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Winners and Losers in the New Facebook Local Rankings

PRAGUE, January 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Facebook has introduced a new way for brands to rank themselves against competitors,
and it's going to change the way brands measure their success forever.

    Recently made available to developers, the new Local Page Ranks breaks down the total
number of fans by country. Whereas previously only the admin of a Facebook page could see
where in the world its fans were distributed, now with the appropriate analytical tool
this information is available to everybody.

    Socialbakers is the first on the market to offer brands this capability and conducted
a study to see who are the winners and losers on the Turkish market under the new system.

    Turkcell maintained its place as the top Turkish Facebook page in terms of Turkish
fans, with Avea holding its second place ranking, and Volkswagen Tuerkiye remaining in
third.

    SefaMerve dropped off Turkey's top 10 Facebook pages altogether (under the old global
ranking system it ranked number eight).

    The Facebook pages 'Nokia Tuerkiye,' 'Garanti BankasI,' 'Akbank,' and 'Marfakoni'
remain Turkish favourites.

    You can take a look at the fan distribution of any Facebook pages in every country by
going to the Socialbakers [http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-pages ] site and clicking
on any page listed in the rankings to give you the distribution of fans.

    Socialbakers CEO Jan Rezab said: "The implications of this change in rankings are
huge. We have long waited for Facebook to launch local page ranks. We're proud and very
excited to be the first to launch this new feature because we realize the difference it
will make to marketers around the world.

    "Brands that previously found themselves top of the rankings in terms of fan numbers
have dropped significantly. However the benefits of this tool are clear. Marketers can
better target their social media campaigns to make them more relevant to the markets in
which they sell their products or services.

    "They will also be able, for the first time, to see what countries their competitors'
fans come from."

       
        Note to editors:

        More background is available on Socialbakers' blog. For further information, or to
         arrange interviews with Jan Rezab, contact:
        Maie Crumpton
        maie.crumpton@socialbakers.com

        or
        press@socialbakers.com

Socialbakers

CONTACT: +42(0)-777-351-885

VIZIO's 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar Wins CNET Best of CES Award for Home Theater and Audio at 2013 International CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 Sound Bar Company(1), announced it won a Best of CES Award for its 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer and surrounds (S4251w-B4).  Produced and judged by editors from CNET, the winners of the Best of CES Awards were named Thursday, January 10, at 2013 CES in Las Vegas. Videos of the winners and finalist products can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces.

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Selected by CNET's expert editors, the winners were the most exciting, innovative and promising products at the show. CNET editors scoured the 2013 CES show floor for products to consider for the prestigious award. In addition, CNET awarded a Best of Show product and thousands of online readers and viewers voted for the CNET People's Voice winner.

"We're very proud our 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar was named Best of CES 2013," said John Schindler, VIZIO Vice President of Product Management. "This product is engineered to elevate the consumer home theater experience to new heights at an unparalleled value. VIZIO's new slim, modern, size-matched design complements a range of HDTV sizes and are packed with technologies to amplify audio to match the visual experience consumers have grown to expect from their HDTVs."   

Designed to deliver a best-in-class audio experience that serves as the perfect complement for today's advanced HDTVs, VIZIO looks to further innovate the category with superior surround sound and new convenience features, such as a Display Remote and Bluetooth connectivity.

"Hundreds of companies and manufacturers descend on Las Vegas each January to announce the products that will make news in the coming year," said Lindsey Turrentine, Editor in Chief of CNET Reviews. "CNET's army of editors work tirelessly to meet with industry insiders, explore every inch of the CES show floor, and live blog every major press conference to make sure we find the most exciting new tech from the show. We're happy to have selected VIZIO for a Best of CES Award."

With a consistent focus on enhanced sound quality for today's thin HDTVs, VIZIO's new sound bars pack must-have technologies into a compact and modern industrial design.  Upwards of 102 dB of crystal clear audio with less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion(2) resonates from the sound bars to match great picture with superior sound. The added convenience of built-in Bluetooth support gives consumers the ability to stream music to their VIZIO sound bar directly from Bluetooth-enabled smart phones, tablets or other audio playback devices. Understanding how consumers interact with their sound bars, VIZIO developed an innovative Display Remote, eliminating the need to squint across the room to view current input, adjust bass or enable the built-in DTS audio technologies. VIZIO's Display Remote is included with select sound bars and contains a built-in LCD display, making it easy to control sound bar settings while still relaxing on the couch.   

Packed with advanced audio technology, VIZIO's 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer and surrounds provides a best-in-class surround sound solution, able to satisfy even the discerning ears of serious audiophiles.  With integrated center, left and right front channels, a wireless subwoofer that can sit up to 60' feet away and two rear satellite speakers, the S4251w-B4 Home Theater Sound Bar envelops the living room in immersive, true cinematic audio.  Size-matched for 46" - 47" HDTVs, VIZIO's newest audio solution sports a stylish design and mounts under screens as a seamless extension of the entertainment experience.

The Best of CES award further reinforces VIZIO's position as America's #1 Sound Bar Company(1), with the S4251w-B4 amplifying the TV-watching experience by providing audio enthusiasts with a substantial quality and clarity upgrade when compared to standard, thin-frame HDTV speakers.  For more information on VIZIO's award-winning 42" 5.1 Sound Bar and all other audio products, visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010. In Q4 2012, VIZIO became America's #1 60+ inch HDTV company based on units sold. VIZIO is the #1 Sound Bar Company and is a top rated sound bar brand 2-years running by leading consumer publications. As VIZIO celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary, it remains committed to what it does best, focus on the consumer to deliver visionary products at a great value. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics that now include PCs and mobility products.  VIZIO's products are found at Amazon, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs" by J.D. Power and Associates and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, Home Theater Magazine's Top Picks, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy and Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2013 VIZIO, Inc.  The V, VIZIO, Thin + Light and all names, logos and phrases are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

(1)Source:  The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service Based on Units Sold January - October 2012

(2)Source: Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted.  Total Harmonic Distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

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CONTACT: Charley Fitzwilliam, The Brand AMP, +1-949-579-0405, charley@thebrandamp.com, or Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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

Razer Edge Gaming Tablet Sweeps CES 2013 Awards, Wins CNET Best of Show

Razer dedicates awards to the PC gaming community of the world

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES 2013) -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, swept CNET's 2013 "Best of CES" awards for the Razer Edge, the world's most powerful gaming tablet. The Razer Edge won all three categories for which it was nominated: Best Gaming, People's Voice--as voted by the CNET audience--and the coveted Best of Show award.

The Razer Edge was recognized for taking the concept of a tablet PC and applying it to gaming, and for demonstrating where tablets, computing and entertainment are heading in the future. The Razer Edge will be available for purchase in Q1 2013.

"The fact that PC gamers were able to make critical engineering decisions in designing the most decorated device at CES 2013 is amazing on its own," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "Razer didn't win these awards alone - the PC gamers of the world have won it together with us. We've emphatically said to the world at large: PC gaming is alive and kicking!"

Designed for PC gamers, the Razer Edge combines the best features of a tablet, PC and game console in one elegant touchscreen device. The Edge is the only tablet running true Windows 8 on both an Intel Core Processor and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GPU. PC gamers helped shape the Razer Edge by way of a massive crowdsourcing effort put into place by Razer, which targeted millions of gamers to help determine final specifications for the tablet.  Razer let its community decide the final chipset, weight, thickness, features and even price for the Edge, hosting the initiative on its social media pages, an unprecedented move for a hardware manufacturer.

The Razer Edge packs incredible performance in an ultra-thin, 2 lb. form factor with a gorgeous 10.1-in. touchscreen, DDDR3 RAM and a high-speed Solid State Drive for faster loading of Windows 8 and frequently-used games and programs.  Since the Razer Edge runs true Windows 8, there are more applications available at launch then there are for any other tablet, with thousands of applications and games running straight-out-of-the-box.  Additional accessories include a force-feedback gamepad controller, keyboard dock and docking station for gameplay on an HDTV.

The Razer Edge will be available in Q1, starting at $999.

CNET runs the official awards program at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of the most recognizable technology tradeshows in the world.  The awards recognize the best and most innovative products at the show.  In addition to acknowledgements from CNET, TechRadar named the Edge winner of their coveted "Best of CES 2013" award, while GottaBeMobile awarded the Edge "Best Gaming Device." It also won "Best Tablet" from LAPTOP Magazine and was recognized by Popular Science with the "Product of the Future" award.

For more information, check out Razer's social media pages at http://www.facebook.com/razer and http://www.twitter.com/cultofrazer.

About the Razer Edge

It's a tablet. It's a PC. It's a console. It's all of the above: a full-feature PC and the most powerful tablet in the world. What's more, it has four modes specially designed for gamers and is able to run all PC games and applications.

PC gamers ended up helping to design the most powerful tablet in the world today, the only system of its kind utilizing technology from both Intel and NVIDIA. Powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core(TM) processors will help ensure even the most advanced, full-fledged PC games will function at full capacity, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics will offer striking visual clarity--a first for tablet gaming and a godsend for the world's 300 million-plus PC gamers.

For more information about the Razer Edge, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/edgepro.

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About the Razer Group:

Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe.  Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

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

Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

SOURCE  Razer Group

Razer Group

CONTACT: USA/Latin America - Kevin Scarpati, Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com; Europe/Africa - Henrike Rohloff, henrike.rohloff@razerzone.com; Asia Pacific - Jarieul Wong, Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com; China - Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com; Global - Alain Mazer, Alain.Mazer@razerzone.com

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

RedSky Launches Updated E911 Risk Assessment Tool

Free, Online E911 Risk Assessment provides recommendations to help protect organizations from liability

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Does your organization manage E911 location information accurately so emergency responders know where to find a 9-1-1 caller in need? Do you operate in states with laws requiring E911 protection for employees, students and visitors? If you have questions about your organization's E911 liability risk, RedSky Technologies has launched Version 2.0 of its popular online E911 Risk Assessment tool to help enterprise telecommunications and risk management professionals find answers.

The new, enhanced version of this free, no obligation E911 Risk Assessment can be taken online at http://www.e911-risk-assessment.com. The assessment captures basic information about an organization and highlights potential risk across four dimensions: network configuration, workforce mobility and infrastructure, legislation and location complexity, and industry and security requirements. The RedSky E911 Risk Assessment has helped hundreds of organizations evaluate their E911 risk since it was first launched in 2007. Version 2.0 has been updated to reflect the increasing mobility of enterprise network users and the accelerated adoption of IP, SIP and Wi-Fi technology. The new E911 Risk Assessment also incorporates the latest changes to E911 legislation across the country.

"Many organizations don't realize the potential liability risk they face by not managing E911 location information properly," says Nick Maier, senior vice president of RedSky. "With our updated E911 Risk Assessment, taking three minutes to answer a few, simple diagnostic questions can lead to significant insight into an organization's risk profile and the free report offers detailed suggested actions for mitigating that risk."

Designed for an organization's telecom and IT management as well as corporate risk management and security directors, the E911 Risk Assessment is based on RedSky's 17 years of experience helping organizations from the Fortune 500 to small and mid-size businesses manage their E911 liability risk and protect employees, students and visitors.

