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Users Receive Breaking News, Finance, Entertainment, Fashion, Personal Tech or Any Other Topic of Interest Via Up-to-the-Minute Headlines and Images.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27 -- RealNetworks(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:RNWK) , the global leader in digital media delivery, is announcing today the beta launch of RealTime, a free desktop toolbar, news reader and screen saver that brings up-to-the-minute personalized information and images to the desktop. The program integrates with users' Web browsers allowing single-click subscription to favorite stocks, weather, personalized life-style information, news feeds and blogs with information delivered right back to the desktop.
The screen saver rotates through favorite headlines along with their accompanying photos or images. With one click, the user can read the story about a baseball pitcher, stock updates, information about the war in Iraq, a new salad recipe or the latest handheld device.
Real is teaming with the Associated Press, Reuters, Interactive Data, SmartMoney, Feedster and The Weather Channel Interactive to ensure RealTime users get the most current information available. RealTime provides editorial recommendations based on all of this data and allows users to personalize the product either from the RealTime Web site or as the consumer surfs the Web. When a user visits a favorite Web site, such as ESPN.com or Parenting.com, that person instantly sees whether that site has a feed. With a click of the mouse, the feed is added and the user can resume their work or playtime on the computer.
RealTime is available in its beta form at www.realtime.com. Additional features will be added as the product heads toward its official release in early 2007. Real invites users to comment on the product at http://blog.realtime.com/ .
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and software including Rhapsody(TM), RealPlayer(R) 10, and casual PC and mobile games. RealNetworks has more than 2.2 million paid subscribers to its premium digital media http://www.real.com/ . Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use RealNetworks' products and services to create and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices.
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New Channel Features Around-the-Clock Original Programming From Popular OPRAH Personalities.
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Harpo Radio, Inc. and XM Satellite Radio have announced the highly anticipated "Oprah & Friends" channel debut today at 11:00 a.m. ET on XM Satellite Radio (XM 156), America's leading satellite radio service with more than seven million subscribers. The new channel features a broad range of caller-driven, original talk programming created and produced by Harpo Radio exclusively for XM Satellite Radio.
The programming on "Oprah & Friends" features a mix of celebrities and everyday people in conversation with the shows' hosts, as well as listeners, through call-ins and e-mails. Donald Trump, Julia Louis- Dreyfus, Annette Bening, Jon Bon Jovi, Nora Ephron, Carnie Wilson, Norman Lear, The New York Times' columnist Thomas Friedman, former presidential candidate Sen. Dennis Kucinich, and others are among those scheduled to appear on "Oprah & Friends" during the first few weeks of broadcast.
Harpo Productions, Inc. produces the number one rated, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," creates and develops original TV programming, and operates Oprah.com, a premier women's lifestyle website.
XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 7 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal.
With a wide variety of daily and weekly shows hosted by popular personalities from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and O, The Oprah Magazine, "Oprah & Friends" features around-the-clock programming on topics ranging from nutrition, fitness and health to self improvement, home decor and current events. Show hosts include legendary poet and bestselling author Dr. Maya Angelou; interior design expert Nate Berkus; financial coach and money expert Jean Chatzky; renowned exercise physiologist and fitness expert Bob Greene; O, The Oprah Magazine Editor-At-Large Gayle King; noted cardiologist and award- winning author Dr. Mehmet Oz; distinguished psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Robin Smith; and spiritual teacher and internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Marianne Williamson.
"For me, being a part of XM Radio is a full-circle moment because I started out in radio when I was 16 years old and now I'm able to share the airwaves with my friends," said Oprah.
"XM's more than seven million subscribers will now benefit from Oprah Winfrey's unparalleled track record of creating programming that entertains, informs and inspires," said Hugh Panero, CEO, XM Satellite Radio. "The shows heard on the 'Oprah & Friends' channel reflect XM and Harpo's shared commitment to engaging audiences by creating personal connections with listeners."
Among the original shows included in the lineup for the "Oprah & Friends" channel debut on XM:
"The Oprah and Gayle Show" -- Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King provide a fly-
on-the-wall glimpse into their great friendship as they talk about
everything from the latest news to daily gossip in this "reality radio"
show.
"The Gayle King Show" -- King offers her unique perspective on an array of
topics ranging from current events and cultural trends to politics as well
as compelling daily interviews with celebrities and notable public
figures.
