News

Cars.com Launches New Auto Show Mobile App

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has introduced an all-new mobile app to help car shoppers navigate auto shows with the help of Cars.com experts. The app provides users with breaking news on new car introductions, must-see vehicles along with up-close vehicle photos and videos for the major 2012-2013 auto shows.

"Our new auto show app gives car shoppers instant breaking news on new car launches as well as photos and videos from this year's auto shows," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com's Editor-in-Chief. "Instead of waiting to research what they've seen at the show once they get home, car shoppers can read expert insights while they walk the auto show floor, and make sure they don't miss any must-see cars."

Some of the Cars.com Auto Show App features include:

    --  Breaking news from all major auto shows
    --  Articles on the latest production and concept cars debuted at the show
    --  Search function by body style and car manufacturer specific to each show
    --  Videos and Photos of cars from the show
    --  Social sharing, so users can share news, photos and videos with their
        networks
    --  Show specific details like hours, directions, and ticket price
    --  Access to Cars.com's finance calculator and other shopping tools
"As shoppers are pushing for instant, on-the-go information, Cars.com continues to be a leader in the mobile space, offering car shoppers a variety of mobile tools, like our new auto show app," said Olsen. "The auto show app is a great tool to help shoppers see the most important cars at an auto show while researching for their upcoming purchase. Once a decision has been made, shoppers can then use the Cars.com App to search listings and find a local dealer."

Auto shows available on the app currently include Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The app is available for iPhone and Android devices and can be downloaded in Apple's App Store and Android's Google Play.

For all of Cars.com's up-to-date automotive and auto show news, visit blogs.cars.com. For more information about all of Cars.com's mobile offerings, http://www.cars.com/mobile/.

ABOUT CARS.COM

Cars.com is an award-winning online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. Cars.com offers thousands of new and used vehicle listings, consumer reviews, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and many other tools. Cars.com put millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions. Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including A.H. Belo (NYSE: AHC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).

SOURCE  Cars.com

Cars.com

CONTACT: Ethan Hertzberg, +1-312-601-5685

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

Apppicker.com on Mission to Shine a Light on iTunes Apps

KIEV, Ukraine, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    With a million apps now approved by Apple, it has become more diificult each day for
app developers to get their apps noticed and harder still for users to find what they are
looking for in the iTunes store. http://www.AppPicker.com has reacted to this by
adding some features to its site specifically targeted at bridging the divide between
developer and app user:-

    - The addition of an "app video trailer" section makes the app discovery process much
easier for the user and allows the developer to showcase the best features of their app.
Short but informative trailers are hosted on the site "You tube" style and will be
categorized for convenience.

    - A special, "announcement section" enables developers reach a targeted audience with
news and updates about their apps not usually covered in app review websites. Advance
publicity and new version releases are all covered here. This gives the readers access to
more feedback than currently available on iTunes. Reader's comments also provide
developers a more incisive and honest response than iTunes. Open interaction between
developers and readers here can only improve the quality of app development.

    - T he new "interview section" gives readers a behind the scenes view on what it takes
for a developer to get their app to the store. This section will host a wide ranging
number of interviews with leading developers and promises to have something of interest
for everyone. With some apps becoming headline news, readers are becoming far more
interested in more than just the apps themselves.

    These features are the first of many planned by http://www.AppPicker.com whose
mission is to make the process of discovering apps a fun and enjoyable experience. Many
iPhone and iPad users, frustrated by the difficulties of finding relevant apps by
searching iTunes, use Apppicker.com and other similar review sites to help find the good
apps from amongst the crowd.

    Future releases will include some clever technology where readers can find even the
most niche apps within a few seconds. With 750,000 live apps on the iTunes store it really
has become a jungle and AppPicker.com will help readers through that. AppPicker would like
to review every app on the iTunes store in depth and its staff of 10, which includes
programmers and writers, is doing everything they can to achieve this.

