QLD: Brisbane to assist northern dengue battle

AAP General News (Australia)
02-18-2009
QLD: Brisbane to assist northern dengue battle

Brisbane City Council is sending environmental health experts to North Queensland to
help battle the region's dengue fever outbreak.

North Queensland is recording about 50 new cases of the mosquito-borne disease each week.

Cairns has logged 372 cases of dengue fever so far .. Townsville 62 .. and Port Douglas one.

The council officers will help with household audits .. education and mosquito control.

AAP RTV stg/srp/jmt

KEYWORD: DENGUE (BRISBANE)

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Vasco Sets Date to Release Q2 2011 Results

Wireless News
07-11-2011
Vasco Sets Date to Release Q2 2011 Results
Type: News

Vasco Data Security International Inc. announced that it will release its Q2 2011 results on July 26.

On July 26, at 10.00 am EDT/16.00 CET, Vasco will hold a conference call, which will be streamed on the Vasco website at Vasco.com.
The dial-in telephone numbers for the conference call will be announced shortly.

T. Kendall Hunt, Chairman and CEO, Jan Valcke, President and COO and Cliff Bown, Executive Vice President and CFO of Vasco, will be available on July 26 to answer analyst, investor and media questions.

Vasco is a supplier of authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet security applications and transactions.

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Main stories in Wednesday's 1200 ABC news

AAP General News (Australia)
12-07-2011
Main stories in Wednesday's 1200 ABC news

SYDNEY, Dec 7 AAP - Main stories in Wednesday's 1200 ABC news:

- Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the big four banks can expect an angry backlash
from customers if they don't pass on the RBA's latest interest rate cut.

- The Bank of Queensland's chief executive says institutions that use higher funding
costs as an excuse for not cutting rates are not telling the whole story.

- The latest GDP figures show the Australian economy is growing at a faster pace than expected.

- An inmate at Sydney's Silverwater jail is set to face court today after allegedly
terrorising a family from behind bars.

- A child care worker accused of sexually assaulting children in his care has failed
in his bid to have his name suppressed in court.

- SPORT: Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has suffered setback in his recovery from
injury and is likely to miss the entire Test series against India this summer.

AAP ra/tr

KEYWORD: MONITOR 1200 ABC SYDNEY

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--Vasco acquires Dutch Alfa & Ariss

Internet Business News
04-04-2011
--Vasco acquires Dutch Alfa & Ariss

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

4 April 2011 - Internet security company Vasco (NASDAQ:VDSI) said today it acquired Dutch Alfa & Ariss for EUR1m (USD1.4m) in cash.
According to Vasco, the acquisition was financed from its existing cash balances and is expected to have a slightly dilutive impact on earnings in fiscal 2011.

Alfa & Ariss specialises in open identity and access management.

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The main stories on 2200 2UE news

AAP General News (Australia)
12-12-2010
The main stories on 2200 2UE news

SYDNEY, Dec 12 AAP - Main stories in 2200 2UE news:

- Credit unions and building societies will be able to rebadge themselves as banks
under sweeping reforms announced by the federal government today.



- Authorities dealing with the flood crisis in NSW are turning their attention to the
central western part of the state.



- The RTA insists its speed cameras are saving lives despite not being in accident
hot spots in Sydney.



- A man in Victoria has been killed and another saved in a dramatic rescue when a boat
upturned in Port Phillip Bay.



- A father gunned down in front of his family on the Gold Coast remains in an induced coma.



- Kosovo is holding its first parliamentary elections since declaring independence; BBC report.



- BRIEFS: WikiLeaks; Swedish attack.



- SPORT: Golf .. Cricket .. NBL.

AAP RTV jen/

KEYWORD: MONITOR 2200 2UE

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FED:Type 1 diabetes rates may be stabilising

AAP General News (Australia)
08-05-2010
FED:Type 1 diabetes rates may be stabilising

Eds: Embargoed until 0100 AEST Thursday, August 5



By Julian Drape

CANBERRA, Aug 5 AAP - The incidence of Type 1 diabetes in children could be stabilising,
according to a new report into the disease.

New cases increased at an average rate of six per cent a year between 2000 and 2004,
but the second half of the decade showed no significant change.

"These figures suggest the incidence of Type 1 diabetes in children is stable at present,"

said Anne-Marie Waters, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

"(However) while the results of the report are promising it is clear that there is
still much scope for improvement.

"Two Australian children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each day."

Australia remains in the top 10 developed countries in the world with the highest rates
of the disease.

In total, there were more than 8000 new cases of Type 1 diabetes in children aged under
14 between 2000 and 2008.

Doctors don't know exactly what causes diabetes but say its rapid spread in recent
decades suggests environmental rather than genetic factors are at play.

Associate Professor Maria Craig, a pediatrician who specialises in diabetes at the
University of NSW, warns against reading too much into the AIHW's latest figures.

She says the apparent stabilisation could be due to natural variation.

"It would be wonderful if what we're seeing is a tailing off but only time will really
tell that," Assoc Prof Craig told AAP.

While it might be too early to confirm a plateauing, the latest figures do at least
indicate there hasn't been a spike in Type 1 cases.

"It is quite promising that we're not seeing an exponential trend that was reported
in Finland two years ago," Assoc Prof Craig said.

"They reported an ongoing upward trend over 40 years and then a more recent exponential
rise. It's very reassuring that we're not seeing that here (in Australia)."

Research suggests viruses, vitamin D deficiency and obesity are the most likely environmental
culprits for the growing incidence of Type 1 diabetes in recent decades.

An increasing obsession with hygiene means children's immune systems aren't as challenged
in their early years as they used to be.

A lack of vitamin D could also play a role, with children exposed to less sun by sun
smart parents.

There's also some evidence to suggest obesity in early childhood could stress insulin
producing cells, contributing to diabetes development.

Assoc Prof Craig says the possible stabilisation of new cases could be linked to changes
in environmental factors.

Vitamin D deficiency and increasing obesity can be ruled out though. They are influential
early in life so any change wouldn't have flowed through to diabetes rates yet.

"So it then comes to down to viruses," Assoc Prof Craig said.

"There could be an association with a decreasing prevalence of viruses that are known
to trigger diabetes."

AAP jcd/jel/apm

KEYWORD: DIABETES (EMBARGOED)

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Onstream Media Readies 4Q Financial Results

Wireless News
12-24-2009
Onstream Media Readies 4Q Financial Results
Type: News

Onstream Media, an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications, announced that its management will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 30, to discuss its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended September 30.

The company anticipates releasing financial results and filing its Form 10-K after the close of trading on the previous day, Tuesday, December 29. During this conference call, Randy Selman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Onstream Media, and Robert Tomlinson, the company's CFO, will discuss the company's financial results as well as provide an outlook for fiscal 2010. Management discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session.
Interested parties may listen to the presentation live online at visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=64834 or by calling 1-888-645-4404 or 1-201-604-0169. It is recommended to dial in approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. An audio rebroadcast of the conference call will be archived for one year online at visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=64834.

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NSW: Cannabis plant found at Villawood detention centre

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2009
NSW: Cannabis plant found at Villawood detention centre

A one-metre tall cannabis plant's been discovered in a disused recreation room at Sydney's
Villawood detention centre .. sparking an investigation by New South Wales police.

AAP RTV ab/evt/rt

KEYWORD: PLANT (SYDNEY)

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Qld: Dentist fills LNP leadership cavity

AAP General News (Australia)
04-03-2009
Qld: Dentist fills LNP leadership cavity

By Paul Osborne

BRISBANE, April 3 AAP - Queensland politics has become a battle between a dentist and
a social worker.

