“Call of Duty” Game Co-Creator Vince Zampella to Keynote at 2nd Annual 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond®

With Current Respawn Entertainment Partner Jason West Developed Hugely Popular Franchise

As a principal at Infinity Ward, Zampella and partner Jason West played key roles in the development of the multibillion-dollar military shooter franchise Call of Duty. The two formed Respawn (in the gaming world, "respawn" means a character that was killed off has come back to life) in April of 2010. Electronic Arts will have exclusive distribution rights to their next creation.Sessions & Moderators: The 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond®Gaming in the CloudVideo game companies like Gaikai and OnLive are bypassing traditional retail stores and serving games to consumers through TVs, laptops, tablets and other devices. The age of gaming in the cloud, where servers host the software and allow any device to run high-end games, is here. A panel of experts will discuss why gaming in the cloud will change the business of video games.Moderators, Panelists for Gaming Conference Sessions ConfirmedModerator: Shane Satterfield, MTVPanelists: Ethan Einhorn, Sega America, Inc.; Jeremy Nikolai, Senior Programmer on God of War: Origins Collection, Ready at DawnModerator: Neil Schnieder, Executive Director, S3DGA & Meant To Be SeenPanelists: Andrew Fear, NVDIA; Matty Rich, Producer/Director; Jon Peddie, JPR Research; Kris Roberts, MTBS"Respawn Entertainment is one of the most talked about new game studios in the world," said John Gaudiosi, Senior Content Advisor to the 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® and Co-Founder, Gamerlive.tv. "Vince Zampella and Jason West helped evolve the video game space with their Call of Duty games while at Infinity Ward, pushing the envelope of interactive entertainment. I'm sure they'll continue to bring exciting new game experiences through their new Electronic Arts partnership moving forward."Glasses Free 3D Gaming is Officially a TrendA look at how autostereoscopic devices like the Nintendo 3DS, the Sprint HTC Evo 3D and the AT&T LG Thrill are opening up new audiences to glasses free 3D gaming and entertainment with a panel of leading game developers from THQ, Gameloft, Ubisoft and EA Mobile. They’ll also explore the cross-over effect of glasses free gaming to the living room.There have been six Call of Duty games released since 2003, four set during World War II, and two which carried the subtitle Modern Warfare featuring contemporary counter-terrorist combat. Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 alone has sold approximately 20 million units and generated an estimated $1.3 billion.Throughout his career, Zampella, 40, whose industry stops have included Gametek, Atari, Panasonic/Ripcord, and Sega, has created many of the most successful and popular games in the world, with blockbuster action sequences in real-world settings that resemble those of big budget movies. Some of these include extensive online options allowing competition against other players via the Internet. All of this experience allows Zampella a wide canvas to expand his horizons for his next creations.Unicomm LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Founded in 1998 in Milford, CT, Unicomm enjoys an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions. Unicomm’s properties include the 3D Entertainment Summit™, the 3D Gaming Summit™ and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit™ all presented in association with Variety; the Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta; the Faith Travel Conference & Exposition™ and Travel & Destination Summit™. For more information: www.unicomm.org.The 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming & Beyond® will feature a jam-packed, full day of world-class programming, and highlight the latest in gaming technology as part of the Entertainment Technology Showcase, an exclusive exhibits/tabletops area within the event venue. The conference will explore how videogames, aided by new technologies like stereoscopic 3D and augmented reality, are bridging the gap between interactive and linear entertainment.LOS ANGELES & MILFORD, Conn. -- Unicomm, LLC, a leading event management company, and The Bob Dowling Group announced today that Respawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella, a key developer of the mega hit franchise “Call of Duty,” will be the Keynote Speaker at the second annual 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® presented in association with Variety, on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA.Moderator: (to be announced)Panelists: Careen Yap, Konami Digital Entertainment; Matt Costello, President, Polar Productions, Ltd.; Matt Norton, Studio Director, Bigpoint; Michael Lustenberger, VP of Global Brand Management, THQSocial GamingCompanies like Zynga and Facebook have changed the face of gaming, while introducing millions of new fans to the hobby. Social games are also attracting a large female demographic as well as older gamers. And the new line-up of smartphones and tablets are opening up social gaming beyond the PC. A panel of experts will explore what's next for the evolution of social games.Moderator: Gus Mustrapa, WiredPanelists: David Perry, Gaikai; Lorne Lanning, OddWorld Inhabitants; Mike Chase, CTO, dinCloud; Rick Marazzani, Director of Content and Programming, Exent; Mark Deloura, VP Technology, THQ; Joe Bentley, VP Engineering, OnLive; Chris Petrovic, GameStopModerator: Mike Schramm, JoyStiqPanelists: Bruno Uzzan, Total Immersion; Brian Selzer, Ogmento, Inc.; Jay Wright, Sr. Director, Business Development, Qualcomm; Richard Marks, Sony Computer EntertainmentTop Game Developers Discuss the Future of 3DSony has been pushing stereoscopic 3D since last year. This fall will see the majority of its top-tier games being released in 3D, including Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Resistance 3, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, and God of War: Origins Collection. Developers behind these PlayStation 3 exclusives, including Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Ready at Dawn will talk about what 3D is adding to the video game experience in this panel.“Vince has unparalleled hands-on experience in creating one of the great video game franchises of all-time,” said conference co-chairman Bob Dowling, "and as a Keynote Speaker confirms the 3D Gaming Summit as the thought-leader in the gaming entertainment landscape.”The 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® is co-located with the 3D Entertainment Summit® and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® presented by Ortsbo.com, taking place September 20-22. Together the three conferences comprise the most comprehensive array of experts, research and analysis covering the 3D and mobile entertainment sectors. Attendees will gain practical insight into technology developments, market considerations, adoption rates, creative and production strategies, content aggregation, talent and licensing issues.As previously announced, Mick Hocking, Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, will be a featured speaker at the conference. Due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. Hocking's address, "The First Year of 3D on PlayStation®3" - presented entirely in 3D - will be on Tuesday, September 20th, starting at 3:50 pm and will cover case studies from major 3D games illustrating the processes developed to maintain an all important high quality bar and end with a look at how new technologies may shape the future of 3D gaming.

Unicomm LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Founded in 1998 in Milford, CT, Unicomm enjoys an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions. Unicomm’s properties include the 3D Entertainment Summit™, the 3D Gaming Summit™ and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit™ all presented in association with Variety; the Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta; the Faith Travel Conference & Exposition™ and Travel & Destination Summit™. For more information: www.unicomm.org.

