VANCOUVER, Canada, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSA International, Inc., (IPSA) an international risk advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Robert L. Hunter "Beau" has joined as the firm's Director of Intellectual Property Investigations. In this role, Mr. Hunter will be looked upon to provide consulting and investigative services, training and will be a client/government liaison with an emphasis on Intellectual Property rights enforcement and solutions.

Prior to joining IPSA, he served as Manager of Intellectual Property Enforcement for Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the advocate and voice of the entertainment software and video game hardware industries in North America and around the world. During his tenure with the ESA, Mr. Hunter created and managed domestic and international IP enforcement programs involving retail and Internet piracy.

THX Launches Video Calibration Training for Installers and Dealers

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2008 -- THX Ltd. today announced that it is expanding its worldwide training and educational programs to include THX Certified Video System Calibration and Training. Professional dealers and installers who successfully pass the training course will be approved to offer THX Certified Video Calibration services to their customers. Classes will be offered regionally throughout the U.S. several times a year, beginning in January in Southern California.

THX Certified Video System Calibration and Training is the most in-depth and comprehensive calibration training available today. The curriculum, which is designed by THX video engineers, includes classroom instruction, two full days of hands-on calibration training and a comprehensive online exam.

Hughes to Acquire Helius for IPTV Data Broadcasting Solutions

Hughes Communications, which provides broadband satellite network services, agreed to acquire privately-held Helius, Inc., which specializes in business-class data broadcasting solutions.

Hughes said the acquisition will combine the skills of Helius, a leader in providing business IPTV solutions for applications such as training, corporate communications, and digital signage, with its own extensive broadband networking experience and customer base. Hughes plans to deploy Helius' IP video technologies to enhance its existing HughesNet service offerings.

Helius is a portfolio company of Canopy Ventures. The acquisition is expected to be completed on or about February 4, 2008. Financial terms were not disclosed. Upon completion of the acquisition, Helius will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes and will operate closely with Hughes' North America and International enterprise businesses.

The Apple Store West 14th Street to Open on Friday, December 7

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) will open its newest retail store on West 14th Street in New York's Meatpacking District on Friday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Apple Store West 14th Street is Apple's first three-story store with two floors dedicated to products and a third dedicated to services, including a 46-foot Genius Bar and specially designed areas for workshops and personal training. The Apple Store West 14th Street also introduces Pro Labs where customers can receive free, in-depth training on Apple's industry-leading pro applications including Final Cut Pro(R).

The knowledgeable staff at the Apple Store West 14th Street includes more than 175 highly trained Mac(R) Specialists, Mac Geniuses and Creatives who are ready to share their expertise in video editing, digital photography, music production and more.

Nakamura lights up mundane victory

Even discounting the presence of new £1.9m signing Andreas Hinkel and the return of Nakamura, Celtic might have been expected to have a freshness about them. Yesterday was their first outing in a fortnight, after games against Rangers and Motherwell were postponed following the death of Phil O'Donnell, to whom the fans paid tribute with a raucous minute's applause before kick-off. Instead, Celtic were along familiar lines and exhibited familiar faultlines. Hinkel appeared aggressive, purposeful and engaged, as should have been the case with a 17-times capped Germany internationalist on his debut for a new club. "I was impressed, the coaches were impressed and his team-mates were impressed," Strachan said. "He gives us balance." The signing from Seville insisted he could give more, and knows he must when Celtic face Rangers a week on Wednesday.