Rapper, Activist and now Youth Mentor… This is Only the Beginning!!!

NYOIL to mentor at-risk youth in New Jersey

November 30, 2006
Staten Island, NY — NYOIL, the artist responsible for the socially conscious song "Y’all Should All Get Lynched" and the racially charged "What up my Wigger", will be appearing at the South Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield, NJ on Monday December 4, 2006 to mentor at-risk youth.

The mission of the SSYC Mentoring Program is to reaffirm the lessons that parents teach by reinforcing the success principles of a spiritual life and developing our children to have greater self-esteem and self confidence; to be assertive and studious; and to develop those character traits that will prepare them to make significant, positive contributions to their family, community and to the society at large.

The subject of NYOIL’s discussion will be "Played for Play" – how the music industry plays the youth for the purpose of record sales. NYOIL will be bringing production equipment, giving the kids an opportunity to make a song of their own while learning about the song making process.

NYOIL’s passion for educating the youth and uplifting the Black community is the driving force behind his music and his message. Plans for the immediate future include the creation of a mentoring program to assist young Black boys in their journey to becoming strong Black men.

All media interested in covering the event on Monday, please contact Alyse Feldman at 917-674-6067 or onthefly@mail2fly.com

For interviews or information on NYOIL contact:
Alyse Feldman, President, On the Fly Public Relations, Toronto ON, 917-674-6067; onthefly@mail2fly.com

While Black Leaders Focus On Richards’ Controversy, Najee Ali Aims To Bring Brutalized Black Journalists Ann Brown and Tonye Allen Back Home

NOVEMBER 2006

Statement By DeBorah B. Pryor

Who would have thought that a strange looking White Man spewing the "N" word would overshadow the immediacy of returning two Black journalists to safety. Go figure… While Jesse Jackson is busy helping Mike Richards’ work through his issues, community civil rights activist Najee Ali has detoured to assist in the efforts to bring African American journalists Tonye Allen and his fiancée, Ann Brown back home. Harassed, choked and beaten severely, the journalists remain in Toronto, Canada involuntarily; and have been there, for well over a month, with no assistance from the U. S. political community. The reason why is still unclear.

“Of course I can help and will help. That’s what civil rights activists do,” stated Najee Ali via email to this writer, who have been in contact with the beleaguered journalists and made the request of Ali.  A controversial community activist recognized for his passionate activism on behalf of oppressed people everywhere, Ali, a former gang member who turned his life around following a stint in prison founded the non-profit national civil rights organization Project Islamic H.O.P.E. and serves as Executive Director.  He continues to be a front line initiator on many highly publicized injustices and those the television cameras show no interest in.

Though calls were made to the offices of Black leaders across the country, as of this writing Ali is the only one who has responded. With regard to these two journalists, known to many in the media via their bylines and contributions to publications including Essence magazine, Vibe magazine, Black Enterprise and in Mr. Allen’s case, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone and many hip hop publications, Mr. Ali will use his influence to connect with congressional representatives, the senate and the U. S. Embassy in Canada.

Allen and Brown’s nightmare began when they stopped over in Canada on their way to South Africa in October.  As journalists they had been in and out of the city on several occasions during the past year working on stories; which referenced the city in glowing detail. Obviously, it would only be a matter of time before the city whose country is symbolized by a Maple Leaf revealed its other side. On October 16 the journalists checked out of the Econolodge Hotel on Jarvis Street in Toronto and proceeded to hail a taxi. Without warning, they were besieged by Canadian police who beat and pepper sprayed Mr. Allen, a photojournalist before arresting him. Allen, who was handcuffed during the beating sustained multiple injuries to the head; with abrasions and bruises, loss of hearing, dislocated jaw, and damage to his eyes amongst an extensive list of inconclusive injuries. Ms. Brown, his fiancée, was choked, shoved and threatened with arrest during the altercation. The altercation was at the hands of two Black police officers.