Canto Digital Asset Management “Heroes” to Present at Createasphere

Canto customers Green Bay Packers, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and MD Anderson Cancer Center to present special “Heroes of Digital Asset Management” session

Demonstrations of Canto Cumulus 8.5 will be provided at the Canto booth throughout both days.About Canto & CumulusFollow Canto on Twitter: http://twitter.canto.comMore info: http://createasphere.com/En/dam-ny-conference-home.htmlOn Friday at 1:45pm, Canto’s “Heroes of Digital Asset Management” session will offer field-proven advice for enhancing any DAM system. Respected digital asset management experts Ryan Nowak (Green Bay Packers), Tom Barnouw (World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE), and Kathleen Wagner (MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas) will discuss DAM best practices, and share the tips and traps they’ve discovered through years of implementing and managing DAM systems. All Createasphere attendees are invited.Canto® has been dedicated to helping customers fully utilize their digital assets since 1990. Canto Cumulus® is a cross-platform solution that enables companies to easily organize, find, share and track their ever-increasing numbers of digital files, in any format. Canto’s worldwide network of certified developers offers an impressive assortment of plug-ins and add-ons that enhance the Cumulus product line further.Learn more: http://canto.comNominated for this year’s Createasphere “DAMMY of the Year,” Canto co-founder and Canto Cumulus inventor Thomas Schleu has been recognized for his 20 years of dedication to advancing the science of Digital Asset Management. Canto partner Vitras was nominated for a DAMMY in the category of “Ease of Use for End-User Interface” for its adaptation of the SuduS iPad mobile Cumulus client for use in hyper-local advertising.On Thursday at 2:00pm, Canto customer Andrew Mannone (America’s Test Kitchen) will be on a panel of experts assembled for “Developing a Sustainable Digital Workflow,” which will cover topics such as protecting assets from illegal use, distribution management and improving end-user experiences.

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Atempo to Exhibit Integrated Archiving Solutions for Digital Media at IBC in Amsterdam

Atempo , a leading provider of cross-platform data protection and archiving solutions, today announced that it will exhibit at Booth J03 in Hall 7 at the 2011 International Broadcast Convention (IBC) Conference and Exhibition , located at the Amsterdam RAI Convention Center, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Held from September 8-13, 2011, IBC is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide.

In addition to the Atempo company booth, Atempo products will also be showcased at Atempo U.K. distributor Global Distribution 's booth, G16, as well as the Atempo partner and German reseller Media Logic 's booth, J18. Atempo will be presenting Atempo Digital Archive during the conference in BlueArc's theater booth, E10, on a daily basis. All booths will be located in Hall 7 of the Amsterdam RAI venue.Atempo, the Atempo logo, and Atempo Digital Archive are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atempo, Inc.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineConnect with Atempo Facebook: www.facebook.com/AtempoInc Twitter: www.twitter.com/AtempoOn the opening evening of IBC, Atempo will participate in Avid's European Partner Summit, a unique opportunity to exhibit and demonstrate the Atempo Digital Archive platform to the most strategic members of the Avid reseller community. Other Atempo partners that are exhibiting at IBC 2011 include Ardis Technologies; Building4media (a Primestream company); EVS/OpenCube Technologies; SGI; Omneon, now part of Harmonic; Isilon; ProConsultant Informatique; Promise Technology; Sony; Rorke Data; Square Box; Spectra Logic and Tiger Technology.About Atempo Atempo enables organizations to preserve and protect digital information simply and effectively, across any infrastructure, on any platform, over long periods of time. Atempo's comprehensive archiving solutions deliver policy-based and workflow-driven management of rich media files, e-mail and other high-value digital assets to maximize the efficiency and performance of storage systems and reduce long-term storage costs. Atempo's fully-integrated software portfolio also includes backup and recovery of heterogeneous servers, workstations and laptops throughout the enterprise -- from the data center to remote offices. Atempo serves thousands of customers around the world through a sales and support network of over 200 resellers and partners. Learn more about Atempo at www.atempo.com ."In today's data-intensive multimedia environments, digital media creators look to data management and protection solutions that are purpose-built to effectively and reliably handle large data sets that grow and evolve over time," said Fabrice de Salaberry, COO of Atempo. "The flexible open architecture of Atempo Digital Archive and Atempo Time Navigator enables seamless integration of applications across the digital workflow, enabling businesses in media and entertainment to simplify processes and be more efficient with limited resources. Atempo's application integrations give users transparent access to all of a company's necessary assets and projects, whether the files are online or in the archive."Aaron Quinones Bhava Communications Email Contact 510-701-1902About IBC Divided into four dedicated areas of focus -- Technology Advancements, Content Creation and Innovation, The Business of Broadcasting and the free Added Value sessions -- the IBC conference combines world-class speakers with an integrated content program. Attracting over 48,000 participants from more than 140 countries, IBC plays host to a wide array of onsite certified training, product demonstrations, big-screen movie presentations and the prestigious IBC Awards Ceremony. For more information, please visit: http://www.ibc.org .Apple Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Server Avid Interplay and Avid Media Composer Building4Media FORK SquareBox CatDV ProConsultant Informatique LOUISE MediaBeacon R3volution DAM Vidispine

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Build-A-Bear Workshop® Celebrates Bearemy’s Birthday by Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

ST. LOUIS -- Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is celebrating the birthday of its huggable mascot, Bearemy®, by supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Bearemy will make appearances in all Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the United States and in Canada on August 20 and 21 from 2 through 4 p.m. Children from St. Jude have been invited to participate in special celebrations for Bearemy at select locations throughout the country on August 21 starting at 11 a.m. local time including:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, go to www.stjude.org and follow St. Jude on www.facebook.com/stjude and www.twitter.com/stjude.A birthday party for Bearemy also will be held at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. on August 17. Each St. Jude patient will receive a gift card and note from a Build-A-Bear Workshop Guest who has previously supported the hospital. Bearemy will, of course, be in attendance to celebrate his birthday and bring smiles to the patients who may be experiencing some of the toughest times of their lives. Everyone attending this event will have “cause for celebration” as they celebrate the milestones in their lives.