About RedSky
RedSky is the leading provider of on-premise and cloud-based E911 solutions with more customers, more technology, and more experience than any other provider. More than a million workers, students, guests and visitors rely on RedSky for E911 protection. RedSky leverages legacy standards as well as the new National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 standards for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) to help organizations provide effective 9-1-1 emergency response, comply with state E911 regulations and meet business requirements for safety, risk management and efficiency. For more information, visit http://www.redskyE911.com.

SOURCE  RedSky Technologies

RedSky Technologies

CONTACT: Dave Wallinga, RedSky, +1-312-829-8383 ext. 26, media@redskytech.com

Web Site: http://www.redskye911.com

VERA: The New Sheriff of "BIG MOBILE DATA" Town

Validas Introduces Major Software Upgrade for VERA, The Unrivaled Mobile Analytics Dashboard Used By SMBs, Enterprises and Wireless Carriers

HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Validas, the leader in mobile analytics, has launched a major set of upgrades to VERA for Business, the firm's SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) based analytics dashboard that unlocks the "big data" trapped in wireless users' bills and converts it into powerful, usable, business intelligence. VERA manages the mobile bills of approximately 42% of the Fortune 500 market through carrier clients, and counts nearly 30 of the Fortune 500 as individual clients. VERA goes to work on a wireless bill every 17 seconds on average--with a virtually limitless capacity for scaling.

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Wireless bills are perhaps the most valuable untapped source of business intelligence. "VERA allows an organization to make sense of their 'big data' in mobile," said Todd Dunphy, President of Validas. "There are thousands of data points on a single wireless bill, and across a business's tens to tens of thousands of bills we can be talking into the billions of data points each month. That data tells so many important stories--about your sales team's productivity, about company morale, about any of a number of key statistics you want to know as a manager or business owner, some which could substantially reduce your wireless spend. We're all only human, and it's impossible to read these stories effectively without VERA as the translator to put your 'big mobile data' into easily understandable terms."

VERA for Business comprises a dozen iterations, including distinct user modes that recognize the client's size and deliver a bespoke user interface. Other enhancements include improved reporting views and trending functionality, additional reporting dashboards such as "taxes and fees," "upgrade eligible devices," "churn at risk" and "compliance at risk." Mobile operators offer VERA as a free value-added service that reduces their clients' dependencies on third party TEM's, increasing the client's level of transparency and satisfaction--which reduces churn--while saving the client money.

About Validas
Validas® is a mobile intelligence firm helping business and government clients unlock "big data" through its patented software platform, VERA. Validas' free VERA app protects consumers against billions of dollars of Wireless Waste(TM) by finding ways to lower their costs--and then gives users the power to repurpose their saved dollars towards philanthropic causes. For more information, visit http://www.savelovegive.com.

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CONTACT: Dylan Breslin-Barnhart, +1-281-546-9988, dylan@validas.com

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

Interop Las Vegas Announces New Program Partnership with the Mac & iOS IT Conference

FMC's Apple Certified Instructors to Offer Training & Support during Interop for OS X & iOS Technologies

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interop Las Vegas, produced by UBM Tech, announced a new joint program partnership with the Mac & iOS IT Conference.  Produced by Future Media Concepts (FMC), the Mac & iOS IT Conference will offer thorough coverage and cutting-edge training of Enterprise Apple Deployments in an expanded conference offering at Interop. As the premier technology event for IT professionals, Interop will take place May 6-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  For more information visit: interop.com/lasvegas.   

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"As Apple technology has been finding its way into an enterprise realm, the world of IT has democratized and IT departments are tasked with supporting new technologies without much direction," said Jennifer Jessup, Interop's General Manager. "As we work to provide attendees with leading-edge information and training, Interop is excited to partner with FMC and feature this new program element in its conference program. The opportunity to become Apple certified will allow IT professionals to differentiate themselves and their business in today's competitive marketplace." 

Featuring two days of sessions in parallel tracks or one and two-day workshops, the Mac & iOS IT Conference will take place Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.  Sessions will cover strategies and techniques that industry leaders use to manage, support and integrate OS X and iOS into a Microsoft and Linux populated setting. Topics will range from the technical side of deploying and maintaining Apple Software and managing OS X and iOS devices on a scalable platform, to the business side of choosing the right technology for the right integration. Attendees may choose the session tracks or the in-depth, full day workshops that lead to certification. Sessions and workshops will be presented by FMC's world renowned team of Apple Certified Instructors and are geared for intermediate to advanced level attendees.  For more information, or to register visit: http://macitworkshops.com/.

As both a conference and an expo, Interop Las Vegas 2013 continues to be the leading business technology event for business professionals and features an expo floor of leading vendors showcasing a full range of IT solutions. Please visit interop.com/lasvegas for more details on Interop's world-class education program, comprehensive exposition, sessions and new programs like the Mac & iOS IT Conference, and the InteropNet.

Follow Interop on Twitter at https://twitter.com/interop/ and tag your tweets #Interop.
Like Interop on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/interop.
Read the Interop blog at http://blog.interop.com/.

If you are a member of the media and interested in attending Interop with a media pass, please send your request to Joylyn Tanner at joylyn.tanner@ubm.com.

About Interop®
Interop ® drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of UBM Tech's family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet program, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with Interop New York held each fall, with annual international events in Mumbai and Tokyo, all produced by UBM Tech and partners. For more information about these events visit, http://www.interop.com.

About Future Media Concepts
Future Media Concepts, Inc. (FMC), established in 1994, is the nation's premier digital media training organization providing manufacturer-authorized training in Apple IT, mobile apps development, iPad publishing, digital video and film editing, motion graphics, Web design and development, sound design, 3D animation, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design, development. FMC provides in-class, on-site, and online training options for IT professionals, apps developers, and digital media professionals engaged in the creation, management, and delivery of digital entertainment and media content.

In addition, FMC is a leading producer of education-rich conferences for today's leading electronic entertainment trade shows both in the U.S. and internationally.  FMC is an Authorized Training partner for Apple®, Adobe®,  Autodesk®, Avid®, Boris FX, NewTek®, and Softimage®. More information is available at http://www.FMCTraining.com.

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CONTACT: Joylyn Tanner, +1-415-947-6319, joylyn.tanner@ubm.com

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"Town Hall Radio" Launches on SiriusXM

New limited-run channel to include the entire "Town Hall" archive: featuring the biggest names in music, movies, entertainment and sports

"Town Hall Radio" to kick off with special encore of "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Bruce Springsteen"

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that it will launch a limited-run channel showcasing the extensive lineup of SiriusXM's exclusive "Town Hall" series, intimate gatherings with iconic musicians, entertainers and figures sitting down with studio audiences of SiriusXM listeners for an in-depth fan/listener-generated Q&A session.

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"Town Hall Radio," channel 142, will launch on Monday, January 14 at 6:00 am ET with a special presentation of SiriusXM's first ever "Town Hall:"  "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Bruce Springsteen." The "Town Hall," recorded live in the SiriusXM studios, originally aired on Bruce Springsteen's SiriusXM channel, E Street Radio, in November, 2010.

The limited-run channel will include the entire "Town Hall" archive, including "Town Hall" specials with Aerosmith, Jason Aldean, Gregg Allman, Carol Burnett, David Chase, James Gandolfini and Steven Van Zandt, Coach K, Coldplay, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Billy Crystal, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Ronnie Dunn, Renee Fleming, Jane Fonda, Roger Goodell, Tony Hawk, Alicia Keys, KISS, Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, the surviving members of Nirvana, Linkin Park, Tom Petty, Soundgarden, Ringo Starr, Oliver Stone, Taylor Swift, Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Usher, Roger Waters, Betty White and Henry Winkler.

Many of the "Town Hall" specials featured performances and were moderated by high profile entertainers and stars, including Russell Brand, Jim Breuer, Sway Calloway, Didi Conn, Taylor Hawkins, Johnny Knoxville, Regis Philbin, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart and Michael Strahan.

"We are excited to present this special limited-run channel that captures the fun, spontaneity and uniqueness of our 'Town Hall' series--where the biggest stars meet their biggest fans. 'Town Hall Radio' will offer our listeners the biggest and best of our 'Town Hall' series in one place," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.

SiriusXM's "Town Hall" specials are available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at siriusxm.com. Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more info on SiriusXM On Demand.

For the complete schedule, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com/townhall.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com.

About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 23.9 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  our competitive position versus other forms of audio entertainment; our dependence upon automakers; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; our ability to attract and retain subscribers at a profitable level; royalties we pay for music rights; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; failure of third parties to perform; and our substantial indebtedness.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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Media Contact:
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Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Open-source hardware and software toolkits are now available at
        http://openxcplatform.com for developers and researchers who want to
        explore what can be done with vehicle data
    --  Ford is encouraging developers, researchers and hackers to focus on
        using big data and open-source innovations using OpenXC
    --  The launch of OpenXC marks the second developer platform to be offered
        by Ford
On the heels of launching its first software developer program, Ford is now turning its attention to the growing trend in hardware hacking by transforming vehicles into an experimental development environment. The OpenXC research platform from Ford is now out of beta and available to all "makers" and do-it-yourselfers at http://openxcplatform.com.

Earlier this week at the 2013 International CES the Ford Developer Program was launched making the SYNC(®) AppLink(TM) application programming interface (API) available for the creation of smartphone apps that can be controlled inside the car using your voice.

While AppLink is available in Ford vehicles now, OpenXC is focused on the future as an open-source hardware and software platform developed by Ford Research and Innovation to unleash the power of the open-source hacker community to explore what can be done with vehicle data.

"Ford is committed to innovating with the help of software and now hardware developers," said Paul Mascarenas, Ford vice president and chief technical officer. "By connecting cars and trucks to wireless networks, and giving unheard-of access to vehicle data, entirely new application categories and hardware modules can be explored - safety, energy efficiency, sharing, health; the list goes on. OpenXC gives developers and researchers the tools they need to get involved."

The OpenXC kit includes a vehicle interface module based on the popular Arduino platform developers can use to read data from the vehicle's internal communications network. The hardware module provides real-time access to parameters like the vehicle sensors, GPS receiver and vehicle speed. The hardware module is connected to a smartphone or tablet on which apps can be written to consume and use these data.

The read-only system is designed to keep everything isolated from the vehicle control systems. The OpenXC website also provides schematics, documentation and code for open-source hardware modules, including the wireless solar-powered heads-up display developed by OpenXC co-founder Bug Labs.

"Through the OpenXC platform, we are paving the way for new opportunities that will help us prepare for the future of transportation where the automobile, mobile networks and the Internet cloud come together in ways never before imagined," said Venkatesh Prasad, senior technical leader of Open Innovation for Ford Research and Innovation.

"OpenXC is an extension of the work being done at the Ford Silicon Valley Lab focusing on big data, open-source innovation and user experience," added Mascarenas. "We are enabling independent developers to flesh out their ideas using affordable and accessible hardware and software tools."

