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Innovations in healthcare, education, sustainability and more fueled by Verizon Wireless' nearly $135 million network investment in Arizona in 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2012, technology solutions made possible by the strength of the Verizon Wireless network helped millions more Americans access preventative healthcare and made one of the largest recyclers in the nation more efficient.  School buses outfitted with wireless connections helped students continue learning outside of the school walls and arrive home safely.  Businesses kept the lights on and systems running thanks to reliable wireless emergency-backup options.  And professional sports teams transformed their on-field and on-court operations using connected tablets.

"Our technology and networks help to make people stronger by delivering powerful solutions for consumers and businesses," said Andres Irlando, region president, Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless invested nearly $135 million during 2012 in Arizona to provide new wireless services; expanding network coverage and capacity for customers across the state.  Verizon Wireless' network investment in the Grand Canyon State now totals more than $1.2 billion since 2000.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $80 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide networks and to add new services.

As part of its 2012 network investment, Verizon Wireless expanded its 4G LTE network throughout Arizona including:

    --  Vail, Marana, Saddlebrooke, Nogales, Douglas, Benson and Sierra Vista;
    --  Casa Grande, Eloy and Coolidge;
    --  Flagstaff, Williams;
    --  Prescott, Prescott Valley;
    --  Sedona, Oak Creek and Cottonwood;
    --  Payson, Star Valley and Rye.
Verizon Wireless first launched its 4G LTE network in metro Phoenix/the Valley of the Sun in Dec. 2010 and in metro Tucson in Aug. 2011.

Already the largest commercial 4G LTE network in the world, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in 476 markets.  By the end of 2013, the Verizon 4G LTE footprint will completely cover the area served today by its 3G network.

For more information on solutions powered by Verizon, visit http://www.verizon.com/powerfulanswers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jenny Weaver, +1-480-763-6321, Jenny.Weaver@verizonwireless.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com

NanoTech Entertainment (NTEK) Completes Buyback Of Twenty Five Percent Of Its Common Stock

Completes Phase Two of Buyback Plan Significantly Reducing Overall Outstanding Shares

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NANOTECH ENTERTAINMENT (PINKSHEETS: NTEK) today announced that it has now completed the second phase of a plan to buy back shares of its common stock.  The NanoTech Board of Directors had previously authorized a share repurchase program under which the company repurchased 25% of its outstanding common stock from the open market and in privately negotiated transactions.  The program identified two stages, whereby a total of 195 million shares were acquired.  The company had completed the phase one buyback on January 25(th) 2013 and has now completed the phase two buyback. 

"Our total issued and outstanding shares have now been reduced from over 766 million shares to fewer than 575 million shares.  The shares are being returned to treasury and our new lower total outstanding shares will be reflected in our accounts at our transfer agent by the close of business on Monday," stated Jeffrey A. Foley, President and CEO of NanoTech.  "This reduction in outstanding shares has given us leverage for future contracts and investments strengthening the company.  This also reiterates our commitment to building long-term value for the company and its shareholders."  Foley closed by stating, "We will use these assets to optimize our opportunities to increase investments in R&D as well as enter into strategic partnerships and acquisitions.  The buyback puts us in a stronger position as we identify such opportunities."

About NanoTech Entertainment
Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, NanoTech Entertainment is a technology company that focuses on all aspects of the entertainment industry.  With three business units, focusing on Gaming, Media & IPTV and Mobile Apps, the company has a unique business model.  The company has a diverse portfolio of products and technology.  NanoTech Gaming Labs operates as a virtual manufacturer, developing its technology and games, and licensing them to third parties for manufacturing and distribution in order to keep its overhead extremely low and operations efficient in the new global manufacturing economy.  NanoTech Media develops proprietary technology which it licenses to publishers for use in their products as well as creating and publishing unique content.  NanoTech Communications develops and sells proprietary apps and technology in the Mobile and Consumer space.  NanoTech is redefining the role of developers and manufacturers in the global market. More information about NanoTech Entertainment and its products can be found on the web at http://www.NanoTechEnt.com.

NanoTech Entertainment (PINKSHEETS: NTEK) trades on OTC Pink, the open marketplace for a wide spectrum of equity securities. Investors can find real-time quotes and market information at http://www.otcmarkets.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement: Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in the press release that relate to the company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Since this information may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

The NanoTech Entertainment logo is a trademark of NanoTech Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.  "The Future of Television" is a service mark of NanoTech Entertainment, Inc., All Rights Reserved

    Contact:                 Denise Clifford
    Phone:                    (702) 518-7410
    Email:                    denise@nanotechent.com
SOURCE  NanoTech Entertainment

NanoTech Entertainment

Web Site: http://www.NanoTechEnt.com

PITOOEY! CEO Appears in Radio Interview to Promote the Release of the App in the Apple iTunes App Store (changing its name from White Dental Supply)

PHOENIX, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PITOOEY! (OTCBB: WITD) ("The Company") CEO Jacob DiMartino appeared on the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce's weekly radio program on 1100 KFNX to discuss the success of Choice One Mobile, Inc. a subsidiary of "The Company" and to promote the exciting release of the PITOOEY!(TM) mobile app in the Apple iTunes App Store on January 28(th). Mr. DiMartino emphasized the powerful trend towards more widespread mobile usage by consumers and illustrated how PITOOEY!(TM) is in the optimum position to capitalize on this trend with the release of the mobile application.

In the interview, Mr. DiMartino expressed his excitement for the future of PITOOEY!(TM) "[PITOOEY!] is the app that you're going to use when you are ready to spend money in the next 30 minutes. It allows consumers to profile themselves, and it gives every business out there, even the little guy, an opportunity to market their products. It allows businesses to communicate with consumers on a level that we have never seen before."

Further on in the interview, Mr. DiMartino describes the challenges encountered in the social and mobile marketing space and how PITOOEY!(TM) overcomes these hurdles to help its partners succeed. He also delves further into the functionality of the PITOOEY!(TM) app, summarizing its impact by saying, "There is nothing out there like it. PITOOEY!(TM) changes how businesses and consumers interact by giving more control to the consumer, which in turn creates better results for the business."

To listen to the interview in its entirety, go http://pitooey.com/2013/01/31/jake-dimartino-interview-with-joe-gallie-on-independent-radio-1100-in-north-scottsdale/

To download the app, go to http://itun.es/us/ilLxJ.i

For further information, please visit http://www.pitooey.com.

About White Dental Supply, Inc.

The name of White Dental Supply, Inc. will change to PITOOEY!, Inc. effective February 7, 2013. White Dental Supply is an Internet marketing company that leverages its proprietary technology to assist companies in establishing and developing a presence on the Internet. The company's offerings come from two distinct, yet synergistic, business groups, Choice One Mobile and PITOOEY!(TM) Mobile. Choice One Mobile offers various services regarding content creation, search engine optimization, social media management, and mobile platform optimization using "Mobile Caviar". PITOOEY!(TM) is a cloud-based, comprehensive, searchable database for text message Business-to-Consumer offers. On the PITOOEY! platform, a partner may upload messages into the database, which users "pull" according a profile based on the consumer's interests, previous purchases, current location, etc. PITOOEY!(TM) provides a service to users, as well as an engagement tool for businesses.

For more information, please visit http://www.Pitooey.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

White Dental Supply, Inc. Contact:
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@pitooey.com

SOURCE  PITOOEY!

PITOOEY!

Web Site: http://www.pitooey.com

The Founders Forum 2013

US & UK DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURS GATHER IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60 companies from the US and UK content and technology industries are poised to share new business models, discuss next-generation distribution and explore transatlantic trade opportunities at an innovation summit to be held in Los Angeles February 4 and 5.

Business leaders from corporations including Sony Pictures Entertainment, DreamWorks and Universal Music, among many others, are to pool ideas at the inaugural Innovation Forum. The Forum is endorsed by both British and American governments, attended by the chairmen, chief executives and founders of companies such as Spotify, Wikipedia, Songkick, Playmob and Soundcloud.

Founders Forum and UK Trade & Investment will be partnering with co-hosts Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music, Ari Emmanuel, co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor, Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Entertainment, Inc. and superstar artist, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur will.i.am for this special 2-day event.

Lucian Grainge, CBE, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG) and UK Business Ambassador said, "Britain's continued success in content and technology depends on global recognition. Pioneers in all forms of media, entertainment, technology and telecoms need to lift their international profile, and there is nowhere better to start than the largest market for digital audiences: the US."

Jonnie Goodwin, Co-Founder of Founders Forum, added: "British innovation and talent is embedded in much of America's creative industries. This business summit will extend those ties in new ways, building partnerships to drive future revenue and growth."

The Forum is expected to enhance trade links between the UK and US in this sector, paving the way for potential partnerships, technology sharing or strategic business opportunities. Topics to be discussed include: "The Wider Purpose of our Initiative," "The Right Environment for Start-Ups" as well as Entertainment, Digital Media and Funding Discussions.

The Innovation Forum LA 2013 is delighted to be supported by Universal Music Group, UK Trade & Investment, Lepe Partners, Tech City UK, Jaguar, Rightster and Shazam. The video below captures the spirit and uniqueness of this now global, invite-only event, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

For additional information on The Innovation Forum LA 2013 please visit: http://uktiusaevents.org/innovationforum/index.html

About UK Trade and Investment:

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the UK's economy - acknowledged as Europe's best place from which to succeed in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage. For more information on UKTI, visit http://www.ukti.gov.uk

About Founders Forum:

Founders Forum is a global community for entrepreneurs and business leaders in media and technology, designed to create, encourage and support entrepreneurial growth and job creation from and within the UK. Founders Forum was co-founded by Brent Hoberman (lastminute.com, Made.com, PROfounders Capital, UK Business Trade Ambassador) and Jonathan Goodwin (LongAcre, The Wireless Group, Lepe Partners) and currently hosts events in Brazil, India, the USA and UK.

Founders Forum spends many months identifying candidates to showcase their new ideas to founders, investors, journalists and future entrepreneurs. FF is a proud partner of the British Government's GREAT campaign and welcomes the support received from the British Prime Minister. For more information on Founders Forum, visit http://www.ff.co

SOURCE  Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

CONTACT: Lauren Newhouse, Ballantines PR, lauren@ballantinespr.com, +1-310-454-3080

YOU On Demand Launches Full Suite Of Products For Its Video On Demand Cable Platform In China

- Retains Experienced Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Firm JCIR to Expand Investor and Media Awareness -

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: YOD) ("YOU On Demand" or the "Company"), the leading Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) platform service in China, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its full suite of entertainment offerings with an aggressive multi-tactical marketing campaign targeting the February 10th start of the Chinese New Year.

The initial phase of the planned, multi-tiered launch, offers China-based consumers several choices, including:

    --  Transactional (TVOD) - This service offering provides users on demand
        access to all the latest Hollywood releases and leading independent
        movie titles (retail price of US$1-$2).
YOU On Demand is offering titles from all of our studio partners including: Disney Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Miramax Films, Lionsgate and Magnolia Pictures.

Some of the more popular titles YOU On Demand has seen being purchased during pre-launch tests include: Marvel's The Avengers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek (2009) and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.

    --  Subscription (SVOD) - In addition to TVOD, users are able to choose
        among two monthly Netflix-type subscription packages (retail price of
        US$3-$5), each with access to popular, hand-picked titles:
        --  The first variation includes a variety of Hollywood library titles
            and is branded YOU Cinema On Demand;
        --  The second, CHC Cinema On Demand, offers exclusive access to
            domestic Chinese, locally produced movies.
YOU On Demand's inaugural marketing campaign is using a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional marketing tactics, some of which include: Video Promotions, Radio, Scrolling Subtitle Messages, SMS Messages, Social Media, Web Banners and Landing Pages, Cable Box Messages, Magazine/TV Guide/ Newspaper Ads, Demonstration Areas in Payment Centers, IPG Advertisements and Promotions & Sweepstakes.

