The Seattle Seahawks used iPad kiosks to register more than 20,000 fans for the team's 15 open practices at Bing Training Camp in Renton, WA.  The iPads and kiosks from BeyondKiosks.com provided the team flexibility for the satellite check-in location.

"BeyondKiosks had the right product at the right time," said Seahawks director of digital media Kenton Olson.  "The kiosks provided a secure way to showcase our web application while maintaining connectivity to Wi-Fi and 3G networks."  

BeyondKiosks.com is a subsidiary of Kiosk Group, Inc. and is based in Maryland. Kiosk Group president Mike James, a 31-year veteran of the multimedia and kiosk industry, commented, "The Seahawks needed professionally-built iPad kiosks that were flexible, ADA compliant, and built to take the abuse of tens of thousands of fans over a few weeks. Our Exquisite iPad kiosks are really the only choice on the market."

The iPad Kiosks were created by Mike James and design consultant Jer Schweickart specifically around the iPad's distinct feature set:

• The kiosks' iPad enclosures feature a radio-transparent, heavy-duty plastic body. All Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G radio frequencies are totally unimpeded. The pedestal and base sections are constructed out of powdercoated cold-rolled steel.

• The iPad kiosks from BeyondKiosks.com are available in free-standing, countertop and wall versions.

• The front bezel restricts the use of the iPad's Home button, so users cannot escape from the kiosk application.

• Technicians have easy access to the Power, Volume Controls and Home Screen without kiosk disassembly.

• The iPad can be used in both landscape and portrait mode.

• All kiosks are ADA compliant.

The iPad kiosks can be seen at www.BeyondKiosks.com.  Jer Schweickart's work can be seen at www.jschweickart.com.  For more information, contact Mike James at 1-888-569-5467 x801 or info@beyondkiosks.com.

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For a fourth year in a row, Inc. Magazine named FuelBelt, Inc. to its list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

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FuelBelt, Inc. continues to be one of the fastest growing companies in the endurance sports channel and is the only company in the sporting goods category to make the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row. Founded fourteen years ago by 31-time Ironman triathlete, Vinu Malik, of Barrington, RI, FuelBelt continues to experience unparalleled growth as demand for its products reaches new heights. A major contributing factor to FuelBelt's upward trend is their ability to partner with global brands such as Gatorade and, most recently, Starbucks. With FuelBelt, Inc. selling to over 5,000 retail stores world wide, its global distribution continues to reflect the growing participation levels of runners and the events they participate in.

"FuelBelt is the most authentic brand in the hydration and run accessories category and has an incredibly committed customer base. We create unique products that appeal to a fast growing population of athletes who enjoy training for events like triathlons and running races of varying distances. Making the Inc. 5000 for a fourth year in a row is the result of having long-range goals, an exceptional team, incredible customers, and families who support our efforts.  It's also a privilege to share this acknowledgement with such notable alumni as Zappos, Under Armour, Patagonia and Clif Bar," said founder and CEO, Vinu Malik.

Next on the agenda for FuelBelt will be the roll out of several new collections to be introduced at the start of 2011. For more information on the company and its diverse product offering, visit www.fuelbelt.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter for official new product announcements.

About FuelBelt, Inc.

FuelBelt, Inc. is the world leader in hydration belts and accessories. Founded in 1997 by 7-time Ironman World Championship participant, Vinu Malik, FuelBelt continues to evolve to serve the needs of athletes, from runners to cyclists, to competitive triathletes such as Ironman World Champions Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington. FuelBelts have been used to break world records, personal bests, and have even been used at the Olympic world stage, where every effort and every second counts. For more information, please visit www.FuelBelt.com.

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today encouraged experienced hunters, who have historically helped pass along the state's rich hunting heritage, to consider introducing youths to hunting through the Mentored Youth Hunting Program (MYHP).

"Since 2006, Pennsylvania's hunters have been taking advantage of a remarkable opportunity to introduce those under the age of 12 to hunting through the Mentored Youth Hunting Program," Roe said.  "Hunting is deeply woven into the cultural fabric that is Pennsylvania, and it is important that we recruit new hunters to carry on this tradition."

Roe noted that the logic behind the Mentored Youth Hunting Program is simple and clear: create expanded youth hunting opportunities without compromising safety afield.

"This program paves the way for youngsters to nurture their interest in hunting early and allows them to take a more active role in actual hunting while afield with mentoring adults," Roe said. "The program accommodates hands-on use of sporting arms and can promote a better understanding and interest in hunting and wildlife conservation that will help to assure hunting's future, as well as reinforce the principles of hunting safely through the close supervision provided by dedicated mentors."

