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Junior Achievement and Microsoft Help Prepare Houston-area Students for the World of Work

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas and Microsoft today announced a new collaboration as part of the Microsoft YouthSpark initiative to help local students explore careers in the technology hardware and software industries.

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Through Microsoft YouthSpark, an increased number of local Houston-area middle and high school students will participate in the JA Job Shadow(TM) program, including teacher-led classroom instruction around key work-readiness skills such as leadership, teamwork and how to conduct a successful job search. The students then visit a Microsoft Retail Store for a day-long mentoring experience giving them a first-hand glimpse into the world of work and the opportunity to apply their classroom learning.

"We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft to help students develop and enhance skills needed for future career pursuits," said Rick Franke, president, JA of Southeast Texas.  "Through JA Job Shadow, students will learn resume writing, job interviewing and decision making, to help position them for success in the workforce."

Students in the greater Houston region join youth in 49 other communities across the United States to participate in this effort.

About Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas

Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is the greater Houston area's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network of 12,000 adult role models, JA of Southeast Texas provides in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12 which focus on entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. Today, JA of Southeast Texas reaches 245,000 students in more than 900 schools.  For more information, visit http://www.jahouston.org.

About Microsoft YouthSpark

Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative that aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth in more than 100 countries during the next three years. This companywide initiative includes Citizenship and other company programs -- both new and enhanced -- that empower youth to imagine and realize their full potential by connecting them with greater opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship.  Find out more at: http://www.microsoft.com/youthspark.

Media Contact(s):

Kevin Hattery
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
(713) 682-4500
khattery@jahouston.org

Tom Murphy
Microsoft
(425) 538-4718
Tom.Murphy@microsoft.com

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CoreSite Announces New Services And Partnerships To Power The Cloud-Enabled Data Center

Launches "Open Cloud Exchange" for Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud Services

DENVER, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR), a provider of powerful, network-dense data center campuses and the CoreSite Mesh, which enables interconnected communities of service providers and enterprises, today announced a new initiative designed to enhance the capabilities of its cloud-enabled data centers for customers.

CoreSite's Open Cloud Exchange improves customer choice by offering best-of-breed partnerships and services from a broad range of providers. It enables the enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Systems Integrators (SIs) in CoreSite facilities to connect directly, via a single resource, to the cloud service providers of their choice. It is available immediately in seven of CoreSite's North American data center campuses including Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, New York, Northern Virginia, Boston, and Washington, DC. The Open Cloud Exchange responds to a significant worldwide growth in demand for public, private, and hybrid cloud interconnection and management services. It provides customers with flexible options to securely and easily connect to all types of cloud offerings.

"We're building the industry's premier home for cloud services," said Jarrett Appleby, COO, CoreSite. "With networks--the oxygen for cloud services--as the foundation, adding the industry's leading cloud providers will create best-in-class scalability, management, automation, software, and many-to-many exchange capability. The Open Cloud Exchange offers our customers enormous provider flexibility, guaranteed performance, real-time monitoring, and easy management of cloud infrastructure services."

Initial best-of-breed partners

Four industry leaders join CoreSite in providing initial Open Cloud Exchange services, with more expected:

    --  CENX, a leader in Carrier Ethernet interconnect systems and services,
        will provide its CENX Automated Ethernet Lifecycle Management software
        specially designed for CoreSite's Open Cloud Exchange, enabling easy,
        single sign-on management of Layer 2 cloud infrastructure services and
        full MEF CE 2.0 compatibility.
    --  RightScale, the leader in cloud computing management, will provide the
        platform to easily deploy and manage business-critical applications
        across public, private, and hybrid clouds. RightScale offers efficient
        configuration, monitoring, automation, and governance of cloud computing
        infrastructure and applications.
    --  RiverMeadow Software will deliver its industry-leading automated cloud
        onboarding SaaS developed specifically for migrating servers and
        workloads into and between Carrier Service Provider Clouds.
    --  Brocade, an industry leader in reliable, high-performance network
        solutions, will provide the hardware infrastructure and switching logic
        at the heart of the Open Cloud Exchange.
"Powered by class-leading Ethernet management software from CENX, CoreSite's Open Cloud Exchange sets a new standard for data centers by enabling customers to create secure, on-demand, high-performance connectivity to the cloud services of their choice," said Nan Chen, President of CENX. "We are thrilled to be part of the launch of this powerful, industry-leading product."

"Customers need to choose their data center and cloud services management providers carefully," said Michael Crandell, CEO, RightScale. "Vendor neutrality, scale, interoperability, management capabilities, and access to a rich environment of providers are all important considerations. CoreSite and RightScale are working together to provide just that."

"Our goal is to make cloud onboarding fast, simple and cost efficient," said Mark Shirman, CEO, RiverMeadow Software. "It is about making it easy for customers to take full advantage of the wide portfolio of cloud services offered to them by CoreSite, without the usual hassles of templating, scripting and repurposing tools such as back-up and recovery."

Additional services in 2013

The initial partners and services offered in the Open Cloud Exchange announced today are available immediately and will expand with other best-of-breed partners. Future enhancements will strengthen customers' cloud management capabilities and will enable:

    --  Connection to providers across multiple CoreSite locations within the
        same metropolitan area
    --  Connections between customers and providers in various on-net buildings
        throughout the country
    --  Choice between numerous software and services providers to support
        performance sensitive customer applications through a marketplace portal
About CoreSite

CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) is the data center service provider chosen by more than 750 of the world's leading carriers and mobile operators, content and cloud providers, media and entertainment companies, and global enterprises to run their performance-sensitive applications and to connect and do business. CoreSite propels customer growth and long-term competitive advantage through the CoreSite Mesh by connecting the Internet, private networking, mobility, and cloud communities within and across its 14 high-performance data center campuses in nine markets in North America. With direct access to 275+ carriers and ISPs, over 180 leading cloud and IT service providers, intersite connectivity, and the nation's first Open Cloud Exchange that provides access to thousands of lit buildings and multiple key cloud on-ramps, CoreSite provides easy, efficient and valuable gateways to global business opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.CoreSite.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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SOURCE  CoreSite

CoreSite

CONTACT: Jeannie Zaemes, CoreSite Marketing Senior Director, +1 720.446.2006, +1 866.777.CORE, Jeannie.Zaemes@CoreSite.com

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

Best Deals on iPhone 4S

LONDON, January 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Apple does something really great for everyone who wants an iPhone. Not only do they
release a new phone every year, giving the hungry tech lovers something new to lust after,
but they also drop the price of previous versions of iPhone. This means if an iPhone was a
little out of your price range, you might now be in luck. With iPhone 5 now available,
iPhone 4S is one of the models that's being reduced.

    While iPhone 4S is now going to often be called the old iPhone, it still has some
great specs and features. The beautiful, sharp screen is still high end, and because it's
slightly smaller (3.5" versus 4") it can be easier to handle, especially with one hand.
The camera is 8MP, the same as iPhone 5, and it has access to all the apps in the App
Store.

    Talking of features, there's something else that's important to know about the
differences between iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. While iPhone 5 ships with new software, known
as iOS 6, you can still update an iPhone 4S for free. This gives you practically all the
features of iPhone. All you miss out on is the ability to take photos while recording
videos. iPhone 5 is more advanced, better looking, and runs apps and maps faster, but
iPhone 4S is very capable. When you remember that Google Maps is again available for
iPhones in the app store, there's really no reason for anyone not to update to iOS 6 and
get all the latest features.

    So how much are we talking? If you fancy a 16GB iPhone 4S, you can pick one up for
free with a contract of just GBP29 a month from Carphone Warehouse
[http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/iPhone-finder ], in store or online. That's a
whole GBP10 a month cheaper than iPhone 5, or GBP120 a year. The upgrade offer is the same
and includes minutes, texts and data, so you'll have everything you need. Now you can get
an iPhone, and it won't cost you the earth.

    Notes to Editors

    - Carphone Warehouse [http://www.carphonewarehouse.com ] is the largest independent
mobile phone retailer in the UK, with over 800 stores nationwide

    - Discover how to get more from your gadgets with eye openers from Carphone Warehouse.
Eye openers is a YouTube channel which features videos of Carphone Warehouse team members
sharing useful hints and tips on everything from laptops to Sat Navs to the latest mobile
phones. With new videos being added each month, users can search through hundreds of
videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/eyeopeners.

    About Carphone Warehouse and Geek Squad

    In 2006 Best Buy established a partnership with Carphone Warehouse to bring its
business model and mobile phone expertise to the US market under the banner 'Best Buy
Mobile'. Two years later, Best Buy acquired 50% of The Carphone Warehouse's European and
US retail interests for GBP1.1billion, creating Best Buy Europe. The joint venture now
encompasses the following retail and technical support brands: Carphone Warehouse, The
Phone House and Geek Squad.

       
        Contact: Carphone Warehouse
        Alison Gram
        PR Manager
        GramA@cpwplc.com

Carphone Warehouse

CONTACT: D: +44-(0)208-753-8261; M: +44-(0)7847-453-050

Hemp, Inc. Launches MarijuanaIncorporated.com Website

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemp, Inc. has unveiled its redesigned MarijuanaIncorporated.com, an informative portal into the corporate structure of Hemp, Inc. and a preview of the dedication the company has made to Internet prominence. These vast changes share the common goal of continuously simplifying and integrating the products and services to meet our customer's changing needs.

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Hemp, Inc.'s President, David Tobias, stated, "We are fortunate to have been able to assemble a dream team of Internet developers. This website is a taste of things to come as Hemp, Inc. expands its virtual positioning. Some of the banners on MarijuanaIncorporated.com promote web concepts 'coming soon' and we do mean exactly that. Our entire suite of websites is in cue for a makeover, but initially, the fact is that we have a premier piece of Internet real estate in Hemp.com and the time is right to take it to the next level. It is the main focal point of our developers and we'll settle for no less than a masterpiece."

In addition to a refreshing new design, MarijuanaIncorporated.com features include:

    --  More ways to connect and engage with Hemp, Inc. and their consumers
    --  Simplified, integrated navigation
    --  Continuous updated content
    --  Increased flexibility
Apart from a completely new layout; the website offers expanded content with added features.

MarijuanIncorporated.com's goal is to offer ancient hemp solutions for today's modern world while educating people of hemp's many benefits and medicinal properties.  The newly designed site includes connection to the upcoming Hemp University and Hemp.com Marketplace to buy all types of hemp wares.  The site also serves as a portal to its parent company, Hemp, Inc.'s newsfeed.

Bruce Perlowin, CEO of parent company, Hemp, Inc. said, "MarijuanaIncorporated.com gives more data and analysis, improved search, and greater user security. We are extremely proud of our new site. Due to the business strategy and requests from all channels, we felt it is important to update our site to reflect our current complexion and to also show our vision for the future. The new web site is a reflection of what's important to us as a company; so we go with a totally fresh look to reflect Hemp, Inc.'s focus on three "C's" - Customer, Caring, and Creativity. We feel that the overall tone of the new site shows our caring mindset in our approach to our business partners and employees."