    Contact: Tiernan Quinn, +38(0)963115264, support@apppicker.com

AppPicker.com

AVG Updates its AntiVirus for Android and Introduces New AVG Safe Browser for iPad and iPhone

AMSTERDAM and SAN FRANCISCO, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         - Sleek new design delivers easier user experience of AntiVirus for Android

                                          -

    - New iOS browser includes AVG's Do Not Track Technology -

    AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the provider of Internet and mobile security to 143
million active users, today announced it has updated AVG AntiVirus for Android(TM) and
launched the new AVG Safe Browser for iPhone(R), iPad(R), iPod(R) touch.

    "AVG sees mobile as a strategic focus area and since the launch of our first mobile
security product in 2010, we have seen immense growth in this area," said JR Smith, CEO of
AVG Technologies. "We were the first to provide a free security app for Android devices
and today we are very excited to announce a new sleeker and easier to use interface on our
very popular Android AntiVirus product. Also today we are launching AVG Safe Browser for
iOS, delivering against our multiplatform strategy. This new browser brings AVG's
LinkScanner(R) and AVG Do Not Track technology to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch."

    Updated AntiVirus for Android

    The main eye catcher in AVG AntiVirus for Android version 3.0.2 is the new user
interface. Based on extensive user feedback, the new design brings a fresh look and feel
and easier to use app.

       
        - New design: sleeker & easier-to-use interface
        - Faster and more efficient access to features, tools and sub-categories
        - New dashboard
        - New categories & menus

    Also new in this version is the 'widget' feature which allows users to monitor and
interact with the features and indicators without the need to open the app itself. Users
can customize the widget to provide quick access to the features and information they
prefer on the home screen.

    These changes are in addition to the features that made AVG AntiVirus for Android such
a popular app:

       
        - Protection - the App and File Scanner protect the mobile device against
          threats, the Settings Scanner helps to optimize security, SMS Filtering to keep
          messaging free of scams and Safe Web Surfing protects against suspicious sites before
          a user lands on them.
        - Performance - Tune Up and Task Killer optimize performance.
        - Anti-theft - Find and protect a phone if lost or stolen by locating, locking,
          displaying an onscreen message and wiping it.
        - Privacy - App Locker protects your apps from prying eyes by enabling you to
          lock and secure them individually from being accessed by other people using your
          phone.

    Introducing AVG Safe Browser for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

    AVG Safe Browser for iOS is a new browser for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users who
are concerned about privacy and identity threats online. It protects users from online
scams and attacks which can occur on any platform with access to the web. Sites that are
known to be malicious or contain scams or malware will be blocked using data provided by
AVG's LinkScanner technology. This comes on top of the built-in mobile security provided
by the operating system.

    AVG Safe Browser for iOS also features AVG Do Not Track technology to inform the user
which sites are tracking them online and allowing the user to block the ad tracking. AVG
believes that making users aware of online privacy is a logical extension to its leading
security products. While tracking is not inherently bad, it can be used to collect and
share data with third-party companies, a practice that consumers are growing increasingly
concerned and more aware of. The new AVG Do Not Track feature will be on by default and
will enable users to actively block some advertising networks from sharing data.

    Press kits with fact sheets and images are available from:
http://mediacenter.avg.com/en/press-tools/avg-for-mobile/avg-antivirus-for-android.html

    http://mediacenter.avg.com/en/press-tools/avg-for-mobile/avg-safe-browser-for-iOS.html

    About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace
of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software and online services
put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and
services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent
network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 143 million
active users as of September 30, 2012 and offers a product portfolio that targets the
consumer and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance
optimization, online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety
software. http://www.avg.com

    Android(TM) is a trademark of Google, Inc. iPhone(R), iPad(R), iPod(R), and Apple(R)
are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the United States and in other countries.

