PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire -05/14/12)- HP (HPQ) today extended its HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) portfolio with new servers that deliver increased performance, simplified maintenance and improved data center uptime.

HP also announced new financial, support and partner programs, including the HP ProActive Insight Architecture Alliance, which brings together some of the world's leading technology companies to eliminate manual maintenance tasks and significantly improve data center efficiency.

With HP ProLiant Gen8 and its expanded ecosystem of programs, HP is helping organizations transform technology silos to efficient, highly automated IT infrastructures that allow as many as 30 days a year to be reallocated from maintenance tasks to innovation that fuels growth.(1)

Delivering greater computing opportunities The expanded HP ProLiant Gen8 line-up includes new servers based on the latest AMD Opteron 6200 Series processors, Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family and Intel Xeon processor E5-4600 product family. Optional enhanced HP PCIe Gen2 IO Accelerators that reduce data access latency enable clients to achieve accelerated application performance and improved compute cycles.

To address the growing requirements that span from small and mid-size businesses up to enterprise organizations, HP is offering new HP ProLiant Gen8 rack-and-tower servers and a new blade server with the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family:

HP also is adding AMD Opteron 6200 Series processor support to its HP ProLiant Gen8 line-up, with:

The HP ProLiant family of scale-up servers also will add support for the Intel Xeon E5-4600 processor in new, density-optimized form factors for both blade and rack servers. These will begin shipping in volume in the summer.

An ecosystem that maximizes built-in intelligence, delivers leading performanceThe HP ProActive Insight Architecture Alliance is focused on maximizing the built-in intelligence of HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Alliance members are leaders in the memory, storage, input/output (I/O), power and infrastructure segments. They design technology that meets HP ProActive Insight Architecture standards to help analyze thousands of system parameters, and deliver high levels of automation, aiding in the reduction of data center downtime caused by manual errors.

Technology contributed by alliance members is intelligently integrated with HP ProLiant Gen8 to enable the communication of alerts, metrics and other critical system analytics to the HP Insight Online support portal. Clients that leverage HP's service feature to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance can decrease their problem-resolution time by as much as 40 percent, reducing potential downtime.(2)

Additionally, HP is working with leading global software companies, such as Microsoft Corp, Red Hat, SAP and VMware to set industry-leading performance benchmarks with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Details on these breakthrough results can be viewed at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/benchmarks/index.html.

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CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI - News), a leader in high-definition audio, today announced that international personal technology company Lenovo has integrated high-performance DTS audio into its K91 smart TV. The collaboration enhances the consumer entertainment experience, offering consumers in China an immersive home theater audio experience.

The K91 smart TV is a state of the art consumer electronics device which integrates the most sophisticated technologies, remarked Xiong Wen, the general manager of Lenovos Digital Home Group. As such, it was a natural choice to include DTS audio technology to ensure the home entertainment experience is as lifelike and engaging as possible. DTS technology takes the K91 smart TV to the next level and elevates the overall entertainment experience with the addition of high-definition sound.

The K91 smart TV is the worlds first smart TV powered by Qualcomms 1.5GHz dual-core 8060 Snapdragon CPU and operated by the Android 4.0 system. It also incorporates DTS 2.0 + Digital Out technology, which means it can decode DTS-encoded content from a USB port for two-channel stereo playback directly from the smart TV, turning the devices three major functionsVideo On Demand (VOD), Internet applications and traditional TV programsinto a full-service home entertainment center that delivers a high-performance audio experience. DTS Digital Out is compatible with external devices, such as an AV receiver or home theater system, which sends out a multi-channel DTS stream for immersive surround sound playback. It also complements the K91 smart TVs cloud supportallowing consumers to access their favorite songs and videos, share files between connected devices, and control the TV via tablet and smartphone.

In our efforts to provide high quality audio experiences to consumers, DTS is partnering with Lenovo, said Brian Towne, executive vice president and chief operating officer of DTS, Inc. Whether the consumer is listening to web content, their digital library or broadcast programing, our goal is to provide unprecedented sound clarity to users worldwide, on any consumer electronics device.