"After almost two years of hard work and focus on being granted the requisite exclusive Chinese governmental approvals as well as cinema industry approvals, cultivating relationships with early adopter cable operators and securing content from leading Hollywood studios and key independent U.S. distributors, it is very gratifying to now move onto the next growth stage of our business," said Shane McMahon, Chairman and CEO of YOU On Demand.  "While working with U.S. studios to ensure that all content is delivered through set-top boxes that meet U.S. industry approved technical standards for content protection, and with YOU On Demand's world-class platform implemented, our focus is on continuing to generate operating efficiencies and increased scalability in order to provide consumers with the most captivating and attractive programming.

"We are also excited to announce a new collaboration with JCIR," Mr. McMahon, added.  "After meeting with their team, we were very impressed with their experience and consistent success assisting companies across all industries, especially in the entertainment and media space.  Their wealth of relationships within the investment community and across the media professionals who cover our sector will help us leverage our operational success.  We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with JCIR."

About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (http://www.yod.com)

YOU On Demand (NASDAQ: YOD) is the leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand platform in China. The Company offers premium content, including leading Hollywood and China-produced movie titles, to customers across China through its Transactional VOD (TVOD), Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) and Near Video On Demand (NVOD) services. YOU On Demand has secured alliances with leading global media operators and content developers. The Company has a comprehensive end-to-end secure delivery system, governmental partnerships and approvals and offers additional value-added services. YOU On Demand has strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, a highly experienced management team with international background and expertise in Cable, Television, Film, Digital Media, Internet and Telecom. YOU On Demand is headquartered in New York, NY with its China headquarters in Beijing.

About JCIR (http://www.jcir.com)

JCIR is a full-service investor relations and corporate communications firm specializing in creating and successfully executing investor relations initiatives and corporate communications programs for public and privately held organizations. Since its founding in 1994, JCIR has assisted hundreds of clients with generating tangible returns from their interactions with the investment community and the media that cover them.  As a results-oriented firm, JCIR focuses on providing candid counsel, ensuring consistency of message and continuity of execution.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

    CONTACT:
    Jason Finkelstein         Robert Rinderman or Norberto Aja
    YOU On Demand             JCIR
    212-206-1216              212-835-8500
    Jason.Finkelstein@yod.com YOD@jcir.com
SOURCE  YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.

YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.yod.com

Daisy Group plc Acquires The Net Crowd Limited

MANCHESTER, England, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Daisy Group plc [http://www.daisygroupplc.com ] (AIM: DAY), a leading provider of
business communications, announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of
The Net Crowd Limited ('NetCrowd') for an undisclosed consideration.

    NetCrowd [http://www.netcrowd.co.uk ] is an IT data specialist that provides 'white
label' professional services, maintenance and installations to the UK channel. The
business works with vendors including Cisco, Juniper Networks, HP and Microsoft to provide
complex and specialist IT services [http://www.netcrowd.co.uk/services ], delivered
through its highly qualified in-house engineering force.

    The Berkshire-based company has experienced rapid organic growth since its
establishment in 2009 and its customer base is serviced by a UK-wide team of field
engineers and ICT consultants, supported by a UK service desk.

    Following completion of the acquisition NetCrowd's existing successful senior
management team will continue to run the business, reporting into Daisy's Wholesale
division. They will continue to be led by Managing Director Trevor Rolls and Sales
Director Steve Kirby, who have a wealth of experience in the IP data market, Trevor having
previously established and managed Prime Business Solutions, the IP Telephony company he
sold to 2e2 in 2004.

    The acquisition has been funded from the Group's existing borrowing facilities.

    Matthew Riley, Chief Executive Officer of Daisy, said:

    "As a fast-growing business with an experienced management team we believe this
acquisition further enhances our service offering.

    "This deal provides a strong foundation for Daisy Group in the growing IP and data
market, and is a great strategic fit for the evolution of the business.

    "The board believes this acquisition will drive further cross selling opportunities
within our enlarged base while also providing Net Crowd's customers with direct access to
the Group's full portfolio of products and services.
[http://www.daisygroupplc.com/products-and-solutions ]"

    Notes to Editors:

    About Daisy Group plc

    Daisy Group plc (AIM: DAY) is a leading provider of unified communications to
businesses.

    The Group provides unified communications across a product portfolio including data,
mobile, systems, maintenance and voice, offering an end to end solution for all business
communications needs.

    For more information on the Group please visit http://www.daisygroupplc.com

       
        Enquiries:

        Daisy Group plc
        Tel: +44(0)1282-607785
        Katharine McNamara, Head of PR

        Liberum Capital Limited
        Tel: +44(0)20-3100-2000
        Steve Pearce / Tom Fyson

        Redleaf Polhill Limited
        daisy@redleafpolhill.com
        Emma Kane / Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
        Tel: +44(0)20-7566-6720

Daisy Group PLC

VapeClub are Redefining the Electronic Cigarette Market With a Tailor-Made Subscription Based Service & Free Trial offer

LONDON, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Adding value-for-money to a wonderfully helpful product, VapeClub
[http://www.vapeclub.co.uk ] builds that bridge between smokers looking for an alternative
to tobacco and those looking for a worry-free way to ensure they're guaranteed their
nicotine fix. VapeClub is new, healthier and cost-effective solution to making smoker's
lives as easy as possible.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130201/593892 )

    VapeClub are a brand new and unique subscription based electronic cigarette company in
the UK, dedicated to offering their members the lowest online prices in exchange for a
guaranteed monthly delivery of nicotine refills delivered to their doorstep. It's that
simple! Not only does it give the customer everything they need to continue enjoying the
wonderful benefits of electronic cigarettes [http://www.vapeclub.co.uk/about-ecigs ], it
keeps everything easy, convenient and hassle-free. Based purely on the amount you smoke
per month, our fantastic packages are customised for all levels. Whether you're the social
smoker who likes the occasional cheeky cigarette or the chimney smoker who's constantly
reaching for the cigarette packet, our money-saving packages are tailor-made to suit your
needs.

    As well as keeping the vaping experience straightforward, VapeClub also go that little
bit further to offer their members a motivating social support network in which proven
tips and suggestions are given from others going through the exact same emotions.

    VapeClub have stripped out the branding and all the unnecessary flavourings to give
their members exactly what they require - a healthier nicotine fix without the overpriced
initial investment other e-cigarette [http://www.vapeclub.co.uk/subscription-plans ]
companies charge. With a host of useful accessories available with every package and the
convenience of avoiding that dreaded walk to the corner shop every time you run out,
VapeClub is the fast and easy solution to handle all your electronic cigarette needs.

    "Offering our members the opportunity to save money and enjoy their electronic
cigarette without any stress or hassle, VapeClub is a unique and innovative way to have
electronic cigarettes sent straight to your door"

    VapeClub have now jumped onto the subscription-based bandwagon in the UK and have
already started making a name for themselves in the competitive, but thriving, electronic
cigarette market. Why not try a Free E-Cigarette
[https://www.vapeclub.co.uk/electronic-cigarettes-free-trial ] now and receive money off if
you decide to sign up to a package?!

    Sean Loke, info@vapeclub.co.uk, +44(0)1923-479995

    Photo:
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VapeClub Ltd

Sports Fans Rejoice: MobiTV Live Delivers Game Day Coverage

MobiTV Demonstrates Live Streaming Capabilities to Mobile Devices for Second Year in a Row

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --As the east and west coast prepare to battle it out on the grid iron this Sunday, sports fans across the nation are readying their TVs, smartphones and tablets for live game day streams to keep up with the action. MobiTV, a global leader in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV everywhere for IPTV operators, as well as mobile TV and over-the-top service providers, will be giving fans across the nation the opportunity to live stream the big game to a variety of connected devices and experience enhanced viewing that goes beyond the confines of big box television.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121204/LA23438LOGO)

2013 marks the second consecutive year that MobiTV will deliver live streams of the football season's biggest event on connected devices. Striving to deliver a 99.99 percent uptime, MobiTV's TV everywhere solutions enable partners to extend a high quality of experience to their end-users wherever and whenever. MobiTV's full end-to-end platform provides viewers access to live TV inside and outside of the home with any connected device including set top boxes, smart TVs and every operating system and mobile platform.

"When providing live content to a diehard sports fan or enthusiast, the quality of connected media services is key to delivering an enriched customer experience," said Charlie Nooney, chairman and CEO at MobiTV. "To achieve this quality experience with live delivery is extraordinarily difficult; but MobiTV's end-to-end platform has continually demonstrated its expertise in delivering personalized content delivery to mass concurrent users while also optimizing for network efficiency."

Defining the industry standard for delivery of live mobile content since 2003, MobiTV has been delivering breaking news and live sports to customers' viewers for more than 10 years. The company has successfully powered live streaming of some of the most-watched sporting events in recent years including 2010's March Madness, World Cup and Winter Olympic games, the NBA and NFL seasons, and more than 30 of the 2011 NCAA Bowl Games on the ESPN Mobile channel. For more information, visit: http://www.mobitv.com.

About MobiTV
MobiTV is a global leader in delivering live and on-demand video to any screen, connecting media reliably and securely anytime, anywhere, on any device. The company's end-to-end platform delivers a true TV everywhere experience that helps service providers reduce time to market and control costs associated with the deployment and operation of high concurrency, multiple platform services. MobiTV's connected media solutions solve the complexity of delivering video across networks, operating systems and devices while managing associated rights. The company efficiently optimizes for network conditions to deliver multiscreen media services that center on empowering the viewer. MobiTV's connected media solutions are tailored for IPTV operators, as well as mobile TV and over-the-top customers including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, Sprint, T-Mobile, TELUS, US Cellular, and Verizon among others.

SOURCE  MobiTV

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MobiTV

CONTACT: mobitv@formulapr.com

Web Site: http://www.mobitv.com

IT Veterans in GOWI Ventures Start-up

LONDON, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         New business venture seeks 'glass ceiling' IT companies that need injection

                           of cash, fresh ideas and experience

    GOWI Ventures [http://www.gowiventures.co.uk ] has assembled a team of experienced
professionals from the IT industry to develop and build UK technology businesses which
have hit their 'glass ceiling' or have just run out of steam. The business is led by
Chairman, John O'Neill [http://www.gowiventures.co.uk/eng/Leadership_Team/Article?idp4 ]
and founding director, Mike Smart
[http://www.gowiventures.co.uk/eng/Leadership_Team/Article?idp4 ], both of whom have more
than 30 years experience in the IT sector and who have both acquired and developed a
string of successful businesses for themselves.

    O'Neill and Smart's experience spans three decades of working in technology businesses
and transforming the small and stagnating into something of substance and sparkle. O'Neill
comments, "Now is the time to look for and find some of the near successes of the UK
technology market, who just need a bit more focus and push to really deliver something
substantial for their investors."

    O'Neill became an early stage investor in a business start-up, Gowi Group Plc, and was
instrumental in its rapid development and the acquisition of funds to grow the business,
which eventually concluded in its successful sale to stock market-listed Bond
International Software. Most recently he was a significant investor in the Cloud Computing
Centre, which was sold in 2012 for an undisclosed sum to the highly acquisitive data
centre operator, Six Degrees.

    GOWI Ventures [http://www.gowiventures.co.uk ] primary business purpose is to acquire,
invest in and operate software and services companies. Typically these businesses will
have developed and are selling their own software to an established base of customers.
These businesses may be in need of additional funding or specialist business acumen to
take them on through the 'glass ceiling' to the next level.

    GOWI Ventures Directors are all seasoned veterans of the technology systems
marketplace and collectively deliver significant added value and experience to the
operating businesses. GOWI Ventures will provide equity investment and intellectual
capital to organisations that could benefit from the introduction of both.

    Not surprisingly, for a board of directors that has well over 100 years of practical
business experience in the running, managing, financing, programming, marketing and
selling of technology solutions, GOWI Ventures has an extensive and trusted network of
specialist advisors across all aspects of business operation from corporate finance to
specialist HR.