Some of the areas developers can target with OpenXC include:

    --  Big data - Ford is increasingly a data-driven company fusing both
        internal and external sources to guide product and marketing offerings
        and support strategic decision making. In addition, vehicle data from
        the growing list of sensing technologies built into the car can be used
        locally to provide for the creation of a more personalized, convenient
        and productive driving experience, and aggregated to help address
        congestion and improve efficiency
    --  Open-source innovation - Viewing the car as a platform and providing
        access to real-time data allows for the rapid development of custom
        hardware and software applications. Ford has extensive experience in
        development of on-board and off-board applications for production cars
        using the SYNC in-car connectivity system, and now the Silicon Valley
        Lab is looking at open-source research using the OpenXC platform
    --  User experience - Connectivity is an increasingly important part of the
        total user experience while driving. Finding new ways to reduce stress
        and keep the driver informed can make driving a more pleasant experience
Early in 2012 Ford shipped the first OpenXC beta toolkits to universities such as the University of Michigan, MIT, Stanford University and HCL Technologies in India. Since that time, OSIsoft has sponsored a hackathon to create an application using vehicle data from OpenXC in combination with its enterprise data analytics platform.

At Michigan State University, a team of undergraduate students has built an Android app that uses OpenXC to collect data from the Ford MyKey(®) system into a centralized database and present it in visual report card format.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

SOURCE  Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Alan Hall, +1-313-594-3744, ahall32@ford.com

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

Beats Electronics Announces New Music Service, Project Daisy; Names Ian Rogers CEO

Respected Music Industry Vet Joins Jimmy Iovine, Luke Wood and Trent Reznor to Usher in New Digital Music Experience

Beats Electronics invests in Topspin to create artist opportunities inside Daisy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beats Electronics LLC (Beats), the leading audio brand co-founded by legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine, today announced a new music service, project "Daisy" and the appointment of Ian Rogers as CEO. Rogers will oversee the direction, vision and strategy for project "Daisy" and the talented team developing the service.

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Simultaneously, Rogers will step into the leadership position at MOG, the streaming music service Beats acquired in 2012.

Effective immediately, Rogers reports directly to Beats CEO and Co-founder Jimmy Iovine and President and COO Luke Wood and is based out of the company's Santa Monica headquarters. The new service will benefit from the creative vision of music icon and newly appointed Chief Creative Officer Trent Reznor and is set to launch in late 2013 as a stand-alone company under the Beats Electronics umbrella.

"What's missing from the digital music landscape is a cultural context," said Iovine. "We need to bring an emotional connection back to the act of music discovery. With Trent and now Ian we have the right team in place to do it."

Most recently the CEO of Topspin and formerly the GM of Yahoo! Music, Rogers brings to Beats both technology and music industry savvy, along with a unique understanding of the music business from the artist's point of view. His track record for successfully joining product, promotion, and direct-to-consumer marketing sets a compelling stage for both MOG and "Daisy" within the burgeoning and competitive digital music space.

"For Ian, innovation and disruption is a concept he has mastered -- he is able to instinctively identify the opportunities for growth and improvement that exist in the digital music space better than anyone I have ever met and he knows what it takes to win," said Luke Wood. "There is no one better for this role."

Rogers, firmly committed to championing the artist community, will remain on the Topspin board of directors and serve as Executive Chairman. Beats Electronics will make a substantial investment in Topspin to help create meaningful business opportunities for artists inside project "Daisy".  For more information visit Topspin's blog at http://topspinmedia.com/blog.

"After years of fighting and uncertainty, it's now undeniable all the world's music will be available on every device by just clicking play.  However, the current streaming experiences aren't good enough. They aren't good enough for fans, who need it to be easier to find music they love.  And they aren't good enough for artists, who want to grow their audiences and make money," said Rogers. "This is the opportunity I've been working toward my entire career."

About Beats Electronics LLC:

Established in 2008 as the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine, Beats Electronics provides a premium sound experience at every touch point of the consumer's life. It is the parent company of the Beats(TM) by Dr. Dre(TM) line of high-quality headphones, Beats Audio(TM) HD-sound systems, and the MOG digital music service. The company's mission is to provide a superior end-to-end music experience - with headphones, devices and services - so fans feel the emotion and hear the music the way artists intended it to sound from the studio. This experience is aided by partnerships with HP, Chrysler Group and HTC Mobile.

Led by Co-Founder & CEO Jimmy Iovine, Co-Founder Dr. Dre, and President & COO Luke Wood, Beats Electronics is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.beatsbydre.com

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CONTACT: Sarah Joyce, Beats By Dr. Dre, sjoyce@beatsbydre.com, or Jessica Bass, Beats By Dr. Dre, jbass@beatsbydre.com

Web Site: http://topspinmedia.com/blog

Equifax and DocuSign Help the IRS Accelerate Forms Processing with eSignature

Lending Institutions and Clients Benefit from Easy, Fast, Secure eDocument Processing

ATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax today has announced a partnership with DocuSign, the global standard for eSignature, to make it easier, faster, and more secure for individuals and businesses to electronically sign and submit  an essential mortgage lending Internal Revenue Service's Requests for Transcript of Tax Return form, known as the "4506-T."

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The companies will help the IRS streamline processing of more than 25 million 4506-T forms it receives annually. The expediting of these forms electronically is anticipated to help stimulate and accelerate business for mortgage lenders, credit unions, credit card companies, and other lending institutions. Although the most significant and immediate impact will be in mortgage origination, this advancement is also expected to expand the use of IRS income verification in other decisioning environments such as government benefits allocation and pre-employment screening.

"The 4506-T is a required document in virtually all mortgage lending scenarios, and has long been the last remaining document in a mortgage loan application that could not be electronically signed," said Jeff Knott, senior director of product management at Equifax. "Our joint proof of concept pilot with DocuSign demonstrated that individuals and businesses can complete and submit government forms more quickly and efficiently online with eSignature - anytime, anywhere, on any device. This potentially removes 1-3 days from the front end of the loan application process by eliminating faxing or mailing, and enables an entirely paperless, electronically signed loan application."

As an industry pioneer in automated 4506-T processing and the leading provider of tax transcript fulfillment nationally, Equifax has championed the use of eSignature technology on IRS forms alongside DocuSign for several years. In 2011, the IRS selected Equifax, DocuSign, and 12 lenders to test the feasibility of eSigned Form 4506-T submissions. The successful nine-month pilot helped solidify the policies and procedures that will be used in the IRS eSignature program, which began this week.

"DocuSign has been working with the IRS for several years to bring the global standard for eSignature to government transactions," said Ken Moyle, chief legal counsel at DocuSign. "We're proud to have led the eSignature pilot in partnership with Equifax to make it easier, faster, more convenient and secure than ever before to do business with the government."

How it Works:

Equifax's new enhancement lets the lender send a request form to the loan applicants for signature using DocuSign as a value-added element providing a faster, secure, legal signature as authorization to release information. This simple step can be completed during their normal tax transcript ordering process and eliminates the need for the lender to collect the signature separately and upload the signed document.  Equifax then processes the request, including routing to appropriate parties at the IRS, ensuring a fast, paperless transaction that authorizes the distribution of tax information to the lender. Equifax clients will still have the ability to submit manually signed forms, or eSigned forms completed prior to placing the tax transcript order, allowing the lender to integrate this advancement into their workflow at their pace.

To address the IRS's requirements for an eSignature platform, DocuSign delivers:

    --  Secure Authentication: DocuSign offers Single Sign On (SSO),
        knowledge-based and multi-factor authentication options to ensure the
        right person signs the right document every time.
    --  Consumer Consent: DocuSign ensures consumers consent to doing business
        electronically with the Federal government via a one-page consent form
        presented to the signer after authentication and prior to signing.
    --  Separate Audit Trail: Every DocuSigned document includes a separate
        certificate of completion and legally binding audit trail with detail on
        who signed, when and where.
    --  Tamper Proof: Documents are encrypted on the DocuSign network to prevent
        tampering and ensure validity.
For more information about this service, please visit:https://www.theworknumber.com/Verifiers/Products/4506T.asp.

More information about DocuSign's eSignature platform is available at http://www.docusign.com.

About Equifax, Inc.     

Equifax is a global leader in consumer and commercial information solutions, providing businesses of all sizes and consumers with information they can trust. We organize and assimilate data on more than 500 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide, and use advanced analytics and proprietary technology to create and deliver customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 18 countries and is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. For more information, please visit http://www.equifax.com.

About DocuSign Inc.
DocuSign® is the leader in eSignature transaction management and the global standard for eSignature. Global enterprises, business departments, individual professionals and consumers are standardising on DocuSign, with 60,000 new users joining the DocuSign Global Network every day. Today, that network includes more than 25 million users who have DocuSigned more than 200 million documents in 188 countries. DocuSign is used to accelerate transactions to increase speed to results, reduce costs, and delight customers across nearly every industry - from financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, communications, property management and consumer goods, to higher education and others. For more information, visit http://www.docusign.com or call 877.720.2040. Visit the DocuSign blog at http://www.docusign.com/blog and follow DocuSign on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Equifax

CONTACT: Daryl Toor, Equifax, +1-404-885-8858, daryl.toor@equifax.com; Jennifer Fleming, TallGrass PR for Docusign, +1-605-275-4075, jennifer.fleming@tallgrasspr.com; Gregor Perotto, DocuSign, Inc., +1-206-576-8081, media@docusign.com

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

NCS Technologies Announces the Availability of the Altus XT Mobile Workstation for High-Performance Computing

GAINESVILLE, Va., Jan. 10,( )2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NCS Technologies Inc. (http://www.ncst.com), a leading domestic computing systems manufacturer for government, enterprise and education, announced the availability of the NCS Altus XT mobile workstation, a powerful laptop PC featuring available Intel® 3(rd) generation i3/i5/i7 Quad Core(TM) processor family technologies.

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The NCS Altus XT and other advanced computing products are manufactured at a modern campus outside of Washington, D.C. At this headquarters NCS designs, manufactures, distributes and supports a wide range of computing products for customers worldwide.

"The NCS Altus XT mobile workstation delivers superior performance and manageability and is ideal for use in government agencies and enterprise applications," said Dewayne Adams, vice president, NCS Product Development. "From data processing and analysis to 3D modeling for CAD applications and creation of digital media and graphics, the Altus XT delivers the performance that users demand."

The Altus XT's large and bright 17.3" FHD antiglare display is boosted with a NVIDIA® Quadro discrete GPU, delivering outstanding performance for videos, photos and high resolution graphics. An integrated HD digital camera and integrated HD audio subsystem with two built-in speakers and one subwoofer speaker ensure an outstanding communications and multimedia experience.

Featuring the latest Intel vPRO(TM) technology for superior manageability and state-of-the-art identity protection technologies, this mobile workstation offers a Trusted Platform Module, a swipe fingerprint reader and optional FIPS 201 fingerprint reader.

The Altus XT features up to three FIPS certified self-encrypting drives (HDDs or SSDs) supporting RAID 0/1/5 and up to 2.5 TB of total storage. The workstation offers a variety of expansion slots and ports including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, e-SATA, mSATA, DisplayPort and a serial port to support additional peripheral devices.

The Altus XT is fully Windows® 8 certified and is also optimized for Windows 7.

For more information on this product, please go to http://www.ncst.com/content/altus-xt. For more information on all NCS computing solutions, please go to http://www.ncst.com.

About NCS Technologies, Inc.
NCS Technologies, founded in 1996, has its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Gainesville, VA. NCS builds high quality Industry Standard, Custom and Differentiated computing solutions for government, education and enterprise markets. NCS also designs and builds systems for OEM customers. More than one-half million NCS computing systems have been installed around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.ncst.com.