Roy Law, DTS president of the Greater China Region, added, DTS technology is now present in Chinas top five TV brands and products from international industry leaders. This feature further ensures widespread access to a superior audio experience in consumers living rooms.

Visit the DTS website for more information. Connect with DTS on Facebook, or on Twitter (@DTS_Inc.).

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US21 billion personal technology company serving customers in more than 160 countries, and the worlds second-largest PC vendor. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovos business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Groups acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile Internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see http://www.lenovo.com.

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Shakera Hall wrapped up a great weekend at the 12th Austin Sealy Classic with a second personal best performance, this time in the sprint hurdles, last Sunday evening at the National Stadium.

Hall, a bronze medallist in the Under-20 Girls 100 metre hurdles at the CARIFTA Games, stepped down to the Under-18 height to win in 13.85 seconds, almost two clear seconds on the field.

It followed a personal best 11.97 in the 100 metres for the Elite Distance athlete and was also well under the 14.30 for the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Juniors in El Salvador.

Also meeting the CAC standard was Levi Cadogan of Quantum Leap, who did the sprint double, racing to victory in the mens 200 metres in a personal best 21.46 seconds.

lt looked like a blanket finish as they went up the straightaway, before Cadogan nosed ahead of Pacers Christopher Davis (21.59) while HPPs Mario Burke, who was second in the 100, was third in 21.83.

Sharon Larrier won the womens race in 24.09 from Hall (24.39).

Also qualifying for CAC was Rising Stars Jerrad Mason, who won the mens 800 metres in 1 minute 53.82 seconds.

Despite beating Freedom Striders Cindy Forde (2:24.40) by a clear 50 metres, Parkinsons Sonia Gaskin was 0.49 seconds off the CAC qualifying time, clocking 2:10.99.

The Rising Stars duo of Tianna Bowen and Rivaldo Leacock won the Under-15 600 metres and 800 metres, respectively, in 1:39.88 and 2:02.20.

Sprint Techs Taylor Hill was among four others who did the sprint double when she crossed the line in 25.44 seconds in the Under-17 Girls 200m. With Kyle Farrell, a non-starter, Rising Stars Tre Adamson was the winner of the boys race in 23.10.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As the worlds population ages, Quantum International Corp. (OTCBB: QUAN.PK - News) is exploring new opportunities to deliver advanced personal assistance robots capable of helping the elderly and chronically ill lead more independent and productive lives.

Currently, robotics developers in the U.S. are testing innovative new home-care automatons designed to reduce stress on families and other caregivers charged with assisting seniors and others requiring day-to-day care. These robots include navigation software that has been demonstrated to determine static and dynamic obstacle avoidance skills, eliminating the need for joystick control or programmed pathways.

The robots can carry onboard third-party sensors for monitoring blood pressure, pulse, oxygen and more, allowing human nurses and other care providers to devote more time to more demanding tasks. Designed with safety in mind, these interactive machines have reportedly been received enthusiastically by both care givers and receivers.

Personal assistance robots may represent a major breakthrough in home care as the global population of seniors grows rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of elderly people in the world will exceed the number of children within a decade, placing greater demands on a shrinking number of young caregivers and taxing social insurance programs.

QUAN believes that personal care robots hold tremendous potential for reducing the stress on families and welfare institutions by automating many tasks currently provided by nurses and other caregivers. The company is currently investigating ways to capitalize on the demand for new robotics solutions to the pressing challenges faced by the healthcare industry in the 21st Century.

QUAN plans to announce its initial business targets in the red-hotroboticsspace soon. For more information on Quantum Internationals robotics initiatives, please visit http://www.quantuminternationalcorp.com/investors.html.

Quantum International Corp. is working to develop the next generation of robotics technology to compete in a booming global industry alongside Hansen Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNSN - News),MAKO Surgical Corp.(NASDAQ: MAKO - News), Covidien (NYSE: COV - News) and Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY - News).

About QUANInternationalCorp.