Newly elected Liberal National Party (LNP) leader John-Paul Langbroek and Premier Anna
Bligh are both experienced in helping people in painful situations.

Now Mr Langbroek, a Gold Coast-based dentist, has the opportunity to prove he has what
it takes to extract Labor from office.

The LNP's 33 MPs met on Thursday for the first time since the state election and narrowly
elected Mr Langbroek as leader, ahead of rival Tim Nicholls.

Three-time losing leader Lawrence Springborg, who stood down on election night, was
chosen as deputy leader in a move aimed at shoring up the regional vote.

With the election of Mr Langbroek, who has been in parliament for five years, the LNP
is banking on voters in crucial southeast Queensland seats warming to an MP from the booming
region.

The 48-year-old Gold Coast father of three faces a number of challenges.

The LNP is still a new enterprise, created from the merger of the Nationals and Liberal
parties only nine months ago through the sheer determination against the odds of Mr Springborg.

While Queensland voters have regained some confidence in the unity of the conservatives
- delivering the biggest anti-government swing in 14 years - the amalgamation alone was
not enough to convince them to throw out Labor.

Selling the LNP brand will be a key task for the new leader.

Another task will be to rid the conservatives of the old National Party legacies.

For many voters - thousands of whom have come from interstate and have no experience
of the National party in government or opposition - the Nationals are still equated with
the tainted era of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen exposed during the Fitzgerald inquiry.

With the elevation of a former Liberal MP to the LNP leadership, the evolution of the
conservatives in Queensland is well underway.

Another challenge for Mr Langbroek will be raising his personal profile.

Even Mr Springborg, who contested three elections as leader, had a relatively low recognition
factor - understandable in a state ruled by Peter Beattie for much of the past decade.

However, working in the LNP's favour will be several factors.

It is almost inevitable the electoral cycle will turn against a government in power
for more than a dozen years.

Declining economic circumstances are going to put the government under pressure, creating
disenchantment over job losses and extra demand for more services.

And the premier's decision to appoint eight new ministers raises the perils that come
with putting inexperienced heads in charge of complex government departments.

However, as the just completed election showed, Labor is a formidable machine.

The premier - a former social worker and bureaucrat - has got off to a strong start,
while the LNP has flailed about post-election without a leader.

In two weeks, she has put together a cabinet without a hitch, signed off on lobbying
reforms and laws to crack down on outlaw bikies and delivered on an AFL stadium for the
Gold Coast.

Health, which was a key issue in the election, was also put squarely on the agenda
with new minister Paul Lucas launching a two-month listening tour.

Finding ways to improve the state's 150-plus hospitals and make more than 60,000 staff
more effective will be crucial to Labor's strategy to retain government at the next poll.

Now elected in her own right, Ms Bligh is determined to set her own agenda post-Beattie.

As the new parliament - expected to include 52 Labor, 33 LNP and four independent MPs
- opens on April 21 all eyes will be on the two leaders.

The LNP will be bracing for strong results from Mr Langbroek, while Labor's welfare
will rest with Ms Bligh.

AAP pjo/wf/cdh

KEYWORD: NEWSCOPE QLD (AAP NEWSFEATURE)

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FED: Fairfax workers to return to work tomorrow

AAP General News (Australia)
08-31-2008
FED: Fairfax workers to return to work tomorrow

MELBOURNE, Aug 31 AAP - Striking Fairfax Media journalists in Victoria and NSW will
return to work tomorrow after an agreement was reached to end the standoff between staff
and management.

At union meetings held in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Wollongong and Canberra today,
journalists resolved to return to work tomorrow morning, as agreed last week.

Staff and management have been locked in an industrial dispute since last week, over
pay negotiations and job cuts.

Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) spokesman Mike Dobbie said union members
today heard details of revisions to the company's enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA).

"They have all resolved, as they did back on Thursday, to return to work tomorrow commencing
at first shift Monday morning," he said.

"We await to see the formal offer for an EBA."

Mr Dobbie said the company had withdrawn threats to lock out members and to sue the
union and individuals for damages arising from the strike action.

Fairfax Media chief executive David Kirk did not deny the threats had been made.

"It is true to say we reserved all our rights legally and, while no final decisions
have been taken, we would clearly have acted in what we thought were in the best interests
of the mastheads and of the business as the situation evolved."

He said an in-principle agreement had been reached with union members at today's meetings
after minor adjustments were made to the EBA.

"All four of those meetings have voted overwhelming to accept the proposed EBA and
that will need to be formalised by a full vote of members during the week.

"Pending that, everyone will be back to work tomorrow morning and it will be business as usual."

AAP md/srp/cdh

KEYWORD: FAIRFAX RETURN

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2100 2UE Headlines

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2008
2100 2UE Headlines

- Questions being raised over NAB Anzac Day rate rise

- Armed police raid Zimbabwe office

- China to talk to Dalai Lama

- Toongabbie pub brawl

- Rudd says values of Gallipoli will never fade

- Anzac remembrance even in Sydney

- Police investigate bound woman case

- Boys charged over shooting death of father

AAP RTV wz

KEYWORD: 2100 2UE SYDNEY

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Qld: Decorated police officer convicted of drink-driving

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2007
Qld: Decorated police officer convicted of drink-driving

BRISBANE, Dec 21 AAP - A police officer who was more than three times over the legal
alcohol limit when he crashed his car was a diligent officer who had acted out of character,
a court was told today.

Senior Constable John Hutton, 34, registered a blood alcohol level of 0.176 after crashing
his vehicle into a parked car and a fence at Shorncliffe, in Brisbane's north, in the
early hours of December 17.

The father of three was off-duty and returning home from a charity barbecue when the
accident happened, Brisbane Magistrates Court was told.

Hutton told the arresting officers he had consumed "a few beers" before he got behind
the wheel, an act he said was out of character.

Court papers show Hutton, currently completing the last phase of a detective training
course, had previously been awarded a medal for ethical and diligent service to the police
force.

Magistrate Jim Herlihy disqualified Hutton's licence for 11 months and fined him $1,100.

Hutton still faces a Queensland Police Service disciplinary hearing over the incident.

AAP dmc/lc/it/nf

KEYWORD: HUTTON

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Vic: ABC presenter tipped for Bracks seat

AAP General News (Australia)
08-15-2007
Vic: ABC presenter tipped for Bracks seat

MELBOURNE, Aug 15 AAP - ABC sports presenter Angela Pippos is considering standing
for Labor in the seat vacated by former Victorian premier Steve Bracks, the Seven Network
reported tonight.

MORE kl/pmu/jnb/mn

KEYWORD: PIPPOS

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Qld: Man charged over north Qld rape

AAP General News (Australia)
02-16-2007
Qld: Man charged over north Qld rape

BRISBANE, Feb 16 AAP - A 39-year-old man has been charged with rape two months after
a 64-year-old woman was attacked in her Queensland home.

The woman was sexually assaulted in her home at Julatten, in far north Queensland,
between 1am (AEST) and 4.30am on December 21 last year.

The man has been charged with four counts of rape, and one count each of assault with
intent to commit rape, sexual assault, deprivation of liberty, and enter premises with
intent to commit an indictable offence.

He will appear in Mareeba Magistrates Court later today.

AAP cf/pjo/jnb/bwl

KEYWORD: ASSAULT

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Fed: Ferries a soft target says security expert

AAP General News (Australia)
08-30-2006
Fed: Ferries a soft target says security expert

An American security specialist says Sydney's ferries are a soft terrorist target ..

presenting an opportunity for enormous disaster.

