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Ocean Spray today announces its campaign to energize the country and lift people from America's other energy crisis. With hectic, busy lifestyles, many Americans are experiencing an energy shortage. While masters at multi-tasking, most people need an extra boost to keep them on the go. As such, starting this month, the company will offer more than half a million free samples nationwide of its new Cranergy™ Energy Juice Drink – which reinvigorates the body with natural energizers. The effort will commence with the dynamic Richard Simmons, who will appear at the Cranergy™ Fuel Station that is being created in New York City's Penn Station on May 15, 2008. New York commuters can stop by to meet the fitness guru and fuel-up on natural energy at a life-size human filling station. The Cranergy™ Fuel Station attendants will pump over 35,000 samples from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Richard will be available to meet visitors and provide invigorating tips and advice from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. To view multimedia news release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/oceanspray/33008/

Buzztime (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, announces the addition of customizable screens to its popular interactive game network. Buzztime will demonstrate the new technology at the 2008 National Restaurant Association trade show in Chicago May 17-20 (booth #431). Buzztime-subscribing bars and restaurants can now display their own customized advertising and promotions on their wide-screens TVs, presented alongside Buzztime's fun and engaging trivia, sports, and casino-style games. "Buzztime is providing a single solution combining entertainment, branding and sales messages to help restaurant and bar owners increase revenues. It is truly ground breaking for the hospitality marketplace and timely given today's economy," says CEO Dario Santana. "With this enhancement, venues have complete and immediate control of their promotional messages, which are positioned alongside our interactive and engaging games. By bundling bar and restaurant-themed advertising with our games, customers are more focused on the messages." To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/buzztime/33151/

Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled the highly anticipated "THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster." Based on Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming movie THE DARK KNIGHT, the indoor, dark coaster offers guests a one-of-kind ride experience. More than just a ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster features the most world renowned DC Comics characters in an adventure that utilizes storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride thrill. As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City — caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/33238/

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) is giving an additional $6 million grant to its research institute at Duke University, bringing total funding for the program to $12 million. Duke will use the funds to continue to sharpen its research focus on pediatric brain tumors, which are the leading cause of cancer death in children and adolescents. Four out of 10 children with a brain tumor die within five years of diagnosis, a statistic the PBTF intends to improve through its research institute program. "The goal of this grant is to translate our understanding of childhood brain tumors into novel, less-invasive treatment methods," said Dianne Traynor, PBTF Director of Research Funding and Advocacy. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/pbtf/32347/

The Advertising Council, Lumina Foundation for Education and the American Council on Education (ACE) are teaming up once again for the second year of the KnowHow2GO college access campaign. The new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) will have a new look, feel and focus. The campaign's website, www.KnowHow2GO.org, also features new content this week to coincide with the PSAs. The KnowHow2GO campaign encourages low-income and first-generation students in grades 8 through 10 to take the steps necessary to prepare for college. The new television, radio, print, outdoor and Web PSAs stress taking on the "tough classes" as one of those important steps. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/32888/

Relentless in his pursuit to save endangered species across the globe since 1952, the world’s pre-eminent field biologist, George B. Schaller, Ph.D., has been named the 2008 recipient of the Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. In recognition for his lifetime achievements, Dr. Schaller will receive $100,000 and the Lilly Medal at a gala ceremony presented by the AES Corporation and hosted by award-winning actress and environmentalist Jane Alexander on Sept. 27, 2008, in Indianapolis. As Senior Conservationist for the Wildlife Conservation Society, Dr. Schaller’s successes are numerous, including his recent work with the endangered Tibetan antelope or chiru – at times slaughtered for its exquisite wool used to make shahtoosh shawls. He trekked a thousand miles across Tibet’s rugged Chang Tang Reserve to study the chiru, wild yak and other wildlife and make recommendations to the Chinese government. Schaller now strives to save Marco Polo sheep, snow leopards and other wildlife and assist the nomadic local people in achieving a measure of harmony between rangelands, livestock and wildlife. He is also working to create an international peace park in the four corners of Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Tajikistan. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/indianapoliszoo/32853/