    All of its activities are geared towards maximising the return on investment for its
equity partners.

    About GOWI ventures

    GOWI Ventures' primary business purpose is to acquire, invest in and operate software
& services companies. Typically these businesses will have developed and are selling their
own software to an established base of loyal customers. These businesses may be in need of
additional funding or specialist business acumen to take them on to the next level.

    GOWI Ventures brings intellectual capital, as well as financial support to
organisations that could benefit from the introduction of both. Then it goes further,
working with the directors of the business to drive it onwards to the next level. Acting
as both executive counsel and hands on operating officers, GOWI Ventures team is dedicated
to driving towards building bigger, stronger and more effective businesses. For further
details, please visit http://www.gowiventures.co.uk

       
        For more information please contact:

        Samantha Turpin
        itpr
        Tel: +44(0)1932-578800
        Email: laurens@itpr.co.uk or samanthat@itpr.co.uk

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Netflix Makes First Episode Of House Of Cards Available To Non-Members For One Month Beginning February 1, 2013

Highly-Anticipated and Critically-Acclaimed, Original Series Starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright and Kate Mara Premieres In all Netflix Territories Today

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix is making available to everyone in all Netflix territories the first episode of the highly-anticipated, critically-acclaimed drama series "House of Cards" to enjoy for one month, beginning February 1, at netflix.com/houseofcards.

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"The creative team in front of and behind the camera have delivered a riveting 13-chapter narrative that we're proud to present to Netflix members today," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix.  "By offering the first episode for free, including to non-members, we are opening up this fascinating world for everyone to see and are confident they'll want more."

Current Netflix members are now able to watch the entire 13-episode first season of the drama series, in territories where Netflix is available - U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and the Nordics.

From director David Fincher ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Social Network"), who directed the first two episodes; award-winning playwright and Academy Award(®) nominated screenwriter Beau Willimon ("Farragut North," "The Ides of March") and Academy Award(®) winner Eric Roth ("Forrest Gump," "Munich"), "House of Cards" is based on the BBC miniseries of the same name. This wicked political drama starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright and Kate Mara slithers beneath the curtain and through the back halls of greed, sex, love and corruption in modern Washington D.C.

An uncompromising exploration of power, ambition and the American way, the series orbits Francis Underwood (Spacey), the House Majority Whip. Underwood is the politician's politician - masterful, beguiling, charismatic and ruthless. He and his equally ambitious wife Claire (Wright) stop at nothing to ensure their ascendancy. In addition to Spacey, Wright and Mara, the series stars Corey Stoll ("Midnight in Paris"), Kristen Connolly ("The Cabin in the Woods"), Michael Kelly ("The Adjustment Bureau") and Sakina Jaffrey ("Definitely Maybe").

"House of Cards" is executive produced by Fincher, Willimon, Joshua Donen, Eric Roth, Spacey, Dana Brunetti, Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs and John Melfi. The one-hour drama is produced by Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix.

About Netflix:
Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with more than 30 million members in 40 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including Netflix original series. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Other upcoming Netflix original series include Eli Roth's murder mystery "Hemlock Grove;" the fourth season of the critically acclaimed comedy "Arrested Development;" Jenji Kohan's series "Orange is the New Black," which stars Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon and Jason Biggs; the Ricky Gervais comedy drama "Derek;" and the second season of "Lilyhammer," which stars Steven Van Zandt.  Learn more about how Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is pioneering Internet television at http://www.netflix.com or follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

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CONTACT: Karen Barragan, +1-310-975-8664 office, +1-310-350-2969 mobile, kbarragan@netflix.com; Lindsay Colker, +1-310-734-2914 office, +1-916-296-3099 mobile, lcolker@neflix.com

Web Site: http://www.netflix.com

The Source expands with 20 new stores in 2013

All-Canadian retailer continues to grow with new and renovated locations
nationwide

BARRIE, ON, Feb. 1, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Source today announced plans
to open 20 new stores across Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and
Newfoundland in 2013.  The expansion builds on The Source's positive
momentum in 2012, when the national retailer added 67 locations across
Canada to bring its current footprint to more than 700 stores. 

"The Source's 'small box' format is really meeting the needs of
consumers looking for electronics and mobile products," said Charles
Brown, president and CEO of The Source, a Canadian company
headquartered in Barrie, Ontario.  "The pace of change in the industry
is so fast that it can make the buying experience feel complex.  Our
easy-to-shop store format and team of knowledgeable associates are
hitting the mark in providing a very accessible and intimate shopping
experience that is resonating with Canadians." 

The Source also plans to renovate 50 of its existing locations in
2013. The renovations focus on modernizing the look and feel of the
stores to better merchandise and showcase key categories like mobility
and accessories, streaming audio, DSLR Cameras, portable audio, laptops
and Smart TVs.  With these renovations, by the end of 2013, The Source
will have opened or renovated more than 200 locations as it continues
to expand and refresh its network of consumer electronics and
communications retail stores to better serve Canadians from coast to
coast. 

"In spite of the cautious economic forecast, we continue to see strong
consumer demand in categories like mobility, headphones and home
entertainment with strong  brands like Apple, Monster, Nikon, Samsung
and Sony helping to drive traffic for us," added Mr. Brown.

About The Source

Building on 40 years of excellence as an electronics retailer, The
Source (TheSource.ca) is one of Canada's largest retailers with more than 700 locations
nationwide. All stores offer a wide range of brand name consumer
electronics including communications, computing and audio products.
More than 70% of Canadians live within five kilometres of stores
operated or licensed by The Source.

SOURCE  The Source

The Source

CONTACT:  Agnes Roter
Agnes.Roter@TheSource.ca
705.728.2262 ext. 4252

MDH Radiology Selects Sectra for Nationwide Telemammography Solution

SHELTON, Connecticut, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    MDH Radiology, through its unique and comprehensive delivery model, will utilize
Sectra Breast Imaging PACS to provide remote reading of mammograms to its customers
according to a recently signed agreement with the international medical imaging IT
company,Sectra [http://www.sectra.com/medical ] (STO: SECT B).

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    The agreement also includes integrated breast density software provided by
Volpara(TM), digital reporting software and Breast Cancer Risk profiles by PenRad(TM) and
Merge Healthcare's CADstream(TM) for breast MRI readings. Via a multi-tiered service
offering, MDH Radiology will assist healthcare providers to bridge the gap in their
existing breast imaging and biopsy services.

    "It is time for all women to have access to consistent, high-quality breast care
regardless of their geographic region," says MDH Radiology Founder and President, Dr.
Hurvitz. "There is a disparity in access to critical screening and diagnostic services in
many areas of the country that is unacceptable. My mission is to connect women everywhere
with the outstanding quality of care they deserve when it comes to their breast health."

    Sectra Breast Imaging PACS is a web-based, multi-modality system featuring advanced
diagnostic tools, including integrated CAD, breast density assessment, and reporting, that
offers a single-system reading environment for mammographers. All digital breast images,
even breast tomosynthesis, regardless of modality vendor, are automatically displayed in
the same size with correct orientation and alignment, facilitating comparison of current
and prior images.

    About Sectra

    With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and
services for radiology, women's health, orthopaedics and rheumatology. More than 1,400
hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the systems daily, together
performing over 70 million radiology examinations annually. This makes Sectra one of the
world-leading companies within systems for handling digital radiology images. Sectra's
systems have been installed in North America, Scandinavia and most major countries in
Europe and the Far East. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com

    About MDH Radiology

    In response to a growing demand for high quality, technology-forward access to breast
health, internationally renowned radiologist Monica Denisse Hurvitz has founded MDH
Radiology. The new company provides state-of-the-art, concierge-style breast imaging
interpretation and breast biopsy services nationwide bridging the access gap and raising
the quality bar in women's breast health. For more information, visit
http://www.mdhradiology.com

       
        Contact: Andrea Sowitch, Director of Marketing
        Sectra North America
        E-mail: Andrea.Sowitch@sectra.com
        Phone: +1-203-925-0899 ext 268
        http://www.sectra.com/medical [http://www.futureproofpacs.com ]

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Making robots and 3D printers just got easier with the winning submissions from BeagleBoard.org's BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest

- The BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest gave developers and hobbyists two months to design an original cape plug-in board. The winning capes are: Replicape for 3D printers; Interacto providing a foundation for building robots and flying drones; and Geiger Cape, which measures radiation counts.

- All three capes will be produced and sold through Circuitco Electronics.

- BeagleBone eliminates barriers with development on a one-of-a-kind, credit-card-sized Linux computer platform based on TI's Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM® Cortex(TM)-A8 processors that runs Android 4.1.2 and Ubuntu operating systems. Capes allow hobbyists to quickly and easily enhance the sensors, actuators and interfaces available on the BeagleBone development platform.

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BeagleBoard.org announced the winners of the BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest, which invited developers, students, makers and hobbyists worldwide to create innovative new expansion boards or "capes". Made specifically for BeagleBone, a credit-card-sized Linux computer that connects with the Internet and runs software such as Android 4.1.2 and Ubuntu, capes allow hobbyists to quickly and easily enhance the sensors, actuators and interfaces available on the BeagleBone development platform. After receiving an overwhelming response, three contest winners were selected: Chris Clark, inventor of Interacto, a cape that provides a foundation for building robots and flying drones; Elias Bakken, creator of Replicape, a cape that functions as a 3D printer for BeagleBone and Matt Ranostay, designer of the Geiger Cape that registers radiation counts from background sources. The winners will each receive a $1,000 cash prize from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) and Mouser, protocol analyzer tools and other prizes from Total Phase. Circuitco Electronics will also produce and sell these original cape plug-in board designs.  Cape plug-in boards such as these offer developers a new starting point for their innovative projects.

Today, thousands of designers, makers, hobbyists and engineers like Ranostay, Bakken and Clark have adopted BeagleBone for its one-of-a-kind functionality as well as its I/O and processing power for real-time analysis provided by the Sitara((TM)) AM335x ARM® Cortex((TM))-A8 processor from TI.

Winning BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest entries
BeagleBoard.org launched the BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest on Nov. 1, 2012, and gave hobbyists two months to submit their schematic, a video and the bill of materials (BOM) for their original cape.  The three winning designs, which will increase the options of peripherals for developers across the world, were selected by BeagleBoard.org, TI and Circuitco.

Clark created Interacto, a cape that gets BeagleBone interactive with a triple axis accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer plus a 640x480 30fps camera. All sensors are digital and communicate via I2C to the BeagleBone. The camera frames are captured using the PRU-ICSS. The sensors on this cape give hobbyists and students a starting point to easily build robots and flying drones.

Bakken's Replicape helps drive 3D printing for BeagleBone and features five stepper motors, three high power MOSFETs for two extruders and one HPB. Using 3D printers, hobbyists can print plastic for their specific use while engineers and mechanical designers can create prototypes for concept development and product design to accelerate the design process and reduce time to market.

The Geiger Cape, created by Ranostay, is a design that measures radiation counts from background and test sources by utilizing multiple Geiger tubes. The cape can be used to detect low-level radiation, which is needed in certain industries such as security and medical.

"The BeagleBoard Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest is a testament to how active the BeagleBone platform is in the community," said Jason Kridner, community advocate, BeagleBoard.org enthusiast and employee of TI. "As a result, we received an overwhelming response for the contest making it very difficult to narrow down the winners to three. Each submission was innovative and well developed. We're extremely thrilled to be working with the winners to make these capes available to the open-source community."

"We're so excited that we will be releasing three new cape plug-in board designs to the BeagleBoard.org community," said Clint Cooley, president, Circuitco. "With these new designs, hobbyists, developers and engineers will be able transform ideas into unique projects that will continue to impact the open-source community."