Additional Information:
John Callahan
NCS Technologies, Inc.
703.743.8586

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NCS Technologies Inc.

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

NanoTech Entertainment (NTEK) Partners With Que Pasa TV

NanoTech's Media Provides Proprietary Multi-Platform Cloud Technology to Launch the New Latino TV Channel

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NANOTECH ENTERTAINMENT (PINKSHEETS: NTEK)  today announced from the CES in Las Vegas that it has completed a partnership agreement to launch the upcoming Que Pasa TV channel.  Que Pasa TV will provide Latino centric programming including local Latino community programming, On-Demand viewing of Latino cultural shows and movies, and Streaming of Live events including concerts. 

NanoTech Media's NanoFlix platform is a proprietary publishing platform that allows content providers the ability to quickly setup and offer customized, state of the art, TV Channels across a wide variety of platforms including IPTV set top boxes such as Roku, Web Browsers on MAC and PC, mobile handsets including Android and iPhone, and tablets including the iPad.  NanoFlix is a cloud based solution that scales automatically with demand providing unlimited expansion capabilities as channels grow combined with costs savings by automatically reducing resources required during non-peak hours.  Publishers and Content providers using the NanoFlix system can provide ongoing dynamically updated channels without the need for a technical or programming staff, further reducing overhead costs.

"The NanoTech team was able to quickly build a prototype of the Que Pasa TV channel for us and demonstrate the flexibility and configuration options we would need to launch our channel," stated Miguel Santana, co-founder of Que Pasa TV.  "We are very excited to partner with NanoTech and use their technology as we build out a channel that is focused on the Latino community and provides content across a variety of platforms giving our users ultimate flexibility"

NanoTech CEO Jeffrey A. Foley commented, "NanoTech is excited to continue to expand our customer base and reach a variety of end users who will experience our innovative technology.  We were excited that the Que Pasa TV team has selected our technology to launch their channel. 

With the ever shifting television market moving from the broadcast model to the video on demand model, we truly believe that NanoTech's technology represents 'The Future of Television'."

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

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

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

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

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

SOURCE  NanoTech Entertainment

NanoTech Entertainment

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

New EMC VSPEX Solution Transforms Virtualized Microsoft SharePoint Environments

VSPEX Helps Customers Tune SharePoint Storage Performance in 80% Less Time, Shorten SharePoint Provisioning by 4X, and Reduce Backup Storage by 10-30X; EMC Announces Enhanced VSPEX Private Cloud and End User Solutions

HOPKINTON, Mass., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

EMC(®) today announced:

    --  New EMC VSPEX(TM) Proven Infrastructure configurations for virtualized
        SharePoint environments accelerate deployment and adoption.
    --  VSPEX is based on best-of-breed storage, virtualization, server and
        network technology. ­­
    --  When used with EMC's award-winning unified storage and backup and
        recovery technologies in a virtualized SharePoint environment, VSPEX can
        help customers tune SharePoint storage performance in 80% less time,
        shorten SharePoint provisioning by 4X, and reduce time to manage backup
        by 81%.
    --  According to the latest end-user study from IDC¹, more SharePoint was
        deployed on EMC storage than any other technology vendor.
    --  EMC also announced updates for all 14 of the original VSPEX
        configurations to ensure customers can choose from the latest technology
        when deploying their VSPEX, as well as an online education and sales
        enablement center and simplified technical documentation for partners.
Full Story:

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) today announced new EMC VSPEX Proven Infrastructure configurations optimized for virtualized Microsoft SharePoint environments. VSPEX provides customers the power to choose the hypervisor, server, and network technology they prefer to go along with EMC's award-winning VNX(® )and VNXe(®) unified storage and EMC Data Domain(®), EMC Avamar(®) and EMC NetWorker(®) backup and recovery solutions to address the uniqueness of their SharePoint environments. The simple, efficient and flexible VSPEX for SharePoint configuration can scale from 1,000 users up to 10,000 users and can be used with all of the private cloud solutions in the VSPEX catalog. Since its April 2012 launch, EMC partners have sold hundreds of VSPEX, which offer a wide variety of configurations enabling channel partners to accommodate a diverse range of customer deployment preferences. Today EMC also announced updates for all 14 of the original VSPEX configurations to ensure customers can choose from the latest technology when deploying their VSPEX, as well as an online education and sales enablement center and simplified technical documentation for partners.

Organizations implement SharePoint to improve internal and external productivity and collaboration. For many customers, SharePoint is often deployed in a highly distributed model that can result in significant data growth, management complexity and isolated islands of information and infrastructure. VSPEX Proven Infrastructure for virtualized SharePoint environments enables customers to confidently consolidate or deploy new SharePoint environments and leverage the power of virtualization to lower costs and simplify management.  VSPEX includes EMC's award-winning unified storage systems, which according to IDC¹ are most preferred by SharePoint customers over other vendors.

Available in early 2013 exclusively through partners in the EMC Velocity(TM) partner program, the new EMC VSPEX for SharePoint simplifies infrastructure design and deployment so partners can focus on rapidly consolidating existing or deploying new SharePoint environments for their customers. VSPEX enables EMC and Microsoft's mutual customers to take advantage of the power of SharePoint so they can more quickly respond to business and competitive requirements.

VSPEX in Virtualized SharePoint Environments: Efficient, Easy to Manage, Powerful

VSPEX Proven Infrastructure for virtualized SharePoint is designed for customers looking to consolidate storage and infrastructure and lower costs associated with SharePoint use cases such as Document Repository (file shares replacement) and Enterprise Content Management. With VSPEX, customers can realize greater efficiency, flexibility, higher availability, faster and simplified backup and recovery and reduce TCO. VSPEX provides Microsoft customers and others a choice of industry leading virtualization technologies for their private cloud Infrastructures.

EMC unified storage solutions deliver predictable performance and significantly reduce the planning, sizing and configuration burdens of adopting a private cloud environment. EMC backup and recovery solutions leverage industry-leading deduplication technologies to significantly reduce backup storage requirements and enable fast, reliable data protection.

Validated in tests and studies conducted by EMC and leading industry analyst firms, these technologies combined in VSPEX can help users in virtualized SharePoint environments:

    --  tune SharePoint storage performance in 80% less time
    --  shorten SharePoint provisioning by 4X with EMC Storage Integrator (ESI)
    --  accelerate SQL Server transactions per second by 4X
    --  cut time to manage backup by 81%
    --  reduce backup storage by 10-30X

EMC Extends VSPEX Value for Customers and Partners with Enhanced Solutions, New Enablement Center, and Simplified Technical Documentation

    --  New Technical Integration - To ensure customers can choose from the
        latest technology when deploying their VSPEX EMC announced today that
        the original VSPEX Private Cloud and End User Computing solutions are
        now updated with VMware vSphere 5.1, Windows Server 2012, EMC FAST(TM)
        Cache, EMC FAST VP, and specific to the VSPEX End User Computing
        solutions, RSA SecurID(®)  two-factor authentication. Click here for a
        complete list of the latest VSPEX offerings.
    --  New Online VSPEX Enablement Center for Partners - EMC Velocity partners
        can now easily access information about becoming a VSPEX-enabled
        partner. Current VSPEX-enabled partners can use the enablement center to
        help identify the best solution to address customer challenges, as well
        other resources to support their VSPEX sales and development efforts
        such as reference architectures, solution overviews, training, vLabs,
        and instructional videos.
    --  Simplified VSPEX Technical Documentation - Technical documentation for
        the VSPEX Private Cloud and VSPEX End User Computing solutions are now
        delivered as a single document - The VSPEX reference architecture,
        sizing guide and deployment guide are now a single document that can be
        accessed on EMC Community Network here.
Customer Quote:

Nigel Farr, Client Services Director, Equiniti ICS

"Consolidating and virtualizing SharePoint and other mission-critical applications on an EMC VNX unified storage solution has helped Equiniti ICS deliver our hosted services customers improved performance, agility, reduced costs, increased data protection, and rapid recovery.  EMC's ability to address our quality of services requirements has also enabled us to provide these customers with a confident solution that's simple and efficient.  Solutions like VSPEX will make our future deployments easier."

Reseller Quote:

Tony Jimenez, President & CEO, MicroTech

"SharePoint is a mission-critical application that our customers rely on for many things, such as sharing ideas and expertise so they can make the right decisions for their business. All of this collaboration results in data that needs to be managed, secure, and highly-available in the cloud. Our customers like VSPEX because it's simple, efficient, and it gives them the flexibility they need for their unique IT requirements. Another added benefit is that the customer can rely on their value-added reseller to configure a customized, complete VSPEX solution that can be deployed in no time. We believe VSPEX will gain significant momentum in virtualized SharePoint environments because it's based on EMC unified storage and backup and recovery technologies that can help them significantly reduce backup storage and tune and provision SharePoint in less time."

EMC Quote:

Jeremy Burton, Executive Vice President, Product Operations and Marketing, EMC Corporation

"EMC VSPEX is a simple, efficient, and flexible reference architecture optimized for the most popular use cases for customers moving to cloud computing. Virtualized SharePoint has become a mission-critical application and therefore needs to be managed and protected - the new EMC VSPEX for SharePoint enables customers to accelerate their IT transformation with faster deployments, simplified management, backup, and storage provisioning while decreasing data volume, lowering the cost and complexity of management as well as data security and governance risk."

Additional Resources:

    --  Read about EMC Solutions for Microsoft SharePoint
    --  Join the VSPEX conversation on EMC Community Network
    --  Learn more about VSPEX
    --  EMC Everything Microsoft Community
    --  Learn more about partnering with EMC
    --  Learn more about Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com
    --  Follow @EMCVSPEX on Twitter
    --  Join the #EMCChannel conversations on Twitter.
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and ECN
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset - information - in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com

(1) IDC, "IDC's Storage Users Demand Survey 2011 - Fall Edition: Customers Still Want Choice, #234651

EMC, Avamar, Data Domain, FAST, NetWorker, RSA, SecureID, Velocity, VNX, VNXe and VSPEX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

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EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Hadley Weinzierl, EMC Corporation, +1-508-293-7642, hadley.weinzierl@emc.com

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

A New Free Software Catalog, SoftFinder.com, Is Out On The Web

A new software directory, aptly named SoftFinder.com went online on January 2, 2013. The website is owned by RedSky, known for projects such as Filestube.com. SoftFinder is open to freelance software enthusiasts, reviewers and other computer users.

SZCZECIN, Poland, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- January 2, 2013 marked the entrance of a new player on the market of free online software directories. A virtual robot, suggestively named SoftFinder, presents itself as a "dedicated software finder." The mascot brands SoftFinder.com, a new website that provides users with an extensive database of applications for Windows, Mac and Linux, accompanied by useful descriptions and reviews.

SoftFinder.com is a new project owned by Red Sky, known for worldwide successful search engines such as FilesTube.com, Alternative.to or Pnop.com. Currently, the website serves as a database of desktop applications, but this year the developers are planning to expand its resources with web and mobile applications, as well as implement new user features, enabling social networking interaction.

