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Future Electronics and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) Sign an Americas Distribution Agreement

Pointe-Claire, Canada, December 12 -- Future Electronics and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) announced today that both companies have signed an agreement for distribution of Toshiba display products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Under the terms of this agreement, Future Electronics will distribute Toshiba's full line of TFT Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs).

"We're confident that this new relationship will add significant value to our current display offering," said Bruce Jones, executive vice president of Worldwide Corporate Marketing. "Many of our customers' applications require a ruggedized LCD with long life, which Toshiba can provide for them."

Future's strong application engineering, marketing, integration capabilities and supply chain management provides Toshiba with the opportunity to offer the highest level of service to customers across the territory.

"Combining TAEC's extensive display offering with Future's Display Solutions integration capabilities is a winning strategy for our customers," states Sean Collins, vice president, Display Devices and Components Business Unit for TAEC. "It results in a long-term, quality solution that meets all of their LCD display requirements."

About Future Electronics' Display Solutions Group
Future Electronics' Display Solutions Group is a world-class leader and innovator in the Distribution, Marketing, and Technical Solution Support of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Solutions for customers of all sizes worldwide. Our experienced and knowledgeable team can provide any display solution from smaller projects to larger fully integrated finished solutions.

For additional information please visit:
http://www.futureelectronics.com.

TAEC LCD Products
Toshiba displays feature LTPS technology, which enables LCDs that are significantly thinner and lighter in weight and with higher-resolution than previous generations. LTPS technology reduces energy consumption for lower operating costs and longer operating life for battery powered applications. For industrial applications, the LCD modules now offer long-life, light-emitting diode (LED) backlight systems with a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)1 of 100,000 hours. The series includes eight new LCD products, available in four screen sizes: 5.7-inch, 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch. Display resolutions are QVGA (320 x 240) and VGA (640 x 480) for the 5.7-inch module, and SVGA (800 x 600) and XGA (1024 x 768) for the three larger sizes. For additional information on Toshiba's displays please visit: www.lcd.toshiba.com

*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributions and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2008 WW Semiconductor Revenue Estimate, Dec. 2008). For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/.

1The MTBF (Mean Time between Failures) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may not accurately reflect actual operation. Actual operating life of the product may not resemble the MTBF.

Contact Information
Future Lighting Solutions
Heather Goldsmith
5146947710
heather.goldmsmith@future.ca
www.futurelightingsolutions.com

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A Jewelers Perspective on the Cash for Gold Craze

5 tips on how not to get ripped off selling your old gold jewelry.

Ashland, OR, August 07, 2009 -- Is there value to consumers in taking advantage of the ubiquitous cash for gold promotions? An industry expert weighs in. Recently the media has been flooded with advertisements encouraging consumers to cash in on their gold jewelry. Even sign-swingers can be seen on busy street corners waving passerby's into pawn shops with the promise of "top dollar" for gold chains, class rings, outdated-looking pendants, etc. Unfortunately, according to the business news website MarketWatch.com, consumers may be getting gored on gold prices. And, there are plenty of complaints and cries of scam posted on the Net. Certainly sellers need to be wary - they're probably getting short-changed. With the price of gold hovering close to $1,000 and ounce, what exactly does "top dollar" mean? Who makes the determination?

"People simply don't know if their being low-balled on the overall value of their jewelry", according to 30-year veteran of the fine jewelry industry, Ron Hansen of GoldAndGems.com Fine Jewelry. "If you find yourself financially-strapped and truly need to convert your jewelry to its cash value, your best bet is to take the items to your local jeweler." A full-service jewelry store typically is a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) - the industry's guardian of ethics and integrity. Here are JVC's tips for selling gold jewelry.

Tips for Selling Gold Jewelry

1. Choose a reputable jeweler, someone that's known to you or has been recommended by a trusted source. Preferably, select a jeweler that's a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.

2. Set off on your expedition with reasonable expectations. When you bought the jewelry you paid for more than the value of the gold. The price included labor, packaging and the retail mark-up of the item. The jeweler will only pay you for the actual gold in an object. Since gold is always blended with other metals to make jewelry, expect that a substantial percentage of the object is made of something other than gold.

