-7125C blade server in the 10-blade 7U OfficeBlade(TM) enclosure (SBE-710Q) provides industry-leading energy efficiency and low-noise operation at less than 50dB, making it an excellent choice for office environments.

Alternatively, for the best 1U data center solution (240 GFLOPS/kW), Supermicro's new 1U Twin(TM) 6015TC SuperServers feature two DP server nodes in a single chassis and a 780-watt (90%+*) high-efficiency power supply. This 0.5U density (84 server nodes in a standard 42U rack) makes these platforms an excellent choice for high-performance computing clusters, server farms and other datacenters where space, cost, energy-efficiency and density are high priorities.

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and workstation solutions go to http://www.supermicro.com/.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

SMCI-F

Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks, and 1U Twin, SuperBlade, DatacenterBlade and OfficeBlade are trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

* Performance and peak power efficiency figures based on internal test

results.

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CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc.,
+1-408-503-8063, michaelk@supermicro.com

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

AT&T, Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Ink Three-Year DealAT&T Keeps Build-A-Bear Workshop Connected

ST. LOUIS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) has signed a three-year contract with AT&T for networking services.

AT&T is responsible for providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services and fully managed Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based Wide Area Network (WAN) services to connect the Build-A-Bear Workshop retail stores with the company's headquarters and warehouse -- also known as the World Bearquarters and the Bearhouse.

"Internet connectivity is very important to Build-A-Bear Workshop," said Dave East, director of Network Services for Build-A-Bear Workshop. "It not only helps to control costs, but its impact extends to our company's retail operations and, ultimately, to our Guests. AT&T stood out as the provider that we could trust to deliver high speed, reliable network service."

Build-A-Bear Workshop relies upon the AT&T network for day-to-day business connectivity as well as its high speed network connection -- allowing Build-A-Bear Workshop to decrease transaction times for its customers.

In the retail industry, network connectivity is critically important because stores need network access to serve customers and run transactions, and warehouses and shipping companies need open communications lines to keep accurate inventory. AT&T's network provides a secure and reliable connection for the Build-A-Bear Workshop stores across the country, the World Bearquarters and the Bearhouse.

AT&T also provides Internet connectivity for http://www.buildabearville.com/ (TM), a recently launched online world in which Build-A-Bear Workshop guests can bring the furry friends they make in the stores to life online at no charge. Buildabearville.com launched in December 2007 and already boasts more than 2.7 million citizens.

About AT&T

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. The company currently operates more than 370 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail. Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball(R) mascot in-stadium locations, Build-A-Dino(R) stores and friends 2B made(R) doll locations. In December 2007, Build-A-Bear Workshop extended its in-store interactive experience online with the launch of its virtual world at http://www.buildabearville.com/. Build-A-Bear Workshop posted total revenue of $474 million in fiscal 2007. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's award-winning Web sites at http://www.buildabear.com/ and http://www.friends2bmade.com/.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Chelsey Ilten of AT&T Inc., +1-314-982-7705, cilten@attnews.us;
or Mindy Peirce of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., +1-314-423-8000, ext. 5492,
mindyp@buildabear.com

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.buildabearville.com/
http://www.buildabear.com/

Postilion Introduces Enhanced Active/Active ATM Driving Solution for Financial InstitutionsLatest initiative from Postilion transforms ATM driving and improves service performance levels

NORCROSS, Ga. and LONDON, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Postilion, a leading provider of software solutions for self-service banking and payments and a division of S1 Corporation , today announced the launch of enhancements to its ATM Driving solution. The Postilion ATM Driving solution can now be deployed in an active/active environment, ensuring higher ATM network availability while maintaining financial transaction integrity.

In an active/active Postilion environment, two production systems process transactions simultaneously across the entire ATM estate. Traffic from some ATMs is routed to one Postilion system, while other ATMs send transactions to the second Postilion system. This allows financial institutions to intelligently spread transaction loads across two systems based on operational requirements. The Postilion active/active approach has already proven to be extremely beneficial to large multi-lane retailers. By deploying the Postilion ATM Driving solution in an active/active environment, financial institutions now have the ultimate EFT high availability solution for their ATM networks.

"Previously, Postilion ensured ATM network availability with standard disaster recovery options. Enhanced with active/active capability, the Postilion ATM Driving solution now maximizes ATM uptime and minimizes back-office operational impact due to unplanned failures, thus providing improved operational efficiency, ROI, and a higher level of customer satisfaction," comments Eben Esterhuyse, Product Manager, Postilion.

Additionally, if deployed with the correct network infrastructure, an active/active Postilion ATM Driving system can function as a disaster recovery solution. During unplanned downtime due to failure at either site, whether the failure is a communications, network, server, or other data center disruption, both servers are capable of handling 100% of the transaction load, thus maintaining online transaction processing integrity. A further advantage of an active/active Postilion deployment is that planned downtime, including scheduled server maintenance such as software and database upgrades, can be performed at one site with no downtime at the other site. From a cardholder's perspective, banking service will not be interrupted.

About Postilion

Postilion, a division of S1 Corporation , is a leading provider of integrated solutions for self-service banking and payment processing. Our offices, on five continents, serve over 1,500 customers in more than 50 countries. Postilion solutions drive self-service financial transactions and payments, including advanced transactions such as prepay, through Internet access points, ATMs, POS terminals, and phones.

More than 100,000 ATMs and 500,000 POS terminals worldwide run on Postilion solutions. In the United States, over 1,250 credit unions and community financial institutions use Postilion solutions. Built on open systems, Postilion solutions provide consolidated management information, card management, 3DES and EMV enablement, and loyalty management. At the forefront of compliance with new regulations and security enhancements, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Visa's Payment Application Best Practices (PABP), Postilion can help customers achieve compliance with the latest data security standards developed by the payment card industry. More information is available at http://www.postilion.com/ .