BeagleBoard.org community members expand development options for BeagleBone
Inspired to expand development options for their BeagleBone mini-computer platforms, participants in the BeagleBoard.org community have already created numerous cape plug-in boards to enhance BeagleBone's capabilities with cameras, LCD touch screens, motor controls, battery power and more. The cape plug-in boards can be plugged into BeagleBone's two 46-pin dual-row expansion headers, providing similar headers so that up to four cape plug-in boards can be stacked at a time.

There are currently more than 30 BeagleBone cape plug-in boards that were created by the BeagleBoard.org community. Popular capes include the BeagleBone LCD7 Cape, which delivers touch screen capability, the BeagleBone Camera Cape, which enhances automatic identification and data capture with sensors, and the Weather Cape, which provides data including temperature, barometric pressure, humidity and ambient light. BeagleBone users also benefit from the thriving BeagleBoard.org community of more than 5,000 active members who interact and collaborate through an online support system.

For more information on the winning cape design submissions, visit http://beagleboard.org/capecontest/winners. For more information about capes, visit http://beagleboard.org/cape.

About BeagleBoard.org
A small group of enthusiastic engineers interested in creating powerful, open and embedded devices are pioneering new ground in open hardware and have worked together on the concept and realization of the BeagleBone, BeagleBoard and BeagleBoard-xM. The resulting open-source hardware platforms bridge desktop and embedded development, allowing developers to design to their specification and collaborate with the open source community on creative new applications. The BeagleBoard.org community has more than 5,000 members and aims to engage passionate developers and fuel their innovations, whether they are designing projects for work or fun. With publicly hosted open source software, social media feeds of on-going development and an active community mailing list and live chat, developers have easy access to support and exchange of ideas. Visit http://www.beagleboard.org to get started today.

SOURCE  BeagleBoard.org

BeagleBoard.org

CONTACT: Maemalynn Meanor, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2564, mmeanor@golinharris.com, or Laura Billatos, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2538, lsayed@golinharris.com

Web Site: http://beagleboard.org

Best Cell Phone Tracking Software on Market - mSpy

LONDON, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    The cell phone is a powerful piece of technology that has quickly transformed from an
ordinary phone call transceiver to an amazingly sophisticated minicomputer with a vast set
of features. One of the latest developments in cellular phones is cell phone tracking
software. A major player in this new field is mSpy.com that has gained a high level of
respect for their efficient and reasonably priced cell phone spy [http://www.mspy.com ]
software available for the most popular OS, including iPhone, Android, BlackBerry,
Symbian, and Windows Mobile platforms.

    The spokesperson for the site has recently announced the division of its product into
mSpy Home Premium and mSpy Business. Now, customers can choose between these two
subscription packages according to their cell phone tracking needs.

    mSpy Home [http://www.mspy.com/product.html ] Premium comes packed with a vast array
of monitoring features that will provide you with the information about the activities of
your children or other family members. It will go all lengths to ensure discreet
monitoring of the target cell phone or tablet. If your children are roaming around with
the wrong company, mSpy Home Premium will come quite practical as it has been designed to
alarm you before something undesirable takes place. Simply install this application onto
their mobile device before handing it to them, and you'll be able to keep tabs on your
children when they are away from the home while still seeing to it they are not abusing
their cell phone privileges.

    mSpy Business [http://www.mspy.com/product_business.html ] subscription package will
be a great asset for any sized company since it offers business owners a comprehensive
employee tracking software solution. This product is designed to minimize or totally curb
down abuse of company cell phones issued to employees. By means of mSpy cell phone
monitoring software, businesses owners will find out how their employees are using the
mobile devices they have been entrusted with. mSpy Business is more cost-effective than
the subscription for home use and offers the Premium support services to its subscribers.

    About mSpy.com

    mSpy.com is an online retailer of innovative cell phone tracking software.

    For more information please visit http://www.mspy.com

    Kate Pirs, Support Team: UK +44(0)20-8133-8717, USA +1-800-713-7528.

    Press and Media: media@mspy.com, Marketing marketing@mspy.com

mSpy.com

Introduction of Start-up zone at the Cloud Connect Conference

MUMBAI, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    UBM India today announced special zone for Start-ups in the 2nd edition of Cloud
Connect [http://www.cloudconnectevent.in ] India.

    After its phenomenal success in Santa Clara, USA, and its first edition in Bangalore,
India in 2012, the Cloud Connect conference & expo will once again take place on June 12th
& 13th in Mumbai.

    The second edition of Cloud Connect conference has scaled a new height to improve the
program to increase the user experience for their exhibitors. The conference and expo will
introduce: Cloud Startup Zone!

    One of the biggest features of the 2013 conference is the Startup Central, where
entrepreneurs will pair up with the targeted audience, one-on-one, to discuss the
challenges they encounter with their offerings. The idea is to launch a new component of
the show that will further enhance the experience, especially for Startup entrepreneurs:
Startup Zone!

    The goal of Startup Zone is to offer exclusivity to the exhibits that are close to the
Startup Central area, only to nascent companies. This will ensure better segment the
exhibit floor and allow attendees to navigate at ease.

    Cloud Connect announced "Call for Papers "on December 5th, 2012. The last date to
submit speaker proposals is February 15, 2013. To submit proposals, visit
http://www.cloudconnectevent.in

    About UBM India:

    UBM India is a part of UBM plc which is a leading global business media company. We
inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in
print, providing them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus
on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from
journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists, around the world. UBM
worldwide organizes 300 events, publishes 200 magazines and periodicals and host 200
websites.

    UBM India with its technology and publishing division - UBM Technology Media, started
in May 2007, brought the power of trusted IT media brands to technology and business
decision makers through online properties, IT gatherings and industry-leading magazines
with renowned IT brands like CRN (http://www.crn.in) and Information Week
(http://www.informationweek.in), TechOnline India (http://www.techonlineindia.com
); Bank & Systems Technology India (http://www.banktechindia.com). ESC India; Interop;
FTS; ICSC and other customized IT related events are innovative marketing solutions to
help create long-term, profitable relationships with technology builders, sellers and
buyers. For more information, please contact, Sanket Karode, Marketing:
sanket.karode@ubm.com

    The early bird exhibit discount ends on 30th March 2013. To request a booth, please
contact:

    Salil Warior, salil.warior@ubm.com, +91-99875-80188

    Surajit Bit, surajit.bit@ubm.com, +91-98734-45423

    To know more about Cloud Connect, visit http://www.cloudconnectevent.in

UBM India

Formerly known as Clear Protector, zNitro will offer an exceptional selection of accessories for mobile and electronic devices at Macworld/iWorld 2013.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  zNitro (znitro.com), a Clear Protector company, today announced it will launch its exclusive lineup of Nitro electronics accessories at Macworld/iWorld 2013. zNitro will be located at Booth 809 in the North Hall of this gala San Francisco event scheduled for January 30 - February 2, 2013. zNitro plans to offer an outstanding array of electronic accessories for consumers that will include the following innovative product lines:

    --  Nitro Glass- Hammer Tested and rugged, these tempered glass screen
        protectors are an ideal solution for cell phones and tablet computing
        devices.
    --  Nitro Carbon-Designed to keep cell phones safe from scratching, the
        Nitro Carbon lineup is available in a range of stylish colors and
        designs.
    --  Nitro Power- These elite charging accessories provide the power cell
        phone and tablet computer users need to stay connected while on the go.
    --  Nitro Accessories- Nitro's selection of high-quality cases and bumpers
        include a range of items designed specifically for Apple's family of
        products to include the iPhone, iPad and other Apple exclusives.
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Building on the exceptional reputation for quality established by its Clear Protector predecessor, zNitro will continue to offer outstanding value and top-of-the-line products for consumers.

The company's robot, Z, will also be on hand to demonstrate the rugged durability of the zNitro lineup of protective screens by dancing Gangnam Style on top of them without breaking a single one. This entertaining demonstration is sure to attract a crowd and will enhance zNitro's visibility in the electronic accessories marketplace. Consumers and industry professionals can stop in to check out the entertainment and to learn more about zNitro's extensive lineup of electronic device accessories.

About zNitro

Based in Sandy, Utah and formerly known as Clear Protector, zNitro has been a force for innovation and a source for high-quality accessories for modern electronic devices since 2007. From screen protectors to charging stations, zNitro offers a comprehensive range of solutions for consumer technology needs.

SOURCE  zNitro

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CONTACT: Gregory Norris, +1-801-671-5678, pr@znitro.com

Web Site: http://www.znitro.com

Concierge Technologies Buys Out Minority Shareholders in Janus Cam

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Concierge Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CNCG) today announced that it has purchased all of the shares of Wireless Village db/Janus Cam that were not owned by Concierge Technologies, thus making Wireless Village once again its wholly owned subsidiary. The purchase was made through a stock-for-stock exchange whereby the minority shareholders of Wireless Village, who held approximately 49% of the equity, received in the aggregate 10,000,000 shares of Concierge Technologies Series B Convertible, Voting, Preferred stock in exchange for their shares of Wireless Village.

Wireless Village, a Nevada corporation which operates under the fictitious business name of "Janus Cam", has been marketing video recording devices that incorporate a high-definition dual lens recorder that is captured to an integrated mini DVR along with audio and GPS-based positioning data. The devices, known generically as "drive cameras" are used as a valuable fleet management tool by the taxi and limo industry where Janus Cam has garnered a significant market share. Fleet managers are able to review synchronized video, audio, street level vehicle tracking, speed and event data to research various incidents such as speeding, collisions and impacts, driver behavior, credit card fraud and other illegal acts. Janus Cam (formerly known as 3(rd) Eye Cam) began operations in 2010 and has seen gross revenues grow from a modest $35,000 per year to nearly $3 million for 2012. By acquiring the minority interest in Janus Cam, Concierge is able to bring 100% of that revenue stream back onto the income statement.

Concurrent with the exchange of shares, the Board of Directors of Concierge accepted the resignations of James Kirk and Patrick Flaherty as directors and the appointment of Peter Park, Nelson Choi, Hansu Kim and Matt Gonzalez to the 7-member board. David Neibert, Allen Kahn and Samuel Wu will remain on the board as the other 3 members.

With a focus now on its core business, Janus Cam, Concierge has sold its wholly owned subsidiary Planet Halo to Edward Wu, a Concierge shareholder, in exchange for a forgiveness of inter-company debt and redemption of 1,101,591 shares of Concierge Technologies Series B Convertible, Voting, Preferred stock. Planet Halo had been involved in the business of wireless Internet service, but when that effort was discontinued in 2010 it had become a non-operating entity providing only marketing and product research functions.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of our future performance, acquisitions or dispositions of interests, debt obligations, additional financing requirements, the effect of economic conditions generally and in the communications and information technology markets specifically, and uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

For further information contact:

Concierge Technologies, Inc.
dneibert@conciergetech.net
866.800.2978 ext.3
http://www.conciergetech.net
http://www.januscam.com

SOURCE  Concierge Technologies, Inc.

Concierge Technologies, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.conciergetech.net

IBM Announces Breakthrough with Combination of Security Intelligence and Big Data

Data analytics helps organizations hunt for cyber attacks

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced attacks, widespread fraud and the pervasive use of social media, mobile and cloud computing are drastically altering the security landscape. As organizations increasingly need to manage Big Data, the way that corporate data needs to be protected is rapidly changing.

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To aid in the detection of stealthy threats that can hide in the increasing mounds of data, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Security Intelligence with Big Data, combining leading security intelligence with big data analytics capabilities for both external cyber security threats and internal risk detection and prevention. IBM Security Intelligence with Big Data provides a comprehensive approach that allows security analysts to extend their analysis well beyond typical security data and to hunt for malicious cyber activity.

