Qld: Man accused of giving 3yo poison granted bail

AAP General News (Australia)
02-18-2009
Qld: Man accused of giving 3yo poison granted bail

BRISBANE, Feb 18 AAP - A Brisbane man who allegedly poured poison into his three-year-old
son's mouth has been released on bail.

The 23-year-old Keperra man faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with
one count of administering poison with intent to harm and one count of acts intending
to disable.

It is alleged the incident occurred at a Keperra residence on February 1.

The three-year-old boy was taken to the Royal Children's Hospital but has since been released.

Outside the court, the 23-year-old's partner said she did not believe he was guilty.

"We both love these kids to death, he's a nice person," she said.

"He loves his kids and would never do anything to hurt them."

The 23-year-old man will reappear in Brisbane Magistrates Court for a committal mention
on March 30.

Police prosecutors did not oppose bail.

The 23-year-old has been ordered not to come into contact with the complainants, which
include his three-year-old and five-year-old sons.

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FOUR START-UPS RAISE FINANCING IN JUMP-START PROGRAM

AsiaInfo Services
07-12-2011
Four Start-ups Raise Financing in Jump-Start Program

SHANGHAI, Jul 12, 2011 (SinoCast Daily Business Beat via COMTEX) -- Four out of first seven portfolio companies of Innovation Works have received financing after joining the Jump-Start Program.

The Jump-Start Program kicked off in September 2010, which is a structured start-up fundamental program, aiming at grooming the new generation of young Chinese entrepreneurs in the consumer internet, mobile internet and cloud computing space. The first group of seven small start-ups were selected to join the Jump-Start Program.

Of the seven ones, Weipai, China's first smart phone-based video software, Meishidaren.com and two social games have raised the first-round financing.

The second round of Jump-Start Program involves over ten portfolio companies. Innovation Works launched the third round of Jump-Start Program on July 11.

Innovation Works is an investment company to make early-stage high-tech investments, coaching young entrepreneurs, and providing complete services to help these start-ups.

In addition to the complete services, Innovation Works provide free offices for start-up joining the Jump-Start Program until they raise financing.

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FED:Indigenous congress meets PM

AAP General News (Australia)
12-07-2011
FED:Indigenous congress meets PM

By Lisa Martin

CANBERRA, Dec 7 AAP - Aboriginal leaders have told Prime Minister Julia Gillard it
is time to play catch-up after six years without an indigenous representative body.

The co-chairs of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples met Ms Gillard
for the first time on Wednesday in Canberra.

Co-chair Les Malezer said it was about laying the groundwork for an ongoing relationship
with the federal government.

The congress had its first meeting in July, six years after the Howard government axed
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).

The independent body has a different structure to its predecessor, with 300 individual
members and links to 130 indigenous organisations, representing between 30,000 to 40,000
people.

The Gillard government will negotiate a formal agreement with the congress next year.

Congress co-chair Jody Broun said indigenous people had felt left out of the decision-making
process for six years.

"We want to put that front and centre so communities are involved in decision," she told AAP.

"(The time gap) has been damaging to the trust that had built up."

Mr Malezer warned that rebuilding trust with indigenous people would take time.

The six years without a formal indigenous representative group had led to bad laws and policy.

"I think it has been damaging," he said.

Both leaders were pleased Ms Gillard had thrown her support behind a referendum on
constitutional recognition for indigenous Australians.

An indigenous expert panel is due to report in January after year-long consultations
on the issue.

"All Australians have to see why this is important not just for Aboriginal people but
Australia as a whole," Ms Broun said.

The government's continuation of Northern Territory intervention policies was not discussed
during the meeting, but future talks were flagged.

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FED:New call to test mums-to-be for vitamin D

AAP General News (Australia)
04-03-2011
FED:New call to test mums-to-be for vitamin D

Eds: Not for use before 1200 AEST Sunday, April 3



SYDNEY, April 3 AAP - Experts say all pregnant women should be tested for vitamin D
deficiency after a new study found low levels are strongly linked to gestational diabetes.

The study of 147 pregnant woman at Sydney's Westmead Hospital gestational diabetes
clinic found 41 per cent were vitamin D deficient.

The research team, made up of doctors from Westmead Hospital and Sydney's Garvan Institute,
say boosting levels of vitamin D in mums-to-be found to be deficient could improve the
health of their babies.

The team said low levels of vitamin D in pregnant women is worrying regardless of whether
they are diabetic, and have recommended testing of all mums-to-be across the country.

"Boosting vitamin D would definitely contribute to a decrease in the rate of rickets
and bone complications in the babies," Dr Jenny Gunton said.

"Low vitamin D levels in mothers are known to correspond with low vitamin D levels
in their babies - and we've been seeing a resurgence of rickets in Australian children
because they're Vitamin D deficient.

"We suggest that all women with diabetes in pregnancy should have their vitamin D levels
checked, and if they are low, they should be treated."

The research is published in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday.

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NSW:Medical centre fire 'suspicious'

AAP General News (Australia)
12-13-2010
NSW:Medical centre fire 'suspicious'

SYDNEY, Dec 13 AAP - Police say a fire at a medical centre in Sydney's west is suspicious.

Fire crews were called to the blaze at the centre in Popondetta Road, Emerton, at 9pm
(AEDT) on Sunday and ordered the evacuation of local businesses.

The fire was contained but not before the medical centre sustained some damage.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation but police say it is suspicious.

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AAP Sports News (Australia)
08-05-2010
SOC:Socceroos to face Paraguay in Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 5 AAP - The Socceroos are to play World Cup quarter-finalists Paraguay
in a friendly international at the Sydney Football Stadium on October 9.

In Australia's first match on home soil since their World Cup campaign, Lucas Neill's
men will take on one of the surprise packets of the tournament in South Africa.

It took a goal from Spain superstar David Villa with just seven minutes remaining for
the eventual champions to get past Paraguay in the quarter-finals.

The South Americans, who boast the likes of Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz,
veteran Sunderland defender Paulo Da Silva and goalkeeper Justo Villar in their ranks,
will also play the All Whites in New Zealand on their tour on October 12.

The All Whites held Paraguay to a 0-0 draw in the group stages during the World Cup.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive Ben Buckley announced the fixture
on Thursday, noting it will be the only time fans will get to see the Socceroos on home
soil before the end of the year.

"It should be a fantastic match as Paraguay is a top quality opponent as shown by the
fact the team reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup before losing to eventual
winners Spain," he said.

"It will give the Socceroos the chance to benchmark themselves against first class
opposition as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar in January and most likely with
a new coach at the helm."

The FFA are currently searching for a coach to take over from Pim Verbeek, with national
technical director Han Berger filling the role on a temporary basis.

The Socceroos, ranked 20th in the world, are already scheduled to play Slovenia in
Ljubljana on August 11, Switzerland in St Gallen on September 3 and Poland in Krakow on
September 7.

Australia have played Paraguay four times previously - a three-match series in 2000
in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and one match in 2006, with the Socceroos holding a
slight edge with one win and three draws.

For the Kiwis, they are taking the match as an opportunity to build on the momentum
gained from their unbeaten run during the World Cup.

New Zealand Football chief executive Michael Glading said getting the friendly against
the World Cup quarter-finalists, now ranked No.16 in the world, so soon after the tournament
was "a real coup".