To further celebrate Bearemy’s birthday, Build-A-Bear Workshop is encouraging its Guests to make a one dollar (or more) donation to St. Jude when they check out at a Build-A-Bear Workshop store in the United States or buildabear.com® from August 21 through September 5. Guests in Canada can also make a donation to the hospital by purchasing purple satin hearts in stores. The company and its Guests have raised more than $200,000 for St. Jude since March.Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. There are more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico and South America. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail. Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball® mascot in-stadium locations, and Build-A-Dino® stores. Build-A-Bear Workshop extends its in-store interactive experience online with its award winning virtual world Web site at bearville.com™. The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the third year in a row in 2011. Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of $401.5 million in fiscal 2010. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's award-winning Web site at buildabear.com®.TRADEMARKSBuild-A-Bear Workshop is our well-known trade name and our registered trademark of Build-A-Bear Retail Management, Inc. Build-A-Bear Workshop® should only be used in capital letters to refer to our products and services and should not be used as a verb.For every Cause for Celebration St. Jude party held in its stores, Build-A-Bear Workshop gives a child at the hospital a special celebration gift package which is presented at the completion of their hospital stay or when they reach a special milestone in their treatment. It contains a personalized card from the Guests who attended the store party and a $10 gift card. The gift card is a way for each child to celebrate with their family while they experience the fun of making a new furry friend at the Build-A-Bear Workshop location of their choice.When Guests “like” the Build-A-Bear Workshop Facebook page, they can enter for a chance to win a “Cause for Celebration” St. Jude party valued at $300 through August 31, 2011. Build-A-Bear Workshop has given away one party each month since March. All participants in this contest will be entered to win the grand prize, a Build-A-Party® celebration valued at $500, plus a $500 contribution to be made in their name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.About St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalIn March, Build-A-Bear Workshop launched its “Cause for Celebration” St. Jude party program. Guests can add a $10 donation to St. Jude when they book a party at any Build-A-Bear Workshop store. The entire $10 donation goes to St. Jude. Each party attendee signs a special St. Jude card and receives a sticker to remember the occasion. The Guest of Honor receives a bear-sized tee shirt that says “I helped the children of St. Jude” for all party attendees to sign. A St. Jude party allows Guests of all ages to experience what it is like to lend a helping paw to children in need.We would like to thank you for your interest in covering our business. As you write your story, we would ask that you use our full Name: Build-A-Bear Workshop® and that when referencing the process of making stuffed animals you use the word “make” not “build.”About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.Build-A-Bear Workshop and its associates believe in the teddy bear philosophy of being good people and good bears. Throughout its 14 year history, the company with heart has shared the hug of a teddy bear wherever needed in local communities and abroad. Build-A-Bear Workshop has given Guests a voice in supporting the causes that are important to them, such as children’s health and wellness, animals, literacy, and has given more than $30 million through its corporate donations and foundation grant programs to these causes.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is our well-known trade name and our registered trademark of Build-A-Bear Retail Management, Inc. Build-A-Bear Workshop® should only be used in capital letters to refer to our products and services and should not be used as a verb.

Brick City businesses draw $6.3M from NCAA

Visitors who came to Newark for the NCAA Men's Basketball East Regionals spent $6.3 million at Newark regional businesses, according to a report by the Prudential Center, Brick City Development Corp. and the Newark Regional Business Partnership.

The analysis drew on spending formulas used by Raleigh, N.C., when it hosted the 2008 NCAA tournament. The $6.3 million included estimated spending on hotels, restaurants and retail merchandise, but didn't include sales taxes, transportation, tickets or parking sales. -AndrewKitchenmanMore than 80 percent of the tournament visitors came from outside New Jersey, according to data from ticket sales for the games between North Carolina, Marquette, Ohio State and Kentucky. The analysis estimated visitors booked more than 4,480 hotel rooms for an average of two-and-a-half days, resulting in $1.5 million in hotel revenue.

The analysis drew on spending formulas used by Raleigh, N.C., when it hosted the 2008 NCAA tournament. The $6.3 million included estimated spending on hotels, restaurants and retail merchandise, but didn't include sales taxes, transportation, tickets or parking sales. -AndrewKitchenman

3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® Announces Speakers and Sessions

Social Gaming, Glasses-Free Gaming, Augmented Reality, and Gaming in the Cloud All Focus of Expansive Forward-Looking Programming At 2nd Annual Gaming Conference

"Similar to HDTV and Blu-ray, 3D adoption will be led in large part by gamers," said Mr. Hocking. "With 3D content now exploding across movies, TV, and of course video games, including more than 50 titles on PlayStation 3, gamers now have more choices than ever. One of the most important factors in the continued growth of the 3D market is the need for the games industry to produce high quality 3D experiences. This will certainly bring more consumers in and it's clear that once they experience true stereoscopic 3D, the feedback is overwhelming positive."■ Mike Chase, CTO, dinCloud■ Loren Lanning, Co-Founder, Odd World Inhabitants■ Careen Yapp, Vice-President, Acquisitions and Franchise Development, Konami Digital Entertainment■ Brian Selzer, President/Co-Founder, Ogmento, IncA New Augmented RealityThe 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® is co-located with the 3D Entertainment Summit® and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® presented by Ortsbo, both presented in association with Variety and taking place September 20-22, 2011. (Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, Mr. Hocking’s remarks will be delivered on September 20th; exact time TBA.) Together the three conferences comprise the most comprehensive array of experts, research and analysis covering the 3D and mobile entertainment sectors. Attendees will gain practical insight into technology developments, market considerations, adoption rates, creative and production strategies, content aggregation, talent and licensing issues.■ Matt Costello, President, Polar Productions Ltd."With Sony pushing stereoscopic 3D with top releases like MLB 11 The Show, Uncharted 3 and Resistance 3, coupled with Nintendo's recent $80 price cut on Nintendo 3DS, and Market and Research forecasting the global 3D TV market will reach $100 billion by 2014; 3D gaming isn't going away," said John Gaudiosi, Senior Content Advisor to the Summit and co-founder of Gamerlive.tv. "Companies like Sony, Nintendo, NVIDIA, Sprint, LG, AT&T, and HTC are investing heavily in 3D games. But the game industry is also growing at a record pace with Gartner Research forecasting global video game sales reaching $74 billion in 2011, which is why this year's conference is expanding to include some key growth areas like cloud gaming, augmented reality gaming, mobile gaming, and social gaming."■ Matt Norton, Studio Director, BigpointLOS ANGELES & MILFORD, Conn. -- Unicomm, LLC, a leading event management company, and The Bob Dowling Group have announced speakers and sessions for the second annual 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® presented in association with Variety, scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA. Producers have also confirmed Mick Hocking, Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, as a featured speaker.■ Shane Shatterfield, VP, Content, MTV NetworksVideo game companies like Gaikai and OnLive are bypassing traditional retail stores and serving games to consumers through TVs, laptops, tablets and other devices. The age of gaming in the cloud, where servers host the software and allow any device to run high-end games, is here. A panel of experts will discuss why gaming in the cloud will change the business of video games.Gaming in the CloudMr. Hocking is also Director of the Worldwide Studios 3D Team supervising the development of 3D games across Sony’s entire platform. He has been largely responsible for the creation and development of some of PlayStation’s leading racing brands; notably the officially licensed World Rally Championship (WRC) series of games for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the multi-platinum selling and award-winning MotorStorm® franchise for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™). Mr. Hocking has won numerous awards for the creation and development of key artificial intelligence based gaming systems (WARGEN) and for PC flight simulations such as EF2000, F22-ADF and Total Air War. WARGEN went on to be licensed by the Royal Air Force as a training aid and instruction tool.A look at how autostereoscopic devices like the Nintendo 3DS, the Sprint HTC Evo 3D and the AT&T LG Thrill are opening up new audiences to glasses-free 3D gaming and entertainment. A panel of some of the leading game developers from THQ, Gameloft, Ubisoft and EA Mobile discuss what 3D opens up to them creatively. They’ll also explore the cross-over effect of glasses-free gaming to the living room.■ Jay Wright, Senior Director, Business Development, QualcommCompanies like Zynga and Facebook have changed the face of gaming, while introducing millions of new fans to the hobby. Social games are also attracting sizable female demographic as well as older gamers. And the new line-up of smartphones and tablets are opening up social gaming beyond the PC. A panel of experts will explore what's next for the evolution of social games.■ Mike Schramm, Contributing Editor, JoyStiq■ Rick Marazzani, Director of Content and Programming, Exent■ Matty Rich, Hollywood 3D Director and Game CreatorSpeakers and sessions at the 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® will include:New tablets like Apple’s iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom, smartphones like the iPhone4 and LG Mobile Optimus 2X, and gaming devices like Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSP are opening up a mainstream audience to augmented reality. Game makers, advertisers and technology experts will discuss the ramifications of this new technology, which combines real-world objects with virtual characters for unique user interactions.■ Bruno Uzzan, Co-Founder & CEO, Total ImmersionMick Hocking, Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Confirmed As Featured SpeakerUnicomm LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Founded in 1998 in Milford, CT, Unicomm enjoys an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions. Unicomm’s properties include the 3D Entertainment Summit®, the 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® all presented in association with Variety; the Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta; the Faith Travel Conference & Exposition™ and Travel & Destination Summit™. For more information: www.unicomm.org. For more information on sponsorship and exhibition at the Entertainment Summits, please contact Sharon Pierce at 203.713.1083 or spierce@3d-summit.com.Glasses-Free 3D Gaming is Officially a TrendSocial Gaming■ Chris Petrovic, GM GameStop Digital Ventures, GameStop Corp.■ Ethan Einhorn, Creative, Director, Sega America, Inc.The 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming & Beyond® will feature a jam-packed, full day of world-class programming, and highlight the latest in gaming technology as part of the Entertainment Technology Showcase, an exclusive exhibits/tabletops area within the event venue. The conference will explore how videogames, aided by new technologies like stereoscopic 3D and augmented reality, are bridging the gap between interactive and linear entertainment.

