It also includes lesson plans for local
eye care professionals (ECPs) to present to classes in their
communities.
Under the Radar will showcase technology's early innovators in several
fast-growing sectors in the consumer space including search podcasting,
blogging, RRS , music search and distribution, digital content storage, and
social networking software.
"Under the Radar gives emerging private companies that have less than two
rounds of funding an opportunity to present and receive feedback on their
technology and business model from investors and potential strategic partners
in a unique, interactive format," said Alison Murdock, president of
IBDNetwork .

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"While the exhibit offers valuable information for the whole
family , it is especially relevant to children since their eyes are
particularly vulnerable to long-term sun exposure," according to Dr. It's important for children and adults to
understand that sun damage to the eyes is cumulative and may
contribute to serious age-related diseases of the eye and the delicate
skin around the eyes."
To shed light on how our eyes work and age as well as the habits
that enhance life-long healthy vision, Transitions Optical, Inc.

Transitions Optical was the first company to successfully
commercialize a plastic photochromic lens in 1990. Located in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, it is the
number one exploration destination in the area. On an
unaided basis, 92 percent of people surveyed were aware that long-term
exposure to the sun is harmful.blinkx.

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"The lenses in children's eyes don't block as many UV rays as the
lenses in adult eyes, and 80 percent of lifetime sun exposure occurs
before we turn 18.
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Healthy Vision Consumer Education Program Launches with National Museum Tour

tentatively include: Baltimore, Cincinnati ,
Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, St. Transitions Optical offers the most advanced photochromic
technology and the widest selection of lens designs, materials and
brand names.

blinkx to Present at IBDNetwork's Under the Radar Event

Only blinkx can harness the desktop, Web and TV -- unifying content
with a one stop search tool.tv makes thousands of hours of TV content fully
searchable and available on demand for the first time. blinkx is a
privately-held company based in San Francisco and London.

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Under the Radar began as an evening networking event in April 2003.

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The
margin of error is plus or minus 3 percent. All of the 32 companies selected have received
less than two rounds of funding. blinkx's conceptual toolbar means users are no longer
limited to keyword search; instead, blinkx assesses all the information that
the user is actively viewing, and automatically recommends and retrieves
relevant content, from local, Web and TV searches, based on context.ibdnetwork .

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The tour, which will
launch in February, showcases healthy vision habits for children and
adults through an interactive museum exhibit, and is supported by a
Web site (www. Educators will have their
own special section from which to download classroom materials. Today, the company
is a leading supplier of photochromics to optical manufacturers
worldwide. blinkx's CTO Suranga Chandratillake Presents World First Technologies
Found at http://www.

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About Transitions Optical, Inc. Since Transitions Lenses darken only as much
as needed, they can be worn comfortably year-round to provide
convenience and 100 percent automatic UVA, UVB and glare protection
every day - sunny, cloudy or in between.

(1)Survey conducted April 10-14, 2002 by ICR, Media, PA.

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Dennis Bateman, director of creative services and science content
for the CSC , is confident the exhibit will provide visitors with the
information they need to help maintain healthy vision throughout all
of life's stages.blinkx.com/events/UTRMay05.

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----"Eye-opening" is the
word for the Eye Didn't Know That! museum tour slated to visit science
centers and museums around the country this year.
(TOI), the world's leading manufacturer of photochromic lenses - which
quickly change from clear to as dark as sunglasses in proportion to
the intensity of dangerous UVA and UVB rays - provided an educational
grant to Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Science Center (CSC), one of the
nation's most renowned science and technology institutions, to create
the compelling consumer exhibit.

The Eye Didn't Know That! Exhibit

The centerpiece of the Eye Didn't Know That ! exhibit is a series
of six unique hands-on experiences, including interactive kiosks and
informational signage that enable visitors to fully experience and
learn more about the eye and healthy vision . This award represents the highest
honor given to a museum.
Under the Radar's sponsors include Acteva, Comerica Bank, Intel Capital, LEWIS
PR, Perkins Coie, and UK Trade + Investment.

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The nearly 1,000 square foot exhibit includes interactive
components aimed at teaching adults and children about the importance
of protecting their eyesight from the risks of sun exposure. IBDNetwork explores the business side
of technology through events and newsletters that cover the latest innovative
technologies , partnerships, company growth, business models, and investment
strategies.

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"This information is valuable for people of all ages considering
the body of evidence linking cumulative UV exposure to diseases of the
eye, such as cataracts and macular degeneration," said Dr. Then, the brighter the sun, the
darker they get - getting as dark as sunglasses, providing protection
in bright, glaring light.

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"Lenses with UV protection also help shield the
delicate tissue around the eyes where sunscreen is not applied.,
the investment bank, are among the speakers who will moderate the event.com
Founded in September of 1999, IBDNetwork is the first membership-based
organization to accelerate dealmaking.