This new solution combines real-time correlation for continuous insight, custom analytics across massive structured data (such as security device alerts, operating system logs, DNS transactions and network flows) and unstructured data (such as emails, social media content, full packet information and business transactions), and forensic capabilities for evidence gathering. The combination helps organizations address the most vexing security challenges, including advanced persistent threats, fraud and insider threats.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is a leading financial services transaction clearing and settlement provider linking funds and carriers with their distribution networks and handling more than 3.6 million securities from 122 countries and territories valued at US$39.5 trillion. DTCC protects the financial markets and systems as a whole, using scale and expertise with advanced data analytics to perfect a more robust, unified infrastructure and promote solutions that systematically reduce risks, amplify operating efficiency and minimize cost for the member firms.

"As the sophistication and technological means of cyber-criminals increase, the financial industry and government need to move to a risk-based framework that incorporates the dynamic nature of the threat landscape," said Mark Clancy, CISO, Managing Director, Technology Risk Management, DTCC. "We need to move from a world where we 'farm' security data and alerts with various prevention and detection tools to a situation where we actively 'hunt' for cyber-attackers in our networks. IBM's Security Intelligence with Big Data solution gives us a practical way to gain visibility across our environment. We're gaining real-time security awareness and meaningful insight into historical activity across years of diverse data."

"Leveraging assets from across IBM, we are on a relentless push to expand the scope of our security intelligence capabilities for clients," said Brendan Hannigan, General Manager of IBM's Security Systems Division. "Our goal is to provide actionable insight into every bit of data, no matter where it resides across the network, and help clients learn from past activity to better secure the future."

For forward-leaning organizations seeking advanced insight into security risks, IBM Security Intelligence with Big Data helps provide unprecedented powers of detection by combining deep security expertise with analytical insights on a massive scale. The solution helps organizations answer questions they could never ask before, by widening the scope of investigation to new data types. By analyzing structured, enriched security data alongside unstructured enterprise data, the IBM solution helps find malicious activity hidden deep in the masses of an organization's data.

"Success today is too often defined as the absence of failure by the information security industry, instead of the demonstration of effectiveness. We do a lot of things in our profession that are hard to observe and hard to quantify. But any time you can measure the success or failure in a provable way, you can produce a much better outcome," Mark Clancy, CISO, Managing Director, Technology Risk Management, DTCC said.

Integrated Security Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Advanced Use Cases

Security use cases such as advanced persistent threat detection, fraud detection and insider threat analysis require a new class of solutions that can analyze more data, with more flexibility, and deliver more accurate results.

Made in IBM Labs, IBM Security Intelligence with Big Data unites the real-time security correlation and anomaly detection capabilities of the IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform with the custom analysis and exploration of vast business data provided by IBM InfoSphere BigInsights. The result is an integrated solution that combines intelligent monitoring and alerting with a workbench for threat and risk analysts to analyze and explore security and enterprise data in ways previously not possible.

Key capabilities include:

    --  Real-time correlation and anomaly detection of diverse security and
        network data
    --  High-speed querying of security intelligence data
    --  Flexible big data analytics across structured and unstructured data -
        including security, email, social media, business process,
        transactional, device, and other data
    --  Graphical front-end tool for visualizing and exploring big data
    --  Forensics for deep visibility into network activity
Rich Solutions with a Robust Roadmap

Included in IBM Security Intelligence with Big Data is an extensive set of pre-packaged security intelligence content, ranging from a comprehensive security data taxonomy and automated data normalization, to pre-defined rules and dashboards that codify industry best practices and accelerate time to value.  IBM plans to deliver InfoSphere BigInsights Application Accelerators for specific use cases, to further accelerate deployment and enhance benefits.

The solution is additionally backed by expert professional services from IBM.  These capabilities help clients kickstart their big data security initiatives through design best practices and proven implementation expertise.  The solution is also supported by IBM Security Services, which helps clients manage day-to-day security operations by providing real-time management and monitoring of diverse technologies, such as SIEM, and complimentary services such as security assessments, and incident response and preparedness.

Availability

IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform products and IBM Big Data Platform products, including IBM InfoSphere BigInsights, are available immediately.

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About IBM Security

IBM's security portfolio provides the security intelligence to help organizations holistically protect their people, data, applications and infrastructure. IBM offers solutions for identity and access management, security information and event management, database security, application development, risk management, endpoint management, next-generation intrusion protection and more. IBM operates one of the world's broadest security research and development, and delivery organizations. This comprises 10 security operations centers, nine IBM Research centers, 11 software security development labs and an Institute for Advanced Security with chapters in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. IBM monitors 15 billion security events per day in more than 130 countries and holds more than 3,000 security patents.

For more information on IBM security, please visit: http://www.ibm.com/security.

All client examples cited or described are presented as illustrations of the manner in which some clients have used IBM products and the results they may have achieved. Actual environmental costs and performance characteristics will vary depending on individual client configurations and conditions.

IT system security involves protecting systems and information through prevention, detection and response to improper access from within and outside your enterprise. Improper access can result in information being altered, destroyed, misappropriated or misused or can result in damage to or misuse of your systems, including for use in attacks on others. No IT system or product should be considered completely secure and no single product, service or security measure can be completely effective in preventing improper use or access. IBM systems, products and services are designed to be part of a comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products or services to be most effective. IBM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ARE IMMUNE FROM, OR WILL MAKE YOUR ENTERPRISE IMMUNE FROM, THE MALICIOUS OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY PARTY.

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FairPoint Closes on Sale of its Idaho Operations to Blackfoot Telecommunications Group

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) announced today that it has completed the sale of the capital stock of its Idaho-based operations to Blackfoot Telecommunications Group of Missoula, Montana for approximately $30 million in gross cash proceeds.

FairPoint's Idaho properties served more than 5,000 residential and business customers in eastern Idaho. On an annual basis, the properties contributed approximately $8 million in revenue and approximately $5 million in EBITDA, with capital expenditures of approximately $1 million.

Blackfoot Telecommunications Group traces its origins to the founding of the Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative in 1954 and through its various organizations delivers telecommunications services to more than 20,000 customers in western Montana and Idaho.

As a result of the sale, 11 FairPoint employees based in Idaho will be joining the Blackfoot organization.

About FairPoint Communications, Inc.   
FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) is a leading communications provider of broadband Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other high-capacity data services to customers in communities across 17 states. Through its fast, reliable fiber network, FairPoint delivers high-quality data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. FairPoint delivers VantagePoint(SM) services through its resilient IP-based network in northern New England. This state-of-the-art fiber network provides carrier Ethernet connections to support the surging bandwidth and performance requirements for cloud-based applications like network storage, disaster recovery, distance learning, medical imaging, video conferencing and CAD/CAM along with traditional voice, VoIP, video and Internet access solutions. Additional information about FairPoint products and services is available at http://www.FairPoint.com. You can also connect with FairPoint on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/fairpoint) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myfairpoint).

About Blackfoot Telecommunications Group   
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group (Blackfoot) offers advanced telecommunications solutions to customers in Missoula and throughout Montana and Idaho including voice, data, IT and security services. Blackfoot's fiber optic network expands through 6,500-square-miles of Western Montana. Named after the Blackfoot River running through much of the territory it serves, Blackfoot was originally established in 1954 as Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Blackfoot can be reached at 406-541-5000 or at http://www.blackfoot.com.   

SOURCE  FairPoint Communications, Inc.

FairPoint Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Lee Newitt, 704-344-8150, lnewitt@fairpoint.com; Media Contact: Sabina Haskell, +1-802-658-7351, shaskell@fairpoint.com

Web Site: http://www.fairpoint.com

Cavium Announces Project Thunder Software Development Platform for Cloud and Data Centers

Software Development Platform offers full development environment to port and scale virtualized cloud and datacenter applications on Cavium 64-bit ARMv8 processors

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and the digital home, today announced the availability of Project Thunder software development platform kit (SDK). Project Thunder is a family of 64-bit ARM®v8 processors targeting next generation energy efficient cloud and data center markets.

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Project Thunder provides a scalable family of 64-bit ARMv8 processors incorporated into a highly differentiated SoC architecture optimized for cloud and datacenter applications. The family of SoCs will integrate high-performance compute, networking, security, storage along with targeted workload application acceleration and high-speed industry standard IOs. Project Thunder processors will provide significantly better price, performance and power value proposition over alternative solutions for target applications.

The Project Thunder SDK offers a full Linux operating system, toolchain and example applications that will enable ISVs and programmers to start distributed-computing development on the latest 64-bit ARMv8 architecture. Middleware such as enterprise application and data integration and messaging can be ported. Full applications like web frontends LAMP and Memcached can be supported and scaled across a massive number of virtual machines.  Data center and cloud management applications can be ported to setup cloud workloads with multiple application tiers with dynamic provisioning and on-the-fly upgrade ability.

The Project Thunder SDK provides programmers access to an array of cache coherent 64-bit ARMv8 CPU cores, Interrupt Controller, Network connectively, Mass storage interface, Timers, SMMU and console. All device drivers and utilities required for the Project Thunder platform components are included. The SDK also includes a cross development platform enabling programmers to write their own applications or build third party packages for Project Thunder. In addition, the SDK includes a UEFI compliant firmware which is used to boot OS images.

"Cavium is a leading processor vendor with over a decade of experience in successfully delivering high performance, high-core count 64-bit multicore processors that are being used by Tier-1 system providers to build best-in-class solutions," said M. Raghib Hussain, CTO & Corporate Vice President Software, Cavium. "Project Thunder SDK will jump start the transition of cloud and datacenter workloads to next generation, high performance, low power Project Thunder 64-bit ARMv8 SOCs from Cavium."

Availability: 
The Project Thunder SDK is currently available for selected partners. Application programmers interested in access can apply for access by completing the form at: http://www.cavium.com/thundersdk_access_application.html

ARM is registered trademark of ARM Limited

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.

About Cavium   
Cavium is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and the digital home. Cavium offers a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in performance up to 100 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium's processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium's principal offices are in San Jose, California with design team locations in California, Massachusetts, India and China. For more information, please visit: http://www.cavium.com

Note on Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions and current expectations. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to Cavium's ability to design, develop, manufacture, assemble and test Project Thunder products and technologies; Cavium's ability to forecast market demand, future technological developments and implementation factors for Project Thunder products, including the Project Thunder SDK; Cavium's ability to penetrate new product markets; competition in performance, price and other product factors in Cavium's current and future product markets; whether Cavium is successful in marketing its products; and other risks and uncertainties described more fully in our documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about these and other risks that may impact Cavium's business are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2012. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and we assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Angel Atondo, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, Cavium, +1-408-943-7417, angel.atondo@cavium.com

Web Site: http://www.cavium.com

Cavium Announces Carrier Grade, Enterprise Quality, Commercial Software Development Environment for All OCTEON® Processors

New SDK 3 Incorporates Complete Commercial Development Environment, Linux 3.x Support and Full Carrier Grade Linux Distribution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and the digital home, today announced a new commercial software development environment for all OCTEON(®) processors. Software Development Kit 3 (SDK 3) provides a fully integrated Carrier Grade quality Linux 3.x distribution and bare metal software capabilities that can take advantage of the wide range of hardware accelerators included in OCTEON processors. Cavium's OCTEON family is the industry's leading embedded multi-core processor line designed into enterprise, data center and service provider equipment including routers, switches, appliances, 3G/4G LTE wireless base stations, RNCs, xGSNs, evolved packet core, services gateways, DPI equipment, storage switches and intelligent server adapters.

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Time to market and the provision of rich services are top of mind for providers of Next-Generation Networks (NGN) as they strive to handle the explosive increase in traffic because of the fast adoption of cloud technology and the rapid expansion of mobile broadband, as well as increased exchange of multimedia and video rich content. Higher traffic coupled with the need for intelligent application-aware and secure processing not only requires advanced multi-core processors and dedicated hardware acceleration, but also efficient, top class software development capabilities to go along with it.