Fans will no longer have to stand in line to pick up tickets at will call. Fans who ordered tickets can simply present venue door staff their credit card, along with a valid photo ID, and they'll be given a receipt and granted immediate access. No tickets will ever exchange hands. Paperless Ticket™ only is available through Ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone. The entire process is quick, secure and simple. Paperless Ticket™ was unveiled for Tom Waits' new "Glitter and Doom" Tour on May 7, 2008. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/ticketmaster/33099/

The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) welcomed Aggreko, the world's leading supplier of temporary power and temperature control solutions, to its team as an Official Supplier. Aggreko will provide Vancouver 2010 with temporary power and temperature control equipment at all of the venues throughout the Games, including BC Place Stadium for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies; various celebration sites; the International Broadcast Centre; the Whistler Broadcast and Press Centre; the Olympic and Paralympic Villages in Vancouver and Whistler, as well as all competition venues. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/aggreko/33143/

Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter projected images ranging from abstracts of the Cathedral's stained glass windows to faces of people of all races onto Washington National Cathedral as a call for national and global unity in a project entitled "Lighting to Unite." From sunset to midnight on three evenings, May 9-11, the Cathedral's south and west sides with be illuminated in celebration of the Cathedral's centennial, illustrating its mission of reconciliation and spotlighting its role as a spiritual beacon for the nation. "Light is one our most powerful symbols—evoking a sense of possibility and new life. For three nights, illumination artist Gerry Hofstetter will light up the Cathedral against the night sky of Washington, D.C. with images that speak of unity and reconciliation," said Cathedral Dean Sam Lloyd. "My hope is that everyone who experiences the brilliantly lit Cathedral, either online or in-person, will catch a glimpse of human oneness and harmony and be inspired to build bridges of understanding." To view Multimedia News Release, go tohttp://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/cathedral/33038/

Last night, professional Poker player Annie Duke and Academy Award nominee® Don Cheadle, hosted the Ante Up for Africa celebrity Poker tournament and exclusive VIP after party at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino to raise awareness and funds for the Darfur crisis in Africa. Together with San Manuel's $500,000 donation and the proceeds from the silent auction, which totaled over $4,000, they were able to raise a significant financial contribution for the Not On Our Watch project. "When I heard about San Manuel's decision to increase the donation to $500,000, I couldn't believe it," said Don Cheadle, co-founder of Ante Up For Africa. "I am so very grateful to them for their generosity and for helping us continue to bring the plight of the refugees of Darfur into the light." To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sanmanuel/33121/

A tidal wave of change has washed over Water Country USA with the water park's newest addition, "Rock 'n' Roll Island." Featuring four slides, a lazy river and a large refreshing pool themed after 1950s and '60s rock-and-roll culture, Rock 'n' Roll Island offers thrills and excitement for the whole family. A 33-foot-tall "Jammin' Juke Box" slide tower juts skyward at the far edge of the island. Three translucent body slides shoot from the top of the structure, each named after a popular rock-and-roll dance – the "Funky Chicken," the "Hully Gully" and the "Twist." The slides twist and turn for nearly 200 feet before spilling riders into a 9,000-square-foot pool. For the little ones, Rock 'n' Roll Island features a new "Little Bopper" children's slide. More than half of Rock 'n' Roll Island's pool is reserved for swimming and relaxing. Guests also can float with the current in the 700-foot-long lazy river that surrounds the island. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/buschgardens/32777/

RECENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF SYNTHETIC TURF WERE DIRECTLY ADDRESSED ON MAY 5 IN NEW YORK CITY BY A PANEL OF HIGHLY RESPECTED TOXICOLOGISTS, EPIDEMIOLOGISTS AND CHEMICAL FIBER ENGINEERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

In a bold move, Lord & Taylor launched this week a novel "reality" marketing campaign, giving contemporary meaning to the old adage, truth in advertising. After hearing customers repeatedly refer to Lord and Taylor as "my favorite store", Jane Elfers, President and CEO, invited TV personality and celebrity stylist Robert Verdi, to find out exactly what that means. On recent days, surprised customers shopping in the store's flagship on Fifth Avenue, as well as in its branches in Scarsdale, NY, and Ridgewood, NJ, were delighted to offer to a roving Verdi their opinion about the iconic retailer, America's oldest. When asked why she shops at Lord and Taylor, Terry gave Verdi a long list of reasons, ending with "…and because it's a no brainer." Margaux, another customer, talked about the great jeans the store has and "...because they have every kind of make-up," while Joanna, who Verdi found shopping for shoes, said she had come for her prom dress, adding, "....they have a great selection. I come here all the time." To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/lordandtaylor/33094/