CEO of Compassion Capitol, LLC,  (Bruce Perlowin's son and Project Manager for the Hemp.com website's remake), Aubree Arias elaborated, "As part of renewing and updating Hemp, Inc.'s web presence, I am exceptionally excited to lead the project for re-envisioning Hemp.com. Not only are we working on improving the look, feel, and functionality of the site, we are expanding the reach of Hemp.com to incorporate the entire healthy living and sustainability movements; as hemp is a core component of both. Hemp.com and our e-commerce site will provide a venue to learn, shop, discuss, and share with a like minded community about how to live a sustainable lifestyle for the benefit of every individual and the entire planet. This will expand the reach of Hemp, Inc. to a marketplace that is estimated at $290 billion dollars a year and growing rapidly. We will endeavor to make hemp synonymous with healthy living and a sustainable planet with the Hemp.com updates, and to help bring industrial hemp back to the station it belongs as a positive resource for humanity.  We look forward to welcoming our growing community to work with us to help make Hemp.com a premier website for healthy and sustainable living in the coming months and years."

Hemp is the future. MarijuanaIncorporated.com will take you there.

ABOUT HEMP, INC.

Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) focuses on the vast market created by the quickly emerging, and growing, multibillion dollar industrial hemp industry. Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) is not involved in the cultivation or marketing of medical marijuana.

http://www.hemp.com (Hemp, Inc.)

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CONTACT: +1-877-221-8351, info@hemp.com

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

New England Biolabs' New Website Adds Technical Information, Easy Ordering, and Better Search

IPSWICH, Mass., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Biolabs (NEB), winner of the 2011 Life Science Industry Awards "Most Useful Website", is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Working closely with its customers, NEB set about renovating http://www.neb.com to make it even more useful and user-friendly for technical support and quick online ordering.

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"For many years, the NEB Catalog and Technical Reference has been a valuable support tool for researchers. Thanks to significant customer input during development, the new website makes the same valuable catalog content more intuitive to access. The ordering process is also much simpler to start and repeat," says Tanya Bhatia, Digital Marketing Manager at NEB.

One of the key early access users of the new site, a researcher at Harvard University, says, "The new website is more intuitive, [makes it] easier to find what I'm looking for, and the search is greatly improved."

Some of the details of the new features include:

    --  Faster, Personalized Navigation - My NEB, one of the site's new
        navigation interfaces, is a bookmarking widget that can be personalized
        and allows for seamless on-page product search and ordering. Researchers
        and lab managers can also save lists of commonly ordered items for easy
        re-ordering using My NEB.
    --  More Powerful Search - Recognizing that http://www.neb.com is a key resource in
        many molecular biology laboratories across the globe, NEB incorporated
        "faceted search" that allows for specific searches of subsets of the
        technical information on the site (product protocols, FAQs, etc.).
    --  Deeper Technical Information - To support the growing list of uses for
        NEB's products, the new site also includes a greater depth of
        information on the various applications and workflows of interest.
        Significant additional data will be added over the coming months.
    --  Simpler Shopping Cart - The new streamlined shopping cart can save items
        without leaving the product page. The shopping cart can also be emailed,
        allowing researchers to share it with purchasing agents to ensure
        greater order accuracy.
To experience the new neb.com and to view tutorials highlighting its key features, visit http://www.neb.com.

About New England Biolabs
Established in the mid 1970's, New England Biolabs, Inc. is the industry leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications and now offers the largest selection of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research. NEB continues to expand its product offerings into areas related to PCR, gene expression, sample preparation for next generation sequencing, cellular analysis, epigenetics and RNA analysis. Additionally, NEB is focused on strengthening alliances that enable new technologies to reach key market sectors. New England Biolabs is a privately held company, headquartered in Ipswich, MA, and has extensive worldwide distribution through a network of exclusive distributors, agents and seven subsidiaries located in Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK. For more information about New England Biolabs visit http://www.neb.com.

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CONTACT: Deana D. Martin, Ph.D., Marketing Communications Manager, New England Biolabs, +1-978-380-7464, martin@neb.com

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

CMTL Introduces Premier Partner Intel® Advanced Tested Memory Program

Dataram, Legacy Electronics and Kingston Technology to test memory modules on all Intel® platforms

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CMTL, (http://www.cmtlabs.com), Computer Memory Test Labs, the independent Intel Advanced memory compatibility testing lab announced a new program for memory manufacturers that will have memory modules tested on all Intel platforms, both desktop and servers.

CMTL's President, John Deters stated "Dataram, Legacy and Kingston have all participated in CMTL's Intel Advanced memory compatibility testing program for many years. Now with CMTL's Premier Partner program, each company has stepped up even further by committing to provide Intel motherboard and system customers with advanced tested memory modules on all current and future Intel platforms. Each company made the decision to make a significant investment to support the Intel customer base, even while the memory module industry continues to be in the most competitive market environment in history.

Dataram's Director of Technology and Product Management, Paul Henke stated "CMTL is the leading independent memory test facility enabling Intel's customers to select reliable, compatible memory offerings for Intel architecture. We are proud to have been a test participant with CMTL for 15 years, and now to be a Premier Partner."

Kingston Technology's Senior Technology Manager, Mike Mohney stated "Kingston is honored to be a Premier Partner with CMTL. We recognize that not all server memory is created equal, which is why our commitment to provide certified compatible memory solutions for Intel all platforms through CMTL demonstrates our long-standing commitment to quality."

Legacy Electronics Chief Executive Officer, Jason Engle stated "Meeting or exceeding customers' memory design, engineering, manufacturing and testing requirements has always been the driving force of Legacy's mission. CMTL's Intel Advanced Tested Premier Partner Program, Legacy customers can be assured of receiving the most reliable, functional and compatible modules possible for all Intel chipsets, motherboards and systems."

CMTL was established in 1996, in conjunction with Intel, as an independent test lab to insure memory module compatibility on Intel platforms. Memory successfully Intel advanced tested by CMTL is added to each Intel motherboard approved memory list. Modules not approved by Intel are not supported and may have a high risk of experiencing sporadic errors, unstable functionality, performance issues and system crashes.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation; all others are the property of respective owners.

Contact: John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085, jdeters@cmtlabs.com

SOURCE  CMTL

CMTL

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

Solix, Inc. Expands Solutions for Utility Programs with Introduction of Mobile App & Consulting Services

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solix, Inc., the leader in Qualification Process Outsourcing (QPO) for government, telecommunications and utility customers, today announced its Solix Utility Solutions now include a mobile application for rapid application processing and consulting services for efficient program design. The enhancements build on a foundation of more than a decade of successfully supporting utility customers and responding to their growing needs.

Solix Utility Solutions help clients increase efficiency and improve the customer experience while meeting complex regulatory requirements. The suite, featuring Solix's distinguished end-to-end qualification processing for program applicants, also includes customer communications management (including Live Agent, direct mail and Chat), program administration, reporting and consulting services that leverage the company's deep regulatory expertise and experience in developing and deploying compliant programs. Technical and web consultative support have also been added.

Utilities can qualify customers remotely through Solix's new mobile application that enables real-time receipt, evaluation, and processing of program enrollment submissions.  Solix Utility Solutions produce results that are accurate and audit-ready.

Visitors to the Solix Utility Solutions section of our website can learn more about these services and download a free brochure that features a case study detailing how a customer improved its program efficiency and results by choosing this Solix solution. For additional information or inquiries, please contact us at solutions@solixinc.com.

"Solix's depth and span of experience in providing qualification processing and program administration for applicant-based programs is unparalleled," said Eric Seguin, Solix Vice President of State Programs. "Our Utility Solutions build upon our core competencies by offering a range of integrated, customer-focused services tailored to ensure utilities are maximizing program potential while simultaneously meeting regulatory requirements."

Solix has an outstanding record of effectively serving public benefit programs for national and state agencies by increasing efficiency and performance while minimizing waste, fraud and abuse.  The company's success in delivering results has attracted non-government customers who choose Solix to manage programs with intricate rules-based criteria that are often subject to regulatory guidelines, eligibility requirements, and compliance reviews.

Visit the Solix Utility Solutions website at http://www.solixinc.com/internet/Solix_Utility_Solutions.aspx.

About Solix

Solix, Inc. (Solix) is a privately held, full-service, leading provider of Qualification Process Outsourcing (QPO) services to government and commercial organizations. We bring a long history of providing high value services to our customers and the community through the management of repeatable processes enabled by made-for-purpose technologies. These processes and technologies leverage the expertise of certified resources to provide our customers with optimal solutions to business problems. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.solixinc.com.

Media Contact: Gene King
Solix, Inc.
973-581-5320
gking@solixinc.com

SOURCE  Solix, Inc.

Solix, Inc.

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

IFE Services Entertains VIP Passengers Onboard Aeronexus Flights

KNUTSFORD, England, January 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Celebrity passengers onboard the flights of VIP charter airline can enjoy movies, TV
shows and games on PSPs supplied by leading in-flight entertainment company.

    Leading in-flight entertainment provider, IFE Services [http://www.ifeservices.com ],
is supplying PlayStation Portables (PSPs) for VIP passengers to enjoy onboard Aeronexus
flights.

    Founded a decade ago in South Africa, Aeronexus operates private charter flights for
VIP guests including household name football teams and pop stars. Every celebrity
passenger will now be offered a PSP supplied by IFE Services with each device loaded with
a selection of popular Hollywood movies, TV shows
[http://www.ifeservices.com/services/in-flight-entertainment/tv ] and best-selling games.

    The PSP is one of the world's most popular portable entertainment systems
[http://www.ifeservices.com/services/portable-in-flight-entertainment ]. It has a
high-resolution, widescreen display and a sleek lightweight design. Each unit comes with a
battery life of up to 11 hours with an option to increase it by a further 10 hours if
necessary. IFE Services provides comprehensive crew training, full logistical support and
can tailor, load and refresh content to suit airline requirements.

    "We hope Aeronexus's VIP passengers enjoy using their PSP's to help them relax before
their next football match or stage show," said Andy McEwan, CEO of IFE Services. "The PSP
is a lightweight, robust portable entertainment system ideal for in-flight use. This is
the twentieth portable IFE [http://www.ifeservices.com/services/in-flight-entertainment ]
agreement we've signed in the past two years making us the industry leader in this space."

    For more information about Aeronexus visit: http://www.aeronexus.aero

    For more information about IFE Services [http://www.ifeservices.com/about-us ] visit:
http://www.ifeservices.com

    About IFE Services

    IFE Services is a leading provider of in-flight entertainment solutions to the airline
industry. Its focus on quality and innovation is supported by a strong commitment to
customer service and investment in the latest systems and technologies.

    IFE Services supplies a full range of services to enable its clients to provide a
first class entertainment experience to passengers. They include movies, TV programmes,
audio, games, apps, safety and destination films, portable entertainment systems, onboard
publications and AVOD technical support and management.

    IFE Services works with a broad client-base worldwide of over 50 airlines and cruise
ship operators. The company's headquarters are in Cheshire, UK with regional offices
located in Madrid, Singapore, Santiago, Johannesburg and Irvine, California.

    IFE Services is a privately owned company and part of the Travel Entertainment Group.