"SoftFinder.com is not just a software directory. We intend to create an integrated service for all platforms," says Lukasz Kwiatkowski, Product Manager for SoftFinder.com. "In addition, we want our website community to have exclusive access to attractive offers and contests held in cooperation with leading software vendors," adds Kwiatkowski.

Registering at the website opens up new, exciting opportunities for freelancers and bloggers interested in IT and software issues. SoftFinder.com launched a cooperation program for authors who review the software applications available in the directory, which guarantees cash payments for each text sent to the editor meeting the guidelines.

"The robot character on the website is to symbolize all the features desired by the users of a file search engine: speed, quality and security. Our team will make every effort to ensure that this image is reflected in the services offered to our users," said Kwiatkowski.

For registration and further details on cooperation possibilities, all interested parties should visit SoftFinder.com.

SOURCE  Red Sky LTD

Red Sky LTD

CONTACT: Lukasz Kwiatkowski, Red Sky LLC, info@softfinder.com, +48 71 722 50 70, http://www.red-sky.com/

Web Site: http://www.red-sky.com

UL Announces Move to New State-of-the-Art Consumer Products Testing Laboratory

ENFIELD, Conn., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UL today announced the move of its Enfield, CT-based consumer products testing laboratory to a new, state-of-the-art 48,000 s/f facility in Enfield, more than doubling its capacity and capabilities for quality and safety assurance testing.  The relocation will enable UL to more efficiently meet the growing demand for the company's analytical, physical, performance and compliance testing of consumer products for retailers and manufacturers doing business in the U.S. 

The new facility houses advanced instrumentation and equipment for the testing of consumer hard goods inclusive of toys, small appliances, electrical equipment, and general merchandise, and soft goods inclusive of apparel, and fabrics and textiles.  Additional laboratory capabilities allow UL to offer quality and safety assurance testing services in the U.S. for jewelry, playground equipment, and juvenile products.

UL's consumer products group provides a full range of global verification services including: product compliance testing to international, federal and regional regulations; product evaluations for safety risk assessment, performance, and design consistency; factory capabilities and cGMP audits; quality inspections; social compliance and fair labor monitoring programs; and customized quality assurance solutions to meet the special needs of any company.

"Our new Connecticut laboratory can now offer a greater volume of testing, more efficiently and across more product lines, while coordinating activities for U.S.-based customers using global UL consumer products labs for their testing needs.  We have precision laboratories positioned in key producing countries to service our customers with the highest integrity and through worldwide collaboration," said Roy Lamothe, Vice President and General Manager-Consumer Products, North America.  "We look forward to extending our partnerships with customers who are looking to enhance their brand by offering products that are compliant, safe, consistent, and preferred in the worldwide marketplace."

The new facility is located at 1559 King Street, Enfield, CT, 06082.  Website is http://www.ul.com/consumer-products.  All other contact information remains the same.

Since 1894, UL has been a respected leader in safety science.  Today, UL is advancing its commitment to protecting people, products and places through expert advisory and independent quality assurance testing, inspections, and assessments for a wide range of consumer products.  Our network of more than 250 laboratories and facilities in 46 countries helps drive the integrity of global supply chains, optimize product performance and protect brands.

Additional information about UL's consumer product services can be found at http://www.ul.com/consumer-products.

About UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 118 years of history.  Employing more than 10,000 professionals with customers in over 100 countries, UL has five distinct business units - Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Knowledge Services, and Verification Services - to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission.  For more information on UL's family of companies and network of 95 laboratory, testing, and certification facilities, go to UL.com.

SOURCE  UL

UL

CONTACT: Amy Blumenthal, Blumenthal & Associates PR, +1-617-879-1511, amyb@blumenthalpr.com

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

SDG&E Customers Can Connect Home Area Network Devices With Smart Meters

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers can now purchase and install home area network devices to see how much energy they are using in near real-time and help identify high energy use appliances. With in-home energy display devices connected to their electric smart meters, SDG&E customers have access to a new tool to help them make smart energy consumption decisions to reduce their overall energy usage and costs.

SDG&E has tested several new in-home energy display devices and customers can learn how to connect these validated devices to their electric smart meters at sdge.com/han. By setting up an in-home display, SDG&E customers are able to instantly see how much energy their whole home is using. They can also determine approximately how much energy various appliances in their home are using, such as that new energy-efficient TV or outdoor patio light, while watching the kilowatts and estimated cost per hour go up or down on a small digital display as the appliances are turned on or off.

"Now that this technology is enabled through SDG&E's smart meter system, customers can see how much energy they are using in their home in near real-time, which gives them greater control of their energy use on a daily basis," said Ted Reguly, SDG&E's director of customer programs and projects.

The third-party in-home displays below range in price from approximately $60 to $120, and have been tested and validated for smart meter compatibility.  These devices operate on the standardized ZigBee network communication protocol for seamless integration with SDG&E smart meters. The devices display estimated energy costs that are intended to provide a general idea of approximate energy costs to help customers take action, but do not reflect actual SDG&E billing.

    --  Energy Aware Technology PowerTab In-Home Display
        --  Where to purchase: store.energy-aware.com
        --  Features: Shows how much electricity your home is consuming at any
            given moment on a wireless and rechargeable, easy-to-use, magnetic
            backed display.
    --  Rainforest Automation Energy Display (model EMU)
        --  Where to purchase: rainforestautomation.com
        --  Features: Real-time energy display with instant access to smart
            meter energy consumption as it happens; simple two-button interface
            with tabletop or magnet mount; battery-powered.
    --  Rainforest Automation Energy Display (model EMU-2)
        --  Where to purchase: rainforestautomation.com
        --  Features: Real-time energy display with instant access to smart
            meter energy consumption as it happens; simple two-button interface
            with tabletop, magnet, or wall mount; plug-in with battery backup.
SDG&E has developed a simple process by which customers may purchase a validated in-home display device in the retail market and pair that device with the utility smart meter.  Utility customers can start the process to connect an in-home display device to their smart meter by completing the online form at sdge.com/han or by contacting SDG&E's Energy Savings Center at 800-644-6133 or HomeAreaNetwork@semprautilities.com.

New home area network technology was recently pilot-tested with approximately 1,300 SDG&E customers and 2,500 devices. The devices have demonstrated effectiveness in increasing energy efficiency among customers who report they are turning off more lights, increasing air conditioning temperature, watching less TV and unplugging devices.

Additional home area network devices are being tested by SDG&E to ensure the device is compatible with the meter and secure on the utility's network. Once validated for compatibility, the list of devices available to customers will be expanded. More information on this test process is available at sdge.com/hantest.

SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.4 million consumers through 1.4 million electric meters and more than 840,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties.  The utility's area spans 4,100 square miles.  SDG&E is committed to creating ways to help our customers save energy and money every day.  SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.

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SOURCE  San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

CONTACT: Erin Coller, San Diego Gas & Electric, +1-877-866-2066, http://www.sdge.com, Twitter: @sdge

Web Site: http://sdge.com

Amarantus BioScience Announces Biotech Showcase 2013 Corporate Presentation is Available Online

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amarantus BioScience, Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a biotechnology company discovering and developing treatments and diagnostics for diseases associated with protein misfolding and apoptosis centered around its patented therapeutic protein Mesencephalic Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor (MANF), today announced that a corporate presentation made by President & CEO Gerald E. Commissiong on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at Biotech Showcase 2013 is now available online at http://www.media-server.com/m/p/g4dhucqq.

About Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor (MANF)

MANF (Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor) is a protein that corrects protein misfolding, one of the major causes of apoptosis (Programmed Cell Death). Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor (MANF) is believed to have broad potential because it is a naturally-occurring protein produced by the body for the purpose of reducing and preventing apoptosis (in response to injury or disease), via the unfolded protein response. By manufacturing MANF and administering it to the body, Amarantus is seeking to use a regenerative medicine approach to assist the body with higher quantities of MANF when needed.  Amarantus is the front-runner and primary holder of intellectual property (IP) around MANF, and is initially focusing on the development of MANF-based protein therapeutics.  MANF's current lead indication is Parkinson's disease with additional focus on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  Future indications may include myocardial infarction and certain rare and ultra-rare orphan diseases where MANF is currently being evaluated. 

The Company also owns an inventory of 88 cell lines referred to as "PhenoGuard Cell Lines." MANF was the first therapeutic protein discovered from a PhenoGuard Cell Line, and it is anticipated that additional therapeutic proteins useful for various therapeutic approaches to the Central Nervous System will be identified from the Company's inventory of PhenoGuard Cell Lines.

About Amarantus BioScience, Inc.

Amarantus BioScience, Inc. is a development-stage biotechnology company founded in January 2008.  The Company has a focus on developing certain biologics surrounding the intellectual property and proprietary technologies it owns to treat and/or diagnose Parkinson's disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and other human diseases.  The Company owns the intellectual property rights to a therapeutic protein known as Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor ("MANF") and is developing MANF-based products as treatments for brain disorders. The Company also is a Founding Member of the Coalition for Concussion Treatment (#C4CT), a movement initiated in collaboration with Brewer Sports International seeking to raise awareness of new treatments in development for concussions and nervous-system disorders. For further information please visit http://www.Amarantus.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the possible benefits of MANF therapeutic applications and/or advantages presented by Amarantus' PhenoGuard technology, as well as statements about expectations, plans and prospects of the development of Amarantus' new product candidates. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks that the anticipated benefits of the therapeutic drug candidates or discovery platforms, as well as the risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the development of Amarantus' new product candidates, including those identified under "Risk Factors" in Amarantus' most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other filings Amarantus periodically makes with the SEC. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements Amarantus does not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect a change in its views or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this presentation.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Amarantus Bioscience, Inc.
(408) 737-2734
pr@amarantus.com

Investor/Media Contact:
IR Sense, LLC
Remy Bernarda
415-203-6386
remy@irsense.com

SOURCE  Amarantus Bioscience, Inc.

Amarantus Bioscience, Inc.

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

Buffalo Trace Distillery Welcomes Guests From Around The World And Online

Tourism up 28 Percent and a New Website for the New Year!

FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Trace Distillery kicks off 2013 with some exciting news to share: A record number of visitors toured the Trace in 2012, shattering the previous visitor record by 28 percent.  And for whiskey fans that cannot tour the 225-year-old Distillery in person, Buffalo Trace has unveiled a new website at http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com.

The enhanced website features a new interactive map on its home page showing its expansive 130 acre complex, complete with several points of interest containing 360 degree views of the campus, as well as seven web cams that give a bird's eye view of areas such as the hand bottling halls, barrel dumping, the fermenters and the still house. There's even steam rising, a barrel rolling, and truck moving along the road to give as real of an experience as one can get without visiting here in person!

Delving into the website, visitors can watch videos of the distilling process, learn about distilling from Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and hear Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee talk about his 59+ years spent in the bourbon industry. There is also extensive information about the Distillery's bourbons, the four different tours offered and tour times, and the events and rental facilities. 

"We're very excited about our progress we've made, both on the tourism side and the cyber side," says Meredith Moody, marketing services director.  "We attribute our strong increase in visitors to the fact that we offer a great variety of tours, all complimentary. Our bourbons continue to win awards, and that also draws people here from around the world.Now with an updated website, which offers so much more information and interaction, visitors can feel like they took a tour from their living room!"     

