FED:PM sends message of support to Stynes

AAP General News (Australia)
08-06-2011
FED:PM sends message of support to Stynes

MELBOURNE, Aug 6 AAP - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent a message of support to
gravely ill Melbourne Football Club president Jim Stynes as he continues to battle cancer.

Stynes, 45, was back at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on Wednesday for further
tests on his stomach tumour.

Ms Gillard said she had been privileged to meet with Stynes and discuss his work with
young and disadvantaged Australians.

"I think we're all thinking about Jim," she told reporters in Melbourne on Saturday.

"He was a tremendous footballer. He's a great Australian and a person of remarkable
courage ... to keep coming out, being there with his beloved football team and doing so
much great work amongst the Australian community.

"Our thoughts are certainly with him and his family."

Doctors have urged Stynes to quit his role as Melbourne Football Club president and
concentrate entirely on his fight against cancer.

When Stynes addressed the media on Monday to announce coach Dean Bailey's sacking he
appeared frail and slow on his feet, admitting his health fight had not been easy in recent
weeks.

In June, he endured his fifth operation to remove cancerous tumours from his brain.

AAP ees/cdh

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VIC:Bridge dad jailed for life

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2011
VIC:Bridge dad jailed for life

MELBOURNE, April 11 AAP - Arthur Freeman has been jailed for life for throwing his
four-year-old daughter Darcey off Melbourne's West Gate Bridge.

Freeman was handed a minimum term and must serve at least 32 years before being eligible
for parole.

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KEYWORD: FREEMAN

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QLD:Headlines in 4BC 1000 news

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2010
QLD:Headlines in 4BC 1000 news

- Captain of St Kilda Nick Riewoldt says he can't understand why a girl he's never
met has posted a naked photo of him on Facebook.

- Bikie and stripper links are being investigated after a shooting on the Gold Coast.

- A fake war veteran will be sentenced today, after claiming he was captured in WWII.

- Qld govt denies it's the cause of high water prices in the state - saying councils
are responsible.

- It's been revealed red tape has left federal Labor's affordable housing plan in tatters.

- Travellers at Heathrow say it's a living hell, as Europe's big freeze continues to
delay flights.

- SPORT

- Greg Inglis is considering a code switch to AFL.

- Tim Cahill scores as Everton shock Man City.

AAP RTV af

KEYWORD: MONITOR 4BC 1000

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News Diary for Friday Aug 13

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2010
FED:Aust 'grave reservations' on Burma poll

Australia has expressed grave reservations about Burma's plan to hold the first election
in 20 years.

There are concerns the November 7 poll will be neither free nor fair .. with Foreign
Minister STEPHEN SMITH saying Australia has major concerns about the election process
and the country's highly restrictive political environment.

Mr SMITH says Australia has repeatedly urged Burma to allow freedom of speech and assembly
.. and to work with the UN to make the election transparent.

He says he hopes the election will mark the beginning of a return to democracy .. and
it's up to the Burmese people to decide whether to vote or not .. with some boycotting
the poll.

Mr SMITH says he'd support sending observers to monitor the election .. although he
hasn't said if they'd come from Australia.

AAP RTV ca/ajw/

KEYWORD: BURMA VOTE AUST (CANBERRA)

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SA: Police arrest man on child sex offences

AAP General News (Australia)
04-04-2010
SA: Police arrest man on child sex offences

A Melbourne man has been arrested in an Adelaide pub on child sex charges.

The 41-year-old has been charged with aggravated procuring of a child under 14 for
a sexual activity.

Detectives from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch arrested the man at a northern
suburbs hotel .. and he'll appear on Tuesday in the Adelaide Magistrates Court.

Police will allege the offence involved online conversations and other electronic means
of communication between March 15 and today.

Police are urging parents to monitor internet use .. teach children how to use the
web safely and supervise their use .. with more information on official police websites.

Melbourne man JOHN RAYMOND ZIMMERMAN .. aged 24 .. was charged last week and accused
of coercing three girls he met online to have sex with him.

He was remanded in custody to reappear in court in Melbourne on July 2 on multiple
sex charges involving two 14-year-old girls and a 13-year-old.

AAP RTV gr/ajw/

KEYWORD: ARREST (ADELAIDE)

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SA: Two more with swine flu die in SA

AAP General News (Australia)
08-21-2009
SA: Two more with swine flu die in SA

ADELAIDE, Aug 21 AAP - Two more people with swine flu have died in South Australia,
taking the total to 14.

SA Health said on Friday the latest to die, a 72-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man,
both had underlying medical conditions.

There have been 7,318 confirmed cases of swine flu in SA with 54 people currently in
hospital and 14 of those in intensive care.

AAP tjd/jfm

KEYWORD: FLU SA

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HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, April 13

AAP General News (Australia)
04-13-2009
HighLights of the AAP National Wire at 14:45, April 13

AUCKLAND - Fiji is slated become the Burma of the South Pacific, according to regional
experts who warn the troubled nation is now staring down the barrel at years of stifling
military rule and financial destitution. (Fiji)

AUCKLAND - An Australian journalist has been asked to leave Fiji by government officials
who are unhappy at his coverage of political upheaval in the troubled island nation. (Fiji
Dorney)

TO COME: Fiji Wrap, Fiji Aust Wrap. Outwatching more on Fiji Dorney

ALSO MORE TO COME FROM SMITH DOORSTOP: Fiji, Thai Protests, Durban II, Sri Lanka Aust,
Somalia Pirates



CANBERRA - The federal government will be closely monitoring news on the health of
the Chinese economy as it prepares to deliver its second budget in the midst of the worst
global economic conditions in 75 years. (Economy Swan)

SYDNEY - An analysis has revealed that the major banks are making $450 a year more
from each average home mortgage today than before the global financial crisis as they
exploit weaker competition from non-bank lenders. (Mortgages)



SYDNEY - A Sydney grandmother who has won a landmark compensation case after contracting
asbestos-related cancer has been likened to legendary campaigner Bernie Banton. (Hardie
Update)

Hardie Wrap to come



MELBOURNE - Former anti-corruption royal commissioner Frank Costigan has died aged
78 after a long illness. (Costigan)

MELBOURNE - He is remembered for the nickname he didn't give Kerry Packer, admired
for his work in the field of social justice and respected as a wise and honourable jurist.

(Costigan Obit)

Costigan Wrap to come



BRISBANE - Queensland's police commissioner wants nationwide anti-bikie laws introduced,
despite the country's peak civil liberties body saying Australia is heading for "disaster"

by moving too quickly to adopt them. (Bikies Wrap)



CANBERRA - Australians are being told to reconsider any plans to travel to Thailand
as the capital Bangkok remains in a state of emergency following mass demonstrations by
anti-government protesters. (Thai Protests Aust)

Thai Protests Aust Wrap to come



SYDNEY - Hundreds of Tamil demonstrators protesting outside the prime minister's Sydney
residence say they will stay there until the Australian government urges the Sri Lankan
government to call for a ceasefire with the Tamil Tigers. (SriLanka Aust Update. Pix Available.

Outwatching)



MELBOURNE - A breakthrough study has discovered all octopuses, cuttlefish and some
squid are venomous. (Octopus)



SYDNEY - Easily preventable accidents kill almost 300 Australian children a year and
are the major cause of death among youngsters, research shows. (Children)



SYDNEY - Twelve people have died on roads over the Easter holiday weekend, with NSW
topping the list. (Toll National)

Toll National Wrap, Factbox to come



STAWELL, Vic - Teenager Aaron Stubbs has raced to a commanding victory in the final
of the Stawell Gift. (Aths Gift Win)

Aths Gift Wrap to come



HOUSTON - Lleyton Hewitt held on to win his first tournament in two years with a 6-2
7-5 victory on Sunday over Wayne Odesnik of the United States in the US Men's Clay Court
Championships. (Tennis Men Update)

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KEYWORD: HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL 2 SYDNEY

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NSW: Police warn of strike action if pay demand not me

AAP General News (Australia)
12-08-2008
NSW: Police warn of strike action if pay demand not me

SYDNEY, Dec 8 AAP - NSW police warn they will consider industrial action if the state
government doesn't double its 2.5 per cent wage increase offer.

The Police Association of NSW president Bob Pritchard said the government risked losing
more officers if it couldn't match the current inflation rate, which is about 5 per cent.