"Bringing a top-20 team has not always been viable in the past, but football's stock
is rising and this match is a chance to keep that World Cup momentum going and for fans
to see all their World Cup heroes back at home again," he said.

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Qld: Crews finish repairs after fierce storm

AAP General News (Australia)
12-23-2009
Qld: Crews finish repairs after fierce storm

BRISBANE, Dec 23 AAP - Power has been restored to 36,000 southeast Queensland homes
that were blacked out in a fierce storm on Tuesday.

The State Emergency Service (SES) said it responded to 56 calls, 30 in Brisbane, after
wind gusts of up to 132km/h and heavy rain caused flash flooding from about 1pm (AEST).

A spokeswoman said most of the jobs involved leaking roofs and sandbagging, and were
completed overnight.

Most homes had electricity restored by 10pm (AEST), but Energex crews worked through
the night to put the remaining 150 homes in Brisbane's north back online by Wednesday
morning, a spokeswoman said.

"Crews had most of the power restored last night, but there were a few pockets that
still needed to be made safe from fallen powerlines," she said.

Energex recorded 25,000 lightning strikes in Queensland on Tuesday, about 5000 of them
in the southeast.

Crews are now on standby for another storm expected late on Wednesday.

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Fed: Alcopops will stay 70pc more expensive

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2009
Fed: Alcopops will stay 70pc more expensive

CANBERRA, Aug 13 AAP - A permanent tax hike will be imposed on alcopops after the Senate
passed legislation previously opposed by the coalition.

Labor's 70 per cent tax rise on ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages was only opposed
by Family First senator Steve Fielding on Thursday.

The opposition, who with the help of Senator Fielding voted down an earlier attempt
to pass the tax, agreed to support the legislation this time round.

Despite some Nationals threatening to cross the floor on the issue and vote down the
draft laws in the upper house, they fell into line at the last minute.

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AAP Backgrounders and Analyses for the weekend of April 4/5

AAP General News (Australia)
04-03-2009
AAP Backgrounders and Analyses for the weekend of April 4/5
AAP BACKGROUNDERS AND ANALYSES FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 4/5

For further information please contact Newseds on (02) 93228611/10.

LONDON - Laden with the expectations of more than six billion people, 20 world leaders
must have heaved a collective sigh of relief after stockmarkets spiked upwards on news
of the G20 deal to rescue the planet from ruin.(Federal newscope, AAP analysis by Kate
Hannon, about 800 words, on file).

CANBERRA - The smattering of economic data since the national accounts in early March
suggest first home buyers are the only people doing their bit for Australia. (Economy
Backgrounder, By Colin Brinsden, Economics Correspondent, about 700 words, to come Friday).

CANBERRA - It hasn't taken long for Kevin Rudd's Sinophile reputation to turn from political
advantage to potential embarrassment. (AAP Analysis, by Sandra O'Malley, Diplomatic Correspondent,
about 700 words, on file).

BRISBANE - Queensland politics has become a battle between a dentist and a social worker.

(Newscope Qld, News analysis, by Paul Osborne, about 650 words. On file.

BRISBANE - John-Paul Langbroek is keen to sink his teeth into the Bligh Labor government.(LNP
Langbroek, AAP profile, by Paul Osborne, about 420 words, on file).

BRISBANE - Just 50 years ago 17,000 Queenslanders were "controlled", could be removed
from their communities, housed in separate dormitories and denied access to their own
bank accounts. (QUEENSLAND, AAP Newsfeature, by Steve Gray, about 850 words. On file).

GOLD COAST - Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew retiring as president of the ASP (Association
of Surfing Professionals) at the end of the month after 10 years in the position. (RABBIT,
AAP Newsfeature, 600 words, by Tony Bartlett, with pix, to come Friday).

ENTERTAINMENT
SYDNEY - When Viggo Morten-sen read the script for Good, he felt it was his fate to play
German literature professor John Halder. (Good, AAP film feature, by Alyssa Braithwaite,
about 690 words, on file.)

MELBOURNE - Religion, rock music and canvas supermarket shopping bags - Tim Minchin has
mined them all for comedic nuggets.(COMEDY. AAP feature, by Michelle Draper, about 750
words. On file with pix)

SYDNEY - Young Hollywood star Zac Efron is desperately trying to shed is boy image. (Efron,
AAP Film Feature, by Katherine Field, about 650 words to come Friday, embargoed until
Sunday, with pix.).

SPORT:
EDS NOTE - For further information on sports reads please contact sports desk on (02) 93228750

MOTORSPORT
MELBOURNE - Mark Webber will need to pass his own ice test this season or his immediate
future - perhaps even his career in Formula One - could be in peril. (Motor Prix Webber
AAP Sportsfeature), 636 words, by Rob Grant, on file)

MELBOURNE - Likely key 2009 Formula One duellists Ferrari and McLaren both face potential
problems - will their manpower be as switched on as their machinery. (Motor prix AAP Sportfeature),
976 words, By Rob Grant, on file)

AFL
ADELAIDE - Chalk up another milestone for the AFL's consummate allrounder.(AFL Port Cornes,
AAP Sportsfeature, by Daniel Brettig, about 670 words, on file.)

CRICKET
JOHANNESBURG - Australian cricket fans have seen South Africa's Graeme Smith walk out
to bat in the Sydney Test despite a chronic elbow-tendon injury and a broken finger. (Cricket
IPL AAP Sportsfeature, 1000 words, by Greg Buckle, on file.)

SOCCER
SYDNEY, AAP - Get ready to party. All of the stars in the Socceroo galaxy will shine at
two big shindigs in Sydney and Melbourne in June when Australia's passage to next year's
World Cup finals should be well and truly confirmed.(WC10 Aust, Sportsfeature, by Doug
Conway, about 1,000 words, on file.)

GOLF
AUGUSTA, Georgia - Greg Norman's return to the Masters next week has created extraordinary
interest but is he a legitimate contender or will he merely enjoy a well-deserved lap
of honour? (Golf Masters Norman, AAP Sportsfeature with factbox, by Andrew Both, about
1030 words, on file.)

RACING
SYDNEY - The $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill is the world's richest race for two-year-olds
and the showpiece of Sydney's richest day of racing.(Slipper Day, Sport feature, by Caryl
Williamson, about 1,000 words. On file.)

SEE ALSO ROUTINERS to come Friday:
* Quotes
* Milestones
* Oddities
* Checkup medical column

* Postcards from London, Auckland and Jakarta to come on Sunday, 1200.

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BroadSoft Acquires Genband's M6 Communication Applications Server

Wireless News
09-04-2008
BroadSoft Acquires Genband's M6 Communication Applications Server

WIRELESS NEWS-September 4, 2008-BroadSoft Acquires Genband's M6 Communication Applications Server (C)2008 10Meters - http:// www.10meters.com

BroadSoft, a provider of voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) applications to the telecommunications industry, announced their acquisition of Genband's M6 Communication Applications Server, formerly VocalData, product line and related customer base.
Genband is a supplier of IP gateways for a set of service provider networks.

"Our mutual product strengths made BroadSoft's acquisition of the M6 technology and customer base a logical business strategy for both organizations," said Michael Tessler, President and CEO of BroadSoft. "Our customers will continue to receive the highest quality customer service as well as our dedicated focus to ensuring their satisfaction -- consistent with the quality provided to all BroadSoft customers worldwide."