       
        Press contact
        Adrian Lambert
        Marketing Director

        IFE Services Ltd
        Haig Road
        Parkgate Industrial Estate
        Knutsford
        Cheshire
        WA16 8DX
        UK
        Tel: +44(0)1565-752-793
        Email: adrian.lambert@ifeservices.com

IFE Services

Classic White PlayStation®3 System Launching in North America, Bundled with One-Year Membership to PlayStation®Plus

500GB Hard Drive Offers Plenty of Storage for the Instant Game Collection Available with PS Plus Subscription from PlayStation®Network

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced that a new color (Classic White) for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, bundled with a year-long membership to PlayStation®Plus, will become available for the first time in the United States and Canada on January 27, 2013 via the Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle ($299.99 MSRP).

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The new PS3 bundle offers exceptional value highlighted by the Classic White PS3 system, with its sleek, curved body design and a 500GB hard disk drive (HDD). The large HDD provides consumers more space to store all of their gaming and entertainment content, including games downloaded from the critically acclaimed PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection. With a one-year membership to PlayStation Plus, the subscription service package from PlayStation®Network (PSN), consumers who purchase the new bundle will enjoy unlimited access to a regularly refreshed library of 12 PS3 games along with six games for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), with new games added each month.

In addition to the 18 games in the Instant Game Collection, PlayStation Plus offers members exclusive discounts on games and downloadable content, early access to betas and automatic updates for both games and the latest system software. PlayStation Plus also provides online storage of up to 2GB for game saves (1GB on PS3 and 1GB on PS Vita).

"PlayStation continues to stand for gamers, and as such, we're excited to give PlayStation fans in North America what they've been asking for - a colored PS3 and access to a library of PS3 games for them to download and play instantly through PlayStation Plus and the Instant Game Collection," said John Koller, vice president of platforms marketing, SCEA. "Gamers are looking for the best value and the best content, and with PlayStation Plus, they'll always have something new to play, choosing from a library of hit games such as inFAMOUS 2 and LittleBigPlanet 2."

Members are already seeing thousands of dollars in value with PlayStation Plus. In 2012, members received more than 50 free and 270 discounted PS3 games, more than 90 add-ons for PS3 and 8 free PS Vita games. Through PS Plus, members also received a combined savings valued at more than $2,472 in 2012. Top free games offered include: BioShock® 2, LittleBigPlanet(TM) 2, Super Street Fighter® IV Arcade Edition, Resident Evil® 5, Saints Row 2, Borderlands(TM), inFAMOUS(TM) 2, NFL Blitz(TM), NBA Jam On Fire Edition, The Walking Dead Episode 1 - A New Day, Uncharted: Golden Abyss(TM), Gravity Rush(TM) and Gotham City Impostors. 

For full details on Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle please visit:  http://us.playstation.com/ps3/systems/ps3-classic-white-bundle.html

About Sony Computer Entertainment America

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation®2, PSP and PS3(TM) systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

All games featured are trademarked and copyrighted properties of their respective publishers and/or licensors. "PlayStation", and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3","PSP" and the "PSVITA" logo and the PlayStation Network logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  "SONY" and "make.believe" are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America

CONTACT: Maya Butler, +1-650-655-1673, maya_butler@playstation.sony.com, or Mary Taing, +1-650-655-7366, mary_taing@playstation.sony.com

Web Site: http://us.playstation.com

Mayor Ed Lee Announces Open Data Partnership With Yelp To Offer Restaurant Health Inspection Scores To Improve Public Health, Transparency

San Francisco Works with Yelp to Create New National Specification Standard for any City to Share Restaurant Inspection Scores on its Site

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Chairman of the US Conference of Mayors Technology and Innovation Task Force, and Yelp CEO and Co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman announced the initial integration of city-provided restaurant health score information on the site that connects people with great local businesses. San Francisco will lead the charge on this innovative effort to make valuable government data more easily accessible to the public; New York City restaurant grades will also be added as business attributes in the weeks ahead.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050511/SFW134LOGO)

Working with the technology departments of San Francisco and New York, Yelp's engineering team designed the Local Inspector Value-entry Specification (LIVES) which enables local municipalities to accurately upload restaurant health inspection scores to Yelp's database. Consumers in SF and NYC will be the first to benefit from this partnership upon the full rollout in the weeks ahead. Philadelphia is also expected to participate along with other municipalities that adopt the new specification.

"This new partnership with Yelp to offer restaurant health inspection scores on its site is another significant step in the Open Data movement," said Mayor Lee. "By making often hard-to-find government information more widely available to innovative companies like Yelp, we can make government more transparent and improve public health outcomes for our residents through the power of technology."

"Increasing the transparency and accessibility of important public information is another example of how San Francisco, New York and other municipalities are leading the charge in bettering citizens lives by fostering innovation," said Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO and Co-founder of Yelp. "It's exciting to be a part of an important initiative to disseminate valuable health department information to the 84 million unique visitors that turn to Yelp each month on average."

According to a study in the Journal of Environmental Health(1) (March 2005), Los Angeles County's decision to require restaurants to display hygiene grade cards on their entrances led to a 13 percent decrease in hospitalizations due to food borne illness. The study also demonstrated that the mandatory public display of these health grades improved the overall average score of restaurants in Los Angeles by incentivizing improved best practices across the local industry. As a leading website and app for dining decisions, Yelp's open data initiative LIVES stands to empower consumers and improve the quality of life within the cities that participate in the program.

Details about and screenshots of the LIVES implementation can be found at yelp.com/healthscores.

About Yelp

Yelp (NYSE: YELP) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Singapore and Poland. Yelp had a monthly average of 84 million unique visitors in Q3 2012(2). By the end of Q3 2012, Yelpers had written more than 33 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp's mobile application was used on 8.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q3 2012.

(1) Source: Journal of Environmental Health,http://kuafu.umd.edu/~ginger/research/JEH-final.pdf

(2) Source: Google Analytics

Examples of LIVES implementation:     
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cocobang-san-francisco
http://www.yelp.com/biz/delessio-market-and-bakery-san-francisco-2
http://www.yelp.com/biz/eats-san-francisco

Media contacts:

Christine Falvey     
Mayor's Office of Communications   
christine.falvey@sfgov.org
415-554-6131

Stephanie Ichinose     
Yelp, Inc   
stephanie@yelp.com
415-908-3679

SOURCE  Yelp

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Yelp

ImpulseSave Releases Google Chrome E-commerce Plug-in

Facilitates Impulse Saving While Shopping Online

BOSTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ImpulseSave, the personal finance company that makes it as easy and fun to save money as spend it, today launched an e-commerce plug-in for the Google Chrome(TM) web browser. The ImpulseSave extension for Google Chrome lets you impulse save while shopping online, without ever leaving the e-commerce site you're on. Estimates range from 30 to 40% of all e-commerce purchases globally are impulse buys. Further, 10% of U.S. discretionary income is used for e-commerce retail purchases - that's $194 billion last year alone.

"The sophistication with which marketers tempt us to spend our money has become so optimized that it's created a totally unlevel playing field," said Phil Fremont-Smith, co-founder and CEO of ImpulseSave. "Now through our new browser plug-in which tempts you with your own goals and priorities - we're actually providing a point of saving at every point of sale, and at every point in-between." 

And it's amazing just how fast these micro-savings add up. Through simple and fun tools like their iPhone and Android apps and now their new browser plug-in, ImpulseSave users are saving on average $3,000 a year, by simply redirecting their money from things they don't really need toward the things they really do. Whether saving for a trip, planning a wedding, or paying off debt, ImpulseSave is a powerful tool that helps people actually reach their financial goals, not just plan for them.

For ImpulseSave customers, the plug-in can be found in the Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/impulsesave/ifolcgjbofagnopldjoamogghfkpjeeb

About ImpulseSave
ImpulseSave is a personal finance company that is helping to redefine how people approach spending and saving money. Through simple, easy-to-use web and mobile interfaces, ImpulseSave has made saving money as impulsive and instantly gratifying as spending it, enabling people to save thousands of dollars a year. Consumers can access ImpulseSave via mobile app, ImpulseSave.com, or a variety of other vehicles like Instagram and SMS. ImpulseSave partners with Leader Bank, NA, for the interest bearing savings account that's FDIC insured. To learn more about ImpulseSave and how to get started, please visit https://impulsesave.com/. 

Connect with ImpulseSave
Read the blog: http://blog.impulsesave.com/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impulsesave
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/impulsesave
Pin us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/impulsesave/
Visit us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/103167827832110292934/posts
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/impulsesave

Proposed Tweet: New tool from @ImpulseSave lets you save while shopping online right from the checkout page http://bit.ly/W1lVRL

SOURCE  ImpulseSave

ImpulseSave

CONTACT: Jan Jahosky, +1-407-331-4699, jan@jahosky.com

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

EXFO and Sumitomo Sign a Partnership Agreement to Better Leverage Their Respective FTTH Test and Diagnosis Technologies

Designed for in-service, end-to-end testing, monitoring and
troubleshooting of PON topologies, EXFO's FG-750 Node iOLM OTDR-based
remote test unit is now fully qualified with Sumitomo's reflective
termination filter technology

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement with
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI), whereby its recently launched
FG-750 Node iOLM, an OTDR-based remote test unit for automated FTTH
fault management, is now fully qualified with Sumitomo's reflective
termination filter technology. Through this partnership, both companies
will leverage their respective FTTH test and diagnosis expertise in
advanced optical-line testing and monitoring applications.

Launched in September 2012, EXFO's FG-750 Node iOLM is a fixed remote
test unit that performs in-service, end-to-end testing, monitoring and
troubleshooting of PON topologies from the central office. The FG-750
can test point-to-multipoint fibers, or run downstream tests from the
node or central office to any passive optical network line type,
providing operators with an automated, operation-oriented way of
assessing the health of their FTTH networks.

The agreement ensures that EXFO's FG-750 Node iOLM will now be fully
qualified with Sumitomo's reflective termination filters, which rely on
SEI's world-proven FTTH component and subsystem technology. By virtue
of this partnership, EXFO and SEI will work together to provide
strategic tier-1 customers with the best of their respective core
technologies and IP expertise, and further build their market
leadership in FTTH-related optical-line testing and monitoring.

"We are delighted to be working with Sumitomo, a worldwide leader in
fiber-optic components and subsystems. This partnership will benefit
both companies, as EXFO and Sumitomo will leverage their respective
technologies to provide their own customers with enhanced FTTH
optical-line testing and monitoring expertise," said Étienne Gagnon,
Vice-President of EXFO's Test and Measurement Division. "Sumitomo's
reflective termination filters have a very strong track record in
testing, on-demand diagnosis and monitoring applications, and have
already attained maturity in terms of manufacturing volume. They bring
a key aspect of cost-efficiency to our FG-750 Node iOLM, in addition to
ensuring that our solution is fully qualified for today's FTTH
requirements."

Visit our website for more on the FG-750 Node iOLM.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet,
OTN, FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1700 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

 

SOURCE  EXFO INC.

EXFO INC.

CONTACT:  Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com

Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc. Launches New Website Focused on Its InsightCS® Revenue Cycle Information Software Solutions and Services

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new website at http://www.insightcs.com. 