"The government has come out with a 2.5 per cent offer - that's not only ridiculous,
it's an insult to all police out on the front line," Mr Pritchard told reporters on Monday.

He said more than 1,200 police officers had left the NSW Police Force since the last
state election in March 2007, with many citing low wages and poor conditions as the reason
behind their move.

"We're trying to attract police into this job - good professional people," Mr Pritchard said.

"The government will not be able to sustain the police force if they don't pay decent wages."

Mr Pritchard said he would not rule out industrial action if the government did not
come to the table "in good faith".

"We will take industrial action if necessary," he said.

Mr Pritchard said he couldn't detail what form of action the police union would pursue,
but was adamant it "certainly wouldn't be action that could affect the community".

"We're out there to provide protection for the community. We wouldn't change that in any way."

AAP cjb/pbc/evt/jm

KEYWORD: POLICE NSW

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Vic: Barkas committed to trial on 20 charges

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2008
Vic: Barkas committed to trial on 20 charges

A 46-year-old Melbourne man .. accused of drugging and raping six women over a 15-year
period .. has been committed to stand trial on 20 charges.

HARRY WILLIAM BARKAS from South Yarra has been committed to stand trial on charges
including rape .. administering a drug .. and sexual penetration of a child under 16.

They involve six victims in incidents occurring between 1990 and 2005.

BARKAS has pleaded NOT guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today .. and will
appear in the County Court in September for a directions hearing.

A trial is expected to begin next June.

AAP RTV df/pmu/tm/crh

KEYWORD: BARKAS (MELBOURNE)

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Fed: Literacy and numeracy levels foundation for learning: Govt

AAP General News (Australia)
02-11-2008
Fed: Literacy and numeracy levels foundation for learning: Govt

CANBERRA, Feb 11 AAP - Literacy and numeracy must be encouraged as early as possible
in life to form the basis of all other learning, federal Education Minister Julia Gillard
says.

A new study by Australian National University economists suggests today's 14-year-olds,
in learning terms, are about three months behind their counterparts from the 1960s.

The researchers suggest the recent focus of creating smaller classes, at the expense
of paying more for better teachers, could be to blame.

Ms Gillard says the government is preparing a national action plan for numeracy and
literacy to address the shortfall.

It will include a national assessment program in which about one million students will be tested.

"We've got to make sure that children leave school literate and numerate," Ms Gillard
told ABC Radio today.

"We've got to make sure that literacy and numeracy is formed as early as possible in
life because it's a foundation stone for all other learning."

Meanwhile, the Australian Education Union says extra money for teachers could play
a role in improving education levels.

"A competitive professional salary to attract and retain the best teachers in our system
is absolutely necessary," federal president Angelo Gavrielatos told ABC Radio.

He said the teacher shortage was becoming more serious right around Australia and improving
pay could attract more talented individuals to the profession.

"I am yet to meet a teacher who enters the classroom with any intention other than
to improve the educational outcome of students."

Report co-author Andrew Lee agrees.

"One possible theory is the spending was misdirected," he told ABC Radio.

"We spent a lot of money getting smaller classes in Australian schools and in the process
we let teachers' salaries stagnate - maybe that was a bad decision in retrospect."

AAP kc/rl/jm/de

KEYWORD: STUDENTS GILLARD

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FED: Howard derides Keating's failure with China

AAP General News (Australia)
08-23-2007
FED: Howard derides Keating's failure with China

SYDNEY, Aug 23 AAP - Prime Minister John Howard has scoffed at Paul Keating's inability
to fully engage with China during his time as Australia's leader.

The former prime minister and architect of APEC has called for the group to be revamped
into a strategic body, rather than an economic one, to accommodate the rise of China as
a major new power.

Mr Keating has told Fairfax newspapers the APEC summit is well suited to easing China
into the world as it brings together leaders of half the world's economy and population,
including US President George Bush.

But Mr Howard told reporters in western Sydney today that Mr Keating had not had even
a fraction of the success of the present government in engaging with China.

"I can remember Mr Keating telling me what a great thing APEC was," he said.

"I would have thought including China in the world community has been one of the great
foreign policy successes of my government.

"I seem to remember Mr Keating and his mob saying the Chinese wouldn't talk to us.

"One of the features of my prime ministership has been the close relationship with
the US and at the same time the very close relationship with China," he said.

Mr Keating will be making a speech on APEC in Sydney tonight.

This year's APEC leaders' week runs from September 2 to 9 in Sydney.

AAP ig/bd/sk/wjf/jt/de

KEYWORD: APEC HOWARD

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Tas: Climber plunges to death from Federation Peak

AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2007
Tas: Climber plunges to death from Federation Peak

HOBART, April 9 AAP - A climber has plunged to his death while attempting to scale
Tasmania's Federation Peak, 90km west of Hobart.

Rescue workers were scrambled to the mountain after a fellow climber set off an EPIRB
emergency positioning beacon at 2.30pm (AEST) yesterday, Tasmania Police said.

A police helicopter located the dead man's friend four hours later but rescuers postponed
trying in the dark to recover the body until this morning.

The victim's name has not been released and the coroner is now investigating the fall,
police said.

Federation Peak, which soars 1,224 metres in the Arthur Range of the Tasmanian Wilderness
World Heritage Area, is considered to be Tasmania's toughest climb, according to Tourism
Tasmania.

AAP sjm/gfr/jt/de

KEYWORD: FEDERATION

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NSW: Interest rate rises led to negative economic growth: Iemma

AAP General News (Australia)
12-07-2006
NSW: Interest rate rises led to negative economic growth: Iemma

SYDNEY, Dec 7 AAP - NSW Premier Morris Iemma blames interest rate rises for the state's
shrinking economy.

He said yesterday's national account figures revealing the NSW economy has shrunk by
0.3 per cent in the third quarter of the year were due to the federal government's inability
to manage inflation.

"The growth figures of yesterday are all down to interest rates," Mr Iemma said.

"Three interest rate rises this year, with the speculation of further ones, that's
what it's down to."

Mr Iemma said the national economy had slowed as a result of federal Treasurer Peter
Costello and Prime Minister John Howard's inability to control inflation, leading to an
increase in interest rates.

AAP krc/bd/klw/it/nf

KEYWORD: ECONOMY IEMMA

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Fed: Embassy trying to get more Austs out of Lebanon

AAP General News (Australia)
08-01-2006
Fed: Embassy trying to get more Austs out of Lebanon

The government is scrambling to evacuate hundreds more Australians from Lebanon ..

before a brief Israeli halt on air strikes ends.

Foreign Minister ALEXANDER DOWNER says the Australian embassy in Beirut is chartering
taxis and buses to get up to 300 Australians out of the country during the 48-hour reprieve.

Villagers are fleeing the south during the break .. agreed to by Israel after the international
outcry over its strike on Qana that killed more than 50 civilians .. most of them children.

Mr DOWNER's told ABC radio .. it's not going to be easy getting all the Australians
out before the deadline's up .. because of ongoing fighting.

AAP RTV rp/jmt

KEYWORD: MIDEAST DOWNER (CANBERRA)

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Fed: Blueprint by mid year on mental health - Howard =5

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2006
Fed: Blueprint by mid year on mental health - Howard =5

NSW Premier Morris Iemma said the meeting was held in a spirit of cooperation and goodwill,
and significant agreement was reached on a renewed national effort for economic reform.

He said in the area of mental health there was at long last hope for the mentally ill
and their families, with a commitment to develop a new national action plan within the
next three months.

"In the area of health we have made significant progress on tackling some of the blockages
in our health system," he said.

That includes a plan to establish a national call centre linking various services in
a bid to ease pressure on hospital emergency departments.

"These are significant agreements that will in the long term provide for sustained
improvement in the quality of services in our hospitals as well as out in the community,"

he said.

Victorian Premier Steve Bracks said this day would go down as the day premiers grasped
economic reform to boost national productivity.

"It's the day where we set the agenda for a new national reform agenda," he said.

"There is relentless competition internationally.

"That is not going to stop. We need to be more competitive, use the capacity of our
people and to make sure they are better trained, better skilled, healthier, fitter and
also to have those inducements and encouragement to remain in the workforce for a long
time."

