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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 11, 2009) - Paying tribute to Canadian homeless Veterans and drawing attention to their plight took the spotlight at the first-ever Remembrance Day ceremony at the Scott Mission in Toronto today. Patrick B. Stogran, Canada's first Veterans Ombudsman, said "Few Canadians know of the Veterans who gather each day at homeless shelters."

During his speech at the ceremony, Stogran stated that Canada is starting to become more aware of our homeless Veterans and that we are seing progress being made by Veterans Affairs Canada. "We want to ensure that progress continues to be made," emphasized Stogran. "We will be monitoring the issue of homeless Veterans through our public consultation process, and via outreach and events throughout the country."

The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman is the rallying point for all Veterans issues. Its role is to serve as an advocate for fairness on behalf of all Canadian Veterans and their families. "Today's ceremony is something that is not only very special, but also very timely," remarked Stogran.

Mr. Stogran wishes to thank Mr. David Smith, CEO and Executive Director of the Scott Mission and Mr. Joseph Sweeney, a member of the Korean Veterans Association, for their initiative in organizing this ceremony.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
        Brian M. Gallant (Ottawa)
        613-943-7867 (office)
        613-668-0045 (cell)
        brian.gallant@ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca
        www.ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca

Source: Office of the Veterans Ombudsman

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/11/09 -- Paying tribute to Canadian homeless Veterans and drawing attention to their plight took the spotlight at the first-ever Remembrance Day ceremony at the Scott Mission in Toronto today. Patrick B. Stogran, Canada's first Veterans Ombudsman, said "Few Canadians know of the Veterans who gather each day at homeless shelters."

During his speech at the ceremony, Stogran stated that Canada is starting to become more aware of our homeless Veterans and that we are seing progress being made by Veterans Affairs Canada. "We want to ensure that progress continues to be made," emphasized Stogran. "We will be monitoring the issue of homeless Veterans through our public consultation process, and via outreach and events throughout the country."

The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman is the rallying point for all Veterans issues. Its role is to serve as an advocate for fairness on behalf of all Canadian Veterans and their families. "Today's ceremony is something that is not only very special, but also very timely," remarked Stogran.

Mr. Stogran wishes to thank Mr. David Smith, CEO and Executive Director of the Scott Mission and Mr. Joseph Sweeney, a member of the Korean Veterans Association, for their initiative in organizing this ceremony.

Contacts:
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
Brian M. Gallant (Ottawa)
613-943-7867 (office)
613-668-0045 (cell)
brian.gallant@ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca
www.ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca

Monte Carlo platform offers OEMs quick path to 10GBASE-T switch solutions

CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fulcrum Microsystems and Teranetics today announced the availability of a new 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch that packs 24 ports into a 1U chassis. This new reference design, named Monte Carlo, offers 20 10GBase-T ports and four SFP+ ports, giving networking OEMs a market-ready solution that combines high density and performance with the cost advantage of 10GBase-T over standard copper infrastructure.

Monte Carlo leverages the combination of Fulcrum's ultra low-latency FocalPoint FM4224 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch chip with Teranetics' dual-port, triple-rate TN2022 10GBase-T physical layer device, which leads the industry in density and offers latency four to five times lower than that of legacy copper Gigabit Ethernet solutions.

"As enterprise data centers continue to demand increased bandwidth for multimedia applications, the new Monte Carlo platform addresses those needs by offering an efficient method for aggregating bandwidth over the existing enterprise cabling infrastructure," said Gary Lee, director of product marketing for Fulcrum Microsystems. "Our collaboration with Teranetics has produced a reference design that is tailored to data centers and enterprise infrastructures where the primary concern is cost-effective bandwidth."

"10GBASE-T is quickly emerging as the physical medium of choice for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, because of its ease of use and cost effectiveness," said Kamal Dalmia, vice president of product marketing at Teranetics. "Partnering with Fulcrum has allowed us to produce the optimum reference design solution for the OEMs and accelerate the adoption of base-T."

The FocalPoint FM4224 features 24 XAUI ports, utilizing a high performance, low latency Ethernet switch architecture that includes comprehensive Layer 3 functionality along with advanced classification, congestion management and system management capabilities. These switches contain all the features necessary to enable Ethernet as the single, converged data center fabric, transporting and preserving inter-processor, storage and networking traffic.

Teranetics TN2022 is the company's second-generation PHY, based on 65 nm process technology. TN2022 consumes only 5.7 watts per port and is the only dual-port 10GBASE-T PHY shipping in high volume today. The device features multi-rate capabilities, which allow auto-negotiation with existing RJ-45 ports running at 1 Gigabit or 100 Megabits per second. In addition, it provides enhanced cable monitoring and diagnostics capabilities which help OEMs lower the cost of field support.

The Monte Carlo platform is available now to OEMs at a price of $900 per port.

About Fulcrum Microsystems

Fulcrum Microsystems Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed the FocalPoint family of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switch/router chips for next-generation data center fabric designs. FocalPoint devices offer the industry's lowest latency combined with the fine-grained flow control and high throughput required for converged data center fabrics. With its ControlPoint network OS, Fulcrum offers a complete solution along with a worldwide ecosystem of partners from which storage and clustering system designers can drive adoption of 10GE as the fabric of choice for a fully converged data center. More information can be found at www.fulcrummicro.com.

