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Sennheiser USA Selects Hummingbird Media as Agency of Record for Consumer Electronics Line

Market Wire, November, 2009

Premium audio products manufacturer Sennheiser
announced that NY-based Hummingbird Media, Inc. has been selected to drive
the Company’s U.S.-based PR initiatives in the consumer electronics market.

The announcement follows the success of Sennheiser’s highly successful
North American branding initiative, The Sennheiser Sound Tour, in which
Hummingbird Media handled local public relations activities in the U.S.
Hummingbird Media specializes in providing strategic and integrated
communications services in the consumer electronics, pro audio and
networking markets.

Stefanie Reichert, vice president of strategic marketing for Sennheiser,
commented: “As we look to centralize our PR efforts across our product
lines, we will look to Hummingbird Media to help us increase brand
awareness and market positioning in the U.S. We had a very positive
experience working with Hummingbird Media on the Sennheiser Sound Tour this
past summer, and remain impressed with the firm’s strategic approach and
capabilities — particularly in emerging communications mediums and
analytics.”

Jeff Touzeau, president of Hummingbird Media, added: “While Sennheiser is
considered a leading consumer electronics brand in Europe, there is
tremendous upside potential to scale Sennheiser’s brand awareness in the
U.S. Our objective is simple: we want to make a much broader consumer
population aware of both the value and quality that Sennheiser offers –
especially as it relates to its headphones, which are superior among the
landscape of competitors.”

ABOUT SENNHEISER

Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and
wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany,
Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the
world with offices in the U.S. in Old Lyme, Connecticut, Pointe Claire
Qubec, Canada and a manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Sennheiser’s pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company
with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the
Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences
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BraunAbility Launches EntervanXT to Accommodate Needs of Taller Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Business Wire, Sept 22, 2009

WINAMAC, Ind. — BraunAbility, the worlds largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible
vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, announced today the launch of the
EntervanXT, a new vehicle to accommodate taller customers.

The EntervanXT offers added convenience and accessibility for the
diverse needs of consumers. At 56.5 inches high, the sliding door is a
full four inches taller than the standard Entervan model, giving
individuals who sit higher in their wheelchairs increased head clearance
and visibility. The slope on the entry ramp has also been reduced to
make it easier for those in manual wheelchairs to enter the van.

Other features of the EntervanXT include:

• Fold-down footrest adds comfort for backseat passengers
• Lowered floor area allows more room to maneuver the wheelchair
  with 57 inches from the rear wall to the front seats
• Step-and-roll front seats are easily removed by stepping on the
  foot lever and rolling the seat out of the van

We developed the XT with the understanding that one size does not fit
all when it comes to consumers mobility needs,? said Greg Cook, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for BraunAbility. This is yet another
example of our ongoing commitment to providing various mobility options
for our diverse customer base.?

The EntervanXT is now available at dealerships across the country.
Visit www.braunability.com
for more information and to find a dealer.

About BraunAbility

BraunAbility is the largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans,
ramps, and wheelchair lifts, enabling people with physical disabilities
to regain mobility and lead active and independent lives. The Winamac,
Indiana-based company was founded by Ralph Braun, who was diagnosed with
spinal muscular atrophy at a young age and unable to walk by age 15.
Ralph was motivated by his disability to invent the worlds first
electric scooter (the Tri-Wheeler) and wheelchair lift (the Lift-A-Way)
in his parents garage. Word spread and demand for the product
increased, resulting in the birth of Save-A-Step Manufacturing, which
ultimately became BraunAbility. Many of Ralphs best customers were
inspired to become mobility dealers themselves, and are located across
the country. The companys flagship products include the Entervan
(Chrysler/Dodge) and the Rampvan (Toyota Sienna)
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Lady Gaga Tickets to “Monster Ball” Concert Tour Available Online

Market Wire, November, 2009

FanSnap, the largest live event ticket
search engine for fans, today announced that hundreds, and for some
concerts, thousands of Lady Gaga ticket listings can currently be found with
FanSnap.com for Lady Gaga’s upcoming Monster Ball concert tour.

FanSnap.com is a free, ticket search engine with listings from 50 ticket
providers totaling more than ten million sports, Broadway and concert tickets and thirty
thousand events. FanSnap shows tickets on maps of the venue by the row so
fans can easily find the best value
tickets .

Lady Gaga tickets
are now the hottest on FanSnap – edging ahead of Taylor Swift
tickets . On the heels of Lady Gaga’s canceled tour with Kanye West, the
“Poker Face” and “Paparazzi” singer announced the Monster Ball tour to
support her debut album, “The Fame.” Monster Ball concert tickets have sold out at box offices
across the U.S and Canada, but fans can still find tickets — using FanSnap
ticket search — for most tour stops.