"In making this decision, it was important to GENBAND to find the right company who would ensure the continued success of our customers," said Charles Vogt, President and CEO of Genband. "We feel strongly that this partnership will ultimately strengthen the M6 product and as a result, its customers will benefit from the communication innovations BroadSoft brings to market."

Both companies have entered into an agreement to cooperate on Network Transformation projects, which will allow their customers to bundle core voice, data and web-based services across an IP network.

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0600 2gb Sydney Headlines

AAP General News (Australia)
04-26-2008
0600 2gb Sydney Headlines

- Working mothers are being flagged as the big winners of the Rudd government's proposed
tax cuts.



- The Dalai Lama has welcomed China's decision to hold talks on the recent unrest.



- Chinese security officials have been warned of the real threat of violence at the
upcoming Olympics.



- More quesions are being raised about the big banks' decision to raise rates independent
of the Reserve Bank.



- The premier is under pressure to follow through on his promise to ban political donations.



- There are fresh fears Iranian weapons continue to flow into Iraq.



- New visa arrangements.



SPORT: NRL.

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Qld: Officer accused of intimidating for sex cleared by tribunal

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2007
Qld: Officer accused of intimidating for sex cleared by tribunal

A Brisbane police officer accused of intimidating a woman to perform oral sex on him
has been cleared by a tribunal.

Constable MARK WILLIAM BIOLETTI has been suspended from his position at the Petrie
police station on Brisbane's northside without pay since 2003.

Two women had alleged he tried to blackmail them for sexual favours .. but all charges
against BIOLETTI were dropped in 2004.

However the Crime and Misconduct Commission insisted the allegations of one woman be
pursued through the Misconduct Tribunal.

Tribunal senior member PAUL FREEBURN SC .. today dismissed the allegations .. saying
the woman's evidence is unreliable.

Despite describing Constable BIOLETTI as not a particularly convincing witness either
.. Mr FREEBURN said the woman's evidence was unreliable and the allegations could not
be proven.

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News Diary events for Thursday, Aug 16, 2007

AAP General News (Australia)
08-16-2007
News Diary events for Thursday, Aug 16, 2007
Good Morning News Editors and Chiefs of Staff

Here is AAP's preliminary newslist for today Thursday 16 August (not for publication).

This is a guide only and stories, local times and locations are subject to change. In
some cases times and locations may not be available. Story coverage is subject to staffing.

ADELAIDE
- Man charged over UK child porn network due in court.

BRISBANE
- Seeking reax to tabling of Senate inquiry report into Qlds controversial Traveston Crossing
Dam (report due Thurs morning)
- A 24-year-old Murrumba Downs man due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court Thursday
on an attempted murder charge in relation to an incident which occurred overnight at Wavell
Heights
- Seeking further details on Brisbane man who died BASE jumping in Norway

CANBERRA
0900 - House of Representatives sits.

0930 - Senate sits.

1100 - Council of Capital City Lord Mayors' Partners in Prosperity launch, Parliament House.

1130 - Opening of the Spanish Expeditions to the South Pacific exhibition by the Ambassador
of Spain, National Museum of Australia, Canberra.

1200 - Former ministerial adviser Max Moore Wilton will address the 250 Club luncheon,
National Press Club.

1800 - Chairman of the International Crisis Group Gareth Evans will talk on Weapons of
Mass Destruction, Australian National University.

DARWIN
No items listed.

HOBART
No items listed.

MELBOURNE
1000 - VTHC (Victorian Trades Hall Council) ABCC (Australian Building Construction Commission)
Exposure rally with speakers including ACTU president Sharan Burrow.

1100 - Actor Robert De Niro and restaurant partner Nobu Matsuhisa launch Nobu Melbourne at Crown.

1100 - Premier John Brumby makes water announcement in Morwell.

PERTH
- Inquest continues into the horse drug death of a Perth teenager.

SYDNEY
0715 - The Bulletin APEC Business Breakfast. Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer
and Consul General of Canada Richard Kohler will be keynote speakers. Est. Restaurant,
Level 1, 252 George St, Sydney.

1000 - Sentencing submissions for Motekiai and John Taufahema, convicted over the death
of a police officer. NSW Supreme Court, Darlinghurst Court 6.

1200 - Wesley Mission LifeForce memorial service for families touched by suicide. Federal
MP Tanya Plibersek to attend. Northern Broadwalk, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point.

- Following up young workers rights at work meeting organised in the aftermath of the
Chilis Restaurant case. Illawarra Steelers Club, Wollongong.

FINANCE:
ECONOMICS NEWS:
SYDNEY - RBA releases its monthly bulletin publication (1130 AEST)
SYDNEY - ABS releases average weekly earnings data for May quarter (1130 AEST)
MELBOURNE - The Melbourne Institute index of consumer inflation expectations is due
MELBOURNE - Melbourne Institute quarterly wages report is due

EQUITIES NEWS:
SYDNEY - The Australian Securities Exchange Ltd releases its full year results (media
briefing 1400 AEST)
SYDNEY - Japanese property market investors Babcock and Brown Japan Property Trust releases
its full year results (media teleconference 1100 AEST)
SYDNEY - The Commonwealth Property Office Fund releases its full year results (media briefing
1000 AEST)
SYDNEY - The CFS Retail Property Trust releases its full year results (media briefing 0930 AEST)
SYDNEY - Qantas Airways Ltd releases its full year results (media briefing 1000 AEST)
SYDNEY - Tishman Speyer Office Fund releases it full year results
SYDNEY - Developer Multiplex Group release its full year results (media briefing 1300 AEST)
PERTH - Wesfarmers Ltd, which expects to take over Coles Group Ltd, releases its full
year results (media briefing 1200 AEST)
PERTH - Becton Property Group Ltd information session for Fincorp noteholders
PERTH - Copper and gold explorer Red Emperor Resources NL lists on Australian stock exchange.

SPORT:
AFL
MELBOURNE - Preview Collingwood v Melbourne match Friday; media conference with Magpies
assistant coach Guy McKenna, 1145
MELBOURNE - Media conference with Melbourne captain David Neitz ahead of his 300th AFL game, 0910
MELBOURNE - Media conference with Kangaroos coach Dean Laidley, 1100
MELBOURNE - Teams named for round 20
MELBOURNE - Preview panel for round 20

LEAGUE
BRISBANE - Preview Brisbane v Bulldogs match Friday
MELBOURNE - Preview Melbourne v Parramatta match Friday
SYDNEY - Preview panel for round 23

RUGBY
SYDNEY - Preview second round of Australian Rugby Championship.

NETBALL
SYDNEY - All four captains in 1400 presser to preview national league finals series in
Sydney starting Friday night.

SOCCER
MELBOURNE/SYDNEY - FFA board meeting to review disappointing Asian Cup campaign and plan
for World Cup qualifying.

MELBOURNE - Melbourne Victory coach and captain Ernie Merrick and Kevin Muscat speak after
training, 1130

MOTORSPORT
SYDNEY - Preview V8 Supercar round at Oran Park.

RACING
SYDNEY - Looking ahead to Saturday's Premiere Stakes meeting at Rosehill.