"The Dr. Robin Show" -- Through call-ins and interviews with guest
experts, Dr. Robin Smith helps listeners learn how to strip away emotional
barriers so that they can experience more fulfilling and enriching
relationships.
"The Jean Chatzky Show" -- Offering life-changing financial pointers that
help lower debt and find financial security, Chatzky welcomes guest
experts and takes calls from listeners.
"The Dr. Oz Show" -- Dr. Oz engages callers with discussions on healing
techniques, preventative medicine and the latest in health news so that
listeners can make well-informed decisions about their health.
"The Bob Greene Show" -- Greene takes his best-selling fitness
philosophies directly to XM listeners by providing them with advice,
emotional support, and guidance on their road to better health.
"The Marianne Williamson Show" -- Williamson shares her spiritual wisdom
with XM listeners as she explores how current social and political issues
may affect our lives, and how we can all be part of a solution in a world
weighed down by troubles.
"The Dr. Maya Angelou Show" -- The legendary Dr. Maya Angelou takes on
issues spanning race, sex, age, and religion with famous, infamous and
everyday people. She shares her remarkable wisdom and inspires listeners
as they search for their own true voices.
"The Nate Berkus Show" -- America's most sought-after designer takes
listeners' questions on home decor and style and helps them create living
spaces that reflect their personal tastes and lifestyles.
"Oprah & Friends Sampler" -- Providing daily highlights, listeners will
have a chance to "sample" all the programming offered on the "Oprah &
Friends" channel.
"Weekend Encore" -- This weekly compilation of the highlights and
memorable conversations from each show on "Oprah & Friends" gives busy XM
listeners an opportunity to catch up with their favorite "Friends" every
weekend.
Complete programming information, including show descriptions, air dates and times, is available online at http://www.xmradio.com/oprah and http://www.oprah.com/xm.
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Party at Trump Tower.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Premiere Publishing Group, Inc. (PPG), with its wholly owned subsidiaries Sobe Life, LLC Publisher of Trump Magazine and Poker Life Magazine have announced that on September 20, 2006 PPG CEO, Michael Jacobson, Donald J. Trump, and Ivanka Trump hosted the "Trump Magazine Going Public Celebration" for two hundred invited guests.
Attendees included executives from the Trump Organization, Rolls Royce, Daniel Mink Watches, Sector Watches, Trump Mortgage, and members of the press: NY Post, Daily News, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, and many more.
Trump magazine's current cover features Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump's daughter, available on news-stands now.
Mr. Trump will appear on Trump Magazine's national fall Issue cover releasing nationally on news-stands October 10, 2006.
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mkSolaire(TM) by Michelle Kaufmann Designs makes it easy to go green.
This open, spacious, loft-like home is designed to offer healthy living in the city.
Affordable, prefabricated small lot home introduced by US architect Michelle Kaufmann. The roofs and windows address the challenges of the standard row house by sculpting natural light and fresh air into the center of the home. Exclusive use of non-toxic, recyclable and renewable materials require less energy to build and maintain. mkSolaire(TM) is available in two, three and four story options.
Michelle Kaufmann Designs are architects and designers interested in making well designed buildings through using sustainable methods and materials.
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The Times Center - opening in September 2007.
The New York Times has just announced that The Times Center will open to the public in September 2007. The Times Center is a part of The Times's new headquarters designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
Located in the heart of Times Square on West 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, The Times Center will include two major spaces: The Stage and The Hall. Both will serve an array of cultural offerings and will be available for rent for public and private events.
"We are thrilled to have such a beautiful, new home for our many TimesTalks and other New York Times events," said Alyse Myers, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, The New York Times Media Group. "But we are equally delighted to offer a state-of-the-art facility that will change the cultural landscape of New York City once it becomes fully utilized by the city's nonprofit and cultural communities, our advertisers and the general public. It's owned by The Times, but we want people to recognize The Times Center for what it is: a New York institution that is open to everyone."
The Stage features a 378-seat auditorium and a stage that measures 40 feet by 10 feet and can expand by another 10 feet. It is appropriate for lectures, small concerts, film screenings, readings, award programs, debates, seminars, product launches and more. The Stage includes wireless Internet feeds for meetings and distance-learning events as well as greenrooms, dressing rooms and production office facilities.
The Hall, the other component of The Times Center located directly below The Stage, can accommodate 400 people for banquets and as many as 700 for receptions. It is also appropriate for trade shows, exhibitions, lectures and meetings.