    All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Keep in touch with AVG

       
        - For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at
          http://www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
        - Visit the AVG Media Center at: mediacenter.avg.com [http://mediacenter.avg.com
          ]
        - For small business security trends analysis, follow the AVG small business
          blog at small-business.blog.avg.com [http://small-business.blog.avg.com ]
        - Join our Facebook community at http://www.facebook.com/AVGfree
        - Join our LinkedIn community http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid'19797

AVG Technologies

CONTACT: Contacts:United Kingdom: Lennard van Otterloo, MSLGROUP for AVG , Lennard.vanotterloo@mslgroup.com , +44(0)20-7878-3210 ; United States: Ty Sheppard, Finn Partners for AVG, ty@finnpartners.com, +1(415)249-6775 ; Investor Relations: Anne Marie McCauley, AVG Technologies , AnneMarie.McCauley@avg.com

Cloudian® to offer S3 Cloud Storage Support for Apache CloudStack

Cloudian solution integrates cloud storage and compute platforms

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudStack Collaboration Conference -- Cloudian today announced that it has extended its industry-leading Cloudian Cloud Storage Platform for easy integration with Apache CloudStack. The Cloudian solution enables cloud service providers and enterprises to seamlessly deploy S3-compatible cloud storage quickly and cost-effectively along with a state-of-the-art cloud computing platform under a common user interface and single provisioning and sign on.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120918/SF75609LOGO)

"Storage is a critical element of cloud computing, and Cloudian's object store is very complementary to Apache CloudStack," said Kevin Kluge, VP of Product Development for Citrix and Apache CloudStack Committer. "We are pleased to have the Cloudian Cloud Storage Platform support the Apache CloudStack cloud computing platform, giving users powerful storage via a simple, elegant deployment."

The integration of Cloudian with Apache CloudStack unifies the S3 compatible cloud object storage service along with the file system requirements of the CloudStack cloud compute environment.  Users and their applications can directly utilize S3 cloud storage as they normally would with Cloudian, provisioned from a fully integrated cloud management console within CloudStack, allowing cloud service providers and their customers to access and administer cloud storage and cloud compute services via the product's intuitive user interface. Additionally, CloudStack templates and snapshots are centrally managed through the Cloudian service and available across datacenters or CloudStack zones via Cloudian's multi-datacenter storage capabilities.  The interface between Cloudian and CloudStack can also enable powerful application data backup and recovery within any cloud environment.

"We have been working to create a tightly integrated system with Apache CloudStack that combines the critical cloud storage platform components with the market-leading, open source cloud orchestration and management platform," said Giorgio Propersi, Cloudian General Manager, Americas and EMEA. "We look forward to working more with the Apache CloudStack community to help further advance the development and adoption of cloud computing."

About The Cloudian® Cloud Storage Platform

Cloudian is an Amazon S3-compliant cloud storage platform that enables service providers and enterprises to build reliable, multi-tenant data storage systems. Utilizing the Cloudian platform, service providers and enterprises can now build reliable and scalable cloud storage solutions with a fully distributed, peer-to-peer architecture, and no single point of failure. The system easily scales from two nodes up to thousands of nodes across multiple data centers, supporting petabytes of data. Cloudian provides a robust and flexible management interface, which accommodates a wide variety of billing and licensing models.

The company recently released the free Cloudian Community Edition, which will support up to 100 TB of useable storage and offer forum support, opening up the scalability, reliability and power of cloud object storage to anyone building an Amazon S3-compatible cloud, be it public, private or hybrid.  The Cloudian Community Edition can be downloaded from http://www.cloudian.com/get-started.html.

About Cloudian®

Cloudian, Inc. is a Foster City, Calif.-based software company specializing in cloud storage software. The main product is Cloudian®, an Amazon S3-compatible cloud object storage platform that enables service providers and enterprises to build reliable, affordable and scalable cloud storage solutions. Cloudian is actively partnering with the leading cloud computing environments including Citrix Cloud Platform, Apache CloudStack, and OpenStack, cloud on-ramp providers, and the vast ecosystem of tools and applications that is afforded through true S3 compatibility. Cloudian's customers include Vodafone, Nextel, NTT, SoftBank, Nifty, and Lunacloud. The company has additional offices in China and Japan. For more information or to try Cloudian today, please visit http://www.cloudian.com.

