Feature Article #1
Atmel Showcases Latest Arduino Development Boards Using Atmel AVR and ARM Processor-Based MCUs
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Maker Faire – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced the company will be demonstrating Arduino’s latest development boards based on Atmel AVR® UC3, megaAVR® and SAM3X8 ARM® processor-based MCUs in booth #82 at the San Mateo Maker Faire May 19-20. The three easy-to-use development boards that enable design engineers to quickly get their project or design started within the Arduino ecosystem include: Arduino Due. Based on an Atmel ARM Cortex™-M3 processor-based MCU, also known as the Atmel SAM3 MCU, the Due board is ideal for home automation projects and can run up to 96MHz.
Feature Article #2
Lockheed Martin Flight Services Employees Agree to New Four-Year Contract
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Six hundred Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] employees on the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) program, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have agreed to a new four-year contract. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/PH85737LOGO-b ) The AFSS team is located in six locations around the country: Prescott, Ariz.; Fort Worth, Texas; Miami; Raleigh, N.C.; Ashburn, Va.; and Princeton, Minn.
Feature Article #3
Dickey’s Barbecue Welcomes New Owners To Bonney Lake
BONNEY LAKE, Wash., May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s largest barbecue franchise announced new ownership today at their Bonney Lake location. Washington natives Ted and Tom Barrans, along with their wives, Debi and Tami will be leading the charge at the existing location starting next week.
Feature Article #4
Reddy Ice Announces Confirmation Of Plan Of Reorganization
DALLAS, May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: RDDYQ) (the “Company”) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (the “Bankruptcy Court”) confirmed the first amended joint plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) of the Company and its direct subsidiary, Reddy Ice Corporation (together with the Company, the “Debtors”) under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
Feature Article #5
Rooms To Go CEO Jeffrey Seaman Debuts Completely Remodeled Showroom
MIAMI, May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Rooms To Go, the nation’s leading independent furniture company founded in 1991 by furniture pioneer Jeffrey Seaman, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its completely remodeled showroom at 10623 NW 12th Street near 107th Avenue at Miami International Mall. The festivities will take place on Saturday, May 19th, at 10 a.m.