MALCOLM NANCE is a 20-year veteran of the US intelligence service.

He's told the Australian Security Industry Association conference .. ferries on Sydney
Harbour are vulnerable.

Mr NANCE says a simultaneous attack on several ferries could be an enormous disaster
.. and the city needs to plan for such an attack.

Australia's security chief PAUL O'SULLIVAN agrees soft targets make Australia as vulnerable
as anywhere else in the world.

The director general of ASIO says Australia has no guarantee of preventing a handful
of committed terrorists from causing mayhem.





A Sydney Ferries spokesman has confirmed CCTV cameras have been in place on every wharf
since before the 2000 Olympics .. and are soon to undergo a 5.5 million dollar upgrade.

The system's also part of the state government's .. See Something .. Say Something
.. awareness campaign.

AAP RTV pmu/hn/tm/bart

KEYWORD: TERROR AUST (SYDNEY)

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SA: Obesity levels jump in SA

AAP General News (Australia)
04-24-2006
SA: Obesity levels jump in SA

ADELAIDE, April 24 AAP - South Australians are getting fatter, with 20 per cent of
the state's adult population considered obese.

The state's health department has released the findings in its annual door-to-door
survey, which checks on the body mass index (BMI) of South Australians.

It found that the number of people with a BMI of 30 or more, to be classified as obese,
had jumped from 11.6 per cent in 1993 to 19.9 per cent last year, or more than 234,000
people.

Another 33 per cent of people were found to be overweight to some degree.

Health Minister John Hill said it was no surprise that obesity levels had increased
over the past decade.

But he said the latest survey also showed that all areas of the state had been affected,
not just Adelaide.

The increase meant that more people were at risk of serious health problems linked
to obesity including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and sleep disorders,
Mr Hill said.

"There are social, economic and environmental factors that influence obesity, but many
South Australians can also take responsibility for maintaining a healthy weight through
exercise and good eating," Mr Hill said.

"It's well known that physical activity is not only helpful in controlling weight,
but can alleviate depression, help manage stress, strengthen self-esteem and boost mental
alertness."

AAP tjd/jm/nf

KEYWORD: OBESE

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Qld: Motorcyclist killed on property

AAP General News (Australia)
12-26-2005
Qld: Motorcyclist killed on property

A 51-year-old man has been killed in a motorcycle accident in southeast Queensland.

But his death won't be counted in the national road toll because it happened on private property.





The man was reported missing on Christmas Eve after failing to return home from a motorcycle
ride on his property at Mutdapilly .. west of Brisbane.

Police says his body and his bike were found yesterday at the bottom of an embankment.

AAP RTV/sjk/ibw/wf

KEYWORD: MOTORCYCLE (BRISBANE)

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Vic: New program to halve the number of expected diabetes cases

AAP General News (Australia)
12-19-2004
Vic: New program to halve the number of expected diabetes cases

Victoria is hoping that a $2.5 million community-based pilot program will more than
halve the number of expected cases of diabetes in the state.

Health Minister BRONWYN PIKE says the program will use local health staff to conduct
risk assessments and encourage lifestyle changes in those people at high risk of type
2 diabetes and those with symptoms of diabetes.

She says the incidence of diabetes has trebled since 1981, largely due to unhealthy
eating and little physical activity.

AAP RTV ama/gfr/jmt

KEYWORD: DIABETES VIC (MELBOURNE)

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writ of delivery

writ of delivery A writ of execution to enforce a judgment for delivery of goods. It directs the sheriff to seize the goods and deliver them to the claimant or to recover their assessed value. If the writ does not offer the defendant the option of retaining the goods by paying their assessed value, it is known as a writ of specific delivery.

Macromedia and Symbian Team to Bring Macromedia Flash Player to Symbian OS.

Companies Working Together to Provide a Platform for Delivery of Rich Business

Applications and Content on Mobile Devices

LAS VEGAS, Comdex, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ --

Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) and Symbian today announced a technology partnership to bring the Macromedia Flash Player to Symbian OS. The close relationship between Macromedia and Symbian will provide a technology and marketing framework for the companies to jointly develop Macromedia Flash Player for Symbian OS mobile phones. As a part of this relationship, Macromedia has become a Symbian Technology Partner.

"Macromedia Flash offers device manufacturers and content providers the ability to deliver rich, compelling content on their device platforms," said Peter Goldie, general manager, Macromedia. "This partnership enables Symbian OS licensees to tap into more than one million Macromedia Flash developers who will be able to create content for their devices."

"Symbian OS enables handset manufacturers to combine voice communications, wireless Internet access and computing functionality for open, advanced mobile phones," said Gilles Allain, VP Account Management and Partnerships, Symbian. "This agreement enables one million Macromedia third party developers to deliver new and existing content for a radically new medium."

ABOUT SYMBIAN

Symbian supplies an operating system to the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers enabling them to create mobile phones which combine voice communications, wireless Internet access and computing functionality. Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Psion are already shipping Symbian OS based devices. Other companies developing next generation mobile devices on the Symbian OS include Kenwood, Motorola, Panasonic, Sanyo and Siemens. Symbian's website can be found at www.symbian.com/.

ABOUT MACROMEDIA

Macromedia is passionate about what the Web can be. Its award-winning products empower designers and developers to efficiently create and deliver the most engaging experiences on the Web, and enable innovative Internet business applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, Macromedia has more than 1,500 employees worldwide and is available on the Internet at http://www.macromedia.com/.

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Hughes Introduces the HN NOCXT Carrier-Grade Broadband Satellite Hub.

Optimized for medium- to large-scale satellite broadband networks;

Setting a new standard in flexibility and scalability

GERMANTOWN, Md., July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), today further reinforced its global leadership in broadband satellite solutions and services by introducing a new carrier-grade hub configuration optimized for medium- to large-scale networks. Employing a highly efficient systems architecture, the Hughes HN NOCXT sets a new standard in flexibility and scalability, with numerous features such as guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) levels for bandwidth management and industry-leading acceleration and compression technologies, making it the ideal solution for service providers and enterprises demanding the best for their customers.

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Operational on 5 continents and supporting over 1 million broadband terminal sites, the HN System is the most advanced and widely deployed satellite networking infrastructure in the marketplace, and is fully compliant with the IP over Satellite (IPoS) global standard- the world's first to be approved by TIA, ETSI and ITU. The HN NOCXT is the latest member of the HN family and the ideal choice to deliver high-speed IP services over satellite, supporting an expanding range of multi-media, video, data and voice applications.

"Hughes continues to push the envelope by further developing and optimizing the HN System. As our latest generation hub configuration, the HN NOCXT comes packed with high capacity and advanced features from a single rack, making the roll-out of large-scale satellite broadband networks very cost-effective," said Robert Feierbach, vice president of global sales and marketing, International at Hughes.

HN NOCXT Architecture

The HN NOCXT is designed as a compact and efficient single-rack package that is highly modular and scalable, enabling rapid provision of any mix of satellite broadband services from a single, comprehensive platform. The base configuration of the HN NOCXT can be readily expanded to accommodate multiple 121 Mbps forward channels and over 70 Mbps of return channel traffic, all in a single rack.

"Efficiency and flexibility in utilizing satellite bandwidth are at the core of our HN NOCXT design," said David Jupin, vice president, program management, International, at Hughes. "For example, one or more remote terminals can be selected for guaranteed in-route bandwidth, while the remaining large pool of terminals may share fair access via a truly dynamic bandwidth assignment algorithm; inactive terminals are released from all network resources, which are optimized for use by active terminals only."

