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March 31, 2005

Singularity Design Celebrates 10 Years of Design Excellence

Singularity Design is proud to commemorate its first ten years of high-end professional design by giving away an Apple iPod Photo. Singularity has been providing distinctive design solutions to companies and organizations across the country since 1995.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 - Singularity Design is proud to commemorate its first ten years of high-end professional design by giving away an Apple iPod Photo.

Singularity Design was founded in March of 1995 by entrepreneur Jeff Greenhouse with the goal of providing high quality graphic and multimedia design services. In 1996 Singularity expanded into the new medium of website design, bringing the same level of style and attention to detail from print and identity design into interactive and web design. As the importance of maintaining a web presence increased, Singularity proudly served numerous clients both in Philadelphia and across the country, including such notable names as Omaha Steaks, Covad Communications and Crown Cork & Seal.

While many of the beneficiaries of Singularity's expertise have been businesses and corporations, the company is most proud of its long history of support and involvement with not-for-profit entities. The American Red Cross, the University of Pennsylvania, LibertyNET and the American Cancer Society are some of the entities that have utilized Singularity Design to further their communication, fundraising and development efforts.

In recent years, Singularity has expanded its service offering to provide a full range of online and interactive solutions including database development and web application programming, interactivity via Macromedia Flash and, more recently, Flash-based games providing a wealth of branding and marketing possibilities.

In order to celebrate this important milestone, Singularity Design is giving away a 30GB Apple iPod Photo to one winner, drawn at random from those who register at http://www.singularitydesign.com/?ql=anniversary by May 1, 2005.

As Singularity enters its second decade, the focus remains on creating effective, compelling designs and treating each client as an individual with unique needs and goals.

About Singularity Design, Inc.
Singularity Design is an award winning design firm, web development company, and leader in the creation of finely crafted websites. Singularity offers a wide variety of distinctive solutions, carefully crafted to meet the needs and goals of each client and maintains a strong focus on client satisfaction. More information can be found at http://www.singularitydesign.com/

Contact Information:
Jeff Greenhouse
Singularity Design, Inc.
215-988-0025 (t)
215-636-0295 (f)
http://www.singularitydesign.com

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Atair Aerospace Becomes the First Company in the World to Demonstrate Flocking and Swarming Capabilities on Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

For the first time in history, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have flown using flocking and swarming algorithms. “Flocking and Swarming” are two words used interchangeably to refer to modeled flight that is biologically inspired by the flight of flocking birds and swarming insects.

BROOKLYN, NY (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- “For the first time in history, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have flown using flocking and swarming algorithms,” reports Daniel Preston, chief executive and lead engineer for Atair Aerospace, Inc. (Atair AS).

“Flocking and Swarming” are two words used interchangeably to refer to modeled flight that is biologically inspired by the flight of flocking birds and swarming insects. The capability of biological systems to autonomously maneuver, track and pursue evasive targets in a cluttered environment is vastly superior to any engineered system.

Atair AS is pioneering the development and implementation of flocking and active collision avoidance algorithms on UAVs. Atair AS’ technology was first tested December 16–18 in Eloy, Ariz. where two fleets of five Onyx™ systems were airdropped and successfully flocked in tight formation to target. Onyx systems are autonomously guided parafoil systems (UAV gliders) designed to allow military cargo to be parachuted from high altitude and horizontal stand off and land accurately on target. Atair AS developed the Onyx system under contract with the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center - Natick. Onyx systems can be dropped at up to 35,000 ft altitude, autonomously glide for 30+ miles, and land on a preprogrammed target—accurate to about 150 feet.

The importance of flocking and active collision avoidance towards the application of precision resupply is critical. With this technology multiple systems (50+) can be deployed in the same airspace, guiding to one or multiple targets without possibility of mid air collisions.

Atair AS’ inventive technology has advanced the state of the art in guidance and control systems. This technology will open the door for advanced autonomous flight capabilities on a variety of UAV platforms from fixed wing to rotorcraft, with applications from sensor and munitions delivery to surveillance.

Atair Aerospace, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based defense company dedicated to modernizing military and industrial airdrop techniques through its range of innovative autonomously guided parachute systems and UAVs.

For more information, contact Rick Zaccari at e-mail protected from spam bots or visit the Atair Aerospace website at www.atairaerospace.com.

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Web Marketing Association to Name Best Technology Websites of 2005

The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition. The Technology industry represents significant categories in the WebAward competition and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Web sites in several technology related categories for 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005.

(PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition that judges website development against an ever increasing Internet standard of excellence and against peer sites within an industry. The Technology industry represents significant categories in the WebAward competition and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Technology Web sites of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005.

“The Technology industry is very competitive when it comes to Web development and companies can benefit from the independent evaluation of their efforts that the award judges provide,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “That is the goal of the WebAward Competition - to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Net today. Winning a WebAward also provides a great opportunity to market your success to the outside world.”

Here are some of the past Best of Industry WebAward winners in technology related categories:

Best Application Service Provider
- 2003 Exciting New Technologies
- 2002 i2.com
- 2001 Rocket Network

Best Computer Hardware
- 2003 HP Public Web Site
- 2002 Palm.com: Products, Services & Company Information
- 2001 ibm.com

Best Computer Software
- 2003 Novell Worldwide Web Site
- 2002 Terraspring Web Site
- 2001 Commerce One.Com

Best Computer Retailer
- 2003 HPshopping.com
- 2002 HPshopping.com
- 2001 HPshopping.com

Best Telecommunications
- 2003 BellSouth e-Bill Flash Demo
- 2002 Frontier CyberCenter Online Tour
- 2001 Ericsson.com

Best Directory or Search Engine
- 2003 Cancer.com Website
- 2002 Dynamic, Accurate Search Experience on TowerRecords.com
- 2001 search4science.com

Best Internet Service Provider
- 2003 AT&T Worldnet Service Registration Movie
- 2002 Verizon.net Redesign
- 2001 JackFlash Website

A complete list of past winners and the entry for companies who wish to compete for 2005 honors can be found at http://tech.webaward.org

Web sites are judged on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, navigation and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in the category and then against an overall standard of excellence. The Best of Industry WebAward, a handsome plaque with the image of the winning site embossed, will be given in each of the more than 90 industry categories, including financial services, small business, travel, advertising, transportation, and healthcare.. The competition’s highest honor, the 2005 WebAward Best of Show, will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents outstanding achievement in Web development. Last year’s Best of Show winner was Arc Worldwide for their work on Behr Paint Interactive. (http://www.behr.com)

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the Top Interactive Agency WebAward. The 2004 Top Agency award was presented to Arnold Worldwide for their outstanding achievements in Web site development.

Judging for the WebAwards will take place in July and August, and winners will be announced in September, 2005. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing corporate web sites –including members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site design and technology. Past Web Marketing Association WebAward competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Comedy Central, Sun Microsystems, Refinery, Euro RSCG, EPB Interactive, New York Post Interactive, The Cincinnati Enquirer, J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Modem Media, Answerthink, and Zentropy Partners.

The 2005 WebAwards are sponsored by Burst! Media, PRWeb, Burrelle’s/Luce, O’Dwyer’s PR Daily, NewsUSA, Small Army Marketing Services, Perseus Software, Line56 Media, OddCast and AdTools, Inc.

About the Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its ninth year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

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Intechra, SalvageSale Announce Strategic Alliance; Companies to Offer Computer Equipment Recycling and Global Remarketing with Data Security, Liability Protection

Intechra, a pioneer in commercial electronics recycling and refurbishing, and SalvageSale, Inc., the extensive online auction and services provider for worldwide commercial salvage and corporate end-of-life assets, today announced a strategic alliance that will offer secure and environmentally responsible recycling and remarketing services to corporate customers for their idle computer equipment.

Carrolton / Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Intechra, a pioneer in commercial electronics recycling and refurbishing, and SalvageSale, Inc., the extensive online auction and services provider for worldwide commercial salvage and corporate end-of-life assets, today announced a strategic alliance that will offer secure and environmentally responsible recycling and remarketing services to corporate customers for their idle computer equipment.

The announcement follows the successful implementation of this offering for a $20 billion energy service company.

For Houston-based SalvageSale, the alliance will enable the company to continue to provide its insurance and industrial customers with critically important expertise and services. Intechra, in turn, gains a new global channel – SalvageSale’s powerful online auction marketplace – for remarketing refurbished computer equipment and parts.

Daniel S. Parsley, chairman and CEO of SalvageSale, Inc., said the alliance will enable his company to tap into the growing global market for IT asset disposition services.

“Our clients – property and casualty insurance companies and Fortune 1000 industrial and manufacturing companies – face serious issues of data security and environmental liability related to their IT assets, and they’re looking to us to provide a solution,” Parsley said. “It made sense for us to partner with another company, like Intechra, whose expertise and reputation for integrity complement ours.”

Founded in 1987 as Resource Concepts, Inc., Intechra’s customers include the largest global computer manufacturers and a significant portion of the Fortune 500 companies. At its 193,000 sq ft facility in Carrollton, TX, near Dallas, Intechra provides the full spectrum of IT asset disposition services, including fail-safe data destruction, investment recovery and responsible recycling with liability protection.

“All companies and organizations face serious liability issues related to data security and environmental impact,” said Cindy Brannon, president and CEO of Intechra. “We provide the services, documentation, and indemnification they need to eliminate those risks.

“Intechra and SalvageSale share a global vision of the asset disposition marketplace. Our complementary services and expertise, and our transparent processes will appeal to customers worldwide. The optimal recycling program for electronics is refurbishing and remarketing,” she said.

About SalvageSale, Inc.
SalvageSale, Inc. is the leading online marketplace and services provider for the insurance industry and corporate end-of-life assets. By combining comprehensive services and leveraging the Internet to increase transaction transparency and efficiently access a global universe of buyers, SalvageSale has dramatically improved recovery results for sellers of commercial salvage goods, as well as corporate, end-of-life assets. SalvageSale is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has offices in New York, Sacramento, CA and Columbus, OH. SalvageSale also has global representatives in London, Singapore, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Visit www.salvagesale.com.