Mr. Allen, who has never had any prior arrests, has since been released on bail in the recognizance of Brown, who was required to post $1,000 bail in cash and ordered to supervise Allen; whose passport remains in the hands of the Canadian government.

As reported in an article in EUR [October 23, 2006] via information from a former Toronto police officer, police brutality in Canada is nothing new, but it is definitely on the rise; and from all angles, they appear to have little interest in trying to cover it up.  In Brown’s attempts to learn why her fiancée was being charged, the audacious retort “We’ll think of something,” coming from the mouth of “Detective Moyer of the 51st precinct” screams “we get away with this kind of [sic, expletive] all the time.” While his thought process eventually landed on “assault of two policeman and resisting arrest, times two,” he fell short of explaining why it was that these two people were being arrested in the first place.

According to Brown, Jason E. Bogle, a lawyer whom she and Allen are working with, had his own share of problems with Canadian law enforcement a year ago when they decided to give him a birthday gift. While sitting with his girlfriend in a parked car, Bogle, a Black man, was surrounded by officers in five unmarked cars and a marked van screaming “drug dealer.”  Pulled violently from the car, he was thrown to the ground while his girlfriend watched in horror. When he was finally able to show them his Bar identification, they remarked, “So you’re a drug dealer AND a lawyer?” From the looks of things, Canadian law enforcement appears to have a penchant for brutalizing Black men in front of a targeted audience: Black women. To hear Bogles videotaped account of his harrowing experience, visit www.bogleslawoffice.com .

Meanwhile the November 28th pre-trial net little progress for the pair. While they have yet to raise the funds to retain counsel, lawyer Bogle appeared with Allen anyway in an attempt to have his passport returned; but the court put the issue off until Friday, December 1, when Allen is ordered to appear again.  Via the blog site http://tonyeallenandannbrown.blogspot.com/ readers can lend their support of Allen and Brown on a variety of levels. They would appreciate the in-person support of anyone who can come to the courthouse for the December 1st court date at 444 Yonge Street, Downtown Toronto, Room 505 at 10 A. M.

“I was beaten three times–on the street, in the hospital [and] in the police station while being strip-searched,” says Allen, who has not left his hotel room since the October altercation.  I was pepper sprayed twice…when I asked for a lawyer…and threatened by the police and prison guards. I want my passport back and the charges dropped. They called us terrorists in court but I abhor terrorists of any kind, and that includes abusive authorities. I have traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and the Caribbean and have never been attacked.” “We were merely on a trip visiting the city of Toronto and this happened to us,” says his fiancée, Ann Brown “But from what I am learning, it is a growing problem here… and before Black Americans decide to vacation here or do business here, they should think twice.”

For updated information go to http://tonyeallenandannbrown.blogspot.com/  .

CONTACT:   MAKEDA SMITH
TEL:   (661) 718-8843

New Hip Hop Multimedia Musical Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water Re-opens in NYC

New York,NY November 29, 2006— Emmitt Thrower is the owner and president of the non-profit Wabi Sabi Productions. With the Re-opening of Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water just around the corner on Dec 14th his organization and their sponsor Fractured Atlas anticipates a lot of buzz about the off Broadway play.The play features the original music of Rap/Activist "Shakka" and his popular Katrina song "So Much Water". After a successful run in November the show has been extended for 5 shows.The show then tours Baltimore, Md in January 2007.

Emmitt Thrower is a recipient of the 21st Century Independent Spirit Award in culture and the chairman of the Otto Awards for political theater. He is also one of the founding organizers of Five Points Productions Theater, collaboration between diverse theater companies uniting to produce political theater on 42nd Street.

Emmitt’s goal artistically is to find diamonds in the rough and help develop them, and then release them into the universe. Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water will bring attention to many performers, but more importantly to a crisis that is ongoing in the affected areas that the hurricane devastated.

The focus of the multimedia event will surround the deep social issues around such a life-changing event and help those unaffected by its far-reaching destruction to come to an understanding of how important it is to feel the pain and suffering of others and count their blessings for what they have. Many life situations can be set to music and dance and this is no exception, in fact, the play brings it all home straight to the heart, and that is the hope and intent of its creators.

