Ballack blows title race wide open.

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CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack breathed new life into the Premier League title race as his late penalty clinched a dramatic win over Manchester United.

Avram Grant's side are now level on points with leaders United with two games to play after Ballack's double settled a thrilling clash at Stamford Bridge. The German opened the scoring in the first half before Wayne Rooney punished a horrendous mistake by Ricardo Carvalho to equalise after the break.

United had one hand on the title but Michael Carrick gifted Chelsea a lifeline when he handled in the penalty area and Ballack took advantage.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side have a vastly superior goal difference with games at home to West Ham and away at Wigan to come.

But Chelsea have ensured the battle will go down to the wire.

And Ballack insists his team-mates can handle the pressure to stay with United, and steal the title.

"There is always pressure and in big games you have to score," said Ballack.

"I enjoy being under pressure - it's good. We have a number of players who can handle this type of situation."

And Chelsea boss Avram Grant attempted to put the pressure on United.

"It is not easy when you are under pressure to win two games. We hope that we are happy at the end of the season," he said.

"We did what we needed to do. We won the game and put them under pressure.

"This team has a lot of character and we played good football today."

The Blues bristled with a muscular aggression, while United seemed content to soak up the pressure.

Chelsea dominated after United were forced to replace Nemanja Vidic early after he took an accidental knee to the head from Didier Drogba.

And the breakthrough they deserved arrived when Drogba sent in a perfectly-weighted cross to the far post, where the unmarked Ballack planted home his header.

United were focused, but it took a gift from Carvalho to draw them level.

The defender panicked after taking a pass from Paulo Ferreira and hit a careless ball back towards his own goal. Rooney seized on the woeful pass and made no mistake with a low shot.

The hosts had to go for broke now and the pressure told in the 86th minute when Carrick inexplicably handled Essien's cross. Referee Alan Wiley's assistant flagged for the offence leaving Fergie livid and United's players berating Wiley in their usual fashion.

But Ballack held his nerve to calmly step up and send Edwin van der Sar the wrong way with his spot-kick.

There was still time for drama as Ashley Cole cleared Ronaldo's shot off the line, then Andriy Shevchenko did the same to deny Darren Fletcher.

CHELSEA: Cech, Ferreira (Anelka 66), Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Obi, Essien, Kalou (Shevchenko 81), Drogba, Joe Cole (Makelele 87).

MAN UTD: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic (Hargreaves 14), Silvestre, Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson (O'Shea 65), Nani, Rooney (Ronaldo 63), Giggs.

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iovation to Host FFIEC Webinar on Combating Banking Fraud.

Learn How Best Practices Can Ensure Optimal Efficacy and Balance with Sophisticated Device Identification and Out-of-Wallet Questions

PORTLAND, Ore. -- iovation, the Device Reputation Authority[TM] protecting online businesses from fraud and abuse, today announced its upcoming webinar discussing the recent FFIEC Guidance, "Supplement to Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment," and methods to exceed the recommendations in that guidance.

iovation's webinar, "Ensuring Optimal Efficacy and Balance with Device Identification and Out-of-Wallet Questions," will be presented by Max Anhoury, Vice President of Global Sales for iovation, and will feature guest speaker Keir Breitenfeld, Senior Director, Experian Decision Analytics and Fraud.

Webinar:		FFIEC Guidance and Combating Banking Fraud
Date:		July 26, 2011
Time:		10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT
To Register:		www.iovation.com/ffiec

Five things financial institutions will learn by attending:

* How to achieve risk-based authentication with device reputation, authentication, scores and analytics -- all while minimizing friction for the customer.

* How to apply proportional treatment to your risk-based authentication efforts and dynamically manage credit and non-credit data questions to fight fraud.

* How to find optimal process points and question session configuration to strike the right balance between fraud prevention, customer experience, and cost.

* The many differences between simple device identification and complex device identification.

* How leading financial institutions are collaborating using 'device reputation' today without sharing PII.

The July 26th webinar will share how layering iovation's device reputation services with authentication technology offers a comprehensive solution for not only meeting the FFIEC's most recent guidance, but also exceeding it.

iovation's fraud prevention service, ReputationManager 360, is backed with over 7 years of experience with complex device identification experience and includes techniques involving assessing larger sets of attributes and applying pattern recognition algorithms and pattern-learning processes in the identification and re-recognition of Internet-enabled devices, old or new. Taking complex device identification and device profiling even further, it's device reputation that provides financial institutions with insight into how devices are connected to each other, including their past and current behavior, in real time.