About Intechra, LLC
Intechra, LLC, privately held, is a leading supplier of commercial recycling, asset refurbishment and data destruction solutions within the electronic equipment industry. Founded in 1987 as Resource Concepts, Inc., Intechra pioneered electronics recycling at the dawn of the personal computer age and was one of the first to sign the “Electronics Recycler’s Pledge of True Stewardship” sponsored by the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition. With its patented recycling equipment, award-winning processes, and global channels for product reuse, Intechra remains the pre-eminent provider of comprehensive asset disposition services in this rapidly evolving industry. Its data security and destruction solutions surpass stringent standards adopted by the Department of Defense and each client is fully indemnified against any future liabilities related to data security and environmental disposal.

Intechra is based in Carrollton, TX, near Dallas. Visit www.intechra.com.

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Vocal Technologies To Introduce Ultra-Low Cost ATA Designs

Selection of Reference Designs Include Highly Reliable VoIP ATA at $6.00 Unit Cost; Full Motion IP Videophone ATA Design at $30.00 Unit Cost Also Now Available

Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Vocal Technologies, Ltd. today announced it will be demonstrating a new range of high performance, ultra-low cost Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) reference designs. Among the products to be introduced are breakthrough voice and full-motion videophone designs so cost-effective, they allow suppliers and/or service providers to offer resulting equipment at little or no cost to end users.

Vocal’s use of unique, patent-pending algorithms allows equipment suppliers to leverage DSP (Digital Signal Processor) resources, thereby eliminating the need for an additional RISC processor. The reduced component count results in significant savings; Vocal’s 1x0 ATA, for example, boasts a Bill of Materials (BOM) of just $6.00 per unit, while a full-motion videophone ATA can be manufactured for just $30.00 per unit.

“Vocal is re-defining the ATA field, making VoIP cost effective for both suppliers and end users,” said John Blume, CEO of Vocal Technologies. “We believe innovative ATA technology that radically reduces manufacturing cost is a key to enabling the new age of widespread VoIP. Once manufacturers and service providers examine these groundbreaking designs for themselves, the potential for accelerated VoIP roll-out will become evident.”

Vocal’s design portfolio also includes a 2x2+1 solution that supports two telephone lines, two Ethernet ports and a PSTN life-line port for automated voice service switching in case of a power outage or network disconnection.

All Vocal products use the rapidly emerging IP telephony standard Session Initiation Protocol (SIPv2) as well as multiple advanced codecs to optimize ATA performance.

Additional information about Vocal Technologies can be found at www.vocal.com.

About Vocal Technologies, Ltd.
Founded in 1986, Vocal Technologies, Ltd., is an industry leader in providing innovative telecommunications and networking solutions to a large base of international OEM customers. Vocal has one of the industry's largest data and telephony software modem libraries, and supports all major platforms including Texas Instruments, ARM, MIPS, Legerity, Analog Devices and CEVA cores. For more information, visit www.vocal.com.

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March 30, 2005

INTOTHEBEST Study Finds College Guide Raises Writing Scores

An INTOTHEBEST Inc. study showed the INTOTHEBEST College Guide improved writing scores by as much as 12% in high school students.

Plainedge, NY (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 30, 2005 -- An INTOTHEBEST Inc. study showed the INTOTHEBEST College Guide improved writing scores by as much as 12% in high school students.

Students found the writing advice helpful in addition to high school English classes and SAT preparation courses. One-hundred-thirty-three students participated in the study.

Students with the highest scores showed a 12% increase in overall writing score, while average students increased their writing scores by 3%.

The new SAT is a rite of passage for 2.8 million students nation-wide. Students who used the INTOTHEBEST College Guide’s writing advice improved their writing scores in the five areas tested on the new SAT: content development, word selection, effective sentences, focus and organization, and grammar, usage, and mechanics.

About INTOTHEBEST
Founded in 2002 by Stephen W. Edwards and Timothy P. Van Hooser, the company provides access to educational materials that have historically only been available to wealthy families. INTOTHEBEST is the College Counseling Expert for LongIsland.com. The company can be reached at (516) 731-3677 or http://www.intothebest.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Timothy Van Hooser
INTOTHEBEST, Inc.
866-877-BEST
516-731-3677
http://www.intothebest.com

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Kingston Technology and Packard Electronics Select MUST II Plus Test System from W. M. Hague Company

Kingston Technology and Packard Electronics have each tapped the W.M. Hague Company to supply them with state-of-the-art solderability/wetting balance test systems.

Pepperell, MA (PRWEB) March 28, 2005 – Kingston Technology and Packard Electronics have each tapped the W.M. Hague Company to supply them with state-of-the-art solderability/wetting balance test systems. “Our MUST II Plus System gave the evaluation team at Kingston Technology the best results on small packages such as 0603 quad resistor packs as well as fine pitch array packages,” says Don Hague, President of W.M. Hague Company. “And the engineers at Delphi Packard were looking for an outstanding tester for their new connector and terminal product line.” MUST II Plus Test Systems are supplied complete with globules for Lead Free and Sn/Pb test of surface mount components as well as a solder bath for lead free or Sn/Pb coupon and PCB test.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, operating manufacturing facilities in China, Malaysia, Taiwan and the United States, including Kingston's back-end processing facility supporting memory packaging, test and logistics.

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology with approximately 185,000 employees and 171 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 33 technical centers in 40 countries.

The W.M. Hague Company has been supplying comprehensive electronics test and electronics manufacturing solutions since 1959. In the mid 1970's, the company began to specialize in automated test systems. These systems were generally computerized and required in-depth support for manufacturing applications. Prompt service support was needed in order to ensure that manufacturing uptime requirements would be met. As a result, application engineering support, custom programming and field service support departments were established. Adjunct services of fixture manufacturing, service testing, and spare parts warehousing were added to ensure customers of complete, prompt, and efficient support. To date the W. M. Hague Company has provided and supported more than 250 test systems at more than 100 customer sites throughout North America.

Among some of the company's milestones were:
-Sale of the first electronic interconnect test system
-Sale of the first fully automated PCB test system in N. America
-Sale of the first programmable algorithmic pattern generator for testing semiconductor memories - the Intel 1101 and 1103

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GlooLabs and Samsung SDS Partner to Launch GLOONET™ in Korea - Service to Enable Remote Access to Personal Multimedia Content

Samsung SDS has partnered with GlooLabs to bring a suite of new multimedia media services to the Korean market. Consumers will be able to enjoy their entire digital music and photo collections from any cell phone, pc or set top box with a browser using the GlooNet-powered platform.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2005 -- GlooLabs, Inc. today announced that Samsung SDS has licensed the GlooNet™ media platform. GlooLabs and Samsung SDS will work together to introduce innovative remote access services for personal digital content to the Korean market. These services, powered by GlooNet, will allow users to access their personal media (music, photos, and video) stored on a home computer or other media storage device from remote locations.

Samsung SDS is the leading IT services company in Korea, providing consulting, systems integration, IT outsourcing, and engineering outsourcing services. In collaboration with GlooLabs, Samsung SDS will develop a Korean version of the GlooNet service, demonstrating capabilities such as remote access to home music and photo collections from handheld devices such as mobile phones.

“We are very excited that Samsung SDS has chosen the GlooNet platform to enable remote access services in Korea,” said David Arfin, CEO of GlooLabs. “The combination of high broadband penetration and the proliferation of the digital lifestyle devices makes Korea an ideal market for GlooNet.”

The partnership between Samsung SDS and GlooLabs will enable rapid deployment of GlooNet powered service by Samsung and their partners. The initial services will highlight the ability to access photos stored on a home computer or set-top box from a mobile phone or a remote PC.

“The capabilities of the GlooNet platform make it an ideal solution for Samsung SDS,“ said Ted Kim, Chief Business Development Manager, Embedded Systems, at Samsung SDS. “GlooNet touches a variety of initiatives within Samsung Group and the fact that we were able to deploy a Samsung SDS branded site in a matter of days, is a testament to the robust and flexible platform that GlooLabs has developed.”

About GlooNet
GlooNet is a multimedia service that allows consumers to access their personal media (music, photos, video, and other files that reside on home computer) remotely. GlooLabs licenses its GlooNet technology to wireless carriers, broadband providers, handset manufacturers software companies and system integrators who desire to provide their customers with mobile access to personal media.

About GlooLabs
GlooLabs, Inc. has developed a multimedia platform for digital convergence technologies that enables companies to build innovative, next-generation consumer electronics devices for use in the home, office, and remote locations. The company licenses its GLOO™ technology to broadband providers, consumer electronics vendors, computer manufacturers, and network device manufacturers who develop products for the digital entertainment world. GlooLabs is a privately held company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Investors include Innovent, an entrepreneurial innovation unit in Nokia (NYSE: NOK). For more information, visit www.gloolabs.com or contact e-mail protected from spam bots.

About Samsung SDS
Samsung SDS is the leading IT services company in Korea that provides thought leadership based integrated IT services ranging from system integration to engineering outsourcing. With annual revenues of more than US$1.7 billion and employees of more than 7000 in 48 countries, Samsung SDS is poised to achieve its vision of becoming one of top 10 global IT services companies in the world by year 2010. For more information, visit http://www.sds.samsung.com.

Copyright © 2005. GlooNet is a trademark of GlooLabs, Inc. All other brand or product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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Duquesa Marketing, Inc. Hired to Launch Patented Satellite Dish Accessory Products

Duquesa Marketing, Inc. is a marketing and small business funding consultant consortium. The Company works extensively with small companies, entrepreneurs and inventors to create product development, sales channels, funding and licensing opportunities. Roof Top Patriot has developed two patent pending accessory items for use on millions of satellite receiver dishes seen on rooftops all over the world.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) March 30, 2005 -- Duquesa Marketing Inc. has been appointed by Roof Top Patriot, Columbus, OH, to handle all aspects of it’s proprietary Satellite Dish Television accessory products development, production, marketing and license efforts.