The Stage and The Hall are available for rent beginning in September 2007 and are currently accepting reservations. Information on renting can be found at www.thetimescenter.com or by calling the booking line at (212) 556-4300.
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon:
Red Rescue Team for Game Boy Advance SP, the newest video game in Nintendo's popular Pokemon series, for the first time lets players actually become Pokemon. The game will be available on Sept. 20.
The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems, and upcoming Wii(TM) console. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.2 billion video games and more than 375 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(R), Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere.
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Actress Roselyn Sanchez, currently starring in the hit TV series "Without a Trace," presents the 2006 Mercury Milan Voga to Rick Schmidt, winner of the eBay auction for the customized vehicle designed by Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo.
DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- After sharing the spotlight with Latin America's top designers during Miami Fashion Week, the Mercury Milan Voga returned to Motor City where actress Roselyn Sanchez presented its keys to new owner, Rick Schmidt of Ocala, FL. Schmidt is the winner of the eBay auction for the exclusive vehicle that was customized by Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo to capture the spirit and style of the American Latino culture.
All proceeds from the Milan Voga auction were donated to MANA, a National Latina Organization that strives to empower and improve the lives of Hispanic women through leadership development, community service and advocacy.
Mercury is a brand of Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., USA. Ford manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents.
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"Time Again...Amy Grant Live" on September 26th.
Grant to Be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19th.
After selling over 25 million albums worldwide, winning numerous GRAMMY(R) Awards and countless other career milestones, Amy Grant is releasing her first live recording in 25 years with "TIME AGAIN...AMY GRANT LIVE" on September 26th. In anticipation of this release and in celebration of her illustrious career, Grant will be honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19th. She is the first artist with roots in Contemporary Christian Music to receive such an honor.
The Word Records Amy Grant project offers Christian and mainstream hits from the past 25 years including "Lead Me On," "Good For Me," "Stay For A While," "Simple Things," "Saved By Love," "Out In The Open," "In A Little While," "Thy Word," "Father's Eyes," El Shaddai," "Oh How The Years Go By," "Baby Baby," "Eye To Eye," "Ask Me," "After The Fire," "Carry You," "Believe," "Every Heartbeat" and "If These Walls Could Speak." The CD additionally features a new studio recording of "In A Little While" and bonus material on the DVD includes behind the scenes/making-of footage, song-by-song descriptions, breakfast with Amy's fan club, "fan cam" footage, "hanging with the band" and more.
Word Records is a part of Word Label Group, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company. The Word Label Group leads the industry with over fifty years of music-making history.
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In the September 25 issue (on newsstands Monday, September 18) "Women & Leadership: The Next Generation," Newsweek looks at the next generation of leaders and talks to some of America's most dynamic pioneers as part of Newsweek's ongoing leadership series and the second installment focusing on women. Plus: The Dems' 'Entourage,' an exclusive inspection of Baghdad's most dangerous neighborhood, Bush on torture, the Pope and Islam, abused spouses target a controversial custody strategy and baby boomers and classic cars.
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Campaign Created In-House with Emphasis on the Depth of NYT Journalism.
THESE TIMES DEMAND THE TIMES.
The New York Times has announced its new branding campaign, "These Times Demand The Times", focusing on the high-quality journalism produced by the Times reporters in print and online.
The campaign will launch to coincide with the new fall television season. A 30- and 60- second TV commercial will illustrate, in reverse, the unfolding story of how news is reported, beginning with the finished paper in the reader's hands and working backwards to the reporter on the ground. The spots can be viewed at TheseTimesDemandTheTimes.com, a microsite specially created for the campaign. Other ads will highlight the path of several reporters, editors and columnists with vignettes of their personal stories and how they work as journalists. A special 24-page insert in the paper as well as radio, video and banners online, and targeted marketing on Yahoo! will also convey the message.
The campaign launch includes high-profile TV spots that are planned to air during the "Today Show," "Good Morning America," "20/20" and "Nightline," and during season premieres of "Lost," "The Office," "Boston Legal," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Law and Order." Sixty-second radio spots will air on local radio. There will be online banners posted at NYTimes.com, IHT.com and About.com, and extensive positioning in the trades including a four-page consecutive insertion in AdAge.