This new site is designed to provide visitors with an easy-to-follow, informative resource to learn more about the company's InsightCS® Revenue Cycle Information system and how it may benefit their organization.  The site is separated into Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Network, Emergency, Community, and Critical Access sections features enabling visitors to access the solutions information that most pertains to their type of healthcare service organization.

The site joins Stockell Healthcare's previously available http://www.stockell.com as a new resource for both InsightCS® product and Stockell Healthcare company information.

"We continue our aggressive approach to increasing awareness of the InsightCS® system, its superior value, and the many benefits it can bring to healthcare organizations," explained Stockell Healthcare President Rick Stockell, "This new website provides our prospects with a new, easy-to-use information center to learn how Stockell Healthcare and the InsightCS® system could help their organizations." 

About Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Stockell Healthcare Systems is committed to providing forward-thinking Hospitals, Behavioral Healthcare Providers, and Integrated Health Networks with innovative software solutions and services that enable them to better manage their revenue cycle and to deliver the most exceptional service to their own customers.

Our InsightCS® Revenue Cycle Information software system is an all-inclusive suite of Patient Access, Patient Accounting, Claims Management, and Informatics solutions, and makes an ideal replacement option for any existing Healthcare Information System (HIS) and its surrounding bolt-on applications.

SOURCE  Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Tim Kiely, Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc., +1-636-537-9530 x167, tkiely@stockell.com

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

enter:new media Launches "Branderati" Advocate Influencer Marketing Platform

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Media Agency enter:new media (ENM) has announced the official launch of its advocate influencer marketing platform, Branderati. The new software and service solution has been in development and live testing since 2010, and is the first to focus exclusively on helping brands create and leverage powerful VIP networks of fans known as Advocate Influencers. Branderati provides a turnkey solution to recruiting, activating and amplifying robust Advocate Influencer Networks from brands' existing social communities. 

ENM founder and CEO Mark Curtis, says, "Branderati represents a unique approach to influencer marketing. Social listening tools that simply identify digital influencers don't provide a viable answer to creating a scalable activation program. Conversely, networks of 3rd party influencers fail to take advantage of the substantial number of highly influential fans brands already have in their existing communities."

ENM defines a brand's "Advocate Influencers" as those that are passionate about the brand, actively willing to participate, aligned with the brands image, and are socially influential. Branderati's unique process of building bespoke brand networks focuses on screening for all four of these critical criteria.

According to Curtis, creating members-only sub-communities of VIP social fans is a logical next step in brand social media management. "As brands continue to focus on growing the scale of their social/digital communities, they are also building connections to larger numbers of untapped Advocate Influencers. Branderati allows brands the opportunity to activate these digitally powerful brand allies in line with top promotional priorities on an ongoing basis."

Branderati has already been proven across multiple media clients in helping solve the need to monetize social media by providing a way for advertisers to reach their most influential audience members. The platform has also formed the foundation of influencer initiatives for more than 50 brands across different industries, from beauty and luxury to fashion and retail, to consumer packaged goods and technology.

For more information about Branderati (http://www.branderati.com) and enter:new media (http://www.enternewmedia.com), please contact Amy Skarbnik, as@enternewmedia.com or call 212-730-2033.

About enter:new media:

enter:new media (ENM) is a leading social media agency focused on growing, activating and optimizing social media communities for entertainment, fashion, and retail brands. Unlike other agencies offering social media services, ENM was designed from the ground up to deliver end-to-end social media capabilities encompassing Strategy, Outreach, Content, Analytics, Marketing, and Media. The agency has recently launched its advanced Advocate Influencer Marketing platform, Branderati. (for more visit: branderati.com) ENM is an independent agency based in New York City. For more information, please visit: http://enternewmedia.com.

SOURCE  enter:new media

enter:new media

Web Site: HTTP://www.enternewmedia.com

Fitango, Inc. launches an innovative e-Health adherence platform to revolutionize the way people stay committed to their health

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Fitango (http://www.fitango.com) launches a breakthrough e-health platform, transforming the way Americans manage and improve their health and lifestyle. Although most Americans are working to overcome a chronic disease or commit to their health resolutions, on average 72% fail to follow through. Fitango's comprehensive adherence platform tackles this problem, revolutionizing the way people adhere to their health. 

"Fitango's offering is designed to address a critically pervasive issue in America today," says founder and CEO Dr. Dov Biran. "Currently, between 50% to 75% of Americans do not comply with medical treatments, 80% regain weight lost within one year and 95% resume smoking within 3 to 12 months. The opportunity to transform American health by improving adherence is tremendous."

"The most effective strategies to improve adherence involve trusted health professionals, taking the time to engage with patients on their health goals, monitor their health behaviors and advise them on how to cope with treatments," says Fitango's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nathalie Bloch, MD. "Fitango provides health professionals and patients with the technology and tools to collaborate effectively, optimize benefits from medical treatments and improve overall health."

Fitango's prevention-oriented platform is founded on four pillars: Actionplans, expert advice, social support and content. Actionplans are step-by-step interactive plans that encompass a wide range of health and wellness topics, ensuring users meet their health goals. The Actionplan store allows users to access a variety of expert crafted Actionplans, from "Detox in 10 days" through "Managing excessive stress after a traumatic event" and "Run a marathon - beginner's plan." Users access health professionals for advice and monitoring, and invite family and friends to become their motivators. By integrating these pillars, Fitango improves users' success rate while pursuing their health resolutions.

Health professionals, such as physicians, nutritionists, psychologists and fitness instructors can use Fitango to monetize their knowledge and manage their professional services with existing patients and reach new clients. The basic free expert platform includes the Actionplan builder pro, business center and client management services. The expert premium services add the ability to assign personalized Actionplans to patients and monitor their progress. Fitango's expert offering is changing the way health professionals conduct business.

About Fitango
Fitango is a collaborative e-Health adherence platform, providing its users an innovative way to reach their health goals and improve their lives. The platform offers expert crafted Actionplans, web-based collaboration between users and health experts, social support, and a wide range of motivation tools - revolutionizing the way people adhere to their health.

Contact:
Amisha Mulji, Marketing
ami@fitango.com
(212) 956-0555

SOURCE  Fitango

Fitango

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

King.com's Candy Crush Saga Crowned Facebook's Top Game

King.com Takes the Number One Game Seat on Facebook and Reaches 5 Billion Game Plays across All Platforms

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --King.com, the leading casual social games company, is delighted to announce that the launch of its most popular games on mobile has accelerated its dramatic growth. King.com has moved to the top of the charts with its hit Candy Crush Saga taking the title of the most popular game on Facebook and attracting more than 9.7 million daily players (AppData). The game is listed in the top five grossing iPhone and iPad apps in 10 of the top markets as measured by AppAnnie. King.com is also announcing that it has generated over 5 billion monthly game plays across all platforms.

Additionally, King.com now has three games among Facebook's top 10 game apps (AppData). Pet Rescue Saga (with 3.2M daily players) has just joined Candy Crush Saga and Bubble Witch Saga (3.6M daily players) near the top of the leaderboard. Bubble Witch Saga, launched in September 2011, has been a resident of the top 10 through 2012, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the casual social category. Since Bubble Witch Saga was released on mobile in July 2012, the number of daily active players on the King.com network has grown from 10 million to more than 19 million.

"The transition to moving our popular games to mobile and making the playability both seamless and synchronized across multiple platforms has generated immediate interest from casual games players. We've seen tremendous growth across both social and mobile games charts," said Riccardo Zacconi, co-founder and CEO of King.com. "Learning that Candy Crush Saga has become the most popular game on Facebook is a great start for 2013. We are looking forward to launching more of our Saga titles onto mobile this year."

"In less than 18 months King.com has become the second largest game developer on the Facebook Platform with 70 million monthly active users. They also built what is the most popular game on Facebook right now: Candy Crush Saga, a game played by almost 10 million people every day, on Facebook.com and on mobile. Only a few technology companies in the world have reached so many people so quickly," said Julien Codorniou, head of European gaming partnerships at Facebook. "With further game launches in the pipeline and continued expansion of the company, King.com has become the poster child for the fast-growing European gaming industry."

Launched in April 2012, Candy Crush Saga continues to attract millions of new players thanks to its popularity on smartphones and tablets. Currently, the game is played over 55 million times a day across both Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices) mobile platforms. Candy Crush Saga is a "match 3" game in which players move sweets in order to make a line of three or more of the same color. The popularity of the game on Facebook has translated well into the mobile environment because the game offers deep synchronization across different platforms, allowing players to progress from level to level on the device of their choice.  At launch on iOS, Candy Crush Saga became a top free to play game download from the iTunes App Store across mainstream markets.

About King.com:
King.com is a worldwide leader in casual social games with more than 5 billion games played per month globally. King.com offers over 150 exclusive games in 12 languages through its premier destination, King.com (http://www.king.com), mobile devices (iOS and Android), Google+, and Facebook, where it is a top 10 Facebook developer. The company is the exclusive provider of online games for leading global portals, websites and media companies. King.com has offices in London, Stockholm, Barcelona, Bucharest, Hamburg, Malta, Malmo and San Francisco. For more information, visit http://about.king.com.

© 2012 King.com Inc. All rights reserved.  Candy Crush Saga is a trademark of King.com Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Google Play is a registered trademark of Google Inc. All other designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contacts:
Paul Brady
Consort Partners
king@consortpartners.com
Tel: +1 646 491 2777

SOURCE  King.com

King.com

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

Shodogg announces the release of ScreenDirect(TM) a business-to-business solution enabling companies to seamlessly direct digital content across screens

Shodogg Awarded Patent

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shodogg, a media technology company focused on connecting mobile devices to any second web-enabled screen, announced today that it has been awarded a patent for its screen connectivity technology. The company also announced the release of its business-to-business solution, ScreenDirect(TM).

"Screen connectivity is one of the biggest trends coming out of CES.  With our patented technology, Shodogg is the only company offering a truly agnostic screen connecting solution," said Herb Mitschele, CEO of Shodogg.  "The industry has been searching for a seamless solution that transcends brand, platform and device and our technology delivers on that vision. This is a significant development for a marketplace that has been limited by proprietary and closed ecosystems." 

With the release of ScreenDirect, Shodogg brings dual-screen functionality to businesses. "Unlike a single household that may use one brand for all their connected devices, businesses must operate on a completely different scale," said David Strober, Shodogg's chief technology officer. "With ScreenDirect, businesses can now share content with any device or screen their customers or employees encounter around the world."

Shodogg is currently working with strategic partners to license ScreenDirect in commercial applications.  Several industries including hospitality, healthcare, enterprise sales, federal and civilian agencies have already started incorporating the ScreenDirect technology into their businesses.

Quadriga, one of the hospitality industry's largest global integrators of in-room entertainment systems and network applications, is using ScreenDirect to help hotel guests connect their personal devices to any other screen when visiting participating hotels.  Quadriga's new Personal Media Network(TM) service,  which integrates ScreenDirect, was recently awarded the prestigious Equip'Innov Award for the most innovative product in the technology category at this year's Equip' Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition in Paris.

As an Internet-based technology, ScreenDirect does not require any additional hardware beyond a web-enabled screen.  ScreenDirect provides clients with tailored solutions that easily integrate into existing content management systems. The technology is highly secure and scalable for managing digital content across devices and screens. ScreenDirect alleviates security concerns because the files are never downloaded, exchanged or left behind on the receiving screen. And unlike other competitive solutions, ScreenDirect is not restricted by LAN or DLNA making it completely portable and operable outside the home.