Monster Ball tour schedule:

-- Lady Gaga in Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre), Nov 28 -- 200  ticket
   listings
-- Lady Gaga in Boston, MA (Citi Performing Arts Center - Wang Theater)
   Dec 1, 2 - 1,100  concert ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Camden, NJ (Susquehanna Bank Center), Dec 3 -- 700
   ticket listings
-- The Monster Ball with Lady Gaga and special guests Kid Cudi and Semi
   Precious Weapons in Vancouver, BC  (Queen Elizabeth Theatre), Dec 9,
   10, 11 - 1,500  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in San Francisco, CA (Bill Graham Civic Auditorium),
   Dec 13 & 14 - 1,000  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Las Vegas, NV (Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino),
   Dec 17 &18 -- 600  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in San Diego, CA (San Diego Sports Arena), Dec 19 -- 500
   ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Atlanta, GA (Fabulous Fox Theatre), Dec 28,
   29 -- 2,000  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Miami, FL (James L. Knight Center), Dec 31 -- 2,000
   ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Orlando, FL (Hard Rock Live), Jan 3 -- 200  ticket
   listings
-- Lady Gaga in Saint Louis, MO (Fabulous Fox Theatre), Jan 7 -- 200
   ticket listings
-- The Monster Ball Tour starring Lady Gaga with special guests Kid
   Cudi and Jason Derulo in Chicago, IL (Chicago Theatre), Jan 8,
   9, 10 -- 3,000  concert ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga with Kid Cudi "The Monster Ball" in Detroit, MI
   (Fox Theatre), Jan 12, 13 -- 500  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in West Lafayette, IN (Elliott Hall of Music), Jan 14 --
   600  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga with Kid Cudi and Jason Derulo in Atlantic City, NJ
   (Borgata Casino Event Center), Jan 16 -- 400  ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Wallingford, CT (Oakdale Theatre), Jan 17 -- 1,000
   ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena), Jan 18 -- 2,000
   ticket listings
-- Lady Gaga in New York, NY (Radio City Music Hall), Jan 20, 21, 23,
   24 -- 5,000  ticket listings

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Murray takes back seat on road trip to Cincinnati; WORLD OF SPORT

0 Comments | Daily Mail (London, England), The, August 19, 2009

THE rules of car rental insurance prevented Andy Murray from getting behind the wheel as he and fitness trainer Jez Green drove 800 miles in 13 hours from Montreal to this week’s Cincinnati Masters.

Crossing the Canadian border was no trouble, with even American customs agents recognising the world No 2. Murray, who said the urge to hit the road just overtook him after beating Juan Martin del Potro in the Montreal final, added: ‘We stopped five or six times on the way there, but it was an easy journey.’ But the 22-year-old Scot, who passed his driving test last month, admitted he did not get behind the wheel because, in Canada, cars cannot be rented to drivers under 25.

Frontier Oil Elects New Director

Business Wire, Nov 19, 2009

HOUSTON — Frontier Oil Corporation (NYSE: FTO) is pleased to announce the election
of Franklin Myers to its Board of Directors. Mr. Myers has most recently
served as Senior Advisor for Cameron International Corporation and from
2003 to 2008 served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. From 1995 to 2003, he served at various times as Senior Vice
President and President of a division within Cooper Cameron Corporation
as well as General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining Cooper
Cameron Corporation in 1995, Mr. Myers served as Senior Vice President
and General Counsel of Baker Hughes Incorporated, and as attorney and
partner at the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski. Mr. Myers currently
serves on the Board of Directors of Ion Geophysical Incorporated and
Comfort Systems Incorporated
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Mrs Beeton was a cut above the rest; PETERBOROUGH

0 Comments | Daily Mail (London, England), The, Nov 18, 2009

AS A child of the 1940s, brought up on a diet of tripe and onions, pigs’ feet and lard butties, it warms the cockles of my heart to see, in times of austerity and the credit crunch, a resurrection of traditional, cheaper cuts of meat that steadfastly served an older generation (Mail).

It’s so reassuring to see a revival of the Barnsley chop, ox tails and pigs’ trotters adorning the cold counters of our supermarkets.

Of course, celebrity chefs have been promoting old-fashioned dishes as part of their ‘celebrity chic’ drive to attract patrons to their restaurants.

But to an older generation, these now-trendy dishes were the lifeblood of our existence. It was Mother’s cooking wizardry that turned tripe and onions, and ox tails, into such mouthwatering dishes that many would rush home from school and work for. Moreover, we have to thank a woman of remarkable culinary talents who helped lay our modern-day tables with the old-fashioned recipes that attract us today.