"In these incredibly exciting, technologically fast-paced times, consumers and advertisers more than ever are searching for a trusted brand that reports the news with authority, accuracy and clarity," said Alyse Myers, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, The New York Times Media Group. "Our new campaign speaks directly to these issues: these times absolutely demand The Times."
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For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do to Make Our Country Better by Sacha Zimmerman.
Despite challenges in the Middle East, the war on terrorism and steep gas prices, America remains a resilient and optimistic nation. Reader's Digest today announced plans to publish a collection of simple yet empowering actions every American can take to continue to make America a better place. For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do to Make Our Country Better, by Sacha Zimmerman, will be available wherever books are sold on October 19, 2006 (http://www.rd.com/foramerica).
For America contains forewords written by Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and William Jefferson Clinton.
Written by Reader's Digest Washington Bureau Senior Editor Sacha Zimmerman, For America will be released in conjunction with an editorial event in the October issue of Reader's Digest magazine titled "America 2.0: The Upgrade."
For America is a powerful, motivational book organized into eight broad themes such as Ending Hatred, Influencing Leadership, and Improving Communities. Each section includes 10 to 20 simple deeds that people can do immediately for the benefit of their families, their communities, and America as a whole.
An elegant, gift-sized (5 1/4" x 7 1/4") 208-page hard-cover book with an embossed cloth cover and cream ragged-edged pages, For America is priced at $15.00 (ISBN: 0-7621-0829-0).
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global publisher and direct marketer of products that inform, enrich, entertain and inspire people of all ages and cultures around the world. Global headquarters are located at Pleasantville, New York. The company's main Web site is at www.rd.com.
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Kabul, September 10, 2006 - President Hamid Karzai inaugurated the brand new, state-of-the-art Coca-Cola bottling plant in Kabul. The modern non-alcoholic beverages production plant has been set up on a 60,000 square meters plot in the Bagrami Industrial Area.
The substantial investment of up to 25 million US Dollars made in the Coca-Cola Kabul Plant is seen as a significant endorsement of the Afghan Government's efforts to push ahead with the country's reconstruction on all fronts and to attract local and foreign investment.
Inaugurating the plant, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai described this investment as "an important step forward to economic growth, self sufficiency and better future of Afghanistan."
President Karzai was accompanied at the inauguration ceremony by members of the Afghan Cabinet, senior government officials as well as diplomats and representatives of International organizations.
"Afghanistan is a country promising a lot of growth opportunity for our business," stated the Country Manager of Coca-Cola for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Rizwan U. Khan.
Coca-Cola's business in Afghanistan will be managed by Southern Eurasia Region, headquartered in Istanbul.
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NVIDIA(R) GoForce(TM) Handheld Technology Powers Global Mobile TV Roll-Outs Enabling a New Viewing Experience for Consumers.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, has announced that its NVIDIA GoForce handheld graphics processing units (GPUs), are powering some of the world's first mobile TV production roll outs.
DVB-H, or Digital Video Broadcasting for handheld devices, delivers digital broadcast quality TV to your mobile phone. NVIDIA GoForce handheld GPUs provide hardware acceleration for Mobile TV, delivering higher quality visuals than devices using only software, and with less drain on the battery.
The first of these devices to launch was the Samsung P910 in Italy, and due to launch in 2006 in the US is the Forseer device, designed and manufactured by HTC, and coming to market with Modeo, a subsidiary of Crown Castle International.
Launched first in Italy shortly before the commencement of the 2006 World Cup, 3G operators '3' and TIM, rolled out the Samsung P910, one of the world's first DVB-H handsets. While the handset resembles a basic clamshell design, once opened, the screen can be rotated 90 degrees to allow for a more natural angle for television viewing.
During 2005, Modeo successfully piloted its DVB-H mobile broadcast network in Pittsburgh. Modeo plans to launch completed DVB-H networks during 2006 in select major US markets, including New York City. Modeo is currently working on a nationwide deployment of its network to the top 30 US markets, with launches targeted throughout 2007.
It has been predicted that around 24 million US mobile users will be paying for some form of TV/Video content and services on their mobile devices by 2010.
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Determined to develop one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world while staying true to the iconic BlackBerry user experience, Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) has announced its latest innovation in mobile handsets - the small, smart and stylish BlackBerry Pearl™.
This feature-rich smartphone incorporates best-in-class technology that is remarkably small and incredibly easy-to-use. The BlackBerry Pearl comes complete with digital camera, multimedia capabilities and an expandable memory slot for the first time, while continuing to provide the BlackBerry experience.