MELBOURNE - Throw forward to the Liston Stakes program at Caulfield on Saturday.

BRISBANE - Preview of Doomben fixture on Saturday.

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SA: Downer says Rudd cannot have it both ways in Iraq

AAP General News (Australia)
02-16-2007
SA: Downer says Rudd cannot have it both ways in Iraq

Foreign Minister ALEXANDER DOWNER says KEVIN RUDD can't have it both ways by opposing
the war in Iraq .. but committing to leave 900 troops if elected.

Mr DOWNER has launched a stinging attack on the Labor leader .. accusing him of contradicting
himself on a policy to only withdraw 500 of the 14 hundred Australian troops in Iraq.

He says Mr RUDD can't say the Iraq War is wrong and that American and Australian troops
should be withdrawn .. then plan to leave some there if he wins the election.

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Vic: Man to appear in court on attempted murder charge

AAP General News (Australia)
08-31-2006
Vic: Man to appear in court on attempted murder charge

MELBOURNE, Aug 31 AAP - A 40-year-old man will face court today charged over the attempted
murder of a Melbourne man who was brutally bashed and left brain-damaged three years ago.

Steven Finn, of Camberwell, appeared before a bail justice in an out-of-sessions court
hearing last night.

He was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court, facing six charges
including attempted murder, assault and drug-related offences.

Broadmeadows man Maurice Nugnes was attacked and left for dead in the back of a stolen
station wagon in suburban Flemington in October 2003.

Mr Nugnes, then 34, has no recollection of the attack and has been unable to provide
police with a motive.

Detectives re-opened the case last week when a witness came forward with new information.

Police arrested Finn yesterday during drug raids in the Melbourne suburbs of Rockbank,
Burnside and Upwey.

Another four men were arrested and charged with drugs and firearms offences. One was
charged with possessing child pornography.

Two women were also questioned.

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SA: The main stories in the 1200 ABC SA news

AAP General News (Australia)
04-24-2006
SA: The main stories in the 1200 ABC SA news

ADELAIDE, April 24 AAP - The main stories in the 1200 ABC SA news:

- Sydney court hears of plans for a terrorist attack in Australia.

- The White House says a new tape of Osama bin Laden is genuine.

- Police arrest a new Solomons Island MP after swearing-in ceremony in Honiara.

- Cyclone Monica heads towards NT coast.

- Sales of new vehicles fall in March according to Bureau of Statistics.

- Shares higher in morning trade.

- Prime Minister John Howard expresses his condolences to the family of the first Australian
soldier killed in Iraq.

- Kim Beazley denies reports an illness led to recent memory lapses.

- Mediation committee to hear the case today of two apprentices who claim to have been
unfairly sacked.

- Port Adelaide to play St Kilda tonight to complete AFL round four.

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Vic: Costello says there's room for tax cuts

AAP General News (Australia)
12-26-2005
Vic: Costello says there's room for tax cuts

MELBOURNE, Dec 26 AAP - Australians may see tax cuts next year if the conditions are
right, federal Treasurer Peter Costello says.

Mr Costello told journalists in Melbourne today that for further tax reforms and tax
cuts to occur, interest rates must remain low.

"I think the time is right, consistent with low interest rates and that's the caveat
I put on that, it's very important that we keep interest rates low," Mr Costello said.

"We did it (tax cuts) in 2003 and again in 2004, and 2005, and if we can do it again
we'll do that as well."

Economists believe the time has never been better for further reform of the tax system,
with the economy strong.

In a report in today's Herald-Sun newspaper, AMP Capital chief economist, Shane Oliver,
said Australia's tax rates were too high and uncompetitive when compared with the rest
of the world.

"My feeling is that the marginal tax rates, particularly the top rate are too high,"

Dr Oliver told the newspaper.

"If you want to have a sustainable economy you have to give people encouragement to work hard."

But Mr Costello said the focus of tax cuts should not be on one group of income earners.

"I think the important thing is we keep the burden as low as possible for all people.

"I'm not just focusing on those on the top rate, I'm focusing on families, families
that are doing it hard, mums and dads that are servicing a mortgage, that are looking
after kids, that are raising kids, that are educating kids."

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SA: Jewels stolen as they pass through arport security

AAP General News (Australia)
04-16-2005
SA: Jewels stolen as they pass through arport security

Police are looking for a thief who picked up a bag full of jewellery from a security
conveyor belt at Adelaide Airport.

Police say a passenger was carrying the jewellery in a blue laptop case as hand luggage
when he put it through the security screening yesterday afternoon.

They say the bag was taken from the security conveyor belt by someone else and has
not been seen since.

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Arcadia, The A lengthy prose romance by Sir Philip Sidney, based on Greek romances. It exists in two forms: the ‘old’ Arcadia, and an incompleted revision, the ‘New’ Arcadia. Shakespeare drew on it for the Gloucester sub-plot of King Lear.

Legislators Must Abandon Political Motives In Fiscal Reform: CEESP.

MEXICO CITY, Nov 13, 2001

As Mexico's legislators continue to show no signs of consensus on fiscal reform, "It is necessary to leave behind positions related to short-term political costs, and begin to think about collective benefits," said the Center for Economic Studies of the Private Sector (CEESP). As long as discussions about fiscal reform continue, uncertainty will remain in the economy and markets, said the CEESP in its weekly report. The federal government's recently announced third cut in budgeted spending is a demonstration of Mexico's fiscal imbalance, reported Mexico City daily el Economista. The government's dependence on oil revenues is demonstrating its weakness, as crude prices decline, said the CEESP. "The fact of depending on this volatile source of resources doesn't benefit the possibility of achieving healthy public finances in the short term," it said.

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Smash Pack Bundle Delivers Nostalgia, Value and Hours of Fun to Dreamcast Gamers; Sega Offers an Exceptional Collection for Genesis Fanatics -- Plus More!

Business & Entertainment Editors

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2000

There's yet another reason to purchase a Sega Dreamcast(TM) console aside from the price, multi-player online gaming and innovative titles that will top 200 by the end of the year! Sega(R) of America today announced the "Smash Pack" Bundle including a Dreamcast console and 10 of the greatest Sega games ever made for the best-selling Sega Genesis(TM) 16-bit videogame system on one disc. Rounding out the package deal to an even dozen are the puzzle game Sega Swirl(TM) and the previously unreleased Dreamcast version of Virtua Cop 2(TM). The "Smash Pack" Bundle will be available in January for a low price point of $179.95.