The HN NOCXT is the ideal solution to provide a number of services including:

* Broadband Internet access

* Private IP networking for corporate intranets

* Public services including telephony, Internet kiosk, education & government

* High availability networking

* Multicast data delivery

* Multimedia applications including MPEG4 video

* VoIP services

Fully Compatible with HN Family of Remote Terminals

The HN NOCXT operates with the latest generation of HN broadband satellite terminals, including the powerful HN9200 and HN9400. The HN9400 is a high-performance router with throughput of up to 60 Mbps over the forward channel and with adaptive LDPC coding on the return channel; the entire HN family of satellite terminals and routers is compliant with the global IPoS (IP over Satellite) standard.

The HN NOCXT is available now. For addition information, please contact Hughes at globalsales@hughes.com.

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit www.hughes.com.

(c)2011 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

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T3LEADS' UK Payday Program Experiencing Massive Growth.

Encino, CA (PRWEB UK) 6 June 2011

T3LEADS, one of the premier Internet affiliate marketing companies, is reporting massive growth in the company's UK Payday Loan lead generation program.

The company began expanding its UK Payday vertical market in August, 2010. Since that time, the average daily lead volume has soared by approximately 2,000 percent.

"Our lenders and publishers are working extremely hard to keep pace with consumer demand for short-term loans in Britain," David Gasparian, T3LEADS' chief marketing officer, commented. "We now have several dozen high quality lenders serving our program."

T3LEADS has quickly risen to become one of the major players in the UK Payday Loan marketplace. Gasparian said he expects the UK Payday lead volume to soon reach T3LEADS' Payday lead volume in the U.S.

UK Payday lenders are singing the praises of T3LEADS. Emma Steeley from MEM Consumer Finance, Ltd., said, "Over the last few months we have seen a significant increase in business from T3LEADS. Whilst increasing volume, they have continued to provide excellent credit quality. We look forward to working with them even more closely in the future."

Gasparian noted that T3LEADS is paying up to $85 (U.S. dollars) for accepted UK Payday leads. "Our objective," Gasparian added, "is to aggressively expand the UK Payday program. We are offering very high payouts for publishers and we are strongly encouraging affiliates to work hard in order to keep pace with the demand for these loans. We want T3LEADS to be the dominant player in this market."

Ross Chapman from WageDayAdvance.co.uk commented, "T3LEADS has a strong foothold within the payday brokerage market. They are effective in their service and a pleasure to work with. We have seen the quality of leads go from strength to strength and the volume of conversions have continued to increase month by month which we appreciate greatly. Their correspondence is timely and reliable and we look to forward an ever improving future relationship with them."

Gasparian encouraged publishers and UK Payday merchants to contact T3LEADS for more information: 1-877-778-3532. Prospective affiliates may visit http://www.t3leads.com/en/affiliate-solutions-sign-up.html. Interested merchants may visit http://www.t3leads.com/en/merchant-solutions.html.

T3LEADS has been providing unparalleled performance to both affiliates and merchants since 2006. Our commitment to quality and service helps us to stand out from among our competitors. Our understanding of our advertisers' and publishers' needs makes T3LEADS the optimum source for many companies' new business leads. Some of the company's lead generation programs are generating upwards of 65,000 qualified leads per day.

Located in Encino, California, T3LEADS believes in superior performance. From the corporate culture that we've set, to the strong relationships with our many clients, T3LEADS is always striving to exceed all expectations in performance marketing, while providing the very highest level of professional service.

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"News Republic," the top-ranked personal news discovery app, hits all Smartphones and the Android tablets.

Bordeaux, France (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

News Republic, the best-rated news app on Android worldwide, is now available across all major Smartphone platforms including Blackberry, Nokia OVI, Samsung Bada. The WP7 edition will also be available soon.

News Republic has taken its "open news for the end user" approach to the Android tablets, bringing together content from various high quality sources and pairing it with its renowned TagNav(C) systemaallowing users to hop from topic-to-topic and source-to-source and read the news all from the same screen. Ultimately, the app provides a perfect world of news that lets readers view all sides of a story from a variety of sources. And now, News Republic's new fully-customized version features a slick user interface especially designed for Android Honeycomb tablets and a stunning photo gallery of top stories.

"In a world of information overload people want to receive timely and accurate information on subjects that specifically interests them. News Republic does all of that and addresses the natural need for users to have full and complete access to information on the subjects they really like, instantly," says Gilles Raymond, CEO of Mobiles Republic.

With the TagNav(C) system, readers can delve deeper into the stories that are most important to them by selecting highlighted keywords (Google, Cannes Film Festival, or even Lindsay Lohan) to pull up a slew of targeted articles related to that topic. Over time, News Republic is able to "learn" users' preferences on topics and sources, so that instead of having to dig around to find what interested him, the app can display those stories for them.

News Republic's global approach paired with local content lets users get the news pertinent to them from top sources like the Associated Press, Reuters, WENN, Tech Radar, and moreaall from a single app. Its aim is to be the premiere news app for smart and savvy readers who wish to stay informed of the breaking headlines in both international news and local news.

News Republic At-A-Glance

*     Fresh, global and local content: updates from the most respected newswires worldwide providing thousands of daily top stories in US News, International, Business, Sports, Technology, Entertainment, and more.

*     Your personalized news channel: endless customization options with your myNews channel as you pick the topics, people, or events that you want to read about.

*     Surf the news: the TagNav(C) system allows you to explore specific topics related to news stories you've read and add them to your own myNews channel.

*     News Encyclopedia: whatever the topic, you also have the option to go deeper and search and discover more. With over 120,000 topics covered, you can search and reference related articles and themes across the entire web to discover more on any topic you choose in an instant.

With its many smart features, NEWS REPUBLIC meets the current need to be able to access any information, anytime, anywhere and as instantly as possible, while remaining fun and practical:

*     Users use it twice more than any other News app available and are 80% more accurate (source: Flurry analytics).

*     They also don't hesitate to recommend it since it is currently listed as the News application with the highest rated on the international Android Market worldwide (average 4.6/5) and App Store in Europe (average 4.3/5).

Pricing and Availability

News Republic is free and available worldwide.

The iOS version is available on the iTunes App Store.

The Android version is available on the Market, as well as independent stores (GetJar, Appbrain, Androlib, etc.) in the News section.

Check us out on:

*     Internet: http://www.news-republic.com

*     Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=151006664916723

*     Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsRepublic

Photos and additional information available upon request.

About Mobiles Republic

Mobiles Republic is an innovative provider of turnkey mobile media solutions and applications for both feature phones and smartphones.

Mobiles Republic empowers content publishers, device manufacturers and mobile operators. In just a few months, the company has managed to sign strategic deals with media companies such as Lagardere / Hachette Filipacchi (Elle, Virgin Radio, Premiere, etc.), Amaury Group, Gameloft, and several news agencies including AP, AFP, Reuters and PR Newswire. In addition Mobiles Republic applications are now preloaded on Samsung Mobile, LG and Sony Ericsson handsets in several regions.

NEWS REPUBLIC[TM], an innovative application available on Smartphones in the USA, the UK, France and Italy is already used by over 350,000 people to catch up with breaking news.

Mobiles Republic has developed TagNav(C), a semantic search and semantic targeting solution that powers its NEWS REPUBLIC[TM] application.

The company's award-winning APPY[TM] meta-applications deliver a unique user experience optimized for over 140 feature phone models.