FocalPoint, TestPoint, VantagePoint and ControlPoint are marks of Fulcrum Microsystems.

All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

About Teranetics

Teranetics is a leading provider of silicon solutions that enable significantly higher data rates over structured copper cabling than are currently available in today's Ethernet network environments. Led by a team with exceptional expertise and experience in the development and application of mixed-signal semiconductor solutions and digital communication technologies, Teranetics is the first company to ship a production-ready 10GBASE-T semiconductor designed for next generation network applications. Teranetics is backed by a strong consortium of venture investors with in-depth experience and success in the semiconductor and data networking markets. For more information, go to www.teranetics.com.

    Source: Fulcrum Microsystems

DOVER, DE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/11/09 -- The Delaware Lottery has retained Spectrum Gaming Group of Linwood, NJ, to assist in the important step of adding table games to its three racetrack casinos, which presently offer slots, sports wagering and pari-mutuel betting. Spectrum will provide a blueprint to implement various casino games by guiding regulators in drafting legislation, regulations and Minimum Internal Control Standards to ensure that all table games operate with the highest degree of integrity and that the public has confidence in the regulatory process.

Spectrum is an independent research and consulting firm that serves public- and private-sector clients worldwide, from Singapore and Croatia to Maryland and New Jersey. The firm is widely respected for its commitment to independence, integrity and expertise.

"Delaware has entrusted Spectrum with this important task, knowing that there is but one opportunity to do it right. We take that responsibility seriously," said Spectrum Managing Director Frederic E. Gushin, a former Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Spectrum is proud of its track record in this crucial area, having already assisted the West Virginia Lottery as it added table games to its slots-only casinos. Spectrum was also retained to assist in the opening of the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and its team of experienced professionals, including veteran former regulators, oversaw the openings of most Atlantic City casinos, as well as other markets.

Spectrum's array of services includes:

--  Feasibility studies
--  Economic impact reports
--  Market analyses
--  Restructurings, distressed properties/acquisition services
--  Drafting of legislation and regulation
--  Anti-money laundering controls
--  Investigations and due diligence (Financial and Integrity)
--  Establishment of investigative procedures
--  Evaluation of public policy
--  Legal support and expert-witness services
--  Gaming regulatory services
--  Professional services for Indian Nations
    

Spectrum recently completed important public studies in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Indiana. It also publishes the highly acclaimed Gaming Industry Observer newsletter, prized for its analysis of gaming trends. Gaming Industry Observer (www.gamingobserver.com) has won four national awards for editorial excellence, and offers a premium service that tracks and analyzes regulatory trends, Asian gaming and other critical subjects.

Spectrum also produces nationally recognized industry conferences, including the East Coast Gaming Congress, Florida Gaming Summit, Pennsylvania Gaming Congress and the forthcoming New England Gaming Summit, and is an advisor to the Eastern European Gaming Summit and the Global Gaming Expo.

For more information, call 1-609-926-5100 or visit www.spectrumgaming.com.

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/11/09 -- Language Weaver, the leader in trusted automated translation solutions, today announced it will present strategies for global communication at The Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference taking place, Nov. 17, in Orlando, FL. As one of 34 innovators selected to present, Language Weaver will highlight its methods for automatically translating travel information into customers' native languages to meet the evolving requirements of the travel industry.

More than ever before, travel customers are going online for contributed content to help with the decision making process for their travel plans. Language Weaver provides trusted, automated translation for companies focused on hospitality, booking and publishing, enabling them to deliver timely, relevant information to global audiences in their preferred language. Language Weaver's CEO, Mark Tapling, will take the stage to discuss how travel companies can utilize automated translation to better anticipate customer needs, increase traffic and improve customer experience for new regions and demographics.

"The growing number of users around the globe exchanging opinions and information with travel content providers through digital media has led consumers to rely on digital communications more than traditional marketing and communication materials," said Tapling. "By automatically translating relevant travel content, travel sites can give customers worldwide the same depth and quality of information regardless of language, leading to improved customer loyalty and increased revenue."

The Travel Innovation Summit represents the next big wave of innovation in the travel industry. Thirty-four innovators from around the world will demonstrate applications, mobile technology and solutions that significantly impact travel planning, purchasing and memorializing. An audience of influential travel professionals will judge the innovators in real-time, sending four finalists on to have Five Minutes of Fame later in the week during Center Stage@The PhoCusWright Conference.

More information about The PhoCusWright Conference taking place Nov. 17-19, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL can be found here: http://www.phocuswright.com/conferences.

If you would like to register for the online conference and see live streaming from the event, please visit http://www.phocuswright.com/the_phocuswright_conference_streaming.

About Language Weaver

Language Weaver provides trusted automated translation solutions that translate high-value, dynamic digital information quickly and effectively to improve human communications. The company's products have been deployed worldwide in organizations across numerous industries and levels of government to increase operational effectiveness, manage brand experiences and boost customer engagement. Language Weaver was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington DC, London, Paris, Brussels, Tokyo and Cluj, Romania. For more information visit http://www.languageweaver.com/.

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Melissa Roxas
SHIFT Communications for Language Weaver
415-591-8406
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