A number of key Sega properties will be included on the disc such as "Sonic the Hedgehog(TM)," "Vectorman(TM)," and "Altered Beast(TM)." The "Smash Pack" bundle includes all game genres including RPG, Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Shooter and Sports. The full list of titles is as follows:

 -- "Sonic the Hedgehog" - Sega's zany blue mascot's first outing returns with eight breath-taking zones.  -- "Vectorman" - Morph into a train, a drill, and a lightning-fast dune buggy as you save Earth from the evil Warhead.  -- "Altered Beast" - Resurrected by Zeus himself, players assume the role of an ancient warrior that can transform into a ferocious beast and save Zeus' daughter from the God of the Underworld.  -- "Golden Axe(TM)" - Team up with a friend to slash monsters, cast spells, and ride bizarre animals as you both attempt to save the kingdom!  -- "Revenge of Shinobi(TM)" - Deadly attacks and powerful ninja magic are on your side as you go up against the evil Neo Zeed army!  -- "Streets of Rage 2(TM)" - Players assume the role of four distinct characters, each with their own special moves, as they try to save Metro City from Mr. X's gang.  -- "Columns(TM)" - This addictive and brilliant jewel-laden puzzle game will keep you coming back for more!  -- Phantasy Star 2(TM)" - Considered the landmark title in the renowned `Phantasy Star' series, gamers will be able to play the first RPG launched for the Genesis.  -- "Shining Force(TM)" - Knights, mages, dragons, archers, samurai and werewolves clash in the turn-based trailblazer that launched the legendary strategy-game series.  -- "Wrestle War(TM)" - Totally exclusive, bone crushing wrestling action straight out of Japan!  -- "Sega Swirl(TM)" - Don't let Sega Swirl's simple premise fool you, this one's as addictive as they come.  -- "Virtua Cop 2(TM)" - Take on the crime syndicate and blast the bad guys in this action-packed shooter. 

"Sega has an incredible legacy of great content which started in the arcades, progressed to Genesis and is now apparent today on Dreamcast," said Charles Bellfield, vice president of corporate and marketing communications, Sega of America. "With this bundle, Sega is giving gamers not only a bit of nostalgia, but even more reason to purchase Dreamcast this holiday season."

Smash Pack Bundle will be available at all participating retailers in January.

About Sega Dreamcast

The 128-bit Internet ready Sega Dreamcast is available in the U.S. with a built-in 56K modem, allowing for full Internet functionality via SegaNet, the only high-speed online console gaming network and ISP service for Dreamcast and PC users. Dreamcast currently has over 100 titles available. The total Dreamcast game library count will be more than 200 by December 2000.

About Sega

Sega of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corporation responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega videogame systems and videogames in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, offering interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.com.

About Sega.com and SegaNet

Sega.com, Inc. (www.sega.com) is an online entertainment company that integrates Internet technology and innovation with over 40 years of experience in the video game industry. Sega.com also built SegaNet (www.sega.net), the only high-speed online console gaming network and community destination for gamers that provides Dreamcast users with the ultimate in speed, reliability and content. SegaNet offers both Dreamcast and PC gamers the best in 3D multi-player games, chat, community, cheat codes, tournaments and content. SegaNet is also a full service ISP offering gamers everything they need to know about gaming and other areas of interest including music, TV, community, movies, sports and e-commerce. SegaNet is the one-stop destination for online games and gaming related content, offering gamers a community built specifically with them in mind.

INTERVU And Visual Data Partner To Provide Internet Production And Broadcast Services.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., AND SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Data Corporation (Nasdaq: VDAT), a leading producer and distributor of video and audio programming for the Internet, and INTERVU Inc. (Nasdaq: ITVU), the leading service provider for Internet video delivery solutions, today announced that they have entered into an Internet distribution and co- marketing agreement.

Under the agreement, INTERVU will be Visual Data's provider of streaming media services for its multimedia content, including video libraries of information on subjects such as hotels (www.hotelview.com), attractions (www.attractionview.com), resorts (www.resortview.com), nursing homes (www.careview.com) , businesses (www.videonewswire.com), medicine (www.medicalview.com), talent (www.talentview.com) and others. Visual Data will also resell INTERVU's streaming media services to its broad range of clients. In turn, INTERVU will resell Visual Data's production services that consist of an extensive network of international camera crews and state-of- the-art digital production facilities.

Key to the deal are INTERVU's efforts to help Visual Data seamlessly co- publish its content under leading Internet media companies and online publishers, offering its clients increased exposure and first-rate distribution.

"In addition to greatly enhancing the scope and value of our video production, live Webcasting and video library services on the Web, we have now effectively added a complete Internet broadcast and network capability to provide turnkey solutions delivering the highest quality video over the Internet," said Randy Selman, president and CEO of Visual Data.

"We are very pleased to join together with Visual Data to offer a powerful combination of Internet multimedia production, marketing, hosting, distribution and broadcast services," said Harry Gruber, CEO of INTERVU. "This alliance builds on INTERVU's strategy to help our customers increase content exposure by co-publishing on other high-profile sites in a fully automated fashion via INTERVU's distributed network."

About Visual Data Corporation

Visual Data Corporation, founded in 1993, specializes in the production, marketing and distribution of full-motion visual information via the Internet and soon interactive television. The Company develops full-motion video libraries relating to various topics, including travel, education, business, medicine and healthcare, entertainment, and consumer products. Strategic partnerships include PR Newswire, a subsidiary of United News and Media; Pegasus Systems, Inc.; Interval International; Rezsolutions, a joint venture of Utell International and Anasazi Inc.; Physicians Online; Intellihealth, a joint venture of Aetna US Healthcare and Johns Hopkins University and Health System; Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates and the American Society of Travel Agents. Visual Data works with leading travel industry companies and through its subsidiary EDnet, Inc. has established relationships throughout the motion picture and recording industries. Additional information can be found at www.vdat.com.

About INTERVU Inc.

INTERVU Inc. (Nasdaq: ITVU) offers powerful, turnkey solutions to deliver live and on-demand audio and video streaming and broadband broadcasts over the Internet. INTERVU's streaming media services are utilized for many different types of business uses including entertainment, news reporting, corporate communications, investor relations, and distance learning. INTERVU is the only Internet audio/video delivery company with a patent-pending, automated network that is comprised of numerous delivery centers strategically positioned around the United States and Europe. This distributed network architecture allows the company to handle very high volumes of simultaneous Internet users while ensuring first-rate delivery of audio and video to users' computers. INTERVU works with leading entertainment, news and technology companies, including American Interactive Media, CNN, DVD EXPRESS, DoubleClick, Excite/At Home, Intel, Lycos, MovieFone/AOL, NBC, MSNBC, Major League Baseball, Microsoft, OnRadio, VideoSeeker, and Yahoo! Additional information can be found at www.intervu.net.

This press release contains forward-looking statements which involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

General Dynamics Awarded $1.2 Billion for Second FY11 Virginia-class Submarine by U.S. Navy.

GROTON, Conn., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has released $1.2 billion for the construction of the 14th Virginia-class submarine, SSN-787, to General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). This award marks the beginning of production of two submarines per year on the Virginia-class program.

The release of the funding allows procurement of long lead-time components that will support the planned official construction start later this year on the as-yet-unnamed submarine at Electric Boat and its teammate, Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, Va.

"Today represents the culmination of an extraordinary effort by the Virginia-class team," said John D. Holmander, Electric Boat's vice president for the Virginia Program. "From the engineers and designers who reduced the cost of the Virginia Class, to the shipbuilders who have delivered the submarines ahead of schedule and under budget, to the vendors who worked with us on cost-containment strategies, and of course the Navy, which has managed the program now recognized as a model for Pentagon procurement, this has truly been a collective effort."

Holmander also credited the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia congressional delegations for their tireless support of the Virginia-class program, resulting in approval for the Navy to double submarine production from one to two submarines per year.

"This milestone is possible only because of the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia delegations' efforts to educate their colleagues on the tremendous contribution of Virginia-class submarines to the United States' national security," Holmander said.