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New Social Media Service Helps Level the Marketing Playing Field Online.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) May 03, 2011

Targeting SMBs and non-profit organizations, San Francisco business strategist AlphaGraphics is launching AGFB Social Media Toolkit. The AGFB product provides custom tabs for a business' Facebook page that enables businesses to build their fan base, register their clients, and even send out offers and coupons instantaneously. With prices starting as low as $500, AGFB pays for itself quickly, usually in the first month, through increased business.

"Even if you have tried to avoid it as a business, social media is not going away," says Manuel Torres, owner of San Francisco printing company AlphaGraphics. Throughout his career Torres has pioneered innovative business strategies at companies with budgets from $300 a month to $5 million a month. He says Internet marketing channels allow SMBs to compete with bigger competitors and even multinational corporations. New media techniques like social networking are inexpensive and effective, unlike the costly television or print campaigns of the past.

"Facebook is a low-cost way to reach customers and reward them. Businesses can update their customers instantly about any new developments or specials," Torres says. Most marketing analysts agree that when people talk about a business they like on Facebook, it's not like the word-of-mouth advertising of the past where someone might tell a friend or two; Facebook messages go out to everyone they know. "Modern businesses can harness the power of Facebook to get widespread publicity without a lot of effort or expense," Torres explains.

"Too many small and medium sized business owners are not 'getting social.' Why? Because they don't use it themselves, and they don't understand it," Torres explains. "But it's not about how the SMB owner gets his or her information; it's about how their clients and potential clients get their information!" Torres explains in his animated way.

In addition to providing the AGFB Social Media Toolkit, Torres helps SMBs set up Google AdWords campaigns, which use small text ads with specially targeted keywords to reach people doing a Google search.

"When people search on Google using one of your keywords, your ad may appear next to the search results. Now you're advertising to an audience that's already interested in you," explains Google. Interested customers click through directly to the company's website.

"Big companies can afford TV and magazine marketing, while smaller companies can afford targeted, very efficient media spendingaCodigital marketing offers such targeted media," noted Torres. "Smart use of digital platforms like Google and Facebook enable SMBs with limited advertising budgets to wage campaigns more cost effectively than bigger companies. And the best thing about these digital platforms is that they're entirely measurable."

These online advertising campaigns are cost-effective, targeted and generate measurable results. The problem is that SMBs don't have the internal resources that the larger companies have to kickstart their social media efforts. "That's where we come in: an easy, approachable way to offer 'big company' social media capabilities to small businesses in San Francisco," said Torres.

AlphaGraphics typically tries to get a 3x to 5x return on investment in their digital marketing projects. "I'm a small businessman myself," said Torres, "and if I can't get a significant return on my clients' investment, I cannot advocate spending that money."

For more information about AGFB Social Media Toolkit or online advertising campaigns and AlphaGraphics San Francisco's products or services, call AlphaGraphics at (415) 644-5272, visit them on the web at http://www.sanfranciscoprintingservice.com, or drop by one of their three San Francisco locations at 441 California Street, 199 2nd Street, or 585 Kearny Street.

About AlphaGraphics

AlphaGraphics is a San Francisco printing service that specializes in poster printing, banner printing, business card printing, and offset printing. They offer multi-media marketing strategies that combine print and online media campaigns.

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In Play.(News)

Byline: Staff

Target

Business Synopsis

Big Lots Inc.

In March 2011, Big Lots Inc, a Columbus-based owner and operator of shopping centers, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its company, via an auction. Investment groups of TPG Capital and Bain Capital, and of Leonard Green & Partners and CVC Capital Partners were named as potential bidders.

SaveMart Pharmacy

Natco Pharma Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for its unit, SaveMart Pharmacy, a Lancaster-based owner and operator of drug stores.

Insight Communications Co Inc

In March 2011, Insight Communications Co Inc, a New York-based provider of cable TV services is rumored to be seeking buyer for the company.

Citigroup Inc-Private Equity

In March 2011, Ctitgroup Inc was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its private equity portfolio. Pantheon, Coller Capital Ltd., Lexington Partners Inc., Partners Group AG and HarbourVest Partners LLC were named potential bidders.

Regulus Group LLC

3i Infotech Ltd was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Regulus Group LLC unit, a Napa-based provider of remittance processing services.

Morton's Restaurant Group Inc

Morton's Restaurant Group Inc, a Chicago-based owner and operator of restaurants, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

Flixster Inc

In March 2011, Flixter Inc, a San Francisco-based Provider of internet media services announced that it was rumored to be seeking buyer for the company.

UCBI-Substandard Loans

In March 2011, United Community Banks Inc, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its substandard and nonperforming loans. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an estimated $293 million. Concurrently, in March 2011, United Community Banks, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its foreclosed properties. Terms were not disclosed but, according to sources close to the situation, the deal was valued at an estimated $142 million.

Websense Inc

In March 2011, Websense Inc, a San Diego-based developer of Internet security software, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

Federal-Mogul Corp

In March 2011, Icahn Enterprises Holdings LP, unit of Icahn Enterprise LP, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its 76% interest, or 75.167 million common shares in, Federal-Mogul Corp, a Southfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of engine bearings, bushings and washers, ball and roller bearings, pistons and chassis products.

Green Tech Products Inc

In March 2010, GreenMan Technologies Inc, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Green Tech Products Inc unit, a Carlisle-based manufacturer and wholesaler of recycled products.

Lawson Software Inc

In February 2011, Lawson Software Inc, a St. Paul- based developer of enterprise software was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Hewlett-Packard Co, International Business Machines Corp, Microsoft Corp, Oracle Corp, SAP and Infor were potential rumored bidders.

T-Mobile USA Inc

In March 2011, Deutsche Telekom AG of Germany was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its T-Mobile USA Inc unit, a Bellevue-based provider of wireless telecommunications services. Sprint Nextel Corp was named rumored potential bidder.

OneMain Financial

In March 2011, OneMain Financial, a Las Vegas-based provider of consumer finance services and a unit of CitiGroup Inc, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

DRS Technologies-Certain Ast

In March 2011, DRS Technologies Inc, a Parsippany-based manufacturer of electronic signal processing and display systems, and unit of Finmeccanica SpA, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its certain assets.

Robb & Stucky-Stores, Inventory

In February 2011, Robb & Stucky Interiors, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Stores and Inventory unit, a Florida-based provider of home furnishing and interior design services.

ExlService Holdings Inc

ExlService Holdings Inc, a New York-based provider of outsourcing services was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. L&T Infotech was a rumored bidder.

Chaparral Energy Inc

In February 2011, Chesapeake Energy Corp (Chesapeake), announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 20% stake in Chaparral Energy Inc, an Oklahoma City- based oil and gas exploration and production company. Concurrently, in February 2011, Chesapeake announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Fayetteville Shale assets, and its 25.8% stake in Frac Tech Holdings LLC.

Kentucky Energy-Coal Mining Op

Kentucky Energy Inc, a Paterson-based coal mining and holding company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its coal mining operations.

US Underwater Services LP

In February 2011, Neptune Marine Services Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for its wholly-owned US Underwater Services LP unit, a Burleson-based provider of commercial diving services.

New Jersey Devils

Jeff Vanderbeek was rumored to be seeking a buyer for New Jersey Devils, a New Jersey-based owner and operator of hockey team.

BP PLC-Refineries,TX,CA

On January 2011, BP PLC announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Texas City & Carson Refineries, a Texas City-based manufacturer of refined petroleum products. Valero Energy Corp was named potential bidder.

Merck & Co Inc-Consumer Health

In January 2011, Merck & Co Inc, a Whitehouse Station- based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its consumer health business.