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KEYWORD: COAG HOWARD 5 CANBERRA

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SA: Bool Lagoon closed for duck hunting, government says

AAP General News (Australia)
04-24-2005
SA: Bool Lagoon closed for duck hunting, government says

Duck hunters will be kept out of a South Australian lagoon this year in order to safeguard
protected birds seeking refuge there from drought.

Environment Minister JOHN HILL says departmental officers recently found large numbers
of protected species at Bool Lagoon in the state's south-east.

AAP RTV sl/wf/jmt

KEYWORD: LAGOON (ADELAIDE)

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Nothing stops her worry of illness

Q. I'm a hypochondriac. I've tried everything, including psychotherapy, to make my concerns go away, but I keep being terrified.

Right now, because I often have headaches, I'm afraid I have a brain tumor, even though I've had head scans done and nothing is wrong.

What can I do?

A. In true hypochondriacs (who are equally split among men and women, by the way), even mild physical sensations — a fleeting chest pain, a plain-vanilla headache — feel like warnings of something terminal.

The Internet likely has made it worse. The vast array of websites listing symptoms and diagnoses sometimes can make even the healthiest people feel like they're teetering at the edge of their grave.

Extreme health anxiety is no joke. Hypochondria, like other anxiety disorders, can be disabling, and ordinary psychotherapy, constant reassurance from your doctor or medications may not be effective.

But there's one proven anxiety treatment that almost always helps: cognitive behavioral therapy. This short-term treatment helps you identify and challenge the thoughts that underlie your fears and emotions.

After a few sessions with a therapist experienced in its behavior-modifying techniques, most hypochondriacs find that the frightening feelings start to fade away — and, with a couple of painkillers, so does the headache.

Q. I love gardening but have horrible allergies. What can I plant that won't make me sneeze?

A. Well, sneezeweed is probably out. In fact, any plant that produces pollen (trees, shrubs, grass, flowers ... pretty much everything) has the potential to give you itchy, watery eyes, a drippy nose and sneezing fits.

Still, before you start contemplating AstroTurf, some pretty plants are less likely to send your nose into a tizzy.

These include florist-style hybrid tea roses (they're almost scentless), old-fashioned pom-pom hydrangeas, hollyhocks, sedum and irises.

Avoid heavily perfumed plants and male trees and shrubs (a greenhouse can help you choose). Female plants not only don't shed pollen, they trap and keep the pollen that's in the air, so less reaches your nose.

There also are some new allergy-free Bermuda grasses. Your local Cooperative Extension Service (find it here: www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/) can help you create a low-allergy landscape.

Wind-borne pollen still is a problem, but there are some preventive steps that will help. Try wearing a filtering mask, sunglasses, gloves and a hat. When you come in from the north 40, always shower, wash your hair, and strip down to eliminate pollen from your hair, skin and clothes, which go straight to the laundry.

And take non-sedating antihistamines faithfully during your allergy season (spring and fall are usually flora's time for sex orgies).

The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen, are authors of YOU: On a Diet.

Want more? See "The Dr. Oz Show" at 3 and 4 p.m. weekdays on WFLD-Channel 32.

To submit questions, go to www.RealAge.com.

King Features Syndicate

Pull Quote: Extreme health anxiety is no joke. Hypochondria, like other anxiety disorders, can be disabling.

Groups join forces to put Coventry on electronic information map.

Two of Coventry's major attractions have linked up to help put the city on the electronic map.

The West Orchards Shopping Centre and the Coventry Crusaders basketball team have launched Internet sites through the Coventry and Warwickshire Network aimed at bringing custom into the city.

West Orchards was one of the first shopping centres in the country to join the information superhighway, but it is a first for the Crusaders.

The two were brought together by Mr Jim Harris, manager of the shopping centre, and also a leading basketball umpire.

He said: "There are a variety of reasons why we have launched our site. We get a great number of overseas customers visiting us and the site gives them a chance to look round before they actually arrive.

"They can read about car parking, opening hours, events and all the stores and our Food Court.

"We are also getting hits from local people as well as retailers who may well be looking to move to Coventry. We are linked into the Coventry and Warwickshire Network so anyone just wanting to find out information about the area can link with West Orchar ds.

The web addresses are www.crusaders.co.uk. and www.westorchards.co.uk.

Winners Internet Network, Inc. Announces Status of Form 10 Registration Statement.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1999--

David C. Skinner, Jr., President and CEO of Winners Internet Network, Inc. (WINR) releases the following information in response to the inquiries with legal counsel concerning the status of filing WINR's Form 10 registration statement.

Many contacts have been received by WINR directly and/or through its public relations firm wanting to know the current status of this filing. WINR, in-turn, contacted its representatives who are handling this filing through to completion. A written response has been received by WINR in answer to its inquiries and the correspondence is quoted below verbatim:

"You have contacted this office regarding the status of the Form 10 registration statement for Winner's Internet Network, Inc. (the "Company"). We have received the Company's responses to our initial information requests and we are working to compile that information. Based on our current work load, and additional information required from other sources, we anticipate completing the Company's Form 10 by the end of October 1999, if not before.

"If we are successful in filing the Form 10 by October 1999, the registration statement will become effective within sixty days and the Company will be required to begin filing quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission after that effective date. We hope this clarifies the status of the Company's Form 10."

To clarify, WINR's interpretation of the entire Form 10 filing procedure was slightly inaccurate. Legal counsel maintains that the disclosures and documentation necessary to file was received from WINR in a timely manner to complete the filing in October as scheduled. A final audit and additional paperwork required is in the process of being completed. However, previously released earnings and revenues are entirely accurate and the filing was not delayed for any reason other than miscommunication with legal counsel and WINR's regrets any issues this has caused with shareholders. WINR's is moving forward with this filing and the NASDAQ application in an expeditious manner and will keep the financial community abreast of the status of each of these.

Information contained in this news release other than historical information should be considered forward-looking and is subject to various risk factors and uncertainties. For instance, the strategies and operations of Winners Internet Network, Inc. involve risks of competition, changing market conditions, changes in laws and regulations affecting these industries and numerous other factors discussed in this release. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements.

ONLINE: Advertisers get measure of online video habits.(Brief article)

By Lara O'Reilly

Nielsen has unveiled the first industry-endorsed tool to measure online video viewing on home and office computers by audience size, demographic, location and the time spent watching streams.

It is claimed the VideoCensus tool will help advertisers target particular demographics by offering information about the types of sites and genres certain age groups prefer and the average times of day they watch video.

Brands including Unilever, Marks & Spencer and Yahoo! have all championed video content as the key to building online engagement with consumers in recent months.

Nielsen says 26.9 million people in the UK viewed video streams from home or work computers in April 2011.

Men view 78% more online video than women, according to the first set of figures released from Nielsen's VideoCensus. Of the 10 most popular sites for viewing video content online, only ITV and Channel 4 had more content viewed by women. YouTube is the highest ranked site overall.

VideoCensus is accredited by the UK Online Measurement Company, which is run by the Association of Publishers and the Internet Advertising Bureau.

UKOM general manager James Smythe says VideoCensus is an important step forward in the understanding of online video audiences.

He adds: "To support the video on demand advertising model, the industry needs reliable people-centric measurement."

Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

Networks North Inc. Announces the Strategic Acquisition of a Technology Based Entertainment Operation with $7,000,000 in Annual Revenue.

NASDAQ:NETN

TORONTO, Sept. 14 /CNW-PRN/ - Networks North Inc. (NASDAQ: NETN) is pleased to announce the purchase, through a wholly owned subsidiary, of the assets, right, title and interest of GalaVu Entertainment Inc.

GalaVu is a technology-based entertainment provider of interactive in-room entertainment systems to hotels and holds a leading position in the Canadian market for the small and mid-sized hotel segment. For it's current fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, GalaVu was on track to generate in excess of $7,000,000 CDN and has reported a positive EBITDA of $207,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1999 and has reported positive EBITDA for the last two consecutive quarters.

Consideration for the purchase includes 100,000 common shares of Networks North Inc. and a sharing of future cash flows of the operations of GalaVu over the next five years with a minimum guarantee of $3,300,000 by our newly formed subsidiary.

``This is certainly a strategic acquisition for our company,'' stated Peter Rona, President and Chief Executive Officer of Networks North Inc., ``we currently are the leaders in interactive entertainment in Canada servicing more than 525 hospitality sites with our NTN Network. The operations of GalaVu are very similar to our current activities and we will be able to capitalize on the synergies of the combined entities.''