"With our full-range of OCTEON processors now in production, the time was right to also extend our software offerings, and this is by far the richest software development kit we have ever released for our market-leading OCTEON family of processors," said YJ Kim, Vice President, Infrastructure Processor Division, Cavium. "We have combined all of the features of our previous SDK into SDK 3, dramatically enhanced the features and capabilities in our Linux support and we have added commercial level support and engineering service options to help customers speed their complete hardware and software solutions to market."

SDK 3 includes:

    --  Common SDK with broad support across all OCTEON families of processors
    --  Latest Linux Kernel, device drivers and Tools - 3.4 Kernel, GCC 4.7, GDB
        7.4
    --  Advanced user space application layer
    --  Extended Virtualization support - LXC Container and LibVirt
    --  Simple Executive libraries, sample code and tools - bare metal operating
        system
    --  Yocto Project Build Tools or rpm build system
    --  Cycle Accurate Simulator for OCTEON
    --  LTTng - Tracing Tools
    --  Real Time Linux support
    --  Eclipse based IDE FastStart program - includes 5 seat license
New to SDK 3 are options for customers to sign up for commercial grade support with guaranteed response times, time to initial workaround and time to final resolution, all specified as part of a commercial service level agreement.  Both Annual Unlimited and Annual per Incident packages are available and include maintenance and security patch streams.

Cavium offers production-ready TurboDPI software and Data Plane Acceleration Toolkits that utilize the features in our SDKs and the extensive range of OCTEON hardware acceleration capabilities to speed DPI, packet handling, TCP, IP, SSL and IPSEC processing.

Cavium also offers a wide range of services delivered by our world-class solutions and services team to assist customers with their projects and speed their time to market.

SDK 3 is based on the same Linux 3.4 that both MontaVista and Wind River have chosen for their distributions, which will make porting of applications significantly easier.

Availability: The main SDK 3 for OCTEON II is available now to early access customers.

About Cavium

Cavium is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and the digital home. Cavium offers a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in performance from 10 Mbps to over 100 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium's processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium's principal offices are in San Jose, California with design team locations in California, Massachusetts, India and China. For more information, please visit: http://www.cavium.com.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.

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CONTACT: Cavium, Angel Atondo, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, +1-408-943-7417, angel.atondo@cavium.com

Web Site: http://www.cavium.com

Samsung Mobile and Internationally Recognized Designer Alexander Wang Partner for Industry's First Crowd-Sourced Design Process to Benefit Art Start Charity

Creative expression and drawing tools on the Samsung GALAXY Note II will be used to interpret inspiration for the creation of a limited-edition bag

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, and New York-based designer Alexander Wang announced today a collaboration to create the industry's first co-created print inspired by crowd-sourced sketches and images using the GALAXY Note II. The print will appear on a limited-edition bag that will be sold in key markets around the world to raise funds for Art Start, an award-winning, nationally-recognized charity that uses the arts to nurture the creative talents of at-risk children and youth. 

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Leveraging the GALAXY Note II's inherent create-and-share benefit, Wang will engage a group ofspecial friends, stylists, photographers, and others to create "doodles" - an image, pattern, or a photo - on their GALAXY Note II device. Gathering from active idea-capturing and immediate-sharing, the celebrated New York designer will then curate these sketches into one collectively-inspired final print. 

"I am most inspired from my everyday life and the people that surround me, so the idea of a co-creation with the people that I admire and respect the most is very exciting," said Alexander Wang. "This collaboration represents a new way that technology and stylecan come together. And, through a concerted effort, I am happy to be a part of supporting such a great charity as Art Start that embraces creativity and art in a way that can change lives."

Wang quickly joined the fashion elite after winning the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2008. He is recognized for his global fashion sensibility that exudes a sense of irony and ease. Wang's knack for pushing boundaries and delightfully surprising his consumers made him the perfect partner for Samsung's most cutting-edge technology.

"Wang's passion for experimentation, his playful sensibility and his on-the-go lifestyle are the traits that we seek to empower with the Samsung GALAXY Note II," said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Samsung Mobile. "Technology is becoming more deeply linked with the creative processes of fashion designers, and Samsung products are empowering users with the freedom to be creative and productive without limits. As technology and fashion converge, we will continue to create products that inspire passion through innovation."

The multi-tasking GALAXY Note II, with a perfect viewing experience and unique and differentiated features, allows users to discover information and capture their ideas faster, express thoughts freely and manage tasks more efficiently. It is the ultimate smartphone for creative, expressive and unique individuals. Consumers can easily use the phone's simple expression tools to personalize messages with the S Pen, share calendars and contacts, write information while on a call, or share links to maps, YouTube videos and apps, making it ideal for those constantly on the move. Thanks to the GALAXY Note II's 5.5" HD Super AMOLED screen, they will also be able to see crystal clear images on a larger screen.

Art Start is a New York City-based non-profit organization that uses the arts to save lives and to transform communities. Focusing on at-risk children and youth between the ages of 5 - 21, Art Start's creative arts workshops seek to nurture the creativity and talents of their youth participants, while instilling the confidence to pursue meaningful opportunities in life.

"As we have found over the past 21 years, art is the starting point of a process; the medium through which change takes place," said Johanna De Los Santos, Executive Director at Art Start. "By partnering with Alexander Wang and Samsung mobile, we'll be providing our youth with exceptional opportunities that are typically not available. By inspiring and enabling our participants with technology, industry mentorships and direction, we'll demonstrate how creativity begets success and happiness." 

In addition to partnering with Wang, Samsung mobile is also an official sponsor of New York Fashion Week. Samsung mobile will host an exclusive VIP lounge that will engage and inspire the fashion elite with the power of the Samsung GALAXY products. Art Start students will also get a backstage look at this iconic NYC event through on-site visits and mentorship opportunities. Media can also take advantage of the media tents with working stations and high-speed internet, as well as courtesy battery replacements during the show. Follow the action at Fashion Week via the #GalaxyNoteFW hashtag. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in consumer electronics andthecore components that go into them. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 227,000 people across 75 countries with annual sales exceeding US$143 billion. Our goal is opening new possibilities for people everywhere. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

About Alexander Wang
San-Francisco born Wang launched his eponymous label with a full women's ready-to-wear line in Spring 2007. He was the recipient of the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund in 2008, and in 2009, was recognized by his peers by winning the Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year and the Swiss Textiles Award. In 2009, Wang also launched the T by Alexander Wang women's and Footwear line, followed by the Men's T by Alexander Wang a year later. The brand's ready-to-wear line for men was launched in 2011 and Wang was acknowledged by GQ as Best Menswear Designer of the Year and by the CFDA for Best Accessory Designer that same year.

In addition to its flagship store in SoHo, New York, there are over 15 Alexander Wang stores worldwide, with Men's and Women's categories offering ready-to-wear, T by Alexander Wang, Accessories (such as handbags, footwear and small leather goods) and the OBJECTS collection. His collections may be viewed at http://www.alexanderwang.com

About Art Start
Founded in 1991, Art Start is an award-winning, nationally recognized model for using the creative arts to transform young, at-risk lives. Through Art Start's daily creative arts workshops taking place inside some of the city's loneliest places, at-risk youth living in New York City collaborate with local teaching artists and educators who donate their time and guidance to nurture the youth's creativity and talents. To date, Art Start has given over 11,000 young people the chance to find their voices in a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment. Visit http://www.art-start.org to learn more about the organization.

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IBM Helps McDonald's Serve Up Social Collaboration To Transform Workforce

Global Food Service Retailer Embraces the Social, Mobile and Cloud to Drive Growth

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) South Africa, part of the global leading global food service retailer, is using IBM social business software to embrace the convergence of social, mobile and cloud facilitating its expansion to new markets and enabling its employees to collaborate more effectively.

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McDonald's is working with IBM and its Business Partner, Knowledge Dimension, to transform the way its almost 200 restaurants and 8000 employees communicate and collaborate, thereby helping the company communicate and operate more effectively. McDonald's will begin transforming into a social enterprise to help geographically dispersed employees to communicate more effectively, sharing ideas that will allow them to deliver exceptional customer service.

Established in South Africa in November 1995, this market is considered one of the most successful markets for McDonald's international and initially opened 30 restaurants in just 23 months. The company has trained and employed almost 8000 South Africans at various levels, including franchisees, restaurant managers and crew.

"With our intended aggressive expansion plans - growing the number of restaurants by approximately 25 restaurants a year - improved communications is undoubtedly a business imperative," says Greg Solomon, Managing Director for McDonald's South Africa. "Equipping our employees with a social network to improve communication is critical in helping us fulfill our brand promise to customers for quality, service, cleanliness, and value."

Challenged by having to communicate across this vastly dispersed organisation, the company sought a more effective way to reach every one of their crew, driving engagement and collaboration across the system.

"The company's 'Engagement with our People' initiative kick started in 2011, intended to implement processes and tools between head office, Owner Operators (Franchisees), restaurant managers and crew (employees) to increase productivity, improve decision-making and achieve measurable business results has been hugely accelerated with this solution, giving management and staff a new way of interacting, collaborating and sharing information and expertise," says Gary Swale, Director, Business Development, Knowledge Dimension.

McDonald's SA is currently using IBM Connections and IBM Sametime instant messaging software to support internal communication and training requirements across their branch network.

The McDonald's crew (staff at restaurant level) will access the platform via an innovative, first-to-market in South Africa, mobile solution, supplemented by in-restaurant touch screen docking stations. This phase is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2013.

"McDonald's decision to embrace social business is pioneering and is reflective of the need to find smarter ways of working," says Alistair Rennie, general manager, social business, IBM. "McDonald's is taking a purposeful approach, using social technologies to engage employees, empower customers and drive organizational performance to secure a competitive advantage."

The agreement with McDonald's was signed in late 2012.

CONTACT
Dana Anastasi
+1-857-259-0866
danastasi@us.ibm.com

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Scratch Tracks(TM) Changes the Game with IMIXID® G-RIPPER(TM) iPhone Cases and BLOOMBOX(TM) Speakers!

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MacWorld 2013 -- Scratch Tracks(TM) changes the game with the introduction of IMIXID® G-RIPPER iPhone Cases and BLOOMBOX Speakers!  IMIXID's G-RIPPER enables handheld gamers on iPhone, iPad and Android to now enjoy extended gaming play with an ergonomic, comfortable and protective case. The G-RIPPER's familiar hand positioning allows for natural more responsive gaming and the ribbed combed structure will protect your device in the event of an unforeseen crash.  G-RIPPERS come in a variety of colors and their design is reminiscent of original 70's  Sci-Fi. Retail pricing will be $19.99-$29.99 and G-Rippers will be available in April.

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In another move IMIXID brings back the old school with the BLOOMBOX portable handheld Bluetooth speaker. The BLOOMBOX mini-speaker, like the Ghetto blaster of yesteryear packs a punch with outsized sound and a built-in power bank function. The BLOOMBOX uses 2x40mm full range drivers and a Bounce Back(TM) passive bass boosting radiator subwoofer. Powered by a 2200 mHA Lithium Polymer batter, the BLOOMBOX has up to 15 hours of playback time and can be used to simultaneously charge a handheld device while playing music. BLOOMBOX connects using Bluetooth V2 including A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP profiles and a built-in mic with advanced noise-cancelling capacities for clear hands free communications.

BLOOMBOX will be available in MAY and comes in Black, Neon Pink and Blue with retail pricing starting at $99.99.

ABOUT:
SCRATCH TRACKS
Living in the Mix(TM)
Cultural engineers manufacturing music, mobility, fashion and technology for go-go lifestyles.

RETRO-ELECTRIC: THE CULTURE OF REVOLUTION

The Culture of Revolution is on a collision course with retro caused by a spiraling acceleration of electricity. Living life on the go-go, time moves faster, distances grow shorter and we constantly need more power. Scratch Tracks, Living in the Mix(TM) mashes these forces into a social network of brands engineered for the retro-electric clicksters. Our range includes: Fydelity® Stereobags, Mixie(TM) Mixed Gear Bikes, Neon Green® Soular Powers, Stache & IMIXID(TM) Go-Go Gadgets. Each brand focuses on a core genre, but themes of music/sharing, mobility/connectivity, storage/power permeate the designs for smooth blending of their unique grooves.

