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WYNNEWOOD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

SAFARI Montage is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its K-12 digital relationship with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). With this expanded relationship, beginning July 1, 2012, SAFARI Montage will become the only major commercial digital distributor of PBS full-length programs to schools nationwide. As confirmed by PBS, PBS will not be renewing their digital distribution agreements with other major players such as Discovery Education and Learn360.

SAFARI Montage is honored to expand its relationship with PBS to provide schools with essential K-12 PBS series and programs on our state-of-the-art learning object repository and digital delivery system, said Andrew Schlessinger, CEO and Co-Founder of SAFARI Montage.

PBS is pleased to extend our licensing agreement with SAFARI Montage, said Andrea Downing, Co-President of PBS Distribution. PBS content has been distributed through SAFARI Montage and Library Video Company in a variety of formats for many years, providing educators with easy access to our rich library of award-winning educational programming. As the need for high quality digital media in K-12 classrooms grows, we are proud to partner with a company that shares our commitment to engaging students and teachers with tools specifically crafted for innovative, 21st-century learning.

The agreement begins a new chapter in a long-standing relationship for SAFARI Montage, the premier digital content provider to K-12 classrooms, and PBS, the world renowned U.S. network of educational programming, which dates back nearly 25 years. Since 2005, SAFARI Montage has provided K-12 classrooms with access to hundreds of essential PBS digital series and programs, covering everything from history, science and the arts to math and literacy.

During 2012, SAFARI Montage will be adding 300 of the latest PBS/WGBH programs and series to the 650 programs currently available, such as Ken Burns The Civil War, NOVA, Frontline, Between the Lions, Cyberchase, Libertys Kids, Masterpiece Theatre and We Shall Remain. New PBS offerings to SAFARI Montage during 2012 include Ken Burns The War and Prohibition, Freedom Riders, America Goes to War, The Human Spark, Wild Kratts, Your Life, Your Money, Telescope: Hunting the Edge of Space, Super WHY!, Martha Speaks, Design Squad, The Fabric of the Cosmos, Steve Jobs: One Last Thing and American Experience: Clinton. SAFARI Montage will also continue its long history of providing outstanding educational series that first ran on PBS such as Bill Nye: The Science Guy and Reading Rainbow.

For more information on PBS content available through SAFARI Montage, please visit http://www.SAFARIMontage.com. Read more about the deal at eSchool News.

About SAFARI Montage

SAFARI Montage provides school districts with an integrated Learning Object Repository and Digital Media & Curriculum Delivery solution all wrapped into one. In addition, the solution is interoperable with virtually all classroom technology and most enterprise district systems. The full suite of integrated modules provides a single interface for users to access and manage all digital, visual resources from within the school district network or from home. And now, with the introduction of the Digital Curriculum Presenter (DCP) module, curriculum departments can elegantly deliver a full digitalcurriculum. The award-winning SAFARI Montage solution is also designed to cut costs for school districts by utilizing intelligent digital media solutions to replace traditional methods. SAFARI Montage servers come preloaded with educational video titles tied to the curriculum from the industrys leading video publishers, which include Schlessinger Media, PBS, The History Channel, National Geographic, Scholastic, Disney Educational Production, BBC and more. In addition, school districts can easily upload and manage their own digital content, and disseminate it to all users throughout the school or district.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sens. Rob Portman and Joe Manchin teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation for a commemorative coin benefiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Their proposed legislation would authorize the U.S. Mint to create the coin, with its proceeds benefiting the Hall of Fame.

Portman, R-Ohio, noted the Pro Football Hall of Fame brings more than 200,000 visitors a year to Canton and has a yearly estimated economic impact of at least $30 million on the Canton and Stark County areas - and nearly $56 million in Ohio.

"The 50th anniversary of the Hall of Fame is in 2013, and the Hall is currently in the middle of a large expansion and renovation project," he said. The coin program would "set the museum on course for the future and help make it an even more attractive destination.