Since launching the company in 2011, Shodogg has raised $2.8 million in seed funding, including a recent investment by RSL Venture Partners L.P., an early stage investment fund run by former Omnimedia CFO Kelli Turner and backed by Ronald S. Lauder.  The company also maintains an impressive team of advisors including Emmy Award-winning producer/creator/actor Seth Green, Joe Uva, former president and CEO of Univision, and Joe Titlebaum, former general counsel of XM Radio. The company anticipates a Series A raise in the second half of 2013.

About Shodogg
Shodogg is a media technology company committed to transforming the way businesses manage, distribute, view, and monetize digital content. Shodogg's patented technology allows media to be directed from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to any second web-enabled screen. Shodogg is a recipient of the 2011 Mobile Excellence Award for Best Delivery Platform. The Company operates from offices in New York and Australia. For more information on Shodogg, please visit http://www.shodogg.com.

SOURCE  Shodogg

Shodogg

CONTACT: Beth Jarecki, +1-917-364-6044, beth@lpendragonus.com

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

QualiSystems Integrates Enterprise Software Framework with FiberZone Switch Improving Test Lab Management

Companies combine solutions to convert network testing labs into cloud environments

SANTA CLARA, California, January 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    QualiSystems [http://www.qualisystems.com ] announced today it has added the ability
to integrate its TestShell [http://www.qualisystems.com/site/content/t2.asp?Sids&PidP0
] enterprise software framework with FiberZone's Automated Fiber Management
[http://www.fiberzone-networks.com/solutions/literature/AFM_Datasheet_Dec10_Letter.pdf ]
(AFM) Layer 1 Switch to allow customers to perform lab management and provisioning
remotely. QualiSystems' TestShell, an enterprise software framework, offers complete lab
management and device provisioning that enable engineers to optimize lab performance,
increase testing coverage, and expand equipment utilization even while working remotely.
FiberZone's AFM switches perform fast switching, support both multimode and single mode
fibers. Together, the two companies can provide users with direct access to FiberZone
hardware by adding remote cloud-based capabilities to the physical lab.

    FiberZone specializes in fiber infrastructure by facilitating remote and automated
end-to-end connectivity control via automated patching. QualiSystems' focus on networks,
storage and cloud infrastructure provisioning complements FiberZone's superior optical
performance including scalability and high reliability. This new integration is both
cost-effective and optimizes network testing labs, giving QualiSystems and FiberZone's
customers the ability to improve the quality of their products and services.

    Layer-1 switch integration provides an increase in overall speed, and scalability.
Furthermore, lab set up time and efforts will be reduced when deploying the AFM switch
combined with TestShell because of automated connectivity, reduced cabling and speedier
provisioning to complete test set-up according to the individual customers' requirements.
Beyond controlling Layer-1 switches, TestShell provides complete support for network,
storage and test equipment via a large embedded set of integrated tools including:

       
        - CLI (Command Line Interface) - allows the use of common scripting
          languages to automate topology provisioning and configuration
        - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) - including SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and
          SNMPv3
        - Graphical User Interface (GUI) automation - driving web, java and Microsoft
          based applications.

    "This integration solution is offered to network equipment manufacturers, service
providers, datacenters and enterprises that benefit from the added ability to provide a
powerful lab management platform that optimizes resource utilization and lab performance,"
says Bill Simmelink, FiberZone Networks CEO. "We look forward to continued success with
the AFM family, now enhanced by the inclusion of QualiSystems' lab automation
capabilities."

    "The strengths of QualiSystems' TestShell combined with FiberZone's Layer-1 switch
will convert lab management into a cloud environment for network and storage testing" said
Eitan Lavie, vice president of Product & Marketing at QualiSystems. "FiberZone is a
trusted supplier of remote fiber connectivity solutions and this pairing brings additional
benefits and capabilities to customers for setting up test environments in a cloud type
self-servicing manner."

    About FiberZone Networks

    FiberZone Networks delivers remote fiber connectivity solutions to datacenters and
networks with its Automatic Fiber Management (AFM) product line, delivering reliability,
flexibility, fault tolerance and management to the fiber infrastructure. FiberZone's AFM
significantly increases network reliability and availability, reduces operating costs,
minimizes network faults and human errors, and prevents revenue losses & SLA (Service
Level Agreement) penalties. FiberZone's AFM product line utilizes patent-pending Latched
Optical Coupling (LOCTM) technology that delivers reliable passive connectivity in a
remotely-managed automated fiber management system. http://www.fiberzone-networks.com

    About TestShell

    TestShell is an end-to-end software framework for lab management, device provisioning
and test automation. The software is used by carriers, network service providers, data
centers, enterprises, and device manufacturers. TestShell provides complete lab
management, resource scheduling, automated device provisioning, topology creation, and
comprehensive reporting and analysis. The software framework helps organizations to
improve product quality, optimize lab performance, shorten release time to market, and
significantly reduce capital and operational expenditures.

    About QualiSystems

    QualiSystems is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for test and lab
automation, driving innovation, efficiency and ROI.

    Used in the Networking environment to manage and drive large scale testing labs,
QualiSystems' TestShell framework enables engineers to optimize lab performance and
increase testing coverage while expanding equipment utilization, reducing setup time and
accelerating testing. TestShell Framework has already proven as an industry-critical
solution in North America, APAC, Europe and the Middle East, where it is used by market
leaders from a wide spectrum of industries including network equipment manufacturers,
telecom operators, data center providers, enterprises and electronics device
manufacturers. http://www.qualisystems.com

       
        Press Contact:
        Lynda Starr, Vantage Communications for QualiSystems
        Phone: +1-973-386-5949
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Emulex Offers I/O Connectivity Management Support for VMware vSphere® 5.1 Web Client

Emulex OneCommand Manager Plug-in for VMware vCenter(TM) Server Enables Simplified Virtualization Management

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulex Corporation (NYSE: ELX) today announced that it supports the new VMware vSphere® 5.1 Web Client with its Emulex OneCommand® Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter(TM) Server, a software plug-in that integrates real-time lifecycle management of adapters provided by Emulex into the VMware vCenter(TM) Server console, centralizing and simplifying virtualization management. Emulex OneCommand Manager delivers flexibility, ease of use, and time and operational expenditure (OPEX) savings for data centers that are faced with a proliferation of complex virtualization and cloud-based technologies.

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"The Emulex I/O connectivity management solution, compatible with the new VMware vSphere® 5.1 Web Client, gives customers the ability to manage adapters, objects and workflows across global, distributed data centers," said Shaun Walsh, senior vice president of marketing and corporate development, Emulex. "The Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in is purpose-built for the VMware vCenter(TM) Server management console and vSphere 5.1 Web Client, and represents further integration with VMware virtualization and cloud infrastructure platforms."

Emulex OneCommand Manager for VMware vCenter Server addresses cloud- and virtualization-based data centers that require operational efficiency across VMware hosts and clusters, with centralized management and the following benefits and features:

    --  Flexibility across VMware clients: Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for
        VMware vCenter Server supports both the new VMware vSphere 5.1 Web
        Client and the VMware vCenter Server desktop client with an identical
        feature set regardless of the client.
    --  Centralized adapter management: Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for
        VMware vCenter Server enables comprehensive control of fabric and
        network connectivity solutions provided by Emulex from the VMware
        vCenter Server management console, for unified and simplified
        virtualization management.
    --  Time-saving I/O management: Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware
        vCenter Server enables users to manage Emulex adapters across hundreds
        of servers, natively from the VMware vCenter Server console, so
        administrators don't waste time juggling multiple management
        applications.
    --  Increased availability with powerful diagnostics: Emulex OneCommand
        Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter Server provides a powerful suite of
        administrative tools for adapter configuration, diagnostics, monitoring,
        efficient batch firmware updates and more. This high level of
        functionality helps users optimize network performance and availability,
        increase productivity and reduce OPEX for VMware host systems.
"VMware continues to empower customers with the tools they need as the data center evolves and becomes more complex," said Parag Patel, vice president, Global Strategic Alliances, VMware. "The latest release of VMware vSphere® 5.1 combined with the Emulex OneCommand Manager plug-in for VMware vCenter(TM) Server, provides a great platform for today's virtualization administrators to help them manage large-scale, distributed, global environments."

To download the new plug-in for VMware vSphere 5.1 from Emulex, please visit this link.

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About Emulex

Emulex, the leader in converged networking solutions, provides enterprise-class connectivity for servers, networks and storage devices within the data center. The company's product portfolio of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters, 10Gb Ethernet Network Interface Cards, Ethernet-based Converged Network Adapters, controllers, embedded bridges and switches, and connectivity management software are proven, tested and trusted by the world's largest and most demanding IT environments. Emulex solutions are used and offered by the industry's leading server and storage OEMs including, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Hitachi Data Systems, HP, Huawei, IBM, NEC, NetApp and Oracle. Emulex is headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif. and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. More information about Emulex (NYSE:ELX) is available at http://www.Emulex.com.

Emulex Safe Harbor Statement

"Safe Harbor'' Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or changes to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances. We wish to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the possibility that the proposed acquisition of Endace Limited (Endace) is not completed on a timely basis or at all, the effects of the proposed  acquisition of Endace, including our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the potential acquisition of Endace on a timely basis or at all, and our ability to integrate the technology, operations and personnel of Endace into our existing operations in a timely and efficient manner.  In addition, intellectual property claims, with or without merit, that could result in costly litigation, cause product shipment delays, require us to indemnify customers, or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, which may or may not be available. Furthermore, we have in the past obtained, and may be required in the future to obtain, licenses of technology owned by other parties. We cannot be certain that the necessary licenses will be available or that they can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we were to fail to obtain such royalty or licensing agreements in a timely manner and on reasonable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Ongoing lawsuits, such as the action brought by Broadcom Corporation (Broadcom), present inherent risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Such potential risks include continuing expenses of litigation, risk of loss of patent rights and/or monetary damages, risk of injunction against the sale of products incorporating the technology in question, counterclaims, attorneys' fees, incremental costs associated with product or component redesigns, and diversion of management's attention from other business matters. With respect to the continuing Broadcom litigation, such potential risks also include the adequacy of any sunset period to make design changes, the ability to implement any design changes, the availability of customer resources to complete any re-qualification or re-testing that may be needed, the ability to maintain favorable working relationships with Emulex suppliers of serializer/deserializer (SerDes) modules, and the ability to obtain a settlement which does not put us at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, the fact that the economy generally, and the technology and storage market segments specifically, have been in a state of uncertainty makes it difficult to determine if past experience is a good guide to the future and makes it impossible to determine if markets will grow or shrink in the short term. The current weakness in domestic and worldwide macro-economic conditions and related disruptions in world credit and equity markets that are creating economic uncertainty for our customers, as well as the storage and converged networking market as a whole, has and could continue to adversely affect our revenues and results of operations. As a result of these uncertainties, we are unable to predict our future results with any accuracy. Other factors affecting these forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: faster than anticipated declines in the storage networking market, slower than expected growth of the converged networking market or the failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers to successfully incorporate our products into their systems; our dependence on a limited number of customers and the effects of the loss of, decrease in or delays of orders by any such customers, or the failure of such customers to make timely payments; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of our products or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; costs associated with entry into new areas of the server and storage technology markets; the variability in the level of our backlog and the variable and seasonal procurement patterns of our customers; any inadequacy of our intellectual property protection and the costs of actual or potential third-party claims of infringement and any related indemnity obligations or adverse judgments; the effect of any actual or potential unsolicited offers to acquire us; impairment charges, including but not limited to goodwill and intangible assets; changes in tax rates or legislation; the effects of acquisitions; the effects of terrorist activities, natural disasters, and any resulting disruption in our supply chain or customer purchasing patterns or any other resulting economic or political instability; the highly competitive nature of the markets for our products as well as pricing pressures that may result from such competitive conditions; the effects of changes in our business model to separately charge for software; the effect of rapid migration of customers towards newer, lower cost product platforms; possible transitions from board or box level to application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions for selected applications; a shift in unit product mix from higher-end to lower-end or mezzanine card products; a faster than anticipated decrease in the average unit selling prices or an increase in the manufactured cost of our products; delays in product development; our reliance on third-party suppliers and subcontractors for components and assembly; our ability to attract and retain key technical personnel; our ability to benefit from our research and development activities; our dependence on international sales and internationally produced products; changes in accounting standards; and any resulting regulatory changes on our business. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and are discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, under the caption "Risk Factors."