Duquesa Marketing, Inc. is a marketing and small business funding consultant consortium. The Company works extensively with small companies, entrepreneurs and inventors to create product development, sales channels, funding and licensing opportunities. The ability to provide a comprehensive resource center minimizes risk, accelerates sales timelines and greatly reduces launch expenses for clients.

Roof Top Patriot has developed two patent pending accessory items for millions of satellite receiver dishes seen on rooftops all over the world. Before the introduction of Roof Top Patriot’s decorative and functional products, these receivers were a necessary eyesore. Roof Top Patriot will offer the first ever opportunity to personalize, decorate and improve reception for users of satellite television services.

“We have a high standard we require for new products and clients to meet”, said Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing, Inc. “These satellite receiver products have no, zero competition, offer tremendous up-sell opportunities and continuing income streams for licensors. Roof Top Patriot will be on millions of receivers in coming months”. Affinity logo’s, team and NASCAR licenses are being negotiated.

The Roof Top Patriot items were tested in central Ohio with great success. Duquesa Marketing, Inc. is currently negotiating United States and international licenses for exclusive rights.

Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-442-5834
e-mail protected from spam bots

Duquesa Marketing, Inc.
112 Wessex Place
Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
www.duquesamarketing.com

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March 29, 2005

Pride Communication Services, #1 Reseller of Krusell Leather Cell Phone Cases, to Begin Selling Identity-Theft Conscious Horizontic Plus Cell Phone Case in April

To Better Accommodate the Needs of Today’s Identity Theft Conscious Cell Phone Users, Pride Communication Services (PCS), a Subsidiary Franchise of KaseIT and the Largest Reseller of KRUSELL Leather Cases, Announced Today that it Would Begin Selling the Horizontic Plus Cell Phone Case, KRUSELL’s Newest Offering, In its Online Store in April.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2005 – Pride Communication Services (PCS), the world’s largest Krusell reseller announced that in an effort to better accommodate the needs of today’s telephony users concerned with both identity theft and style, they would be introducing the Horizontic Plus, an innovatively designed horizontal cellular phone case with extra pockets for SIM and memory cards in their online store in April.

Just when you thought cell phones couldn’t get any more accessorized, Krusell has introduced its newest and most innovative product to date. The Horizontic Plus, a hand-crafted leather case which features an unusual but practical horizontal design, also has built in safety features for today’s GSM users. With rising concerns about identity theft in today’s hi-tech world, the case although appealing in design, also caters to anxious consumers concerned that by losing their much valued SIM and memory cards, they also risk losing the private and personal information stored on those cards to people with ulterior and ingenuous motives.

According to Anthony Croucier, President and CEO of KaseIT Inc, “The Horizontic Plus was designed to be unique and trendy but still keeps in mind the fact that users often have multiple SIM cards which store a large portion if not all of their private information; losing these cards essentially means that they would be risking the exposure of large amounts of their valuable, personal information to complete strangers.” That’s why the Horizontic Plus features four specially designed holders for convenient storage of cell phone SIM and memory cards. Additionally, the Horizontic Plus features a new belt-loop design for ease of attachment to the user’s belt without having to remove the belt, keeping the case and the cell phone securely in tact even when on the run.

PCS has made it easy for users to get their hands on the latest in Krusell products through the convenience of their online store. The Horizontic Plus along with the hundreds of other Krusell products offered can all be accessed through their easy to navigate online store and customer service number.

To find out more about the safety features offered by the Horizontic Plus and other Krusell products, log onto www.PCS-ltd.com, or call (888) PRIDE-08 to receive a free clip of choice with any preorder of the Horizontic Plus.

About PCS
PCS which opened its online store, www.PCS-ltd.com, in 1996 to make it easier for people to find quality hand-crafted leather Krusell cases by featuring the largest Krusell inventory assortment in the world and having an easy to navigate online store with clear, detailed product descriptions, is the world’s largest reseller of Krusell products and a subsidiary franchise of the KaseIT franchise store network, KaseIT which is the North American Distribution arm for Krusell International. PCS features the complete line of Krusell products from cellular phone cases to PDA, iPod, camera, Gameboy, and Laptop cases. All KRUSELL products feature Multidapt, one of the most flexible suspension systems in the world allowing users to choose from an array of clips, swivels and sub-accessories to fit their every need.

To read this article on the PCS website, click here.

PCS Contact:
Pride Communication Services
(888) PRIDE-08 * (888) 774-3308
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Mydeo Brings Streaming Technology Home

A new online service provides the missing link for home moviemakers and small businesses. Mydeo makes it easy and cheap to share your videos over the Internet with family, friends and customers.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -- British entrepreneurs are launching a new service aimed at taking video streaming technology into the mainstream.

“Mydeo provides the missing link for home moviemakers and small businesses” says co-founder Cary Marsh who set up the company following a grant for technical innovation from the Department for Trade and Industry’s Small Business Service (SBS) programme that looks to encourage innovation in England. “So many homes have broadband access, digital cameras and experience in sharing photos that video is a natural step. People spend hundreds of pounds on digital video cameras, then the footage stays on tapes on shelves - people should be showing the footage off! Streaming technology is by far the best way to do this but until now there has been no service available that makes proper streaming technology accessible and affordable for home moviemakers”

While the business to business streaming market was burgeoning, with Investor Relations webcasting emerging as the killer app, the words ‘consumer’ and ‘streaming’ in the same sentence would have analysts and investors running a mile.

Mydeo believes that in 2005, with the accelerating uptake of broadband, the time is now right and there is a space for this technology in the hearts of the consumer but, crucially, as the content owner and publisher rather than as the pay-per view customer.

Traditionally, buying streaming media hosting has been a painstaking process. For the SME it might mean calling up salespeople at networks and negotiating quotas of storage and bandwidth. This would normally be coupled with an obligation to sign up for many months service in order to get the right price. For the home moviemaker the options were limited – try to find a biz-to-biz service selling packages at affordable prices, or try an ‘online album’ service where you can upload your videos along with your pictures and invite your viewers to visit the album site to see your footage with no guarantee of quality.

“Mydeo however, is about giving the user the ability to do the entire process online and then the freedom to do what they want with the links to their movie files.” Commented Marsh. Mydeo users can upload and pay online then simply generate a link to their file to do with as they wish. This allows users the freedom to put links to files on their own websites or in emails etc. The site also offers tools for those new to streaming; such as creation of a customised HTML emails, and automatic generation of code for embedding files in web pages.

Mydeo uses the Speedera content delivery network (CDN) for global storage and delivery together with Speedera’s secure streaming product to guarantee security for Mydeo users’ content. This means that the humble home video maker can enjoy the quality and reliability of a world-leading delivery network, which they would never have been able to purchase as an individual.

The Mydeo payment model is also simple, and unique in that there is no reference to megabytes or gigabytes of storage or delivery. Mydeo users pay to upload their movies based on the length of the clip and the number of viewers they expect. For example, Mydeo’s basic package, ideal for friends and family, is £3 per minute of video and the file can be viewed up to 200 times. As Cary points out “If you sent a one minute video taken on your mobile phone to a friend’s mobile it would cost you almost £3 to deliver to just one person!“.

Businesses too can benefit from the easy-to-use service, where rates work out still well below the usual cost of hosting contracts. For example Mydeo’s high package offers up to 10,000 views for £75 per minute of video – ideal for viral marketing campaigns and online advertising.

“Our goal when creating the Mydeo website was to design and build for the consumer, that means using navigation and design styles that consumers are familiar with from using their favourite sites” Says co-founder Iain Millar, who’s background has been in delivering award winning websites for blue-chip companies. “This does not mean the site is not suitable for the SME – it just means it’s simple and intuitive for everyone to use. We built the site to take the user from start to finish online. Users can therefore upload their material, make a secure payment, generate their own code and links, and view their statistics online - content can go from your camera to the other side of the world in minutes.”

“The response to the service and the feedback has been great so far.” Says Marsh “Based on this feedback we are already looking at introducing new packages later this year including packages for additional formats such as Quicktime as well as higher resolution packages for streaming rushes or other content that requires higher definition viewing”

About Mydeo
Mydeo was founded in 2004 by Cary Marsh and Iain Millar. In April 2004 Mydeo won the Research & Development grant for Technical Innovation from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service, which aims to encourage innovation in England. Mydeo provides streaming video hosting for home and small business users. The site provides simple online tools that help users upload, pay for, and distribute videos to friends, family, customers and prospects, as well as live statistics to track how popular videos have been.

For further information or press queries please do contact Cary Marsh on +447913292130 or via email e-mail protected from spam bots.

For other information on Mydeo or the services available please refer to http://www.mydeo.com

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Free iPodlounge 2005 Buyers’ Guide Debuts Online

iPodlounge (www.ipodlounge.com), the world's top independent iPod information resource, is pleased to announce immediate global distribution of 2005’s first buyers' guide to iPods and iPod accessories. The 102-page iPodlounge Buyers' Guide 2005 (Spring/Summer) is now available for free download by all of iPodlounge's over 2 million readers.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2005 -- iPodlounge (www.ipodlounge.com), the world's top independent iPod information resource, is pleased to announce immediate global distribution of 2005’s first buyers' guide to iPods and iPod accessories. The 102-page iPodlounge Buyers' Guide 2005 (Spring/Summer) is now available for free download by all of iPodlounge's over 2 million readers.

iPodlounge – the world’s leading independent resource of iPod information – has released for free download its updated 2005 compendium of iPod and iPod accessory reviews. The iPodlounge Buyers’ Guide 2005 is an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) magazine version of the popular iPodlounge website, www.ipodlounge.com, the acclaimed iPod user community named one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites in 2004. You can download the Guide at www.ipodlounge.com/buyersguide/.