Centro Properties Group-US

In December 2010, Centro Properties Group, a Melbourne- based real estate investment and development trust, was seeking a buyer for its US property portfolio. Blackstone Group LP was rumored potential bidder.

Morgans Hotel Group - Hotels (2)

Morgans Hotel Group Co, a New York-based owner and operator of boutique hotels, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its two hotels, located in New York. The transaction was to include Royalton and Morgans.

Arby's Restaurants

In January 2011, Wendy's/Arby's announced it was considering alternatives for its Arby's restaurant business.

Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants

Yum! Brands said it was conducting a strategic review for its Long John Silver's and A&W restaurant brands.

Nomura Holdings Inc-CLO Unit

In January 2011, Nomura Holdings Inc was rumoured to be seeking a buyer for its Collateralised Loan Obligation Unit, a Tokyo- based investment holding company.

Warner Music Group Corp

In January 2011, Warner Music Group Corp, a New York- based provider of recorded music services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

Hughes Communications Inc

In January 2011, Apollo Management LP was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the entire share capital of Hughes Communications Inc, a Germantown-based provider of broadband satellite network services and systems.

Red Lion Hotels-Hotel Ppty(2)

In January 2011, Red Lion Hotels Corp,a Spokane- based owner and operator of hotels, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 2 Hotel property (Red Lion Hotel Fifth Avenue, located in Seattle, and Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast) located in Denver and Seattle.

Sterling Bancshares Inc

In January 2011, Sterling Bancshares Inc, a Houston-based bank holding company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. BB&T Corp and Comerica Inc were named potential bidders

Longview Fibre Paper & Co.

Tricap Partners II LP, a unit of Brookfield Asset Management Inc was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging Inc, a Longview- based manufacturer and wholesaler of specialty paper. International Paper Co, Temple-Inland Inc and RockTenn Co were named potential bidders.

BAE Sys-Platform Solutions

In September 2010, BAE Systems PLC, a London-based manufacturer of civil and military aircrafts, was rumored to be a seeking buyer for its Platform Solution unit. General Electric (GE), Eaton (ETN), and Warburg Pincus were rumoured potential bidders.

Capitalsource Inc

CapitalSource Inc, a Chevy Chase-based provider of commercial lending, investment and asset management services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

MySpace.com

In Jan 2011, News Corp (News) was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Myspace.com unit, a Santa Monica-based provider of online networking services and a unit of News Fox Interactive Media Inc subsidiary.

Beacon Capital-Market Square | Seeking Buyer

In December 2010, Beacon Capital Partners LLC, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Market Square Property.

Centro Properties Group-US | Seeking Buyer

In December 2010, Centro Properties Group, a Melbourne- based real estate investment and development trust, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its US property portfolio. Blackstone Group LP was rumored potential bidder.

Genoptix Inc

Genoptix Inc, a Carlsbad- based provider of bone marrow testing services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

Zale Corp-Piercing Pagoda

Zale Corp is seeking a buyer for its Piercing Pagoda unit, an ear piercing business. Apollo Global Management LLC was named as potential bidder.

Goodman Global Inc

Hellman & Friedman LLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its unit, Goodman Global Inc, a Houston-based manufacturer and wholesaler of air conditioning products, via an auction. Daikin Industries Ltd of Japan was rumored to be a potential bidder.

Fortune Brands-Golf Equip Bus

Fortune Brands Inc (Fortune), a Deerfield-based manufacturer and wholesaler of home, wine and golfing products, planned to spin off its golf equipment, spirits, and home products businesses, to its shareholders. Originally, in November 2010, Fortune was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its businesses.

Charles River Labs Intl Inc

In December 2010, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, a Wilmington-based provider of laboratory research services, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

Salon.com

In November 2010, Salon Media Group Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of web sites, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

Shell-Gas Fields, South Texas

Shell Oil Co Ltd, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, and a unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, was rumored to be seeking for its gas fields, located in South Texas. Terms were not disclosed, but according to sources close to the transaction, the deal was valued at an estimated $1 billion. Master Limited Partnership was rumored potential bidder.

Taylor Morrison Inc

In November 2010, Taylor Wimpey PLC was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its wholly-owned Taylor Morrison Inc unit, a Scottsdale-based provider of residential construction and design services, via auction.

Caesars Entertainment Corp

In November 2010, Paulson & Co Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 10% stake in Caesars Entertainment Corp, a Las Vegas-based owner and operator of casinos and hotels, and a unit of Apollo Management LP.

Exel Transportation Services

In November 2010, Deutsche Post AG of Germany was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Exel Transportation Services Inc, a Westerville-based provider of logistics services.

AIG Rail Services Inc

In November 2010, AIG, a New York-based provider of insurance and financial services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its AIG Rail Services Inc unit, a Chicago-based provider of railroad leases.

The Globe Corner Bookstores

In November 2010, The Old Corner Bookstores Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its The Globe Corner Bookstore unit, a Cambridge-based owner and operator of bookstores.

Fawn Hill Farm

In November 2010, Fawn Hill Farm, a New Vernon-based owner and operator of residential building, was seeking a buyer for the property.

Harmonix Music Systems Inc

In November 2010, Viacom Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Harmonix Music System Inc, a Cambridge-based developer of music-based video games.

Southline Steel Industries Inc

In November 2010, Southline Steel Industries Inc, a Bessemer-based wholesaler of steel products, was seeking a buyer for the company via auction.

Jet I Inc-Assets

On November 2010, Jet I Inc, a Fontana-based provider of metal fabrication services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its assets, via an auction.

Shumate Energy Tech Inc

In November 2010, American International Industries Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Shumate Energy Technologies Inc, a Conroe- based manufacturer of industrial machinery.

GSC Group Inc-Invest Mgmt Bus

On November 2010, GSC Group Inc, a Florham Park- based provider of investment advisory services, was seeking for a buyer for its investment management services.

Dakota Ultrasonics Corp

In November 2010, Sonatest PLC (Sonatest) announced that it was seeking a buyer for Dakota Ultrasonics Corp, a Scots Valley-based manufacturer of ultrasonic testing equipment. Concurrently, Sonatest announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Balteau Non Destructive Testing SA {Balteau NDT} unit.

Pride International Inc

In November 2010, Pride International Inc was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Seadrill Ltd and Ensco PLC were rumored bidders.

OPI Products Inc

In 28 October 2010, OPI Products Inc, a Los Angeles- based manufacturer of nail care products, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. Coty Inc and Bain Capital LLC were named potential bidders.

Polartec LLC

Versa Capital Management Inc was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Polartec LLC unit, a Lawrence-based manufacturer and wholesaler of circular knit fabrics.

Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc

In October 2010, Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc, an East Brunswick-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

Evansville Commerce Bank Corp

In October 2010, Capitol Bancorp Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for an undisclosed majority interest in Evansville Commerce Bank Corp.

Wilmington Trust Corp,DE

In October 2010, Wilmington Trust Corp, a bank holding company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. Bank of Montreal and Toronto-Dominion Bank were named potential bidders.

Park Central New York Hotel

In October 2010, Whitehall Fund (Whitehall), a unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc's Goldman Sachs & Co subsidiary, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Park Central New York Hotel, a New York-based owner and operator of a hotel. Concurrently, Whitehall was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel and Sofitel New York.

St Vincent Medical Center

In October 2010, St Vincent Medical Center, a Los Angeles-based owner and operator of hospital, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

Sofitel New York

In October 2010, Whitehall Fund (Whitehall), a unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc's Goldman Sachs & Co subsidiary, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Sofitel New York, a New York-based owner and operator of a hotel. Concurrently, Whitehall was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Park Central New York Hotel and Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel.

Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel

In October 2010, Whitehall Fund (Whitehall), a unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc's Goldman Sachs & Co subsidiary, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, a New York-based owner and operator of a hotel. Concurrently, Whitehall was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Park Central New York Hotel and Sofitel New York.

Massey Energy Co

Massey Energy Co, a Richmond-based coal mining company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

eDiets.com Inc-Certain Assets

In October 2010, eDiets. com Inc, a Fort Lauderdale- based provider of online diet information services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for certain non-strategic assets.

Hotel Chelsea

In October 2010, Hotel Chelsea, a New York-based owner and operator of hotel, was seeking a buyer for the company.

Affinion Group Inc

Apollo Global Management LP was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Affinion Group Inc unit, a Stamford- based provider of marketing services.

Constellation Energy Group Inc

In October 2010, Constellation Energy Group Inc, a Baltimore-based electric and gas utility company, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

John Varvatos Enterprises Inc

John Varvatos was rumored to be was seeking a buyer for John Varvatos Enterprises Inc, a New York- based manufacturer and wholesaler of men's and women's apparel, from VF Corp. Li & Fung USA, Phillips-Van Heusen Corp, Jones Apparel Group Inc, Warnaco Group Inc and Kellwood Co were rumored to be potential bidders.

Harvest Natural Resources Inc

In September 2010, Harvest Natural Resources Inc, a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

White Birch Paper Co

In September 2010, White Birch Paper Co, a Greenwich-based manufacturer of newsprint, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. BD White Birch Investment LLC was potential bidder.

Balboa Insurance Group, Inc.

Bank of America Corp. was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its subsidiary, Balboa Insurance Group Inc. (Balboa), Irvine, California-located insurance company. Assurant Inc. and KKR & Co. LP were rumored to be bidding for Balboa.

Ultimate Escapes Inc.

In September 2010, Ultimate Escapes Inc., a Kissimmee-based owner and operator of a destination club, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company via auction.

Thompson Publishing Group Inc.

In September 2010, Avista Capital Holdings LP, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Thompson Publishing Group Inc., a Washington-based publisher of handbooks and newsletters.

Urban Brands Inc-Assets

In September 2010, Urban Brands Inc., announced that it was seeking a buyer for its assets, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of women's cloths. Ashley Stewart LCC was named potential bidder.

Ally Financial Inc

Ally Financial Inc, a 56%-owned unit of the US state-owned United States Department of the Treasury, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company. BlackRock Inc, Fortress Investment Group LLC and Centerbridge Capital Partners LP were rumored to be potential bidders.

Long Island Bus

In September 2010, Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that it was seeking a buyer for its wholly-owned Long Island Bus unit, a Garden City-based provider of local bus charter services.

Sentinel Renewable Energies SC

In September 2010, the board of Syndication Inc announced that they were seeking a buyer for their 20% stake in Sentinel Renewable Energies SC Inc, a Columbia- based owner and operator of biodiesel production plant.

Novell Inc - Linux Assets

In September 2010, Novell Inc, a Waltham-based developer of enterprise operating systems, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Linux assets. VMWare Inc was named as potential bidder.

PSEG Power LLC - Power Plants (2)

In 15 September 2010, PSEG Power LLC, a Newark- based electric and gas utility company, and a unit of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc, was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its 2 natural gas-fired power plants, located in Texas, via auction.

SCO Group - Unix Business

In September 2010, The SCO Group Inc, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its UNIX business.

KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark

In September 2010, KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, a Gurnee-based owner and operator of a theme park, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company, via an auction.

Beck St-Bleeker St Luxury Ret

In September 2010, Beck Street Capital announced that was seeking a buyer for its Bleecker Street Luxury Retail Portfolio , a New York-based six retail.

Exterran Partners LP

In September 2010, Exterran Holdings Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 14.33% stake in Exterran Partners LP, a Houston-based provider of gas compression services, in a privately negotiated transaction.

EOG Resources - Natural Gas Assets

EOG Resources Inc (EOG), a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Gulf of Mexico assets. Originally, on April 2010, EOG was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its natural gas assets.

Treasury Wine Estates

On 8 September 2010, Foster's Group Ltd was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Treasury Wine Estates unit, a producer, retailer, and wholesaler of wines. Cerebrus Capital was rumored potential bidder.

Data provided by Thomson Reuters

High in protein.(New Products)(Skylarhaley)(Brief article)

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Skylarhaley reintroduced Achievone, a high-protein beverage with new packaging, graphics and flavors. The packaging on the 8.25-ounce Tetra Pak Prisma carton graphics are similar to the previous glass bottles, the company says. Achievone is available in Cappuccino, Mocha Java, Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut Creme, Vanilla and Chocolate flavors. All varieties contain 80 calories per serving, 15 grams of protein, 18 vitamins and minerals, and 3 grams of sugar. A carton retails for $2.79.

ACHIEVONE

Skylarhaley, Alamo, Calif.

Telephone: 866/759-5274

Internet: achievone.com

Distribution: Select markets

Ingredients: Vanilla Nut: Water, milk protein concentrate, coffee concentrate, milk protein isolate, natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gel, cellulose gum, carrageenan, fruit and vegetable juice for color, magnesium phosphate, di-alpha tocopheryl acetate, sodium ascorbate, ferrous fumarate, biotin, vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, chromium chloride, calcium D-pantothenate, phytonadione, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, sodium sulfite, manganese sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, cyanocobalamin, sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, sodium citrate, salt, acesulfame potassium and sucralose.

Three New PhoneDisc CD-ROMs to be Released by American Business Information, Inc.

OMAHA, Neb., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- PhoneDisc(R), a division of American Business Information, Inc.(R) (Nasdaq: ABII), today announced that a new CD-ROM line was released the last week of March. The three New Sales Leads CD-ROMs help businesses identify prospects and download sales leads for any market area. Windows(R) and Mac(TM) compatible, the New Sales Leads CD-ROMs contain addresses, telephone numbers and demographic information that allow users to identify and reach potential new customers:

-- Business Sales Leads(TM) allows searching by business name, address, distance, SIC Code, and telephone number within a database of 10 million U.S. businesses. Information provided includes fax numbers, 800 numbers and web site URLs.

-- Consumer Sales Leads(TM) provides U.S. census information on 103 million consumers, allowing users to search for information by name, address, city, state, ZIP Code, distance, or phone number.

-- Business & Consumer Sales Leads(TM) includes fax numbers, 800 numbers, web site URLs and demographic information on a database of 113 million businesses and consumers. Users conduct searches by name, address, city, state, ZIP Code, distance, or phone number.

"Today's businesses need a fast and easy way to identify customers," said Vin Gupta, founder and CEO of American Business Information. "This New Sales Leads CD-ROM line allows our customers to 'slice and dice' our databases any way they want and use the information for direct marketing, telemarketing campaigns, sales territory planning, direct mail, creating test samples, and much more ... all ways designed to help our customers grow their customer base and increase their sales."

The new CD-ROM line allows unlimited exporting and printing abilities with customizing options. All three PhoneDisc Sales Leads CD-ROMs will be available at several major retail stores or through PhoneDisc(R)'s direct sales line at 800-284-8353.