About S1 Corporation

S1 Corporation delivers customer interaction software for financial and payment services and offers unique solution sets for financial institutions, retailers, and processors under three brand names: Postilion, S1 Enterprise and FSB Solutions. Additional information about S1 solutions is available at http://www.s1.com/ , http://www.postilion.com/ , http://www.s1enterprise.com/ , and http://www.fsb-solutions.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements include statements with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business. The words "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "projects," "contemplates," "anticipates," "forecasts," "intends" or similar terminology identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made using information currently available to us. Because these statements reflect our current views concerning future events, they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The risk factors included in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (and available on our web site at http://www.s1.com/ or the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/) provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Except as provided by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Postilion

CONTACT: Leisha Richardson of Postilion, +1-512-336-3028,
leisha.richardson@postilion.com; or Caroline Traylor, +1-512-241-2239,
caroline.traylor@porternovelli.com, for Postilion

Web site: http://www.s1.com/
http://www.postilion.com/
http://www.s1enterprise.com/
http://www.fsb-solutions.com/

BeaconEquity.com Issues TraderNotes on SIPC, JASO, HCBK, INFY, ATML

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Ezenia! Inc. Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan

NASHUA, N.H., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ezenia, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: EZEN) , announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan. Khoa D. Nguyen, Ezenia's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated; "The Board believes that a Shareholder Rights Plan enhances its ability to protect shareholder interests and to ensure that shareholders receive fair treatment in the event of a coercive takeover attempt. The Plan is intended to provide the Board with sufficient time to consider any and all alternatives to such an action. The Board believes that it is protecting the interests of all of its shareholders."

In connection with the adoption of the Shareholder Rights Plan, the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one preferred stock purchase right for each outstanding share of Ezenia's common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 16, 2008. Initially, these rights will not be exercisable and will trade with the shares of Ezenia's common stock. Under the Shareholder Rights Plan, the rights generally will become exercisable if a person becomes an "acquiring person" by acquiring 15% or more of the common stock of Ezenia or if a person commences a tender offer that could result in that person owning 15% or more of the common stock of Ezenia. If a person becomes an "acquiring person," each holder of a right (other than the acquiring person) would be entitled to purchase, at the then-current exercise price, such number of shares of preferred stock which are equivalent to shares of Ezenia's common stock having a value of twice the exercise price of the right. If Ezenia is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after any such event, each holder of a right would then be entitled to purchase, at the then-current exercise price, shares of the acquiring company's common stock having a value of twice the exercise price of the right.

About Ezenia! Inc.

Ezenia! Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EZEN) , founded in 1991, is a leading provider of real-time collaboration solutions, bringing new and valuable levels of interaction and collaboration to corporate networks and the Internet. By integrating voice, video and data collaboration, the Company's award-winning products enable groups to interact through a natural meeting experience regardless of geographic distance. Ezenia! products allow dispersed groups to work together in real-time using powerful capabilities such as instant messaging, white boarding, screen sharing and text chat. The ability to discuss projects, share information and modify documents allows users to significantly improve team communication and accelerate the decision-making process. More information about Ezenia! Inc. and its product offerings can be found at the company's Web site, http://www.ezenia.com/.

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Statements included herein that are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by use of the words "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "may," and similar words. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the considerations that are discussed in the Company's 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K as amended for the year ended December 31, 2006, such as the evolution of Ezenia!'s market, dependence on the United States government as its largest customer and on other major customers, continued funding of defense programs by the United States government and the timing of such funding, rapid technological change and competition within the collaborative software market, its reliance on third-party technology, protection of its propriety technology, acceptance of IWS in the commercial market, retention of key employees, stock price volatility, customer acceptance of Version 3.0 of InfoWorkSpace, its history of liquidity concerns and operating losses, and other considerations that are discussed further in such report. You should not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements after the date of such statements.

Ezenia! is a registered trademark of Ezenia! Inc. and the Ezenia! Logo and InfoWorkSpace are trademarks of Ezenia! Inc.

Contact: Ezenia! Inc. Investor Relations 781-505-2100 investorrelations@ezenia.com

Ezenia! Inc.

CONTACT: Ezenia! Inc., Investor Relations, +1-781-505-2100,
investorrelations@ezenia.com

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

Colleges Set for Technology Battle at Microsoft's Imagine Cup U.S. FinalsCompetition challenges student inventors to go green and devise technological solutions to help save the planet.

LOS ANGELES, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- College students from across America will showcase their innovative creations in the U.S. finals of Imagine Cup 2008 next week. As the world's premier student technology competition, the Imagine Cup is one way Microsoft Corp. is encouraging young people to apply their imagination and creativity to technology innovations that can make a difference in the world.

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Addressing this year's theme to use technology to help sustain the environment, the student finalists worked for months to design their own software programs, video games and digital photo essays. At stake during the three-day event will be generous cash prizes, invaluable exposure to experts in entrepreneurship and innovation, and a springboard to start their careers.

"The Imagine Cup is all about igniting the imagination of tomorrow's technology visionaries and leaders, and inspiring them to harness the possibilities of technology to build a better world," said Dan'l Lewin, corporate vice president of Strategic and Emerging Business Development at Microsoft. "The contest provides student inventors and entrepreneurs with a launch pad for their ideas and access to key resources that can set them on the path to career success."

Now in its sixth year, Microsoft's Imagine Cup seeks to channel the enterprise, ingenuity and technology prowess of the world's students into groundbreaking solutions that address real-world issues and challenges. The event is part of Microsoft's commitment to use the power of software and technology innovation to help inspire young students and entrepreneurial businesses around the world. In the U.S., more than 16,000 students registered to compete this year from over 125 colleges across the country. The winners of the U.S. finals will have a chance to advance to the Imagine Cup worldwide finals in Paris from July 3 to 8, where they will pit their imagination and passion against the best young programmers, technologists, designers and digital artists from around the world. Globally, more than 185,000 students from 100 countries registered for the Imagine Cup.

"I think the Imagine Cup gives students an amazing ability to think beyond the usual boundaries to develop solutions to solve real global issues," said Brian Thomas, who represented the U.S. at last year's worldwide finals in Seoul, South Korea, and returned to compete this year. "The focus on innovation has given me the confidence to expand my ideas about technology and apply that to my future career."