BlackBerry Pearl is incredibly small, easy-to-use smartphone. And, it offers the full BlackBerry experience - including email, phone, web browser, text messaging, organizer applications and more.
The BlackBerry Pearl will be available from T-Mobile USA in the United States beginning September 12. It will also be available in October from Rogers Wireless in Canada and a variety of carriers in Europe. Availability in Asia-Pacific and Latin America is expected later this year.
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information, including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario Canada, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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Studio to Launch Sales Campaign for 'Casino Royale' and 'Rocky Balboa' as Well as Movie Franchises 'Legally Blonde,' 'WarGames,' 'Species' and 'Into The Blue'.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) is reinvigorating its worldwide television distribution operation, hiring senior management and bringing a number of new high profile programs to buyers around the globe.
Adding fuel to its distribution pipeline, MGM Worldwide Television Distribution Group will handle the international television sales for "Casino Royale" the new James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, and "Rocky Balboa," the sixth and final Rocky movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Leveraging proven properties within the massive MGM library, the MGM Worldwide Television Distribution Group will launch a worldwide sales campaign.
In addition to its new program offerings, the MGM Worldwide Television Distribution Group will continue to handle distribution of over 4,000 movie titles and 10,000 television series that make up the MGM library, the world's largest modern filmed and television library. Among the key television properties featured in the MGM catalogue are "Stargate SG-1," the sci-fi series that is celebrating its record-setting 200th episode on the Sci-Fi Channel, and the immensely popular drama series "The L Word," which airs on Showtime in the U.S.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries.
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Acclaimed Book Now Updated and Expanded by World's Leading iPod and iTunes Web Site.
Need some light weekend reading? If you own Apple Computer's iPod or are thinking of buying one, The Free iPod Book 2.2 from iLounge.com is a must-read -- an eye-popping guide to All Things iPod, iTunes, and beyond.
Freshly expanded from its acclaimed prior edition, recently recommended by The Wall Street Journal's Walter Mossberg as "the free manual on getting the most from your iPod," the free iPod Book 2.2 is the industry's leading publication on iPods, accessories, iTunes, and more. Now featuring over 200 pages and nearly 1,000 ratings of iPods and accessories, the Book 2.2 has been updated to cover every iPod subject of possible interest, organized in easy-to-digest, beautifully designed sections. And amazingly, the new edition is available today as a free PDF-format download from the iLounge.com web site -- no strings attached.
In addition to updates to its prior 100-plus iPod tips, this edition includes timely new guides to Apple's recently released Nike Sport Kit, iPod U2 Special Edition, and iPod troubleshooting, all presented within larger sections, such as iPods At The Gym, Buying a New iPod, and Maintaining and Repairing Your iPod. A special section called Gifting to iPod Fans will help you choose top gifts at any price level, while a section on Selling Your iPod will help you get a fair price for your old hardware.
Tired of cheap, me-too add-ons? The Book 2.2 spotlights new, high-end accessories, including the retrofitting of a $50,000 2006 Porsche Boxster with a $3,000 iPod video-ready kit, and over-$1,000 speaker systems from Geneva Lab. It also helps you find the best speakers, headphones, and iPod protectors -- no matter what your budget or fashion sensibilities. Whether you're looking for help with Apple's iTunes software, trying to pull music off of your iPod, attempting to create iPod-ready videos, or interested in cool non-iPod gadgets, the new Book has plenty to offer.
The Free iPod Book 2.2 can be downloaded today from http://www.ilounge.com/library, alongside earlier iLounge Buyers' Guides and Books dealing with older model iPods and their accessories.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, The Media LLC's iLounge is the world's leading resource of iPod information, not affiliated with or owned by Apple Computer or any other vendor of iPod accessories or services.
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Olay Definity Reflections of Hope Mirror to be auctioned, with Proceeds Benefiting The Skin Cancer Foundation.
LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Pressly, Virginia Madsen, James Denton, Isaiah Washington, Wentworth Miller and many more celebrities signed the Olay Definity Reflections of Hope Mirror at the TV Guide After Party Celebrating the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The beautiful antique mirror displaying the signatures of more than 25 celebrities will be auctioned on eBay beginning September 5th and closing September 15th. Olay will donate 100% of auction proceeds to The Skin Cancer Foundation, a Foundation devoted to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer.