For more information, please contact:

Eileen Conway
Scout PR
650-245-9015
Eileen@scoutprsf.com

SOURCE  Cloudian, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120918/SF75609LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Cloudian, Inc.

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

Pazoo Signs Contract with iBuild Media, LLC -- Begins Building New Health and Wellness Social Community Web Site

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pazoo, Inc., (OTCQB Symbol: PZOO (German WKN#: A1J3DK)) enters into a web development contract with iBuild Media, LLC that will greatly enhance its online capabilities, presence, feel, and interactivity for the user. While Pazoo is now taking its website to a completely new level, Pazoo continues to develop and expand other aspects of its business model as well. 

Pazoo Inc.'s goal is to empower individuals with the necessary information, services, products, and above all knowledge, that will help improve their overall health and wellness. With this new arrangement with iBuild Media, it is expected that traffic will dramatically increase to Pazoo.com providing for enhanced ability to earn advertising revenue as well as increased sales and a tremendous increase in awareness for Pazoo experts.

The current Pazoo.com website will be replaced with a site that encompasses a total health and wellness feel for both people and their pets.  iBuild Media will enhance Pazoo.com through site redesign, site optimization, and content optimization. Furthermore, our Experts page will incorporate a live chat room transitioning the site primarily into a Health and Wellness social community and platform.  These redesigns and improvements will be backed by iBuild Media's vast support team of resources and highly qualified staff. Additionally, the e-commerce portion of Pazoo.com is also being restructured and will have new placement on the Pazoo.com website.

Jonathon Francis, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Elite Daily, stated, "We aim to make Pazoo.com the premier social community for people and their pets. From the latest news, editorials, real time chats with experts and e-commerce solutions, Pazoo is set to become the portal for everything relating to health, wellness, and pets."

David M. Cunic, CEO of Pazoo, Inc., stated, "We have a strong corporate business model and I am excited about the fact that we have moved forward with the contract with iBuild Media.  Pazoo and iBuild Media will put together an online presence that will greatly enhance the end users' interactivity and knowledge about health and wellness. We are very happy that this online pillar of our business model is coming along so quickly."

About Pazoo, Inc.:

Pazoo, Inc. is a company focused on empowering individuals with the tools to enrich their lives. Pazoo delivers information, services and products through direct response digital and TV, retail stores and its website http://www.pazoo.com is a health and wellness social community with an array of experts delivering vital information to improve and enhance the enjoyment of living a full and enriching life. We feature industry experts from the health and wellness industry as well as the pet industry. On the website an individual can find a limited, and high quality, selection of merchandise, including fitness consumables, nutritional supplements, apparel, and wellness/safety products.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This update includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Pazoo, Inc. or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the Company's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

About Pazoo, Inc.:

For Investor Relations:
Taylor Capitol, LLC
Phone: 973-351-3868
Email:  INVESTOR@PAZOO.COM

SOURCE  Pazoo, Inc.

Pazoo, Inc.

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

WD® Makes It Easy To Discover, Enjoy And Protect Digital Content On Windows 8

New WD App Provides Easy Access and Sharing of Videos, Photos and Music for Windows 8 Devices

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and a world leader in external storage and solutions for today's connected life, announced today comprehensive support for new storage features in Windows 8 and an app for the new Windows user interface that makes it easy to discover, enjoy and backup digital media and files.

The WD app for Windows 8 automatically discovers digital content on connected WD direct attached storage solutions and showcases those photos, videos and music on a live tile on the Start screen. Within the app, customers can easily find and enjoy their digital content as well as share their media via email and social media sites with the Share charm. Windows 8 automatically installs the WD app for certified WD products or it can be downloaded from the Windows Store.