The U.S. finals, held in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre from April 20 to 22, showcases student inventions across software design, game development and digital photography. The winner in each of the following categories will be announced at the closed ceremonies on April 22, Earth Day:

-- Software Design. Students create real-world, dynamic and powerful software solutions using Microsoft tools and technology. -- Game Development. For the first time, Imagine Cup is challenging students to use Microsoft's groundbreaking new XNA Game Studio Express to create a game that is not only entertaining but socially responsible as well. -- Photography. By using a photo essay format, students are challenged to communicate a story about education using only photos as the communication medium.

The prizes up for grabs for category winners include the opportunity to have their own booth at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), the nation's largest gaming expo, and a two-page spread in American Photo magazine.

Students also will have the opportunity to take their projects to the next level by learning how to be savvy entrepreneurs and maximize the impact their inventions can have in improving lives. All finalists will be eligible to participate in an innovation and entrepreneurship workshop where they will receive coaching from a distinguished panel of experts on how to refine their concepts into a smart business plan, bring them to market as commercially viable products, attract venture funding and run a startup business.

The U.S. finals also will feature basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson, founder and chairman of the Magic Johnson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing programs and supporting services that address the educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson will be on hand to speak to the students and introduce a panel discussion on the importance of innovation in education and careers. He will also receive a donation of $1.56 million in software and cash from Microsoft to enhance 21 Magic Johnson Foundation Community Empowerment Centers.

"It is an honor to welcome some of the most talented and imaginative youth to downtown Los Angeles," said Councilmember Jose Huizar, City of Los Angeles, whose district will host the event. "The students who participate in the Imagine Cup represent the next generation of technology and business leaders. Their creativity and innovation speak volumes about the promise of technology to make a difference in peoples' lives and the way we think, work and communicate."

More information about the Imagine Cup, descriptions of the student projects and details about the worldwide finals in Paris can be found at http://www.imaginecup.com/ and http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/imaginecup. Media interested in photos and b-roll of the event should contact Andy Nordhoff at the address below.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Andy Nordhoff, +1-503-443-7115, anordhoff@waggeneredstrom.com,
or Rapid Response Team, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, both of
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for Microsoft Corp.

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.imaginecup.com/

Victhom announces promising results on the proof of concept for its unique closed-loop neuromodulation system

QUEBEC CITY, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Victhom Human Bionics Inc. (Victhom, TSX: VHB) today disclosed initial results from the ongoing human clinical trial of its Closed-Loop neuromodulation System (CLS) used in the Neurostep(TM) for the treatment of patients suffering from foot drop secondary to a central nervous system lesion. According to the Company, the initial results of the trial have demonstrated that the Neurostep(TM) is capable of collecting sensory signals from a nerve and of stimulating the appropriate muscle groups, which represents, to the knowledge of the Company, the world's first proof of concept in a human clinical trial of a CLS product used on peripheral nerves.

About Victhom

VICTHOM HUMAN BIONICS INC.

ExerciseTV and CityVoter Reveal Winners of 2008 'Top Trainer' CompetitionOnline Voters Selected Eight Winners From Among More Than 1,300 of the Nation's Top Physical Fitness Talent

BOSTON and LOS ANGELES, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ExerciseTV, a multi-platform, on-demand media company dedicated to fitness, motivational programming and personal training, and CityVoter, Inc., provider of online guides and contest platforms for leading media companies, today announced the winners of the "ExerciseTV Top Trainer" contest. ExerciseTV invited fitness professionals and their clients or friends to nominate themselves or their favorite trainer from among eight fitness categories on the ExerciseTV Top Trainer site, powered by CityVoter.

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Between January 28 and March 23, nearly 10,000 people voted for their favorite Boot camp gym, cardio instructor, dance instructor, general fitness trainer, kickboxing instructor, personal trainer, pilates instructor or yoga instructor. Eight trainers were awarded the title of Top Trainer, one in each of the listed categories. The contest drew almost 100,000 unique visitors to the ExerciseTV site.

Category winners are: -- BOOT CAMP: Austin Adventure Boot Camp, Austin, TX -- YOGA: Jennifer Schelter, Philadelphia, PA -- CARDIO INSTRUCTOR: Sharon, Mt Clemens, MI -- DANCE: Ilyse Baker, Los Angeles, CA -- PERSONAL TRAINER: Jonathan Ross, Bowie, MD -- KICKBOXING: Michelle Jones, Warren, MI -- PILATES: Terry Bernardo, Accord, NY -- GENERAL FITNESS: Coach Neda, Woodland Hills, CA Winners are also posted online at http://www.exercisetv.tv/toptrainer.

"At the core of ExerciseTV, are the viewers who appreciate the talented trainers across America," said Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld, Founder of ExerciseTV. "We're excited to give them a chance to recognize online, their favorite fitness trainers and give the trainers some national exposure to expand their brand!"

"We are thrilled about the tremendous response from fitness enthusiasts nationwide," said Chris Mansolillo, General Manager, ExerciseTV. "There's an enormous pool of fitness talent that goes unrecognized every year and we're pleased to provide a forum for people to acknowledge and promote their role models. This contest is another example of how the TV industry is using the Internet to discover and promote new talent."

"The active engagement in the Top Trainer contest and guide by fitness professionals and their clients demonstrates how an online community can extend the reach of offline local service providers as well as national media brands like ExerciseTV," said Josh Walker, chief executive officer, CityVoter, Inc.

In addition to earning the title of Top Trainer, winners received fitness apparel and accessories provided by New Balance. All Top Trainer nominees received a complimentary listing within the ExerciseTV guide in more than 10 major metropolitan areas that was accessible to fitness professionals and consumers across the country.