A sponsor of this year's TV Guide After Party, Olay Definity hosted a beauty suite where celebrities had the opportunity to sign the one-of-a-kind mirror and sip on the exclusive Olay Defini-tini, the first-ever glowing cocktail debuting in two flavors: Pear and Luminous Lemonade.
Olay Definity hydrates to reduce the appearance of discolorations so what you see is luminous, more flawless skin.
P&G Beauty sells more than 130 different brands in over 180 countries worldwide that touch and improve lives daily. P&G Beauty brands include: Pantene(R), Head and Shoulders(R), Olay(R), Max Factor(R), Cover Girl(R), Gillette(R) Complete Skin Care for Men, Always(R), Joy(R), Hugo Boss(R), Wella(R), Herbal Essences(R), Clairol Nice 'n Easy(R) and SK-II(R).
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New Guide Latest in Merck's 100-Plus-Year Tradition of Providing Unbiased Health Resources as a Public Service to the Community.
Merck & Co., Inc. announced today the launch of a new free information resource for consumers -- the Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit -- a tool to help patients more effectively communicate with their doctors. Consumers can receive a copy of the Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit free-of-charge by visiting http://www.yourhealthnow.com/ or by calling (888) MERCK-38 (888-637-2538).
An annual physical is the one time people get a full assessment of their overall health. The Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit, which was created with the input of doctors and patients, advises people to spend a few minutes before each doctor's visit thinking about any recent changes in health or questions to be discussed with their doctor. This preparation can help patients have a more productive visit with their doctor and also can ensure that people do not leave the office with questions they forgot to ask.
The Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit follows the launch of the Guide to Affordable Medicine, a consumer resource that provides information on how to navigate the various government and private programs that offer medicines at a discount or for free. Merck is making both Guides available free-of-charge as part of the Company's commitment to provide health information resources to the public, which began in 1899 with the publication of the first Merck Manual.
The Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit will be distributed to doctors' offices throughout the United States and local community health organizations.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs.
"Many people arrive at a visit unprepared and forget to ask their doctors important questions," says Dr. Robert Berkow, editor emeritus of The Merck Manuals, the world's best-selling medical reference. "Open communication with your physician can help identify potential health problems when they are still preventable and easily treatable."
The concise 12-page pocket Guide also encourages patients to record their doctor's advice and provides space to track health goals along with a notes section. "Following your doctors' advice is critical in maintaining and improving health," says Dr. Berkow. "But when people don't remember exactly what their doctor said, or forget altogether, important recommendations can be overlooked."
"At Merck, we are committed to putting the patient first, and part of this commitment includes providing credible, unbiased health information, such as the Guide to Making the Most of Your Annual Doctor's Visit," says Maggie Kohn, Director of Corporate Responsibility Communications. "This Guide will serve as an important tool for both patients and their doctors."
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Millions of Germans will soon be able to pay for their bus and train tickets by mobile phone.
From October 2006, the residents of seven large German cities and a number of smaller municipalities throughout Germany will be able to buy their bus and train tickets using their mobile phone. The "pocket ticket machine" will not require any change, and users will not have to queue up to use it. Instead, it will be possible to buy tickets by means of easy-to-use software installed on the user's telephone. Siemens Business Services is implementing the necessary IT solution, which they will then operate for two years. The locations involved in the scheme include Essen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Ulm, Wuppertal, and Vogtland.
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Pluto takes a spin on the Astro Orbiter attraction at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom in Florida the same day scientists announced that, astronomically speaking, Pluto would no longer be classified as a planet.
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 24 -- In reaction to news today that Pluto was demoted to the status of "dwarf planet," the Seven Dwarfs issued their own short statement:
"Although we think it's DOPEY that Pluto has been downgraded to a dwarf planet, which has made some people GRUMPY and others just SLEEPY, we are not BASHFUL in saying we would be HAPPY if Disney's Pluto would join us as an eighth dwarf. We think this is just what the DOC ordered and is nothing to SNEEZE at."
As Mickey Mouse's faithful companion, Pluto made his debut in 1930 -- the same year that scientists discovered what they believed was a ninth planet.
Said a white-gloved, yellow-shoed source close to Disney's top dog, "I think the whole thing is goofy. Pluto has never been interested in astronomy before, other than maybe an occasional howl at the moon."
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