Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc. (OTCPK: CTYX) is pleased to announce that the Company's MedFlash® will be the sole sponsor of the Darryl Strawberry event being held at the New York Islanders game tomorrow, Saturday March 6, 2010 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Nassau Coliseum seats 16,234 and welcomes over 550,000 people per season for Islander games.  Connectyx is selling a package which includes, two tickets to the New York Islanders-Boston Bruins game on March 6th, a "meet and greet" with eight time Major League Baseball All-Star Darryl Strawberry, a signed picture of Darryl Strawberry, and two MedFlash® personal health manager USB Drives.

The MedFlash® sponsored event is designed to increase awareness for both the Darryl Strawberry Foundation for Autism and MedFlash®.  The MedFlash PHM is an easy to use Personal Health and Lifestyle Manager that is accessible using a powerful web portal suite.  The MedFlash PHM also features a 24/7/365 call center, and a USB flash drive. The MedFlash PHM provides member benefits including instant access to your Emergency Medical Profile and Personal Health Record in the event of an accident or a medical emergency. The MedFlash PHM can be accessed on any computer, securely and with complete privacy. There are also lifestyle and wellness features that provide significant health benefits to members and risk mitigation for employers and insurers alike.

"We are honored to be part of such a family oriented and worthy event. We hope this event will help draw more attention to not only autism and the Darryl Strawberry Foundation, but help generate awareness for the importance of having your personal medical information available when it matters most," stated Ronn Schuman, President and CEO of Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc.

The MedFlash/Darryl Strawberry package retails for $250, but Connectyx is offering this package at a discounted price of $119. Current ticket holders have the option to purchase this package without the tickets for $55.00. A portion of the proceeds generated from the MedFlash® sponsored event on March 6th will be donated to the Darryl Strawberry Foundation (DSF) for Autism.  

To purchase a MedFlash® sponsored event package and to meet Darryl Strawberry, please visit: www.medflash.com/ds or call (888) 696-3346

For more information on the Darryl Strawberry Foundation for Autism, please visit: www.darrylstrawberry.com

About Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc.

Connectyx Technologies provides unique products for the healthcare market including, MedFlash, the electronic Personal Health Manager (PHM). Compatible with Google Health and Microsoft's Health Vault, The MedFlash PHM is an easy to use Personal Health and Lifestyle Manager that is accessible using a powerful web portal suite.  The MedFlash PHM also features a 24/7/365 call center, a USB flash drive and our (soon to be released) smart phone applications. The MedFlash PHM provides member benefits including instant access to your Emergency Medical Profile and Personal Health Record in the event of an accident or a medical emergency. Whether traveling, at work, or at home, First Responders have an invaluable advantage when they have access to this time critical information. Far more than just an emergency flash drive, The MedFlash PHM can be accessed on any computer, securely and with complete privacy. There are also lifestyle and wellness features that provide significant health benefits to members and risk mitigation for employers and insurers alike.

MedFlash members arrive at their Doctors offices with their paperwork pre-printed and ready to go. Insurance information and advance directives are available at a moment's notice through Instant Medical History, a leader in patient interview software and a MedFlash PHM technology partner. Prescriptions can also be listed for the physician's reference. Those are just a few of the time saving and risk mitigation features the MedFlash PHM provides. Connectyx products are developed with the needs of Patients, Families, Doctors and First Responders in mind. For more information, please visit our websites at: www.connectyx.com and www.medflash.com

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SOURCE Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc.

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Following a top-20 finish in Kia Motors' first-ever auto race on U.S. soil, the Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koups return to the track this weekend for the Homestead 200 on March 6 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Applying the lessons learned from 2.5-hours of road racing during the first GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series event at Daytona Speedway, Kia's racing partner, Kinetic Motorsports, has made several modifications and adjustments to improve and enhance the Forte Koups' speed and responsiveness to driver input.

Following the debut in Daytona, Kinetic Motorsports has embarked on a header development program to improve engine breathing and oil levels, adjusted shifter cables to avoid overtravel and deliver more precise gear changes, and changed brake pedal feel based on driver feedback.  Recent testing revealed improvements in platform stability and braking response while reliability remains strong.

"While we were pleased to reach the track and the initial result in Daytona, we know there is a lot more potential in the Kia Forte Koups and we've already seen significant performance improvements since the first race," said Nic Jonsson, driver of the No. 10 car. "Despite the lack of racing experience in Kia's DNA, there is no question that we are headed in the right direction with the Forte Koup development program and we are confident we will be faster at Homestead and as the season progresses."