Working closely with GalaVu's team of hardware and software specialists, plans are to integrate the NTN content into the current hotel offerings. Tests of this concept have already been conducted successfully. Further synergies will be realized in the areas such as customer service, maintenance, and repairs as divisions of Networks North and GalaVu perform similar functions.

``The addition of $7,000,000 of revenue to Networks North Inc. will be an increase of almost 50% compared to last year's reported revenue of $14,772,000,'' continued Peter Rona, ``and this is consistent with our strategic plan to grow our business both internally and through acquisition.''

GalaVu's interactive system is based on proprietary technology and provides a wide range of affordable, in-room entertainment packages. Marketed to guests under the Round-the-Clock Entertainment brand, GalaVu's suite of products include Hollywood movies on demand, premium television programming, and other information and entertainment services designed to enhance the stay of hotel guests while generating revenue for GalaVu and its hotel partners. The system utilizes a variety of technologies to provide one of the industry's widest selections of value-priced entertainment packages.

Networks North Inc.'s operating units include wholly owned NTN Interactive Network Inc. (NTNIN), Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. and Interlynx Multimedia Inc. NTNIN is the exclusive Canadian Licensee of NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN), a leading producer and programmer of interactive television, on-line and Internet entertainment. The NTN Entertainment Network distributes programming to more than 15 million participants per month at restaurants, sports bars, and other group viewing locations throughout North America, including 525 in Canada with over 2.5 million participants. Magic Lantern is Canada's premier distributor of educational media resources, with exclusive rights to over 14,000 titles in English and French. Magic's subsidiaries provide MPEG encoding, video duplication, distribution and fulfillment services for broadcasters. Interlynx Multimedia Inc. is a developer of web-based interactive software in the areas of training, knowledge management, and e-business.

Financial Statements in this press release other than historical facts are ``forward looking'' statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements (future operational results and sales) involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results.

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Four injured in iPad fight at Beijing Apple store.

Beijing: Four people were taken to hospital and a glass door smashed as a near-riot broke out at Beijing s top Apple store among crowds rushing to snap up the popular iPad 2 tablet computer, state press said Sunday.

Angry consumers began rushing the store on Saturday afternoon after a "foreign" Apple employee allegedly stepped into the crowd to push and beat people suspected of queue jumping, the Beijing News said.

After the employee retreated back into the store, a crowd of consumers smashed the glass front door and shoved security guards as they surged forward in anger over the alleged beatings, the report said.

Consumers have lined up for hours at Apple stores in Beijing and Shanghai since the iPad 2, the updated version of the tablet computer, went on sale in the world s biggest Internet market on Friday.

The store in Beijing s chic Sanlitun commercial district closed early Saturday because of the altercation, but according to a voice recording on the store s phone was open for business Sunday.

Apple officials were not immediately available for comment when telephoned by AFP.

Police were investigating the incident and have interviewed four people hospitalised with injuries, the Beijing News said.

Lines for the popular iPad 2 have grown so long that people have begun selling their places in the queue, while a secondary market has also developed with consumers reselling their tablet computers for profit after leaving the store, the report said.

Late Saturday, the store posted a notice saying that queue jumping and the unauthorised sales of Apple products would not be tolerated, the paper said.

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Rodman & Renshaw Acts as Joint Book-Running Manager to Mission NewEnergy Limited Pricing of Initial Offer.

NEW YORK -- Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM), announced that it has acted as joint book-running manager to its client Mission NewEnergy Limited. Mission NewEnergy Limited announced today the pricing of its U.S. initial public offering of 2,785,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$9.00 per share. The shares will begin trading today on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "MNEL".

Mission has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 417,750 shares at the initial public offering price to cover overallotments, if any.

Mission intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to expand its feedstock operations, including but not limited to Jatropha acreage expansion and construction of crude Jatropha oil extraction facilities, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Chardan Capital Markets, LLC and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Maxim Group LLC and Northland Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The initial public offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained for free by visiting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from Chardan Capital Markets, 17 State Street, New York, NY 10004, telephone: 646-465-9025 or from Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, Prospectus Department, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020 telephone: 212-430-1710 or email: prospectus@rodm.com, or by calling toll free: 1-800-851-2920 (calling this number is not toll free outside the United States).

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Mission NewEnergy

Mission NewEnergy Limited is a global provider of sustainable, renewable energy. Operating in Malaysia, India, Australia and North America, Mission NewEnergy is an integrated biodiesel producer and one of the world's largest Jatropha plantation companies. We can produce 105 million gallons of biodiesel annually and have expanding Jatropha plantations that currently span more than 194,000 acres, representing a sustainable non-edible oil supply that we estimate will exceed 22 million barrels over the next 30 years. Jatropha Curcas, an inedible biofuel feedstock, is being cultivated by Mission's 140,000 contract farmers on their marginal land that is not used for food crops. By striving to maximize value realization from Jatropha by-products, Mission is striving to achieve a zero cost basis for its sustainable non-edible oil feedstock. To learn more, visit www.missionnewenergy.com.

About Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc.

Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM) is a holding company with a number of direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Rodman & Renshaw, LLC.

Rodman & Renshaw is a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. Rodman also provides research and sales and trading services to institutional investors. Rodman is the leader in the PIPE (private investment in public equity) and RD (registered direct offering) transaction markets. According to Sagient Research Systems, Rodman has been ranked the #1 Placement Agent in terms of the aggregate number of PIPE and RD financing transactions completed every year since 2005.

For more information visit Rodman & Renshaw on the Internet at www.rodm.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations and estimates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Mission's views as of the date of this press release. Mission anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. Mission undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as of a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Mission's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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Computer software manufacturers.(Directory)

To help keep service centers abreast of the wide range of software packages available to the industry, Metal Distribution includes this detailed directory of software products. It contains an alphabetical listing of software developers, their addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and Web sites, along with vendors' brief descriptions of their products and services.

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4GL Solutions

1020 Denison St., Ste. 101

Markham, Ont. L3R 3W5

Canada

(905) 479-6727

Fax: (905) 479-1246

E-mail: info@4glsol.com

Web site: www.4glsol.com

Product Description:

A complete package for steel service and processing centers. Includes advanced inventory management, fully parameterized product definition, advanced production scheduling, visual remnant tracking, order entry, purchasing, re-ordering tools and a fully integrated accounting system. Additional features include appealing graphics, user friendliness, CAD integration, automated e-mail/faxing capabilities, scanning mill test reports, web interfacing, multi-currency and much more.

Acorn Systems

4150 Westheimer, Ste. 300

Houston, Texas 77027

(713) 963-9000

Fax: (713) 963-9010

E-mail: marketing@acornsys.com

Web site: www.acornsys.com

Product Description:

Acorn Systems provides profit improvement software. Acorn Systems software and management consulting services enable you to analyze the profitability of each customer, product, supplier and order so you can determine exactly where you are making and losing money, grow the most profitable portions of your business, and take specific actions to improve the profitability of the least profitable portions of your business.

Activant Solutions Inc.

19 W. College Road

Yardley, PA 19067

(800) 776-7438

Fax: (215) 369-4277

E-mail: distribution@activant.com

Web site: www.activant.com

Product Description:

Activant provides technology solutions and services to more than 3,800 wholesale distributors throughout North America. A leading technology provider for the medical supply distribution industry, Activant develops comprehensive enterprise software solutions to help distributors improve customer service and maximize the return on their technology investment. In addition, the company offers an Internet trading network that expedites sourcing, expands geographic reach and streamlines transactions between distributors and manufacturers. Activant solutions are backed by a host of professional services, including support, consulting and educational programs.

AptClarity LLC

22647 Ventura Blvd. #410

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

(877) 728-7500

E-mail: info@aptlarity.com

Web site: www.aptclarity.com

Product Description:

AptClarity helps metal distribution and processing firms improve visibility and reduce costs by providing immediate access to critical information via a simple, point and click Business Intelligence Dashboard. AptClarity applications complement any industry business system and are often used to consolidate information from multiple disparate systems. Management and users are able to quickly identify trends and exceptions, easily spot lost business, manage and improve day to day operations, plan strategies to increase sales and margins, evaluate customer, product or supplier history, improve negotiating insight, identify aged inventory or production issues, quickly rank inventory days supply or view replacement cost trends, make planning decisions, monitor and manage people, or analyze actual results vs. goals. In all these cases and many others, our solutions help save time and money and enable users to make better informed decisions, resulting in improved bottom line performance.