Isabella Beeton, with her revised edition of The Book Of Household Management in 1888, was at the cutting-edge of recipes that are now becoming popular.

The nose-to-tail philosophy of using all parts of an animal advocated by modern chefs was common usage in her day. But what has changed, unfortunately, is the price of the ingredients.

In 1888, Mrs Beeton recommends a dish of dressed tripe with onion sauce at 7d, stewed cow heels at 6d each, fried lamb’s kidneys at 3d each and an Easter shoulder of mutton at 9d.

How reassuring to see the resurrection of these old recipes, but how about reviving Mrs Beeton’s prices?

Robert Penswick, Preesall, Lancs.

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S’ONE I TOOK EARLIER: And I have my extra eye on you! Taken at Sheffield Park Garden in Sussex.

Peter Fuller, Bookham, Surrey.

Nursery rhymes for our times

MY OLD man’s a soldier. He wears a soldier’s hat. There’s not enough equipment. Well, whaddya think o’ that? For lack of helicopters, He’s slow across the ground. If there were far more choppers, He’d quickly get around. No proper armoured vehicles, He knows just what that means. With roadside bombs exploding, He’s blown to smithereens. He’s got no body armour In which to safely go, ‘Cos Gordon Brown, the miser, Is stingy with the dough. He’s told he’s out there fighting, ‘Cos Britain’s a good neighbour, So why, then, is he treated So badly by New Labour?

A. Phillips, Sidcup, Kent.

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BULLDOZING TACTICS: I think I’d prefer to be clamped! Seen in Heacham, Norfolk, by David Palmer of Heacham.

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Sylvia Fisher, Preston, Lancs.

Out of the mouths of babes

MY great-great-nephew Joshua, aged six, sent me a note which read: ‘Thank you for my birthday card, and whatever is still coming. From Joshua xxx.’ I had a good giggle over it!

Mrs Rose Ings, Alresford, Hampshire.

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SPOTTED in the New Forest Post: ‘Drivers are being warned to watch out for deer on roads in the New Forest this month as they head home from work.’

Geoff Stevens, Hythe, Hampshire.

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Your office hours get later Computer operator Collecting so much data; Still print it out on paper. Just when you think you’re winning You’re back at the beginning You feel your head start spinning Your hair turns grey — it’s thinning. The wife does not approve She thinks you’re rather rude To come back in a mood — Must change your attitude. You could have been a waiter, A crime investigator.

You’ll think about it later. She nags but you don’t hate her. She holds her head in hand, It’s not what she had planned. She doesn’t understand Your hard drive must expand.

Controlled by mega-bytes You don’t put up a fight There seems no end in sight — Late home again tonight. Goodbye to wife and children Because you never listened. Although you say you’ll miss them You’re still logged on the system ..
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Predictors of school dropout among adolescents in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal, Dec, 2009 by Jose M. Calderon, Rafaela R. Robles, Juan C. Reyes, Tomas D. Matos, Juan L. Negron, Miguel A. Cruz

Studies show that a significant percentage of adolescents from 13 to 19 years old are engaging in behavior that endangers their physical and social health, well-being, and their ability to establish a career goal, which is one of the most important decisions made during adolescence (1). Possessing a career goal serves as a protective factor for adolescents, who are then able to form positive self images, a future-oriented component based on what they know about their competencies, and the ability to follow school normative-prescribed behaviors such as better school attendance and school attachment (2).

It is estimated that one third of all adolescents have engaged in risk-taking behaviors at least once during their adolescence (3-6). Although adolescents are generally a high-risk group, youth living in poor inner city neighborhoods may be especially vulnerable to negative outcomes. Studies have documented that inner city youth experience high levels of stress, poverty, and exposure to violence, all behavioral and emotional factors related to educational attainment and dropping out from school (6-10).

According to Mather (11), the number of Puerto Rican children in Puerto Rico decreased 5% while the number of US children increased 14%
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GigOpitx CEO to Present at LD Micro Investment Conference

0 Comments | Wireless News, Nov 18, 2009

GigOptix announced that Dr. Avi Katz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the LD Micro 2nd Annual Investment Conference to be held at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 3rd.

Presenting companies must be invited by LD Micro management in order to attend the conference. At the conference, GigOptix will also host one-on-one meetings with investors.

GigOptix is a fabless manufacturer of electronic engines for the optically connected digital world. The company offers a broad portfolio of high nikon d300s review speed electronic devices including polymer electro- optic modulators, modulator drivers, laser drivers and TIAs for telecom, datacom, Infiniband and consumer optical systems, covering serial and parallel communication technologies from 1G to 120G.