“Last year’s holiday Buyers’ Guide was heralded as the best iPod resource available anywhere,” said Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief of iPodlounge.com and the Guide. “and we’ve outdone it for our Spring/Summer issue. In one fast download, readers get a complete guide to all things iPod: concise summaries of the over 300 iPod reviews we’ve authored since the 2001 release of the iPod, plus exclusive first looks at new accessories such as the first iPod FM radio tuner and improved LCD-based FM transmitters.”

iPodlounge’s web site reaches over 2 million readers per month, all of whom will have immediate free access to the Buyers’ Guide 2005 through two distribution channels: direct download and peer-to-peer file sharing networks. Like the iPodlounge web site, the Buyers’ Guide is advertiser-supported. “Our free Guide reaches more actual and prospective iPod owners than any other iPod-related publication,” said Dennis Lloyd, Publisher of iPodlounge.com and the iPodlounge Buyers’ Guide 2005. “Considerably over 300,000 people downloaded the last Guide directly from us, and since we use the free PDF format, no purchase or proprietary software is necessary to get our complete magazine immediately after publication.”

iPodlounge has covered the iPod since its quiet release in 2001. “The growth of iPodlounge has been staggering,” said Lloyd, reflecting on the site’s repeated doubling of its membership every six months. We’re the only major publication that has reported on the iPod platform since before it was a phenomenon and kept up with the introduction of every new iPod and accessory. That’s why iPodlounge today remains Google’s number one-ranked independent iPod site.”

The 102-page Buyers’ Guide includes a wide-ranging collection of iPod news, previews, reviews, and features. Among the Guide’s highlights are:
The Beginners’ Guide to iPod: If you’ve been thinking of buying an iPod, or trying to convince a friend to join the revolution, this is the place to start. Across 15 pages, we tackle every question a new iPod user might have, then introduce you to the worlds of iPod accessories and the people who love them: members of the iPodlounge community.

Sneak Peeks: An unparalleled 12-page look at the future of the iPod, with pages devoted to new car connection accessories, Bluetooth and other wireless accessories, gadgets such as an iPod video player and FM radio tuner, cool new cases, and much, much more.

Music!: A six-page guide to maximizing your iPod listening experience, with looks inside free music download sites, paid competitors to Apple’s iTunes Music Store, and photos from some of the world's most famous iPod parties.

Reviews: Over 40 pages of easy-to-read, well-organized reviews of every current iPod and iPod accessory you can imagine, including a full report card for the over 300 accessories we have reviewed.

And breathtaking photos from iPodlounge’s world-renowned photo galleries, including iPods Around the World, which have been reprinted with permission in domestic and international publications including The Guardian (U.K.), Vogue Italy, and Japan’s Print Club.

The iPodlounge Buyers’ Guide 2005 is available now for download at http://www.ipodlounge.com/buyersguide/.

About iPodlounge
iPodlounge is the world’s leading independent resource of iPod information, and is not affiliated with or owned by Apple Computer, Inc. or any other manufacturer of iPod accessories. With offices in Southern California and contributors from around the world, iPodlounge has been spotlighted by the Associated Press, CNBC, the Guardian (UK), iCreate magazine, Italian Vogue magazine, the Los Angeles Times, National Post (Canada), the New York Times, Reuters, SlashDot, Stuff (UK), TechTV, The Age (Australia), The Sun (UK), Time Magazine, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Wired.com, amongst many others.

Contact:
Business inquiries only:
Dennis Lloyd
Publisher, iPodlounge
949-651-9113
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Editorial inquiries only:
Jeremy Horwitz
Editor-in-Chief, iPodlounge
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March 28, 2005

CompAmerica Opens its PC-Giants.com Portal, Offering Over 250,000 PC & Consumer Products at Exception Discounts, for Those Wanting Lowest Prices and Top Puality Products

In conjunction with famed CNET.com, CompAmerica has opened a new electronic discount b2b, b2c computer and consumer electronics store, PC-Giants.com. The new portal is said to be designed to make it far easier for shoppers in corporate America and consumers to find computer products at low prices, backed by exceptional service offerings.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2005 -- CompAmerica's new PC Giants store (http://www.pc-giants.com also known as "PCG" for short) does many things it says are unavailable from giant retailers and b2b companies like Best Buy, Tiger Direct and CompUSA.

Janice Drescher, a company marketing spokesperson, met with industry trade publications on Monday to demonstrate some of those features.

MS. Drescher Reviews http://pc-giants.com

"In opening pc-giants.com, CompAmerica has built a very unique enterprise whose prices for PC hardware and software, LCD TVs, Cameras, Accessories, Add-ins, and Memory are lower than virtually all of the other major retailers and e-tailers. We're selling First Run PC Products, that means: instead of left-over or out of date products as found in most stores, pc-giants.com provides products that are literally right off the shipping dock of the original manufacturer(s)."

"pc-giants.com has over 1000 brand names from which to choose: from IBM to Microsoft to Red Hat to HP to Cisco to CompAmerica to Xerox to Zoom to 3Com to Intel. pc-giants.com has tens of thousands of products that you can add-in to your favorite Dell, Micron, Toshiba or about any other brand PC, Laptop or Server. pc-giants.com has a Memory Configuration Tool (top left on every page) that allows you to select any product, and price and size memory panels for that product almost instantly. All you do is let your fingers do the talking."

"pc-giants.com was designed in such a way as to make it very easy to find what you want. It has well over a quarter million different products in the store. And finding these products is as easy as Google."

"One simply presses search after entering a product by brand name or manufacturer or by the brand name manufacturer whose PC product you want to add it to, or by model, or by type, or you can search by Category. Then, once you are in the general area you want (it will tell you how many choices), one simply drills down using pull down choices which we pre-fill in for you so you know what the choices are related to your original search. You can save whatever you find in favorites lists, and compare products two or more at a time. And for each product, we also provide a link that we fill with related products. So if you find a printer, you can also link to it's toners, cables and paper trays, without getting lost."

"Every product has a general summary, a detailed product specification, and color pictures. And, we offer you best pricing and live availability so you always know if we have it in stock, or how long it will take before we do."

"Opening an account is trivial, simply provide us basic information and you're in! From then on you get your own PC-Giants Desktop to use."

"And we provide a shopping cart that is so easy it phenomenal. We keep records of your purchases, price quote requests and RFPs, any warranties or extended warranties, and all your shipping traffic. You can find out when it will get to you, and how to get it fixed if it ever breaks, and look at your expenditures on a daily, weekly or month at a time basis."

"And, on most products, we also provide Extended Warranties that are so inexpensive, it's really quite amazing!"

"Industry analysts have believed for a long time, that a practical approach to companies, government and individuals buying systems, components, communications devices and consumer electronics across the web, when done properly, is the least expensive and most reliable means to determine what product to buy."

"But today," added Drescher, "too many companies are simply liquidating excess and left over inventory, or undesirable models at reduced prices. That leads to shortened lifespan, and mediocre component performance. We have created a portal where you can obtain literally any product there is right from a short supply line that leads back to the manufacturer directly. You needn't worry that the product isn't original, each one is. And unlike our competitors, we stand behind the products with unlimited 24x7 Tech Support by phone and web, onsite installation service around the globe, return and repair assistance, and exceptional site design."

General Information
http://pc-giants.com is an original CompAmerica electronic computer store designed to facilitate provisioning of companies and individuals with the latest computer and consumer technologies. The company indicated it would be continuing to expand it's store with additional brands, such as it's recent addition of HP and COMPAQ Direct products, and products from hundreds of other companies.

CompAmerica.com is a computer manufacturer and contract services provider, who also offers an enormous repertoire of products through pc-giants.com so that it's customers can buy better products for less, and get support for them, said a company spokesperson.

"We do not have faith in most retailers and in most of our competitors, since they simply do not provide technical support the way we do, and since they do not go onsite to install and service systems and components the way we do. We provide anything from remedial service to high level consulting with our products. We believe everyone should. There's been a steady brain drain in the computer industry and it reflects in the clumsy way most businesses are forced to buy and use computer technology: their IT guys are at a singular disadvantage," said company president Dr. Jack A. Shulman.

He added: "We intend to change all that by raising the standard to nothing less than fully supportive consultative service, 24x7 tech support and onsite installation, service and remediation. It's the only way we can help Corporate America and individuals use technology the way it was meant to. And then, computers will truly serve business, government and the individual, rather than hanging around their necks like a 'wounded albatross'."

"We also support long term replenishment agreements, which include supplying software, networking and hardware for an entire business, installing and maintaining and upgrading it, and replacing it with next generation editions, right through the pc-giants.com store. We can keep an entire enterprise in tip top shape, no matter who their vendor is, even if it is a vendor whose products are not listed," added company vice president John R. Davis, "We know our customers can no longer afford to keep excessively large staffs around to maintain systems, and don't want to have to distract their own efforts trying to keep pace with Microsoft, IBM, or any other major brand. That's our job, and we believe we do it better than any other company in the world."

CompAmerica.com is located in Cranford, NJ and supplies products from 36+ warehousing locations around the USA and Canada. The company also manufactures PCs in New York State and California, Laptops in California and New Jersey and Server products in Indiana and California, in addition to distributing other brands through pc-giants.com.

The company can be reached at 888-275-2771, or on the web at http://compamerica.com. CompAmerica's own award winning product line is backed by a 5 year standard limited warranty, and optional extended warranty on mobil products up to 4 years in duration covering parts and labor. It also offers extended warranties up to 3 years on most of the products it sells through pc-giants.com, and offers facilities insurance programs to provide for catastrophic loss, bonding and surety.

pc-giants.com is a trademark and service mark of CompAmerica.

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Brand New Universal Remote Control Turns Off Virtually any Television - Anywhere

A Brand New "Universal Remote Control that can turn off Virtually any Television in the world" is now available online from http://hopkinsgifts.tripod.com/news.htm .

(PRWEB) March 28, 2005 -- A Brand New "Universal Remote Control that can turn off Virtually any Television in the world". This New Super Remote is now available to television viewers. One no longer have to suffer in hotel waiting rooms, airports, bus terminals etc.

Think of all the waiting done in emergency rooms where and having to endure mindless soaps, the bars and Pubs have been silenced into submission by a cocktail of football or MTV – depending on which end is where the TV is. This is the gizmo most have wished for that would quell the cacophony then their wish have been granted.