Unicomm LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Founded in 1998 in Milford, CT, Unicomm enjoys an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions. Unicomm’s properties include the 3D Entertainment Summit®, the 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming and Beyond® and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® all presented in association with Variety; the Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta; the Faith Travel Conference & Exposition™ and Travel & Destination Summit™. For more information: www.unicomm.org. For more information on sponsorship and exhibition at the Entertainment Summits, please contact Sharon Pierce at 203.713.1083 or spierce@3d-summit.com.

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association: Casino gaming matures

Casino gaming is becoming a sophisticated combination of entertainment and gaming, said Sheila Morago, executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association.

Tall Chief spoke during a panel discussion on "Small Market, Big Impact: Entertainment for Tribal Casinos."The entertainment market is saturated, Tall Chief said."Depending on the site, every casino has to decide what works for themselves in their own area," Tall Chief said. "What works well at River Spirit (in south Tulsa) may not work for us (in north Tulsa).""We are looking forward to getting back to Oklahoma City," Morago said.Casinos are smart to use social media, said Kell Houston, owner of Las Vegas-based Houston Productions."Just a few years ago, the Osage had the only real entertainment venue," Cornelius said, referring to the Million Dollar Elm Casino on 36th Street north of downtown Tulsa. "Now we are third. That's how quickly things change."There are about 111 casinos across Oklahoma, and in Tulsa three major tribes operate facilities - the Cherokees, Muscogee (Creek) and the Osage, Morago said.And the market changes quickly."A lot of people are becoming more mature players," Morago said on Wednesday at the Tulsa Convention Center. "People are demanding more from the machines all the time.""It is a pure competitive environment," Cornelius said. "It is almost saturated.""But you have to ask yourself, 'How are you driving your customers back to the casino?'" Houston said. "Entertainment does not make sense if you are not driving business toward your floor.""The connection between the gaming and entertainment crosses on several levels - from music groups to video games - all kinds of entertainment."The OIGA had its annual conference this week for the third straight year in Tulsa. The association attempts to alternate between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, but construction in downtown Oklahoma City over the past two years has forced the group to stay on the north end of the Turner Turnpike, Morago said.More than 2,000 people registered for the three-day event, which ended Wednesday. There were 136 booths across 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.Casinos range in size, from small fuel stops where there might be a couple of games to Thackerville's WinStar World Casino, which is the fifth-largest casino in the nation.Tribes are always searching for ways to drive business to their casinos, said Amy Tall Chief, entertainment director of Million Dollar Elm Casino.Gaming in the Tulsa market is one of the most intense anywhere, said Neil Cornelius, CEO of Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino.Indian gaming has become a huge industry in Oklahoma, with tribes generating about $3.4 billion in 2010, according to the latest figures from the National Indian Gaming Commission report. The Gross Gaming Revenue report said the Oklahoma City market, which consists of the western half of Oklahoma and all of Texas, generated $1.6 billion in gross revenues - up from $1.5 billion the previous year. The report said the Tulsa market, which includes the eastern half of Oklahoma and all of Kansas, generated $1.8 billion in gross receipts, up from $1.7 billion the previous year.The Creek and Cherokee nations each built facilities after the Million Dollar Elm Casino opened.Last year in Oklahoma, 30 tribes paid the state $118.2 million in gaming fees.

"But you have to ask yourself, 'How are you driving your customers back to the casino?'" Houston said. "Entertainment does not make sense if you are not driving business toward your floor."