Additionally, WD products simplify the process of computer backup through support of the new File History feature within Windows 8. File History is a file backup application that makes it easy to schedule automatic backups to any hard drive attached to the computer or on the network, such as WD's My Passport(®) and My Book(®) Live(TM) products. This simplified process of performing automatic, periodical back up of personal files stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites, and Contacts folders ensures peace of mind that important files are backed up.

WD drives also fully support the new Windows 8 Storage Spaces feature, which allows customers to make multiple external hard drives appear as a single storage volume. Customers can use Storage Spaces in conjunction with File History to create redundant backups for enhanced security.

"From our cool new WD app for Windows 8 and our comprehensive products for easy Windows 8 backup, to our recent addition of SkyDrive cloud storage into our WD 2go mobile app, we are excited about delivering a seamless storage experience across the Windows 8 ecosystem to help customers easily protect and enjoy their precious digital content," states Scott Vouri, general manager for WD's connected life solutions group.     

Availability and Pricing

The WD app for Windows 8 is currently available in the Windows Store. WD products included above are currently available at select U.S. retailers and online at wdstore.com. 

About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book and My Passport are registered trademarks, and My Book Live is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. All product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/LA20385)

(Logo:   http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO)

SOURCE  WD

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/LA20385
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000711/WDCLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
WD

CONTACT: Steven Johansson, WD Public Relations, 949.672.9940, steven.johansson@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, Western Digital Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

HealthTap Selected to Acquire Avvo's Health Business

HealthTap is now the world's largest network of interactive doctors and deepest repository of trusted heath answers; Avvo to focus on its fast growing legal business, attorney marketing platform, and world's largest community of lawyers.

PALO ALTO, Calif. and SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTap (http://www.healthtap.com), the premier mobile health platform that connects users with top doctors and free answers to health questions, and Avvo, Inc., the web's largest expert-only legal Q&A forum and directory (http://www.avvo.com), today announced that HealthTap has acquired the health business of Avvo, Inc, including its directory and network of medical professionals and its deep repository of expert answers to health questions.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120606/SF20124LOGO)

The acquisition grows HealthTap's Medical Expert Network to more than 30,000 U.S.-licensed doctors and dentists, broadening local coverage across all 50 states, and expanding its reach to over 128 specialties. Avvo is focusing on its rapidly growing legal business, including its community of top lawyers who have provided answers to more than 1 million legal questions from consumers, and Avvo Ignite(TM), its recently released cloud-based client conversion and website solution for attorneys. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Avvo has done great work building an expert network and patient communities with quality content, ratings, and reviews. We're pleased to make their health business our first acquisition. On HealthTap, Avvo's health users will get immediate access to top U.S. doctors and dentists, free answers to their health questions, and much more, all from the convenience of their smartphones, tablets, or PCs," said Ron Gutman, Founder and CEO of HealthTap. "We are excited to welcome tens of thousands of leading doctors and dentists from Avvo to HealthTap's Medical Expert Network, as well as to add hundreds of thousands of doctors and millions of new pieces of useful information to our extensive directory. On HealthTap, doctors will discover a rapidly growing community of potential patients across the country, as well a fast growing network of peers for referrals," said Gutman.

"Avvo's legal business is booming, and with the recent launch of Avvo Ignite client conversion solution for attorneys, we've decided to focus 100% of our attention on expanding our consumer legal services and helping lawyers grow their business," said Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo. "Just as Avvo is the premier destination for people looking for legal advice, HealthTap is the leading source for trusted answers to health questions and peer-reviewed medical professionals, which makes HealthTap the right choice to carry on the conversation between consumers and medical professionals."

Avvo, the web's largest legal Q&A forum and directory and most successful attorney marketing platform in the industry, features robust profiles and the unbiased Avvo Rating for more than 1.2 million lawyers - more than 95% of lawyers in the U.S. - and free trusted legal advice and lawyer recommendations.

With dynamic profiles on more than 1.2 million doctors and dentists, HealthTap provides instant 24/7 mobile and online access to the most comprehensive directory of U.S. doctors, the most trusted rating system for medical experts, and the most dynamic repository of trusted doctors' answers to health questions.

