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"Discovery Communications To Launch New Multimedia, Multi-Year Science Initiative, "Be The Future," Supporting Obama Administration STEM Priorities -- DirecTV Boosts Support of Science Literacy with Move of Science Channel to Total Choice, Offering Millions of Additional Subscribers Access to Quality Science Programming -- November 23, 2009 (Silver Spring, Md.) Underscoring its commitment to leading in science-related programming and education, and answering President Obama's call to action to encourage science literacy, Discovery Communications today announced a new multimedia, multi-year nationwide initiative called "Be The Future." Over the next five years, Discovery will launch a programming block, education curriculum and tools to inspire student learning and careers in the sciences and support the White House's efforts behind science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. "Lifting American students from the middle to the top of the pack in STEM achievement over the next decade will not be attained by government alone," said President Obama. "I applaud the substantial commitments made today by the leaders of companies, universities, foundations, non-profits and organizations representing millions of scientists, engineers and teachers from across the country." "The exploration of science, technology and the natural world is central to the mission and DNA of Discovery Communications and we are incredibly proud to put the full muscle of our content and resources behind this critical White House initiative," said John S. Hendricks, founder and chairman, Discovery Communications. "Through 'Be the Future' we will spark the innate curiosity in school-aged viewers and people of all ages, help drive interest and leadership in science-related careers and inspire a lifelong interest in how science shapes our everyday lives." A sweeping, multi-platform initiative, "Be the Future" will be built on two primary Discovery businesse

"Welcome to rachaelray.com, the official website for Rachael Ray. Here you can find the most comprehensive database of Rachael Ray recipes in our Food channel as well as those of Rachael's Friends and users like you. You'll also find Rachael's restaurant picks in Travel along with those from our "Local Flavor" restaurant reviewers. There are loads of tips and ideas in our Kids channel on everything from meal planning to birthday parties. We'll be getting tons of great family friendly recipes from Rach's charity, Yum-o! as well. Then there's our Friends channel with contributors who blog about everything from food to fashion to fun. Last but not least, we've got up to the minute news about Rachael in her very own channel of the site. Here you can find her schedule, a Rachael Ray photo gallery and her newest ideas. We made the site purposely informal and welcoming, in the true spirit of Rachael Ray, by having blogs in each section and featuring content from Rachael, her friends, but also people like you. This site is meant to be a community where we can learn from each other and have a few laughs along the way! We hope you enjoy our site and come back often."

"Adobe TV is Adobe's online TV network, offering free training, inspiration, and information about the latest Adobe products & services. The best of Adobe's expertise and community is now in one place. Watch when you want and where you want, save episodes, subscribe to your favorite channel, and post videos on your blog. And it's not only the talent that's in action - Adobe TV itself is produced and delivered using Adobe products and technologies. From planning to playback, Adobe TV is brought to you by Adobe. Adobe expert content: Watch the ultimate experts, straight from Adobe. Get to know your favorite Adobe presenters by seeing them in action, delivering tips and tricks from the inside. You know you're getting high-value programming with the latest and greatest that Adobe has to offer. Wide variety of programming - See a full range of programs, from entertainment through instruction. For all kinds of viewers who wear all kinds of hats, Adobe TV offers programming from how-to tech talk to personality-driven shows. Find a variety of program lengths, episode frequency, and formats, from highly creative productions to desktop walk-throughs. Adobe TV presents a growing number of channels to appeal to different audiences, including channels for photographers, designers, video professionals, and developers. Featured shows include "The Russell Brown Show," where Russell Brown shows the latest Adobe® Photoshop® wizardry. In "The Complete Picture," Julieanne Kost reveals digital imaging secrets. Web design and developer shows include "Taming the Web" with Greg Rewis and "Flash Downunder" hosted by Paul Burnett. Jason Levine and Karl Soulè edit video and mix audio in "Short & Suite," and at on "CSInsider|Design," Rufus Deuchler explores design tips, tricks, and insights. Central location and fast find: Get Adobe's best all in one place. Adobe TV provides an ever-growing lineup that includes the library of existing high-quality Adobe video content - now in

"CPTech/LevelOne WCS-0010 Network Camera The CPTech/LevelOne WCS-0010 Network Camera provides users with MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video compression, bi-directional audio, a Webbased user interface, motion detection and alert features. With enhanced MPEG-4 and Motion-JPEG Video compression, users can enjoy maximize image quality with a minimum bandwidth requirement. WCS-0010 includes the popular G.726 audio compression standard for easy synchronizing with live video. The bi-directional audio communication feature of this camera also allows user to use the WCS-0010 as an intercom. Users can setup 4 motion-detection regions with the WCS-0010, each with adjustable size and sensitivity. When motion is detected at the specified regions, the system can send an E-mail alert or send captured images via FTP upload to a designated storage server. WCS-0010 11g Wireless Network Camera comes bundled with the LevelOne IP CamSecure Lite Surveillance Software. It allows users to monitor the cameras up to 32 channels simultaneously."

"About the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA's mission is to empower and support digital citizens to use the Internet G securely and safely, protecting themselves and the cyber infrastructure. NCSA, a 501 c (3) founded in 2001, is the pre-eminent public private partnership, working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), corporate sponsors(Symantec, CISCO, Microsoft, SAIC, EMC, McAfee), and nonprofit collaborators to promote cyber security awareness for home users, small and medium size businesses, and primary and secondary education. NSCA partners with DHS and the MS-ISAC as a primary driver of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, now in its sixth year. NCSAM (October) is a multi-faceted effort to disseminate security messages and information through grassroots, traditional and social media channels. In 2008, NCSA's efforts alone (not including partner activities) reached an estimated 29,000,000 people through media and other activities. Ultimately, NCSA measures its success to the degree by which cyber security has become second nature for all computer G users. NCSA seeks to raise awareness of cyber security to the level of other cultural messaging that is universally good for citizens-healthy eating, exercise, and safe driving-by teaching skills and judgment to build a national understanding about appropriate online tools and behavior. NSCA's public facing presence is its website www.staysafeonline.org."

"Livestream is the most powerful online video broadcast solution available. In just minutes you can create broadcasts as polished as any multi-million dollar traditional television network - with full capability to easily broadcast Live, 24/7 Linear, and On-Demand content - absolutely FREE."

"Women in the World The Daily Beast, a business of IAC/InterActiveCorp, has partnered with co-hosts DVF, Vital Voices and the UN Foundation to produce Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, calling attention to the amazing work that non-profits, NGOs and activists are doing to fight child marriage, rape in war zones, sex trafficking and other challenges facing women and girls. The Daily Beast, a business of IAC/InterActiveCorp, has partnered with co-hosts DVF, Vital Voices and the UN Foundation to produce Women in the World: Stories and Solutions, calling attention to the amazing work that non-profits, NGOs and activists are doing to fight child marriage, rape in war zones, sex trafficking and other challenges facing women and girls."