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(1/15/05 Los Angeles) Saturday evening kicked off the beginning of the International Soccer Match Series in LA. HI-POD was there covering one of the goals. The HI-POD operator elevated his camera fifteen feet in the air behind the goal for spectacle footage. At the end of the first half the HI-POD , positioned behind the Korean goal, caught the Columbian offensive onslaught that ended up as a penalty kick for the Columbian team.

In the second half the HI-POD was positioned behind the Columbian goal. The Korean National team turned on the pressure by aggressively attacking the Columbian goal keepter. HI-POD operator Steve Holmquist captured the many Korean attempts. In the end, however, the Columbian team withstood and prevailed 2-1.

The International Soccer Match Series in LA will run from Jan 15 to Jan 23, 05. Look for HI-POD reports throughout the week on the other matches.

Jan 17, 2005 (Monday) Guatemala v Columbia 7pm
Jan 19, 2005 (Wednesday)Korea v Paraguay 7pm
Jan 22,2005 (Saturday) Korea v Sweden
Jan 23, 2005 (Sunday) Guatemala v Paraguay 7pm

(1/9/05- Studio City)- A mudslide toppled a home in the Hollywood Hills early Sunday. The multimillion dollar home came down in seconds trapping a 33 year old man, his 10-year old son, and his 5-year old daughter. The 5,000 square foot, two-story home came down in seconds, but luckily all escaped safely, according to Assistant fire chief Rick Garcia of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The HI-POD was on the scene documenting the event with a still camera. HI-POD operator John Murga explained “It (HI-POD) was a great way to get above the street and close to the scene. The Fire Department put up the yellow tape so it was difficult to get up close. This was the best way to get into the action without putting myself in danger.”

With over 2,400 exhibitors and over 140,000 attendees, CES is by far the largest Convention/EXPO in the world. With all the high tech companies vying for attention it was the HI-POD that attracted the attention. Used by a production company to document the exhibit, the HI-POD was nimble enough to get through the crowded aisles and get above the booths for great perspective shots.

Los Angeles, California, January, 2nd 2005- Camcorder & Computer Video Magazine featured the HI-POD Extreme Monopod on the cover of its January 2005 edition. The HI-POD was featured in an article on hot pro-quality video accessories listed as ‘must haves’.

Marina Del Rey, CA, Dec 17th, 2004. SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives) held their annual banquet honoring the Top 3 business success stories of the year 2004. HI-POD was proud to be one of the three companies selected for this generous award.

MIKEL E. BORZI (project manager for LA housing and business team) for Mayor Han’s office, awarding the SCORE award to Enrique Morales of HI-POD Inc.