Launched in 2009 with a dollar and a dream, Scratch Tracks has developed into a micro-multinational with direct distribution globally.  Scratch Tracks HQ is in Long Beach California, USA and has offices in Amsterdam and Shenzhen. Scratch Tracks brands can be found internationally at stores such as Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, Henri Bendel, Galeries Lafayette, Beams, Fenwicks, Peek & Cloppenberg, Ansons, FNAC and others.

    LINKS:
    PHONE:                                        +1 917 677 8031
    CONTACT:  jason@scratch-tracks.com
    WEB:      http://www.scratch-tracks.com
    FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SCRATCHTRACKS
    TWITTER:  twitter.com/SCRATCHTRACKS
    YOUTUBE:  http://www.youtube.com/user/ScratchTracksU
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Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. Receives Stockholder Approval Of Acquisition Of Row 44 And 86% Of Advanced Inflight Alliance AG

Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. Receives Stockholder Approval Of Acquisition Of Row 44 And 86% Of Advanced Inflight Alliance AG

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: EAGL; EAGLW; EAGLU) ("Global Eagle") announced today that its stockholders approved its business combination transaction in which it will acquire Row 44, Inc. (Row 44), a satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment content provider for commercial airlines, and 86% of the shares of Advanced Inflight Alliance AG (AIA), the world's leading provider of innovative content and solutions for the in-flight entertainment business, during a special meeting in lieu of 2012 and 2013 annual meetings of stockholders held today.  Approximately 94% of the shares voted by public stockholders were voted in favor of the business combination.

In addition to approving the business combination transaction, Global Eagle's stockholders also approved all of the other proposals which came before the special meeting.  Global Eagle's public stockholders holding an aggregate of 8,828,419 shares of common stock did not redeem their shares, thereby satisfying the closing condition in the Row 44 merger agreement which required that at least 3,955,833 public shares not be redeemed.  The closing of the business combination is expected to occur as soon as practicable.

About Advanced Inflight Alliance AG
Advanced Inflight Alliance AG (AIA) is the world's leading provider of innovative content and solutions for the in-flight entertainment industry. AIA, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and its subsidiaries are market-leading companies pioneering in the "passenger experience" sector which provide content solutions such as international and local audio, video, applications, games and services to the majority of the world's airlines. AIA was incorporated in Germany in 1998 and completed its initial public offering in 1999.

About Row 44
Row 44, Inc. is a satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment content provider for commercial airlines. Row 44 enables airlines worldwide to provide their travelers with high-speed Internet connectivity, access to world-class entertainment content, including live television and streaming Video-On-Demand, and local activities that can be booked en route, all streamed directly to their Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Row 44, through its airline partners, has a fleet of approximately 450 high-speed Wi-Fi-enabled planes that operate over land and sea. The Row 44 platform uses Ku-band satellite technology for connectivity to deliver airline passengers a quality travel experience, and airlines incremental revenue and growth opportunities. To learn more, please visit http://www.row44.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may include "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United Stated Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "estimate", "plan", "outlook", and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward looking statements with respect to the timing of the proposed business combination with Row 44 and AIA, as well as the expected performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the businesses of Global Eagle, AIA, Row 44 and the combined company after completion of the proposed business combination, are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability of Global Eagle to meet NASDAQ's listing requirements, including the minimum 300 public holders requirement; (2) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement with Row 44 or the stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of shares of AIA (the "Business Combination Agreements"); (3) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Global Eagle, AIA, Row 44 or others following announcement of the Business Combination Agreements and transactions contemplated therein; (4) the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreements due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Global Eagle or other conditions to closing in the Business Combination Agreement; (5) delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreements; (6) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transactions described herein; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain its key employees; (8) costs related to the proposed business combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that AIA and Row 44 may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (11) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the proxy statement filed by Global Eagle with the SEC, including those under "Risk Factors" therein, and other filings with the SEC by Global Eagle. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and Global Eagle, AIA and Row 44 undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Global Eagle Acquisition Corp.

Global Eagle Acquisition Corp.

CONTACT: Investors, James Graf, Global Eagle, jgraf@geacq.com, +1-310-209-7280; or Chris Plunkett, Brainerd Communicators, Plunkett@braincomm.com, +1-212-986-6667; or Media, Jeff Pryor, Priority PR, jeff@prioritypr.net, +1-310-954-1375

Governor Cuomo Announces Continued Growth at Roswell Park Cancer Institute with Regional Economic Development Council Funding;  RPCI Center for Personalized Medicine established with CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX) serving as its technology partner

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that a strategic biotechnology project in Western New York, initially funded through the Regional Economic Development Councils, is expanding successfully, leveraging additional private investments for further growth and strengthening the regional economy. The Center for Personalized Medicine (CPM), an extension of Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), has leveraged $18.5 million in additional investments from an initial State investment of $5.1 million. The new Center treats cancer patients with personalized medical care and also creates a resource that scientists and medical providers can use for applications across the spectrum of clinical care, to the benefit of healthcare consumers all over the United States.

"New York State has proved today that recognizing and investing in each region's unique resources and strengths leads us to economic growth," Governor Cuomo said. "Western New York has a thriving health and life sciences industry cluster, which the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council and Roswell Park Cancer Institute recognized. Through the Regional Council process, they created a custom-tailored plan to take advantage of this opportunity, which will rebuild the regional economy."

Roswell Park Cancer Institute received $5.1 million in State assistance for this project through the Western New York Regional Council in December 2011. A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to jumpstart the economy and create jobs, Regional Economic Development Councils were put in place in 2011 to redesign the state's approach to economic development from a top-down model to a community-based, performance-driven approach. The initiative empowers community, business, and academic leaders, as well as members of the public in each region of the state, to develop strategic plans specifically tailored to their region's unique strengths and resources in order to create jobs and support economic growth.

Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, Chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils said, "I commend the members of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council for their countless hours and dedication in determining what strategies fit this region best. Together with Governor Cuomo, we have traveled to every region of the state to discuss these plans with local communities and now we are witnessing the incredible results of job creation and economic growth. I congratulate Roswell Park Cancer Institute for its success and look forward to continued statewide Regional Economic Development Council progress and future life science initiatives."

The new Center in Buffalo represents the region's first resource for next-generation gene sequencing to meet federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. In addition to the $5.1 million received from the State, RPCI has invested $16 million in equipment and infrastructure. Computer Task Group, a national leader in healthcare information technology, has pledged another $2.5 million toward the Center. Additional collaborators include the University at Buffalo, IMMCO Diagnostics and Western New York Urology Associates LLC.

The combination of high-throughput and personal gene sequencers in the Center, along with its dedicated 1,600-processor supercomputing cluster, will allow RPCI and its collaborators to analyze individual genomes -- a person's unique genetic code, representing the full set of DNA that we inherit from our parents -- shedding light on key factors that drive medical care.

"We now have the ability to do robust, 'next-generation' gene sequencing on blood and tissue samples, with tremendous possibilities in terms of what we can learn diagnostically, prognostically, therapeutically," says Candace Johnson, PhD, Deputy Director of Roswell Park and co-leader of three recently launched clinical research studies that rely on CPM resources. "This is the future of medicine -- across all diseases, not just in oncology."

CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX), a Buffalo-based company that is one of the largest U.S. healthcare IT companies and has developed leading bioinformatics computing and software, has played a major role in the development of the CPM, providing significant strategic direction and intending to contribute $2.5 million toward its development. Over the last 25 years, CTG has provided healthcare IT, operational and strategic consulting support to over 600 healthcare organizations. CTG employs nearly 400 of its 3,800 employees in Western New York.

"We needed a technology partner with healthcare and bioinformatics expertise that could guide us from the concept stage, when we were mapping out how to best put these new informatics technologies to work, to the implementation stage, getting us to the position where we are able to deliver personalized medicine quickly and cost-effectively. And were fortunate to find a resource in CTG that brought all those strengths and also happened to be located just a few blocks away," says Donald L. Trump, MD, Roswell Park President and CEO.

"CTG has a longstanding relationship with Roswell Park, and great respect for their innovation in cancer research and care. As one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, Roswell Park is uniquely positioned to leverage its genomics assets and expertise to be at the forefront of the advancement and delivery of personalized medicine. CTG is very proud to be providing EMR expertise, bioinformatics, and clinical analytics to Roswell Park's genomics initiative to enable delivery of the highest level of personalized care for cancer patients in a clinical environment," said CTG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James R. Boldt.

The Center's first sequencing projects represent a three-pronged translational research initiative. RPCI has launched clinical research studies that set out to:

    --  Predict on a case-by-case, personalized basis which of the two main
        types of standard chemotherapy, anthracycline-based or platinum-based,
        will be most effective in treating a woman's breast cancer, and with
        fewest adverse side effects;
    --  Develop, in collaboration with Western New York Urology Associates, a
        diagnostic test for superficial bladder cancer, the ninth most common
        cancer in the U.S. and the most expensive of all cancers in terms of
        cost to treat; and
    --  Engage 600 healthy volunteers representing the ethnic, racial,
        socioeconomic and geographic diversity of the eight-county Western New
        York region in an initiative to identify the particular healthcare
        priorities of this community, aided by a mobile tissue-collection unit
        that will travel to disparate and underserved areas.
    --  In addition, RPCI expects to use the resources of the CPM in planning
        individualized care for its lung, melanoma and leukemia patients in the
        near future.
"The work we're doing now at the CPM will translate into personalized, evidence-based therapies in a matter of months," says CPM Executive Director Carl Morrison, MD, DVM, Clinical Chief of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Director of the Division of Molecular Pathology at RPCI. "Our goal is to bring next-generation sequencing technology to frontline care at Roswell Park with a new portfolio of personal genome assays."

"We now have the infrastructure in place to offer robust sequencing both quickly and cost-effectively. Those resources, paired with the subject-matter expertise that Dr. Morrison's outstanding team and partners like CTG add to our menu of services, allow us to compete among the small circle of healthcare institutions that have these capabilities," notes Dr. Trump. "The doors are wide open in terms of the opportunities for entrepreneurship and technology transfer that will flow from here."

Senator Timothy Kennedy said, "Roswell Park has long been at the cutting edge of medical advancements in cancer treatment. This strategic investment will not only spur local economic activity, it will also help strengthen Roswell's position as a national leader in cancer research and patient care. The Regional Councils have proven to be vital tools contributing to each region's success. I commend Governor Cuomo for creating these councils, and for the hard work of all the participants to expand this industry in Buffalo."

Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes said, "Our Regional Economic Development Council has worked tirelessly to attract business and promote economic growth within the entire region. I congratulate both the council and Roswell Park Cancer Institute for providing much needed revitalization to our community, and applaud Governor Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Duffy for their hard work and leadership in making this a reality."

Assemblyman Sean Ryan said, "This is excellent news for Erie County. By expanding Roswell Park Cancer Institute, we will not only provide job opportunities for Western New Yorkers, but will also contribute to the overall economic growth of the region. This is another great example of how New York State is supporting creativity and innovation in order to bring jobs to every community in the state, and I thank Governor Cuomo for his commitment to all New Yorkers."

Assemblyman Robin Schimminger said, "The expansion of Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus is critical to building Erie County's economic future. The positive changes that have resulted from the hard work and dedication of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council are evident today. The level of progress that has been made thus far is both impressive and encouraging to our region's economic upturn. I thank Governor Cuomo for spearheading this initiative and Lieutenant Governor Duffy for leading these hard working teams."

"I am proud to be a part of this announcement that will allow patients who come to Roswell Park Cancer Institute to have customized medical care and the resources necessary for more effective treatment," said Senator Mark Grisanti. "I applaud the hard work of WNY Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chairs Satish K. Tripathi, and Howard A. Zemsky along with Governor Andrew Cuomo for their leadership."