About ExerciseTV

ExerciseTV is a multi-platform, on-demand media company dedicated to fitness, motivational programming and personal training. The video-on-demand (VOD) television network, which launched in January 2006, is currently available in more than 23 million homes in the United States via Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bresnan Communications. Online, http://www.exercisetv.tv/ is the premiere destination where hundreds of titles from the world's best fitness professionals can be downloaded for use on a personal computer or portable device. ExerciseTV was founded by Jake Steinfeld of "Body by Jake," and developed by Comcast Corporation , the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. ExerciseTV is managed by Comcast, with New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., and Time Warner Cable acting as additional equity partners. For more information, please visit http://www.exercisetv.tv/.

About CityVoter, Inc.

Founded in 2005, CityVoter, Inc. helps consumers find the best local businesses in their cities. Millions of locals visit CityVoter.com and its partner-branded metro guides daily to search, nominate, vote for, and comment on their favorite businesses. CityVoter builds its image-based metro guides for major media companies like Fox, McGraw-Hill, Gazette Communications, Hearst-Argyle and Post-Newsweek, to enhance the local relevancy of their websites and strengthen their relationships with their local communities. These guides are the premier destinations for local commercial content, featuring descriptions, photos, videos, maps, and customer comments about the top local businesses. Each partner-branded metro guide features a "best-of" contest to discover the best local businesses, as chosen by the local community. Rich photo galleries give visitors a storefront view of local shops, bars, food, products, clothing and more. The CityVoter.com destination site provides valuable answers to consumer-posted questions that enable visitors to weigh in with their choices for the best their city has to offer. To learn more about CityVoter, CityVoter.com and CityVoter's partner-branded metro guides, visit http://www.cityvoterinc.com/ or http://www.cityvoter.com/.

Contacts: Jenny Snegaroff For ExerciseTV 310-474-7717 jennysnegaroff@earthlink.net Eileen Pacheco For CityVoter, Inc. 781-556-1026 eileen@tango-group.com

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CONTACT: Jenny Snegaroff for ExerciseTV, +1-310-474-7717,
jennysnegaroff@earthlink.net, or Eileen Pacheco for CityVoter, Inc.,
+1-781-556-1026, eileen@tango-group.com

Web site: http://www.exercisetv.tv/
http://www.cityvoterinc.com/

Hamilton Sundstrand Announces Multi-Year Procurement for V-22 Electric Systems

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing Integrated Defense Systems has awarded Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. , a follow-on procurement contract to supply additional constant frequency electric systems for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, under Lots 12-16 of the program.

The five-year procurement agreement represents a potential value of $90 million to Hamilton Sundstrand, which supplies two 40-kilovolt-ampere (kVA) constant frequency generators -- with integral control units -- per aircraft.

On March 28, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded the Bell Boeing program a $10.4 billion contract for multi-year production of up to 167 additional V-22 Osprey through 2012.

The multi-role V-22 employs tiltrotor technology, enabling the aircraft to combine the vertical performance of a helicopter and the speed and range of a fixed wing aircraft. The V-22 is in joint service with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Special Operations, and was deployed to service in Iraq in September 2007.

"This award solidifies Hamilton Sundstrand as a constant frequency electric system supplier of choice for the V-22 program," said Clif Jacobs, vice president and general manager, Hamilton Sundstrand Electric Systems. "We are proud to continue our commitment to this high performance, highly flexible multi-role aircraft."

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.

This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning business opportunities and other matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include changes in government procurement priorities; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers. For information identifying other important legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings "Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Contact: Colleen Carroll

815-226-5428

Hamilton Sundstrand

CONTACT: Colleen Carroll of Hamilton Sundstrand, +1-815-226-5428

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

Raytheon Demonstrates Gallium Nitride Advantages in Radar Components

TEWKSBURY, Mass., April 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company is developing transmit-receive modules based on the advanced semiconductor gallium nitride (GaN) for use in future radar upgrades.

"This transmit-receive module demonstration and parallel reliability testing show that GaN will soon be ready to take over where increased power and advanced capabilities are needed," said Mark Russell, vice president of Engineering at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS).

The development is part of an on-going 42-month, $11.5 million Next Generation Transmit Receive Integrated Microwave Module (NGT) contract funded by the Missile Defense Agency's Advanced Technology Directorate. Raytheon is demonstrating that transmit-receive modules using GaN-powered monolithic microwave integrated circuit amplifiers have a significant performance advantage in that they provide significantly higher radio frequency power with greater efficiency than current modules.

The NGT program leverages GaN technology being developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Wide Bandgap Semiconductor program as well as company-funded efforts.

Russell said that GaN technology significantly extends the warfighter's reach into the battlespace by increasing radar ranges, sensitivity and search capabilities. Alternatively, the technology enables reduction in the size of the antenna, which improves transportability and reduces acquisition and lifecycle costs without sacrificing performance.

"The NGT program is important because it is the first significant government-funded contract to address the use of the more capable GaN semiconductors in a relevant environment," said Steve Bernstein, IDS' program manager on NGT. "This recent demonstration shows that GaN technology performs better in transmit-receive modules representative of those used in modern radars."

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Contact: Mike Nason 703.419.1421

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Mike Nason of Raytheon Company, +1-703-419-1421

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

SKRM Interactive Announces Name Change to Sector 10

SALT LAKE CITY, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SKRM Interactive, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKMI; Frankfurt: '4SR') announced today that it is formally changing its name to Sector 10, Inc.

"We've been anticipating and preparing for this for a long time," said CEO Pericles DeAvila. "We believe the pending name change, which has been approved by a majority of our shareholders, will clarify and simplify our branding and marketing, and is consistent with our long-term strategy. We're looking forward to branding ourselves under the name Sector 10."

DeAvila also said that Sector 10 is making creative adjustments to its business model to better meet the marketplace for its products and services as it encounters fears of a recession and postponed purchase decisions. He cautioned that the shift in economic conditions and expectations will likely result in a significant setback on prior revenue projections.

"We continue to find great interest in our innovative approach to public safety, but we've found that we need to develop our products in a new way to help facilities cover the cost of deployment," DeAvila said while noting that the company's operating and financial results will be negatively affected by the performance of the U.S. economy generally.