Quantum International Corp.(OTCBB:QUAN) is an emerging robotics innovation company working to commercialize the next generation of sophisticated, automated technology.The Companyis positioning itself to develop, deliver and market the most cutting-edge innovations in robotics in order to leverage the worldwide demand for the precision, speed, and cost-effectiveness these technologies offer.

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"Smash's" Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty

[Warning: This story contains spoilers from the season finale of Smash.]

NBC's Smash wrapped its freshman run Monday by crowning a Marilyn Monroe once and for all as Bombshell was forced to make a final decision between Ivy, who played the part during the workshop, and newcomer Karen, the show's most recent understudy.

Ultimately, Derek's (Jack Davenport) visions of Karen (Katharine McPhee) as Marilyn gave her the edge over Ivy (Megan Hilty), despite his romantic connection with the latter. His decision, meanwhile, doesn't go over well with Tom (Christian Borle), Julia (Debra Messing), Eileen (Anjelica Huston) and Ellis (Jamie Cepero), who admits to getting rid of Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) so the production could make its way to Broadway.

"Derek keeps seeing her as Marilyn and that's hard when a director sees something -- even if no one else sees it -- there's nothing else that can change that person's mind," McPhee tells The Hollywood Reporter.

STORY: 'Smash' Finale Preview: Who is Best Equipped to Be Marilyn?

Karen's big break, however, doesn't come easy as she's tasked with not only learning the rewrites and last-minute changes but also contending with frenemy Ivy, who isn't happy about being bypassed for the part and confesses to sleeping with Karen's boyfriend, Dev (Raza Jaffrey), after his botched marriage proposal.

"She's paying for a lot of things that I don't think that she necessarily deserves," McPhee says. "Her boyfriend acts in disgusting ways and Ivy tries to redeem herself by being honest with what's happened, but she's despicable herself as well."

After confronting Ivy and Dev, Karen ditches both and, following a pep talk from Derek -- who points out that in addition to having Marilyn's desire now shares heartbreak with the icon -- returns to center stage with a newfound confidence.

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GREGORY Residents will see different, but not quite new, leadership as former councilman Freddy R. Garcia prepares to take over the mayors seat and former Mayor Tino Zambrano sits on the council.

With two years left on his council term, Garcia resigned to face Mayor Victor Lara on Saturdays ballot. The gamble paid off as he won with 44 percent of the vote to Laras 36 percent. Councilwoman Joyce Salinas also ran against Lara and received 20 percent of the vote.

Garcia, 37, is an information technology technician with H-E-B. He was born and raised in Gregory.

He and other citizens have been frustrated, Garcia said, because they were left in the dark on city activities. For example, he said, the city did not release information on finances, and it was unknown what was going in and what was going out.

I also had been big on code enforcement and abandoned lots and we just didnt seem to be going anywhere with that, Garcia said. I would bring up concerns and it seemed like nothing happened.

Former Gregory resident Juan Hernandez Jr., who served on the council several years ago, speculated Lara lacked experience and had personal problems that concerned voters, he said. Lara was arrested in December on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Thats PR; thats representing the city, Hernandez said, adding that Gregory is entering a new era with the $1 billion Tianjin pipe mill plant on the way. There are new jobs coming in and the city needs direction for infrastructure and housing development.

Hernandez said its easy for candidates to talk big before coming into office. They want to change things and make them better.

But theres no budget for it, he said. When I was there, our hands were tied. You just have to help people as much as you can.

Garcia said he has talked with each member of the council and they have the same priorities: improving infrastructure, drainage and fire hydrants. He also plans to focus on code enforcement.

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NEW YORK -- Mark Zuckerberg celebrated turning 28 Monday on the final leg of a roadshow aimed at building demand for Facebooks initial public offering and convincing investors that he can make money from mobile users.

Chief Executive Officer Zuckerberg, along with Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Chief Financial Officer David Ebersman, will meet potential shareholders in a cross-country tour that includes stops in Chicago and Denver. Facebook engineers, meantime, are putting final touches on products designed to help profit from the 488 million people who access the worlds biggest social network on the go.