A gadget cunningly disguised as a car alarm remote clandestinely switches off television sets by the simple press of a button now exists (from http://hopkinsgifts.tripod.com/news.htm . Getting your hands on one of these and going for a pint could yet again become the social event that it was forty years ago – before the art of conversation was overcome by wide-eyed silence punctuated by disjointed applause and laughter.

The gadget with a moral dimension has a name with a biblical ring, and like the parting of the Red Sea it will silence the attention sapping scourge in any public area. When activated, the universal remote control with a mission will spend about a minute flashing out 209 different codes to turn off televisions, attacking the most popular brands first. There is an American-Asian model and a US, Asian & European one, using different codes.

This Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control offers Safe. Effective. Fun. Hangs on your keychain.

Directions from http://hopkinsgifts.tripod.com/news.htm for using your Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control:

Point it at a TV set Press the button (no need to hold the button down).

Keep pointing it at the TV until the TV turns off which may take up to 69 seconds).

Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control is very much like any other tv remote control. It is harmless to televisions. It is harmless to humans and other animals (in fact, it is quite beneficial, since it turns televisions off). Get more info about this from : http://hopkinsgifts.tripod.com/news.htm.

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March 25, 2005

New 7500 Watt 7” Power Converter Now Available

Schaefer, Inc. has introduced the C5300 Series of 7500 watt, 7” high, standard 19” rack DC/DC and AC/DC converters.

Ashland, MA (PRWEB) March 25, 2005 -- Schaefer, Inc. has introduced the C5300 Series of 7500 watt, 7” high, standard 19” rack DC/DC and AC/DC converters.

The C5300 Series is available in 5 DC input ranges from: 80-800V DC as well as 3Æ AC input ranges from160-530V, plus units can be supplied with an external PFC module offering additional input ranges. Single outputs are available in 8 ranges from 24 – 400V DC. All outputs are adjustable and fully regulated to 0.2% or better (load) and 0.1% (line).

All variations in the C5300 series have remote sensing, over-voltage protection and current limiting on the output. Efficiencies run up to 95% depending on model and load. Operating temperature is -20 °C to +75 °C with optional operation down to -40 °C.

The units are packaged in a 7”(h) x 19”(w) x 24”(d) module for low-profile space savings and incorporate standard studs for input and output connections. Front to back cooling allows for stacking directly on top of each other for parallel operation in high power applications. Supply can be configured to operate in other orientations (such as floor mounting with a 19” height) if specified when ordering. Options include decoupling diodes for parallel operation, “ruggedization”, inhibit, Power fail/DC-ok with relays, system reset and active current sharing. Check with the factory for a list of other available options.

Some common applications include locomotive controls, communications and charging equipment, military vehicles, telecommunication systems, process control systems, and power stations for direct load sourcing in addition to battery charging.

Mechanical and electrical modifications to standard modules are readily available upon request. In addition, Schaefer can design and manufacture fully custom solutions. Series pricing from $5690 ea. at 100 pieces. Significant OEM quantity discounts are available. Delivery is 8-10 Weeks ARO.

For further information, please contact Sue Gillogly at Schaefer, Inc., 200 Butterfield Drive, Ashland, MA 01721. Tel: 508/881-7330 Fax: 508/231-0861

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Whole House Audio Made Easy

Can the average person install a whole house audio system without experience? The only whole house audio system on the market that provides a simple solution is A-Bus.

(PRWEB) March 25, 2005 -- AutoMateMyHome.com offers “A-Bus” a simple do it your self-whole house audio system Kit at wholesale price.

Homeowners across the country are taking the “I can do it” approach to home electronics, including Self-education in structural wiring for their new homes. Whole house audio plays a big role in the structural wiring industry, the cost can be astronomical and the installation requires nothing short of a college degree. The most cost effective and simplest system to install is called “A-Bus”; you don’t need to be an audiophile to achieve success. A recent client quoted “ I bought the A-Bus whole house audio system kit for four rooms with quality in-ceiling speakers for under $950.00.Installation was so simple my 16 year old daughter could do it” The retail price for the A-Bus kit is $1,578.00, AutoMateMyHome.com proudly offers this product at wholesale cost to the public.

The simplicity of this system is amazing as well as the customer service and free 24 hour technical support provided by www.automatemyhome.com. The A-Bus kit is manufacturer and shipped directly from the manufacture Channel Vision Technologyä located in southern California.AutoMatMyHome.com backs the A-Bus products with a 2-year warranty. The seasoned Pro or the average homeowner will find the best rates on home electronics at AutoMateMyHome.com.

A-Bus has been recognized by Readers Digest ä “The Handy Man Magazine” and will produce the article the fourth quarter of 2005.

AutoMateMyHome.com is owned and operated by professional installers that not only sell the product; they know how the products work inside and out.

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March 24, 2005

New Excelsior JET 3.7 Focuses on J2SE 5.0 and Parallelism

Excelsior JET 3.7 enables software developers to improve performance and hinder decompilation of their Java applications by converting them into optimized native executables running directly on hardware. This release focuses on J2SE 5.0 API support, parallel execution on multi-CPU systems and code performance improvements.

Novosibirsk, Russia (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Excelsior, LLC, a Russian vendor of software development tools, has announced today the general availability of the latest edition of its flagship product, Excelsior JET 3.7. Designed to improve performance and hinder reverse engineering of Java applications through ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation, Excelsior JET now supports the latest version 5.0 of the J2SE API, and its new runtime library is optimized for execution on parallel hardware.

About Ahead-Of-Time Java Compilation
Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation, the distinctive core feature of Excelsior JET, enables developers to maximize performance of their Java applications by transforming them into conventional binary executables that run directly on hardware. At the same time, Excelsior JET fully supports Java dynamic class loading facilities through provision of a redistributable Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler, so it is a complete Java Virtual Machine implementation.

A nice side effect of AOT compilation is the application's improved resistance to reverse engineering, achieved without the performance penalties inherent to Java bytecode obfuscation.

New in Excelsior JET 3.7
Based on customer feedback, support for J2SE 5.0 API enhancements is the most anticipated feature in Excelsior JET 3.7. Excelsior engineers have also made numerous achievements in application performance over the previous version, particularly in string handling and data processing involving 64-bit operations, such as encryption.

Excelsior JET 3.7, Professional Edition introduces a new runtime library that is optimized for parallel execution. It enables concurrent memory-intensive applications, such as Java servers, to fully utilize the computing power of today's multiprocessor systems and the upcoming dual-core chips.

"Historically, we have been positioning Excelsior JET as a solution for acceleration and protection of desktop applications and low-end Java servers," said Dmitry Leskov, Excelsior's Director of Marketing. "But our customers have discovered that it may be used, with much success, to improve the throughput of their large-scale enterprise Java applications, and demanded better support for high-performing multiprocessor hardware."

The new Excelsior JET runtime library is available in three flavors tuned for different application types and hardware configurations:
- The Desktop Runtime is optimized for use in applications typically running on conventional desktop and notebook computers, such as rich clients.
- The Workstation Runtime is best suited for technical client applications such as visualization and engineering design, which often run on high-end workstations.
- The Server Runtime enables highly concurrent server-side applications to make the most of multi-CPU servers.

The runtime library found in the previous versions of Excelsior JET is also available under the name of Classic Runtime.

Visit http://www.excelsior-usa.com/jetlatest.html for the full list of new features and changes in Excelsior JET 3.7.

Excelsior JET 3.7 System Requirements and Interoperability
The minimum hardware requirements for Excelsior JET 3.7 are Pentium III 800MHz CPU, 256MB of RAM, and 200MB of disk space, with to 650MB extra required temporarily during setup. 512MB of RAM is recommended for compiling J2SE 5.0 projects. Graphical tools need display resolution of 1024x768x256colors, otherwise command-line tools may be used.

Excelsior JET 3.7 for Windows runs on Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 98. Excelsior JET 3.7 for Linux requirements are 2.4 level kernel, glibc 2.2.5, and either LinuxThreads 0.9 or NPTL 0.29, or higher versions. Excelsior JET 3.7 interoperates with Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition, versions up to and including 1.5.0_02.

For details, see http://www.excelsior-usa.com/jetsysreq.html

Availability and Pricing
Excelsior JET 3.7 is available today. To download a free evaluation copy, please visit: http://www.excelsior-usa.com/jetdleval.html

Excelsior JET is priced per developer seat, and can be purchased directly from the Excelsior Web Store at: http://www.excelsior-usa.com/store/ and through authorized resellers. List prices range from $150 for Excelsior JET, Standard Edition with no service contract to $3,375 for a bundle that includes both Windows and Linux version of Excelsior JET, Professional Edition plus one year of Premium Support and Maintenance services. Users of previous versions qualify for substantial upgrade discounts.

An introductory offer is in effect until April 15, 2004. For details, please visit: http://www.excelsior-usa.com/store/specials.html

Runtime license fees apply to production use and redistribution of applications that include Excelsior JET Workstation Runtime or Excelsior JET Server runtime.

The Workstation Runtime is priced at $10,000 per named application with unlimited copies. The Server Runtime is priced at $1,000 per server. Volume discounts are applicable.

About Excelsior
Excelsior, LLC provides advanced software development solutions - optimizing compilers, source to source translators, program debug, analysis and reengineering tools, and related services since 1999. Privately held, Excelsior, LLC, has its headquarters in Novosibirsk, Russia, and is on the Web at www.excelsior-usa.com.

Contact Information:
Dmitry Leskov
Excelsior, LLC
Tel: +7 (3832) 138 649 (6AM-6PM GMT)
Fax: +1 (509) 271 5205
http://www.excelsior-usa.com

Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java and all Java-based logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other products, services and companies are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Fully functional review copy available on request.

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Kozio Announces Support for AMCC's New High-Speed, Low-Cost 440GR PowerPC Processor for Networking Applications

Kozio, Inc., a leading developer of embedded systems software, today announced its support of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation’s (AMCC) [NASDAQ:AMCC] new 440GR PowerPC® processor for networking applications. Kozio develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Kozio, Inc., a leading developer of embedded systems software, today announced its support of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation’s (AMCC) [NASDAQ:AMCC] new 440GR PowerPC® processor for networking applications. Kozio develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems.