4th Annual 3D Entertainment Summit® to Honor Jeffrey Katzenberg with 3D Visionary Award

Conference to Recognize Global Leadership Role of “Godfather of 3D”

"No one is more knowledgeable or passionate about the global possibilities of 3D entertainment than Jeffrey,” said Bob Dowling, the Summit’s co-producer. "As we mark our 4th anniversary with a major expansion of our programming and sponsor list, it seems a most propitious time to honor 3D's greatest advocate and to thank him for being such a huge supporter of the Summit since its inception."3D Entertainment Summit® sponsors include Title Sponsor ESPN 3D; Premier Sponsors RealD (Conference 3D Provider), LG Cinema 3D and Samsung; Official Screen Sponsor Harkness Screens; Official Sponsors MasterImage 3D and Sony Digital Cinema (Conference Projector Provider); Supporting Sponsors Volfoni and Dolby; Sponsors Polaroid, NVIDIA, IMAX, Technicolor, DDD, Strong/MDI Screens, Azuna, Severtson Screens, Mitsubishi and Jump! 3D; Event Partners KOTRA (Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency) and KMCM USA (KOTRA’s Korea Media & Content Market); Supporter HITA (Hungarian Investment & Trade Development Agency) and International Content Provider, International 3D Society (I3DS), 21st Century, 3D for All Ltd., American Paper Optics, Doremi Cinema, Holografika Ltd., Ipont International Ltd., Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), Lightspeed Design Inc. / DepthQ, Marchon3D, Planar Systems Inc., Prime Focus, Reliance MediaWorks, VEFi (VideoEFX Corporation) and others.Extensive footage from the new DreamWorks Animation film, Puss in Boots in 3D, starring Antonio Banderas, (release date November 4, 2011) will be shown at the Summit.The Bob Dowling Group - For 17 years through 2007, Bob Dowling was editor-in-chief and publisher of The Hollywood Reporter and president of the VNU Business Media Film and Performing Arts Group. During Dowling's tenure, The Reporter launched numerous new products, including the HollywoodReporter.com Web site, e-mail edition, weekly edition, THR East, Literary Hollywood, Festival de Cannes dailies and the Oscar Screening Guide, as well as many annual events such as the Women in Entertainment Power 100 stand-alone issue and its related breakfast event, the Next Generation ranking of prominent young executives, the Film and TV Music Conference and the reorganized Key Art Awards. Dowling recently started his own information and consulting firm, the Bob Dowling Group, to serve clients looking to navigate the converging worlds of entertainment and technology.LOS ANGELES & MILFORD, Conn. -- Unicomm, a leading event management company, The Bob Dowling Group and Variety announced today that Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation SKG (Nasdaq: DWA), will be the first recipient of the "3D Visionary Award." The presentation will be made at the 4th Annual 3D Entertainment Summit® in association with Variety, scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday, September 20-22, 2011 at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA. Mr. Katzenberg, a keynote speaker at several previous summits, will address the conference via taped remarks on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:30am PT. 3D and visual effects veteran Phil “Captain 3D” McNally, who has collaborated with Mr. Katzenberg on such films as Puss in Boots, Shrek Forever After, Kung Fu Panda 2, and How to Train Your Dragon, among others, will accept the award in person on Mr. Katzenberg’s behalf.Variety - Variety is the leading publication for business entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group – Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Weekly Variety and Variety.com – are all owned by Reed Business Information (RBI), the largest business publisher in the U.S. RBI is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: RUK and ENL).The 3D Entertainment Summit® brings together thought leaders from around the globe to analyze 3D in all formats – theatrical, mobile, home entertainment, gaming, advertising, broadcast and alternative content. In addition, the conference will offer expansive footage of 3D entertainment and sports programming from around the globe, much of it never seen in this country, as well as in-depth research analysis and panel sessions to explore and quantify the global 3D footprint. A list of confirmed speakers can be found at: http://www.3d-summit.com.3D Entertainment Summit® -- Now in its fourth year, the world’s leading business event on “everything 3D” is bigger and better than ever as it explores the 3D marketplace from all angles. With an expanded international focus and additional programming on broadcast, television and alternate content -- this will be the largest and most expansive event to date. The conference covers the biggest 3D drivers including: Theatrical; Creative; Sports; Games; International, Home Entertainment and Convergence. And for the first time, the 3D Entertainment Summit® and 3D Gaming Summit® will be held in the same week at our new Hollywood location. Event Date: September 20-22, 2011 at Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA.Unicomm LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Founded in 1998 in Milford, CT, Unicomm enjoys an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions. Unicomm’s properties include the 3D Entertainment Summit®, the 3D Gaming Summit® and the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® all presented in association with Variety; the Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta; the Faith Travel Conference & Exposition™ and Travel & Destination Summit™. For more information: www.unicomm.org.LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® -- The 2nd Annual LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® presented by Ortsbo.com will host the brightest minds in mobile technology, interactive media and entertainment to examine how content and rapidly evolving technology is dramatically changing the entertainment marketplace. The event is all about connecting the ecosystem among digital assets, original content and mobile platforms to reach consumers in today’s multi-screen environment. Event Date: September 20-21, 2011 at Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA.Co-located this year with the 3D Gaming Summit: 3D Gaming & Beyond®, the LA Mobile Entertainment Summit® presented by Ortsbo.com, Insight Media University, and the 3D@Home User Experience Technical SummitTM, the 3D Entertainment Summit® explores where 3D has been and, more importantly, where it is headed: an unfiltered, in-depth "state-of-the-industry" look at the future of a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Together the three conferences, and co-located industry events during the same week in Hollywood, comprise the most comprehensive array of experts, research and analysis covering the 3D and mobile entertainment sectors. Attendees will gain practical insight into technology developments, market considerations, adoption rates, creative and production strategies, content aggregation, as well as talent and licensing issues.

Variety - Variety is the leading publication for business entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group – Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Weekly Variety and Variety.com – are all owned by Reed Business Information (RBI), the largest business publisher in the U.S. RBI is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: RUK and ENL).

Lakes Entertainment Announces Joint Venture for Dania Jai Alai Casino Development