"Proceeds from this coin will contribute to that effort as the Hall of Fame continues to honor the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport, preserve the history of the game and promote the positive values of the sport."

The bill would honor the Hall and help it promote its mission at no cost to taxpayers, he added.

Ohio also has a rich football heritage, Portman said. It is considered the birthplace of professional football, as the American Football League - which later became the National Football League - was founded there in 1920.

There are 23 Ohioans in the Hall. Only Pennsylvania with 29 members and Texas with 28 members have more.

Members from local communities are Lou Groza of Martins Ferry and Clarke Hinkle of Toronto.

Other Ohio-born members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are Cliff Battles of Akron; Bob "Boomer" Brown of Cleveland; Paul Brown of Norwalk; Joe Carr of Columbus; Larry Csonka of Stow; Len Dawson of Alliance; Dan Dierdorf of Canton; Benny Friedman of Cleveland; Wilbur "Pete" Henry of Mansfield; Jack Lambert of Mantua; Dante Lavelli of Hudson; Dick LeBeau of London; Tom Mack of Cleveland; Mike Michalske of Cleveland; Chuck Noll of Cleveland; Alan Page of Canton; Don Shula of Grand River; Roger Staubach of Cincinnati; Paul Warfield of Warren; Bill Willis of Columbus; and Ralph Wilson Jr., of Columbus.

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ISLE OF MAN--(BUSINESSWIRE)--

The Space Data Association (SDA), established by commercial satellite operators to improve the safety and efficiency of space operations, today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, http://www.noaa.gov) has signed an agreement with the SDA to use the SDAs services. NOAA is a US federal agency whose National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is dedicated to providing timely access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources to promote, protect, and enhance the United States economy, security, environment, and quality of life. This is achieved in part through its operation of environmental monitoring satellites in both geosynchronous and polar orbits.

The SDA seeks the participation of all satellite operators globally and NOAAs participation represents the first governmental satellite operator to improve their safety of flight by participating in Space Data Center operations.

SDA Chairman Stewart Sanders said, This agreement with NOAA is particularly gratifying as it shows that we can find a way to engage with commercial/governmental entities while retaining the benefits of the strong legal data protection framework we have put in place for the SDA members. I fully expect that other governmental agencies will also see the benefits of subscribing to the SDAs unique capabilities and will shortly follow NOAAs lead.

About SDA

The Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment and the RF spectrum. It maintains the Space Data Center, a database of high-accuracy orbital information, which is operated by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) of Exton, PA. Established in the Isle of Man, its executive members are Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intelsat and SES. The SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Membership information can be found at http://www.space-data.org.

Space Data Association: +44 (0) 1624 615571 press@space-data.org http://www.space-data.org

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by Andrew Gilchrist

Optimal Payments, the online payments company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lotus F1 Team. Optimal Payments is the provider of the NETBANX gateway, NETELLER eWallet, and NETELLER Net+ prepaid card products used by businesses and consumers in over 180 countries around the world.

Optimal Payments has been appointed an Official Partner of the Lotus F1 Team and will work closely with Lotus F1 Team and its partners to create unique solutions for credit card, debit card and alternative methods of payment in a card-not-present environment. Solutions will extend to North America, Europe and Asia and beyond for the sale of goods and services via online stores, mail-order/telephone order and automated (IVR) phone channels. Alongside growing its client base, Optimal Payments will also seek to develop innovative payments solutions for both the Lotus F1 team and its associates.

Optimal Payments specialises in providing safe payment and money transfer services, giving businesses and consumers the freedom to manage and move their money online. The Companys solutions are built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of a virtual marketplace to remove the risks of variable factors such as identity, currency exchange and distance. In doing so, Optimal Payments is able to facilitate safe, instantaneous transactions for both consumers and businesses and offer a real alternative to banks and card schemes.

