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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Natural Gas Partners (“NGP”), one of the leading private equity investors in the oil and gas industry, announced today that John A. Weinzierl has accepted a new role as a Venture Partner.

Mr. Weinzierl is the Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Resource Development LLC and serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the general partner of Memorial Production Partners LP. Prior to these roles, Mr. Weinzierl spent 12 years with NGP Energy Capital Management most recently as Managing Director and Operating Partner of its Natural Gas Partners funds concentrating his efforts on sourcing investment opportunities as well as monitoring portfolio companies.

Mr. Weinzierl has over 21 years of experience in the industry including working for Conoco, Inc. as a petroleum engineer in various capacities around the world. He served as a director for several of NGP’s private portfolio companies and as a director of Eagle Rock Energy G&P, LLC. Mr. Weinzierl holds a B.S. in petroleum engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he sits on the Engineering Advisory Board of the Cockrell School of Engineering.

“We are very pleased to have John continue his relationship with NGP as a Venture Partner,” said Ken Hersh, CEO and Managing Partner of NGP Energy Capital Management. “After a stellar run at NGP, John is now the CEO of Memorial Resource Development, one of NGP’s largest portfolio companies. In that capacity, his unique insight and experience will be a vital resource for our firm. We look forward to continuing our long relationship.”

About Natural Gas Partners

Founded in 1988, Natural Gas Partners (NGP) is a $7.2 billion family of private equity investment funds organized to make investments in the natural resources sector. NGP is part of the investment platform of NGP Energy Capital Management, the premier investment franchise in the natural resources industry, which together with our affiliates have managed over $9.5 billion in committed capital since 1988.

For Information: www.naturalgaspartners.com or www.ngpenergycapital.com

NGP Energy Capital ManagementKenneth A. Hersh, 972-432-1440CEO and Managing PartnerFax: 972-432-1441inquiries@ngptrs.com

Source: Natural Gas Partners

spatialOFFLINE® 4.4.1 delivers a scalable data export server to support thousands of field workers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SPATIALinfo Inc., a leading provider of software that manages communications network assets, announced today the release of a new version of its spatialOFFLINE® product. spatialOFFLINE is a mobile workforce solution that delivers network asset information quickly, easily, and securely to mobile workers within the organization as well as the contractor community. It helps companies improve decision making and operational efficiency by giving the mobile workforce the ability to view, maintain, and update current network asset information regardless of whether they are connected or disconnected.

The new release builds on spatialOFFLINE’s existing data and application tools, adding new functionality for supporting incremental data exports and a new interface for working with inside plant (ISP) equipment data. These new capabilities further strengthen spatialOFFLINE’s position as a comprehensive mobile workforce application platform for a wide variety of remote users.

"spatialOFFLINE’s new export server process allows a field workforce of any size to have access to current data in the field," said SPATIALinfo Systems Architect Jason Doherty. "And with the ability to export ISP data in the field, spatialOFFLINE users now have the ability to work with the entire network inventory, even when they are disconnected from the corporate network for days at a time."

spatialOFFLINE is a key component of the company's spatialSUITE network management solutions that leverage a single enterprise asset database for many specific user needs such as design, planning, operational support, service qualification, and field operations. For more information on the latest version of spatialOFFLINE and other offerings in the SPATIALinfo portfolio, visit www.spatialinfo.com/products/spatialoffline.html or email info@spatialinfo.com.

About SPATIALinfo

SPATIALinfo builds software solutions that help communications service providers plan, design, construct, and maintain their physical network infrastructure. The fully integrated spatialSUITE portfolio makes it easy for professionals to map, model and manage complex fiber, copper and coaxial cable networks and provides enterprise-wide access to timely, accurate network asset information. With a growing customer base and strong commercial partnerships, SPATIALinfo has become an international leader in providing off-the-shelf solutions that offer a proven return on investment.

SPATIALinfoAmber Colby, 720-873-6880 x118amber.colby@spatialinfo.com

Source: SPATIALinfo

WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Feb. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZI), an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, is now open in Waxahachie, Texas at 1305 N. US 77.