About iovation Inc.

iovation protects online businesses and their end users against fraud and abuse through our industry-leading combination of shared device reputation and real-time risk evaluation. 2,000 fraud managers around the globe leverage iovation's database of Internet devices and relationships between them to determine the level of risk associated with any type of online transaction. Retail, financial services, social network, gaming and other companies make real-time queries to iovation's knowledge base of 650 million devices from every country in the world. Every day, iovation protects more than 8 million transactions and stops over 150,000 fraud attempts. For more information, visit www.iovation.com.

Retail convergence: while more consumers are shopping and comparing prices online, the store is still relevant.(FOOD FORUM)

Retailers are experiencing an unprecedented rate of market change driven by a time-starved, digitally-empowered and increasingly elusive consumer. Consumers have access to extensive product information and can comparison-shop at the touch of a screen. With the range of technology options available, consumers are more knowledgeable and more demanding, expecting to conduct transactions when, where and in a manner of their preference. The consumer's search for value is also putting increasing stress on retailers to retain loyalty.

These observations are confirmed by recent NCR research showing 67% of North American consumers switch between retailers to get price discounts and more loyalty points. These same consumers increasingly use technology when searching for the best deals and are accustomed to the personalization that technology gives them. Consumers expect retailers to understand their preferences (how they prefer to do business) and their presence (where they are).

With the increased use of technology and the rapid growth of online shopping, you might think the store is less relevant. While it is true that nearly half of retailer volume is influenced by the web, 96% of transactions are still completed in a physical store--and consumers are still looking for an enjoyable shopping experience when they get there. To deliver a compelling shopping experience, the retailer must be able to seamlessly respond across channels to their customers whether they are out of store (on the Internet at home or office), near store (with mobile and GPS) or in-store (at any touchpoint from kiosk to self-checkout).

Retailers who succeed in this environment are those who evolve their business models in ways that acknowledge the consumer-driven reality. Grocery stores are in a unique position to develop strong customer relationships because of the numerous in-store touchpoints. Additionally, grocery shopping is frequent and consistent, affording grocers opportunities to engage consumers regularly. Grocers that adopt technologies that enable a personalized experience for shoppers foster greater customer satisfaction and enhance loyalty.

Engaging customers to influence purchasing decisions begins with recognition of the new, consumer-driven consumer-to-business (C2B) marketplace. In this C2B world, the successful retail model will have two significant characteristics, both applicable to grocers.

First, the C2B model will be one where interactions are personalized based on consumer presence and preferences.

Presence: Out of store or near store, consumers make purchasing plans and decisions (researching recipes and building grocery lists) where they choose and from the channel they prefer--grocers can meet customers where, when and how they are present, communicating important discounts/promotions or allowing for coupon downloads.

Preference: Knowledge of a customers personal preferences--and grocers' subsequent response to that insight--creates value for both parties. A grocer can utilize an individual's preference information to offer name recognition, language choice, personalized promotions and tailored recipe suggestions specific to tastes, online or at in-store kiosks and point-of-sale.

Secondly, the new C2B retailing model will also be defined by convergence. Convergence brings structure to the chaos and confusion of consumer interactions. Facilitated by the availability of wireless communication technology, it will allow consumers to easily communicate their presence and preference via the channels of their choosing and will deliver timely, personalized transactions, information and promotions. It will do this seamlessly across all channels, including the web, assisted and self-checkout, informational and transactional kiosks, digital signage, c-marketing sites and mobile technologies.

The benefits a retailer can realize by increasing their influence in the purchasing decision process are too compelling to ignore. The grocery shopping process typically begins "at home" with steps including researching recipes, making a meal plan and building a shopping list. At each of these steps, shoppers are shaping buying decisions.

The next steps provide additional opportunities for grocers to influence purchasing decisions of customers in-store while they are shopping, and then at checkout. Location identification systems via mobile device can alert store personnel of a customer's arrival and download the shopper's list to appropriate departments. The download can initiate necessary food preparation activity in relevant departments such as the bakery, deli or meat counter. Furthermore, interaction between in-store kiosks and wireless devices offer shoppers the convenience of downloading coupons and other information onto their mobile devices quickly.

The next few years will be a time of significant movement toward the promise of converged retailing, as disparate technologies and channels converge. Grocers hoping to survive in this new landscape must integrate technologies that maximize operational efficiency while enhancing the consumer shopping experience if they hope to win customers and nurture brand loyalty.