Concentrating on showing quantifiable business value proposition in the deployment of its product, Sector 10 is developing a program whereby third- party investors may fund the placement of Sector 10 life safety products in public venues. The company plans to release details of this program at a later date.

DeAvila noted that the change in business model could have a substantial effect on projected revenues in the coming years. "We definitely see a change in the market during the past few months. As the economy generally has turned down we've had to adjust our strategies and projections."

Additional information about the name change is available in a definitive information statement filed by SKRM Interactive, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2008.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that SKRM Interactive, Inc. (the "Company") expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

http://www.sector10.com/ Contact: Paul Pugmire 801.478.2475

SKRM Interactive, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul Pugmire of SKRM Interactive, Inc., +1-801-478-2475

Web site: http://www.sector10.com/

NSHMBA Los Angeles Brings Professional Networking Event to 'Inspire the Future of Wireless' with Qualcomm

LOS ANGELES, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs is holding a professional networking event at City Club on Bunker Hill, Wells Fargo Tower, in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday May 1st, 2008 from 6:15pm to 9:45pm.

The event will be hosted by Qualcomm, a global leader in developing and delivering next-generation wireless technology. Ranked among the 100 Best companies to work for, Qualcomm innovates new ways to communicate. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to gain insight from Qualcomm leaders and network with Qualcomm recruiters. Carlos Rivera, Vice President of Business Development for Latin America for Qualcomm, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Mr. Rivera is focused on increasing the adoption of 3G Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless technology and introducing complimentary technologies such as wireless Internet access, location-based services, wireless data applications and mobile television to the Latin American markets.

The Los Angeles Chapter is pleased to celebrate its 20th year anniversary as the founding chapter of NSHMBA and is excited to bring another great professional networking event to its professional and student members as well as its corporate, university and other non-profit partners. Entrance is free of charge for all registered guests. To register and for more information and details on this event, please visit the Los Angeles Chapter website at http://losangeles.nshmba.org/calendar.asp or email info@losangeles.nshmba.org.

About NSHMBA Los Angeles:

The Los Angeles Chapter (losangeles.nshmba.org) was the founding chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) in 1998, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, now with 32 chapters nationwide. The Los Angeles Chapter is one of the top ten largest chapters in the nation and the largest chapter in California. Its mission is to support the diverse education pipeline and professional development through scholarships, information and programs for students and professionals, and professional networking events at top venues in Los Angeles.

About Qualcomm:

Qualcomm Incorporated (http://www.qualcomm.com/) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2007 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

NSHMBA Los Angeles Chapter

CONTACT: Norma Castro, President, NSHMBA Los Angeles Chapter,
+1-407-276-0087, president@losangeles.nshmba.org

Web site: http://www.losangeles.nshmba.org/
http://www.qualcomm.com/

TI improves full-color video panel displays with 16-bit, 16-channel LED driverEnhanced spectrum PWM brightness control improves image quality and reduces flicker

DALLAS, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today a 16-channel, 50 mA constant-current sink LED driver, with an input voltage of up to 17 V. The TLC5943's integrated enhanced spectrum pulse-width modulation (PWM) improves image quality and reduces flicker noise in monochrome, multicolor and full-color LED displays, as well as LED signboards and display backlighting. See: http://www.ti.com/tlc5943-pr.

Each of the TLC5943's 16 channels has an individually adjustable 16-bit (65,536-step) grayscale PWM brightness control feature with an auto-data refresh and display repeat function. The channels are divided into four groups, and each group has an associated turn-on delay to maximize system voltage stability. All 16 channels can be adjusted with the device's 7-bit brightness control feature. A designer can use a single external resistor to set the maximum current value for all channels.

The device's brightness control feature, which can be accessed through a common 30-MHz interface, adjusts the average current levels to compensate for brightness variations that occur from one LED to the next.

The TLC5943 features two error information circuits. The device's LED open detection indicates a broken or disconnected LED at an output terminal. A thermal error flag indicates an over-temperature condition.

Key features of the TLC5943 include: -- 16-bit (65,536 steps) grayscale control with enhanced spectrum PWM -- 7-bit (128 steps) global brightness control for all channels with sink current -- VCC = 3.0 V to 5.5 V -- Constant current accuracy: -- Channel-to-channel = +/-1.5 percent -- Device-to-device = +/-3 percent -- 30-MHz data transfer rate -- Noise reduction: -- 4-channel grouped delay to prevent in-rush current Pricing and availability

The TLC5943 is available now in a 28-pin, HSSTOP package or in a 32-pin, QFN package. Suggested resale price starts at $2.00 in 1,000-unit quantities for the HSSTOP package and $2.20 for the QFN package.

LED driver and display solutions

TI provides the broadest portfolio of high-performance products for today's LED design requirements, including power management, such as AC/DC, power factor correction, DC/DC and linear power conversion; RF transceivers; digital signal processors (DSPs); and ultra-low-power microcontrollers. TI's products support applications ranging from ultra-small portable displays to the largest lighting and display panels in the industry. Additionally, TI's local support and applications expertise help designers get to market faster. See: http://www.ti.com/lighting.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

Please refer all reader inquiries to: Texas Instruments Incorporated Semiconductor Group, SC-08048 Literature Response Center 14950 FAA Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 1-800-477-8924 Trademarks

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CONTACT: Matt McKinney of Texas Instruments, +1-214-480-6894,
m-mckinney1@ti.com; or Jacqi Moore of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2514,
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Web site: http://www.ti.com/

Illinois Police Department Comments About S-200 Purchase

TAMPA, Fla., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: STIY) a leader in electro-stun technology today announced that the Henry, Illinois Police Department has purchased Stinger S-200 projectile stun devices.