"We’re pleased that Kozio’s kDiagnostics solutions will be available for our 440GR customers, “said Charlie Ashton, director of PowerPC software at AMCC. “We’re confident that by using kDiagnostics to verify their embedded system designs, our customers will be able to reduce their internal costs and accelerate their time-to-market."

"We're pleased to build on an existing successful relationship with AMCC by providing support for their newest PowerPC processor," notes Kozio President, Joseph Skazinski. "We're dedicated to helping product development teams using the 440GR, 440EP and all other AMCC PowerPC processors, turn their prototypes into products faster than ever."

Based on the PowerPC 440 superscalar core, AMCC's 440GR is targeted at networking and storage control plane applications. The low-power, low-cost PowerPC 440GR offers increased processor speed, memory performance and integrated dual fast Ethernets. Ideal for line card, system control and multi-radio devices, the PowerPC 440GR operates at a clock frequency of up to 667 MHz.

For developers of AMCC 440GR and 440EP-based products and a wide range of other processor families from leading manufacturers, Kozio provides a completely integrated diagnostics solution – including drivers for peripherals, as well as turnkey test suites for Ethernet, I2C, USB, HSS and other features provided through the core processor architecture. Kozio also leverages its extensive hardware expertise to provide professional services supporting boot loader and OS integration to custom platforms.

Kozio delivers a complete diagnostics and functional test solution for hardware board bring-up, manufacturing test and production-ready power-on self-test through its products: kDiagnostics for system-level diagnostics of embedded designs; kMfgTest for automated embedded manufacturing and functional test; and kPOST for off-the-shelf Power-On Self-Test (POST). All products are delivered as pre-built binaries fully ported to custom hardware. For more information on Kozio products and free evaluation kits, visit www.kozio.com. For more information on AMCC’s PowerPC 440GR please visit www.amcc.com.

About AMCC
AMCC provides the essential building blocks for the processing, moving and storing of information worldwide. The company blends systems and software expertise with high-performance, high-bandwidth silicon integration to deliver silicon, hardware and software solutions for global wide area networks (WAN), embedded applications such as PowerPC and programmable SOC architectures, storage area networks (SAN), and high-growth storage markets such as Serial ATA (SATA) RAID. AMCC's corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California. Sales and engineering offices are located throughout the world. For further information regarding AMCC, please visit at http://www.amcc.com.

About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio, Inc. develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems used in products such as ADSL gateways, wireless access points, network routers, voice solutions, security and test equipment, and aerospace systems. Kozio's products provide comprehensive test solutions, including diagnostics for board bring-up, automated manufacturing test, and built-in self-test software for manufactured products. Kozio's customers design, develop and manufacture boards used in computer-based electronic systems for the aerospace, networking, defense, test and wireless industries. Kozio products ease many embedded systems development challenges, from design through manufacturing and support, saving customers time and money. Kozio also provides custom software services leveraging its extensive knowledge of numerous semiconductor technologies. The company is privately held and based in Longmont, Colorado, and counts ADI Engineering, Intel and IBM among its major customers and partners. For more information, visit www.kozio.com.

kDiagnostics, kMfgTest, kPOST and Flash-N-Run are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. AMCC is a registered trademark of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. PowerPC is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Contact: Joseph Skazinski, Kozio, Inc., (303) 776-1356, e-mail protected from spam bots, or Brad Shannon, Shannon Marketing Communications, (970) 461-4906, e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control Turns Off Virtually any Television - Anywhere

A Brand New "Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control that can turn off Virtually any Television in the world" is now available online from Los Angeles internet company.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- A Brand New "Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control that can turn off Virtually any Television in the world". This New Super Remote is now available to television viewers. One no longer have to suffer in hotel waiting rooms, airports, bus terminals etc.

Think of all the waiting done in emergency rooms where and having to endure mindless soaps, the bars and Pubs have been silenced into submission by a cocktail of football or MTV – depending on which end is where the TV is. This is the gizmo most have wished for that would quell the cacophony then their wish have been granted.

A gadget cunningly disguised as a car alarm remote clandestinely switches off television sets by the simple press of a button now exists. Getting your hands on one of these and going for a pint could yet again become the social event that it was forty years ago – before the art of conversation was overcome by wide-eyed silence punctuated by disjointed applause and laughter.

The gadget with a moral dimension has a name with a biblical ring, and like the parting of the Red Sea it will silence the attention sapping scourge in any public area. When activated, the universal remote control with a mission will spend about a minute flashing out 209 different codes to turn off televisions, attacking the most popular brands first. There is an American-Asian model and a US, Asian & European one, using different codes.

This Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control offers Safe. Effective. Fun. Hangs on your keychain.

Directions for using your Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control:

Point it at a TV set Press the button (no need to hold the button down).

Keep pointing it at the TV until the TV turns off which may take up to 69 seconds).

Super Universal US, Asian & European Remote Control is very much like any other tv remote control. It is harmless to televisions. It is harmless to humans and other animals (in fact, it is quite beneficial, since it turns televisions off).

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Ambient Devices Launches Wireless DataCasting Kit

Ambient and Microsoft lead the trend to display glanceable information.

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Ambient Devices today announced the launch of the DataCasting Kit, radically simplifying the ability for consumer products companies to embed Internet information in their products. The DataCasting Kit, about the size of a matchbox, may be embedded into virtually any product enabling it to receive wireless signals from the nationwide Ambient Information Network.

Innovative companies, including home appliance manufacturers, furniture makers or even apparel designers will use the wireless Internet DataCasting Kit to launch products that display various types of online information, such as weather forecasts, stock trends, traffic congestion or health information.

“Ambient’s differentiators include coverage and costs,” said Alan A. Reiter, president of Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing consulting. “The Ambient Information Network represents one of the largest, if not the largest, datacasting networks in the United States. The large number of transmitters in Ambient’s mature wireless network typically provides better coverage and in-building penetration than an FM subcarrier network like Microsoft MSN Direct.”

David Rose, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Ambient Devices, says, “The DataCasting Kit is a quantum leap forward for manufacturers to quickly and affordably embed Internet information in a new product, be it a clock radio, MP3 player, refrigerator, car, or clothing. Over the course of 2005 and 2006, dozens of companies will be using the DataCasting Kit to prototype and launch new products.”

Distinguished Engineer Dick Berry, IBM User Engineering, said glanceable technology offers an intriguing way to integrate information into the user's physical environment. “Initial setup and ongoing configuration will have to be extremely simple — as easy as setting the time on a clock. It will be interesting to watch the adoption rate of these devices over the coming months.”

A beta version of the DataCasting Kit was used by a large white goods manufacturer to rapidly prototype an Internet connected kitchen appliance. “Within three days the product was receiving and displaying data from the Ambient Information Network.” says Ben Resner, Co-Founder and VP of Technology at Ambient.

The Ambient DataCasting Kit is now available. Please go to www.ambientdevices.com for more information.

Datacasting: A backgrounder

What is Datacasting?
Today, many consumer electronics manufacturers and major retailers want to deliver products which seamlessly use data from the Internet to offer enhanced functionality and services. The big question is: How will clock radios, watches, refrigerators and mobile devices receive Internet data?

The answer is datacasting. Think of it like a radio signal for many of the devices in your life. The data is already there, your devices just tune in.

Who are the major players in the datacasting space?
There are two companies today that are the most active in providing datacasting products and services: Ambient Devices and Microsoft Corporation through MSN Direct.

Ambient Devices, founded in 2001 as a spin-out from MIT’s renowned Media Lab, has pioneered the market for ‘glanceable’ devices – products which convey important information at-a-glance. Ambient Devices enables the physical environment to become an interface to digital information. Ambient has created a platform for developing these applications, as well as producing their own line of ambient products.

In May 2002, the company launched the best-selling Ambient Orb, named in the NY Times Magazines "Year in Ideas." Today the Ambient Orb, and Ambient Devices’ four other products are available in over 50 retailers including Neiman Marcus, the Museum of Modern Art, Amazon and Brookstone stores. This past holiday season, Radioshack Corp. debuted the Ambient powered Wireless Weather Forecaster, a $99 weather station that displays 5-day weather forecasts directly from Accuweather.com.

All Ambient products are bundled with wireless service for no monthly charge. Additional personalized channels are available for a small monthly fee.

Microsoft’s first product to use Datacasting was the SPOT smart wristwatch, announced in January 2003 and launched with licensing partners Fossil and Suunto in January 2004.. These watches deliver Internet data feeds similar to those offered by Ambient Devices – all on your wrist. The Smart Watch requires a service fee of approximately $10 per month.

Ambient and Microsoft are both pioneering what the research community calls “ubiquitous computing.” Ubiquitous computing is the global trend towards a lifestyle where the machine to machine delivery of important information is seamless and easily available -- requiring no keyboard, mouse, or computer screen. Instead, Internet data will be available to at-a-glance, from dozens of simple, everyday devices.

What infrastructure is used for Datacasting?
Both Ambient and Microsoft see a vast market for embedding Internet information in everyday objects, including wrist-watches, lamps, cars and clothing. Yet the technologies used by each company differ in important ways. The most important difference is the mechanism for sending data around the country.

Ambient leverages satellites and a frequency-aligned network of over 2000 pager transmitters redundantly broadcasting a wealth of data from the Internet. Each device on the Ambient network can receive signal from more than one tower, reducing dead spots and allowing the network to cover over 90% of the US population.

While standard paging technology carries some transmission costs, the company has overcome this issue through a proprietary micro-packetization algorithm (patent pending) which eliminates monthly service fees for broadcast data.

Microsoft uses FM radio subcarriers, which can listen to a single FM radio station antennae at a time. While Ambient’s datacasting network can listen to multiple towers overlapping to improve wireless coverage, the MSN Direct network must rely on existing FM radio station antennas in non-overlapping capacity. FM stations aren’t able to construct additional transmitters for the sole purpose of improving their data broadcasting coverage.