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Mike Webster is vice president and general manager, retail and hospitality for Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corp.

Stack your company with real deals, not pretenders.(Joseph Dellanno on Communication)

Byline: JOSEPH DELLANNO

Stack your company with real deals, not pretenders

Evaluate employees to understand where lost dollars are going

How many of us have heard the line: Fake it 'till you make it? How many of us have been in texting conversations or email threads that you read over and over knowing full well the person you are trying to communicate with does not have a clue to what they are saying? How does this affect your business' bottom line? Do you catch yourself talking out loud and complaining the second you hang up your mobile phone and get a sick feeling in your gut? I do.

Tomorrow when you are sitting down having your first cup of coffee, make two columns on a sheet of paper. Label the left column "The Real Deal" and label the right column "The Pretenders." This will be fun and you do not have to show your list to anyone, but if you want to email it to me I promise I will keep it safe.

Now, list the people who fall into these two categories. Let's start with, "The Real Deal." This person is generally: self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, morally sound, clean and responsible. Let's move on to, "The Pretender." This person is typically: late, full of excuses, blames others, hygienically challenged, not goal oriented, will say yes to you but does not have a clue what you just said, and the list goes on and on.

Once you have your list complete, reorder it starting with "The Real Deal" list. List your top people in your organization that produce profit for your company and for your personal needs. Now list, "The Pretenders" who cost the company profit and do not provide income for your personal needs.

It is time to quantify your lists. How much money is obtained by "The Real Deal" and how much money is flushed down the toilet by "The Pretenders?" You may want to take a break because the truth is about to become black and white.

In a perfect world we surround ourselves with the right people, projects run smoothly and gas costs $.50 per gallon. This is not going to happen any time soon. We all have gone through a down economy and many of us are still feeling the sting but it is time to make adjustments to the design/build industry.

I challenge you as a business owner, manager or employee to stop settling for poor business behavior, excuses and not stepping up because it is easier to take another sip of my Dunkin Donuts' coffee, extra-large, double cream and with four sugars.

Your company deserves better and your clients expect better than how they are being treated today. You might have your act together, but does your team has it together. As an owner you are responsible to wake up the pretenders. Look at your list. They are costing you money every day, every week and every year.

The spring season is upon us and people will again be calling your office. We all need to make up lost financial ground from the past two years. So, the question is, who is going to help you reclaim what has been lost, "The Real Deal" or "The Pretenders?" The answer is obvious, but for most business owners finding and hiring the right people is an extremely painful process.

Outsourcing to reliable companies is a growing trend. The Internet and hand-held devices have become a stable platform for conducting real business in real time. Look at your list and reevaluate how many pretenders could be outsourced. Push yourself to make the tough decisions, talk to people you trust and take the next step to making it happen. People in your life think you are "The Real Deal" and they count on you to not be a pretender.

JOSEPH DELLANNO is the founder of My Design/Build Project, a web communication application for design and build teams, and president of My Design/Build Coach, providing design/build business training. He is also president of Design Solutions Inc., a national design firm. Send e-mail to info@mydesignbuildproject.com. Read past columns at rdbmagazine.com.

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HGI members set the ball rolling on long-term strategy for next generation services to the connected home; The Home Gateway Initiative brings service providers and manufacturers together to enable next generation communications services.

M2 PRESSWIRE-May 17, 2011-: HGI members set the ball rolling on long-term strategy for next generation services to the connected home; The Home Gateway Initiative brings service providers and manufacturers together to enable next generation communications services(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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As part of the Home Gateway Initiative's (HGI) forward looking work, exciting plans for the analysis of next generation (NG) communications in the connected home have been drawn up in Paris by broadband service providers (BSPs) and manufacturers. Ideas were brought to the table by Samsung and France Telecom that will lead to integrated communications that enhance the end user experience.

HGI, which is the world's leading member-led organisation devoted to translating BSP's service plans into published technology requirements, agreed on applicable next generation technologies and devices. The technologies considered are DECT CAT-iq, SIP, UPnP Telephony, and RCS. The applicable devices are the Home Gateway, connected TV, multimedia cordless devices and Internet tablets.

Members at the HGI event discussed service deployment issues, communications use-cases, and technical architecture requirements and choices.

Philippe Calvet, HGI Business Group Chairman, said: "Communication services are key for BSPs. With the arrival of new rich communication services, it is key to federate a new ecosystem of connected communication devices including smart phones around the Home Gateway. It is also crucial for initiating calls from other devices. This HGI work will shape the rollout of a range of next generation communications services."