About HealthTap
HealthTap is an Interactive Health Network that connects thousands of North America's best physicians with users to provide trusted answers to health questions anytime, anywhere. HealthTap's free web and mobile applications enable 24/7 access to personalized, relevant and trusted health information from America's best licensed physicians, helping people find the best doctors and make better decisions about their health and well-being. HealthTap's experienced team of engineers and doctors have built health and mobile applications that have served hundreds of millions of people. Based in Palo Alto California, HealthTap is funded by Mayfield Fund, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors, and other prominent Silicon Valley investors. For more information, visit http://www.healthtap.com.

About Avvo, Inc.
Avvo is the web's largest expert-only legal Q&A forum and directory (http://www.avvo.com) and the most successful lawyer marketing platform in the industry, delivering hundreds of thousands of contacts from prospective clients every month. In Avvo's Q&A forum consumers can get free legal advice 24/7 from more than 125,000 participating lawyers, and Avvo's professional directory provides comprehensive profiles, client reviews, peer endorsements and the industry-recognized Avvo Rating for more than 95 percent of all lawyers in the U.S. Avvo Ignite, launched November 2012, is a cloud-based client conversion and website solution for attorneys. Founded in 2007, Avvo is privately held with funding from Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures and Ignition Partners. 

HealthTap is the registered trademark of HealthTap Inc. Avvo and Avvo Ignite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avvo, Inc.

SOURCE  Avvo

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120606/SF20124LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Avvo

CONTACT: For HealthTap: Kei Hoshino Quigley, LaunchSquad, healthtap@launchsquad.com, +1-415-625-8555; For Avvo: Kari Day, +1-206-734-4130, kari@avvo.com

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

NOTCH - India's First Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine Releases its Third Issue

Vidya Balan to grace the cover of NOTCH

CHENNAI, India, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    NOTCH is India's first interactive, digital publication showcasing contemporary India
to a global audience.

    With a strong focus on Entertainment, NOTCH showcases Lifestyle through Fashion,
Design, Art, Food and Travel. The engaging content is delivered through state-of-the-art
technology platforms.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120921/204377 )

    NOTCH is available to subscribers on Kindle, iPad, Android tablets and a downloadable
web version from the NOTCH website.

    Description:
The December edition has India's Avant-garde actress Vidya Balan on the cover. The issue
celebrates 25 years of Indian fashion with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Suneet Varma, Abu
Jani - Sandip Khosla, Rohit Bal and Ritu Kumar.

    Renowned artist Satish Gujral talks about his unstoppable spirit while interior
designer Pavitra Rajaram depicts her talent with colorful homes. Industrialist Yash Birla
takes you through his new venture of Professional Fitness. Get completely flipped as
German chef Olaf Niemeier shares his recipes for Indian Chutneys!

    You can read e-book reviews, watch food videos, interactive style guides, yoga
tutorials, enjoy stunning travel photo essays, play games and much more!

    Speaking about NOTCH's third issue, Chairman & CEO Pradeep Dadha, said, "I am excited
to share the third edition of NOTCH and would like to take this opportunity to thank our
readers for their continuous support. NOTCH's vision is to redefine the "magazine
experience" while keeping our readers surprised and delighted and who better than Vidya
Balan, an actor par excellence who has redefined Bollywood."

    Features of NOTCH include:

    -Interactive tools that allow readers to scroll, flip, swipe and navigate their way
through content

    -Embedded photo galleries allow for a limitless showcase of high-res images

    -Audio files with improved clarity of sound

    -Videos within the articles bring static content to life with superior audio-visual
options

    NOTCH, which recently launched a Facebook page, already has over 401,000 fans in such
a short period of time.

    About NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd.

    NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd. is the media and entertainment flagship of the Pradeep Dadha
Group of Companies (PDGOC). PDGOC, a global $100M+, multi-vertical e-commerce corporate,
acts as a holding company for a variety of sales, marketing, media and entertainment
companies and wholly owned brands of jewelry and fashion. Headquartered in Chennai, it
caters to consumers in over 150 countries.