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In addition, Carnegie Science Center was a recipient of the 2003
National Award for Community Service in recognition of its
extraordinary community activity.

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S.
Susan Taub , professor of ophthalmology at Northwestern University.

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ECPs
will also have their unique area geared toward helping them educate
young people and families about the benefits of protecting their eyes
and promoting healthy vision.com

SAN FRANCISCO, blinkx, today announced that it has
been chosen to present at Under the Radar(TM) | Consumer Technologies, a
one-day event that will take place on May 31, 2005 at the Microsoft campus in
Mountain View, CA. In
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"Eye Didn't Know That! will be entertaining and will
provide visitors with useful information about a subject that often is
neglected," says Bateman, whose skilled CSC team built the exhibit.

The Eye Didn't Know That! School Program

The Eye Didn't Know That! national school program is geared
towards middle school-aged children and their families. Susan Taub
of Northwestern.
Transitions(R) Lenses are as clear as regular eyeglass lenses
until dangerous UV rays are present.
For more information about the company and Transitions Lenses,
visit www .

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This means the eye health habits we practice
when we're young are extremely important. Ten interactive displays
will demonstrate the light spectrum and effect light has on the eye,
how all the parts of the eye work, what diseased eyes (cataracts) look
like and how UV protection and photochromic technology can protect the
eyes from the effects of harmful UV light over time."

The Eye Didn 't Know That! Web Site

The Eye Didn't Know That! Web site will allow students, parents,
teachers , ECPs and the general public to virtually experience the Eye
Didn't Know That! exhibit and program , linking them to various on-line
programs, games and additional information.

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eyedidntknowthat. We are partnering with the Carnegie
Science Center, and working with science museums and centers
nationwide , to fight eye disease by educating the public about how to
take better care of their vision," says Dave Cole, general manager of
the Americas for Transitions.
The public education program comes at a time when the ozone layer
that protects the earth from UV rays is decreasing 12 percent every
decade, yet awareness of the need for protection of the eyes is low
according to a national survey sponsored by Transitions Optical.
Many well-respected venture capital firms such as Allegis Capital , August
Capital, Charles River Ventures, Intel Capital, JPMorgan Partners,
Morganthaler Ventures , and Walden VC will participate in Under the Radar. Free to download, blinkx automatically and
intelligently links to content anywhere and in any format, on the Web, on the
desktop and even on TV. "Our advisory board of VCs and executives from leading technology
and service firms evaluated more than 300 early -stage companies and selected
blinkx based on its promising technology and compelling market opportunity . IBDNetwork's community is comprised of VCs, CEOs, and VPs of
business and corporate development from both private and public companies --
typically the company "forecasters" that need to understand new market
opportunities and trends to help plan their companies' strategic initiatives.

About Under the Radar -- http://www.

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The
survey found that while 79 percent of Americans knew that extended
exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, only 6 percent knew it can
harm the eyes (1).
Transitions Optical is dedicated to educating consumers about eye
health and providing them with information to make informed decisions
to protect themselves, including information on glare and the
cumulative damage from UVA and UVB radiation which may contribute to
serious age-related diseases of the eye and the skin around the eye.blinkx.com, is changing the way that people think about
search. After
18 months of sold-out events, IBDNetwork, urged by the VC and M+A
professionals in its network, created a full-day event: effectively a
one-stop shop to evaluate and explore new business opportunities,
partnerships, potential investments, and trends in several technology sectors .

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Louis, St.com or contact Transitions Optical Customer
Service at (800) 848-1506 (United States)

About Carnegie Science Center

Carnegie Science Center brings the world of science alive for
visitors of all ages. The museum features a
four-story Omnimax Theater, an interactive Planetarium , the largest
science of sport exhibit in the country, a Cold War submarine on
Pittsburgh's Ohio River, a world-renowned model railroad display,
three live demonstration theaters, and a building full of 400 hands-on
exhibits.
IBDNetwork is helping technology progress by creating events like "Under the
Radar" which provide a great opportunity for small companies with amazing, new
technology to exhibit their innovations to the business world," said
Suranga Chandratillake, CTO, blinkx.

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It will
provide teachers with in-class posters and lesson plan materials,
including information about the science of light to help students
better understand the structure and function of the eye and the
importance of healthy vision.

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About IBDNetwork -- http://www.

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blinkx was handpicked by the IBDNetwork editorial team and Under the Radar
advisory board based on its review of over 300 companies in this space.

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TAMPA, Fla.info) and a standards-based school
program.
"At Transitions we believe education can make a difference in the
eye health of children and adults. Out of these, 79 percent know the sun
can cause skin cancer and 6 percent know it can harm the eyes.
Industry luminaries such as Rafe Needleman, editor of "Business Buying Advice"
for CNET Networks, and Rajeev Chand, director of research at Rutberg + Co.
"We are thrilled to be chosen as a presenter at this prestigious event.ibdnetwork.