About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky "Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year." Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com.  To download images from Buffalo Trace Distillery visit http://www.buffalotracemediakit.com.

SOURCE  Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

CONTACT: Amy Preske, PR & Events Manager, +1-502-696-5957, apreske@buffalotrace.com

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

Official Auto Show App for Smart Phones Unveiled

New Mobile App puts show information at fingertips

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today unveiled the Official NAIAS 2013 Mobile App, its newest means of connectivity for "everything auto show." The NAIAS App is presented by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and WDIV-TV Local 4/ClickOnDetroit.com, and will be available for free download in both the iPhone and Android platforms.

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"The new NAIAS App puts everything auto show in the palm of smart phone users," said Jim Seavitt, chairman, NAIAS 2013. "It is the best way to keep track of what's happening at the show on a minute-by-minute basis. It's the must-have App for 2013."

The Official NAIAS / WDIV App is the most comprehensive way to view news and information on a mobile device about one of the world's top auto shows. Users will be able to access breaking automotive news, photos and videos, and live-stream video coverage of the more than 50 vehicle unveilings planned for Detroit. Moving around inside Cobo Center will be easier thanks to the available virtual show floor map, and useful practical information about the show, such as hours, parking and ticket prices.

The Official NAIAS App also features a virtual guide to the City of Detroit, including local restaurants and businesses, and weather forecasts and live radar provided by WDIV-TV Local 4/ClickOnDetroit.com. It will also interface with other Social Media platforms such as Twitter, where users can stream trending topics from #NAIAS. In addition to the latest NAIAS news from WDIV-TV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com, the official news provider for the NAIAS App, the app will also provide links to respected news sources from around the world for the latest automotive news and information.

"We are delighted to partner with the NAIAS in providing the news content for the Official NAIAS Mobile App to greatly enhance visitors enjoyment of this world-class event," said Marla Drutz, VP and General Manager of WDIV-TV.  "WDIV and Post-Newsweek Stations have always been a leader in innovation and our development of this app and partnership with the NAIAS is another illustration of that commitment to taking our award-winning news coverage to the next level."

The Official NAIAS Mobile App was developed for the DADA and WDIV-TV by WaPo Labs, a digital development team focused on emerging technologies at The Washington Post Company, in cooperation with PNS Digital, the digital media team of Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc.

About the North American International Auto Show

Now in its 25th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one place. Administered by Executive Director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is one of the largest media events in North America, and the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world.

NAIAS 2013 Dates:

    --  Press Preview: Mon-Tue, Jan. 14-15, 2013
    --  Industry Preview: Wed-Thu, Jan. 16-17, 2013
    --  Charity Preview: Fri, Jan. 18, 2013
    --  Public Show: Sat-Sun, Jan. 19-27, 2013
About WDIV-TV / Post-Newsweek Stations

WDIV-TV Local 4 News is the #1 newscast at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. in Nielsen ratings for the Detroit television market, and Local 4 News at 11 p.m. is the #1 newscast of all NBC affiliates in the top 11 markets nationwide.  In addition, Local 4's http://www.ClickOnDetroit.com and http://www.JustWeather.com are leading breaking news and weather websites in Michigan.  WDIV-TV's parent company, Post-Newsweek Stations, is owned by The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), a diversified education and media company.

SOURCE  North American International Auto Show

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North American International Auto Show

CONTACT: Marc Harlow, Rohatynski-Harlow Public Relations, +1-810-599-2558, Marc@RoHarPR.com or Joe@RoHarPR.com

Rakuten Buy.com Relaunches as Rakuten.com Shopping

Online Shoppers Enjoy New Ways to Shop and Connect With Shop Owners Behind the Brands They Love

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Rakuten Buy.com has announced its official rebrand to Rakuten.com Shopping. The U.S.-based e-commerce site originally known as Buy.com was acquired by Rakuten Inc, the third largest online marketplace in the world, in May 2010 and has since undergone a gradual, successful transition that will continue the company's efforts to empower the online shop owner and connect the online shopper. The new site will launch on January 31, 2013.

Over the coming months and year, Rakuten.com Shopping will be rolling out a series of innovative e-commerce features that will allow shoppers to connect and discover new products, brands and shop owners from wherever they happen to be, from whatever device they own.

New features will include:

    --  A growing product selection
    --  More of the best shop owners in the world
    --  New customized discovery and search options
    --  More videos for product reviews and comparisons
    --  Easy navigation across mobile and PC websites
Roger Andelin, President and CTO comments: "Rakuten.com Shopping is for the online shopper who expects quality over quantity and enjoyable shopping experiences over ambiguous transactions. We are very excited about raising the bar for online shopping and continuously improving to meet the modern shopper's wants and needs."

For any immediate enquiries, please email: pr@buy.com

About Rakuten.com Shopping
Rakuten.com Shopping is a global e-commerce site that connects buyers and sellers in a dynamic marketplace and thinks of shopping as entertainment--complete with sharing and discovery functions, great prices, fun experiences and convenience for 18 million customers. Rakuten.com Shopping provides over 16 million products in 24 categories and includes a network of over 5,500 small and large business shop owners. Rakuten.com Shopping was founded as Buy.com in 1997 and acquired by Rakuten Inc. in May 2010. Its 175 employees are headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.

For media enquiries, please contact Dan Gamble, +1-415-971-7938, dan.gamble@hotwirepr.com.

SOURCE  Rakuten.com Shopping

Rakuten.com Shopping

Trellie Solves Unique Needs Of Women With Fashionable Technology Accessory

The company introduces new products with a Kickstarter campaign launching today

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 80 percent of women carry their phones in their purse and over 50 percent of them miss calls on a daily basis because they can't hear it ring. Some even keep the mobile phones on vibrate. There are certain people in women's lives that they wouldn't want to miss a call from including family, caregiver for children or elderly parents. Trellie was created and designed to provide a solution for this widespread problem. 

Trellie is designed for women, especially moms, who have unique needs and currently there are very few companies who have developed solutions to help. Men tend to carry their phone in their pocket or on their belt loop so they can hear or feel the phone ring, so this is a problem unique to women.

"Missing a call from a doctor, school or caregiver can wreak havoc on a family," says Claude Aldridge, Co-Founder of Trellie. "We talked to hundreds of men and women who had similar reactions: Guilt-ridden moms who hated disappointing loved ones; frustrated men who couldn't reach their spouse or girlfriend; and worried adults who were concerned about the ability to reach aging parents."

Based on in-depth consumer research, the company set out to create a solution. "We wanted to create a solution that was functional as well as fashionable," said Co-Founder Jason Reid. "Our goal was to ensure busy, hard-working moms had piece of mind knowing they would never miss an important call again." 

The company created an ultra-simple device which notifies the user of an incoming call and if they missed call on their mobile phone through bright flashing LED lights. The patent-pending accessory can be attached on the outside of virtually any handbag. 

Trellie launches today on Kickstarter and hopes to gain invaluable feedback from potential customers and raise additional funding for a national launch in the second quarter this year. The product will initially be available in two colors, Platinum Silver or Brushed Gold.  There will be a special limited edition 'Trellie Red' available only during the Kickstarter campaign.

The Trellie device will work with any cell phone carrier, any phone that has Bluetooth technology and will retail for $49.99. This is a one-time charge as no subscription service will be required. The simple two-step set-up can be done on your own and it runs on two standard, replaceable "AAA" batteries.

Come visit Trellie at the Consumer Electronic Show and take the Trellie challenge. We will be located in the Technocel Booth 36266 in the South Hall. For more information about Trellie or to purchase after Trellie's Kickstarter campaign concludes, please visit Trellie.com.

About Trellie
Founded in 2012 and is based in Kansas City, K.S., Trellie's mission is to ensure you are better connected to those who depend on you. Available for purchase in 2013, the ultra-simple Trellie device, worn as a fashion accessory, will notify the user of incoming or missed calls.  For more information, visit Trellie.com.

SOURCE  Trellie

Trellie

CONTACT: Abby Buford, 28 Montgomerie Communications, +1-704-258-4411, abby.buford@28montgomerie.com; or Anita Newton, Trellie, +1-913-706-3549, press@trellie.com

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

Former Radio Host "Kickstarts" New Show

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Former radio talk show host Carl Wolfson may not have a platinum $1 trillion coin, but fellow progressives are flocking to the crowd funding site Kickstarter to make sure his voice returns to the airwaves.

For six years, Wolfson hosted the morning drive slot on AM 620 KPOJ in Portland, OR, before Clear Channel flipped the station from liberal talk to FoxSports on November 9.  The move sparked outrage among listeners in a city that voted 67% for President Obama only days before; within a week, more than 16,000 had signed a SAVE KPOJ petition, including Oregon's entire Democratic congressional delegation.

"An important voice has been silenced," Sen. Ron Wyden said.

Wolfson turned to Kickstarter to raise funds for a net-radio version of "Carl in the Morning," which will debut on January 21, streaming live at http://www.carlwolfson.com.

"We hit our minimum fundraising goal within five days," Wolfson said.  "But progressives keep giving because they are unwilling to cede the airwaves to the political right."

Wolfson noted that AM 1090 in Seattle also flipped from lefty talk to sports this month, and that friend and fellow liberal, David Sirota, parted ways this week with Denver's TalkRadio 630 KHOW.

While Clear Channel Portland GM Robert Dove cited low ratings for the KPOJ flip, a Willamette Week cover story reported that Clear Channel's cost cutting has been accelerated by $16.4 billion in debt racked up since its relationship with Bain Capital began in 2006.

FoxSports is syndicated by Premiere Networks, which is owned by Clear Channel. 

"I understand that it's a business decision by Clear Channel," Wolfson said.  "I just have a big problem with the result.  Since the Telecommunications Act of 1996, in markets of 45+ stations, one entity can own eight radio stations.  That means less diversity and fewer points of view; it is a market model that increasingly fails to deliver radio in the public interest."

He sees his online show as the first step back to the radio dial. 

"I am confident we will produce a first-class product that is interesting, entertaining and relevant - with plenty of sponsors and great streaming numbers."

Wolfson is a rarity among talk show hosts - an intellectual who holds a Masters Degree in political science and a successful stand-up comic with a 30-year career in clubs and on national television.

Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1871899625/elect-carl-in-the-morning-for-a-second-term?ref=live

SOURCE  Halgen Productions

Halgen Productions

CONTACT: Halgen Productions, carl@carlwolfson.com, +1-503-307-9718

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

Overstock.com Partners with Rewards Network to Offer its Club O Members Dining Rewards Options

More than 10,000 Restaurants to Participate in New Club O Rewards

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) is launching Club O Dining Rewards, a new free rewards enhancement for the members of its Club O Rewards loyalty program. Members can now automatically receive reward dollars in their Club O account equal to 5 percent of their total dining bill when they visit participating Club O Dining Rewards restaurants and pay their bill using any credit or debit card they have registered with their Dining Rewards account.  These Club O Dollars can be used toward already discounted products on the Overstock.com website such as furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, jewelry, and others.  To add Dining Rewards to their Club O account, members can log on to http://www.overstock.com/clubodining and click on Get Started.  Participants will need to create a Dining Rewards profile, which is a quick three-step process. Up to five credit/debit cards can be securely registered to earn Club O Dollars. Dining options vary from high-end dining establishments to fast food restaurants, bars, clubs and home delivery.  A complete list of the 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide can be viewed prior to enrollment at http://www.clubodining.com. Overstock.com customers can search a specific area by entering a ZIP code to narrow results. 