The shipbuilding team's attention remains focused on capturing additional efficiencies wherever possible, Holmander said.

"Reducing the cost of Virginia Class ships to the point where the Navy can afford to acquire two ships per year has demanded an intense process of continuous improvement," Holmander said. "Our task now is to ensure that we demonstrate additional improvement on each ship so taxpayers get the best possible return on the nation's investment in submarines."

The Virginia class is the first U.S. Navy warship designed from the keel up for the full range of mission requirements in the post-Cold War era. Optimized for maximum technological and operational flexibility, these submarines play a key role in the nation's defense with their stealth, firepower and unlimited endurance.

Virginia-class submarines displace 7,800 tons, with a hull length of 377 feet and a diameter of 34 feet. They are capable of speeds in excess of 25 knots and can dive to a depth greater than 800 feet, while carrying Mark 48 advanced capability torpedoes, Tomahawk land attack missiles and unmanned underwater vehicles.

Electric Boat last received funds for two submarines in 1991, when the Navy ordered the USS Connecticut (SSN 22) and USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), the final Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine.

More information about General Dynamics is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.

SOURCE General Dynamics Electric Boat

BASF launches Dispersions & Pigments website for North America.(Website overview)

M2 PRESSWIRE-June 24, 2011-: BASF launches Dispersions & Pigments website for North America(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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FLORHAM PARK , NJ, -- BASF's Dispersions & Pigments business in North America has launched a new website, /dpsolutions .

The new website provides customers with easy access to information about the company's high-value ingredients and solutions for: - decorative , industrial and transportation paints and coatings; - printing inks , overprint varnishes , functional coatings and adhesives for printing and packaging; - building and infrastructure materials; and, - nonwovens and fiber bonding .

"BASF's Dispersions & Pigments business works with customers to understand the needs of their industry. We apply science and the company's sustainability philosophy to help our customers solve their technical and formulation challenges," said Derek Fairclough , Senior Vice President, Dispersions & Pigments, for BASF in North America.

In addition to its broad portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments, effect pigments, colorants , formulation additives, specialty additives, and systems , BASF offers deep application and formulation expertise.

"Our customers in each of these industries face unique challenges, although there are some common themes across markets, including the need to address sustainability initiatives," said Fairclough. "We create the chemistry that helps our customers convert challenges into solutions."

For example, while BASF makes virtually every ingredient that architectural coatings manufacturers need, it can also help them achieve their most difficult goals, such as lowering volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while maintaining high performance.

Other sustainability initiatives include: - heat management for cool roofs ; - pavement preservation ; and, - flexible food packaging .

The new Dispersions & Pigments website is designed to offer easy navigation and features and functionality that help users find the information they need quickly. In addition to featured industry areas, the site contains a newsroom area for the latest press releases and publications. BASF -- The Chemical Company

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,400 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.7 billion in 2010. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visit www.basf.us .

BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than EUR63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately 109 ,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com or in the Social Media Newsroom at newsroom.basf.com .

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Comstock Mortgage Chooses Placemaking Group's Sacramento Office to Redesign Web Site.

Placemaking Group, a public relations firm with offices in Sacramento, California and the San Francisco Bay Area, has signed an agreement with Comstock Mortgage to redesign the company's website.

The Company said Comstock Mortgage is a Sacramento-based mortgage lender, serving Northern California since 1987 in all areas of home loan financing as both a mortgage banker and mortgage broker. The company has seven offices throughout Northern California.

"We look forward to putting our expertise in Internet and e-mail marketing, social media and web development to work for Comstock Mortgage," says Dennis Erokan, president of Placemaking Group. "We are known for creating successful websites that increase awareness and drive business growth. "

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PRESIDENT SIGNS CONTINUING RESOLUTION, EXTENDING GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO APRIL 8 AND CUTTING ANOTHER $6 BILLION.

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (A۰P۰L۰U):

President Obama today signed legislation funding the federal government through April 8 while cutting another $6 billion from current discretionary spending.

The House passed the bill on Tuesday and the Senate ratified the measure on Friday. The sixth continuing resolution to fund the government since the new fiscal year began on October 1, 2010, the legislation gives the White House and Congress another three weeks to negotiate a spending plan for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year, which ends September 30.

H.J.Res 48 reduces or terminates a total of 25 programs for a savings of $3.5 billion, including:

Climate Effects Network - Science Application (U.S. Geological Survey) = -$10.5 million. This program to "provide data for forecasting the effects of climate change" was not funded in the President's budget request.

Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Funding (EPA) = -$5 million. This funding was provided by the last Congress for the EPA to assist Congress in enacting the Cap and Trade legislation. This program was not funded in the President's budget request.

Public Telecommunications Facilities and Construction (Commerce Department = -$19 million. The mandated conversions of public television stations to digital broadcasting and other mandated conversion efforts are now completed and the funds are no longer necessary. This termination was requested in the President's budget request.

Career Pathways Innovation Fund (Labor Department) = -$125 million. This reduction was included in the President's budget request, as well as the Senate Democrats' most recent CR proposal. This discretionary funding is not necessary as the program received $500 million in mandatory funding provided in the "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010."

Corporation for Public Broadcasting = -$50 million. The bill terminates the "Fiscal Stabilization Fund" which provides funding increases to public broadcasting stations to offset reduced public donations. The bill also terminates the "Radio Interconnection" project that was completed in 2010. These programs were also terminated in the President's budget request as well as the Senate Democrats' most recent CR proposal.

Internet Technology Funds (Social Security Administration) = -$200 million. The CR reduces carry-over funding for information technology and telecommunication activities. The funds in this account do not expire - essentially creating a "slush fund" which totaled over $825 million at the beginning of fiscal year 2011. The SSA budget requested use of only $200 million of this funding this year, and the reduction of $200 million in this bill leaves more than sufficient funding available. This reduction was also included in the Senate Democrats' recent CR proposal.

Brownfields Redevelopment (Housing and Urban Development Department) = -$17.5 million. All activities undertaken by this program are also eligible for funding through the Community Development Block Grant. No funds were requested for this program in the President's budget request.

The CR also eliminates $2.6 billion in earmark account funding that was automatically renewed in the CR approved by the previous Congress in December. In previous years, this funding would have gone to earmarked programs and projects. These earmark cuts include:

Agriculture

-$24 million - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Salaries and Expenses

-$37 million - Natural Resources Conservation Service - Conservation Operations

-$30 million - Natural Resources Conservation Service - Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations

-$3 million - Rural Community Development Grants

-$3 million - National Center for Natural Products

-$3 million - Agricultural Pest Facility

-$10 million - Various Agricultural Grants

-$115 million - Agriculture Research Service

-$122 million - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Research and Education

-$11 million - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Extension

Commerce/Justice/Science

-$5 million - International Trade Administration - Operations and Administration

-$2 million - Minority Business Development

-$20 million -NIST - Scientific and Technology Research

-$47 million - NIST - Research Facility Construction

-$99 million - NOAA - Operations, Research, and Facilities

-$18 million - NOAA - Procurement Acquisition and Construction

-$185 million - State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance - Byrne projects

-$91 million - Juvenile Justice Programs

-$169 million - Community Oriented Policing Services - Technology projects

-$25 million - Community Oriented Policing Services - Methamphetamine projects

-$63 million - NASA - Cross Agency Support

Interior

-$7 million - U.S. Geological Survey - Surveys, Investigations, and Research

-$6 million - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Science and Technology

Analog Devices, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.(Financial report)

NORWOOD, Mass. -- Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended April 30, 2011, after the market closes on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Following the issuance of the press release regarding the financial results, the company will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, the same day.