The Re-opening of the hip-hop multimedia musical Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water is Dec 14, 2006 at 8 PM at the Times Square Arts Center Room 500 located at 300 W 43rd St , New York City 10036. Five performances have been added for December 14th through December 17, 2006: Thursday 8 PM, Friday 8 PM, Saturday 3 PM & 8 PM, Sunday 2:30 PM . Tickets are available at www.theatermania.com and by calling 212 352-3101. Groups can call 917 716-6635 for tickets. The cost of admission ranges from $20- $30.

Contact
Emmitt H Thrower
890 Trinity ave Bronx, NY 10456
President/Producer
Wabi Sabi Productions Inc.
http://www.wabisabiproductions.com
917 716-6635
et34888@aol.com

Rap Artist Records Single About Latest Police Shooting

(NEW YORK) November 30, 2006 Bed-Stuy rap artist Papoose has released a street single about the killing of 23-year-old Sean Bell. Entitled 50 Shots, the track gives factual details pertaining to the November 25 shooting outside a Jamaica, Queens nightclub and addresses other police killings over the years. Since the shooting, community leaders, city officials and family members have held meetings, press conferences and rallies against police brutality and the use of excessive force. The song 50 Shots can be heard on www.myspace.com/cirebeatz.

Source:  BBGPR Wire

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Rapper Esbee To Accept Bay Area Rap Hall Of Fame Award

Bay Area rapper Esbee will be accepting the Hall Of Fame Award at the Bay Area Rap Scene (BARS) Awards on December 2nd in honor of his late brother, Cougnut. The awards will be held at the San Mateo Expo at 3:00 pm on Saturday.  Esbee’s debut solo album "Growing Pains" is scheduled for 2007 release on RNB Entertainment Group’s imprint label The Pen, distributed by Universal Music Group’s Fontana label.  Cougnut’s immense contributions to Bay Area hiphop include his recordings, which have appeared on countless compilation albums, the moral support he gave to his fellow Bay Area hiphop recording artists, and his historical significance in being the first Bay Area artist to achieve a hit with his song “I’m Rolling,” which inspired generations of Bay Area artists and hiphop label entrepreneurs. Cougnut and his seminal crew yielded San Francisco’s first major underground street hit in the late 1980’s called “Scandalous.” Cougnut’s career with the Ill Mannered Posse tragically ended as the result of car accident.

In addition to accepting the prestigious award on behalf of his brother, Esbee will also be performing a tribute to Cougnut with C-Fresh, Cellski and Baldhead Rick of UNLV at the awards show. Esbee states, “I am really grateful for this. I get a chance to show the Bay Area, as well as Northern Cali as a whole, what Cougnut meant to me and to others. He may not be here physically, but he sure is here spiritually, and you will see that on December 2.”

Tickets are still available for this noteworthy event.

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THG (THE HUSTLE GAME) announces the release of S.U.N.’s “FUGITIVE”

THE BIG SHOW
Laced with a jagged club banging track produced by "The S.E.C.", S.U.N.’s lyrics like "It’s the big show, but can’t break a leg like T.O., but my P.O. out to run me back like Lito" show’s his strong representation of North Florida Life. He effortlessly uses Jacksonville native Lito Sheppard’s 100 yard 2006 interception return as a simile for being "run" back to incarceration for violation. The hook simply presents a fact, then poses a question, "I had to run like a fugitive, what you’d a did?" then proclaims S.U.N.’s sharp North Florida swagger, "Yeah a n*&^a on the run, but still fresh in Azzure."

The S.U.N. of a Bold New South
S.U.N. is one of the most enticing and skillfully structured independent artists in the South. He has performed with the likes of Trick Daddy and Lil Jon just to name a few. Duval Streetz Magazine recently featured the artist in the "Under The Radar" section saying, "It’s like he knew the drought was coming, so he waited and now he bout to flood the streets with pure pressha."