Under the program, a mentor is defined as a properly licensed individual at least 21 years of age, who will serve as a guide to a youth while engaged in hunting or related activities, such as scouting, learning firearms or hunter safety and wildlife identification.  A mentored youth is identified as an unlicensed individual less than 12 years of age who is accompanied by a mentor while engaged in hunting or related activities.

The regulations require that the mentor-to-mentored youth ratio be one-to-one, and that the pair possesses only one sporting arm when hunting.  While moving, the sporting arm must be carried by the mentor.  When the pair reaches a stationary hunting location, the mentor may turn over possession of the sporting arm to the youth and must keep the youth within arm's length at all times.

All youth participating in the MYHP must obtain a permit through the Game Commission's Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), which costs $2.70.  Of that fee, one dollar goes to the Game Commission, one dollar goes to the issuing agent who processes the permit application, and 70 cents goes to the company managing PALS.

"When we first started the MYHP, we didn't require a permit because there was no method available to issue a permit without creating an enormous obstacle for participants," Roe said.  "PALS provides an easy method for parents to obtain a MYHP permit without too many difficulties.

"The MYHP will enable the agency to gather data about the level of participation in this program, which can be used to assist in better planning and scheduling our basic Hunter-Trapper Education courses.  This database of MYHP participants will let us know when young hunters are 11 years of age, and where they live, so that we can make sure the number of courses we are offering will meet the expected demand."

Mentored youth can participate during any established season for woodchucks (groundhogs), squirrels, spring gobbler, coyotes and antlered deer. For antlered deer, the mentored youth must use legal sporting arms for that season; for example, a bow or crossbow must be used during archery antlered deer season.  In addition to being able to participate during the general squirrel season and spring gobbler seasons, mentored youth also may hunt during the junior-only squirrel season (Oct. 9-15) and junior-only spring gobbler day (April 23).

Those youths participating in the MYHP are required to follow the same antler restrictions as a junior license holder, which is one antler of three or more inches in length or one antler with at least two points.  

While antlerless deer presently are not legal game for participating MYHP youth, the Game Commission is supporting legislative-efforts to allow an adult mentor to transfer an antlerless deer license issued to them to a youth that the adult is mentoring. 

The program also requires that both the mentor and the youth must abide by any fluorescent orange regulations, and that the mentored youth must tag and report any antlered deer or spring gobbler taken.  As part of the MYHP permit, youth will be provided the necessary harvest tags for antlered deer and spring gobbler.  

MYHP participants who harvest an antlered deer or a spring gobbler must report their harvest within five days. The harvest can be reported either using the agency's online harvest reporting system, or they can submit a harvest report card, which is available as inserts in the 2010-11 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Harvest report cards also printed from the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by putting your cursor over the "Self-Help" button in the menu bar at the top of the page, then clicking on "Download Forms and Brochures" in the drop-down menu listing and then clicking on "Big Game Harvest Report Card."

For more information on the program, visit the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and put your cursor over the "Hunt/Trap" button in the menu bar at the top of the page, click on "Hunting" and then click on "Mentored Youth Hunting Program FAQs" in the "Related Links" section.  Information also is included on page 15 of the 2010-11 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations.

To continue hunting once a youth reaches the age of 12, they will need to and pass a basic Hunter-Trapper Education course and purchase either a junior hunting license or a junior combination license.  For a listing of HTE courses, visit the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and put your cursor over "Education" in the menu bar at the top of the page, then put your cursor over "Hunter Education" in the drop-down menu listing and click on "Hunter Education Class Calendar."

PATCH AND PLUG TO RECOGNIZE MENTORED YOUTH HUNTING PROGRAM

Looking for a small gift for that young hunter you are mentoring?  The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering a collectible patch and Saf-T Plug to promote the Mentored Youth Hunting Program.  The 4.5- by 3.5-inch patch is part of the agency's series of collectible patches, and the Saf-T Plug promotes the message of safety-first by acting as a visual cue that the action of any pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun is open and safe.  

The two-item package sells for $7, including sales tax, and can be obtained at any Game Commission office or through "The Outdoor Shop" on the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us).

"The Mentored Youth Hunting Program has been a well-received approach for helping youth under the age of 12 to gain hunting experience and learn about the state's rich hunting and trapping heritage," said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director.  "This patch and Saf-T Plug are a great way for an adult mentor to commemorate a youth's participation in this program.  So, take a youth hunting and present him or her with these items as souvenirs of your day afield together."