VMware, VMware vCenter and VMware vSphere are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.

Press Contacts:
Katherine Lane

Director, Corporate Communications

+1 714-885-3828
katherine.lane@emulex.com

Jolene Bonina

Public Relations Manager

+1 714-885-3858
jolene.bonina@emulex.com

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Tracx Opens Gallery Space in NYC with First Show 'Conversation Drivers'

Exhibition: Scientists and Artists Unite

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracx, the leading social intelligence software company based in the heart of New York City, announced today the opening of the tracx Gallery Space. The NYC-based technology start up is supporting local artists while inspiring employees with new mixed media art installation.  This new space showcases a wide range of pieces -- all created by local artists -- that provide thought and conversation provoking inspiration for the company's employees and space visitors.

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Founded in 2008 by a group of social graph engineers and scientists, tracx's founders are also amateur photographers and cinematographers who have a great appreciation of art. tracx Gallery Space was founded on a belief that the partnership between the artist and the scientist is essential for innovation. The gallery is designed as a place for emerging artists, scientists, technologists and business people alike to come together to exchange ideas and be inspired.

First show: January - April 2013 "Conversation Drivers"

Conversation Drivers interrogates what starts a conversation.  All of the works in the exhibition use materials and/or contain as subject things we use to connect with each other in society.  Aligned to the importance tracx places on the impact of 'social' conversations, Conversation Drivers seeks to start conversations about "What is art?" and its relationship to commerce.

Official show opening: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Number of shows per year: 3

Duration of shows: 4 months

Titles of all art pieces, artists and their contact information will be available at the tracx Gallery Space.

co-curators:

Steve DeFrank received his BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and his MFA from the School of Visual Arts. He is in the collections of the New Museum, the West Collection and the Kresge Museum. His work has been written about in New York Times, New York Magazine, Art in America, and Vanity Fair and The NY Times Magazine commissioned a cover piece in 2002. DeFrank teaches at the School of Visual Arts in both the Visual Critical Studies and the Fine Arts BFA programs.

Terry Norton-Wright received her BS from Drexel University in Design & Marketing and her MFA from Otis College of Art & Design. She most recently completed an artist-in-residency in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her work includes photographs, paintings, drawings, sculpture, performance and writing. Norton-Wright is the Manager of Client Development at tracx.

About tracx

Tracx is a 360-degree social media management software platform delivering unified social intelligence that allows enterprises to manage, share and extract actionable insights, threats and opportunities from the social web. More information about tracx is available at http://www.tracx.com.

?Editorial contacts:
Erin Collopy, tracx: erin@tracx.com, 646-448-5313
Emily O'Brien, LEAP Public Relations, emily@leappr.com, 646-550-6070

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Urban AG Corp Announces Closing Date Of January 25, 2013 For Acquisition Of Green Wire Enterprises, Inc.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban AG Corp/ (AQUM.PK) (the "Company" or "AQUM"), announced today that the Company has set a closing date of January 25, 2013 for the recently announced acquisition of  Green Wire Enterprises, Inc. ("GWE"). The acquisition of GWE is the first using the recently announced acquisition model developed by the management team of the Company. The purchase price will consist of Cash, Seller Notes and Equity. GWE operates primarily in the Southwestern United States in the Telecom market but has contracts with major telecommunication companies and general contractors in other locations within the United States.

GWE will operate as a separate division of the Company and will be AQUM's entry into the Telecommunication Construction Industry segment in the overall business strategy. GWE's mission will be to provide comprehensive telecommunication construction and installation services for data, voice, broadband Internet, and wireless projects for customers in the Southwest United States and other areas across the United States. 

Billy V. Ray, Jr., CEO of the Company, stated: "As we approach the close of this transaction we are confident that our use of resources in the pursuit and completion of the acquisition will prove to provide additional opportunities to expand our revenue base and footprint. While we will not see any of the results of operations from GWE in our fourth quarter ended 12/31/12, we do expect to see positive improvement in the first quarter of 2013 from this acquisition."

GWE's operating subsidiaries serve a wide customer base that includes Telecom customers such as Verizon, Motorola, Alcatel-Lucent, Time Warner, and General Contractors, serving customers such as Wal-Mart, CVS, and Gulf Marine. The subsidiaries also network and design services to multiple state and county government agencies, colleges and schools in the Texas market.

Contact: Billy V. Ray, Jr.
P:770-910-5380
E:billyvrayjr@aqumcorporate.com

Urban  Ag Corp. Corporate Office

P: 800-692-1357

Email address Investor Relations Department
Investorrelations.391998@onebox.com

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 37A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including the Company's ability to continue to successfully market and provide its services, maintain its effectiveness and its customer base and general economic conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Urban AG Corp

Urban AG Corp

Motel 6 Launches App for iPad

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Motel 6 announces the launch of the Motel 6 app for iPad, now available for free download on the App Store. The Motel 6 app, developed especially for the Apple iPad, makes it simple for guests to quickly find and book rooms at more than 1,100 locations in the United States and Canada.

"The launch of the Motel 6 app for iPad is the latest extension of our growing digital/mobile distribution network," said Lance Miceli, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for G6 Hospitality. "Our guests have been greatly receptive to the Motel 6 apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android, as well as our booking app on Facebook. We will continue to expand Motel 6's digital reach to be accessible to our guests and potential customers wherever they are."

Thousands of smartphone users use the Motel 6 apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android per month to search for Motel 6 locations, view property images and videos, and book their stay. The Motel 6 app for iPad includes the same easy-to-use functionalities but was designed and optimized especially for the Apple iPad.

The app uses theiPad's built-in GPS to locate the closest location available. Once the Motel 6 location is identified, the Motel 6 app provides guests with the most pertinent details for their visit, including each location's amenities, brand policies, property images and daily rates. Guests can also search for locations using an airport code, city or state. Registered members can take advantage of the "My Motel 6" feature, where their account information and upcoming reservations are conveniently available for viewing. First-time guests can create an online account in just a few easy steps. The Motel 6 app is available for free download from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch or at http://www.itunes.com/apps/motel6.

About Motel 6

Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada.  For 26 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you(®)," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment.  Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962.  Standard amenities include free local phone calls, Wi-Fi Internet access, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee and expanded cable channel line-up.  Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities.  For more information, visit http://www.motel6.com.

About G6 Hospitality LLC

G6 Hospitality LLC owns, operates and franchises 1,100 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the extended stay Studio 6 brand. Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, G6 Hospitality employs 10,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada.

iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

SOURCE  Motel 6

Motel 6

CONTACT: Laura Rojo-Eddy, Director, Corporate Communications, +1-972-360-5970, lrojo@g6hospitality.com, or Ryanne Dalton, Media Manager, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2529, rdalton@golinharris.com

Web Site: http://www.motel6.com

Mood app designed for youth by youth launches today at Sandbox Conference

Intuitive tool creates a shared language for youth to talk about how
they feel with those who support them

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - mindyourmood, a new app for Android and Apple mobile devices, launched today at The
Sandbox Project Conference.  Developed by the award winning mental
health and youth engagement initiative mindyourmind for the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, the mood tracking app
provides young people with an intuitive platform to quickly record how
they feel - from day to day or hour to hour.  App users can capture how
they feel and discuss it with their caregiver - be it their therapist,
doctor, parent or peer - creating a shared language that can lead to
more positive interactions and results.

"A major barrier for young people seeking support is being able to
relate how they really feel to an adult care provider," says Maria
Luisa Contursi, Program Director for mindyourmind. "The mindyourmood app helps remove that barrier by giving a young person a record of how
they have felt since the last session, displayed in a way that both the
caregiver and young person can understand."

mindyourmood was designed by youth for youth using the language of youth.  There are
seven mood categories, each with four mood words selected by youth
including descriptors from pumped to chilled-out and empty to
pissed-off.

Dr. Bruce Ferguson, Community Health Resources Group at The Hospital for
Sick Children and Co-Chair of the AstraZeneca Canada Young Health
Program, agrees with the value the app brings beyond the
patient/therapist relationship. "Enabling a young person to manage
their mental health the way mindyourmood does is empowering for that person. It gives them an important tool in
building hope and resilience as they move forward."

"I think the app is going to be a really effective tool to help people
be able to track their mood and create a new kind of therapeutic
relationship," says Alicia Raimundo, Youth Volunteer.  "Working on this
project has empowered me to learn more about mental health and be very
confident in my voice and my story."

mindyourmood was developed for the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, a community
investment initiative focused on adolescent mental health that is
delivered in partnership with leading charitable organizations:  mindyourmind, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada and Physical Health Education Canada. 
Working collaboratively with its program partners, AstraZeneca is
developing online resources and on-the-ground programs to help young
people strengthen their emotional resilience, gain the coping skills
they need to avoid risk behaviours, discover their own strengths, and
reach their full potential in life.

mindyourmood is immediately available for download to any Apple or Android mobile
device from http://www.mindyourmind.ca.