Perhaps the best news: AptClarity applications are typically deployed in 1-2 weeks, allowing clients to reap immediate benefits and keep overall costs to a minimum.

ASKO Inc.

501 W. 7th Ave.

Homestead, Pa. 15120

(412) 461-4110; (800) 321-1310

Fax: (412) 461-5400

E-mail: bill.rackoff@askoinc.com

Web site: www.askoinc.com

Product Description:

EdgeMaster is the next generation of shimless slitting software designed to analyze data, search its knowledge of operating conditions and predict what the cut will look like. EdgeMaster integrates the power of slit-width management in the same software package as edge control and actually becomes more intelligent the more it's used. The continuous improvement feature is automatically customized to operating conditions. It is specially suited for critical width applications in slitting copper and other non-ferrous materials for electrical applications.

AXIS Computer Systems Inc.

294 Boston Post Road

Marlborough, Mass. 01752

(508) 481-9600; (800) 370-AXIS (2947)

Fax: (508) 481-7234

Web site: www.axiscomp.com

Product Description:

AXIS Computer Systems Inc. supplies enterprise management solutions for the metals industry. Our AXIOM family of software products helps producers, manufacturers and service centers improve business performance and accelerate growth by gaining better control and visibiliy of enterprise-wide operations. AXIOM provides comprehensive industry-specific support for all key aspects of the business: from sales, production, quality and financial management to integrated web-based customer service, advanced planning and scheduling, and decision support. AXIOM'S advanced software architecture provides high performance, fast deployment and low cost of ownership, and AXIS consultants bring extensive industry knowledge and experience.

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Bayern Software

P.O. Box 74098

Phoenix, Ariz. 85087-1001

(623) 298-5228; (877) 4-BAYERN

Fax: (623) 298-5233

E-mail: info@bayernsoftware.com

Web site: www.bayernsoftware.com

Product Description:

Since 1985, Bayern Software has been providing powerful software products to metal service centers and distributors across North America. With more than 300 installations, Bayern Software's customer base is one of the largest in the industry. Bayern's STEEL PLUS software is a fully-integrated inventory control, sales, purchasing and accounting program. STEEL PLUS includes robust tools for demand forecasting, sales analysis, inventory processing and reporting. STEEL PLUS is built to handle the unique attributes of metal items such as angle, bar, beam, channel, pipe, tube, plate, sheet, coil, metal roofing/panels and more. STEEL PLUS supports tagged inventory for those who need lot and heat traceability and homogeneous inventory for those who prefer a more streamlined approach. STEEL PLUS provides full remnant detail tracking and also supports buyouts and special orders. Credit management controls are included as well as thousands of reporting combinations. STEEL PLUS data can also be accessed via any ODBC-compliant program such as Microsoft Excel, Access or Crystal Reports. Bayern Software also offers integrated solutions for document management (mill test reports, proof of delivery, etc.), bar coding, labor tracking, faxing, and e-mailing. STEEL PLUS is platform independent and runs on many operating systems such as Windows, Linux and UNIX. STEEL PLUS supports multiple warehouses and branches and works well in various wide-area networks.

Bennett & Associates Inc.

P.O. Box 17944

Salem, Ore. 97305

(503) 390-2880

Fax: (503) 390-3011

E-mail: sales@bennettandassoc.com

Web site: www.bennettandassoc.com

Product Description:

Metal Systems is a complete integrated, multi-user, multi-tasking and on-line information system. The inventory, order processing, accounts receivable and sales analysis systems handle a full range of product types with heavy control over automatic generation of remnant/drop-off inventory. The software system gives the user on-line inventory control, order processing, quote system sales and purchase history, sales reporting and purchase order processing. All are backed up and supported by a strong accounting system that includes payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, financial reporting and budgeting. In addition, the software allows the operator to control inventory/sales in multiple companies, divisions, locations or warehouses. The software is a professional computing environment for business and web applications in the Microsoft Windows environment. It provides runtime support for local and remote applications. It includes character and GUI interfaces and contains an Internet gateway for Winsock applications, a sort gateway, a fax-driver gateway, pdf, HTML, text printers and MySOL interface.

Business Automation Inc.

945 Hwy. 152 West

China Grove, N.C. 28023

(704) 857-8744; (800) 224-6385

Fax: (704) 857-8738

Web site: www.baipro.com

Product Description:

Metal-Pro is a fully integrated information-management solution created for service centers, fabricators, processors, producers, smelters and recyclers. Metal-Pro automates sales, inventory, production, equipment maintenance and financial information. Using a powerful relational database manager and Windows technology, Metal-Pro can operate on virtually any Unix- or Windows-based hardware platform. The system can seamlessly integrate with new or existing networks.

Designed with the inside sales force in mind, Metal-Pro offers instant access to vital information, such as pricing, inventory, order status, shipping, order/quote history and customer credit. Metal-Pro features include telesales, quote tracing, faxing/e-mailing, FaxLink, unit-of-measure conversion, tag control, document imaging (test report scanning), production scheduling, advanced replenishment concepts, remnant tracking, bar coding, EDI, e-commerce, material processing and office automation (spreadsheet, electronic mail and word processing.)

PC users can create custom reports by pointing and clicking, and can easily download information to popular desktop tools. Training and implementation services are performed at the customer's site, and the software can easily be modified to meet specific requirements.

The Western regional office is at 1544 W. Yale Ave., Orange, Calif. 92867. Phone: (714) 998-6600; (800) 266-6385; fax (714)998-6170.

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Compusource Corp.

28 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 130

La Palma, Calif. 90623

(714) 522-8300

Fax: (714) 522-2505

E-mail: bdavid@compusource.com

Web site: www.metalservicecentersoftware.com

Product Description:

The Metal Center Management System (MCMS) is a fully integrated metal distribution and accounting management system designed to meet the specific demands of metal service centers.

MCMS offers the tools necessary to manage your business more efficiently and benefits every area of service center activity including contact management, customer service, order processing, production, inventory management and purchasing.

Running in the Unix or Windows operating environments, MCMS provides users the ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously. Features include lot (tag) inventory control for all types of material and alloys, on-line quantity calculations and unit-of-measure conversions, sales history, price schedule and inventory position during quote/order entry, direct faxing, remnant/drop control, shape fabrication, point-of-sale, e-business functions, bar code integration and enterprise document imaging, including mill test reports. Executive dashboards and data-monitoring provide comprehensive analysis tools.

MCMS scales from 2 to 150+ users, across multiple locations, providing cost-effective solutions for metal centers of every size.

Crowe Horwath LLP

3815 River Crossing Pkwy., Ste. 300

Indianapolis, IN 46236

(800) 599-2304

Fax:(317)706-2660

E-mail: vicky.ludema@crowehorwath.com

Web site: www.crowehorwath.com/microsoft

Product Description:

Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States and provides innovative business and technology solutions in the areas of assurance, financial advisory, performance, risk consulting, and tax.

Crowe provides solutions to organizations in the metals industry through the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics[R] AX, a flexible and scalable solution that is designed to support the exact needs of metals organizations at a low total cost of ownership. Microsoft Dynamics AX includes applications for financial management, customer relationship management, supply chain management, human resource management, project management, and business analytics. It also supports multicompany, multisite, multilanguage, and multicurrency needs.

Crowe has helped many metals organizations achieve performance improvements and address critical business issues and requirements, including multidimensional inventory, quality management, yield planning and tracking, the impact of fluctuating commodities prices on sales and profit margin, and inventory valuation

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Data Management Systems Inc.

12308 Twin Creek Road

Manchaca, Texas 78652

(512)282-5018

Fax: (512) 282-5083

E-mail: info@datamanagementsystemsinc.com

Web site: www.datamanagementsystemsinc.com

Product Description:

Data Management's software provides service center users with a full accounting system that includes inventory, purchasing, order entry, sales analysis, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. The system allows for direct input of orders with customer-information and inventory-inquiry ability. It also prints delivery tickets and invoices, and interfaces directly to the accounts-receivable, inventory, sales-analysis and general-ledger modules. The system allows for on-line quotes and runs on the following platforms: Windows/Windows Servers.