Facebook said last week that growth in advertising sales isnt keeping pace with gains in users, many of them logging on from hand-held devices, while some institutional investors have balked at buying Facebook stock, people with knowledge of the matter said. That adds to pressure on company executives to articulate their mobile strategy ahead of the IPO, due this week, said Jay Ritter, a professor at the University of Florida.

In terms of Facebooks valuation, the big issue is whether theyre going to be able to grow to have sustainable profits, said Ritter, who teaches finance in Gainesville. The biggest issue in that regard is the mix of desktop users versus people using their mobile device.

Facebook plans to raise as much as $11.8 billion through the IPO, the biggest ever for an Internet company. Its shares are set to price on Thursday and begin trading under the symbol FB on the Nasdaq the following day. Facebook is offering 337.4 million shares at $28 to $35 apiece, and its seeking a valuation of as high as $96 billion, filings show.

The company plans to stop taking orders for the IPO after U.S. markets close Tuesday, two days ahead of schedule, according to a person with knowledge of the transaction.

Ads shown on mobile devices are smaller, harder to decipher and can be less likely to prompt users to make a purchase. That means they may be less appealing to advertisers and less lucrative than marketing messages on bigger computers.

Growth in use of Facebook through our mobile products, where our ability to monetize is unproven, as a substitute for use on personal computers may negatively affect our revenue and financial results, Facebook says in its IPO filings.

As part of its effort to wring sales from mobile users, Facebook unveiled a new online store last week to help it play catch-up with Apple and Google in the area of applications that can be downloaded onto hand-held devices.

Facebook has began taking developer submissions for its App Center, a curated online store for programs that run on the social network. Facebook would keep a cut of the revenue generated by developers who sell software in the store, helping it diversify away from traditional advertising.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Public relation's ultimate storytellers have never been faster. Insider Media Management (www.insidermediamanagement.com) is now the PR and marketing firm of record for NASCAR Nationwide series driver Blake Koch (www.blakekoch.com). The raceway speedster is considered one of the best young drivers in the sport. Koch is the latest high profile athlete Insider Media President J.P. Hervis and his team have worked with. "We chose Insider Media because of its successful record of publicity with other athletes, its national media outreach, and integrative marketing ideas," says Mark Koch, Director of Blake Koch, Inc.

"Insider Media is truly proud to represent Blake, a supreme competitor on the track and an exemplary man of faith and family off of it," says Hervis.

The campaign is off to a super speed start. Only days after adding Koch to the exclusive client roster, Insider Media booked the 26 year old on Fox News Channel's popular Fox & Friends program. In front of a national television audience, Koch discussed the controversy involving the loss of his race sponsor and how his outspoken Christian beliefs may have played a role. "The situation had not presented itself before we began working with Blake, it wasn't the original campaign focus," says Hervis. The long-time TV reporter added, "But when the story presented itself, we knew it should be told to the world, and no firm is more successful than Insider Media."

Including several national media appearances, Insider Media's campaign has resulted in dozens of media exposures via print, radio, television and a significant increase in social media followers for Blake Koch. The NASCAR speedstar says, "Insider Media put me in a position to tell an important story to so many people and attract thousands of new fans to my racing and my faith message."

Moving forward, Insider Media will share Blake's personal story faith, family, and racing to media markets where Blake is racing and beyond. "I know Insider Media will be on our team for a long time," added Koch.

About Insider Media Management

Insider Media Management is a full-service communications firm headquartered in South Florida and serving clients nationwide.

Contact: J.P. Hervis, President, Insider Media Management 561.995.6560 JP@insidermediamgmt.com

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A full slate of complimentary leading industry education is on tap at the New York Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo, June 19-20, at the Javits Center in New York, including the latest trends on health and wellness, skin brightening procedures and laser technologies. The Industry Education Theater on the Spa & Resort show floor will provide attendees with up to date access to the latest treatments, devices, trends, and marketing strategies for successful spa operations. Spa & Resort is co-located with HBA Global Expo & Conference and is part of the annual Beauty Week, at New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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Free educational programming for Spa & Resort attendees starts with "Creating a Successful Spa or Medical Practice," presented by Carrie Gross, President & CEO of Dr. Dennis Gross Skin Care, on Tuesday, June 19th at 11:00 a.m. A true leader in the medical aesthetics industry, Ms. Gross who currently runs the NYC medical practice, will share her valuable insight and knowledge on best practices with attendees.