Duncan Bees, HGI CTO added: "HGI's Business Group is a unique working group within the broadband industry that allow BSPs and manufacturers to jointly discuss requirements for current and future services. In many cases this has led to important technical requirements documents being made available to serve as references for manufacturers. I expect the NG communications work to move forward quickly within HGI."

For more information about HGI visit www.homegatewayinitiative.org or email contact@homegatewayinitiative.org.

About the Home Gateway Initiative

The HGI, founded in 2004 by nine telecom operators, is shaping the next generation of internet and voice services. Starting from use-cases and service needs, the HGI sets requirements for Home Gateways, infrastructure devices, and the home network. The HGI now has members from across the globe, representing the entire spectrum of players in the broadband home area.

http://www.homegatewayinitiative.org/

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Maine's Relay Service Provider Rolls Out Mobile Captions Service.

Hamilton Relay, the exclusive Telecommunications Relay Service provider for the state of Maine, has announced the availability of Mobile Captions Service (MCS).

As of April 18, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing will be able to read captions on a mobile phone using Voice Carry Over (VCO) technology, the Company noted in a release.

Developed by Mobile Captions Company, Hamilton Relay and Consumer Cellular, the MCS program lets subscribers speak, listen and read during a wireless phone conversation made on the Nokia E5. The Nokia E5 smartphone is M3/T3 hearing aid-compatible and comes with a large, 2.4-inch display and full QWERTY keyboard. The MCS program is available exclusively on the Nokia E5.

"Mobile Captions Service is valuable for the residents of Maine because it allows VCO users to stay in touch with friends and family while on the go," said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton Relay. "Today, we all rely on our cell phones. That's why we're committed to delivering advanced mobile device solutions designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing."

Similar to closed captioning on television, Mobile Captions Service allows subscribers to read text of their phone conversations on the screen of their Nokia E5 smartphone. A specially trained operator types what the other person says. MCS subscribers can then read what is said directly on the screen of the Nokia E5, making it possible to catch every part of the conversation.

"We are pleased to extend this valuable service to the residents of Maine," says William Nye, Chairman of the Maine Telecommunications Advisory Council. "We're certain Mobile Captions Service will allow our residents with hearing loss to more easily communicate with their family, work colleagues and friends, allowing them to be more independent."

MCS is offered in participating states where Hamilton Relay is the Telecommunications Relay Service provider.

Hamilton Relay offers a variety of services including Traditional Relay Services, Captioned Telephone and Internet Relay services.

Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, was founded in 1995 on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service.

Mobile Captions Company specializes in bringing enhanced mobile communications to people who are hard of hearing.

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Maiden Voyage of the Ocean Star Pacific to Set Sail with MTN Satellite Communications VSAT, Crew Calling and Internet Services.

Ocean Star Cruises is the First National Cruise Line Based in Mexico

MIRAMAR, Fla., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, today announced that it will provide VSAT satellite communication, crew calling and Internet services aboard Ocean Star Cruises' first ship, the MV Ocean Star Pacific. The ship is set to start service in the Mexican Riviera, sailing three-, four- and seven-day itineraries from Manzanillo and Acapulco, starting April 10.

"We elected to partner with MTN based on their track record of technology innovation and best-in-class support that is proven throughout the cruise industry," said Diderik Van Regemorter, COO at Ocean Star Cruises. "Today, customers expect to have 24/7 connectivity, and through this partnership with MTN, we will be able to deliver quality services and secure communications to enhance our crew and guest experience."

MTN will provide a full range of satellite communication services for guests and crew, including onboard cellular phone service, OceanPhone crew calling, inbound dialing and Internet services with complete Wi-Fi coverage.

"This is the first national cruise line based in Mexico and Ocean Star Cruises understands that first impressions are everything. This means delivering a world-class environment, outstanding entertainment as well as state-of-the-art technology services," said Brent Horwitz, senior vice president of MTN. "Passengers demand that their communications needs are as reliable and accessible at sea as they are on land. We have the technology services that will not only meet, but exceed, crew and passenger expectations."

About MTN Satellite Communications

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is the leading global provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world. MTN's maritime VSAT solutions and global satellite communications network offer the reliability that only "Always On - Always Available" systems can provide. More than 600 vessels and land-based terminals worldwide, including cruise ships, commercial ships, offshore drilling and production sites, government and military vessels, private yachts, and ferries depend on MTN's voice and data networks to allow them to "be in the middle of nowhere and at the center of everything." Premium services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, onboard newspapers, banking services, direct payroll deposit for crew, and other enterprise solutions. MTN is based in Miramar, Fla. and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.mtnsat.com.