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ASK DR. JILL VETERINARY ADVICE: JILL CHRISTOFFERSON

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Nov 17, 2009 | by Jill Christofferson

IT’S THE TIME of year again for my annual holiday pet hazard column.

Between Thanksgiving, the December holidays and wintertime, we veterinarians see a large number of preventable emergencies. I thought I would review some of the most common dangers and clear up a few misconceptions.

By far the most common hazards for dogs are human foods. Almost every dog owner knows that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but it’s the concentration of cacao which determines how toxic it is.

One chocolate chip cookie will probably not hurt your Labrador, but a box of dark chocolates may. Milk chocolate has the least amount of cacao in it, followed by dark chocolate, and then baking chocolate.

Clinical signs of chocolate toxicity include agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, an elevated heart rate, tremors and seizures. If your dog ingests a large amount of cacao, and is not treated, he or she could become very ill and even die.

And don’t forget that dogs will find the chocolates wrapped up under the tree.

Fatty foods like ham and other meats, and desserts also pose a hazard as ingestion may result in pancreatitis, especially if your dog has experienced the illness in the past, or are one of the breeds that are predisposed. A severe bout of pancreatitis can land your dog in the hospital for several days, and in rare cases, can result in death.

Also, don’t allow your dog to chew on the bones leftover from cooked meats as these bones can splinter or get stuck in the stomach or intestine.

Plants are a common source of toxicity, and fortunately for pets, they usually do not result in death. Mistletoe can be toxic in large quantities but most dogs will only get a sprig or two, and will be fine.

Contrary to popular belief, Poinsettias are not toxic to dogs or cats and can only cause mild stomach and intestinal irritation.

Christmas tree water is generally thought to be safe to drink from, unless you use a fertilizer meant to extend the life of the tree. Fertilizers can contain nitrates which may be harmful to cats.

Rarely, the water can become contaminated with bacteria or fungus and can cause intestinal upset.

Do not allow your cat to chew on or ingest gift wrap ribbon, as it can easily cause an obstruction in the intestine requiring surgery. And although it’s not very rachael ray cookware common anymore, tinsel can do the same thing.

As for wintertime hazards, ethylene glycol, the main component of antifreeze, is very toxic to both dogs and cats. It has a sweet taste so it’s tempting to both species.

Signs include severe depression, vomiting, and kidney failure, within hours of ingestion, so it’s important to take your pet to the vet immediately if you suspect that he or she has ingested antifreeze.

Leaky radiators are the most common source of antifreeze, so ensure that any leaks or spills are cleaned immediately.

I wish you and your families, including the furry, hairy, feathered or scaly members, a safe and peaceful holiday season.

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ALEX HAS 12,000v SHOCK..& SURVIVES

0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Oct 19, 2007 | by DAVID COLLINS

A SCHOOLBOY who nearly died after 12,000 volts shot through his body had surgery to save his right arm last night.

Brave Alex O’Brien will have his hand amputated next week after the horrific accident with electric cables attached to a pylon near his home.

The 11-year-old was playing in a field on Sunday evening with his friend, 10-year-old Robert Hawe, who was riding a dirt bike.

Alex, from Bagenalstown in Carlow, tripped over a live cable from the pylon and when he put out his hands to break his fall he was hit by powerful bolts of electricity.

His devastated mother Imelda said: “We’re in shock. His hand has been completely burned through. It’s like it has melted. He’s black and blue all down his right side, his back, his legs, chest, head.

“There are wounds all over him. The surgeons said that to even try and save what’s left of the hand he would have to go through operation after operation and skin graft after skin graft.

“When he amputates the hand he’s going to keep it as close as possible to the wrist but it will be above.

“I’m not angry at anybody. I’m angry at the situation and what my boy is having to go through.” Alex’s grandmother Kathleen added her lively, active grandson will struggle to come to terms with the loss of his hand.

She said: “At first we didn’t know what happened. Alex told us he tripped over some wire and he caught a wire that was hanging out.”

Surgeons told the family Alex had been seconds away from death.

Kathleen thanked Robert and his father for their quick thinking.

Robert covered Alex with his coat after the accident and electric cycle ran to his father for help, who managed to remove Alex’s hand from the live wire. Kathleen added: “He was into hurling and martial arts and other things.

“He joined the Rathanna Pipe Band two or three weeks ago and was delighted with the drums.

“He was showing me the other night how to hold the sticks and play.”

She added electricity blackouts are common in the town during Halloween because vandals throw objects at the pylons.

Local Fine Gael councillor Breda Byrne added: “There are frequent blackouts, especially in the winter.

“It’s a disgrace