The city previously had a Pizza Inn that won the community's hearts and now the Hemani family is bringing Pizza Inn back to Waxahachie.

"We are really excited about bringing Pizza Inn to Waxahachie once again and sharing the freshness and quality the brand has to offer with our guests," said family spokesperson Rahim Hemani. "We look forward to being a part of the community and building strong ties."

The Waxahachie restaurant marks the seventh Pizza Inn for the Hemani family, a group that also owns other successful concepts. The family emphasizes quality customer service as the key to good business, and their new Pizza Inn location will include a host and wait staff to provide each guest with great service.

"We want our guests to be comfortable and enjoy their dining experience, and so we offer full service for our customers instead of having them get up to refill their drink," the Hemani family said. "We've received positive feedback from people who are extremely happy to see Pizza Inn in town again."

The new Waxahachie Pizza Inn seats 142 people, employs over 40 people, and offers an all-day buffet 7 days a week. Carry-out and delivery are also available, allowing Pizza Inn to reach pizza fans throughout the city.

"The Hemani family has done a fantastic job of bringing Pizza Inn back to Waxahachie and serving our famous menu at a great price that customers love," said Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn. "The community is going to be amazed at their new local Pizza Inn dining experience where the whole family can enjoy themselves."

The restaurant will be open 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sundays – Thursdays, and 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

About Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc.:

Headquartered in the Dallas suburb of The Colony, TX, Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc., is an owner, franchisor and supplier of a system of restaurants operating domestically and internationally under the trademarks "Pizza Inn" and "Pie Five Pizza Co."  Pizza Inn is an international pizza chain featuring traditional and specialty pizzas, as well as freshly made pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. Pie Five Pizza Co. is a new fast-casual concept offering individual pizzas made to order and cooked in less than five minutes. Founded in 1958, publicly traded Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZI) franchises approximately 300 restaurants and directly owns and operates nine restaurants. For more information, please visit www.pizzainn.com.

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SEATTLE, WA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/13/12 -- As every new parent knows, a name isn't just a name, which is why the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union, among extended-stay hotels in Seattle, has officially changed its name to include its South Lake Union neighborhood.

"We felt it important to inform visitors and locals alike of the convenience of our location by way of a formal name change," Aaron Olson, general manager of the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union hotel, says.

The South Lake Union neighborhood was named The Best Thing of 2011 by Seattle Magazine, and rightly so. Amazon opened its new headquarters here, and the Museum of History and Industry will soon join the community, too. The area is also a hub for biotech and nonprofit companies, including Path, Seattle BioMed, and Group Health.

"With our proximity to the largest re-development project in downtown Seattle in the past 30 years," Olson adds, "it only makes sense that our business name reflects the significance of what the South Lake Union's rebirth means to our hotel."

For South Lake Union, rebirth comes with its 10th anniversary, which it happens to share with this gay-friendly Seattle hotel. As big businesses come to the area, the hotel's place in the community becomes even more important, putting corporate travelers within walking distance of their offices and offering generous complimentary amenities including high-speed Internet access, a shuttle service, and a hot breakfast buffet.

The hotel has also partnered with several prominent community organizations, hosting events for the South Lake Union Chamber, the Greater Seattle Business Association, the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Seattle Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Though South Lake Union is literally the geographic core of Seattle, the city is still filled with neighborhoods, and the new name will help potential guests identify the true location of the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union.

To learn more about this hotel, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seadt-springhill-suites-seattle-downtown-south-lake-union/, where you can book rooms, explore area dining and attractions, and browse downtown Seattle hotel packages.