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www.PicksThatMove.com: "Picks that move" Alerts, November 23, 2009: WMT, MTZ, N, RTN, TXN and BJS.

M2 PRESSWIRE-23 November 2009-PicksThatMove: www.PicksThatMove.com: "Picks that move" Alerts, November 23, 2009: WMT, MTZ, N, RTN, TXN and BJS(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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Picksthatmove.com Alerts include Walmart (NYSE: WMT); MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ); NetSuite (NYSE: N); Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN); Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and BJ Services Company (NYSE: BJS)

-- November 23, 2009 Walmart (NYSE: WMT) trading at $54.71 on a volume of 4.52M shares

In a press release on November 23, Walmart Stuffs Thanksgiving Weekend With Three Days of Savings

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov 23, 2009 Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced today it will help shoppers get a jumpstart on Christmas shopping by offering unbeatable prices(1) on hundreds of items via a string of Thanksgiving-weekend-savings events. Beginning at 5 a.m. on Nov. 27, store items from electronics to toys to apparel will feature prices that are sure to be at the top of gift lists this holiday season. Starting today, all of these special values can be viewed online at Walmart.com (www.walmart.com).

About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) serves customers and club members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,000 retail units under 53 different banners in 15 countries. The Company operates in three business segments: Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club in the United States, and Walmart International in 14 countries and Puerto Rico. In January 2009, the Company acquired 57% of D&S S.A.

-- November 23, 2009 MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) trading at $12.60 on a volume of 165,029 shares

In a press release on November 23, MasTec Closes Precision Pipeline, LLC Acquisition

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov 23, 2009 MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Precision Pipeline, LLC, and its related affiliate. The transaction included a payment of $132 million in cash, the assumption of $34 million of Precision's debt and an earnout.

The acquisition extends MasTec's presence into the interstate pipeline industry and will complement MasTec's existing energy infrastructure service offerings, which include natural gas gathering systems, mid-stream pipelines, processing plants and compression stations. The acquisition also expands MasTec's pipeline geographical coverage. With the acquisition of Precision, MasTec becomes one of the leading pipeline contractors nationwide, capable of providing end-to-end construction services to oil and gas producers, as well as to mid-stream and interstate natural gas and petroleum pipeline operators.

About MasTec, Inc.

MasTec, Inc. (MasTec) is a specialty contractor operating mainly throughout the United States and Canada, and across a range of industries. The Company's principal activities include building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of utility and communications infrastructure. MasTec's primary customers in various industries include utilities (including wind farms and other renewable energy, natural gas gathering systems and pipeline infrastructure), communications (including telephony, satellite television and cable television) and government (including water and sewer, utilities and communications work on military bases). In May 2008, it acquired Pumpco, Inc., a mid-stream natural gas pipeline construction company. In July 2008, MasTec acquired certain assets of Nsoro, LLC, which specializes in wireless network design, construction, upgrade and maintenance. In December 2008, it acquired Wanzek Construction, Inc.

-- November 23, 2009 NetSuite (NYSE: N) trading at $14.74 on a volume of 69,678 shares.

In a press release out on November 23, Cloud Computing Luminary Zach Nelson Joins Immunet Advisory Board

Nelson to Provide Strategic Insight as Immunet Disrupts AntiVirus Market

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 23, 2009 Immunet, the developer of next generation AntiVirus technologies, today announced that Zach Nelson has joined its advisory board. Currently CEO of cloud computing leader NetSuite (NYSE: N), Mr. Nelson has more than a decade of experience in pioneering the rise of Software as a Service (SaaS) from a novelty to the next major computing paradigm. Under his leadership, NetSuite has become the leading provider of SaaS business management software suites in the world. Prior to NetSuite, Mr. Nelson also spearheaded initiatives at McAfee to create Software as a Service solutions for businesses. Before that, he led marketing organizations at Oracle Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc.

About NetSuite Inc.

NetSuite Inc. provides an on-demand, integrated business management application suite that offers Accounting / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-commerce functionality to medium-sized businesses and divisions of large companies. It also offers customer support and professional services related to its suite. NetSuite delivers its suite over the Internet as a subscription service using the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately 6,600 customers. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company's revenue generated outside of North America was 19%. On June 4, 2008, the Company acquired OpenAir, Inc.(OpenAir) a provider of on-demand professional services automation software.

