New President at Jill-e

Jill-e Designs^™ Co-Founder Gail Backal Named President

Appointment Follows Significant 2010 Expansion, Anticipates 40% Growth in 2011

The Board of Directors of Jill-e Designs, creator of sturdy, stylish camera and carry bags for today’s technology-rich, on-the-go lifestyle, has selected company co-founder Gail Backal as the company’s new President, it was announced this week.

Nik Software Releases Silver Efex Pro 2

Powerful new features build on Silver Efex Pro�s legacy of offering the best tool for creating stunning black and white images

– Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) today began shipping Silver Efex Pro™ 2, a major upgrade to its award-winning Silver Efex Pro software. Many photographers regard Silver Efex Pro as the leading solution for creating black-and-white images, delivering new features, better performance, and an improved workflow. Silver Efex Pro 2 offers a unique darkroom-inspired workflow and the ability to fine-tune images with precise selective adjustments powered by U Point technology. To learn why Silver Efex Pro is the leading black-and-white imaging software, users can watch training videos, download a free trial, download visual preset styles, and join live online training sessions at www.niksoftware.com/silverefexpro.