External connection for top-line data centers upgraded to 120 Gigabit/sec+ & bandwidth of European ring quadrupled. Cost benefits through switch to Ethernet technology and new peerings.

Philadelphia, PA January 21, 2008 — 1&1 Internet Inc., the world’s largest web host by known servers, today completed a comprehensive extension of its wide area network (WAN). An overall bandwidth of more than 120 Gigabit/second is now available for 1&1’s top-of-the-line data centers in Europe and the United States. For the first time, 1&1 is connected directly to a large Internet Exchange point outside of Europe at Equinix in Chicago. The development means that the external connectivity of the world’s largest web host has tripled over the past twelve months.

Andreas Gauger, chairman of the board, 1&1 Internet Inc., said, “With the upgrade of our Internet bandwidth, our millions of web hosting customers in Europe and the U.S. can be sure that their content will reach Internet users worldwide even faster and more reliably. As a result of multimedia applications like video streaming, the demand for bandwidth has grown enormously over the last few years.” The data volume transmitted from 1&1’s data centers has in fact nearly doubled over the past year to 3,500 Terabytes (3.5 million Gigabytes) in January 2007, from 6,500 Terabytes in December 2007.

“The continuous upgrade of 1&1’s data network shows that despite pessimistic forecasts from some, the boundaries of Internet growth have not yet been reached,” adds Gauger.

In November, U.S. research company, Nemertes, warned in a well known study that Internet infrastructure might no longer supply the growing demands of private and business users over the next 3 to 5 years. With its latest network upgrades and further measures planned for 2008, 1&1 feels well prepared for continuously growing demand.

Over the next year, 1&1 will focus on extending its U.S. network. In Chicago, at Equinix, 1&1 is for the first time connected to a large Internet Exchange point outside of Europe. In March, 1&1 will more than double the external connectivity of its Lenexa, Kansas data center. With more than 600,000 customers, 1&1 is presently the fifth-largest web host in the U.S. market.

Besides the upgrade of its wide area network, 1&1 has also made changes to its underlying technology. Instead of SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy), now Ethernet technology - well-known from corporate and home networks - is being utilized. “Ethernet can be handled more easily, and by switching to powerful routers from U.S. based manufacturer Foundry Networks, we can even save money,” comments Andreas Gauger. 1&1 benefits from an additional cost saving potential through the network extension, as data streams can be distributed optimally through new peerings and routing alternatives.

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The Spencer Hotel & Spa has introduced a series of writers’ workshops that provide an environment for inspiring writers and artists to develop their skills and vision by bringing them together with today’s top professionals in a unique environment.

Chautauqua, New York January 20, 2008 — The Spencer Hotel & Spa has introduced a series of writers’ workshops that provide an environment for inspiring writers and artists to develop their skills and vision by bringing them together with today’s top professionals in a unique environment.

Each five day workshop (limited to 20 students) is taught by award-winning authors and artists eager to share their professional wisdom. In addition to the professional instruction, students may choose from yoga, meditation, dance classes, watercolor instruction, spa treatments, massage therapy, hiking, and bicycling. Meals are enjoyed together, class size is limited, and the schedule of instructors changes annually to provide a diverse, entertaining choice.

The Hotel’s location within the Chautauqua Institution (a gated resort community located on Chautauqua Lake in western New York), offers a quiet setting for reading and writing. Workshop classes are held at the Chautauqua Institution’s Hulquist Conference Center, while the surrounding landscape of Bestor Park and plentiful gardens provides an enchanting setting for all to enjoy.

The Spencer is newly renovated, boutique hotel with 26 luxurious rooms and suites. It houses the oldest literary society in America, and opens its gates to all who enjoy a tale. New York Times once titled Chautauqua Institution as “Camelot, a place where time is forgotten and the arts flourish.”

“The Hotel offers a distinctive literary theme which celebrates the life and works of history’s most revered authors. Each room pays homage to a renowned author, depicting scenes from their most famous works,” Innkeeper Helen Briggs states. “I love literature and like to read, and so I decided what better place to create a literary theme than in Chautauqua,” Helen continues.

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Samuel Babarinde, 24 years old founder of Super Eye Spex, an online optical store, will be donating prescription glasses worth $200,000 to the people of Darfur Sudan in April 2008.

Toronto, Ontario January 19, 2008 — Samuel Babarinde, 24 year old founder of Super Eye Spex, an online optical store, will be donating prescription glasses worth $200,000 to the people of Kenya in April 2008.

Babarinde has been following the crisis going on in Africa for many years. He has always known that something had to be done in order to help the less fortunate in that part of the world.

Therefore, He decided to start an online charity store where people can purchase high quality prescription glasses for lower prices. With the help of the online store he raised over $100,000 which he is now using towards the cause.

Importance of Our Eyeglass Donation to Africa

• Over 1 billion people in developing countries need eyeglasses but cannot afford them.
• Over 4 million pairs of eyeglasses are thrown away each year in North America.
• 25% of the global population needs eyeglasses.
• In Africa, 50% of children in institutions for the blind would be able to read normal or large print if they had eyeglasses
• The price for glasses in Benin and other African countries can exceed three months’ average salary

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ABOUT SUPER EYE SPEX - Super Eye Spex is the cheapest online optician. Despite the fact that we are a new company, we offer the latest and newest arrivals on the internet. Due to low expenditure and discretionary buying means we can offer you the best deals around.

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