Matrox Graphics Inc. unveils the ultimate building block for video wall controllers with the new Matrox Mura controller board, capable of capturing four ... more]]> Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Matrox Graphics Inc. unveils the ultimate building block for video wall controllers with the new Matrox Mura controller board, capable of capturing four full 1080p HD inputs and simultaneously driving four monitors at up to 2048×1080, while maintaining full RGB 888 image quality. Based on second generation PCI Express technology, the controller board boasts a x16 bus interface providing an unrivalled 64 Gb/s of bandwidth for cutting-edge performance, while the customized 10-slot Matrox Mura switch fabric can deliver 512 Gb/s upstream and downstream for an unprecedented total throughput of 1Tb/sec. The flexible, all-in-one controller board captures content from and displays to a range of signal types including RGB, DVI/HDMI, component, composite, and S-video sources. Integrating input and output plus support for all types of channels in one single-slot controller board simplifies inventory management, while its standard form factor makes it easy to integrate into any video wall processor.

Matrox partner Amara International Ltd. will be showcasing Matrox Mura technology at InfoComm Asia 2010 in Booth 7C04, from November 17-19 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center.

“Matrox Muras upstream and downstream capabilities on a single boardat 4 times the performance of its competitionrepresents the new building block standard for display wall applications,” says Alain Thiffault, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. By replacing existing multi-board set offerings, integrators can now easily exploit a mainstream computers available system slots to drive boardroom-type installs or use our custom switch fabric to comfortably power large-scale visualization and collaboration environments.

The new addition to the well-established Matrox family of Display Wall Controller boards supports the existing Matrox Display Wall API interface, allowing current OEM customers to use their existing wall management software, without any additional development, for a seamless transition from the existing Matrox VPX and Matrox PPX product lines. Matrox Display Wall SDK now offers a new management interface, network API, and RS-232 control to help new customers shorten their time to market.

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The new Matrox Mura controller board is designed for Microsoft

Spectrum today announced the addition of a wideband, frequency-agile RF transceiver to its family of high-performance analog, I/O, and processing solutions: the RF-4902. ... more]]>
Burnaby, BC (PRWEB) November 29, 2010

Spectrum today announced the addition of a wideband, frequency-agile RF transceiver to its family of high-performance analog, I/O, and processing solutions: the RF-4902. The RF-4902 provides customers with RF-to-digital baseband capability in a compact single-slot rugged 3U CompactPCI (cPCI) card for use in applications including software-defined radio (SDR), tactical military communications (MILCOM), and signals intelligence (SIGINT).

Spectrum is extremely excited to offer a rugged, wideband, frequency-agile RF transceiver solution optimized for use in the both the lab and in a deployed environment, said Douglas Fast, President of Spectrum. The RF-4902 instantly provides wideband RF capability to Spectrums popular SDR-4000 IF-to-Ethernet software defined radio (SDR) platform, and can be easily integrated into other third party platforms and with a variety of baseband processing sub-systems.

The RF-4902 features the following:

High linearity, wideband RF tuner/exciter, 200 MHz to 2.5 GHz (UHF, VHF, L-Band, ISM)
Up to 195 MHz receive analog bandwidth and 400 MHz transmit analog bandwidth
Supports fast frequency-hopping applications (20 microsecond tuning switch time)
Multi-board synchronization for phase-coherent sampling applications such as beam forming, direction finding (DF), emitter location and SIGINT
On-board user-programmable Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA for signal processing functions such as channelization (DDC/DUC), demodulation/modulation and error correction.
Rugged 3U CompactPCI conduction-cooled or air-cooled form factor
Rapid customization to satisfy project or application specific requirements.
Canadian designed and manufactured – not subject to US ITAR restrictions
The RF-4902 is fully compatible with Spectrums SDR-4000 3U cPCI Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform and comes with Spectrums quicComm software suite which includes drivers, API, FPGA interface libraries, and reference examples to enable developers to rapidly develop their application and integrate their systems. A board support package (BSP) to support the Software Communications Architecture (SCA) is also available.

The RF-4902 is available for sale in North America and to most countries internationally, and is not subject to US ITAR restrictions. Spectrum will be demonstrating the RF-4902 at this years SDR 10 Wireless Innovation Conference and Product Exposition.

Call us today at 1.800.663.8986 to order. For more information, visit http://www.spectrumsignal.com.