MINNEAPOLIS -- Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Dania Entertainment Center, LLC (“DEC”) for the management and redevelopment of the existing Dania Jai Alai fronton in Dania Beach, Florida, to convert it into a destination casino (the “Casino”) which will include slot machines, Jai Alai, entertainment, a variety of bars and restaurants and other related amenities. DEC previously entered into an asset purchase agreement to purchase the Dania Jai Alai fronton from Boyd Gaming Corporation, which is scheduled to close before the end of the year (“Boyd Acquisition”). Lakes made an initial $4.0 million investment in the joint venture via a convertible promissory note that will automatically convert to equity on the closing of the Boyd Acquisition. If the Boyd Acquisition does not close, Lakes would likely lose such investment. Such investment was used to reimburse DEC for the non-refundable deposit it made under the Boyd Acquisition asset purchase agreement, and other development expenses. Under the joint venture agreement, Lakes has the right to invest an additional $6.0 million when the Boyd Acquisition closes, which Lakes currently intends to fund. If Lakes does not invest the additional $6.0 million and the Boyd Acquisition closes, Lakes will not be guaranteed to receive a management agreement but will be paid a development fee of $250,000. Lakes’ ownership percentage of the Casino will depend upon the terms of the additional financing necessary to fund the Boyd Acquisition and the redevelopment of the Casino.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by Lakes Entertainment, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities as well as other capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and competition. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, need for potential future financing to meet Lakes’ development needs; those relating to the inability to complete or possible delays in completion of Lakes' casino projects, including various regulatory approvals and numerous other conditions which must be satisfied before completion of these projects; possible termination or adverse modification of management or development contracts; Lakes operates in a highly competitive industry; possible changes in regulations; reliance on continued positive relationships with Indian tribes and repayment of amounts owed to Lakes by Indian tribes; possible need for future financing to meet Lakes' expansion goals; risks of entry into new businesses; and reliance on Lakes' management. For more information, review the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.“We are currently working with DEC on the details of the casino development, and we plan for it to be a first class casino facility with exciting new games, food and beverage outlets, retail shops, Jai Alai, a hotel and other market driven amenities,” stated Lyle Berman, Lakes’ Chief Executive Officer.About Lakes Entertainment

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by Lakes Entertainment, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities as well as other capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and competition. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, need for potential future financing to meet Lakes’ development needs; those relating to the inability to complete or possible delays in completion of Lakes' casino projects, including various regulatory approvals and numerous other conditions which must be satisfied before completion of these projects; possible termination or adverse modification of management or development contracts; Lakes operates in a highly competitive industry; possible changes in regulations; reliance on continued positive relationships with Indian tribes and repayment of amounts owed to Lakes by Indian tribes; possible need for future financing to meet Lakes' expansion goals; risks of entry into new businesses; and reliance on Lakes' management. For more information, review the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Tix Corporation Announces Annual Meeting Results

Tix Corporation (the "Company" or "Tix") (OTCQX: TIXC) (PINKSHEETS: TIXC), a leading entertainment company providing discount ticketing services and branded event merchandising, is pleased to announce the results of two proposals voted on by stockholders at today's annual meeting of stockholders, held at Sportsmen's Lodge Events Center, 12833 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, California 91604.

Safe Harbor StatementProposal 2 relating to ratification of independent registered public accountant - Stockholders ratified the appointment of Weinberg & Company, P.A. as the Company's independent registered public accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.Investor Relations Contact : Steve Handy Chief Financial Officer Tix Corporation (818) 761-1002Tix Corporation is an entertainment company providing discount ticketing services and branded event merchandising. It currently operates eleven discount ticket stores in Las Vegas under the Tix4Tonight marquee, which offer up to a 50 percent discount for same-day shows, concerts, attractions and sporting events, as well as reservations for discount dining. The Company is also engaged in branded merchandise development and sales activities related to museum exhibitions and other events, including the King Tutankhamun, Cleopatra and Real Pirates tours as well as selling themed souvenir memorabilia and collectors items in specialty stores in conjunction with the specific events and venues.About Tix CorporationExcept for the historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's various filings with the OTCQX. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact : Steve Handy Chief Financial Officer Tix Corporation (818) 761-1002

AMC Dine-In Theatressm Takes Center Stage at AMC Esplanade 14

AMC Dine-In Theatres Experience with a Menu of Choices Opens in Phoenix on September 7

“Dinner and a movie are a longstanding tradition, and AMC Dine-In Theatres is the premier spot for the dine-in moviegoing experience,” said Gerry Lopez, chief executive officer and president, AMC. “Since the launch of this concept, we’ve received tremendous feedback from our guests about the enhanced experience and variety of food and beverage options. More than 90 percent of our surveyed guests who attended an AMC Dine-In Theatres location said it met or exceeded their expectations.”KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- AMC Theatres® (AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, announced today that guests in the Phoenix area will be able to watch the latest movies while enjoying their favorite food and beverages at AMC Esplanade 14 in Phoenix. AMC Dine-In Theatres debuts at this location Sept. 7 and combines restaurant cuisine and cocktails with AMC’s noted immersive movie theatre experience and hit movies.AMC Entertainment Inc. delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 360 theatres with 5,128 screens across the United States and Canada. The company operates 24 of the 50 highest grossing theatres in the country, including the top three. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content. www.AMCTheatres.com.AMC Dine-In Theatres offers two meal-and-a-movie options, as well as a bar and lounge:Fork & Screen® - Nine auditoriums at AMC Esplanade 14 will feature:In addition to AMC Esplanade 14, AMC features eight existing AMC Dine-In Theatre locations:For complete pricing information and showtimes, please visit: www.amctheatres.com/dinein.

About AMC Entertainment Inc.

AMC Entertainment Inc. delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 360 theatres with 5,128 screens across the United States and Canada. The company operates 24 of the 50 highest grossing theatres in the country, including the top three. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content. www.AMCTheatres.com.

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Air guitarists soughtThe Capital-JournalThe second round and finals of the Topeka Air Guitar Contest: The Art of Air Guitar will be Friday at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., contestants will have a minute to show off their best air guitar moves to a provided soundtrack. The top three performers will advance to the finals at 6:45 p.m. in the library's Edge room, with the winner getting $50 cash and a rock-star photo spread in an upcoming edition of Topeka Magazine, which is staging the event to support the library's music concerts.---Kansas City, Mo., singer Bonnie Fanniel will have even the most slow-moving lounge lizards at the Lazy Toad up on their feet and shaking their booties when her band, known to folks as Oasis, performs from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the restaurant, sports bar and lounge at 5331 S.W. 22nd Place, in Fairlawn Plaza, just behind Eagle Car Wash. The music will get started Friday with another K.C. cover band, Mary Goes Round, playing from 9 p.m. to midnight. A DJ will keep the crowds moving until 2 a.m. after each band finishes its set.Get moving at Lazy Toad

Kansas City, Mo., singer Bonnie Fanniel will have even the most slow-moving lounge lizards at the Lazy Toad up on their feet and shaking their booties when her band, known to folks as Oasis, performs from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the restaurant, sports bar and lounge at 5331 S.W. 22nd Place, in Fairlawn Plaza, just behind Eagle Car Wash. The music will get started Friday with another K.C. cover band, Mary Goes Round, playing from 9 p.m. to midnight. A DJ will keep the crowds moving until 2 a.m. after each band finishes its set.