-- November 23, 2009 Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) last at $51.52 a volume of 1.17M shares

In a press release out on November 23, Raytheon Awarded $241 Million for Zumwalt Software Development

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Nov 23, 2009 Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) received a $241.3 million U.S. Navy contract to deliver additional open architecture software capability for the Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1000).

Under the contract, software development will support the integration of human-computer- interface components for the ship's engineering machinery controls and damage control systems. Specifically, Raytheon will deliver computer-graphical user interfaces and a technical data- manager capability to control Zumwalt's ship propulsion, integrated power, auxiliary and damage control systems. The effort will also include support to land-based and shipboard testing of these subsystems.

About Raytheon Company

Raytheon Company designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, supports and provides a range of products, services and solutions for principally governmental customers in the United States and worldwide. The Company operates in six business segments: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Intelligence and Information Systems (ibis'), Missile Systems (MS), Network Centric Systems (NCS), Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) and Technical Services (TS). In April 2008, the Company acquired SI Government Solutions. In July 2008, Raytheon Company acquired Telemus Solutions, Inc., a provider of information security, intelligence and technical services to defense, intelligence and other federal customers.In October 2009, the Company acquired BBN Technologies.

-- November 23, 2009 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) last at $25.16 on a volume of 3.97M shares

In a press release out on November 23, TI revolutionizes design of wireless networking applications with eZ430-Chronos, world's first customizable development environment in a sports watch

$49 CC430 MCU development kit propels innovation through portability, leading integration, software support and ultra-low power consumption

DALLAS, Nov 23, 2009 Representing a new era in development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the eZ430-Chronos, the world's first customizable development environment within a sports watch. Taking the popular line of eZ430(TM) development tools to the next level, the kit allows developers to easily harness the leading integration, ultra-low power and wireless capabilities of TI's CC430 microcontroller (MCU). Priced at $49, Chronos is designed to provide customers with all of the hardware and software needed to immediately begin development of wireless networking applications, regardless of programming expertise. It is equipped with sensors for measurement and motion-based control and can serve as a central hub for nearby wireless sensors so that users have remote access to real-time data from devices such as pedometers and heart rate monitors. Additionally, Chronos includes a USB-RF access point for wireless set-up and PC connectivity, as well as multiple production-ready open source projects to foster easy evaluation, design and community collaboration. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/chronos-pr.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go towww.ti.com.

-- November 23, 2009 BJ Services Company (NYSE: BJS) trading at $18.65 on a volume of 1.84M shares

In a press release out on November 23, BJ Services Reports Fourth Fiscal Quarter Net Loss From Continuing Operations of $0.01 per Diluted Share

HOUSTON, Nov 23, 2009 BJ Services Company (NYSE: BJS; PCX; CBOE) today reported a net loss from continuing operations of $2.8 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, which ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $0.10 per diluted share for the previous quarter and net income from continuing operations of $0.59 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Discontinued operations, consisting of the Company's pressure pumping business in Russia, accounted for a net loss of $0.02 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to a net loss of $0.01 per diluted share for the previous quarter and a net loss of $0.02 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company completed its last pressure pumping contract in Russia in July, so the Company reclassified its Russia pressure pumping business as a discontinued operation and, accordingly, recast prior periods to conform to that presentation.

About BJ Services Company

BJ Services Company is a provider of pressure pumping and oilfield services for the petroleum industry. Pressure pumping services consist of cementing and stimulation services used in the completion of new oil and natural gas wells and in remedial work on existing wells, both onshore and offshore. Oilfield services include casing and tubular services; precommissioning, maintenance and turnaround services in the pipeline and process business, including pipeline inspection; chemical services; completion tools, and completion fluids. The Company conducts its operations through four segments: U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping Services; Canada Pressure Pumping Services; International Pressure Pumping Services, and Oilfield Services Group. On May 21, 2008, the Company acquired Innicor Subsurface Technologies Inc.

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Verizon Wireless Invests $85.7 Million in 2008 to Enhance Minnesota Network.

New Cell Sites, Equipment Upgrades, High-Speed Wireless Network Expansion Improve System

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $85.7 million in 2008 to enhance its network in Minnesota. The enhancements included building new -- and upgrading existing -- cell sites, increasing new coverage areas and capacity within existing coverage areas, and expanding its wireless broadband network.