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Eagle International Software/Metalinfo.com

6824 N. Mendota Ave.

Chicago, III. 60646

(773)594-1472

Fax: (773)594-1165

E-mail: sales@metalinfo.com

Web site: www.metalinfo.com

Product Description:

Eagle International Software offers a powerful Internet resource for the metal industry. Eagle's Atlas of World Metals and Enterprise Solutions are available on-line. Now companies can search, cross reference and communicate on one platform. Critical information is available 24 hours a day. Companies located around the world can instantly communicate on exact standards or grades required. Powerful metal utility programs complement the site to make it a required tool for any company.

Eagle Technology Inc

10500 N. Port Washington Road

Mequon, Wis 53092

(262) 241-3845; (800) 388-3268

Fax: (262) 241-5248

E-mail: sales@eaglecmms.com

Web site: www.eaglecmms.com

Product Description:

Eagle Technology Inc. supplies computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) for facilty and manufacturing applications. Established in 1987, Eagle has over 3,000 customers in more than 30 countries.

Eagle Technology's ProTeus CMMS is a suite of integrated software modules for managing the maintenance needs of plants and facilities. ProTeus also can be taken "mobile" on handheld PDAs. It provides cost-effective maintenance management that will reduce downtime, control maintenance expenses, increase asset life, eliminate stock outages and improve productivity.

Enmark Systems Inc.

75 Aprill Dr.

Ann Arbor, Mich. 48103

(734) 669-0110; (800) 594-9025

Fax: (734) 669-0440

E-mail: sales@enmark.com

Web site: www.enmark.com

Product Description:

Enmark is a proven leader in metal service center software that provides competitive advantages to companies that distribute, process, toll process, or warehouse metal products. Enmark's Windows-based "Eniteo" system combines 25 years of industry experience with the world's most popular computer interface.

Eniteo is a full ERP system designed exclusively for metal service centers that includes numerous advanced tools that enhance service operations. Eniteo incorporates the graphic power of Microsoft VB.NET, ensuring unprecedented ease of use, surrounded by a visual setting, in a scalable single company or multi-branch companywide shared SQL database.

Enmark's commitment to software development and innovation is what sets Eniteo apart. Combined with an aggressive release schedule and simplified subscription pricing, Eniteo remains continuously current for all users.

Eniteo includes a comprehensive selling system designed to expedite a service center's selling process. This proven system provides quick access to customer-specific sales information. Orders close and complete fast, giving salespeople more time to sell.

Enmark's coil processing PRO-FLO system improves shop floor work flow. Paperless production and scheduling of work orders is simple and flexible. By tracking, verifying, and recording each stage of production, Pro-Flo reduces the redundancy and time associated with managing internal processing.

Enmark's application systems operate on Windows/UNIX enterprise-based hardware platforms. Software as a Service (SAAS) via web is available for the complete line of software.

eTeklogics

7547 Mentor Ave., Ste. 201

Mentor, Ohio 44060

(800) 452-5251

Fax: (440) 975-0876

E-mail: sales@eteklogics.com

Web site: www.eteklogics.com

Product Description:

eTeklogics is a developer and supplier of TraxFast, a low-cost packaged software solution for the identification, tracking and management of valuable assets. Integrated use of technologies--such as barcode labeling, RFID tagging, GPS location recording, digital imaging and document scanning--help identify and track assets from cradle to grave. From asset accounting, surgical instrument tracking, tool management, stockroom control, package delivery and evidence tracking, TraxFast has a software product to fit most industries and government sectors.

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Flexware Innovation Inc.

9128 Technology Dr.

Fishers, Ind. 46038

(317)813-5430

Fax: (317) 813-2121

E-mail: chris.sanders@flexwareinnovation.com

Web site: www.flexwareinnovation.com

Product Description:

Rollmanager is a web-based system for tracking roll history. It provides visiblity to currently loaded rolls, available roll inventory, rolls out for maintenance and rolls requiring maintenance. Reports showing roll life by roll vendor, cover material and usage location allow maintenance and purchasing valuable metrics to analyze which roll covers and vendors are performing the best for each line location. In addition to valuable roll-life analysis, other benefits are realized by having a single site-wide system that is accessible by anyone via a web browser. For example, shipping and receiving can determine which rolls need to be shipped to vendors for recover. IT deployent is simple since the solution is based on ASP. Net 2.0 and can be installed on a web server so it is instantly available to any PC with a web browser and network access.

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International Knife & Saw Inc.

1299 Cox Ave.

Erlanger, Ky. 41018

(800) 354-9872

Fax: (859) 371-6672

Web site: www.iksinc.com

Product Description:

SAVE2001 (Slitting Assembly Very Easy) shimless tooling setup software is written for Windows 95/98/2000/ME and Windows NT 4.0 environments to calculate precision arbor setups in seconds and formulate a complete list of spacers and knives to accurately and quickly set up the required job.

SAVE2001 is packaged as application specific shimless slitting software to let the user define setup parameters for each customer's requirement. It easily guides the user through the setup and is supported with on-line help. The software's option field allows the user to customize each setup for horizontal clearances, strip width tolerances, knife inventory and other general information.

Invera

5090 Richmond Avenue, #540

Houston, TX 77056

(514)925-8558

Fax: (514) 935-3850

Web site: www.invera.com

Product Description:

Invera, maker of STRATIX ERP Software, is the first and largest information technology company dedicated for 25+ years exclusively to providing metal software systems for metal service centers, metal processors, tube/bar mills and toll processors. Its commitment to the metals industry is endorsed by more than 13,000 users at over 500 sites in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Canada and the Middle/Far East.

STRATIX operates in single and multi-site companies and contains extensive audit log capabilities mandated by public companies. In addition to sales and distribution functionality, STRATIX addresses multi-step, multi-location production operations with integrated planning and production scheduling. STRATIX is designed to operate with its own accounting software or can integrate with third-party financial software.

Every STRATIX Release includes features that improve productivity, reduce operating costs and improve profitability. To optimize the total investment and reduce operating costs, Invera offers STRATIX ON-DEMAND, a single source hosting and support solution that provides a cost effective, secure, fast and easy way to operate STRATIX over the Internet. ON-DEMAND lets customers focus on their operational business, eliminating the capital and daily systems management investment. ON-DEMAND features 7/24 computer operations, technology support, systems administration, software and hardware upgrades etc. with an option for full disaster backup.

Depending on the size of the company, STRATIX can be implemented in as little as 4 to 5 months with a comprehensive suite of gateways and utilities in STRATIXstart-up to help import legacy data into the STRATIX databases.

K

Kimzey Software Solutions

101 N 300W, Ste. B

Washington, Utah 84780

(435) 652-8330; (888) 409-8330

Fax: (435) 652-8365

Web site: www.kssco.com

Product Description:

KSS offers Metaltrax, a fully integrated Windows application designed to handle all the needs of metal service centers. Metaltrax includes General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Sales Order/Quoting, Purchasing, and Prospect Manager modules. Users can quickly navigate through menus, which include features such as remnant tracking, barcoding, lot tracking, quick quotes, backorders, and more. Reports can be accessed via the menus, or designed by the user with any ODBC compliant reporting tool such as Crystal Reports, Excel, or Access.

Trax-it is a graphical document imaging system designed to scan, store, index, and retrieve mill test reports, customer drawings, shipping documents, vendor invoices, and other critical paperwork. Trax-it also includes batch scanning and annotation capabilities and allows users to fax or email multiple MTRs directly to the customer.

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Magestic Sytems Inc.

215 Old Tappan Rd.

Old Tappan, N.J. 07675

(201)263-0090

Fax: (201) 263-0091

Product Description:

TruNEST ODBC is a complete manufacturing managment system for material optimization and CNC cutting processes. Developed, distributed and supported by Magestic Systems Inc., TruNEST offers high material yields and optimizes the cutting process for most flat-pattern machine tools. TruLASER View and TruPUNCH are available enhancements to TruNEST. TruLASER View projects laser accurate fabricating information on any two- or three-dimensional surface, streamlining part quality, reducing cycle times, eliminating bottlenecks and improving manufacturing quality. TruPunch automatically tools parts during the nesting process and optimizes most turret punch presses used in the industry today.

Maysys Consulting Inc.