Plasma TVs And Your Home Entertainment Center

It seems as if everyone these days is showing off their expensive flashy new home entertainment centers. They�re linked wirelessly to computers, have more speakers than a Rolling Stone�s concert, and cost more than a midsize luxury sedan. They feature DVD players, DVR or Tivo, CD players, MP3 players, and anything else you can imagine. The centerpiece, though, still remains the same: the television.

As mentioned before, the plasma TV is completely flat. It much more easily manipulated than conventional CRT TVs and won�t burn out like rear projection TVs and LCD TVs. Mounting the plasma TV on the wall and adding rows of seats to a home theater will surly add a commercial theater feel to any room. Along with some of the high end sound systems available on the market today, the difference between a well equipped home theater with a quality plasma TV and a commercial theater is hard to distinguish.In conclusion, if you wish to become the talk of the neighborhood with your brand new home theater or home entertainment center, be sure to have the finest centerpiece available with a large, high quality plasma television.Plasma TVs have recently been introduced to the market. They are extremely flat television panels which make them very easy to mount on either a wall, in a cabinet or on other specially designed furniture. Plasma TVs are known for their wonderful quality and almost all plasma TVs come already equipped with an HDTV (high definition television) tuner which will allow you to watch all the HDTV channels that have been so widely discussed lately. The quality is amazingly realistic.

In conclusion, if you wish to become the talk of the neighborhood with your brand new home theater or home entertainment center, be sure to have the finest centerpiece available with a large, high quality plasma television.

Tropical Music Legend Gilberto Santa Rosa to Perform at CHCI's 34th Annual Awards Gala

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Billboard Magazine's Tropical Artist of the Decade and GRAMMY-award winning Gilberto Santa Rosa will take center stage to perform an amazing tribute to Latin music legends during CHCI's 2nd Annual Post-Gala Concert on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. The post-gala concert is the culmination of CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Events as part of its 34th Annual Awards Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention in Washington, D.C.

In the mid-1980s, his career flourished and a radio announcer nicknamed him "El Caballero de la Salsa" (Gentleman of Salsa). In the 1990s, he joined the Sony label and earned 13 gold albums, 13 platinum albums, and three multi-platinum distinctions.SOURCE Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteEach year, the CHCI Annual Awards Gala is the hallmark event that launches Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, D.C., and serves as the unifying event for the Hispanic-American community. Proceeds of the Gala benefit CHCI's award-winning leadership development programs.For CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month media credentials, please visit, www.chci.org.As a boy, Puerto Rican recording artist Gilberto Santa Rosa was strongly influenced by 1960s salsa music, which awakened his lifelong passion for music. He recorded his first album at 14, and has since gone on to have more than 20 albums and 14 number one hits on Billboard's Latin Tropical Airplay charts.About CHCI Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771, visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter (chci) and LinkedIn.With a fan base that stretches from Spain to Chile, Gilberto Santa Rosa's latest album, "Irrepetible" (Unrepeatable) is aptly named-his remarkable career is certainly hard to replicate.The industry's appreciation of his incredible talent continues as evidenced by several awards and accolades. Gilberto Santa Rosa won Latin GRAMMY awards in 2006 and 2009, and in 2007, he won a GRAMMY award for best tropical production. Also in 2009, he received five nominations for Premio lo Nuestro, making him the most nominated artist that year. He has been nominated for three prestigious awards in 2011 as well.CHCI's 34th Annual Awards Gala also features Latin music stars Prince Royce and Luis Miguel to provide an evening of dynamic entertainment. Renowned singer and philanthropist Vikki Carr and former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez will receive CHCI's 2011 Medallions of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service while CHCI Chair Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez will present the 2011 Chair's Award to Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Univision television anchor Teresa Rodriguez is the celebrity host.CHCI Gala attendees are in for an "Irrepetible" experience on September 14 when the "Gentleman of Salsa" Gilberto Santa Rosa entertains the audience with his extraordinary tribute to Latin music legends including Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.

SOURCE Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Quiznos Choreographs Entry into Bollywood

Quiznos Partners with Established Local Hospitality Group to Open Locations in Northern and Western India’s Commercial and Entertainment Centers

Now in its 30th year, Denver-based Quiznos is a national and international chain designed for today's busy consumers who are looking for a tasty, freshly prepared alternative to traditional fast-food restaurants. Using premium ingredients, Quiznos restaurants offer creative, chef-inspired recipes for sandwiches, soups and salads.“Northern and Western India is fast becoming a ‘foodie’ market,” said Himan Juneja, Chief Executive Officer of Sub One Hospitality Services. “More and more people are eating meals outside of the home, and they are increasingly seeking new places and tastes to try. Quiznos’ colorful ambiance and warm, toasted sandwiches, with their wide variety of flavors and tastes will appeal to a wide and diverse group of local consumers. The distinctive menu, combined with the company’s exemplary training program, executive accessibility, flexibility in menu development and operational excellence, makes Quiznos the ideal partner for us in Northern and Western India.”CNN Money ranked toasty sub pioneer Quiznos as the No. 2 most popular franchise of the past decade in 2010. In 2009, Quiznos’ Toasty Torpedoes® earned a spot as one of the top 10 new product introductions from the Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey. Also in 2009, QSR Magazine ranked Quiznos No. 19 overall in its Top 50 Chains in system-wide sales. In October 2007, Quiznos was recognized for leading the QSR industry in wait time performance by the Mystery Shopping Providers Association's (MSPA) 2007 Wait Time Study. In May 2007, Zagat’s consumer surveys listed Quiznos in the top 5 for Top Food, Top Facilities, Top Service and Top Overall, ahead of its direct competitors. For further information, please visit www.quiznos.com.Quiznos’ expansion in India will cover the country’s commercial center of New Delhi and the entertainment hub of Bollywood, introducing Quiznos’ chef-inspired tastes to a rapidly emerging demographic of vibrant and highly-educated young professionals.Last week, Quiznos celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Southern India, in partnership with Southern India master franchise holder Arjun Valluri. The flagship restaurant, located in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, sets a high standard for excellence as Quiznos’ largest international location.The foodservice sector in India is currently undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by shifting national demographics and an expanding economic base. In Northern and Western India, a young and culturally diverse population is emerging with improved standards of education, jobs in the information technology, mobile, services and manufacturing sectors, and an affinity for international brands. Driven by these factors, Sub One Hospitality Services and Quiznos identified a variety of restaurant locations in corporate hubs and shopping malls, as well as near leading schools and colleges.ABOUT QUIZNOSSub One Hospitality Services brings a strong background in commercial real estate, and a well-established and dedicated supply chain. The company, which has more than 1,000 employees, also manages many independent food courts in India. Sub One Hospitality Services also manages and runs more than 52 restaurants throughout 14 cities in India, and is the master franchisee holder for prominent brands in the QSR, fine dining, casual dining and café markets.Menus in Northern and Western India will feature items unique to that market, reflecting the rich mix of cultures found there. Local customization will include new custom sauces and dressings reflecting the flavors of traditional Indian cuisine, Indian grains incorporated into the bread and a broader variety of vegetarian selections. The locations in India will also offer coffee and yogurt to round out the menu and provide a complete dining experience typical of local customer preferences.“At Quiznos, our ongoing international expansion reflects the reputation for quality that we have built worldwide,” said Lee Vala, International Chief Development Officer, Quiznos. “When you combine that with the diverse and cosmopolitan population in Northern and Western India’s major cities, a partner with significant expertise in the local market, Quiznos’ strategy for international growth and localization, and our unparalleled menu of distinctive, recipe-driven flavors, it creates a powerful recipe for success.”