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"We cherish our Club O members and are always looking to bring them new benefits in return for their loyalty," states Patrick M. Byrne, Overstock.com's chief executive officer. "Members earn reward dollars by shopping at Overstock.com and now they can accumulate them even more quickly by doing what they do anyway - dining out." 

Customers must have a Club O account in order to receive Club O Dining Rewards.  Overstock.com's Club O membership is available online at Club O Rewards for $19.95. In addition to the new Dining Rewards, Club O members earn 5 percent in Club O Dollars on every purchase made on the Overstock.com website, with the ability to earn 10 to 25 percent on exclusive product offerings that change regularly. Also, every order placed on Overstock.com, regardless of size or value, automatically ships for free. Real Simple Magazine named Club O Rewards as one of the top loyalty programs for offering the best perks.

This new Dining Rewards benefit is in partnership with Rewards Network, a leader in frequent dining programs in North America. Rewards Network provides millions of members with incentives to dine at participating restaurants, including airline miles, hotel points, college savings rewards, charitable contributions, and cash-back rewards savings.

About Overstock.com
Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) is an online discount retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry, travel, cars, and insurance. Worldstock.com, a fair trade department dedicated to selling artisan-crafted products from around the world offers additional unique items. Main Street Revolution supports small businesses across the United States by providing them a national customer base. A recent Nielsen State of the Media: Consumer Usage Report placed Overstock.com among the top five most visited mass merchandiser websites. The NRF Foundation/American Express Customer Choice Awards ranks Overstock.com #4 in customer service among all U.S. retailers.  Overstock.com sells internationally under the name O.co. Overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co) regularly posts information about the company and other related matters under Investor Relations on its website.

Overstock.com®, O.co®, Worldstock Fair Trade® and Club O Rewards® are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.  O.info(TM), Club O(TM), and Club O Reward Dollars(TM) and Your Savings Engine(TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Club O Dining Rewards program and any associated benefits. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Overstock.com, Inc.

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Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Kirstie Burden, Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-3116, kirstie@overstock.com, Investor, Kevin Moon, Overstock.com, Inc., +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com

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

GameStick partners with Green Throttle Games to deliver a better way to play Android games on big-screen TVs

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan.10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayJam announced today that the upcoming GameStick will support the full-analog Green Throttle Atlas Bluetooth controller. Building on the very successful GameStick Kickstarter campaign which has raised more than $270,000 to date, PlayJam will also include support in the GameStick for Green Throttle's fast-action wireless controller at launch, providing an additional option for playing fast-paced Android games using the portable GameStick.

Green Throttle Games is a new mobile game publisher and maker of the Atlas analog controller which provides console level precision and accuracy. The company is led by Charles Huang, a games industry veteran, co-creator of Guitar Hero, and advisor to PlayJam. GameStick, which can run four Bluetooth controllers simultaneously, will support the Atlas controller when the GameStick launches this April.

"Soon, games will be distinguished by the only two things that matter to 90% of game developers.  One is screen size - phone vs tablet vs TV.  The other is play mechanic - touch screen, game pad, camera, etc." said Charles Huang, CEO of Green Throttle Games. "PlayJam is an innovator in gaming on TV through Smart TVs and their upcoming GameStick. When you add this to our analog Green Throttle Atlas controller, any Android game developer can now become a 'console' developer and bring their game to new audiences of TV gamers." 

GameStick, which launched its campaign last week on Kickstarter to an amazing reception, is PlayJam's latest route to market for its technology platform - currently serving games in more than 50 million homes via smart TV. It aims to put truly affordable gaming in the pocket of the consumer, with the most portable, dedicated TV games console ever created.

"2013 promises to be truly exciting and defining with a wide range of Android-powered devices targeted at the TV due to launch in the coming months such as Ouya, Nvidia's Shield and of course GameStick," said Jasper Smith, CEO PlayJam. "By working openly and in collaboration with other visionaries in this space such as Charles Huang of Green Throttle Games, we hope to support mass-market user adoption at the most affordable price point possible. At $79, we think we have achieved this."

To visit the GameStick Kickstarter page and pledge your support, please visit: http://kck.st/12SSvMO
To visit the GameStick website for more information or to apply for an SDK please go to: http://www.gamestick.tv
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About GameStick
GameStick is brought to you by PlayJam - the premier global platform for casual and social games on TV. By partnering with all major TV brands, we've created the largest and most vibrant games network for millions of players around the world.

GameStick Press Contact -
Laura West
Super M PR
Laura@SuperM.co.uk
+44 (0)7968 544871

About Green Throttle Games
Green Throttle Games, Inc. is a Santa Clara, CA based company that develops high-quality, innovative games and hardware for mobile devices. The company's founders Charles Huang, Matt Crowley and Karl Townsend, visionaries from the video game and mobile industries teamed up to unlock the potential of mobile on the big screen, connecting people and platforms in a way that is simple and fun. Visit the Green Throttle Developer Portal to learn more about developing for Green Throttle. More information about Green Throttle Games is available on the company's website at http://www.greenthrottle.com.

Green Throttle Games Contact:
Brian Kemp
Sparkpr
415-321-1860
greenthrottle@sparkpr.com

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TP-LINK Wall Socket-Mounting Wireless Range Extender Conveniently Expands Networks

With 300Mbps wireless N speeds, Range Extender button and integrated plug, extending a wireless network has never been easier

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced its new Power socket-mounted 300Mbps Universal wireless N range extender. The sleek new device is designed to conveniently extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of an existing wireless network to eliminate "dead zones". Combined, leading wireless N technologies, superior security and wider compatibility make the TL-WA850RE a secure, high-speed solution that can help users maintain an existing wireless network and vastly improve the network's coverage, providing the freedom to enjoy Internet anywhere in large areas such as homes, hotels or small offices, without worrying about coverage limits.

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Being incredibly user friendly, the TL-WA850RE is ideal for large homes or offices for experienced or novice users. Users can quickly deploy the device, with no new wires or cables, within range of their existing wireless network, press the 'range extender' button and instantly expand their total wireless coverage to previously unreachable locations, eliminating troublesome 'dead zones'.

The TL-WA850RE will be shown at CES from January 8-11, 2013 Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 4-Upper Level, Booth 36212

Estimated Product Availability: Q2 2013

Features

    --  Supports domain name-based login for a more user-friendly setup
        experience
    --  CD-less installation
    --  Easily extend wireless coverage at a push of the Range Extender button
    --  Profile function helps users remember previously paired wireless
        networks
    --  300Mbps wireless speed ideal for smooth HD video, music streaming and
        online gaming
    --  Works seamlessly with all 802.11b/g/n devices
Specifications

    Interface                        1*10/100Mbps Ethernet Ports
    ---------                        ---------------------------
    Button                           Range extender, Reset
    ------                           ---------------------
    External Power Supply            9VDC / 0.6A
    ---------------------            -----------
    Wireless Standards                IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE
                                      802.11b
    ------------------               ---------------------------------
    Antenna                          Internal
    -------                          --------
    LED                               Power, wireless, RE, Ethernet,
                                      5*signal
    ---                              -------------------------------
    Wireless Rate                    300Mbps
    -------------                    -------
    Frequency                        2.4GHz
    ---------                        ------
About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and is the world's number one provider of WLAN and Broadband CPE devices. Our products are available in over 120 countries to tens of millions of customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for global end-users. Visit us at http://www.tp-link.com/en/.

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Scholastic To Publish New Multi-Platform Fantasy Adventure Series, Spirit Animals(TM)

Interactive Multi-Author Seven-Book Series Launches Globally September 2013 With First Book And Storyline By #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Brandon Mull And Second Book By #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Maggie Stiefvater

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, and the pioneering publisher of the multi-platform New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues® and Infinity Ring®()series, continues to innovate with the publication of SPIRIT ANIMALS(TM), a new fantasy adventure series for readers ages 8-12. The multi-author series launches worldwide on September 10, 2013, and will be led by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Mull who will pen the first book, Wild Born, and create the story arc. The second book in the series will be written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater and will be published in January 2014. Additional authors and publication dates will be announced at a later date. Combining epic storytelling through seven books linked with a dynamic online game, Spirit Animals is Scholastic's first foray in the fantasy genre in its groundbreaking multi-platform publishing program.

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Spirit Animals centers around the fantasy world of Erdas where children who come of age go through a ritual to determine if they have a "spirit animal," a rare bond between human and beast that bestows great powers to both. In this breakthrough series, four children from different cultures undergo an annual ritual and discover that they have been chosen for a greater destiny. Each book in the series will unlock expanded gameplay on the immersive Spirit Animals online game site. The role-playing online game--available through any web browser--will allow kids to customize their own unique heroes, choose their spirit animals, and go on quests to help save the world of Erdas.

"With Scholastic's latest entry into multi-platform, readers are transported into a whole new fantasy realm with Spirit Animals," said Ellie Berger, President, Scholastic Trade. "Spirit Animals has a compelling premise, a relatable cast of multi-cultural characters, magnificent animals, and a vibrant online game--this is 21st century storytelling at its best. We cannot be more excited about introducing this epic series to kids everywhere."

About Spirit Animals
Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked strangers. Four flashes of light erupt, and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible beasts - a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon. Suddenly the fates of these children - and the world - have been changed forever. Enter the world of Erdas, where every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal, a rare bond between human and beast that bestows great powers to both. A dark force has risen from distant and long-forgotten lands, and has begun an onslaught that will ravage the world. Now the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers . . . and on you. Part engrossing book series, part action role-playing game, readers will create their own characters online to discover their spirit animal and join the adventure.

About Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Beyonders and Fablehaven series. The Los Angeles Times praised Beyonders saying, "Mull elevates the genre." Mull currently resides in Utah, with his wife and four children. For more information, visit http://www.brandonmull.com.

About Maggie Stiefvater
Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Shiver Trilogy, The Scorpio Races, and The Raven Boys. USA Today called Stiefvater "[a] master storyteller." Stiefvater resides in rural Virginia with her husband and two children. For more information, visit http://www.maggiestiefvater.com.

About The 39 Clues® and Infinity Ring®
Scholastic, the pioneering force in multi-platform publishing, broke new ground in September 2008 with the launch of The 39 Clues, which combined books, collectible cards, and an online game, and was the first series of its kind in the publishing industry. The phenomenally popular franchise maintains a massive global following with readers in all 50 states and 191 countries. There are currently more than 15 million copies in print worldwide for The 39 Clues series and more than 2 million registered users for the online game. Scholastic recently announced the expansion of the series with The 39 Clues: Unstoppable, a spin-off cycle launching in October 2013. In August 2012, Scholastic also launched Infinity Ring, a multi-platform time travel adventure series for readers ages 8-12. Two books in the Infinity Ring series have been released to date, both of which are New York Times bestsellers.

About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services and children's media. Scholastic creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, magazines, multi-media and other products that help children learn both at school and at home.  The Company distributes its products and services worldwide through a variety of channels, including school-based book clubs and book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, on-air, and online at http://www.scholastic.com.