Chief James Young stated, "After careful evaluations of the Stinger and the Taser, I determined that choosing the Stinger is an obvious and easy choice. I believe the Stinger S-200 offers officers an excellent alternative to other force options. I particularly liked what I believe is Stinger's superior dart spread, internal cartridge housing, and the one-handed quick eject button. For nearly half the price of the competition, I am getting a weapon that achieves a great level of immobilization while putting less current into the chest. As a Police Chief, I would encourage every law enforcement administrator to closely evaluate the Stinger and read through what appears a subversive effort to discredit Stinger by a focused bashing machine that has littered the Internet. Information such as partially released NIJ studies that were performed on S-200 models not even being sold now.

Chief Young continued, "Further, I am particularly happy to see Stinger's stance on officer safety knowing that Stinger does not sell their weapons designed for law enforcement purposes to the civilian market. I know several small and large agencies looking at making purchases of the Stinger and I believe the Stinger is the future of stun weapons."

ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

Stinger Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electro-stun technologies, develops and sells a broad array of products utilizing advanced electro sparc-pulsed technology to police, corrections, and security sectors worldwide. http://www.stingersystems.com/ .

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on Stinger Systems' current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of the risks described in Stinger Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today's date. Stinger Systems undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

Stinger Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Gruder, Chairman and President of Stinger Systems, Inc.,
+1-866-788-6746, info@stingersystems.com

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

North Dakota Residents Encouraged to Donate Old Wireless Handsets and Accessories This Earth Day, April 22Donations Will Support Domestic Violence Organizations

BISMARCK, N.D., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2008, an estimated 130 million wireless phones will be retired from use, yet fewer than 20 percent of those phones will be recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As Earth Day approaches, North Dakota residents with no-longer used wireless phones and accessories can donate them, in any condition, at any participating Verizon Wireless Communications Store in the state.

Through the company's award-winning HopeLine(R) program, Verizon Wireless collects wireless phones and accessories from any wireless service provider.

There are currently more than 256 million wireless phone subscribers in the United States alone, according to the wireless industry's trade association, and studies show that wireless phone users upgrade and replace their phones on average once every 18 months. Nationwide, a record 1.07 million wireless phones were donated to HopeLine in 2007, resulting in donations of more than $1.7 million in cash grants and more than 20,000 HopeLine phones with free wireless service to domestic violence agencies. During 2007, North Dakota residents contributed more than 3,100 no-longer-used wireless phones to the recycling program.

"We are proud to give consumers an easy means for recycling their no-longer-used wireless devices this Earth Day and throughout the year," said Nancy B. Clark, president -- Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "If North Dakota residents make donations to Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program, we can help to reduce waste while also helping domestic violence survivors."

Since the October 2001 launch of Verizon Wireless' national recycling program, the company has collected more than 4.5 million phones. More than 1 million phones have been disposed of in an environmentally sound way with the remaining 3.5 million phones being refurbished for resale and reuse. Over the last six years, Verizon Wireless also has distributed nearly $5 million in cash grants and provided more than 60,000 phones with more than 160 million minutes of free wireless service to domestic violence programs throughout the country. In North Dakota, 11 organizations have received support from HopeLine in the past two years.

In addition to aiding organizations that support domestic violence prevention and awareness, recycling wireless phones also helps the environment. According to the EPA, recycling 100 million wireless phones would save enough energy to power more than 194,000 U.S. households with electricity for one year.

While Earth Day will be celebrated Tuesday, April 22, Verizon Wireless Communication Stores accept donations year-round. For more information on Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program or for instructions on donating wireless phones or accessories, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511,
Karen.Smith@VerizonWireless.com; or Stephanie Krol, +1-773-580-9726,
skrol@mcfarlandcahill.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Minnesotans Encouraged to Donate Old Wireless Handsets and Accessories This Earth Day, April 22Donations Will Support Domestic Violence Organizations

MINNEAPOLIS, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2008, an estimated 130 million wireless phones will be retired from use, yet fewer than 20 percent of those phones will be recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As Earth Day approaches, Minnesotans with no-longer used wireless phones and accessories can donate them, in any condition, at any participating Verizon Wireless Communications Store in the state.

Through the company's award-winning HopeLine(R) program, Verizon Wireless collects wireless phones and accessories from any wireless service provider.

There are currently more than 256 million wireless phone subscribers in the United States alone, according to the wireless industry's trade association, and studies show that wireless phone users upgrade and replace their phones on average once every 18 months. Nationwide, a record 1.07 million wireless phones were donated to HopeLine in 2007, resulting in donations of more than $1.7 million in cash grants and more than 20,000 HopeLine phones with free wireless service to domestic violence agencies. During 2007, Minnesotans contributed more than 23,000 no-longer-used wireless phones to the recycling program.

"We are proud to give consumers an easy means for recycling their no-longer-used wireless devices this Earth Day and throughout the year," said Nancy B. Clark, president -- Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "If Minnesotans make donations to Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program, we can help to reduce waste while also helping domestic violence survivors."

Since the October 2001 launch of Verizon Wireless' national recycling program, the company has collected more than 4.5 million phones. More than 1 million phones have been disposed of in an environmentally sound way with the remaining 3.5 million phones being refurbished for resale and reuse. Over the last six years, Verizon Wireless also has distributed nearly $5 million in cash grants and provided more than 60,000 phones with more than 160 million minutes of free wireless service to domestic violence programs throughout the country. In Minnesota, more than 35 organizations have received support from HopeLine in the past two years.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511,
Karen.Smith@VerizonWireless.com; or Matt Lindstrom, +1-612-724-3701,
Matt@Mcfarlandcahill.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Lockheed Martin-Built VINASAT-1 Satellite Ready to be Launched for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group

NEWTOWN, Pa., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The VINASAT-1 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) of Vietnam, is ready for launch on April 18 aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace.

VINASAT-1 is based on Lockheed Martin's A2100A spacecraft platform and represents the first satellite system ever procured by the nation of Vietnam. VINASAT-1 features 12 operating Ku Band transponders providing coverage over Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and part of Myanmar. The spacecraft also features 8 C-Band primary transponders providing coverage over Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Southeast Asia, India, Japan and Australia. VINASAT-1 is designed for a minimum service life of 15 years and will be located at orbital slot 132 degrees east.