CNN Money ranked toasty sub pioneer Quiznos as the No. 2 most popular franchise of the past decade in 2010. In 2009, Quiznos’ Toasty Torpedoes® earned a spot as one of the top 10 new product introductions from the Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey. Also in 2009, QSR Magazine ranked Quiznos No. 19 overall in its Top 50 Chains in system-wide sales. In October 2007, Quiznos was recognized for leading the QSR industry in wait time performance by the Mystery Shopping Providers Association's (MSPA) 2007 Wait Time Study. In May 2007, Zagat’s consumer surveys listed Quiznos in the top 5 for Top Food, Top Facilities, Top Service and Top Overall, ahead of its direct competitors. For further information, please visit www.quiznos.com.

Janet's Planet Launches National Live Show: "Tour the Solar System"

Janet's Planet, an innovative children's educational television show airing on public broadcasting stations across the country for more than a decade, today announced it will embark on a nationwide live tour. The show -- "Tour the Solar System" -- will premiere at Adventure Science Center in Nashville on Sept. 18.

Nashville Public Television is available free and over the air to nearly 2.4 million people throughout the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area, and is watched by more than 600,000 households every week. The mission of NPT is to provide, through the power of traditional television and interactive telecommunications, high quality educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help improve the lives of those we serve."I am overjoyed to be headed to the stage for my first live Janet's Planet tour, which I have dreamed about for years," said Ivey. "My goal has long been to raise kids up to stand in their own magnificence, and I am excited to bring Janet's Planet to fans throughout the country.""Tour the Solar System" follows the Janet's Planet model of marrying the entertaining and educational. Starring creator Janet Ivey, the show will take kids on a journey through outer space and incorporate sophisticated video technology to give the illusion that they are actually watching adventures unfold on the moon, Mars or in NASA's mission control room. Geared for children aged 6 to 10 years old, it employs high energy songs and functioning robots to teach science lessons. Each show lasts 45 minutes and invites audience participation to further the plot.About Janet ' s PlanetAbout Nashville Public TelevisionJanet's Planet is an award-winning children's educational television program geared for six to 10-year-olds. Created in 2000 by founder and host Janet Ivey, the program currently airs as short episodes on more than 144 public television stations nationwide. The show's unique, innovative and interactive approach makes science fun and accessible, engaging children and inspiring them to learn more about the universe. Janet's Planet has been awarded four Gracie Allen Awards and nine MidSouth Emmy Awards in its decade of production. Janet's Planet recently partnered with Space Florida to create the exciting new half-hour production "Exploring Microgravity," an innovative program that has been adopted by the Florida Department of Education. For more information, visit www.janetsplanet.com .For more than 65 years, Adventure Science Center has brought science to life for students, teachers and families in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northern Alabama and beyond. The Center offers hands-on, interactive exhibits and engaging programs that encourage visitors of all ages to explore how science is relevant in their lives. Located at 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, the center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults; $10 for children ages 2 to 12 and seniors 65 . For more information, visit our web site at www.adventuresci.com ."Tour the Solar System" is produced by Ivey and PK Pictures, and JRA Fine Arts will take the show on tour. After its premiere at Adventure Science Center in Nashville, the show will tour 10 cities across the U.S. throughout the fall and winter, beginning in Largo, Fla. at the Performance Art Center on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Other cities on the tour include Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y., Newark, Ohio, and Wichita, Kan.Janet's Planet has received a multitude of awards including 10 regional Emmy awards and 5 Gracie Awards and currently airs on more than 100 public television stations nationwide."Janet has helped children across America learn more about science, as well as themselves," said Beth Curley, President and CEO of Nashville Public Television, the presenting station for Janet's Planet. "She builds their self-confidence, their curiosity and their love of learning. We fully expect this live show to reach even more children and applaud Janet on this tremendous accomplishment."For more information about Janet's Planet, visit www.janetsplanet.com or contact Janet Ivey at janet@janetsplanet.com or 615-415-9785.

Nashville Public Television is available free and over the air to nearly 2.4 million people throughout the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area, and is watched by more than 600,000 households every week. The mission of NPT is to provide, through the power of traditional television and interactive telecommunications, high quality educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help improve the lives of those we serve.

Make Your PC A Complete Entertainment Center With The ATI X850 Driver

If you are worried about your computer�s poor performance when it comes to playing games, then there is a solution waiting for you in this article. You can now experience superior gaming experience with ATI X850 driver. This software tool will virtually bring all your favorite games and movies alive in all colors. You will also have greater control over all the graphics options available on your computer.

The ATI X850 driver comes with an entire host of features that make it much superior to the standard drivers that were available till now. For example, you no longer need to worry about removing the old driver while installing the new one. This will be automatically taken care of by the ATI X850 driver. During the installation and configuration process, the old driver will be removed by the software. Although it comes loaded with several features , one of the aspects that makes this driver so popular is that it is extremely easy to use. The user-friendly interface means enables this ease of use. Moreover, you also need not worry about the technology getting obsolete since you can always update the software online.Make sure though, that you download the ATI X850 driver from a reputable Website. Once you take care of all these aspects you are virtually assured of a wonderful time, whether it is watching the latest blockbuster movies or playing games.

The ATI X850 driver comes with an entire host of features that make it much superior to the standard drivers that were available till now. For example, you no longer need to worry about removing the old driver while installing the new one. This will be automatically taken care of by the ATI X850 driver. During the installation and configuration process, the old driver will be removed by the software. Although it comes loaded with several features , one of the aspects that makes this driver so popular is that it is extremely easy to use. The user-friendly interface means enables this ease of use. Moreover, you also need not worry about the technology getting obsolete since you can always update the software online.Make sure though, that you download the ATI X850 driver from a reputable Website. Once you take care of all these aspects you are virtually assured of a wonderful time, whether it is watching the latest blockbuster movies or playing games.