Eric Boullier, Team Principal, Lotus F1 Team:

Lotus F1 Team is delighted to have attracted Optimal Payments as a partner. We are entering an exciting phase in the development of our business model and bringing on board partners who can support us, and our associates, is a key part of maximising the commercial opportunities we see from the broader Formula One business.

Martin Leroux, Executive Vice President & Head of Sales of Optimal Payments:

Optimal Payments is pleased to be partnering with Lotus F1 Team, an organisation with a strong track record of success in Formula One and we congratulate the team and drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean on their successes so far this season. Formula One is a sport with unparalleled technological expertise, innovation and unequalled global reach, and the Lotus F1 Team is a forward-looking and agile business, well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that Formula One presents. This B2B agreement brings together two global corporations that drive their business with speed and the most advanced technology.

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This B2B agreement brings together two global corporations that drive their business with speed and the most advanced technology.

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BETHESDA, Md. & ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Reznick Group, P.C., and J.H. Cohn LLP, two of the top-20 ranked accounting, tax and consulting firms in the United States, today announced plans to merge and become the 11th largest firm in the country with more than 2,000 employees, 25 offices and combined revenues of more than $450M.

Principals and Partners of both firms have agreed to the combination and terms. Pending final approvals, the merger is anticipated to take effect in September. The combined firm will also continue operations in the Cayman Islands and India.

The combination of these two great organizations immediately elevates us to a preeminent position on the East Coast with offices from Boston to Atlanta, provides a significant expansion in California, and establishes a national footprint with additional offices in Texas and Chicago, said Thomas J. Marino, Partner and Chief Executive Officer, J.H. Cohn. This combination of peers changes the landscape of the accounting industry by establishing a firm with an unprecedented concentration of industry experience in real estate, and highly specialized experience in areas such as renewable energy, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, capital markets, government, construction, life sciences and technology, and valuations.

The synergies and opportunities this merger of equals brings to our clients and staff is nothing short of historic, said Kenneth E. Baggett, CPA, Reznick Groups managing principal and CEO. J.H. Cohn has very diverse clients across a wide array of industries. When combined with Reznick Groups deep knowledge of the affordable housing and commercial real estate industries, as well as the tax credit arena, the result is a firm that is a powerful resource for clients across all of their accounting, tax and consulting needs.

The merger also combines two firms with enterprising employee cultures built around giving employees the freedom and resources to chart their own career paths focused on creating new opportunities for themselves -- and for clients. Both firms have recently garnered recognition by industry and business publications for their excellence and commitment to their people, womens initiatives, and as best places to work. In addition, both firms have recently received major awards for their community involvement and leadership in the cities in which they live and work.

About Reznick Group

Reznick Group is a top 20 national public accounting firm providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients nationwide. The firm's industry experience includes affordable housing, banking and financial services, commercial real estate, government, nonprofits, professional services, renewable energy and technology. Reznick Group provides a high level of industry experience in helping clients gauge business trends and seize upon new opportunities while managing risk. The firm offers the resources of a large national accounting firm but maintains an enterprisingapproach that provides the flexibility to proactively meet clients needs in constantly changing economic climates. The firms commitment to industry knowledge and experience has helped clients succeed for more than three decades. For more information, visitwww.reznickgroup.com.

About J.H. Cohn LLP

One of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the United States, J.H. Cohn LLP specializes in audit, accounting, tax, and business consulting services for public and private companies and not-for-profit organizations. Since 1919, the firm's philosophy has remained constant: to provide a highly personalized approach to each client, with intelligent guidance and solutions driven by technical and industry expertise that positively affect client profitability and growth. J.H. Cohn has cultivated a reputation for strategic insight, proactive leadership, unwavering integrity, and a genuine concern for clients and their businesses. To help clients think and act across national boundaries, J.H. Cohn is an independent member of Nexia International, a global network of independent accountancy, tax, and business advisors and the tenth largest provider of audit and advisory services worldwide. The firm has offices in New York, California, Connecticut, and throughout New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.jhcohn.com.

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