"In 2009 we will continue to make improvements to our network in Minnesota," said Nancy B. Clark, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This week we launched network service in northern Minnesota. We also are focused on integrating the Verizon Wireless and Alltel networks, and on building out new coverage areas and increasing capacity where we already have service, so that our 83 million customers across the state and nation can rely on their wireless devices to keep in touch and stay connected."

Verizon Wireless has invested $518.2 million over the past eight years on improvements to its network in Minnesota, including the following upgrades made in 2008:

-- Twenty-eight new cell sites were activated statewide to improve network coverage and capacity, enabling more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; download music, games and ringtones; and view high-quality videos while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

-- Equipment on 76 existing cell sites throughout the state was upgraded, which further improved network capacity.

-- Twenty-eight permanent backup generators were installed at Minnesota cell sites to ensure network functionality during times of crisis.

-- The company's high-speed wireless network was expanded to include Rochester. The high-speed 3G wireless network provides Verizon Wireless customers with access to two prime services:

-- Mobile Broadband, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and

-- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere.

These network improvements are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Minnesota and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 80 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com; or Teresa McFarland, +1-952-440-6084, Tmcfarland@mcfarlandcahill.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

NINE YEAR OLD LEFT WEB THREATS FOR LEUKAEMIA VICTIM.(Features)

A NINE year-old girl wrote death threats on the internet blog of a young Midland leukaemia sufferer.

Detectives investigating messages placed on Sophie Foxley's online diary traced them back to the computer of the youngster in the north-east of England.

Sophie, also aged nine, used the diary as a way of charting her daily battle against the disease.

The Sunday Mercury previously told how she was forced to flee her home with her mother and sister after messages threatening to set her house on fire and kill her were posted on the site.

West Mercia Police launched an investigation in November and have now announced that a nine year-old girl has been spoken to by the police.

Detective Constable Russell Teece, of Shrewsbury CID, said: "There can be no excuse for this kind of behaviour and the young girl has apologised to police for her actions.

"The victim and her family were left extremely upset and frightened by the messages.

"They were all traced to a computer in the north-east of England and the nine year-old spoken to about the incidents admitted sending them all."

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ILL: Sophie Foxley

Fibromyalgia program helps members avoid ED.

Fibromyalgia program helps members avoid ED

Members encouraged to take active role in care

In the first two years of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's fibromyalgia management program, the inpatient admission rate among members enrolled in the program decreased by 23.3%, emergency department visits dropped by 23.1%, and physician visits went down 16.6%.

Before the program began in 2003, members who enrolled had visited an average of three different medical practices over a six-month period. A year after the program started, the number of different medical practices members visited had dropped to two.

Members replying to surveys from the health plan indicated an increase in awareness of the causes and triggers of their fibromyalgia symptoms, knowledge of how to manage their condition, and knowledge of treatment options.

The fibromyalgia program grew out of a disease management program that targeted members who made frequent visits to the emergency department, says Brian Ellison, MPH, director of health care evaluation for the Chapel Hill, NC, health plan.

"Over time, we saw that there were a significant number of people with fibromyalgia who were coming to the emergency room for treatment. We saw an opportunity for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to be a leader in helping members who suffer from this condition," he adds.

Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms that includes debilitating fatigue, pain in the muscle and soft tissues, and sleep disturbances. Many of the members with fibromyalgia had been told over and over by their doctors that the symptoms they were experiencing were in their head.

Many people with fibromyalgia miss work frequently or don't work at all, Ellison says.

"People with fibromyalgia often wake up in the morning and feel like they've been run over by a truck. There is a really high percentage of people with the condition who are disabled," he adds.

The program provides 24-hour access to a health coach nurse who specializes in fibromyalgia and helps members learn to recognize what causes their symptoms and supports them in lifestyle changes that may give them relief. The company sends the members educational materials on the condition, a personal health organizer where members can maintain their medical records, tips for talking with their doctor about the condition, and a free book on fibromyalgia.

"The most important thing the program does may be to let the member know that someone understands that he or she is in pain and offers to help them. That sympathetic ear is really important to people with fibromyalgia because it validates that their condition is real," says Susan Pfannenschmidt, MS, program evaluation consultant.

Two nurse case managers at the health plan support the members during business hours. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina contracts with a call center to handle calls after hours.

"People with fibromyalgia often have sleep disorders. We give them an opportunity to speak with someone at 3 a.m. when they can't get back to sleep," she says.