ABOUT SPECTRUM SIGNAL PROCESSING BY VECIMA

Spectrum Signal Processing designs and builds board and system-level hardware solutions for demanding signal and video processing applications. Spectrum combines high-performance data acquisition (RF, analog and digital I/O) and reconfigurable signal and video processing hardware with its best-in-class support and engineering services to enable customers to rapidly develop and then deploy their products and systems. Spectrum has worked with both commercial and military customers worldwide to develop and deliver solutions optimized for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), video, military (MILCOM) communications and satellite communications (SATCOM) markets. For more information on Spectrum and its products, please visit http://www.spectrumsignal.com. Spectrum is part of Vecima Networks Inc and its products are designed and manufactured in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. See http://www.vecima.com for more information on Vecima.

FORWARD-LOOKING SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENT

Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements are generally identified by the use of such words as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend” and other similar terminology. These statements reflect Vecima’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report dated September 28, 2009 available on SEDAR (http://www.sedar.com), could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

quicComm is trademark of Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima. Other product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Leading eCOGRA independent and award winning online casino reviews website Oggs.com, this week gave the thumbs up to Euro Partners and its Playtech ... more]]>
London, UK (PRWEB) March 23, 2009

Leading eCOGRA independent and award winning online casino reviews website Oggs.com, this week gave the thumbs up to Euro Partners and its Playtech gaming software after rigorous testing.

This is a major gain for European gamblers and a loss for American online casino players who increasingly are finding it harder to find US facing online casinos where a US citizen can play since the prohibitive UIGEA ban in 2006. Although Oggs does test and review only the best online casinos available to US players Euro Partners online casinos are worthy additions to the rest of the website’s top Euro online casinos.

‘The trusted Playtech software platform gives piece of mind to the casino player’ said a leading moderator at Oggs.com. The online casino reviews specialist has reviewed hundreds of casinos in almost 5 years and continues to list only the best of breed.

Those Euro Partner casinos that are included on the site for the first time are Titan Casino, Europa Casino, Del Rio Casino and Vegas Red Casino.

Oggs.com commented further ‘Oggs test-play, research, sort and review, and offer safe reputable leisure online casinos for the new player or high-roller. It’s been our goal from the start to only list those that we know to be good and reliable.’

Just how long the US will continue with the UIGEA online gambling ban is starting to be questioned, with many US States now finding with the recession it more difficult to collect as much tax revenue from the onshore brick and mortar state casinos than they had forecast. Even those advertising lately State casino licences have come up short, the bids received being much lower than hoped for. With many US States needing to address their public spending and in some cases deficits, support for a legal US Online Gambling Law might not be too far-fetched in order to swell the nation and individual States’ coffers to help them through the current economic crisis.

Oggs.com is owned together with sister site, Casinotabs.com, by Highview Media Ltd, a UK based digital company. It has been increasingly active in providing the best leads for online casino, poker and bingo players all around the world and releases new reviews and news every month, whilst also being followed by players on Twitter, Facebook, Ning and its growing in popularity gambling blog The OggBlog.

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No other casino gaming software company has brought with it as much excitement and buzz within the industry as quickly as Rival ... more]]>
Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) March 23, 2009

No other casino gaming software company has brought with it as much excitement and buzz within the industry as quickly as Rival Gaming powered online casinos. It only makes sense that many portals would pop up promoting the brands powered by the software, but there is only one site on the internet that truly grasps the fascination of players with Rival Gaming Casinos.

The new RivalGamingCasinos.com site features player blogs that are updated on a daily basis. The blogs are written by actual players who play all the different games on all the different brands and report what machines are hot, which are cold, which bonus should be taken advantage of, and which should be avoided.

Also featured on the site are full, detailed reviews of the most popular Rival powered brands. A couple of the site’s player bloggers favorite Rival powered online casinos are Lion Slots and Cocoa Casino. Each offers free no deposit bonus money for new players, each accepts players from the US, as well as all other nations, and as all Rival Gaming powered casinos, each features the most entertaining, colorful, and expressive gaming lobbies on the web.

“There’s so much hype around these casinos because of their graphics and bonuses, but the truly deserved hype is that which stems from their i-Slots,” said Ralph Wamback, owner of the new casino portal.

The i-Slots Ralph speaks about are video slot machines that have interactive bonus rounds. This means instead of just picking a number, a player actually can win by making the correct move or taking the appropriate action. In the Cosmic Quest bonus game players need to avoid being hit by cosmic rockets in order to make it through the end of the course, the further their skill leads them, the more bonus money they will win.