About mindyourmind

mindyourmind is a non-profit mental health program that engages youth,
emerging adults and the professionals who serve them to co-develop
reliable and relevant resources. These resources are designed to reduce
the stigma associated with mental illness and increase access and use
of community support, both professional and peer-based. Through the use
of active engagement, best practice and technology, mindyourmind
inspires youth to reach out, get help and give help.  For more
information, please visit http://www.mindyourmind.ca

About the Young Health Program

The Young Health Program is a long term community investment initiative.
AstraZeneca Canada believes the issue of adolescent emotional
well-being provides an important opportunity to make a positive impact
on the health of today's youth and tomorrow's generations. Focused on
prevention and early intervention, the Young Health Program will help
youth move from risk to resilience by connecting them to positive
conditions and experiences that foster emotional and mental
well-being.  For more information, please visit the program website at http://www.younghealth.ca

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is committed to the research, development and manufacturing
of valuable prescription medicines. We have an extensive product
portfolio spanning six therapeutic areas: gastrointestinal,
cardiovascular, infection, neuroscience, oncology, and respiratory.
AstraZeneca`s headquarters are located in Mississauga, Ontario. For
more information, please visit the company`s website at http://www.astrazeneca.ca

SOURCE  AstraZeneca Canada

AstraZeneca Canada

CONTACT:  Maria Luisa Contursi
Program Director and Co-Founder
Mindyourmind 
Tel: 519-859-8721
mlc@mindyourmind.ca      Helen Seibel
Senior Manager, Corporate Responsibility
AstraZeneca Canada
Tel: 416-906-4643
helen.seibel@astrazeneca.com

Lizard Labs Introduces Version 3.0 of Log Parser Lizard, the Popular Tool for IT Professionals

New version of Log Parser Lizard is now available from Lizard Labs. Log Parser is enhanced query software that digs through information in log files seamlessly and efficiently using SQL queries without storing log data into database. Log Parser Lizard is a free GUI tool for the powerful Microsoft Logparser engine.

SKOPJE, Macedonia, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Lizard Labs, developer of professional system utilities and software for Microsoft Windows, released a significant update to its flagship software, Log Parser Lizard.

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When it comes to data mining and multi-dimensional analysis, an advanced and feature complete pivot grid provides business users unrivaled insights into daily operations. Until this release using the pivot capabilities of products like Excel meant exporting data to "out-of-process" solutions. This is one of the many other new features and improvements included in the latest version 3.0.

About Log Parser Lizard

We at Lizard Labs know first-hand how challenging it can be to dig through all text-based log files to find one item or issue. Because using Microsoft Logparser's from command line can be painful even for experienced IT administrators (due to its knotty command-line interface), we've created Log Parser Lizard to enhance the search functionality and to easily manage your queries.

This Log Parser Lizard GUI for Microsoft Logparser is a versatile tool that provides quick access to IIS, W3C and log4net logs, XML, CSV/TSV and Text files, as well as data sources on the Microsoft Windows operating system like Windows Event log, file system, registry and Active Directory. LPL digs through information in log files seamlessly and efficiently using SQL queries without storing log data into database. It offers an easy new way to manage all your business's text-based information. Now, businesses working with various forms of text based log files/data can use this query software to write and manage their queries and to find exactly what they need when they need it.

Log Parser Lizard can print or export query results into various file formats including Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF, as well as compile information into charts. This query software is available for free from Lizard Labs, with an enhanced version with deeper functionality once it is registered and paid for.

Log Parser Lizard has consistently been awarded the highest accolades by leading software distribution sites and testing laboratories around the world. Users can download Log Parser Lizard GUI, and view the rest of Lizard Labs' software product offerings, at http://www.lizard-labs.com.

About Lizard Labs

Lizard Labs is a developer and provider of professional system utilities and software for Microsoft Windows. With products such as Log Parser Lizard, Lizard Labs is enhancing the way individuals and businesses research, organize and securely store business information. At Lizard Labs, we are fortunate enough to work with many important companies to help them with their professional system utilities needs. For more information on Lizard Labs and their software product offerings, visit http://www.lizard-labs.com.

Contact:

Name: Dimce Kuzmanov

e-mail: office@lizard-labs.net

phone: +38975397899

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Yooli.com Chooses FICO to Provide Risk Management to China's Crowd-Funding Sector

BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yooli (http://www.Yooli.com), China's crowd-funding services website, and FICO (NYSE:FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today jointly announced that Yooli has selected FICO risk management technology as a core element of Yooli's risk management infrastructure. At the signing ceremony held in Beijing, Mr. Yannan Liu, president of Yooli and Fuscent, the operator of Yooli, and Mr. John Chen, managing director of FICO China, signed the agreement, congratulated by Mr. Gang Zeng, professor from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Mr. Alex Yang from Texas Pacific Group, and Mr. Zhongyang Chen, professor from People's University.

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Yooli is a PtoP (person-to-person) crowd-funding online platform that provides finance products for Chinese microfinance investors. Individual borrowers or small business owners can submit loan applications at Yooli.com, and the approved applications are then posted for lenders to judge the risks and potential value, and hence make investment decisions. The borrowers are requested to pay monthly interest upon receipt of the loan.

China's crowd-funding business has grown significantly over the past two years. According to Fuscent, there are more than 150 crowd-funding online businesses with annual turnover of RMB 5 billion yuan in China. During a period of rapid growth, the industry has been hindered by increasing fraud risk and insufficient risk management, which has exposed lenders to potential risks. Yooli provides a transparent and safe system by partnering with FICO and other industry-leading solution providers to create a more efficient system while managing risk.

By selecting FICO's credit risk technology to power its risk management system, Yooli seeks to provide China's crowd-funding investors access to the world-class analytics and risk assessment in use by large financial institutions and crowd-funding websites worldwide.  Yooli will leverage FICO's credit risk analytics to help define its lenders' risk tolerances and help them make informed lending decisions based on borrowers' credit risk profile, while borrowers will benefit from a more precise credit risk profile.

"Risk control is the key for finance products," said Yannan Liu, president of Yooli. "By working with FICO, we aim to provide investors with world-class risk management. The credit system built by Yooli with FICO's technology is based on data analysis from many Chinese banks accumulated over several years. We have selected 14 profile criteria in four categories to analyze potential borrowers and provide lenders with the best product resources."

"Yooli is determined to provide its lenders and borrowers with the world's best decision-making tools, and FICO's technology is the ideal solution," said John Chen, managing director of FICO China. "FICO is committed to supporting China's growing crowd-funding industry in its efforts to enhance transparency and risk management, as well as to improve the customer experience."

About FICO
FICO (NYSE:FICO), formerly known as Fair Isaac, delivers superior predictive analytics solutions that drive smarter decisions. The company's groundbreaking use of mathematics to predict consumer behavior has transformed entire industries and revolutionized the way risk is managed and products are marketed. FICO's innovative solutions include the industry-leading solutions for measuring credit risk, managing credit accounts, identifying and minimizing the impact of fraud, and customizing consumer offers with pinpoint accuracy. Most of the world's top banks, as well as leading insurers, retailers, pharmaceutical companies and government agencies, rely on FICO solutions to accelerate growth, control risk, boost profits and meet regulatory and competitive demands. Learn more at http://www.fico.com. FICO: Make every decision count(TM). For FICO news and media resources, visit http://www.fico.com/news.

About Yooli
Yooli was founded in May 2012 by professionals from finance and technology industries. It is committed to becoming the leading crowd-funding website in China. http://www.yooli.com.

Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release that relate to FICO or its business are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the success of the Company's Decision Management strategy and reengineering plan, the maintenance of its existing relationships and ability to create new relationships with customers and key alliance partners, its ability to continue to develop new and enhanced products and services, its ability to recruit and retain key technical and managerial personnel, competition, regulatory changes applicable to the use of consumer credit and other data, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, continuing material adverse developments in global economic conditions, and other risks described from time to time in FICO's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, FICO's results could differ materially from its expectations. FICO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

FICO and "Make every decision count" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fair Isaac Corporation in the United States and in other countries.

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CONTACT: Media:Lauren Dettloff, FICO, +65-9277-7957, LaurenDettloff@fico.com ; Investors/Analysts: Steven Weber, FICO, +1-800-213-5542, investor@fico.com

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

DecisionPoint Systems Accelerates Expansion into Mobile Business Applications

New Enterprise Solutions Group to Expand Sales of APEXWare Software Throughout the U.S.; Latest Step in Strategic Shift toward Higher-Margin Businesses

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint(TM) Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DPSI), a leading provider and integrator of Enterprise Mobility and Wireless Applications, announced today that it has launched a new sales and marketing initiative and dedicated a team to accelerate the Company's move into enterprise mobile software, software subscriptions and professional services. DecisionPoint Systems Vice President of Marketing Tom Barber has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President-General Manager of the Enterprise Solutions Group to lead the new effort.

The first task for the new Enterprise Solutions Group will be to expand the sales and marketing of APEXWare(TM) software throughout the United States. APEXWare is a well-known and proven suite of mobile applications for field service, merchandising, sales, delivery and warehouse management that serves multiple vertical industries in the mid-market. DecisionPoint Systems acquired APEXWare through its recent purchase of APEX Systems Integrators of Burlington, Ontario.

For more information on APEXWare please visit http://www.apex-ware.com.

"We have shown that we can succeed in the enterprise software, software subscriptions and professional services markets, and we are now accelerating our efforts in these areas that bring higher margins and a recurring revenue stream," said DecisionPoint Systems CEO Nicholas R. Toms. "One of the main reasons we bought APEX was to expand in these areas and APEXWare software has already proven its value. We intend to grow our revenues and margins, in this exciting area to drive increasing shareholder value."

Mr. Barber, who will report to Chief Operating Officer Ralph Hubregsen, is a long-time member of the DecisionPoint Systems management team and, prior to leading marketing, was Vice President-Products and Offerings. His background includes successfully working with mobile, wireless, networking and enterprise software products and services.

DecisionPoint Systems also announced that experienced enterprise software sales professional Jim Besselman has been appointed Vice President-Sales of the Enterprise Solutions Group. Mr. Besselman, who will report to Mr. Barber, comes to DecisionPoint Systems after success with high-performance enterprise software systems at Oversight Systems, Apriso, JDA, Telelogic, BroadVision, Oracle and Baan. He will be responsible for establishing the dedicated sales presence of the ApexWare software in the U.S.

The Enterprise Solutions Group will be wholly contained with DecisionPoint's U.S. operations.

About DecisionPoint(TM) Systems, Inc.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. delivers improved productivity and operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers.  They do this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere.  DecisionPoint utilizes the latest wireless, mobility, and RFID technologies.

For more information on DecisionPoint Systems visit http://www.decisionpt.com

Forward Looking Statements

Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe  harbor provisions of the Private Securities Act of 1995. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause a company's actual results, performance and achievement in the future to differ materially from forecasted results, performance, and achievement. These risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectation.

Contacts:

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.
Nicholas R. Toms
Chief Executive Officer
(973) 489-1425

Allen & Caron, Inc.
Rudy Barrio (investors)
r.barrio@allencaron.com
(212) 691-8087

Len Hall (media)
len@allencaron.com
(949) 474-4300

SOURCE  DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

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

WISHCLOUDS Previews Price-Tracking Social Shopping Platform at Famed Film Festival Event

WISHCLOUDS Presents the Exclusive 10th Anniversary ChefDance Dinner Series

PARK CITY, Utah, LOS ANGELES and BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WISHCLOUDS (http://www.wishclouds.com), the social shopping platform that lets people save products they like as they shop online and then alerts them when those products go on sale, is previewing in Park City to film festival attendees beginning on January 18(th).  The company will debut the social shopping platform as the presenting partner for the 10(th) anniversary of the prestigious ChefDance dinner series.