"Spa TrendsFocus on Health & Wellness" will be presented by industry veteran Joanne Berry, Director of Spa and Wellness, Bellus Academy, at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 19th. She will talk about the new paradigm shift from 'pampering' to health 'prevention' and 'promotion' of a healthier lifestyle. This session delivers a glimpse into the future of the industry, giving attendees ideas on how to incorporate these key learnings to boost profitability, increases customer satisfaction, and attract new staffing talent.

Next in the theater will be"Trends in Skin Brightening Procedures, Products & Methods" by Ramona Ray, National Trainer and Educator, Strivection / NIA 24. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes of visible skin pigmentation, the market and potential of new ingredient solutions, and current trends in this fastest growing skin care category.

"How To Become A Cosmetic Laser Technician & Build Your Business" will be taught by industry experts Louis Silberman, Founder, and Carolyn Heyland, Director of Education Development, of the National Laser Institute: School of Medical Aesthetics.

Another business-building workshop on the "Evaluation of the Utility of Low-level Laser Therapy for Non-Invasive Body Contouring" will be presented by Ryan Maloney, Zerona. Tuesday's educational programming ends with "Slim Line System Featuring the Vevazz Lipo Light," a complete turnkey weight loss business system showcased by Dr. Jamie Fettig, CEO, Slim Line System.

A popular well-being offering, "Reflexology: A Step into the Future," kicks off the free sessions in the Spa & ResortTheater on Wednesday, June 20th. David Cook, Instructor, International Institute of Reflexology will discuss this unique modality in the health and wellness field and demonstrate the difference between massage and reflexology, and other kinds of manipulative procedure, as well as the history of reflexology, what is new in the field, and where the future is headed with reflexology.

A fun presentation of "Facial Exercise Techniques;" by Cynthia Rowland, Anti-aging Specialist and Creator, Facial Magic will show attendees how to lift their face in seconds, renew skin tone, and see immediate results. Demonstrations on "Bella Contour by Real Aesthetics;" and "Laser Treatment in the MediSpa Safe and Effective with Aerolase;" will also be presented.

Spa & Resort attendees also have access to the Trends Spot Theater (part of the adjacent HBA Global Expo), highlighting the latest in makeup, color, packaging, ingredients, and consumer buying and featuring presentations by professional make-up artists like Eve Pearl, the Eyebrow King, Damone Roberts,Aging Backwards, Jackie Silver and Lady Emmy with Beauty Trends 101.

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May 15, 2012, 2:45 p.m.

In front of a modest but engaged audience at a panel discussion about raising young men of color, Sheron Smith, mother of the actor and rapper Mos Def, delivered a message that received an enthusiastic response.

When you have a child, its not about you anymore, she said to applause.

A few minutes later, Brenda Greene, a professor of English at Medgar Evers College and the mother of the rapper Talib Kweli, agreed that parents play a crucial role in their childs upbringing.

We have to take that responsibility or no one else will, she said.

The importance of parental involvement in all aspects of a childs life was a sentiment repeated throughout the panel, which was held at the Fashion Industries High School in Chelsea on Saturday afternoon. The discussion was the closing event of Eagle Week, a weeklong series of activities organized by the Eagle Academy Foundation to inspire and educate young men of color.

Other activities for students from the Eagle Academies for Young Men in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens included a day of community service, a breakfast at Yankee Stadium with speeches from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, and a youth summit featuring book discussions with authors and mentors.

David Banks, president and chief executive officer of the Eagle Academy Foundation, said the goal of the week was for students to be inspired to know that they are special, that they can be all that they want to be.

And many students who showed up to the youth summit on Saturday the event immediately preceding the panel discussion said they had gained a lot from the activities.

I felt good about being out there with my Eagle brothers, said Xavier Thomas, a 17-year-old senior at Eagle Academy in the Bronx. It brought us Eagles closer together.

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