In their debut event, the No. 12 car piloted by the 2007 GRAND-AM ST champions Trevor Hopwood and Adam Burrows proved to be a reliable performer and finished 19th after starting in the 31st position. Meanwhile, the No. 10 car piloted by Nic Jonsson and Andy Lally provided an in-cockpit view of the race from its roof-mounted and in-car SPEED TV cameras, which will once again be utilized at Homestead.

In addition to mechanical refinements, the No. 10 and No. 12 Kia Forte Koups will also have a slightly altered appearance at Homestead with the addition of HD Radio Technology as an official sponsor of KMA's motorsports program. HD Radio Technology, invented by iBiquity Digital Corporation, is the DIGITAL evolution of AM and FM radio, adding new features like crystal-clear sound, new local FM channels, on-screen information and much more – all 100% Subscription Free. HD Radio Technology will be available on select 2011 model year Kia vehicles.

The Forte Koup's performance-inspired styling and outstanding driving dynamics are a perfect fit for road racing, making Kia Motors' first two-door coupe the logical choice for KMA's initial motorsports efforts. The two-door, front-wheel-drive race cars utilize the Forte Koup production car's 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine.

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 670 dealers throughout the United States.  For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share and recently achieved its best quarter of sales ever.  Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles.  Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise."  

Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.

SOURCE Kia Motors America

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Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) brings its first-ever BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) national mobile tour to the Savannah area on March 16, 2010, to find "game-changers" both on the basketball court and in the community.  Local ballers can show off their best moves for a chance to compete for $10,000 and to be featured in a basketball lifestyle magazine and Web site. Individuals can also submit a video of their moves on www.thenextbestmove.com.  

"NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) is the biggest tour in the history of the BURGER KING® brand," said Alexandra Galindez, director, multicultural marketing. "With this tour, we're providing consumers with broad-based access to what's happening not just on the court, but also in urban communities across the U.S. We also recognize the importance of giving back, and we will showcase 'game-changing' community service initiatives in each city we visit on the NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) Web site (www.thenextbestmove.com). Visitors to the site will have the chance to get a new, fresh perspective on a variety of charitable community efforts that they can adapt and implement in their hometowns."

Savannah residents can vote for their favorite moves on the Web site and one semi-finalist in each market will go on to compete against top-ranked players across the U.S. for the top $10,000 prize. Participants must be 18 or older to compete.  

Headlined by reality TV star Syrus Yarborough, The NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) Crew will also be searching for great moves off the court. Visitors to www.thenextbestmove.com can share how they are "changing the game" through community service and encouraging others to do the same.

City residents should be on the lookout as The Crew will also visit lifestyle destinations, such as local attractions, clothing stores and community centers to identify local trends and discover what's "hot" in the Savannah area. Results will be featured on a special culture section on www.thenextbestmove.com.

For more information on the BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) tour, including eligibility requirements and Official Rules, or to vote for Savannah's Next Best Mover, visit www.thenextbestmove.com.

SOURCE Burger King Corp.

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Leading PRC fashion sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited ("Xtep" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group", stock code: 1368) announced it has become the principal partner for the volunteers of World Expo 2010 Shanghai ("Shanghai Expo").

Pursuant to the agreement signed by Xtep and the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination on 2 March, 2010, Xtep was honored as the "Shanghai World Expo Designated Sportswear Provider," and it will sponsor the outfits for all volunteers within the Shanghai Expo arena. Mr. Hong Hao, Deputy Secretary General of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and Director of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, Mr. Xu Wei Guo, Deputy Party Secretary of the Bureau of the Shanghai World Expo Coordination, together with Mr. Ding Shui Po, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtep and Mr. Ye Qi, Vice President of Xtep (China) attended the sponsorship signing ceremony.

The volunteers' uniform for the Shanghai Expo site was also unveiled at the signing ceremony. The stylish design featuring a memorable motif pattern was highly regarded by the attending media and staff of the Shanghai Expo. With blended with white and green colours, the volunteers' outfits promote a sounding green concept while demonstrating the themes of harmony, purity, and creativity. The outfit utilizes natural and environmentally-friendly fabrics woven together by cutting-edge knitting technology, resulting in a true display of classic beauty and comfort.