"Fugitive": True Story
When asked why go public with his nearly eight year ordeal as a fugitive from Florida law enforcement officials he responded, "It’s authentic and where I’m from alot of guys are on paper or on the run for alot of things, mostly ’cause they rightfully don’t trust the court system, I’m a voice for them excluding the degenerates. North Florida has always had a fugitive history. We’ve been labeled as criminals since the days that the runaway slaves (from all over the south and Caribbean) came here as a haven to eventually form the largest, most violent slave rebellion, The Seminole Wars. That‘s really the basis of the FUGITIVE movement."

For more on S.U.N.:
myspace.com/thehustlegame1

Kenya (Brooklyn) Santiago
kenya@urbanelevation.com
www.urbanelevation.com
904-535-6824

RAPPER MIMS SIGNS WITH EMI CAPITOL RECORDS

The "This is Why I’m Hot" Rapper Chooses Label Home After Extensive Courting By Majors

After a long courtship by several major labels, Washington Heights, NYC rapper MIMS has officially signed with EMI Capitol Records.

Over the past few months MIMS has caused quite a nationwide stir with his independently released, radio blazing single "This is Why I’m Hot." Currently, at the height of fourth quarter "This is Why I’m Hot" is generating one thousand spins per week and a nationwide radio listening audience of over 59 million.

Reggae legend Junior Reid and artist Cham recently joined MIMS on the remix of "This is Why I’m Hot," which has quickly become a highly requested radio and club banger.

MIMS is nearing completion of his debut album "Music Is My Savior" which is scheduled for an early 2007 release.
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For media inquiries please contact Jennifer A. Williams of  J Sharpe Agency Public Relations at 718.774.6264 or jennifer@jsharpeagency.com

Starz InBlack’s Edgy ‘B Side’ Turns Up the Heat as the Late Night Series Returns for Season 2

Weekly Show Features Cool Celebrities, Uncensored Music Videos and Exclusive, Provocative, Programming

Season 2 of ‘B Side’ Premieres at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, Monday, December 4th

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Starz InBlack’s weekly hot, late-night half-hour original series, "B Side" returns for a second season at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) Monday, December 4th. "B Side" features an eclectic mix of non-stop-crazy programming, including, original shorts, uncensored music videos, provocative animation and edgy comedy.

Returning as the show’s hosts is the unlikely duo: the smooth-talking and strictly animated "B" and the very foxy and sexy Melyssa Ford ("BET Style").

"Every week, you’ll hear and see something new and different on the "B Side" said Che Che Mata, senior vice president, creative services, Starz Entertainment. "This show explores everyday life, politics and social issues in an unconventional and always entertaining way. Our viewers will see program features that will surprise them and it’s only on Starz InBlack."

  Here’s a sample of featured programming vignettes on "B Side:"
  * Exclusive original content including lifestyle segments and interviews
    with celebrities, athletes and musicians.

    — A special two part feature with actor, director, writer, composer,
       producer and editor Melvin Van Peebles interviewing political
       prisoner Herman Bell.
    — The very opinioned "Street Corner Philosopher" tells it like it is
       with his out-there opinions and perspectives on the latest events and
       issues.  This brother keeps it real, sharing his thoughts on topics
       most people think about, but do not have the courage to say out loud,
       including pimps and ho’s and John Mark Karr.
    — "3-Minute Spotlight" features unique people answering a string of
       provocative questions in just three minutes.  You will definitely
       want to hear what they have to say.
    — "The Professionals" showcases interviews with very interesting
       professionals, such as Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and comedian Katt Williams.
       One show features Beverly Hills plastic surgeons who share their
       expert opinions on procedures such as the "booty enhancement" and
       celebrities like Countess Vaughn ("The Parkers") who have experienced
       the procedure and love the results.
    — "Cavi Whip" is where you get the skinny on how to outfit, pimp-out
       and customize a ride.  You will hear from those who can afford
       vehicles that include 20 — yes 20 televisions — and cost north of
       $300,000.
    — Fresh, uncensored animated series, "How in the Hell Did I Get There"?
       which focuses on one guy’s bi-racial world.
    — "Kittie Litter" features the latest celebrity gossip about Russell
       and Kimora, Whitney and Bobby, Star Jones and more.