“The slots change theme after hitting a bonus round and become a whole new game in the continuation of the plot of the slot,” Wamback added.

The i-Slots, for those who don’t know, are machines that tell a story. The more you play, the more symbols you hit, the more the story unfolds. The machines also feature mini-movies as an intro to the slot. “These games are like none other on earth,” Wamback said, “and that is why there is such buzz on the player forums about them.”

The new website is dedicated to keeping up solely with Rival Gaming Casino news, games, trends, and bonuses. The site is now live and will continue to flourish as long as the Rival Gaming designers continue to stay on the cutting edge of online casino gaming technology.

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Released this week, the study is the first IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessment available for all known species of marine shore-fish, ... more]]>
Gland, Switzerland (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Released this week, the study is the first IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessment available for all known species of marine shore-fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, corals, mangroves and seagrasses in a major marine biogeographic region. The analysis identifies specific geographic zones where conservation efforts are needed most, including around the mouth of the Gulf of California and the coastlines of Panama and Costa Rica, while also identifying the nature and location of the greatest dangers to marine life.

Understanding species vulnerability to major threats is paramount for determining how species and marine environments are likely to respond to one or more simultaneous threats, says Beth Polidoro, Research Associate, IUCN Marine Biodiversity Unit, and lead author of the study. Identification of threatened species and patterns of threat in the tropical eastern Pacific region can help guide local and regional marine conservation priorities for biodiversity conservation, as well as serve to inform policy.

In recent years, at least 20 marine species have gone extinct around the world, and more than 133 local populations of marine species have suffered a similar fate. These include the disappearance of the endemic Galapagos Damselfish (Azurina eupalama) during the events of El Ni

The Cannery Girls are about to get very popular. Cannery and Eastside Cannery Casinos are announcing an exciting new contest allowing players ... more]]> Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

The Cannery Girls are about to get very popular. Cannery and Eastside Cannery Casinos are announcing an exciting new contest allowing players the chance to win up to $ 1,000,000 in Cash. Its as simple as collecting Cannery Girls pin-up game pieces.

In addition, prizes from $ 5 to $ 5,000 in Free Slot Play, 10,000 Bonus Points, dining deals and other prizes are also being awarded to participants who receive Instant Win game pieces. For a look at the Collect & Win Commercial which will begin airing soon, go to this link: bit.ly/w69vID

The Collect & Win promotion is scheduled March 1 through 31, 2012. Participants who swipe their CAN Club card at the special Cannery Girl Collect & Win Kiosks, at either property, will obtain either an Instant Win or Collect & Win game piece.

Collect & Win game pieces feature a variety of Cannery Girls and those who collect the complete pinup girl combination, when verified, will receive the following prizes:

2010 brought exciting new growth and substantial achievements for Nelson and Pade, Inc., a Montello, WI-based company that specializes in aquaponics and ... more]]>
Montello, WI, USA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 07, 2010

2010 brought exciting new growth and substantial achievements for Nelson and Pade, Inc., a Montello, WI-based company that specializes in aquaponics and controlled environment agriculture. Aquaponics is a sustainable method of food production that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture) to efficiently grow both fish and plants in one recirculating system. The fish waste provides an organic fertilizer source for the plants and the plants help to purify the water for the fish.

Nelson and Pade, Inc., a 20+ years-old company, offers complete aquaponic system packages for all applications, consulting and project planning services and comprehensive training workshops and learning programs. In early 2010, the principles and staff of Nelson and Pade, Inc. were busy settling into their new, much larger location, which provides expanded office space and over 8,000 sq. ft. of shop and warehouse space for manufacturing and system assembly.

Rebecca Nelson and John Pade, owners and Internationally-renowned aquaponics consultants, spent early March in Singapore, where they were invited to speak on aquaponics at the International Conference on Soilless Culture, sponsored by the International Society of Horticultural Sciences. The 5-day conference included 15-20 minute presentations from scientists hailing from 36 different countries. Nelson and Pade were given a 4 hour time slot to introduce aquaponics to this influential group from the horticulture and agriculture communities around the world.

In April of 2010, Nelson and Pade, Inc. resumed their popular aquaponics workshops and during the year taught aquaponics to over 200 people from 28 states and 12 countries. These comprehensive, hands-on workshops are very well received by attendees and are often the impetus for post-workshop developments in aquaponics. A 2010 workshop attendee, Stephen Mathews, Muskogee, OK, commented: What can I say but thank you to the entire team. Thank you for creating a learning environment that was fun and relaxed. I have been to many conferences during my career as an educator, and this conference was the best I have ever attended.”