Members are identified from claims and may self-refer by calling the health plan or enrolling on the Internet. New program participants are asked to fill out a health assessment survey and return it.

The health plan created a television commercial with details on the program and immediately saw a spike in members who wanted information on the condition.

The health plans sends out an invitation package describing the program, asking the member to fill out a short health survey and listing the resources they'll have if they enroll in the program.

"We have found that many people don't respond right away. We follow up, either by additional mailings or by telephone calls," Ellison says.

When a member indicates a willingness to participate in the program, one of the in-house nurses calls and goes over the member's responses to the survey, adding a personal history, and trying to determine their readiness to change.

"We have learned to be careful not to try to get a full history the first time we talk to them. Most people with fibromyalgia have gone through that exercise six or seven times and we don't want to make them repeat it," Ellison says.

The in-house nurses have been trained on how to help fibromyalgia patients manage their condition and have an extensive knowledge of the resources available, Ellison says.

The nurses talk to the members about fibromyalgia and some of the things they can do that will make them feel better.

For instance, clinical data show that the more sedentary people with fibromyalgia are, the worse the condition gets. The nurses encourage member to participate in some kind of physical activity, Ellison says.

"We try to determine the member's readiness to change and what we can do to get them to the next level. We start with simple things to get them started changing their lifestyle. If someone is sedentary, we might suggest that they start exercising by walking around the block," he says.

The nurses offer suggestions on how to improve sleep patterns and urge the member to keep a sleep diary, with details about diet and medications that may be interfering with sleep.

"It can be a vicious cycle. If sleep patterns are interrupted, it can increase the symptoms of fibromyalgia," Pfannenschmidt says.

The nurses follow up with the members in the program at least once a month to make sure they are sticking to their regime.

Members who take a more active role in their care are more satisfied with medical treatment over time and more satisfied with the program, Pfannenschmidt adds.

They coach the patients to work closely with their physician and to take an active part in their health care plan. Before each visit, they prompt them with questions to ask the physician, then follow up to find out if the treatment plan has changed and to reinforce what the patient heard from the physician.

"We don't want to become a replacement for the doctor. We're a resource that supplements the doctor's care and supports the members in making lifestyle changes that will help them better manage their condition," Ellison says.

SOURCE-Case Management Advisor

New Book Reveals Little-Known Facts About Oompa-Loompas' Favorite Food -- the Cacao (Cocoa) Bean.

LOS ANGELES -- Fans of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are already familiar with the Oompa-Loompas' cravings for cacao (cocoa) beans. In his new book, "Naked Chocolate," David Wolfe thoroughly investigates the secrets surrounding these nutritionally packed beans -- the key ingredient that all chocolate is made from!

In a fun, informative Technicolor presentation, Wolfe breaks down the origins of chocolate, its unique history among various cultures -- including its employment as both currency and medicine -- and its specific scientific and alchemic properties. Readers will learn how this 'food of the gods' is the richest source of magnesium of any food, has ten times more antioxidants than blueberries (and twenty times more than red wine), and is nature's number one appetite suppressant. When chocolate is consumed in its natural, unprocessed state, the health benefits are superior to those of dark chocolate.

Complementary culinary companions to chocolate are discussed including carob, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coconut, goji berries, honey, bee pollen, maca, spirulina as well as many common favorites including almonds, cashews, mint, vanilla and others. Wolfe details the specific alchemic properties each of these foods adds when paired with chocolate.

The book includes more than 60 healthy, original, 100 percent organic and dairy-free chocolate recipes including cakes, desserts, puddings, pies, ice cream and a variety of hot and cold beverages.

"Naked Chocolate" is sure to satisfy the chocoholic in all of us.

About the Authors:

David Wolfe is the leading authority on raw-food nutrition -- a diet and lifestyle that has swept through Hollywood and far beyond. The author of "Eating for Beauty" and the "Sunfood Diet Success System," Wolfe is personal coach to several Hollywood celebrities and one of the most sought after health and personal success speakers in the world today. He has provided commentary for numerous media outlets including Newsweek, CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees," InStyle, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.

Shazzie, co-author of "Naked Chocolate," is the UK's most progressive health educator. "Naked Chocolate" is Shazzie's third book and follows the successful "Detox Your World" and "Detox Delights."

 NAKED CHOCOLATE By David Wolfe and Shazzie ISBN: 096535339-7 Format: Soft cover Pages: 248 Price: $24.95 

"Naked Chocolate" on the Internet: www.naked-chocolate.com.