  * Raw, uncensored and underground music videos.  See the latest uncensored
    music vides from artists, including Ice Cube, G-Unit, 50 Cent and
    "Underground" segments that feature musicians including, T-Kash and
    Silkee.

Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. It offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 14.9 million and 26.6 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HD, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group.

  Contacts:

  Chelsye J. Burrows                  Jonathan Taylor
  Starz Entertainment                 The Lippin Group
  720.852.5838                        323.965.1990
  chelsye.burrows@starz.com           jtaylor@lippingroup.com

Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC

CONTACT: Chelsye J. Burrows of Starz Entertainment, +1-720-852-5838,
chelsye.burrows@starz.com; or Jonathan Taylor of The Lippin Group,
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The Game and Travis Barker to Rock AOL Music

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — In what will be the first AOL Music Session of its kind, multi-platinum recording artists The Game and Travis Barker are joining forces for a unique recording event that will air December 1st on AOL Music (www.aolmusic.com).

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061130/LATH040 )

Single-handedly (literally, as sole instrumentalist performing with one arm in a sling due to a recent fracture) Travis Barker will provide a musical backdrop for The Game, as the two southern California natives reinterpret selections from The Game’s sophomore album, "Doctor’s Advocate," which was released on November 14th and debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart, having sold 358,278 copies. Barker’s newest venture, the band (+44), also had an album drop the same day. "When Your Heart Stops Beating" bowed at #10 on the Billboard chart.

Barker broke his right arm while shooting (+44)’s first music video, but the injury has not slowed him down. The band, which also includes Barker’s former Blink-182 bandmate Mark Hoppus, Craig Fairbaugh of The Transplants and Shane Gallagher of The Nervous Return, is now in the middle of a nationwide tour.

In addition to The Game’s chart success, his new line of Hurricane sneakers in stores, and his performance for MTV’s $2 Bill Concert which aired over the Thanksgiving holiday, the man who calls himself the face of Los Angeles is now preparing to trek across Europe. He will touch down on December 4th in Manchester (U.K.) and hit some of the continent’s largest cities and music halls throughout the month.

A preview of this amazing AOL performance is available at http://comptongame.com/AOL before it’s December 1st premiere on AOL. In addition, the audio recording from this special performance will be available exclusively on iTunes on December 28th. The fusion of Mr. Barker and The Game, two of music’s biggest personalities and brightest talents, will make for an AOL Music first that offers something for both rock and rap fans alike.
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Source: Interscope Geffen A&M

CONTACT: Greg Miller of Interscope Geffen A&M, +1-310-865-7632, or
+1-310-865-7903, greg.miller@umusic.com

YouTube and Cingular Wireless Crown Winners of First Underground Contest

YouTube Community Recognizes Greenland, Maldroid, Ostrich Head and Pawnshop Roses as They Rise Up in First YouTube Music Promotion

SAN BRUNO, CA and ATLANTA, GA — (Market Wire – Nov 29, 2006) –  YouTube, a consumer media company that allows people to watch and share original videos through a Web experience, today announced the winners of the YouTube Underground contest presented by Cingular Wireless, the nation’s largest wireless carrier. Hundreds of thousands of people in the YouTube community voted on the video entries submitted — which topped 2,200 — determining who would rise up as the best bands in the YouTube Underground presented by Cingular.

From the top finalists selected by YouTube community votes, Alexandra Patsavas of Chop Shop Music Supervision selected Greenland as best song, Maldroid as best music video, Ostrich Head as best creative work and Pawnshop Roses as best live performance. Patsavas is well-regarded as an award-winning music supervisor for her work on shows such as "The O.C.," "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Without a Trace."