So far in 2010, Nelson and Pade, Inc. has built 20 complete Clear Flow Aquaponic SystemsTM for commercial growers, hobbyists, mission groups, Universities and schools. These systems have been installed in locations throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Cumulatively, Nelson and Pade, Inc. has built systems that cover over 2 acres. David Hamlin of Palmetto, FL recently purchased and is operating one of Nelson and Pades Clear Flow Aquaponic SystemsTM. He shares: With Nelson & Pade, you get excellent access to leaders of the industry, timely comprehensive answers to your questions, a superb staff and a system without equal.

A milestone for Nelson and Pade, Inc. in 2010 was the design, assembly and delivery of the first Living Food BankTM aquaponic system to the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. Nelson and Pade travelled to Haiti in October to assist with the construction of the tropical greenhouse and the installation of the aquaponic system. The Living Food BankTM will provide fresh fish and vegetables to the mission and the people in Northwest Haiti.

In November, 2010 Nelson and Pade, Inc. completed the construction of their new 5,000 sq. ft. demonstration greenhouse in Montello, WI. This controlled environment greenhouse is home to a variety of Clear Flow Aquaponic SystemsTM and demonstrates aquaponic techniques, various crop choices and the latest developments in aquaponics technology. Attendees of Nelson and Pade, Inc.s workshops, tours and Extended Stay Learning Program have the opportunity to learn about aquaponics first hand in this new, innovative aquaponics greenhouse.

Rebecca Nelson and John Pades experience in soilless culture and controlled environment agriculture dates back to 1985, when they built the first large hydroponic greenhouse in Wisconsin and they wrote and produced the first video on hydroponic food production. Since then, they have worked diligently to develop soilless and aquaponic technology through their self-funded research. They have generously shared results and information on their website http://www.aquaponics.com (established in 1996), in the Aquaponics Journal, which they publish (started in 1997) and in writing and publishing books, videos and curriculums on aquaponics. The 2008 introduction of Nelson and Pades book, Aquaponic Food Production, was the first comprehensive text written about aquaponics.

While there is a lot of talk about aquaponics, Nelson and Pade, Inc. is out there making it happen, supplying aquaponic systems, technology and training for people in developed and developing nations. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.aquaponics.com or call 608-297-8708. A new blog at http://www.aquaponics.com/blog/ provides perspective, information and updates on Nelson and Pade Inc.s projects, news and events.

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In the tough business of show business, there are not many ways to make a successful film outside of the Hollywood studio ... more]]>
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2010

In the tough business of show business, there are not many ways to make a successful film outside of the Hollywood studio system. It’s even tougher in the low-budget independent film world. Today however, saw the successful U.S. launch of Making It In Hollywood, where a blogger from Scotland turned his celebrity blog into a feature length documentary and partnered with Amazon.com to launch the DVD in the U.S. today.

It was an invite to cover the Oscars for his film and theatre blog that connected the ideas which were rushing around the head of first-time director Douglas McFarlane. He had been acting for several years prior to this, performing in theatres around his native Glasgow, character parts in a wide variety of independent films, and TV on a few occasions. Like many people who are intrigued with show business, he was keen to understand what it really takes to be successful in the Hollywood machine. Using his internet expertise, McFarlane started social networks in film and theatre which soon generated large communities. “As soon as I got the Academy nod, the plan was to interview indie filmmakers and blog an article to my UK Theatre Network and UK Film Network, using my high definition camera, laptop and smartphone”, McFarlane says, “but all that changed on my first weekend in Hollywood”.

After securing interviews with independent actors, directors and presenters working in Hollywood, he was invited to an exclusive pre-Oscars event where Ennio Morricone was receiving an Honorary Oscar award from the legendary film producer Dino-De-Laurentiis (who sadly passed away recently aged 91). Morricone had composed hundreds of film scores including the all-time classic The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and his work continues to be used in QuintenTarantino films. “Suddenly the atmosphere in the room changed and a tall grey haired gentleman passed through the crowd while the invited journalists from Fox News jostled for position in front of my camera”, McFarlane says. “Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood arrived and hugged his old friend who he hadn’t seen in 40 years. It was at that very moment, that I realised I was filming a behind-the-scenes view of Hollywood that a wider audience would be interested in seeing”, the director adds.