Mr. Ding Shui Po, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtep, said: "The World Expo is a prominent event attracting international attention. The Shanghai Expo will be the centre of attention across the world, due to the duration, scale and number of participating countries of the event. At the same time, a group of volunteers will make their generous contributions at this event, shuttling between various exhibition halls and offering assistance. These volunteers, sporting the Xtep brand, will appear at every corner of the Shanghai Expo arena and impress all visitors and attendees.

"Xtep is a young, energetic, fashionable and innovated brand which exemplifies the Shanghai Expo's key themes of 'inspiration' and 'integration.' Striving to become the world's top fashion sportswear brand, we must be equipped with a global vision and greater international initiatives. The Shanghai Expo is truly an international event getting people together from all around the globe. We, through the sponsorship opportunity, hope to demonstrate our vision of 'Rooted in China, Facing the World' and gain increasing support and recognition," Mr. Ding concluded.

Mr. Ding Shui Po, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtep (3rd on the right) and Mr. Hong Hao, Director of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination (3rd on the left) shook hands at the signing ceremony whereby Xtep officially became the principal partner for the Shanghai Expo.

Mr. Ding Shui Po, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtep (right) and Mr. Hong Hao, Director of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination (left) displayed the outfits sponsored by Xtep.

About Xtep International Holdings Limited

Xtep International Holdings Limited is a listed company on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Xtep brand is the leading fashion sportswear brand in the PRC. The Group is principally engaged in the design, development, manufacture, sales and marketing of sportswear products. It has developed an extensive nationwide distribution network covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in the PRC.

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    Xtep International Holdings Limited
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     Fax: (852) 3150 6728

SOURCE Xtep International Holdings Limited

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The U.S. Census Bureau today officially announced an agreement with Roush Fenway Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 16 Ford Fusion driven by Greg Biffle for three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO)

The agreement will see the No. 16 carry a special 2010 Census paint job in Sprint Cup races at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 7; Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 21; and Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 28. To increase awareness and encourage participation among hard-to-count populations living in rural parts of the country in the upcoming 2010 Census, the three-race sponsorship schedule lines up with key census mail-out and mail-back dates.

NASCAR has 75 million fans across the country and is the number one spectator sport with an average of 120,000 spectators at each Sprint Cup Series event. For television viewership, NASCAR ranks second-highest out of regular-season sports events.

"NASCAR Sprint Cup racing is one of America's most popular sports and an especially effective avenue through which to reach a huge number of fans, reminding them their 2010 Census forms will be arriving in mid-March and to mail them back," said Census Bureau Director Robert Groves. "It is our hope that NASCAR fans across the country see the No. 16 car on the track and are encouraged to speak for their community by filling out the forms and mailing them back."

The 2010 Census No. 16 Ford Fusion will feature the familiar Post-it Brand notes of primary sponsor 3M carrying both the 2010 Census logo and "mail it back!" on the hood, rear quarter panels and rear bumper. Additional elements stemming from the $1.2 million sponsorship to further extend the promotions reach include television spots on Fox during the races; a public service announcement with Greg Biffle and 10 show car dates across the country.

"NASCAR reaches millions of Americans, and our paid sponsorship of Greg and the No. 16 Roush Fenway Ford is a practical one," Groves said. "For every 1 percent increase in mail response, taxpayers will save an estimated $85 million. Those funds would otherwise be required to send census takers to collect responses in person from households that don't mail back the form."

Biffle is a nine-year veteran of NASCAR's Cup Series and is one of the sport's top-performers. He is off to a great start in 2010 with three top-10 finishes in as many races. Biffle currently sits in sixth place in the 2010 Sprint Cup Series points. In addition, the Vancouver, Wash., native recently filmed a racing-themed 2010 Census public service announcement that can be viewed online at http://mediadownload.census.gov/content/greg-biffle.

For more information on the 2010 Census and the No. 16 team, please visit http://2010census.gov and www.roushfenway.com. Still images of the car are available upon request. To view the Greg Biffle PSA, visit http://censusspotsource.org/census-psa-1-5.

ABOUT THE 2010 CENSUS

The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States. By law, everyone in the United States, both citizens and noncitizens, must be counted every 10 years. Census data are used to reapportion congressional seats to states and directly affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments. The 2010 Census form is one of the shortest census questionnaires in history and takes about 10 minutes to complete. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

As with all 2010 Census information, the address information collected by the Census Bureau is confidential by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

Editor's note: News releases, reports and data tables are available on the Census Bureau's home page. Go to http://www.census.gov and click on "Releases."

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

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