5555 Westminster, Suite 417

Montreal, Quebec H4W 2J2

Canada

(514) 369-0942; (800) 387-7070

Fax: (514) 487-1222

E-mail: maysys@maysys.com

Web site: www.maysys.com

Product Description:

Metals Manager has completely integrated programs to manage inventory, purchasing, quotes, order entry, invoicing, sales history, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial reporting. The system is available for a UNIX, Windows NT or Windows environment. Maysys Consulting offers document management software that enables metal service centers to manage mill certificates and provide them on demand. Maysys also has computer hardware and computer accessories.

Merry Mechanization Inc.

333A S.Indiana Ave.

Englewood, Fla. 34223

(941) 475-1788,

(800) 375-1788

Fax: (941) 475-4827

E-mail: sales@merrymech.com

Product Description:

Merry Mechanization offers its SMP/IS software package for 2D, 3D and NC Modeling. Draw the part in 3D or import DXF, IGES, SAT or Ml files. From there, the part can be unfolded and automatically punched or lasered. It can then be laid out on a sheet by interactive nesting or set up as a multiple. After the part has been nested, the operator can automatically or interactively optimize the tool paths. The NC code can then be generated for the CNC sheet metal fabrication machines. New features include: sorting the parts database by saved tool load, NC routines such as profile hit macros, mirror tooling, and auto corner clearout for presheared blanks, batch processing of flats with AutoMate Express, cross posting and other automation enhancers.

Metalware, Metalware Express, MetalNet Paragon Consulting Services Inc.

8866 Kelso Dr.

Baltimore, Md. 21221

(410) 682-6566, (800) 966-6725

Fax: (410) 780-7003

E-mail: paragonPSD@paragon-csi.com

Web site: www.paragon-csi.com

Product Description:

Metalware, Metalware Express and MetalNet are all designed exclusively for the metals industry. Each is a fully integrated software solution designed to be flexible for different product lines and business processes. Although each product is very similar, each is run on a different platform and offers something slightly different.

The Metalware solution is the most comprehensive product. The Metalware product is designed for single or multiple facilities and include order processing (including purchase orders, quotes and buyouts), warehouse automation using scanning and bar-coding, material processing (burning, slitting, cutting), shop floor production, sales analysis, all accounting applications, document imaging, report writing and customer resource management (CRM).

Metalware Express is designed for the small metal service center. The streamlined applications are perfect for tracking inventory, placing quotes, purchase orders and invoicing. The system requires minimal training and comes as a complete package for a fast and easy startup. Metalware Express runs on a PC server and ties directly to QuickBooks.

MetalNet is an ASP (Application Service Provider) application that is accessed by the users via the internet. The applications are the same as are found in the Metalware product, but MetalNet is designed for companies that want to outsource all their IT requirements.

MTC Ltd.

8838 Chestnut Ridge Road

Gasport, N.Y. 14067

(716) 772-7722

Fax: (716) 772-5222

E-mail: mtc@mtc-limited.com

Web site: www.mtc-limited.com

Product Description:

JobTrak is a plant-wide, real-time shop-floor job management and monitoring system specifically designed for plate/sheet processing operations. JobTrak's distributed processing model allows for scheduling and real-time monitoring of work flow and machine activity from any location on the LAN/WAN. Maximum flexibility and inter-system connectivity are maintained, utilizing ODBC architecture. JobTrak is a powerful complement to the PRONEST family of world-class nesting systems.

MTC offers easy-to-use graphic interfaces that yield the highest user productivity. Focusing on the plate cutting industry, MTC offers software products for plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, water-jet and combination punch machines.

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Northrop Grumman Corp.

7575 Colshire Dr.

McLean, Va. 22102

888-224-9909

E-mail: commercial.solutions@ngc.com

Web site: www.it.northropgrumman.com

Product Description:

Northrop Grumman Corp. is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose information technology sector provides an integrated suite of services to help metals producers and processors plan, design, deploy, secure and operate their IT infrastructure and supply chain. Its OpenTrac suite of solutions tailored for the metals service center, toll processing and metal producing markets provides low-cost technology solutions that help users expand markets, reduce costs and manage their businesses more effectively. OpenTrac ERP systems are designed to handle supply chain management requirements and communication links with metals trading partners.

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Pentagon 2000 Software Inc.

15 West 34th St., 5th Floor

New York, NY 10001

(800) 643-1806; (212) 629-7521

Fax: (212)629-7513

E-mail: gmofaz@pentagon2000.com

Web site: www.pentagon2000.com

Product Description:

PENTAGON 2000 Software Inc. is a leading vendor of enterprise software systems used in the aerospace, electronics, defense, power-systems, metals-distribution and related high-technology industries. Our software provides fully-integrated control and visibility within and across an enterprise, improving efficiency, productivity and financial performance. For close to twenty years, Pentagon 2000 Software has focused on creating software that fully supports the day-to-day operational requirements and strategic vision of hundreds of companies worldwide.

The system runs in the Microsoft[R] SQL Server environment and fosters user compliance with FAA, EASA, TC, U.S. DoD, APICS, Six Sigma, IFRS and GAAP regulations, guidelines and recommended procedures.

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Quintiq

565 East Swedesfor Road, Ste. 303

Wayne, Pa. 19087

(610) 964-8111

E-mail: pete.andrews@quintiq.com

Product Description:

Quintiq focuses on planning, scheduling and supply-chain optimizations solutions for the metals industry. The Quintiq Planning-for- Profit methodology is aimed at identifying the business process areas with the highest return, lowest implementation effort and fastest deployment possible. A full range of planning and executions solutions are available.

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Robocom Systems International Inc.

1111 Route 110

Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735

(631) 753-2180

Fax: (631) 249-2831

E-mail: sales@robocom.com

Web site: www.robocom.com

Product Description:

Robocom develops, installs and supports an advanced warehouse management system that provides software solutions for warehouse and distribution centers. Using RF technology, RIMS tracks inventory from receipt to shipping. RIMS runs on the following platforms: Unix, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux and Sun-OS. User definable fields, host interfaces and customizations are available.

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Sequel Systems Inc.

P.O. Box 166

Collinsville, III. 62234

(618) 345-7200

Fax: (618) 345-7203

E-mail: dlaustin@apci.net

Product Description:

All service center organizational aspects are addressed in this multi-task/multi-user system. Aspects include inventory, zip-code-generated cost for freight, optimum material utilization, vendor selection, labor calculations, gross-profit calculations, bill-of-material/stock-to-make, inquiry/quote summary, individual record accountability, transfer of data to various forms, and reports. The Sequel system, trademarked in 1984, utilizes Altos and Burroughs/Unisys hardware with ability to connect to existing IBM units as additional workstations with any Windows compatible units. Initial installation is still operational.

Shared Logic Group Inc., The

6904 Spring Valley Dr., Suite 305

Holland, Ohio 43528

(419) 865-0083

Fax: (419) 865-0964

Product Description:

Shared Logic offers integrated and standalone systems for tracking coil-distribution and coil-processing functions, including sales and purchase orders, barcoded tagging, production-order preparation, production scheduling, and certification and shipping assistance. Additionally, the Steel Service Center Management and Accounting System includes inventory stock status, inventory valuation, sales/quoting system, purchase orders, steel receipts, counter sales and integrated accounting systems. Available for DOS-, Unix- and Novell-compatible systems.

Shop Data Systems Inc.

712 E. Walnut St.

Garland, Texas 75040

(972) 494-2719

Fax: (972) 272-7062

E-mail: sds@shopdata.com

Web site: www.shopdata.com

Product Description:

Shop Data for Windows is SDS's family of fully integrated CAD/CAM software products that support the following processes: plasma cutting and etching, laser cutting and etching, oxyfuel, and water-jet cutting, as well as combinations of those processes on a single machine tool. SDS also supports punching and combination punch systems. These products include Shop Data Parts, for importing from external drawing systems; drawing, automatic tooling; manual nesting with move, bump and part rotation; NC programming and download/upload communication.

The Shop Data Parts II Plus program includes all of the features in Parts, plus an efficient series of nesting programs with parts within parts, common line cutting, chain cutting, multiple torches, remnant tracking and shop standards for material and tool management.

Shop Data Industrial Fittings provides all of the features of Parts II, plus a complete library of parametric shapes used in applications such as Blow Pipe, Conveying Systems and other industrial applications. The fittings, or parametric shapes included are round, flat oval and square to round. These fittings can be modified and altered to fit specific job needs and then viewed in both two- and three-dimensional perspectives before nesting, programming and downloading.