To order online, go to the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), put your cursor over "General Store" in the menu bar at the top of the page, click on "Visit the Outdoor Shop" in the drop-down menu listing, then choose "Pennsylvania Game Commission Outdoor Shop" in the lower left-hand corner of the page, select "Merchandise" in the banner, select "Patches" in the left-hand column and scroll down to "Mentored Youth Patch & PGC Saf-T Plug."  Orders also can be made by calling 1-888-888-3459 (toll-free).

Note to Editors: If you would like to receive Game Commission news releases via e-mail, please send a note with your name, address, telephone number and the name of the organization you represent to: PGCNews@state.pa.us

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Acclaimed attorney Frank L. Branson of Dallas is announcing a settlement on behalf of Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant Richard Behm and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis for severe injuries suffered by both men in the May 2009 collapse of a team practice facility in Irving, Texas.

Combined settlements for the two men now total $34 million. The most recent settlement, which was finalized August 27, ends legal claims against a group of companies owned by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, including Blue Star Development Co. and Cowboys Center, Ltd.

In May, Mr. Branson reached a separate settlement on behalf of Mr. Behm and Mr. DeCamillis following lawsuits against the practice facility's manufacturer, Allentown, Pa.-based Summit Structures LLC, and Summit's parent company, Cover-All Building Systems Inc. of Saskatoon, Canada.

"While claims are still pending against the building's engineers, we are very pleased to have this portion of the lawsuit settled," says Mr. Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson. "Rich and Joe also want to thank Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones and the rest of the Jones family and the Dallas Cowboys football organization for all of the support they provided them throughout this ordeal. They truly treated these men as their own."

According to terms of the two settlements, Mr. Behm and his family received a total settlement valued at more than $24 million. Mr. DeCamillis and his family received a total settlement valued at more than $9 million.

Mr. Behm, Mr. DeCamillis and several others were seriously injured at the Valley Ranch practice facility when the roof of the structure split open during a thunderstorm, causing heavy steel supports to crumple and fall. Mr. Behm's spine was severed, resulting in his paralysis from the waist down. Mr. DeCamillis suffered a severe compression fracture, including the dislocation of a cervical vertebrae. An investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology concluded that the building's collapse was caused by design failures that included faulty wind-load calculations, weak steel framing and vulnerable joints, among other shortcomings.

Engineer Scott Jacobs and engineering services company JCI Holding LLC of Las Vegas still face claims of negligence and gross negligence for their roles in the building's collapse. Both have filed for bankruptcy protection.

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, commercial air crashes, professional negligence, and business torts. To learn more about Mr. Branson and his firm, visit www.flbranson.com.

For more information or to speak with Mr. Branson, please contact Robert Tharp at 800.559.4534 or robert@androvett.com.

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USA TODAY has announced a major organizational restructuring with the creation of new departments as well as key appointments in the departments of circulation, finance and news.

"This significant restructuring reflects USA TODAY's evolution from a newspaper company to a multi-platform media company," said David L. Hunke, President and Publisher of USA TODAY. "When USA TODAY first launched in 1982, we led the news and information industry in aligning our content with readers and advertisers. I'm confident these key executive appointments in new and current departments will continue our legacy as a vital, valuable media brand across print, digital and mobile platforms."  

Five new departments have been established with management positions announced.

Rudd Davis will join USA TODAY as Vice President of Business Development, heading a department which will develop and secure new business opportunities and partnerships including brand licensing, content syndication, acquisitions and joint ventures. Davis will also assume oversight of USA TODAY's retail, hotel and education-based partnerships. Davis was previously President and Founder of BNQT.

Jeff Dionise has been appointed Vice President of Product Development and Design, which will focus on research and development of new USA TODAY products across all of the brand's networks. Dionise will also be responsible for refinements and enhancements to current USA TODAY products. Dionise was previously Director of Design for USATODAY.com, returning to USA TODAY in that position in 1995. He originally joined the company in 1988 from the Detroit News as an informational graphics specialist and was lead artist for the USA TODAY Weather Book. He also held the position of Art Director with KRT Graphics Network.

Heather Frank has been named Vice President of Vertical Development, overseeing the department dedicated to the creation and implementation of new as well as existing vertical content areas. Frank was previously General Manager of USA TODAY's "Your Life" health and lifestyle vertical, which will launch in September. She joined the company in 2010. Prior to coming to USA TODAY, she led the content programming and operations teams for RevolutionHealth.com and previously held positions with Meredith Corporation and America Online.