About Ambient Devices
Ambient Devices is radically changing how people receive information in their daily lives. Ambient extends the reach of digital information to a new category of wireless products using light, meters, and motion to communicate at a glance. Using technologies developed at the MIT Media Lab combined with principles of cognitive psychology, everyday products tune into a nationwide wireless network to keep you in touch with the information that matters to you most. For more information, visit www.ambientdevices.com

For more information, contact:
Ambient Devices, Inc.
David Rose
e-mail protected from spam bots
+1-617-758-4129

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WEEE Directive – Is Your Business Prepared?

A new free service has been launched to help businesses co-ordinate both the disposal and acquisition of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) across the UK.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Under the EU's WEEE Directive, from August 2005, all UK businesses will be required, by law, to re-use and recycle 100% of their end-of-life electrical equipment. Failure to comply with this legislation will result in a fine or even imprisonment.

“The first problem businesses will encounter when trying to comply with the legislation is to find a WEEE recycler that matches all of their individual requirements. This could take days of searching for, and contacting recyclers for quotes. Our new and unique systems allow businesses to reduce search time to minutes rather than days.” – Lee Sykes - Director of Operations

The WEEE Recycling Directory is a unique website that contains two main areas. The first is the directory of WEEE recyclers across the UK and the second is the WEEE Tenders & Collections section.

The WEEE Recycling Directory ensures that users can quickly search for a recycler in their area by specifying the type of equipment, such as IT Equipment, Fluorescent tubes etc. and the location from which it is to be collected. Other specialist criteria can also be stipulated, for instance, to donate the equipment to charity or the requirement to wipe hard disks to military standards.

Visit http://www.weeedirectory.com for the latest information regarding how to comply with the WEEE Directive and to search for a WEEE recycler in your area.

Notes to Editor:
1. The WEEE Recycling Directory aims to provide a central resource and service for WEEE. To benefit both businesses and recyclers and to provide an environment where the recycling business can grow.
The WEEE Recycling Directory website is maintained by LJS Media, an independent organisation that creates website services. This enables LJS Media to offer the WEEE Recycling Directory service with no bias to any recyclers or businesses, enabling a business searching for a service to obtain the most competitive quote possible.
2. All of the services on the website are free of charge. The website is paid for through advertising.

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Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, Adds Sony IP Network Cameras to Product Offerings.

Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, a leading low-voltage designer and distributor adds the Sony line of IP network cameras. SDI offers expertise and offerings in CCTV, fire alarms, access control, home systems and intrusion alarms.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, partners with Sony on their new line of IP based network cameras and recording solutions. SDI offers integrated technology solutions to the low-voltage industry, and Sony has long been a leader in the CCTV market.

The CCTV market segment continues to grow at a 20% plus annual rate, according to most industry analysts. The growing prevalence of networks offers large benefits for viewing, controlling and storing CCTV in lieu of the traditional methods. There are also new players in the market since many contractors who already do voice and data work see that they can offer a new and desired IP service to their customers.

Sony's new color cameras are IP based with built-in web servers; are stand-alone devices or use Real Shot Manager system integration software; can use standard web browser to monitor and control images; and offer up to 30 fps for clear and smooth images.

A variety of cameras are offered, from high-speed pan/tilt/zoom with 25X optical zoom and 300X digital zoom, to traditional body and fixed color dome cameras. Options are available for unrivaled multi-camera monitoring and recording for up to 32 cameras with dynamic control and viewing options. Or, Real Shot Manager software is available "un-bundled" for custom built systems.

"Network or IP CCTV solutions are clearly going to be a major source of growth in our industry due to the numerous benefits," says Chris Weldon, VP Systems Sales at Systems Distributors Inc. "We are pleased with our close association with Sony and have already secured several large sales together."

Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI) offers a wide variety of vendors and product offerings, including Pelco, GE Security, Panasonic, Sony, JVC, Firelite, Silent Knight, Systems Sensor, DSC, IEI, Keyscan, Kantech, Securitron, Napco, Altronix, Aiphone, Samsung, Music & Sound, Legend Audio, Greyfox, and Code Blue, among many others.

For more information contact:
Jeff Hyndman
800-425-4148
www.sdilink.com

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Sullins Electronics Launches Newly Redesigned Web Site - Site Now Features the Latest Technology, Enhanced Functionality and Additional Content

Sullins Electronics, Corp., a world leader in the design and manufacture of connectors and interconnect systems, announced today the launch of a new Web site (www.SullinsElectronics.com) to better represent the growth and profile of the Company.

San Marcos, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Sullins Electronics, Corp., a world leader in the design and manufacture of connectors and interconnect systems, announced today the launch of a new Web site (www.SullinsElectronics.com) to better represent the growth and profile of the Company. In addition to its new look, the site expands the scope of information on Sullins and its extensive connector offering. The Web site moreover employs state-of-the-industry technology specifically to provide customized, fast, accurate, up-to-date data retrieval.

The site notably includes a section dedicated exclusively to components for high-temperature applications. Within this section, users will find a custom design utility which allows them to virtually create a deliverable part number. Downloadable engineering notes, product drawings, and Sullins’ full line catalog are readily accessible, along with comprehensive data pertaining to their wide array of lead-free, and RoHS-compliant products. The site further boasts a robust part number search and inventory check function, an order assistance section, and a distributor and sales representative locator. Company contact information, together with recent press releases are easily viewed.

By incorporating the new content and technology, Sullins has made their Web site more valuable and intuitive to navigate for anyone who specifies, purchases, and uses edgecards, headers, CompactPCI(TM) connectors, and bilevel connectors for heavy-duty applications.

About Sullins Electronics:
Headquartered in San Marcos, CA, Sullins Electronics, Corp. (www.SullinsElectronics.com) has been a world leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-quality edgecards and headers since 1971. The Company provides the industry’s widest selection of UL/CUL approved edgecards, and additionally offers product development services together with engineering support. Sullins’ edgecards, headers, bilevel and CompactPCI(TM) connectors are widely specified for use in mission-critical applications by a broad spectrum of leading industrial, commercial, military and consumer products manufacturers. Sullins’ connectors and interconnect systems are offered through a global network of sales representatives and distributors.

Sullins Electronics, Corp.
801 E. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
888/774-3100; Fax: 760/744-6081
www.SullinsElectronics.com

Contact: Soussan Sullins, e-mail protected from spam bots

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Pro-AV Veteran Joins Forces with New England’s Home Entertainment Expo

Former Univisions-Crimson Group CEO, Helène Andersen, Signs on with Booming Home Entertainment and Residential Technologies Leader as Director of Business Development

Sudbury, MA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Home Entertainment Expo, New England’s top home entertainment and residential technologies design-and-build center, today announced the appointment of former Univisions-Crimson Group CEO, Helène Andersen, to the position of Director of Business Development. Andersen, a 30-year veteran of the audio-visual systems integration market who has worked with a “who’s who” of clients and audio-visual equipment manufacturers, will manage, cultivate and expand Home Entertainment Expo’s (HEE) booming client base of home owners, builders, architects and other design/build professionals in the New England area.

“Home entertainment has transitioned from a hobby into a lifestyle,” explained Andersen. “Home Entertainment Expo is at the forefront of this transition by making the latest home entertainment and technology products available to the public in a real-world, non-intimidating environment.”

Centrally located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, HEE’s facility is a one-of-a-kind showroom that provides a place to see, hear and touch the world’s finest audio, video and home automation equipment, in a realistic home environment. The showroom presents over ten unique home settings teeming with solutions that include whole house audio, media rooms, home theaters, sound treatments, furnishings, lighting, and home automation and networking products.

“Ms. Andersen is a natural fit for Home Entertainment Expo and its client base,” commented HEE co-founder and vice president, David Gormley. “Her role and substantial industry experience is a key component in building relationships and partnerships with architects, designers and builders, and in further expanding business into the high-end homes market.”

“HEE’s team really understands the dynamics of today’s tech-savvy home environment and has the finest technical credentials in the industry,” added Andersen. “Their commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions, backed by a solid knowledge base, is evident from the first moment you set foot into their showroom.”

Home Entertainment Expo is open to the public Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Home Entertainment Expo, or to arrange for a private function in one of the luxurious theater rooms, contact Helène Andersen at (978) 579-0003 or visit www.HomeEntertainmentExpo.com for an up-to-date list of scheduled events. High resolution images are available at www.HomeEntertainmentExpo.com.

About Home Entertainment Expo
Home Entertainment Expo is an award-winning home entertainment and residential technologies design/build center. A division of ADTECH Systems www.adtech-sys.com, New England’s leading commercial A/V systems integration company for over 16 years, Home Entertainment Expo provides complete home entertainment and technology solutions to home owners, architects and design/build professionals. Presented in a real-world home environment, these solutions include custom and pre-configured home theaters, whole house audio (including outdoor systems), lighting control systems, drapery and shade control systems, structured wiring, home networking, home automation, and design and installation services. Home Entertainment Expo’s headquarters and showroom are centrally located in Sudbury, Massachusetts. For more information about Home Entertainment Expo, please call 978-579-0003 or visit www.HomeEntertainmentExpo.com.

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March 22, 2005

Electric Pocket Updates Ringo, Ringtone Manager for Treo Smartphones, and Announces New "Vocal" Caller ID

Electric Pocket's Ringo application, the best selling ringtone manager for palmOne's Treo-brand smartphones, has been updated with new features that allow users to more quickly identify incoming callers and customize their user experience with high-resolution icons that leverage the vibrant screens of Treo 650 smartphones.

Wye Valley, UK (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) March 22, 2005 -- Electric Pocket’s Ringo application, the best selling ringtone manager for palmOne's Treo-brand smartphones, has been updated with new features that allow users to more quickly identify incoming callers and customize their user experience with high-resolution icons that leverage the vibrant screens of Treo 650 smartphones. Further, the company announces EPSpeak, an add-on to Ringo that identifies incoming callers with a voice that verbally announces the caller’s name.

Since its inception, Ringo has enabled users to associate a picture or assign a ringtone to a caller or group of callers within the smartphone's Address Book. In response to requests from Ringo users, the newest version of Ringo allows users to add pictures for all incoming callers (regardless of whether or not the caller is listed in the Address Book).