To participate in the live call, please dial 706-634-7193 ten minutes before the call begins and provide the password, "ADI", at the prompt. The conference call will also broadcast live on the internet and may be accessed on Analog Devices' Investor Relations website at investor.analog.com.

A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and may be accessed for up to one week, by dialing 800-642-1687 and entering the conference ID57778580.

Both the press release and archived version of the webcast will be available at investor.analog.com.

About Analog Devices, Inc.

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating over 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "ADI" and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

Online social supports.(GOOD month)

* Online social supports: Getting seniors to use the Internet more could reduce their rates of depression and cut healthcare costs, according to a new report from The Phoenix Center.

Agito Networks Joins Cisco Technology Developer Program; Completes Interoperability Testing.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Agito Networks, Inc.(TM), the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that it has joined the Cisco Technology Developer Program as part of the program's IP Communications solution category. In addition, the company announced that its RoamAnywhere(TM) Mobility Router(TM) has successfully completed interoperability testing with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, version 6.1.

The Cisco Technology Developer Program (http://www.cisco.com/go/ctdp) unites Cisco with third-party developers of hardware and software to deliver tested interoperable solutions to joint customers. Members of the program share Cisco's strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction, and are required to undergo interoperability testing based on criteria set forth by Cisco. With Cisco Technology Developer Program member offerings such as Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, customers can more quickly deploy a broad range of Cisco-compatible business applications that can enhance the capabilities, performance, and management of their Cisco network.

According to Cisco, the interoperability testing is designed to simulate typical customer configurations, and does not replace the need for on-site testing in conjunction with actual implementation.

About Agito Networks

Agito Networks is the award-winning technology leader in enterprise mobility. Its product, the RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, is an innovative enterprise fixed mobile convergence (eFMC) platform enabling enterprises to extend voice and Unified Communications to cell phones. RoamAnywhere is the first and only network appliance that fuses enterprise wireless LANs, carrier cellular networks, IP telephony and location technology to mobilize voice and data applications, while remaining agnostic to customers' choices of carrier and equipment vendors. Agito enables low-cost in-building voice coverage, reduced cellular costs, improved enterprise visibility and control over cellular usage, and better accessibility and responsiveness for mobile workers. A Red Herring 100 winner, Agito was named a Coolest Emerging Technology Vendor by CRN. RoamAnywhere has received numerous industry awards, including earning Product of the Year honors from Unified Communications and Internet Telephony magazines, and being named one of the Top 10 Products of the Year by eWEEK. CTO Timothy Olson was also named one of the year's Best CTOs by InfoWorld. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company is venture backed by Battery Ventures, Castile Ventures and ITX International. Go to http://www.agitonetworks.com/ for more information.

   Agito Networks and RoamAnywhere are trademarks of Agito Networks, Inc.     Editorial Contact:    Dan Spalding    Agito Networks, Inc.    (408) 919-8025    dspalding@agitonetworks.com  

CONTACT: Dan Spalding of Agito Networks, Inc., +1-408-919-8025, dspalding@agitonetworks.com

Web site: http://www.agitonetworks.com/ http://www.cisco.com/go/ctdp

Zayo Bandwidth Deploys Accedian Networks(TM) Platform.

Accedian Network's ESAP(TM) Ethernet Service Assurance Platform enables premium, SLA-backed QoS for Zayo's high performance 3G and 4G mobile backhaul offerings.

MONTREAL -- Accedian Networks(TM), a leading provider of Packet Performance Assurance(TM) solutions for telecom, cable and wireless operators, announced today that Zayo Bandwidth, a regional provider of high bandwidth services, has selected and deployed Accedian Networks' ESAP(TM) Ethernet Service Assurance Platform to monitor Quality of Service (QoS) and assure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in its high performance Ethernet wireless backhaul network in the Northeastern US.

Zayo Bandwidth's network spans 95 markets in 12 states by leveraging over 17,000 route miles of fiber. As part of its growing service portfolio, Zayo provides carrier-grade Ethernet wireless backhaul for emerging, packet-based 3G and 4G wireless networks. Accedian Networks EtherNID(TM) packet assurance demarcation units and the functionality of the ESAP platform enable Zayo's Ethernet backhaul services to meet the strict SLAs required by 3G, WiMAX and LTE wireless networks currently in deployment nationwide.

Accedian Networks' solution provides service assurance for point-to-point, multi-point and mesh network configurations, allowing wireless backhaul providers to guarantee service performance between each base station and the Mobile Switching Center (MSC). Unique in-service test functionality provides continuous monitoring of all critical SLA parameters, including one-way latency, jitter, committed throughput and service availability without affecting critical, real-time applications such as VoIP and mobile video.

"Accedian Networks' platform helps us to deliver SLA-backed wireless backhaul services by providing Ethernet performance monitoring and management visibility directly to each cell-site." commented Troy Kau, Vice President of Engineering at Zayo Bandwidth. "The EtherNIDs versatility as a both an in-line measurement probe and intelligent demarcation device allows us to fully instrument our network, establish end-to-end Ethernet OAM, and, in relevant applications, provide fiber extension to cell sites in a cost-effective manner."

"Our solutions are optimized for the SLA assurance demands of high-performance 3G and 4G wireless backhaul networks." explained Patrick Ostiguy, founding President & CEO of Accedian Networks. "Our unique, carrier-grade, silicon-based design allows our units to process all packets passing through them at full wire-speed, enabling a wide array of service creation and assurance functionality including service mapping, bandwidth policing, traffic filtering, and in-service RFC-2544 throughput testing - all without affecting the service itself."

Accedian Networks' EtherNID demarcation units will be included in a mobile backhaul demonstration at CTIA Wireless 2008, 1-3 April, Las Vegas, NV at the Nortel booth, #1939. EtherNID units running the Packet Assurance Agent (PAA(TM)) will provide live monitoring of the exceptional one-way delay and jitter performance of Nortel's latest generation Optical Multiservice Edge (OME) mobile backhaul solutions. Accedian Networks' products will also be on display at the JDSU booth, #3202.

About Accedian Networks

Accedian Networks(TM) is a leading provider of Packet Performance Assurance(TM) solutions that enable wireless operators, service providers and cable MSOs to deliver carrier-grade, packet-based applications including VoIP, IPTV, video-conferencing and transparent LAN services over Ethernet, IP/MPLS, and wireless 3G / 4G / WiMAX networks.

Accedian Networks' Ethernet Service Assurance Platform (ESAP(TM)) provides in-service monitoring, loopback testing, remote troubleshooting, service management and network demarcation for high-performance wireless backhaul, business services and carrier hand-off applications. Ethernet service creation simplifies end-to-end service provisioning and enforcement without expensive network upgrades.

EtherNID(TM) packet assurance demarcation units allow providers to regain control of their services by establishing end-to-end, standards-based operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) over converged multi-technology and multi-provider networks, while enabling value-added services backed by assured Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Accedian Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

For additional information, please visit: www.Accedian.com, or call 1-866-685-8181 or +1 (514) 331-6181.