Steve Kurtz has been appointed Vice President of Digital Development, which will focus on developing and maintaining technology and systems to support USA TODAY's existing dotcom, mobile, iPhone and iPad platforms. Kurtz will also oversee the development as well as acquisition of digital and emerging platform space. Kurtz was previously Director of Digital Information Technology for USATODAY.com and joined the company in 2004 as Manager of Information Technology Development. Prior to USA TODAY, he held positions with Cavasoft, Inc.

Also unique in the organizational restructuring is the establishment of USA TODAY Sports, which will be distinguished as a national brand and provide a sports platform for USA TODAY sports content as well as multiple media content assets and products from Gannett-wide properties. Ross Schaufelberger has been named Vice President and General Manager of the new USA TODAY Sports. Schaufelberger previously served as initial CEO of BNQT Media Group, the nation's largest digital network for action sports in key male youth demographics, and led the company's acquisition of BNQT by Gannett in December, 2007. Prior to BNQT, he served in various executive roles at AOL, Inc., including General Manager of AOL Sports, as well as executive positions with STATS, Inc. and Broadband Sports/Athlete Direct.

Announcements of key executives were also made in the existing USA TODAY departments of circulation, finance and news.

Brad Jones has been named Senior Vice President of Circulation. Jones, formerly Vice President of Circulation Business Operations at USA TODAY, succeeds Larry Lindquist, Senior Vice President of Circulation at USA TODAY, who is retiring after more than 29 years with Gannett and USA TODAY. Jones was named Vice President of Business Operations at USA TODAY earlier this year. He joined USA TODAY in 1988 and has previously held management positions in USA TODAY's Texas, Oklahoma, western Arkansas and Carolinas circulation markets. In March 2000, he was named Circulation Vice President of USA TODAY's Midwest circulation region, and Vice President of the West region in 2005. Prior to joining USA TODAY, Jones worked for Redman Industries.

Myron Maslowsky, USA TODAY's Vice President of Finance since 2002, has been appointed to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Group Finance and Administration. In addition to USA TODAY Finance, Maslowsky will now also oversee USA TODAY's Information Technology and Human Resources departments. Maslowsky joined Gannett in 1984 as manager of internal audit. He was named director in 1989 and vice president in 1995.  Prior to joining Gannett, Maslowsky was an audit manager for Price Waterhouse in Rochester, N.Y.

Also announced in USA TODAY Group Finance and Administration was the naming of Susan Motiff to the newly created position of Vice President, Strategic Planning, Analysis and Support. Motiff was previously Group Controller Gannett Offset/USA TODAY decision support for the finance departments of USA TODAY, Gannett Offset and Gannett Digital. She joined Gannett in 1994 as an internal auditor and went on to hold positions of Assistant Controller and Controller for the Army Times before being named Group Controller of Gannett Offset in 2004 and adding USA TODAY in 2009. In her new position, Motiff will oversee financial analysis and modeling for USA TODAY brands, including planning for and analysis of business and development opportunities.

These key executive appointments will join the current USA TODAY leadership team, which includes Lee Jones, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing; Ken Kirkhart, Vice President, Production; and John Palmisano, Vice President of Information Technology.

John Hillkirk, Editor, also announced two new appointments in USA TODAY news. Susan Weiss, Managing Editor of the Life Section of USA TODAY since 1990, has been named Executive Editor, Content. Weiss started at USA TODAY in 1983 as a Copy Editor in the Life section and later held positions as TV Editor and Deputy Managing Editor. She previously held positions at McCall's magazine.

Chet Czarniak has been announced as Executive Editor, Content Distribution and Programming for USA TODAY's print, online and mobile news and information platforms. Czarniak was previously Network Managing Editor. He joined USA TODAY as a Sports reporter in 1983 and moved to USATODAY.com in 1999.

All announcements were made effective Friday, August 27, 2010.

USA TODAY is a multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, USA TODAY's mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation. Today, through its newspaper, website and mobile platforms, USA TODAY connects readers and engages the national conversation. USA TODAY, the nation's number one newspaper in print circulation with an average of more than 1.8 million daily, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper website  launched in 1995, reach a combined 5.9 million readers daily. USA TODAY is a leader in mobile applications with more than five million downloads on mobile devices.  The USA TODAY brand also includes USA TODAY Education and USA TODAY Sports Weekly. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).

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