PBS NewsHour has been earning accolades for tirelessly working every weeknight to fill in audiences for the day’s most important news around ... more]]>
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2010

PBS NewsHour has been earning accolades for tirelessly working every weeknight to fill in audiences for the day’s most important news around the world without commercials. Available now, the official PBS NewsHour iPhone app fills in audiences for the rest of the hours in the day.

The award winning MacNeil/Lehrer Productions team used AppMakr to shave off weeks and thousands from the development budget. AppMakr’s platform allows anyone with digital content online to build out fully-featured and high-quality native iPhone apps.

Watch, read, and listen to the NewsHour anywhere in the palm of your hand with 3G and Wifi connections. Get instant notifications of news updates, peruse the HD video library, read coverage on politics, the economy, arts, science, technology, social issues, and world news. Weekly scheduled podcasts with the PBS NewsHour team is available to listen on the go within the app.

Anyone can build an iPhone app for free using AppMakr with data feeds from blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. Content can be stylized with custom HTML5 and CSS, or using PhoneGap’s mobile framework to build native-looking apps. App creators can publish apps to iTunes App Store and charge whatever pricing they want, or integrate ads from major networks like AdMob or Medialets inside the apps.

AppMakr’s flexibility also helped PBS launch their TSA Holiday Delay Alerts. PBS co-opted its normal sponsorship ad unit slot, which was held by Intel when the NewsHour app launched, and for the holidays changed it to read TSAtime: LIVE Airport Security Updates from PBS NewsHour Readers. This allows PBS to highlight the TSA holiday delay tracker feature, which is run using a Twitter hash-tag, #TSATime built into a custom micro website using HTML. The effect of this holiday ad-unit swap-out is that users of the PBS NewsHour app can easily select an airport and see how bad the delays at at that airport are, and also contribute their experiences quickly & easily using Twitter.

PBS NewsHour iPhone app has seen 100,000 downloads and garnered over 300 favorable reviews in the App Store since launch in September. Attributing the successful launch to AppMakr, PBS NewsHour Creative Director Travis Daub says “Using AppMakr has saved a tremendous amount of money and time over hiring a third party. AppMakr was easy to use and lets us focus on bringing quality news content to our audiences.”

About PBS NewsHour (http://www.pbs.org/newshour)

PBS NewsHour is seen five nights a week on more than 315 PBS stations across the country and is also available online, via public radio in select markets and via podcast. The program is produced by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, in association with WETA Washington, DC, and THIRTEEN in New York.

About AppMakr (http://www.AppMakr.com)

AppMakr is a free online app building platform anyone, with or without coding experience, can use. AppMakr makes building iOS app creation as easy as point-and-click. Make iPhone and iPod Touch apps using RSS or HTML content, interact with users and track downloads and usage through the AppMakr App Dashboard.

AppMakr has been profiled in CNN, TechCrunch, TIME, Mashable, MobileCrunch, TechMeme, TECH Cocktail, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and many others. For details, contact Jerry Wang, jerry.wang(at)appmakr(dot)com or (408) 320-MAKR.

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SpinUtopia and Whet Travel Offer the Opportunity of a Lifetime!

SpinUtopia and Whet Travel have come together to bring one lucky DJ the opportunity ... more]]>
(PRWEB) February 21, 2012

SpinUtopia and Whet Travel Offer the Opportunity of a Lifetime!

SpinUtopia and Whet Travel have come together to bring one lucky DJ the opportunity of a lifetime! The winner of this competition will receive a time slot to DJ on The Groove Cruise 2013 and will also get a cruise for him/her and a guest, an hour show on Pure.FM and an hour show on UDJRadio!!!! Built on the backbone of the Battle platform on SpinUtopia.com, SpinUtopia has built the worlds first 12 city, National, DJ Mix Competition in a tournament bracket style online. The artists from these 12 cities will be selected from a pool of submissions starting 1/27/2012 and will be sorted by distance from the 12 cities.

The 12 cities involved will be….

Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Miami, Toronto, Dallas, New York City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver!

192 DJ’s will compete in a total of 7 rounds and 2 months, this is expected to not only provide an opportunity for the winner but visibility for everyone involved that would far surpass anything available today. We can’t wait to get this underway and find out who will be showcasing their talents on The Groove Cruise 2013 Miami!!

Submission phase is scheduled to end on 2/26, get your mixes in today.

Make sure to visit our sponsors – Whet Travel, The Groove Cruise, Unknown World, Younan Music, Paxahau, Pure.FM and UDJRadio.com

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