WISHCLOUDS blends the benefits of "wish lists" with those of a "personal shopper" into an innovative technology that tracks a wished-for product wherever it is sold.  Alerts of sale pricing are pushed directly to the consumer via mobile, email and Internet connections. WISHCLOUDS currently tracks over 30 million of the most popular products from more than 75 top retailers nationwide that include Macy's, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Williams- Sonoma, Bloomingdales, Sephora, Sunglass Hut, Forever 21 and Restoration Hardware among others. The "invitation only" beta launch at ChefDance marks the first public exposure for this highly- anticipated platform.

WISHCLOUDS was founded by a group of veteran entrepreneurs who have led over two dozen companies in the areas of marketing, e-commerce, technology and distribution. It has been in stealth mode over the past 18 months creating a highly sustainable social retail platform that mutually serves the interests of consumers, retailers, brands, advertisers and influencers alike. To date the company has been privately financed with nearly $2 Million of angel investment from investors such as NBA legend Jerry West as well as individual investors from companies like Franklin Templeton and Credit Suisse, who funded startup and initial technology development.

"Throughout its 18 month history, WISHCLOUDS has quietly demonstrated best-in-class technology development and a disruptive approach that makes the company a game changer," said Greg Miller, Founder & CEO of the company. 

WISHCLOUDS' growing list of 60+ celebrity tastemakers includes stars from ABC's "Castle," USA's "Fairly Legal," Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush" and MTV's "Teen Wolf."

About WISHCLOUDS:   

Privately held WISHCLOUDS helps consumers make smart, money-saving buying decisions by letting people save products they like as they shop online and then alerting them when those products go on sale. WISHCLOUDS unique social retail ecosystem serves the collective interests of consumers, retailers, brands, advertisers and celebrity influencers alike. WISHCLOUDS has over a dozen patents pending.

For more information on WISHCLOUDS, visit http://www.WISHCLOUDS.com, Like WISHCLOUDS at http://www.facebook.com/WISHCLOUDS and follow the company at http://www.twitter.com/WISHCLOUDS.

    Contact:                   Jim Hughes/Jackie Crystal
                               Rogers & Cowan
                               310-854-8275/310-854-8157
                               jhughes@rogersandcowan.com
                               jcrystal@rogersandcowan.com
SOURCE  WISHCLOUDS

WISHCLOUDS

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

TI integrates USB on C2000(TM) Piccolo(TM) real-time, floating-point microcontrollers, enabling on-the-go field diagnostics and communications

Piccolo F2806xU MCUs are perfect for motor control systems, renewable energy and power applications

HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping customers develop end products requiring on-site connectivity, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced its newest 32-bit, real-time C2000(TM) Piccolo(TM) F2806xU microcontrollers (MCU) with integrated USB connectivity.

In many applications, such as consumer and industrial motor control systems, industrial power systems, telecom and data systems, wind and solar energy generation and general power electronic applications, being able to access diagnostics and make on-the-go changes in the field is critical.  With the Piccolo F2806xU MCU, TI customers can easily incorporate USB connectivity into their applications.

Features and benefits of Piccolo F2806xU MCUs:

    --  Integrated USB 2.0 and CAN peripherals for on-the-go communications in
        the field.
    --  12-bit, 3 MSPS, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with simultaneous,
        dual sampling and on-chip voltage reference yield quick and accurate
        system feedback.
    --  Three high-speed analog comparators with 30ns response time promote near
        instantaneous fault responsiveness.
    --  C-programmable, 32-bit floating-point CLA co-processor included with
        F2806x Piccolo(TM) MCUs bolsters system performance by up to twofold and
        enables closed loop control of multiple independent targets. The CLA has
        direct control of on-chip peripherals and features its own bus and
        memory structure to support  parallel execution of algorithms.
    --  In addition to the C28x core and CLA, the Viterbi Complex Math Unit
        (VCU) provides 75 tailored math instructions to accelerate processing of
        communications algorithms.
    --  Code compatibility across the C2000 MCU platform allows developers to
        scale solutions from 40 MHz to 300 MHz.
Tools, software, training and support
C2000's flexible and modular design concepts allow developers to experiment with various C2000 microcontrollers to fit price, performance and peripheral feature set requirements.  Development tools for the F2806xU microcontrollers are available and include: $39 controlSTICK (TMDX28069USB), $59 controlCARD (TMDXCNCD28069) and $99 Experimenter's Kit (TMDXDOCK28069). Application-specific motor control and digital power development kits, featuring the DRV8x motor drivers and digital power integrated circuits (ICs), are also available now.  controlSUITE software provides open source software, example projects, hardware schematics, easy-to-use demonstration GUIs, and documentation.  It is free and can be accessed immediately.  All of these tools and software, combined with online training and online support make development easy and get products to market more quickly.

Pricing and availability
The F2806xU Piccolo microcontrollers start at $4.95 in 1k volumes and offer various configurations to meet a variety of performance, memory, peripheral and package size requirements.

Find out more about TI's C2000 solutions by visiting the links below:

    --  C2000 MCU page:  http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2806xU-pr-lp2
    --  controlSUITE software:  http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2806xU-pr-lp1
    --  TI's microcontroller portfolio: http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2806xU-pr-lp3
    --  TI estore: http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2806xU-pr-es
    --  TI e2e community:  http://www.ti.com/c2x-f2806xU-pr-e2e
TI's broad portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and software
From general purpose, ultra-low power MSP MCUs, to ARM Cortex(TM)-M MCUs to real-time control C2000(TM) MCUs, and Hercules(TM) safety ARM Cortex-R MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks
C2000, Piccolo, controlCARD, controlSTICK and controlSUITE are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.  All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Texas Instruments Incorporated

CONTACT: Christi Davidson, GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2584, cdavidson@golinharris.com, or Patty Arellano, Texas Instruments, +1-214-567-7828, parellano@ti.com  (Please do not publish these numbers or email addresses.)

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

50 Million Americans Are Afraid of Shots. Distraction App Launched to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Needles.

Healthline Networks Launches "Big Shots Get Shots" Campaign to End Needle Phobia

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Needle phobia is an under-reported healthcare crisis. Clinically known as trypanophobia, it is one of the top 10 American fears. People who are afraid of needles avoid going to the doctor, skip vaccinations, avoid flu shots, and don't donate blood. Healthline Networks is launching the groundbreaking public health campaign, "Big Shots Get Shots," to help eliminate needle phobia. Included in the campaign is the first ever app launched to help children overcome their fear of needles (http://www.BigShotsGetShots.com).

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59954-healthline-networks-launches-big-shots-get-shots-end-needle-phobia

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Distraction helps ease pain. As part of the campaign, Healthline developed an innovative, free iPhone app to help parents distract their children while getting shots. Research shows that needle phobia usually develops around age 4 or 5 with a traumatic immunization experience. According to needle phobia expert Dr. Amy Baxter, "Kids today get so many more shots than they used to. A parent born in the '60s or '70s may have gotten six shots by age 6, but today their kids get up to 33."

Dr. Rich Carmona, 17(th) U.S. Surgeon General, emphasizes the need for more awareness saying, "As Surgeon General, I saw the impact of needle phobia first hand. In a country where we spend more on healthcare than any other nation in the world, our metrics put us somewhere between 25(th) and 40(th) in terms of life expectancy, childhood vaccinations, maternal child mortality and things like that. We have to step back and ask: 'Where are we missing the boat here?' I think part of the answer is that many of our children don't complete their immunization series. Decreasing fear of needles can certainly help."

Along with downloading the free app, parents and community members are encouraged to do their part by taking the "End Needle Phobia Pledge." Healthline's CEO West Shell explains, "The key to ending needle phobia is awareness, education, and action. Needle phobia must be addressed and it must be addressed on large public platforms. Fear of snakes or fear of public speaking doesn't kill people, but fear of needles does."

Healthline Networks is the fastest growing provider of intelligent health information services, enabling 100 million consumers a month to make more confident, informed healthcare decisions.

CONTACT: Irene McGee: IreneM@healthline.com; 917 720 4390.

SOURCE  Healthline Networks

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Healthline Networks

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

Kia Motors America Selects Denuo As Digital Web Agency Of Record

Agency to Bring Innovative Force to Fast-Growing Automaker's Digital Marketing Properties

- Complete website redesign and new interactive features such as social shopping tools coming in 2013 for Kia.com

- New website will have richer user experience and more creative content across desktop, mobile, and tablet experiences

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA), one of America's fastest-growing car companies over the last five years[1], today announced the selection of Publicis Groupe's Denuo as its web Agency of Record (AOR) following a competitive review.  With seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles expected to arrive in showrooms in 2013, Denuo will develop a completely redesigned website for Kia to enhance the car buying research and shopping process with more images, videos and creative content.  As Kia's AOR, Denuo will also be called upon to breed partnerships with emerging companies in the areas of mobile and social technologies. 

Denuo is tasked with managing the complete Kia.com strategy - including creative and user experiences - as well as other properties within the brand's digital ecosystem, including the Kia.com Owner's Portal for existing customers.  The new partnership supports Kia's commitment to setting the bar for pioneering technology advancements in the automotive industry as well as understanding and fulfilling the needs of modern car shoppers and owners.

"Kia has just capped an unprecedented period of growth in the U.S. market, and we look forward to the continued maturation of our brand with the assistance of a progressive partner that will lead in the consumer digital marketplace and revolutionize our digital offerings now and into the future," said David Schoonover, national manager of CRM & digital marketing, KMA.  "As awareness, perception and consideration for the Kia brand continues to improve, the evolution of Kia.com is vital to the brand's growth, and Denuo has offered fresh new ideas and insights and proven they can help us navigate these transitions and further our momentum."

Work on Kia.com has already begun.

Kia:  One of the World's Fastest Moving Global Automotive Brands
Kia Motors America is one of only three auto brands to increase U.S. sales in each of the past four years, and in 2012 the company surpassed the 500,000 unit mark for the first time.  With a full line of fun-to-drive cars and CUVs, Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling - under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer - with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities, affordable pricing and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.  Kia recently joined the exclusive ranks of Interbrand's "Top 100 Best Global Brands," and is poised to continue its record-breaking momentum with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles expected to arrive in showrooms in 2013.  Over the past decade Kia Motors has invested more than $1.4 billion in the U.S., including the company's first U.S. assembly plant in West Point, Georgia - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) - which is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 plant and supplier jobs.  The success of the U.S.-built* Optima and Sorento in two of the industry's largest segments has fueled Kia's growth and is complemented by Kia's comprehensive lineup which includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, 5-door compact hatchback and Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.

About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 765 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA. In 2012, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total and gained U.S. market share for the 18th consecutive year.  Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safety features and new technologies.

Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its website - http://www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.

About Denuo
Denuo invents, solves and executes within the white spaces of marketing.  Its definition of white space: Emerging marketing challenges and opportunities where set solutions don't yet exist.  Denuo is part of Publicis Groupe.  It has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.  Visit http://www.denuology.com for more information.  Follow Denuo on Twitter at @denuology.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
[1] Based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from December 2007 to December 2012 of all U.S. automotive brands and five-year average sales growth.

SOURCE  Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America

CONTACT: Scott McKee, +1-949-468-4813, smckee@kiausa.com, or Amy Corsinita, Zeno Group for Kia Motors America, +1-949-468-4818, amy.corsinita@zenogroup.com

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