Another new feature of Ringo permits its "Friends" function to use multiple phone numbers for each contact. Since most contacts in an Address Book have multiple phone numbers (work, home and mobile), this new feature makes it quicker to assign ringtones and pictures to a caller by not having to repeat the process for each phone number.

For those who want to be the "coolest" Treo user on the block, Electric Pocket’s new vocal caller ID is an essential Ringo add-on. For only US$9.95, Ringo users can identify incoming calls with a voice announcing the name of the caller, coupled with a personalized ringtone and on-screen graphic. Ringo’s voice feature gives Treo users the opportunity to be among the first to have such a vocal ID feature, regardless of the type of mobile phone being used.

"Ringo was the first Treo ringtone manager to associate pictures with callers, the first to enable users to assign favorite MP3 tunes to friends and family, and now the first to verbally identify callers by name," said Iain Barclay, Electric Pocket’s Chief Product Officer. "We enjoy being first out of the block with new smartphone products because that means our customers can be first to 'wow' their friends with features they won’t find anywhere else."

About Ringo
Ringo enables Treo smartphone users to establish customized ringtones or MP3 tunes and assign photographs to specific callers or caller groups. When the Treo user receives a new call, the incoming caller can be identified both by a customized ringtone and a picture or other icon. Ringtones can be installed from an SD card, purchased and downloaded "over the air" via a link to a dedicated online ringtone store, or composed with Ringo’s innovative Ringtone Mixer. Ringo is available from Electric Pocket’s web site at http://electricpocket.com for US$29.95.

About Electric Pocket Limited
Electric Pocket is a privately held company offering leading-edge mobile and wireless computing solutions and services from its base in Wye Valley, UK. The company’s product portfolio includes a rich set of wireless messaging solutions, mobile commerce and configuration toolkits. Electric Pocket’s consulting group has provided solutions to global companies such as Ericsson, PalmOne and Vodafone. For more information, visit www.electricpocket.com

PalmSource, Palm Powered and Palm OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of PalmSource, Inc. or its affiliate in the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

Media Relations Contact:
Kevin Doel
TalonPR, Inc.
785-273-9660

Company Contact:
Electric Pocket, Ltd.
Iain Barclay
+44-1-291-628599

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TechRestore Inc. Launches Exclusive 24-Hour iPod Hard Drive Upgrade Program

TechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have launched a new iPod hard drive upgrade program for owners of the worlds most popular audio player.

Concord, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- TechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have launched a new iPod hard drive upgrade program for owners of the worlds most popular audio player.

The new service provides a fast and hassle-free method for iPod owners worldwide to increase their music and storage capacity in full-sized iPod models.

"iPod hard drive upgrades are frequent requests of clients that use our iPodRestore repair service," said Shannon Jean, Founder and President of TechRestore. "With our new and exclusive hard drive upgrade program, iPod owners can enjoy more music and store more data without having to purchase a replacement unit."

The TechRestore 24-Hour iPod Upgrade service is a complete, door-to-door overnight service for customers in the continental U.S. The upgrade is available for our international customers, via our Self-Restore service. Once an upgrade is scheduled, a RestoreBox is sent via overnight courier to the customers home, office or school where their iPod is picked up and brought back overnight to TechRestore. Within 24-hours of receipt, the upgrade is completed and the iPod is sent back to the customer’s location via overnight courier.

The flat-rate iPod hard drive upgrade service starts at just $119 and includes all overnight shipping charges, parts and installation. The upgrade is performed in an anti-static and dust-free environment by a TechRestore Certified Technician.

"We're very excited to bring this new upgrade service to our customers and iPod owners throughout the world," said Jean, "the program extends the life of existing iPods and offers another unique solution that TechRestore has become known for."

About TechRestore
Created out of a passion for the products we sell and service, the TechRestore team has been selling and repairing mobile products since 1994. Founded in 2004, TechRestore brings together an unmatched repair and product expertise team to provide sales and support for portable electronics devices such as PowerBook and iBook computers, iPod audio players and more. After more than a decade of providing solutions for our customers, we’ve still kept our sense of wonder about how fortunate we are to work with these fantastic products and people each day. TechRestore customers can rest assured that while their products may fail them, TechRestore never will.

Contact Information
Shannon Jean
TechRestore
925-689-9488
http://techrestore.com

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Computer Donations and Recycling in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The toxic time bomb of obsolete computers is being tackled by a new program. Electronic Recycling Association (E.R.A.), a non-profit organization. Convenient depot locations have opened throughout Edmonton to collect old computers for donation and recycling.

(PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- Managing director Bojan Paduh, a young entrepreneur from Calgary said: "E-waste is the fastest-growing type of waste thrown out by corporations as the IT industry updates products faster and faster. A new PC is now obsolete in two years and millions of them end up on landfill waste sites each year."

Every computer contains about four pounds of lead and small quantities of deadly cadmium and mercury. Other hazardous materials used in computers include hexavalent chromium, PVC plastic. All of these contribute to the poisonous cocktail of heavy metals found on landfills.

E.R.A is launching a program associated major computer and electronics retailers in Edmonton. Locations such as The Brick, WestWorld Computers, BCOM, Acrodex, and many more will be participating in ERA’s depot program. Organizations and individuals can now conveniently drop off their old computers at any of the participating locations, for donation or recycling.
For a complete list of participating locations, please visit the ERA website at www.era.ca

The ERA has many depots around the city that are accepting items, and is also offering a pickup and disposal service to any company. For the next few months, all collections of computer equipment will be done at no charge to companies wishing to donate their old computers.

E.R.A has various solutions for disposing of old PCs. Recent PC's can be given to people who cannot afford new ones, such as elderly and poor, job training tools to the unemployed, or sold to developing countries. If PC's are too old to be reused, Electronic Recycling Association will pass them onto companies specializing in dismantling them and recovering many materials including small amounts of precious gold, silver and copper.

E.R.A's priority is to reuse as many PCs as possible. Mr Paduh explained: "Reuse means the hazardous materials are not being let loose to do their worst and less new raw materials need to be extracted from the earth to make the next generation of computers and other electronic goods.

For info:
Electronic Recycling Association of Alberta
Edmonton – Computer and Electronics Depot
11404 143 Street
(780) 455-2088
www.era.ca

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March 21, 2005

Recycle for Breast Cancer Now Helps Individuals and Businesses Recycle Laptops and Digital Cameras

Recycle for Breast Cancer adds two more products to its recycling line of e-waste. In addition to cell phones, PDAs and printer cartridges, RFBC is now accepting laptops and digital cameras.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2005 -- RFBC announces a no-cost recycling program for your laptop computer or digital camera. Just go online at www.recycleforbreastcancer.org to request a free prepaid shipping label.

Program Manager, Larry Behrens, says “This program is an opportunity for anyone to support a great cause and help protect the environment at the same time. It has two great benefits - we are raising money to fight breast cancer while providing a much needed recycling service to the community. The best part of the program is that anyone can participate without incurring any cost!”

RFBC has developed an online e-waste collection program that allows individuals as well as businesses to participate by donating cell phones, PDAs and printer cartridges. Free prepaid shipping labels or boxes are provided.

The program has been very successful because what we are asking for most people consider being trash. In today’s economic environment collecting financial contributions is very difficult.

Using www.recycleforbreastcancer.org you can request shipping materials, collection bins and other marketing materials to make your collection efforts a success!

About RFBC
Since 2002 RFBC has been collecting e-waste. All profits are donated to help support the fight against breast cancer. For more information about the Recycle for Breast Cancer program go to www.recycleforbreastcancer.org

Contact Information
Program Manger
Recycle for Breast Cancer
Phone (925)735-7203
Website www.RecycleForBreastCancer.org

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March 20, 2005

MEMtronics Receives Missile Defense Agency Contract for Tunable Filter Devel

MEMtronics Corporation today announced it has received a research contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) entitled “MEMS Tunable Transmit Filters for MKV Applications.”

(PRWEB) March 20, 2005 -- This contract is for the first phase of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project sponsored by the Department of Defense. This program’s focus is on developing innovative microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices and circuits which uniquely support the requirements for tunable filters in transmit applications.

This six month contract will provide advances in the design of MEMS switches and circuits necessary for constructing MEMS-based tunable filters for use in military transmitter applications. Currently, most MEMS switches are designed for power levels on the order of one or two watts. Improvements in the mechanical and electrical design of these switches will improve the current and voltage handling capability such that tens of watts can be effectively handled. The target application for these switches is agile, electronically-tuned filters.

Teamed with MEMtronics on this project is Engineering Tecknowledgey Applications (ETA), a Fairfax, VA-based engineering consulting firm. ETA will support development of software-defined radio architectures which meet upcoming MDA needs. ETA and MEMtronics will collaborate to flowing down radio requirements and developing circuits which provide new levels of performance. These radio and filter architectures will be used to help prevent co-site interference of multiple transmitters in close proximity. These developments have a broad range of applicability, especially on unmanned air vehicles, where multiple transmitters and receivers are operating simultaneously.

About MEMtronics Corporation
MEMtronics is a privately-held corporation formed in 2001 and located in the Dallas, TX metroplex. Its focus is the commercialization and application of microtechnology to radio frequency (RF) systems. Target applications include both military and commercial communications, imaging, and radar systems in the microwave and millimeter-wave frequency ranges.

About Engineering Tecknowledgey Applications, LLC
Engineering Tecknowledgey Applications is a Washington, D.C. area technical and business professional services firm established in 1997 to provide high quality engineering, scientific, and business consulting and contracting services to commercial, corporate, and government customers. ETA provides a wide range of professional services including Commercial and Defense Applications, Systems Engineering Design and Analysis, Hardware/Component/ASIC Development, Advanced Technology R&D and Applications.

Contact Information For more information, contact:
David Bettler, VP Operations
469-682-5665
or visit www.memtronics.com

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March 19, 2005

Elpac Launches New Line of Medical Power Supplies - 28 New Open Frame and External Models Available

Elpac Electronics, Inc., a worldwide leader in accelerating the d