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CONTACT: Charisse Meloto, Executive Director of Publicity for Print & Digital Publishing, Scholastic Inc., +1-212-389-3785, cmeloto@scholastic.com

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

Huntkey Announces Wireless Charging LED Light

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, announced Wireless Charging LED Light, a household LED smart emergency lighting solution for your daily life.

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There are five high illumination LEDs at the front of the torch light. The five LEDs will turn on immediately after a blackout. There are three modes of illumination level for choice. High mode: five LEDs are lit. Middle mode: three LEDs are lit. Low mode: only the middle one is lit.

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There are only two buttons on the torch light. One is on/off, and the other is mode control. Push the mode control button when the torch light is off, it will display remaining power intelligently. There is not any screw, depending entirely on internal locking to fix the product. The design is simple and elegant.

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There is an orange part at the bottom of the charger. This is an auto-sensing night light. When in darkness, it will turn on immediately in case you can not find any torch at hand.

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This is how the "wireless charging" works. Plug the charger into a socket and charge the charger. Then just put the torch light into the charger and the torch light can be charged to full. With no port or wire, there is no possibility of electric shock.

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With high-quality rechargeable lithium batteries, the wireless charging LED light can save your energy to the maximum extent. When fully charged, it will turn off automatically.

Specification:

    Input:                   220V  50/60Hz
    Power:                   1W
    Charging and
     discharging cycle:      ? 500
The Huntkey wireless charging LED light is patented. The patent number is 201130208626. The bulletin number authorized is 302022626S.

Words from end-users:

"I always wanted light in my kitchen cupboard but didn't want to hire an electrician. With you lights, I didn't have to. Thanks!" - Kim N. from Cleveland

"It is so easy to put up and use. I now don't have to go around looking for matches for candles." - David M.

"I am 90 and my wife, Phyllis, is 88 and the 4 lights we purchased are still showing us the way during the night. Thanks again!" - Don M.

At the beginning of 2013, we are currently giving out New Year gifts in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Any wholesaler who buys ten of this product will get an extra one for free. Please contact our local distributors for detailed information.

About Huntkey

Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.

For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://www.huntkeydiy.com.

SOURCE  Huntkey Enterprise Group

Huntkey Enterprise Group

CONTACT: Megan, +86-755-8960-6580, weiwei2@huntkey.net of Huntkey Enterprise Group

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TP-LINK Announces Battery-Powered 3G Mobile Wi-Fi

The M5350, with 2000mAh battery and the ability to share HSPA+ 3G connections, is the ultimate networking companion device

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced its new 3G Mobile Wi-Fi M5350, designed to provide high-speed Internet access anywhere you go. This iF 2013 Product Design Award Winner and CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree is at the forefront of wireless 3G sharing, combining the mobility of 3G broadband connections using its internal 3G modem with the flexibility of Wireless 802.11n and powered using a high-capacity 2000mAh internal rechargeable battery creating a robust wireless sharing device with unbeatable performance.

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With its sleek "pebble-like" design and OLED status display, the M5350 is as comfortable at the beach as it is on the conference table. Whether on a business trip or a road trip with their family, users can enjoy the freedom of wireless internet wherever 3G coverage is available, without having to haul around a bulky device. With its powerful 2000mAh battery the M5350 is able to operate for a full 7-10 hours at full capacity and can be flexibly recharged via a micro USB cable connected to a laptop, portable charger or included adapter to provide endless hours of 3G sharing.

TP-LINK's M5350 will be shown at CES from January 8-11, 2013 Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 4-Upper Level, Booth 36212

The M5350 will also be displayed in The Venetian at the 2013 International CES, which runs January 8-11, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 6 in the South Seas Ballroom C at Mandalay Bay.

The device is incredibly easy to deploy, allowing even novice users to get their networks up and running in a flash. With a SIM slot supporting HSPA+ 3G broadband connections featuring download speeds up to 21Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.7Mbps, users have ample bandwidth with which to share files and media across their mobile network and even play online games while on the move.

With an internal Micro SD Card slot for storage up to 32 GB, users can also have their M5350 function as a portable hard drive in which to store and share their data.

Estimated Product Availability: Q2 2013

Features

    --  Sleek, compact "pebble-like" shell with OLED status display
    --  Internal WCDMA 3G modem with SIM card slot
    --  802.11n wireless AP
    --  Internal 2000mAh battery for 7-10 hours of 3G sharing
    --  Micro SD Card slot supporting up to 32 GB of storage
Specifications

    Hardware Features
    -----------------
    Interface              1 micro USB port for power, MicroSD card slot
    ---------              ---------------------------------------------
    OLED Display            Power, WLAN, Internet, Signal Strength, Battery Level, Messages,
                            Traffic data
    ------------           -----------------------------------------------------------------
    Button                 Power, Reset
    ------                 ------------
    MicroSD card           Up to 32G
    ------------           ---------
    Dimensions (L X W X H) 94mm×56.7mm×19.8mm
    ---------------------  ------------------
    Antenna                Internal Antenna
    -------                ----------------
    Power Supply            Internal 2000mAh Rechargeable Battery, 5VDC/1.0A External Power
                            Adapter
    ------------           ----------------------------------------------------------------
    WIRELESS FEATURES
    -----------------
    Wireless Standards     IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
    ------------------     ----------------------------------------
    Wireless Frequency     2.4-2.4835GHz
    ------------------     -------------
    Signal Rate            Up to 72Mbps
    -----------            ------------
    EIRP                   <20dBm
    ----                   ------
    Wireless Security       Supports 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK,Wireless MAC Filtering,
                            Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast
    -----------------       -----------------------------
    SOFTWARE FEATURES
    -----------------
    Supports               HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS
    --------               ----------------------
    Download Speed         Up to 21Mbps
    --------------         ------------
    Upload Speed           5.76Mbps
    ------------           --------
    Band                   WCDMA?2100/1900/900Mhz
                           GSM?850/900/1800/1900Mhz
    ---                    ------------------------
    DHCP                   DHCP server, DHCP Client List
    ----                   -----------------------------
    others                 SMS, Traffic Statistics
    ------                 -----------------------

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and is the world's number one provider of WLAN and Broadband CPE devices. Our products are available in over 120 countries to tens of millions of customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for global end-users. Visit us at http://www.tp-link.com/en/.

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Lockheed Martin's Technology-Infused Mobile Fish Pen Named A Top 25 Invention By TIME Magazine

New system creates environmentally sustainable method of commercial aquaculture.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- You've heard the old saying -- there are plenty of fish in the sea -- however, this may not always be the case. The inability of wild fisheries to supply the burgeoning demand for healthful and protein-rich seafood has given rise to a robust aquaculture industry that has helped alleviate the threat of overfishing in the world's oceans.

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But raising fish in ponds and pens, while contributing greatly to the availability of affordable seafood, has given rise to a range of environmental concerns. Inland and shore-based farms, when poorly sited, can compromise water quality, and compete for space with recreation, shipping, commercial fishing and other uses.

To solve these environmental concerns and preserve the promise of aquaculture's ability to satisfy the demand for fresh seafood, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has teamed with Kampachi Farms of Hawaii and Illinois Soybean Association to develop an innovative new system that could produce a sea change in fish farming.

The new system, recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 25 Inventions of 2012, is a mobile fish pen, or drifting fish cage, which is hooked to a barge that drifts with the ocean eddies. The system circles in the current much like a satellite is held by gravity in a controlled orbit around the Earth. The mobile system, which is constantly moving over the ocean's surface, in waters over 12,000 ft deep, solves the potential problems of impacts on water quality or impacts on the seafloor, and appears to improve fish health and growth.

As the cage drifts, the highly automated system controls feeding from the barge and cleaning by a remote operating vehicle inside the cage. The system operates by integrating satellite communications, remote sensing data feeds, robotics, motor controls, and Lockheed Martin's command and control and situational awareness software.

"This truly revolutionary approach to aquaculture is a remarkable example of the breadth of missions and projects to which Lockheed Martin technology can be applied," said Gerry Fasano, president of Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions-Defense. "We took technologies and software developed for defense-related applications and used them to create a sustainable, environmentally sound method of farming, which will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our oceans and wildlife."

The beta-trial of the mobile fish pen used fingerlings raised from wild broodstock in land-based hatcheries, so there was no genetic difference between farmed and wild stocks. The beta-trial also used of a highly efficient soy-based feed, allowing fish to reach harvest size faster (five months) with improved feed conversion for the high-value, sashimi-grade fish species under culture (Kampachi). In addition, automation keeps labor costs low and improves safety.

"The drifter cage allows us to marry revolutionary technologies to grow fish with literally no footprint on the oceans," said Neil Anthony Sims, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kampachi Farms, LLC. "We're combining this technology with more responsible feeds, more sustainable proteins and oils, to grow this industry, to allow us to feed 9 billion people."

Using the mobile cage method, aquafarms could produce large volumes of high quality seafood with reduced costs, potentially reducing the $10 million U.S. annual seafood trade deficit. Around the world, the new technology could enable countries without ample farmland or fresh water to farm fish more effectively, thereby allowing countries to open a new industry and achieve food security, along with the benefits of job creation.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.

For additional information, visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com

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McGraw-Hill Professional Expands Its Digital Offerings to Libraries

Enhanced Options Available for Perpetual Access to the McGraw-Hill eBook Library

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Professional today announced that it is offering an enhanced purchasing program for its popular McGraw-Hill eBook Library, a digital platform delivering unparalleled access to its premium content (MHeBookLibrary.com). This new purchasing alternative - perpetual access - is designed to give libraries more flexibility in acquiring McGraw-Hill Professional's digital content to meet the growing demands from their patrons for eBooks.

The McGraw-Hill eBook Library includes nearly 2,000 titles in collections that are continuously updated with new eBooks. Users can access hundreds of thousands of pages of content from authors who are leading authorities in the areas of engineering, computing, medical, business, and student study aids.

Academic libraries will be interested in acclaimed reference works such as Harrison's Manual of Medicine, Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing, and the complete catalog of course study aides, Schaum's Outlines. Public libraries will find a wealth of titles on careers and business skills, student and career exam study guides and the highly popular series of "How to Do Everything" books on consumer technology.

"In a fast-changing environment, McGraw-Hill Professional continues to provide new ways to deliver our content and respond to our customers' needs," said Philip Ruppel, president of McGraw-Hill Education International and Professional. "Our enhanced perpetual access program is another way to ensure that libraries around the world have all of the options they need to build eBook collections to best serve their patrons."

The McGraw-Hill eBook Library At-A-Glance Facts:

    --  Unlimited concurrent usage
    --  Nearly 2,000 titles in the areas of:
    --  Engineering
    --  Personal Computing
    --  Medical & Medical Test Prep
    --  Business, Finance & Management
    --  Student Study Aids
For more information about the McGraw-Hill eBook Library, including product demos, please visit http://www.MHeBookLibrary.com.

About McGraw-Hill Professional
McGraw-Hill Professional, part of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for the medical, technical, and business communities. Its offerings include reference and certification books for all professional and educational disciplines and online solutions on medical and health, engineering, business, and scientific topics. For more information, visit  http://www.mhprofessional.com.

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Professional

McGraw-Hill Professional

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