3. Don't expect to be paid for the non-gold component of the jewelry. The jeweler may conduct a test to determine how much gold is in the jewelry - known in the trade as its "karat fineness." This is called a "scratch" or "acid" test. Expect the jeweler to actually scratch the gold to conduct the test.

4. The price offered to you by the jeweler may not be the market price of gold that day. Prices are not regulated, so the parties are free to negotiate a price that's acceptable to both sides.

5. Bring a form of government issued identification. Some jewelers are also required by anti-money laundering laws to obtain seller identification.

With rare exceptions, it's unlikely that weight value will come anywhere close to the original cost of the item. If you're not completely cash-strapped, but simply tempted by the relentless media push to empty your jewelry box, then ask yourself if you truly want to sell something as scrap that at one time held some sentiment for you. Talk to your jeweler about redesigning or refurbishing your outdated treasures.

A certified jeweler is highly skilled at appraisal, design consultation, model making, carving, metallurgy, filing, burnishing, polishing, gem-setting and much more. With a fine jeweler's touch, almost any unwanted jewelry becomes valuable again and saves you the hassle of selling your old gold jewelry.

Contact Information
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Gold and Gems Fine Jewelry
Ron Hansen
541-488-2753
web@goldandgems.com
http://www.goldandgems.com/

Gold and Gems Fine Jewelry
25 N. Main St,
Ashland, Oregon 97520
877.917.8477
 

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 uTalkAlot.com Adds Best Selling Smart Phones and Cell Phones to Product Lineup

Yorba Linda, CA, June 05, 2009 -- uTalkAlot.com, an Authorized Dealer of T-Mobile cell phones and smart phones, announced the addition of several new, best selling smart phones and cell phones to its product lineup. Consumers can now order the BlackBerry® Curve 8900, T-Mobile DashT, BlackBerry® Pearl Flip 8220, Samsung Behold, and Motorola Zine ZN5 from www.uTalkAlot.com. In addition, with certain handset and smart phone promotions, consumers receive a free cell phone or smartphone and cash back rebates of up to $100.00 when the order is paired with a new voice and data plan.

"We are pleased to add some of the best selling smart phones and cell phones to our product lineup for our customers," said Dave Enssle, a uTalkAlot.com spokesman. "These new cell phones and smart phones offer some of the most cutting edge features and functionality on the market today. And, by giving away the phones and handsets for free, offering free FedEx shipping, and even including free Bluetooth hands free headsets and car chargers with many model orders, our customers receive tremendous value. We anticipate the addition of the Curve 8900, Dash, Pearl Flip 8220, Samsung Behold, and MotoZine ZN5 will be well received by our customers and visitors to uTalkAlot.com."

Since launching its site in April 2009, uTalkAlot.com has become one of the leading online retailers for T-Mobile cell phones and smart phones. With the addition of the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Dash, BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, Samsung Behold, and MotoZine ZN5, uTalkAlot.com now offers the most comprehensive lineup of handsets for consumers to choose from. The company plans to incorporate several more carrier offerings over the course of 2009 in order to provide an even wider selection of cell phones and smart phones for consumers to choose from.

Consumers interested in learning more about promotions from uTalkAlot.com can visit the website at www.uTalkAlot.com or by calling 1-877-999-9180 for a live representative. uTalkAlot.com can also be followed on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/utalkalot

About uTalkAlot.com:
uTalkAlot.com is a leading online reseller of cell phones, smart phones, voice and data plans, and mobile accessories such as Bluetooth headsets, chargers, adapters, cases and cell phone holsters. The company's founders have provided small and medium businesses with traditional voice and data solutions since 1995, and wireless solutions since 2003. Through the years, the company's philosophy has always been to provide customers with industry leading products and support. uTalkAlot.com was launched to extend these values to customers and businesses on the web.

Consumers with questions or comments regarding uTalkAlot.com or free cell phones, smart phone, voice and data plans, or mobile accessories can simply call (877) 999-9180 to speak with a live uTalkAlot.com customer support representative. Follow uTalkAlot.com on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/utalkalot

Contact Information
uTalkAlot.com
Dave Enssle
877-999-9180
dave@utalkalot.com
www.utalkalot.com
cs@utalkalot.com

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Micro Oscillator, Inc. Releases New I. P.