About Zayo Bandwidth

Based in Louisville, Colo., Zayo Bandwidth is a regional provider of high capacity fiber-based bandwidth services to carriers and large enterprises in 95 markets spanning 12 states. Zayo Bandwidth owns and operates fiber optic networks in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, providing bandwidth services including private line, wavelength, Ethernet, Internet and colocation. Zayo Bandwidth customers include carriers, web-centric companies, public institutions and bandwidth-intensive enterprises. Zayo's mission is to provide fiber-based bandwidth, responsive service and a strong network. Visit us at www.zayo.com.

Accedian, EtherNID, MetroNID, SLA-meter, Performance Assurance Agent, PAA, Multi-SLA, Ether-PRO, EtherSHELF, Ethernet Service Assurance Platform (ESAP), EVC-Builder, "Packet Performance Assurance", "Delivering Service Performance with Assurance" and "Map-out the Health of your Network" are trademarks of Accedian Networks Inc.

Powerlock's Pioneering Hi-Tech Device Combats Custom Wheel Rim Theft; Auto Theft Funds Now Linked to Terrorism; First Ever Wireless Security for Wheels Casts Safety Net Over $4 Billion Industry.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Rap and NBA stars such as Jay Z, Nelly, Snoop Dog, Master P, Shaquille O'Neill and Allen Iverson may soon be rolling into their nearest AAMCO store to pick up Wheel Safe, a new inventive device from Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK). They'll get there even faster when they learn that authorities have now linked the black market profits from auto theft to several terrorist organizations. For the first time ever, a wireless electronic security system can now lock the wheels. Wheel Safe, which fits on your key chain, sends a signal to lock the wheels, tires and the custom rims, preventing even the most skilled rim robber from taking off with booty that can be priced as high as $20,000.

U.S. sales of custom wheels were up to $4.5 billion last year. Time Magazine noted that the sales from the custom rim phenomenon are "fast and furious ... wheels have been getting dressed up, transforming these ordinary auto parts into urban fashion statements, starting with the hip-hop crowd and spreading to suburbanites who drive SUVs." Countless crimes and crime rings associated with rim theft, including several murders, have made headlines in the past few years. As reported to CBC news, the Investigative Services division for the Insurance Bureau of Canada is convinced that funds from auto theft are supporting terrorist activities.

Powerlock International Corp. (www.powerlock.com) will start distribution of Wheel Safe in 47 AAMCO stores in the greater Los Angeles area with the intention to expand into the New York market by the end of 2007.

Rick Fass, president of Powerlock, said, "Rim theft is a major problem. People are getting killed. Terrorist groups are getting funded from the illegal profits. The custom rim marketplace is still growing strong. We felt the urgent need to be the first to market with this very important product that protects one of the fastest growing industries in our country."

Dog The Bounty Hunter, the star of A&E's No. 1-rated reality television show and noted patriot, is the spokesperson for Powerlock's Wheel Safe product line. Dog filmed a 30-second video news release which is currently running on national cable news stations.

The Wheel Safe Electronic Security Alarm System is the world's first wireless anti-theft device for a vehicle's wheels and tires. Each wheel has a wireless electronic sensor mounted on it. This sensor is similar to a traditional wheel balance weight. The actual device is mounted underneath the vehicle's dashboard. If any wheel is removed from its hub, or tampered with, an integrated siren will sound. Wheel Safe(R) may also be integrated to alert the owner via text message on his cell phone in real time.

Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes," "belief," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "will," or "plans" to be uncertain and forward looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reference Articles:

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Onyx Graphics Announces Onyx Workflow Software Version 6.5 for Wide Format Production Environments.

New Release Increases Processing Speed, Includes Ink Usage Tracking Feature

SALT LAKE CITY, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Onyx Graphics today announced it has released version 6.5 of its Color Production workflow software packages including Onyx ProductionHouse(TM), Onyx PosterShop(R) and Onyx RIPCenter(TM) software. Version 6.5 includes performance improvements of up to 30 percent over version 6.0 and an Ink Usage Tracking feature that helps print providers estimate ink usage before a job is run. All version 6.5 software packages are available for order now.

Key Features

Onyx Graphics workflow software version 6.5 has been optimized to run on Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 and greater platforms. Users will see performance improvements of 20 to 30 percent over version 6.0 when using version 6.5 and the recommended platform. Version 6.5 is fully compatible with color output, printer drivers and media profiles developed in version 6.0.

A new Ink Usage Tracking feature is included that can estimate the amount of ink that will be used before the print is run. This feature gives print providers valuable cost-tracking tools that can help them understand the true costs of a specific print job in order to maximize profitability. Tracking is available for all dot patterns and resolutions. The information is retained in a job log for easy access and customization, which enables the user to make ink usage adjustments to optimize print output.

"This version of Onyx Graphics workflow software reflects the company's dedication to giving our customers the best tools to improve productivity and profitability," said Walter S. Noot, General Manager of Onyx Graphics. "In order for users to stay competitive, they need to increase productivity and reduce costs. We believe the new features we are introducing in version 6.5 address those specific needs."

Easy Upgrade Path for Version 6.0 Users

Users of version 6.0 can use Onyx AutoUpdate for a free downloadable upgrade to version 6.5. Onyx AutoUpdate is a free companion application to Onyx Graphics Workflow Software version 6.0 or greater that checks the installed version's software settings and automatically downloads any needed updates. It is available for immediate download from the Onyx Graphics web site at http://www.onyxgfx.com/ .

Availability and Pricing

Onyx Graphics workflow software version 6.5 is available for order now. The suggested list prices, which have not changed from version 6.0, are $4,995 for Onyx ProductionHouse; $2,995 for Onyx PosterShop and $1,195 for Onyx RIPCenter. Version 6.5 distribution is on DVD-ROM.

Users of version 5.5 and version 5.6 can upgrade to version 6.5 by purchasing a Product Upgrade, which ranges from $395 to $995 depending on the software package.

About Onyx Graphics

Onyx Graphics, a division of Oce Display Graphics Systems, Inc., develops and markets commercial printing software and solutions for the digital color printing marketplace. Its award-winning and market-leading products include Onyx ProductionHouse Onyx PosterShop and Onyx RIPCenter software packages. Onyx Graphics is the leading developer of large format digital color printing software with the largest installed base worldwide. For more information, visit Onyx Graphics at http://www.onyxgfx.com/ .

About Oce

Oce is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Netherlands-based Oce N.V. , with a workforce of around 21,500 people and 2004 revenues of $3.3 billion, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Japan. Oce's North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were $1.2 billion for fiscal 2004, and employment is currently 8,100. For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oceusa.com/ . Outside the U.S., consult http://www.oce.com/ .

"Onyx" and "Onyx PosterShop" are registered trademarks, and "Onyx ProductionHouse" and "Onyx RIPCenter" are trademarks of Onyx Graphics, a division of Oce Display Graphics Systems, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectively acknowledged.

CONTACT: Kelli Ramirez of Onyx Graphics, +1-530-346-2146, mobile, +1-530-305-5347, fax, +1-530-346-0037, or email, kelli.ramirez@onyxgfx.com

Web site: http://www.onyxgfx.com/ http://www.oceusa.com/ http://www.oce.com/