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(OTCBB: MTCI), a nationwide developer of WiMAXnetworks and provider of advanced broadband solutions, today announcedthe appointment of Katherine Thompson as the Company’s President and amember of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Tom Hemingwaywill continue as CEO and Chairman of the Board.Ms. Thompson has been responsible for establishing relationships withmarket leaders and maintaining strategic business partnerships as thepresident and CEO of privately held Freedom Communications Services, Inc.,a next generation wireless provider specializing in integration,deployment and maintenance solutions for all facets of the wirelessindustry. She has extensive experience in the wireless industry and abackground which includes IT and proprietary software development Priorto Freedom Communications, Ms. Thompson held executive positions withsoftware development, quality assurance, and customer support companies.Her experience includes the development of engineering and product releaseprocesses and she has overseen operations for healthcare companies withoffices across the United States.

Kat is a member of the National SmallBusiness Administration (NSBA.biz) and is a founder of the CaliforniaWireless Association (CALWA )Freedom Communications Services, Inc. (“FCSI”) provides a wide range ofservices which include RF engineering, cell-site mods, andinterior/exterior upgrades to next generation configurations. Freedomaugments their services with an in-house software development group andnetwork services which create wireless industry products. FCSI has gainedexpertise within the wireless technologies: CDMA, UMTS, GSM, iDEN andvarious DAS & In-Building Solutions.”MetroConnect has weathered the tough times in the global economic marketplace, and has the proper tools in place to continue to be a leader in theWiMAX market place,” commented Tom Hemingway, CEO of MetroConnect, Inc.”We are delighted to have Ms Thompson join our executive team. Herexecutive and wireless experience will help further grow the company andher personality and energy has already been a positive addition to theteam.

We welcome her with open arms and have set complex goals that weknow she can help us achieve,” he said.About MetroConnect, Inc.With a mission to build a device-agnostic, WiMAX-ready, wireless broadbandconnectivity/content delivery platform serving all 48 contiguous U.S.states, MetroConnect is focused on providing connectivity services andsolutions to businesses, public school systems and local governmentagencies. Using licensed WiMAX and LMDS spectrum bands, the Company offersfully-integrated solutions with the highest levels of reliability,security, flexibility, scalability and price-performance. For moreinformation, please visit http:// press release includes statements that may constitute”forward-looking” statements, usually containing the words “believe,”"estimate,” “project,” “expect” or similar expressions. These statementsare made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherentlyinvolve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differmaterially from the forward-looking statements.

Factors that would causeor contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to,acceptance of the Company’s current and future products and services inthe marketplace, the ability of the company to develop effective newproducts and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitivefactors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed inthe Company’s periodic report filings with the Securities and ExchangeCommission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Companyundertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions orchanges after the date of this release.CONTACTRobin CruseMetroConnect, Inc.714-765-0010Copyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. Thousands of angry Newcastle supporters gathered near the Barras Bridge in Newcastle to protest against Newcastle United’s owner, Mike Ashley.”Put your money where your mouth is, Ashley!” read a banner.The Magpies accused Mike Ashley of making false promises, after he swore to provide a budget to strengthen the squad. However, the squad has weakened.Steven Carr, Peter Ramage and David Rozenhal have already left St.James Park with rumours, suggesting Shola Ameobi, James Milner, Charles N’Zogbia, Obafemi Martins and possibly even Micheal Owen could follow.Departures … but no arrivals! The Geordies have yet to sign a player this summer and the fans aren’t too happy about it.Newcastle is attempting to convince Tottenham to part with Aaron Lennon. With the winger reportedly keen on a move to St James’ Park, Lennon could be joined in Newcastle by team-mate Michael Dawson.The defender is a hefty £4 million target.Newcastle is in a three-way race to sign Orlando Engelaar, the FC Twente player who solidified Holland’s midfield at Euro 2008. Everton is also interested, though it appears Schalke is leading the race having agreed to terms with the player.Shola Ameobi is wanted by West Brom and could leave the Magpies for around £2.5 million, while FC Basel striker Eren Derdiyok could be heading in the opposite direction if Kevin Keegan gets his £6 million wish.Newcastle has rejected an offer from Liverpool for winger James Milner, revealing that they were offered three “non-entities” in return.

Instead they will demand at least £9 million.Real Zaragoza midfielder Pablo Aimar is being lined up as a potential £4 million replacement for Emre who is returning to Turkey, while Kevin Keegan is following Paris Saint Germain’s France Under-21 international Didier Digard. Em-reEmre, however, might not be able to take up his place at Fenerbahce, as he faces a call up to the army.Newcastle has shown interest in Le Mans midfielder Stephane Sessegnon, who is flattered by the attention.”I am in contact with Le Mans, they told me Newcastle has watched me and I am flattered to be linked with a big team in England,” Sessegnon declared.”There are a lot of African players in the Premier League, it would be a dream but I have to work hard and one day I could be there.”I’m sympathetic towards Newcastle supporters because they are a big club and never play to their potential, but huge expectations usually lead to huge problems.. CHICAGO, IL, Apr 22 (MARKET WIRE) — Rewards Network Inc. (NASDAQ: DINE), a leading provider of marketingservices and dining rewards programs to the restaurant industry, todayreported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009 andannounced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of upto $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock.Rewards Network reported total sales of $54.0 million and net revenues of$16.0 million for the first quarter of 2009, a decrease of 8.6% and 15.1%,respectively, as compared to the first quarter of 2008. Rewards Networkended the first quarter with 9,926 merchants, a 3.5% increase over thesame period in the prior year, and the highest number of merchants sinceDecember 2005.