"We left it to the community to find the best bands in the YouTube Underground presented by Cingular, and they discovered some truly gifted musicians," said Julie Supan, senior director of marketing for YouTube. "We’re thrilled with the success of this contest and will continue to create promotions that will help musicians reach new audiences and achieve success, while also helping partners like Cingular reach new audiences in innovative and exciting ways."

The winning bands appeared today on ABC’s Good Morning America where their videos were aired during the broadcast. The bands also received roundtrip airfare and lodging in New York City, new equipment from Gibson Guitar and Epiphone, use of the Gibson Guitar exclusive tour bus while in New York City, a front page video feature on YouTube and the chance to have their song featured in a major film or television show by Chop Shop Music Supervision.

"We are excited to be a part of the first-ever YouTube music promotion, and to help give these young bands a new avenue through which to have their music discovered," said David Garver, Executive Director, Segment Marketing and Sponsorships, Cingular Wireless. "Cingular is always looking for ways to be on the cutting edge of the music world, and we are excited to be partnered with YouTube and the YouTube community."

Cingular Video subscribers were able to view selected clips of the video entries on their wireless phones since the launch of the contest and now have access to the four winning videos.

About the Bands

Greenland: BEST SONG

Winning Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9EonMpzlM

Five piece pop-outfit Greenland hails from Nashville. The band plans to dominate the world with true pop/rock that pleases the harshest music critics while still making sure not to alienate the public by being too artsy or exclusive. A product of its past, Greenland blends Beach Boys and Beatles-esque harmonies with modern influences including Radiohead, Wilco, Phish and Coldplay and early ’90s guitar rock and ’70s folk rock. With four vocalists, three who are known to take the lead, the band’s winning song "The Way it Is" was written to create an awareness that change must come from the individual and society will catch up.

Maldroid: BEST MUSIC VIDEO

Winning Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHGvh3i35Uk

Maldroid formed in March of 2006 in rebellion to today’s forms of pop and rock. The band takes fans back to the "pop that used to rock" with sounds reminiscent of the ’60s British invasion. The group of seven is passionate with a do-it-yourself attitude, writing, directing and animating all of their own videos. Inspired by the ’80s "Take On Me" video by Norwegian band a-ha, winning video "He Said, She Said," was created in an Oakland Apartment with zero budget.

Ostrich Head: BEST CREATIVE WORK

Winning Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm-gwHwgcQ

Formed in 1997, Los Angeles based Ostrich Head creates their "neck breaking beats" by blending hip-hop with soulful harmonies as heard in winning video, "Freak Show Carnival." Staying true to the underground scene, the band relies on word of mouth for exposure that results in sold-out performances showcasing their natural ability to turn words into powerful melodies. Ostrich Head has toured across the U.S. & Europe and performed with artists such as Kool Keith, Old Dirty ####, Aceyalone, Lyrics Born, Dub Cat, Awol One, 2Mex, The Alkoholics, Jimmy Cliff, Sir Mix-a-lot and Digital Underground, to name a few.

Pawnshop Roses: BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE

Winning Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gx6CGvDj74

Philadelphia-based Pawnshop Rose began when Paul Keen gave up football for a new found passion in music. Self taught guitarist, Keen was later joined by Kevin Bently and Justin Monteleone who both play bass and guitar, and Rich Fogg on the drums. Meshing modern music with the classic rock of the ’60s and ’70s, enables Pawnshop Rose to create music of today with a hint of yesterday which is evident in their winning video "Gets So Hard." The name "Pawnshop Rose" signifies the old, the new and the unexpected as the band continues to chart its own course, without any boundaries.

About YouTube

Founded in February 2005, YouTube is a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs, and e-mail. YouTube currently delivers more than 100 million video views every day with 65,000 new videos uploaded daily and it has quickly become the leading destination on the Internet for video entertainment.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 58.7 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation — the ALLOVER® network — and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover®, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.

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