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Symmetricom Appoints Former Time Warner CTO Jim Chiddix to Board of Directors: Addition Strengthens Focus on Cable and IP-Based Video Services
Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced the appointment of Jim Chiddix to the company's Board of Directors. A 30-year cable industry veteran, Chiddix was CEO and Chairman at OpenTV (NASDAQ: OPTV) between 2004 and March 2007, and remains on its board following the recent sale of control of the company. 2007-04-06

Powerline Rd. Borrows from Madison Avenue: South Florida Production Company Uses Madison Avenue Mainstay "The Promotional Contest" to Allow Viewers of Its Hit Television Show Designing Spaces the Chance to Appear in an Episode
Quorum Productions today announced a relationship with Coinstar, Inc. that will allow South Floridians to enter themselves into a contest that could land them a starring role in a Designing Spaces episode. 2007-04-06

Jennifer Lopez's First Spanish-Language Album is an Instant #1 on the Billboard Latin Chart: Como Ama Una Mujer Breaks Records with Highest Sales for an Artist's Debut Spanish-Language Album
Jennifer Lopez recently said that her first ever Spanish language album Como Ama Una Mujer was a longtime dream for her to accomplish. And today her beloved project storms the Billboard Latin chart nailing the #1 spot in its first week while also making a remarkable #10 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. She also makes history with the highest sales of a Spanish album debut, inclusive of English and Latin artists. With this chart-topping debut, Jennifer joins an elite number of only five artists to ever land in the top ten with Spanish-language albums; they include Shakira, Mana, Don Omar and Selena. In addition, Como Ama Una Mujer sold more in one week digitally than any other Spanish-language release ever. Early chart numbers from overseas show amazing debuts in non-Spanish speaking countries like Switzerland (#1), Italy (#2) and Germany (#4). 2007-04-06

Solar Protective Factory Launches Sun-Protection Superstore Website: This Shirt is More Than a Novelty T-Shirt
Today, SPF(R) announces its new online Internet Sun-Protection Superstore, (www.SunProtectionCenter.com), carrying a full range of sun-protective clothing and accessories for men, women and children. The new website features only the highest quality UV rated clothing and the most innovative sun protection accessories found anywhere on the web. This site also serves as an important information resource for tips, facts and reports on issues in sun protection. 2007-04-06