Sigma TEK Corp.

11820 Kemper Springs Drive, Suite 100

Cincinnati, Ohio 45240

(513) 674-0005, Ext. 103

Fax: (513) 674-0009

E-mail: info@sigmanest.com

Web site: www.sigmanest.com

Product Description:

SigmaNEST is an automated nesting and NC programming CAD/CAM software system supporting a wide range of equipment, including laser, oxyfuel, plasma, waterjet, punch/plasma and punch/laser combination machines. Although the software comes complete with an easy-to-use CAD package, it also interfaces directly with other external CAD systems through direct DXF, IGES, CDL and HPGL translators.

All parts are saved in a relational database structure that enables fast and accurate retrieval of previously programmed parts. SigmaNEST's true shape nesting algorithm supports parts in parts, multiple torches and remnants. NC code--including pierce points lead in/out, kerf offsets and cutting sequence--is generated automatically.

Automated part cost estimating is useful for estimators and planners who are unfamiliar with NC programming.

SigmaNEST's on-line transaction processing capabilities allow seamless integration with existing MRP systems. This facilitates on-line transaction processing of work orders or bills of material, while managing order status and material inventory. SigmaNEST runs on the following operating systems: Windows XP or Windows 2000.

Software Plus

P.O. Box 820067

Vicksburg, Miss. 39182-0067

(601) 634-8496; (800) 231-PLUS

Fax: (601) 634-8498

E-mail: sales@software-plus.net; donna.osburn@software-plus.net

Web site: www.software-plus.net

Product Description:

Production Plus is a real-time, business-oriented program designed to increase productivity and efficiency at every phase of coil processing. Employing shop floor work stations and printers, Production Plus eliminates paperwork that clogs the operation. It prints labels and displays customer information on the production line to ensure that every coil is cut, weighed and packed to exact customer specifications.

A unique barcode-label tracking system, combined with portable data terminals, gives real-time control over every phase of production (slitting, weighing, packaging and inventory.) This assists the user in meeting and maintaining ISO 9000 specifications. Each station's activities are driven by a set of simple computer screens containing all pertinent coil, process and customer information. Production Plus automatically tracks rejects and rework and will bill for rework if needed. The package is client-server based and can integrate with a company's existing computer network.

STEELMAN Software Solutions Inc.

4850 Keele St., 1st Floor

Toronto, Ont. M3J 3K1

Canada

(416) 495-6939

Fax: (416) 495-9750

E-mail: info@esteelman.com

Web site: www.esteelman.com

Product Description:

Originally developed in 1994 by experienced steel and systems professionals, STEELMAN Software Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based software manufacturer specializing in the development and installation of enterprise-wide software solutions exclusively for suppliers and processors of steel and other metal products. Its strength comes from a proven understanding of the steel business gained from extensive steel industry consulting history, successful system implementations, key industry partnerships, and hands-on steel management and sales experience.

Imbedded with the Oracle 9i infrastructure software, STEELMAN's suite of products includes Sales Order Management, Product Catalogue, Order Booking, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Control, Claims Management, Quality Assurance, and Business Financials. Each product integrates with the others to provide an end-to-end solution, delivering the best-in-market combination of performance, value and technology.

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TCI Logic

429 N. Pennsylvania, Ste. 300

Indianapolis, Ind. 46204

(317) 464-5152

E-mail: info@tclogic.com

Web site: www.tclogic.com

Product Description:

TCI Logic provides inventory optimization through a web-based solution called ROI+. This solution bridges the gap between supply-chain execution and strategy that often is not addressed through today's ERP applications. Forecasting, demand planning and supply-chain management for a multi-echelon network with inventory optimization can result in as much as a 30 percent reduction in inventory while achieving targeted fill rates.

Tradepaq Trm

150 White Plains Road, Third Floor

Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591

(914) 332-9174

Fax:(914)332-9257

E-mail: lbandoy@tradepaqtrm.com

Web site: www.tradepaqtrm.com

Product Description:

TRADEPAQ: TRM is a global Trade & Risk Management system designed for clients who trade, produce, or distribute physical commodities. TRM includes all risk functions, as well as contract management, logistics, inventory and accounting. Risk Management enables hedging and management of Price, Currency, Credit, & Financial Risks with Net Change reporting to analyze changes in position. FAS 133, Sarbanes Oxley, Comprehensive Audit Trails and output for VAR are built in. TRM's Trading tools allow fast access to Inventory, Orders, Forwards, Trades, Position, Valuations, Mark to Market, Trade Physicals, Futures, Options, and Forex. TRM's Position Management offers combined Physical & Futures/Options positions, Market Card, Visibility on Forward, Inventory, Consignments, Pledged materials, and In-transit positions. These functions are seamlessly integrated within TRM a browser based, multi-company, multi-location, multi-commodity, multi currency, multi-language solution. A "Claims" subsystem is available.

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User Solutions Inc.

11009 Tillson Dr.

South Lyon, Mich. 48178-9318

(248) 486-1934; (800) 321-8737

Fax: (248) 486-6376

Web site: www.usersolutions.com

Product Description:

Resource Manager provides a powerful set of tools to help users schedule resources, build efficient and accurate purchase or production plans, implement cost controls, and maximize cost savings. The software offers a number of unique features: finite capacity planning; time-phased MRP; historical analysis; purchasing and receiving; inventory management; integration with existing systems; and production scheduling, tracking and costing. Resource Manager operates concurrently with all versions of Microsoft Office.

In addition, Resource Manager is ideal for first time shop control or MRP, as a "stopgap" solution, or to complement existing systems. Resource Manager contains much of the functionality of high-end systems, simply packaged for Microsoft Office.

Key features include dynamic finite capacity analysis; priority scheduling; routing; costing and estimating; visual configuration; inventory management and MRP; Excel integration; purchasing and receiving; forecasting; production planning; long-term rough-cut capacity planning; and bills-of-material/resources containing material, work centers and labor requirements.

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Verticent

400 N.Ashley Drive, Ste. 2200

Tampa, Fla. 33602

(813)226-2600

Fax:(813)222-0886

E-mail: info@verticent.com

Web site: www.verticent.com

Product Description:

Verticent provides an enterprise business system for the metals industry. Verticent's ERP Plus solution delivers efficiency and productivity improvements for metal service centers, coil processors, metal fabricators, distributors, rolling mills, tube mills and other value added service providers. ERP Plus is Microsoft based and includes distribution, manufacturing, finance, customer relationship management (CRM), e-business, material optimization, intelligence reporting, advanced freight and logistics, RF data collection and material requirements planning (MRP).

Verticent leverages industry-specific knowledge and functionality to deliver a flexible, enterprise wide business system. We recognize that the return on investment of enterprise systems is a function of how well that system fits the company's unique requirements. Verticent's development, consulting, training and support personnel are all focused on providing the best solution for the metals industry; all deployed on a contemporary Microsoft Windows technology platform.

Some of North America's leading metals companies run Verticent's ERP Plus. These companies have partnered with Verticent because we offer a fresh approach to solving the most common issues facing the metals industry. As a result, these companies are more efficient, have reduced their cost structure, are delivering better customer service and are fully utilizing their most important asset, their metal.

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Wolf Consulting Inc.

3875 Franklin Towne Court, Ste. 110

Murrysville, Pa. 15668

(724) 325-2900; (800) 982-7444

Fax: (724) 325-2905

Web site: www.wolfconsulting.com

Product Description:

Wolf Consulting offers five PC-based material optimization and planning software products to assist service centers with material planning and production for coils and sheets. SCOPE I coil planning software determines the optimal master coil sizes (widths) to purchase and maintain in inventory. By determining optimal longer-term coil sizes, it shows companies how to produce part blanks and slit coils with the least amount of scrap and with the fewest master coil sizes.

SCOPE II coil scheduling software determines the best way to slit daily production requirements from master coils by determining the best slitting patterns that minimize scrap loss and production costs. Slitting can be exported to shimless tooling software to then determine the setup tooling (knives, spacers, etc).

COMPASS III scheduling software determines the best way to shear daily production requirements for part blanks from master coils by determining the shearing patterns that minimize scrap loss and production costs.

COMPASS IV scheduling software determines the best way to shear daily production requirements for part blanks from master sheets by determining the shearing patterns that minimize scrap loss and production costs. Printed graphical shearing patterns eliminate cutting errors.