PhoneDisc(R) is a trademark of American Business Information, Inc.(R) American Business Information, Inc. is the leading provider of information on businesses in the United States and Canada. Information includes business name, addresses, SIC codes, employee size, sales volume, credit rating scores, and key executive names. Over 1,000,000 customers use this information to generate sales leads, reduce selling costs, improve marketing efficiency, and for business credit purposes. Founded in 1972, the Company is headquartered at 5711 South 86th Circle, P.O. Box 27347, Omaha, NE 68127-0347. American Business Information can be contacted at 402-593-4500 or on the Internet at http://www.LookupUSA.com. SOURCE American Business Information, Inc.

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Broadband in the MENA region - Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges for Operators.

A new report by Booz Allen Hamilton has found that since 2003, the broadband environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has experienced rapid change. With market liberalization, increased competition, and new network technologies, consumer demand for broadband access is rapidly increasing.

The study found that most MENA countries experienced double or triple-digit growth rates in broadband subscribers in 2006, resulting in significant opportunities for telecommunications operators. At the same time, however, operators face difficult marketing, technical, and operational decisions.

"The broadband environment is changing, and operators will face challenges in finding the right answers to complex service differentiation questions - in selecting the most favorable network technology options, and in building the optimal customer service model going forward," commented Ghassan Hasbani, a Vice Principal with Booz Allen Hamilton.

Good News for Regional Broadband Players

Telecom operators in the MENA region have had unprecedented growth since 2005 with broadband penetration estimated at 1% of the total population in 2005. Broadband potential in the region is hampered by late market liberalization, poor infrastructure, and high prices.

"Despite these factors, the region's number of broadband subscribers is expected to more than double over the next three years, largely because of the increasing availability of broadband access channels, reductions in cost, and the enormous demand for broadband content. In 2006, the number of broadband subscribers in the region experienced double- and triple-digit growth rates," said Hilal Halaoui, a Principal with Booz Allen Hamilton.

Telecom operators are positioned to take advantage of this shift. Although broadband access could be provided via different technologies, the vast majority of broadband access in the MENA region is expected to be delivered through DSL--that is, through the wires of local telephone networks--providing a semi monopolistic opportunity for regional telecom operators.

Solid Growth Drivers for Broadband

Five key factors are driving increased demand in the MENA region for broadband:

1. Greater Availability of and Demand for Digital ContentOver the past decade, satellite TV services have proliferated in the region, as opposed to traditional state-run television, causing a surge in the creation and distribution of various types of content including entertainment, educational programming, news, and sports.

2. Burgeoning Youth MarketIn the MENA region, the population is young, with 33 percent under 12 years old who are generally technologically savvy. Most have grown up with the Internet; and expect to receive high-quality digital pictures on satellite television and high-quality sound from their MP3 players. These are the consumers driving the adoption of broadband in the region.

3. Increasing Regional ProsperityThe region is an emerging market, with many countries liberalizing what were traditionally government-controlled sectors of the economy.

"Rising oil prices, an abundance of natural resources, and an upsurge in investment have raised the living standards for many. For the wealthy, services once considered luxuries like broadband, are quickly becoming "necessities." Those on the lower economic tiers represent potential customers for broadband providers," commented Hajj, an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton.

4. Competition and its Effect on Broadband PenetrationThe liberalization of the telecommunications market is facilitating the use of broadband. A deregulated telecommunications sector ushers in competition leading to improved services and reduced costs.

"As more countries in the MENA region move toward a competitive structure, more opportunities will become available for ISPs and operators with global presence, to share in the local broadband market," stated Halaoui.

5. Network Technology AdvancementsIt is becoming more possible to provide high-speed broadband economically, using different technologies as network technology improves, reducing the barrier for entry into the broadband market to new operators and making the market increasingly profitable for current operators.

Future Broadband Challenges and Strategies

As broadband subscribers in the region continue to grow, operators are expected to face a new set of challenges:

Marketing and Differentiation Factors

"Offer[logical not]ing high-speed Internet access will become an essen[logical not]tial qualifier for any operator in the market, causing prices to rapidly decrease. Operators will likely shift mar[logical not]keting emphasis away from speed and price, and begin differentiating services from their competitors', based on other elements," stated Hasbani. Differentiating elements are observed in the marketing strategies currently adopted by international telecommunications operators, and can be classified under three main groups:

1. Offering Value-Added Services that Fall Outside the Realm of Traditional Internet Services."Marketing schemes that focus on value-added services emphasize a rich set of features that come packaged with standard broadband service," said Halaoui. "Multiple email addresses, web site hosting, partnerships with content providers that offer music, video, news, sport events, educational features, and radio stations and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), are just a few of the services on offer," he added.

2. Exploring Pay-As-You-Go Schemes Targeted at Lower-End Users.Operators are also segmenting the market by reaching out to low-end users. Some operators are offering pay-as-you-go plans that mimic those that mobile service providers originally and successfully marketed to low-end users.

3. Offering Guaranteed Quality of Service.Telecom operators now have the ability to guarantee quality of service for premium customers, as opposed to the "best effort" level of service offered by most providers. These services allow operators to promise users that their applications, VoIP conversations, or online gaming sessions maintain a flawless connection--even if the user started to download a large file, for example.

Technology Choices

"In addition to marketing and differentiation challenges, regional operators are facing key challenges in terms of broadband technology choices," continued Hasbani. "The richer the services and applications offered by broadband providers, the faster and more reliable their broadband connection must be," he added. The question for many telecommunications operators remains, which technology is best?

"If customers are located in close proximity to an opera[logical not]tor's exchange, and the copper wire connecting the customers to the exchange is of suitable quality and length- DSL may be the best option," commented Halaoui. In terms of fixed technologies, asymmetric DSL2Plus (ADSL2+) is being championed as the next-generation DSL solution, under which operators hope to achieve speeds of up to 24 megabits per second (Mbps). In order to limit the negative effects of factors such as loop length and limited network infrastructure, many operators are considering an xDSL solution--which combines ADSL2+ with "fiber to the node.

"There is potential for FTTP to reduce operating costs associated with the access network in the long term by simplifying the access network. In addition to fixed technologies, nomadic and mobile technologies--such as WiMAX and EV-DO--are evolving to the point where they can provide high speeds in an economical manner," added Hajj. "Mobile technologies offer "wireless anywhere" broadband connections that are maintained while a subscriber moves from cell to cell through the service area. Operators worldwide are beginning to seriously consider using these technologies to complement, or even replace, their fixed technologies."

Customer Service Models

As Internet and broadband use becomes wide[logical not]spread, installation becomes more straightfor[logical not]ward, with simple self-installation kits and checklists available for new subscribers. As broadband use reaches beyond tech-savvy early adopters to the mainstream public, fewer new customers will be technologically adept, and operators will consequently be less able to rely on them to facilitate installation and troubleshoot problems. Higher levels of customer service must be backed by responsive customer call centers.

"Another way to improve customer service is to adopt remote methods for managing Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs), giving broadband service providers visibility into, and control over, home networking services. Such services greatly reduce operators' support costs, as well as customer downtime and frustration," said Halaoui.

"Customer service should be viewed as a core function for all broadband providers--even those operating in regions that traditionally lacked a service-oriented culture," concluded Hasbani.

Conclusion

Demand for broadband is growing in the MENA region, and there are numerous opportunities for telecommunications operators to capture a share of the market. In order to successfully do so, operators have to consciously make a set of decisions in a number of key areas, to ensure they capitalize on the opportunity.

Telecommunications operators that address these questions head-on and carefully develop a strategic approach to service delivery, have an excellent opportunity to seize a portion of the market by leveraging the growing consumer demand for broadband.

[c] 2008 Mena Report (www.menareport.com)