Bala Cynwyd, Pa, February 9, 2009-Micro Oscillator, Inc. (MOI), an innovative provider of allsilicon CMOS-based clock oscillators, today announced the release of new oscillator, sensor, comparator, and constant gain amplifier I.P. for licensing.

IP in production;

1/ Silicon Oscillator
In production by Micro Oscillator Inc. (micro-oscillator.com) and also by a top 10 Semiconductor Manufacturer. (available for nonexclusive license)

The MOI-2000 clock oscillator is a CMOS integrated circuit that can replace ceramic resonators or crystal oscillators in microcontroller based systems that do not require precise accuracy. The patented temperature and voltage compensated oscillator can operate at ± 0.5% total frequency accuracy over the temperature and voltage range without using ceramic resonators, quartz crystals or other external components for frequency determination. Using LC type oscillators ± 100 PPM total frequency accuracy can be achived.

Technology; CMOS
Applications; Clock oscillator, Spread spectrum clock
Advantages; low cost, no external oscillator needed

New IP;
1/ Patent 7,456,700 Variable loop gain oscillator system;

Sensor measuring system

Technology; Bipolar, CMOS or SiC (can even be made with vacuum tubes)
Applications; Wide operating temperature range system that uses variable capacitance or resistance sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. with Digital output

Advantages; The output is determined by the ratio of resistors and capacitors. Absolute part values and transistor gain and offset are not critical. Also has high environmental noise immunity. The signal across sensor is a sinusoidal AC voltage.

NOTE; This is sensor measuring system can also be built as a very low cost CMOS I.C. for the commercial market. Can be combined with MEMS sensor for pressure measurement.

2/ Patent Application 11/603589 ; Reduced offset voltage comparator system

Technology; CMOS
Applications; precision comparator
Advantages; offset trimming not needed

3/ Patent 7,466,178; Multivibrator with reduced average offset voltage

Technology; Bipolar or CMOS
Applications; 32KHz oscillator, temperature, pressure, etc sensor with variable frequency output
Advantages; Wide temperature range operation without need for trimming amplifier offset

4/ Patent 6,281,732 Precision multivibrator using stabilized amplifier system

Technology; CMOS
Applications; 32KHz oscillator, temperature, pressure, etc. sensor with variable frequency output
Advantages; Wide temperature range operation without need for trimming amplifier offset

5/ Patent Application; Current Sensor measuring system

Technology; Bipolar or CMOS
Applications; Wide temperature temperature range current sensor with Digital output
Advantages; The output is determined by the ratio of resistors. Absolute resistor part values and transistor gain and offset are not critical. External precision resistor is not needed.

NOTE; This is current sensor measuring system can also be built as a very low cost CMOS I.C. for the commercial market

6/ Patent Application 12/151294; Constant gain amplifier system with positive and negative feedback

Technology; Bipolar or CMOS
Applications; Instrumentation amplifiers, RF amplifiers, or other constant gain amplifiers that need wide frequency bandwidth.
Advantages; Wide frequency bandwidth with constant gain over a wide temperature range. Frequency bandwidth is not limited by negative feedback stability concerns of input signal amplifier.

IP in Experimental Stage

Voltage reference system (uses MEMS Capacitor)

Technology; Bipolar or CMOS (can even be made with vacuum tubes)
Applications; Wide temperature range temperature operation and supply voltages
Advantages; Not limited by silicon band gap voltage. The reference voltage level is determined by the ratio of resistors and capacitors. Absolute part values and transistor gain and offset are not critical.

NOTE; This is not a band gap reference or zener diode based design, it is a new class of voltage reference circuit.

About Micro Oscillator, Inc.
In 1995 Micro Oscillator Inc. started the silicon oscillator industry (ref. 1). Micro Oscillator Inc. supplies parts to the military; including U.S., U.K., Canadian, Polish and Sandia National Labs. in addition to licensing I.P. to a top 5 I.C. company.

For more information contact:
Micro Oscillator, Inc.
610 617-8682
www.micro-oscillator.com
information@micro-oscillator.com
Reference 1; RFDESIGN Oct. 2006, pg. 10

Micro Oscillator Inc. * 118 Cornell Rd.* Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004 * 610 617-8682 * micro-oscillator.com

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