About the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union

Set in the up-and-coming South Lake Union neighborhood, the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union puts you in the heart of the city, with easy access to top attractions and businesses, and amenities to make you feel at home. Located near major companies including Amazon.com, The Seattle Times and the greater South Lake Union neighborhood, this downtown extended-stay hotel is popular with business travelers. Work-friendly amenities include oversized studio suites with a well-lit desk and complimentary high-speed Internet access, and a kitchenette with mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and sink for quick and easy meals between deadlines. Of course, there's always time to relax, and thanks to separate living and sleeping areas, there's plenty of space to stretch out. A pull-out sofa accommodates extra guests, and luxurious bedding ensures a good night's rest. Wake up refreshed and start your day with a workout in the fitness center or a dip in the pool or Jacuzzi. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and then take the hotel's free shuttle service to the area's top attractions, including Pike's Place Market, the Space Needle, Lake Union, Westlake Center, Convention Center, Waterfront, Safeco Field, and the Seattle Art Museum. Located near the light rail, this downtown Seattle hotel is ideal for meetings and functions, with more than 1,700 sq ft of event space. The in-house Bistro on Yale restaurant and bar are great places to meet with clients and colleagues or to sit down for a family meal and happy hour specials from 4 to 7pm at the Bistro on Yale Bar.

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CONTACT:
Christi Matthews
SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union
1-206-254-0500
Email Contact

Source: Marriott International

ORLANDO, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/13/12 -- Two is always better than one, and when it comes to getting away, a vacation is always more fun with a friend. With the Stay Here, Fly There package at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center, you'll receive a complimentary companion airline ticket for a future flight, making it easier to get away together again.

This special Orlando resort offer was recently extended, and also includes accommodations and a $100 resort credit with your minimum two-night stay ($50 each additional night). Guestrooms and suites feature a private balcony or patio with breathtaking views, plus high-speed Internet access, a spacious work area and beds outfitted with plush duvets and crisp linens.

Your resort credit can be used toward a number of activities at this Orlando Disney World resort. Foodies will have plenty of options at a number of award-winning restaurants, including traditional Italian at Ristorante Tuscany, teppanyaki at Mikado Japanese Steakhouse and fine cuts of meat at Hawk's Landing Steakhouse & Grille. If you'd rather golf than dine, the Hawk's Landing Golf Club includes an 18-hole championship course, a driving range and putting green. If you're looking for a way to truly unwind, a full-service spa features a menu of indulgent facial, body and massage treatments.

This Orlando, Florida family resort has plenty of activities and amenities to keep you entertained for both this trip and your next one, with six pools (one with a 106-ft waterslide), a fitness center and an arcade and activity center for kids.

To reserve the Stay Here, Fly There package at this Universal Orlando hotel, visit the hotel website at : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/mcowc-orlando-world-center-marriott/ or call 1-800-721-6996. Be sure to mention the promo code P91. A minimum 2-night reservation is required, and must be booked by February 19, 2012 for stays through February 29, 2012.

About the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center

There's never a dull moment at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center where everything from award-winning dining to championship golf is at your doorstep. Located just 1.5 miles from Disney World and minutes from Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, this sprawling luxury resort has an abundance of amenities that make it the perfect destination for family and business travel alike. Corporate travelers at this Orlando Convention Center hotel can meet deadlines from the comfort of their room with high-speed Internet access and a spacious work area. When it comes to burning off some steam, head to the fully equipped fitness center, and impress a new client with a round at the 18-hole Robert Cupp III-designed Hawk's Landing Golf Club course. To celebrate closing a big deal, gather your coworkers at High Velocity, Orlando's biggest sports bar. Families will find plenty to entertain their little ones without sacrificing adult amenities. Kids love the activity center, arcade room and two kid-friendly pools, including the 106-ft waterslide. Plus, the Mangrove Emporium Food Court has everything kids (and adults) want to eat, from pizza to burgers. Grown-ups can spend their day at one of the four adult pools, enjoying fine cuisine at award-winning restaurants or indulging in a treatment at the full-service spa. Rooms and suites feature a private balcony or patio with striking views plus plush bedding for a good night's sleep. Two-room packages and connecting rooms are available. Home to the Orlando Convention Center, this hotel offers 450,000 sq ft of flexible event space and the country's largest pillar-free resort ballroom.

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CONTACT:
Vanessa Fioravante
Orlando World Center Marriott
Email Contact
Tel: 305.663.3543

Source: Marriott International