The turnkey satellite system is expected to improve telecommunications in Vietnam by transmitting radio, television and telephone communications to all corners of the country. The spacecraft will enable state-of-the-art communications, providing the Vietnamese people the opportunity to use multiple new services such as mobile broadcasting, direct-to-home television, video conferencing and data transmission. In addition, VINASAT-1 will improve the nation's communication networks infrastructure by removing dependence on ground networks and allowing 100% of Vietnam's rural communities to be equipped with telephones and televisions.

In addition to VNPT, Lockheed Martin has delivered 18 spacecraft to Asian customers, including eight A2100 satellites. The Lockheed Martin A2100 geosynchronous spacecraft series is designed to meet a wide variety of telecommunications needs including Ka-band broadband and broadcast services, fixed satellite services in C-band and Ku-band, high-power direct broadcast services using the Ku-band frequency spectrum and mobile satellite services using UHF, L-band, and S-band payloads. The A2100's modular design features a reduction in parts, simplified construction, increased on-orbit reliability and reduced weight and cost.

The A2100 spacecraft's design accommodates a large range of communication payloads. This design modularity also enables the A2100 spacecraft to be configured for missions other than communication. The A2100 design is currently being adapted for geostationary earth orbit (GEO)-based earth observing missions and is currently the baselined platform for Lockheed Martin's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Series-R (GOES-R) proposal. The A2100 also serves as the platform for critical government communications programs including Advanced Extremely High Frequency and Mobile User Objective System and is the foundation for Lockheed Martin's Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT) offering for the U.S. Government.

About VNPT Group

VNPT Group (http://www.vnpt.com.vn/) of Vietnam is tasked with the exploration, consultation, design, installation and maintenance of telecommunications and information technology for the nation of Vietnam. VNPT has organized multiple major business ventures in primarily the posts, information technology and telecommunications sectors. By mobilizing all economic segments of the nation of Vietnam, VNPT will modernize the nation's technological infrastructure by implementing high-speed, high-capacity and high-quality telecommunications systems.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems is a unit of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a major operating unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, designs, develops, tests, manufactures and operates a full spectrum of advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. Chief products include human space flight systems; a full range of remote sensing, navigation, meteorological and communications satellites and instruments; space observatories and interplanetary spacecraft; laser radar; fleet ballistic missiles; and missile defense systems.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

Media Contacts: Nguyen Hong Thao, +84 4 9436494; e-mail, thaonh@vnpt.com.vn Dee Valleras, +1 215 497 4185; e-mail, dee.valleras@lmco.com For more information about VNPT, see http://www.vnpt.com.vn/.

For more information about Lockheed Martin, see http://www.lockheedmartin.com/.

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Nguyen Hong Thao of VNPT Group, +84 4 9436494,
thaonh@vnpt.com.vn; or Dee Valleras of Lockheed Martin, +1-215-497-4185,
dee.valleras@lmco.com

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
http://www.vnpt.com.vn/

NVIDIA Takes Apple Mac Pro Users to New Level of Stunning Visual ExperienceNew GeForce 8800 GT Upgrade Kit Now Available for Apple Mac Pro Customers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NVIDIA Corporation today announced that an upgrade kit featuring the award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT GPU is now available for the Mac Pro. Priced at $279, the GeForce 8800 GT upgrade kit allows first-generation Mac Pro users to optimize their Mac with the same powerful solution already available in second-generation Mac Pro systems to deliver powerful graphics processing for the most demanding professional and consumer applications.

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"The computer is more visual than ever, and Mac users in particular demand an exceptional visual experience," said Ujesh Desai, general manager of GeForce desktop GPU business at NVIDIA. "Adding a GeForce 8800 GT to the first-generation Mac Pro system will deliver a major graphics boost, resulting in faster processing for a complete range of visual computing applications."

The award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT features 112 high-powered processing cores and supports dual 30-inch Apple Cinema HD displays. Compatible with any Intel-based Mac Pro, the GeForce 8800 GT includes NVIDIA's video processing technology which offloads H.264 decode enabling silky smooth playback of high-definition video.

North American customers can purchase the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT upgrade kit online from NVIDIA (http://www.store.nvidia.com/) or The Apple Store (http://www.apple.com/) for $279. Consumers outside of the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada should order from The Apple Store.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce(R) graphics products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro(R) graphics products, and the high- performance computing market with its Tesla(TM) computing solutions products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com/.

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the benefits, features, performance and capabilities of NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT GPUs; the first-generation Mac Pro system; and demands on visual computing applications are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: loss of performance of our products when integrated into systems; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble and test our products; development of faster or more efficient GPUs; the impact of technological development and competition; manufacturing or software defects; changes in industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2008. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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Letter to Z Trim Shareholders

MUNDELIEN, Ill., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ To: Z Trim Shareholders RE: Investor Update: Q1/08 Dear Fellow Shareholders:

In keeping with our pledge to increase transparency and improve the effectiveness of communication with our investor community, we are initiating a series of periodic updates to help keep you informed about our Company's progress. The Board, management and staff of Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (Z Trim) deeply appreciate your ongoing faith and support and want you to know that we are working hard to rebuild this enterprise for sustainable, long term growth.

I use the term "rebuild" to convey the reality of our present undertaking. While the leadership team believes implicitly in the extraordinary potential of this Company, both to deliver strong returns to our shareholders and to improve the health and welfare of millions of consumers, the fact remains that significant work will be necessary in order to realize it. With this in mind, I will spend a little extra space in this inaugural communication to address some challenges that we have overcome and some that we are still working on. Future editions will follow a more traditional format of concise updates on key topics with less introductory commentary.