County Executive Mark Poloncarz said, "The Center for Personalized Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute represents another step forward in health care here in Erie County, and will result in cancer patients getting individualized medical attention and care. I commend RPCI and Empire State Development for their vision in accomplishing this, and look forward to working with our partners in government and health care to continue to provide high-quality care such as this."

CTG develops innovative IT solutions to address the business needs and challenges of companies in several higher-growth industries including healthcare, energy, and technology services. As a leading provider of IT and business consulting solutions to the healthcare market, CTG offers hospitals, physician groups, and regional health information exchanges a full range of electronic medical record services. Additionally, CTG has developed for the healthcare provider and payer markets unique, proprietary medical management and claims analytics software solutions that support better and lower cost healthcare. CTG also provides managed services IT staffing for major technology companies and large corporations. Backed by over 45 years' experience, proprietary methodologies, and an ISO 9001-certified management system, CTG has a proven track record of delivering high-value, industry-specific solutions. CTG generated revenue of $396 million in 2011 and operates in North America and Western Europe. CTG posts news and other important information on the Web at http://www.ctg.com.

The mission of Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is to understand, prevent and cure cancer. RPCI, founded in 1898, was one of the first cancer centers in the country to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and remains the only facility with this designation in Upstate New York. The Institute is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers; maintains affiliate sites; and is a partner in national and international collaborative programs. For more information, visit RPCI's website at http://www.roswellpark.org, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email askrpci@roswellpark.org.

NOTE TO EDITORS:  A version of this press release was issued January 30, 2013, by the Office of New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

SOURCE  Roswell Park Cancer Institute; CTG

Roswell Park Cancer Institute; CTG

CONTACT: Annie Deck-Miller, Senior Media Relations Manager, +1-716-845-8593; annie.deck-miller@roswellpark.org

Web Site: http://www.ctg.com/

The Bump Introduces My Pregnancy Calendar App For The Apple iPhone

-- Personalized Pregnancy Calendar Mobile App Features Customizable To-Dos and Appointments, Daily Developmental Updates on Baby, Safety Advice and More in This Ultimate Pregnancy Resource --

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --TheBump.com, the fastest-growing pregnancy and parenting website, today announced the launch of its first all-inclusive pregnancy planning application for the iPhone,My Pregnancy Calendar by The Bump, now available for free in the Apple App Store. Moms-to-be now have access to the ultimate pregnancy resource and personalized tools to stay organized and on track anytime, anywhere.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120618/MM26636LOGO-c )

"Today's expectant moms are on the go more than ever," says Carley Roney, editor in chief of TheBump.com. "We're thrilled to offer moms-to-be the most comprehensive guide to pregnancy wherever they are, at the touch of their fingertips. With daily and customizable to-dos, developmental updates on baby and access to community message boards to chat with other moms, this app is the ultimate resource to survive one of the most exciting (and overwhelming!) times in a woman's life."

Features of the My Pregnancy Calendar App by The Bump for the iPhone include:

    --  Daily Updates on Baby's Development and Mom's Symptoms. When your baby
        reaches eight weeks, you'll be notified that she's the size of a
        raspberry, she's moving her arms and legs like crazy and her taste buds
        are forming. If grandma's dying to know how big baby is each week, you
        can easily email the update to her or share it on Facebook and Twitter.
        You'll also get daily updates on your own body changes and information
        on how to deal with hormones, aches, pains, nausea and more.
    --  Customizable Appointments and To-Dos. If you've just scheduled your
        first ultrasound, you can add the appointment to your app, which will
        automatically drop it into your pregnancy calendar and send a reminder
        to your email before the big day. You can also add to-do items, such as
        "pack the hospital bag" and "paint the nursery," so pregnancy brain will
        never knock you off track!
    --  Seamless Syncing. The best part about adding your own to-dos and
        appointments to the calendar and checking them off? It seamlessly syncs
        with your Pregnancy Calendar on TheBump.com so you're always on track,
        whether checking to-dos from your work computer or from your phone while
        on the go.
    --  Important Checkup and Test Information. Undecided if you should get a
        CVS test? The calendar will automatically include suggested tests and
        checkups with information on what will go on during the appointment and
        how to decide if it's right for you.
    --  Community On the Go. The heart of TheBump.com has always been its
        community, with more than 500,000 posts per month on more than 100
        message boards ranging from Baby Showers to Breastfeeding. All the
        message boards where moms love to give advice and ask questions are
        available through the app so women can connect with each other whenever
        and wherever they are.
    --  Pregnancy Safety Advice. Not sure if you can eat sushi while pregnant?
        Need to color your hair but you're scared it will harm the baby? This
        app is loaded with safety information and advice on what's totally safe
        and what you should absolutely avoid during those nine months. You can
        also share this information on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and email.
    --  Weekly Bump Photo Gallery. Keep track of your growing bump each week in
        the pregnancy bump photo gallery. Simply snap a picture and upload it to
        the appropriate week to create a growing nine-month gallery; then easily
        share the pic with your family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and
        email.
    --  Daily Journal Notes. Many moms want to remember exactly how they felt
        when they found out the sex of their baby or what they experienced
        during the final month of pregnancy. With the daily notes function,
        comments can be written and added to the calendar, creating a pregnancy
        journal that you can look back on anytime you want to relive the journey
        all over again!
About TheBump.com
The Bump is the only multiplatform resource giving first-time moms the inside scoop on fertility, pregnancy and new mommyhood, reaching millions of moms each year through The Bump Network, including TheBump.com, Breastfeeding.com and The Bump local guide. The Bump editorial team, "born" on The Knot, provides new moms stage-by-stage advice, stylish ideas, local resources, interactive tools and a savvy online community who are obsessed with knowing about everything baby. The Bump is a part of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between. Follow The Bump on Twitter @thebump.

Contact:       
Melissa Bach

Public Relations Manager

TheBump.com

(212) 515-3594
mbach@xogrp.com

SOURCE  TheBump.com

TheBump.com

Web Site: http://www.TheBump.com

Widbook: New literary social network invests in worldwide collaborative content

Site aims to provide a space where authors and readers find content

SAO PAULO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine a common place where authors and readers meet content and where they can interact to collectively create literary works. This is the idea behind Widbook, a free, smart platform for creating, exploring and sharing ideas with people throughout the world.

Widbook.com, a literary social network, offers new tools for digital publishing and reading. Authors can use it to see the format in which their book will be published; users can classify and organize their favorites on bookshelves or suggest changes to or ideas for books by authors they follow.

The platform is an opportunity for any users to publicize their digital publication, even serving as an alternative for people who are unable to find a niche among traditional publishers. The model explores the concept of collaboration, facilitating the creation of unique content and the possibility of a number of authors writing together, becoming co-authors.

Widbook has emerged at a time of rapid growth in the digital reading and writing environments, and the company has just completed a round of investment to expand the network internationally. Funds were raised with the help of W7 Brazil Capital, a Brazilian investment company focused on the internet market.

The success of e-books throughout the world is a reality. According to a study conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and published in December 2012, the number of Americans who read e-books grew from 16% to 23% while the number who read printed books dropped from 72% to 67%. This growth goes hand in hand with the increasing success of tablets, such as the iPad, and e-readers like Kindle and Kobo.

Click here to access the website: http://www.widbook.com
Watch the publicity video: https://vimeo.com/42860220

Public relations contact: press@widbook.com
+55 19 3212-2432

SOURCE  Widbook

Widbook

Web Site: http://www.widbook.com

Exclaimer Launches Their Highly Anticipated Email Archiver for Microsoft Exchange

FARNBOROUGH, England, January 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Exclaimer today announced their highly anticipated Exchange Archiving solution
[http://www.exclaimer.com/mail-archiver ] has been released.

    Exclaimer has specifically designed Mail Archiver to provide customers with all the
benefits of email archiving in a package that's simple to install and easy to maintain.

    Their new store technology designed specifically for archiving, gives customers a
complete email history that:

       
        - Is easy to back up and maintain
        - Doesn't need SQL
        - Eliminates PST files
        - Is low cost

    Exclaimer has also redefined the way archived mail is searched for with their end-user
web interface. Combining speed and intuitive search refinement users can quickly access
one particular email from every email an organization's sent or received. What's more, you
can search from a PC, tablet, mobile or any Internet-connected device.

    "We are delighted to launch this latest addition to the Exclaimer Software family of
products. The project's research and development stage included many lengthy discussions
with those IT professionals already archiving email and those that weren't - we are
delighted that we've been able to create a product that meets all their requirements,"
comments Andrew Millington, Exclaimer CEO.

    "The response from the channel partners, customers and industry experts who have
reviewed Mail Archiver is particularly exciting. Our goal was to create a product that's
simple to use, low cost to own and maintain, but still provides the extremely high level
of stability and functionality we pride ourselves on - I'm pleased to say that we've
succeeded in every aspect," Millington continues.

    More information is available on the Exclaimer website [http://www.exclaimer.com ],
including their paper on 'Why You Need Email Archiving'
[http://exclaimer.cmail1.com/t/r-l-uiiltyy-jykrljjudt-k ] covering how a variety of people
in different roles can benefit from archiving. They are also running weekly webinars
explaining the key benefits of archiving including a detailed demonstration of the
product.

    About Exclaimer

    Exclaimer provide award-winning, uniquely Microsoft Certified software for email
functionality management: email signatures, archiving, auto-replies and more.

    For 12 years, world-famous 200,000-user conglomerates and 4-person boutiques alike
have trusted and valued Exclaimer's renowned solidity, security and quality. Visit
http://www.exclaimer.com to learn more.

Exclaimer Ltd

CONTACT: Neal Stanborough, neal.stanborough@exclaimer.com, +44(0)1252-531422

MMT Expands Distribution, Demos Monitor2Go at Macworld 2013

BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MACWORLD -- Mobile Monitor Technologies (MMT), innovator of portable displays, today at Macworld 2013 announced the expanded distribution of their Monitor2Go mobile displays on Amazon.com. Demonstrations of the product including use with iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, and MacBook® will be available January 31 through February 2 in booth #324 at the Moscone Center.

Monitor2Go is a portable display designed to serve as the ultimate entertainment and productivity peripheral for all iDevices. Monitor2Go provides seamless media transfer from the small screen of iPads(®), iPhones(®), iPod® touch, MacBooks(®) and PC notebooks to Monitor2Go's 15.6" HD+ display for optimal media sharing, extended visual workspace, and delivery of impactful presentations. Some use case examples are below:

    --  With the iPhone(®)/iPod® touch enjoy an instant mobile theater on the
        go in Full HD, via HDMI connectivity.
    --  Serving also as a protective casing for your iPad(®), your tablet is
        now secure when sharing presentations. Mirror the iPad(®) screen and
        say goodbye to fingerprints and covered content during demonstrations,
        and remove hand navigation from the audience's view - with Monitor2Go,
        multi-touch interaction has never looked this good.
    --  For your MacBook/PC laptop, work thirty percent more productively with a
        second display. Connect to any Mac or Windows laptop via a simple USB
        cable. You can even daisy chain up to 6 Monitor2Go units off a host
        computer's single USB port.
Starting at $299, Monitor2Go is immediately available at Amazon.com and PC Connection. Attendees of Macworld can enjoy a $20/unit discount for each Monitor2Go by simply emailing Macworld@mmt2.com .

About MMT
Massachusetts-based Mobile Monitor Technologies, LLC (MMT) (http://www.mmt2.com) specializes in lightweight durable portable displays for mobile professionals and consumers.

All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Mobile Monitor Technologies

Mobile Monitor Technologies

CONTACT: Kim Stowe, Stowe Consulting for MMT, +1-408-839-8750, kim@stoweconsulting.com

Web Site: http://www.mmt2.com