The beauty industry came out to celebrate its finest on May 2nd, as Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) honored the most innovative beauty products of the year. The CEW Beauty Awards are determined by those in the know—over 4,000 beauty professionals. For manufacturers, an "Insider's Choice Award," is the industry's highest honor. For consumers, it's a foolproof way of knowing the best new products on the market today. "When shoppers see a product with the CEW Winner's seal they know it's been vetted by a professional. It's like having a friend in the industry give you their honest opinion," noted CEW President Carlotta Jacobson. "These are the products people are talking about - and the ones we all want to own." This year's list of Winners were announced at a Gala Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/cew/33032/

Krylon, the nation's leader in spray paint for home décor and home improvement, is making spray painters smile with its all-new EZ Touch 360°™ Dial Spray Tip. The new tip, which sprays more like a professional spray gun, is available now on cans of Krylon® Indoor/Outdoor Paint and Krylon® Brushed Metallic finishes. It enables more comfortable spray painting with greater coverage per pass, reduced overspray and less chance of runs or drips. In pre-launch testing, Krylon didn't just take the word of DIYers who said they liked the new tip better than traditional spray tips. The company used facial coding technology which showed that users of the new tip felt significantly happier, more relaxed and more comfortable while spraying. According to Mark Ksiezyk, Krylon senior product manager, "Our testers liked the tip so much, 94% of them said they would recommend it to a friend." To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/krylon/32727/

Oakley, Inc. today announced the release of ENDURING™, the world's first sport performance eyewear made exclusively for women. Created in collaboration with the company's top female athletes, ENDURING™ addresses all the performance needs of today's woman while giving her the style of a freshly original, uniquely feminine design. "Oakley ENDURING™ bridges the gap between form and function to offer female athletes the performance, protection and fit they need, and the style they deserve," said Colin Baden, president of the company. "Oakley evolved in the world of action sports, serving the uncompromising demands of world-class athletes. Our impressive roster of female athletes gave us a wealth of insight into the wants and needs of today's active woman. We applied this insight and the knowledge that came from decades of optical innovation to create a world first, the only sport performance eyewear truly made for women." To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/oakley/33096/

In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, Olay and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) have joined forces for the fourth year for "Skin Cancer Takes Friends," a nationwide free skin cancer screening program that encourages Americans to bring their friends to a participating dermasurgeon's office for a free skin cancer screening. Together with "Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross, Olay and the ASDS are working to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and detection in the fight against skin cancer. More than one million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. This is an astounding number for one of the few cancers where the cause of the majority of cases is known: excessive sun exposure. While some people are more at risk than others, anyone, regardless of skin color or age, can develop skin cancer. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/olay/33046/

For people considering a move, there are four reasons to buy a new home in South Jersey today, according to the Builders League of South Jersey's BuyNewItsTime.com campaign. 1. Value-added opportunities and the adjusted pricing offered by many of the region's new homebuilders have made purchasing a new home in South Jersey more attractive than ever before. Yesterday's upgrades, such as hardwood floors, granite countertops, decks, and finished basements, are standards today in many new neighborhoods. 2. Historically low interest rates have improved the affordability of new homes for many residents in South Jersey. To view multimedia news release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/blsj/33037/

The Advertising Council is joining ESPN today to launch a new series of national public service advertisements designed to raise awareness among middle-aged men about the importance of preventive medical testing. The new ads play off concepts created for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for a men's health campaign that was launched last month. The ads will debut this week on ESPN media. Men are 25 percent less likely than women to have visited the doctor within the past year and are 38 percent more likely than women to have neglected their cholesterol tests. (Source: AHRQ Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2005). Furthermore, men are 1.5 times more likely than women to die from heart disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005). To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/32884/