We take great pride in the progress we have made since our annual shareholder meeting in December 2007, including:

-- Resolution of Amex Deficiency Status -- We stated that priority number one was to resolve Z Trim's regulatory compliance status with the American Stock Exchange and in February, were pleased to announce that Amex had found the Company to be fully compliant with all listing standards, thereby eliminating a significant impediment to funding and thus future growth. This was no mean accomplishment given the breadth of compliance deficiencies with which we were faced. A number of procedural and internal control improvements are now in place to ensure that this experience will not be repeated. -- Enhanced Fiscal Responsibility -- We promised to get more "bang for the buck" from our shareholders' investment and while this will remain an ongoing goal and obligation, we have already made significant progress toward reducing our cost of operations without sacrificing quality or capacity. We have taken a hard look at every aspect of our operation and implemented a number of changes designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Specific examples include identifying less expensive raw materials, changing utility providers, and strategically reducing our workforce. -- Plant Optimization -- We committed to find ways to improve our capacity while lowering our costs and are well on our way to achieving this critical objective. Dr. Shukla is confident that by utilizing improved drying technology, we will be able to substantially increase our pilot plant capacity while simultaneously driving down unit production costs. We have already begun the process of re-designing the plant to meet these objectives, with the goal of completing plant modifications by the third quarter of this year. -- Capital -- We just filed our 2007 annual report, and although our financial performance has materially improved, many hurdles must be surmounted before we achieve success. Principle among these is the need to raise the money required to fund plant improvements, strengthen our sales capabilities and sustain our operations until we reach profitability. Our Board has been devoting extraordinary time and effort to that task, and we are confident that we will be able to capitalize our business plan. -- Strategic Planning -- We have made a series of evolutionary changes to prepare for a steepening sales cycle in the months ahead. We are in the process of hiring a new sales manager, with years of specific industry experience, to work with our existing management team. We have created a number of internal committees that meet regularly to ensure that every aspect of our organization is on the same page with respect to production, financing, marketing and money management issues. No material expenditures will be made without thoroughly considering all alternatives and reaching consensus on the best one. Sales and Marketing Update

I often receive calls from shareholders requesting information about the business. My usual response is either that I am prohibited from providing non-public information, or bound by non-disclosure agreements regarding the status of present and prospective business relationships. These are frustrating but unavoidable facts of small public company life and while I would like nothing better than to share detailed information about the many exciting opportunities we are pursuing, I simply cannot do so. I will, however, take this opportunity to share some heretofore non-public information.

In August of 2007 we revitalized our marketing strategy and began cultivating relationships with innovative people who are well-positioned within the industry to exert influence over the purchasing decisions of major food companies. For example, we strengthened our relationship with Chef Eric Carre of Amazing Food Creations, who is a founding member of the Research Chefs' Association and an industry leader in the development of innovative foods. Eric has become a champion of Z Trim, using our ingredients in many of the finished goods he prepares for major food manufacturers.

We also began executing a strategy of presenting finished food solutions to large food manufacturing companies. Instead of merely boasting about how well our products work, we are showing them tangible examples. Our creative R & D team has been developing our own finished formulations to demonstrate Z Trim's amazing array of functional attributes, as well as how great the final products taste. Building on that strategy, we have brought some finished goods directly to the marketplace and we continue to tout the benefits of our products to the food service sector, particularly the schools. A limited release of our salad dressings and mayonnaise has been tremendously well-received, and more importantly, has helped us attract the attention of the major food companies that dominate the retail and food service spaces.

While these experiences bode well, it is important to understand the nature of the food industry sales cycle to appreciate our success so far in penetrating the functional food ingredient market. The sale of even modest amounts of product to giant food companies involves successfully navigating a time and labor intensive obstacle course. Some of the obstacles include convincing decision-makers of the value our unique products bring, providing technical assistance during extensive internal testing, and supporting market research to evaluate consumer preferences and demand.

This ponderous decision-making process has historically taken from several months to several years, but since the advent of the marketing strategy described above, a number of major companies have started working with our products at a much more accelerated pace. Several of these engagements have already resulted in sales. Stated another way, we have crossed the line from merely sending out samples for testing to actually selling product to companies for use in finished goods. We see this as a promising indication that this new approach will help us to move large prospective clients more rapidly from initial concept through development and testing to finished product launch.

R & D Update

One of the most exciting and significant recent events is our development of a new line of food ingredient products that provide additional functionality and value-added propositions to the food industry. Under the direction of renowned food scientist Dr. Triveni Shukla, our R & D team has developed a new product stream similar in function to certain gum products. Remarkably, this derives from an improvement to the Z Trim manufacturing process and is therefore a cost effective means of producing incremental revenue from the same incoming raw materials. In fact, this innovation will enable our plant to nearly triple production capacity of saleable products while driving down the unit cost of goods sold.

We continue to explore additional capabilities and markets for these products, both individually and in combination with Z Trim in the form of customized blends and emulsions. We have already received high-level interest in this new product.

The Road Ahead

A number of exciting initiatives are underway and should bear fruit within the coming months. These include:

-- Attending the Product Innovation Exchange event in Park City, Utah, during April to meet directly with decision-makers from several multi- national food companies who have expressed a high level of interest in using our ingredient solutions in their finished goods. -- Continuing to work towards a joint venture agreement with the Brazilian company, Kraki, an industry ingredient leader in South America. -- Hiring a new VP of Sales.

We are excited about our future and remain dedicated to building a successful and sustainable business. We continue to improve our technology and diversify our customer base with the goal of ubiquity in the food industry. Over the last several months we have taken bold steps toward achieving that goal, and also toward assuring you, our shareholders, of our absolute commitment to effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

We continue to develop and refine our unique technology to create a broad range of diverse products that will deliver value to our customers and thereby our shareholders. We hope you will stay tuned as we bring you future updates about our successes. Thanks again for your continued support.

Sincerely, Steven Cohen President and Director

Disclosures About Forward-Looking Statements. This letter contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Report Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "potential" and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our prospects for future sales and production efficiencies. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results, as well as our expectations regarding materiality or significance, to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the risks that we may not gain significant market acceptance for our products, that our plant currently operates at a loss, and that we face significant competition. For a discussion of a variety of risk factors affecting our business and prospects, see "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Contact: Angela Strickland of Z Trim, +1-847-549-6002

Z Trim

CONTACT: Angela Strickland of Z Trim, +1-847-549-6002

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