    For more information on NOTCH

    Visit: http://www.notchmag.com, http://www.facebook.com/notchmag,
https://twitter.com/NOTCHmag, http://www.youtube.com/user/NOTCHmag

    Noor Enayat: +91-9810790846, noor@tccggd.com

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120921/204377

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120921/204377
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd

Michaels Provides Holiday Stress Relief With Ideas, Inspiration & One-Stop Shopping

Survey reveals time is a factor in making the holidays merry

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are supposed to be a happy time spent with family and friends. Yet Michaels' annual holiday survey revealed that time is the season's biggest Grinch, with more than 55 percent of respondents saying they feel pressed to get everything accomplished in time to celebrate. To help customers enjoy a calmer season, Michaels offers one-stop shopping for quick and easy holiday preparation, as well as the "Make Your Joy" online project planning tool, and an online holiday look book to provide inspiration and ideas.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/DA20881)

All Michaels stores can help customers get the house ready for the holidays with pre-lit trees, garland, ribbon, ornaments, pre-made table decorations and yard decor. Michaels has thousands of online project ideas for customers who want to add personal touches this holiday season. And for those with limited time, Michaels.com has dozens of ideas for custom, one-of-a-kind decor, gifts and gift wrapping that can be completed in 30 minutes or less, plus simple shortcuts to add DIY touches to gifts, baked goods and decorations.

"The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, shared and remembered, not to be a time of stress," said Michaels Chief Marketing Officer Paula Puleo. "At Michaels, we've listened to our customers and have made it easy to shop for affordable decorations and gifts in one spot, both for those who want to do it themselves as well as those who prefer to pick up something pre-made."

Michaels also offers supplies to create personalized holiday cards, or customers can go digital with MiDesign@Michaels, an online tool that allows users to create custom cards, party supplies, scrapbooks and calendars.   

Michaels will offer free in-store events throughout the month to help kids and adults make gifts and decor. A complete schedule is online at http://www.Michaels.com.

In the spirit of holiday giving, Michaels is selling a special Holiday Ornament and will donate $1 from each sold to benefit the Starlight Foundation. Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Serious Fun, the Starlight Foundation and Crafting for a Cure will also receive 5 percent of the value of every Charity Giving gift card sold at Michaels. (See stores for details.)

About Michaels
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America's largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall decor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The company currently owns and operates more than 1,090 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada, and 128 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces 11 exclusive private brands including Recollections(®), Studio Decor(®), Bead Landing(®), Creatology(®), Ashland(®), Celebrate It(®), Art Minds(®), Artist's Loft(®), Craft Smart(®), Loops & Threads(® )and Imagin8(TM). For more information, visit http://www.Michaels.com.

Media Contact: Allison Swank or Loren Rutledge, 817-329-3257, Michaels@spmcommunications.com

SOURCE  Michaels

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/DA20881
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Michaels

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

LeoNovus Announces Deployment of Next Generation Products in Stratford

Initial Launch City for Dark Core(TM) Technologies

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoNovus Inc. ("LeoNovus" or the "Company") (TSX-V: LTV) a leading developer of a browser-based Internet platform with a cloud service is pleased to announce that Stratford, Ontario is the launch city for its next generation "Dark Core(TM)" technologies.    This break-through technology is able to leverage idle processors in multi-core connected devices such as the set top box/gateway system in the home for on-demand computing resources for applications and services including cloud computing." 

"We are extremely pleased to continue our partnership with Stratford in rolling out new technologies", said Gordon Campbell, CEO of LeoNovus.  Mayor Dan Mathieson and his team have been great pioneers of innovation as evidenced by the Mayor's recent award of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions in the field of high technology in Canada.  We congratulate him on this well deserved award."

Rhyzome Networks is the city-owned infrastructure company behind Stratford's high-speed fibre-optic and Wi-Fi Network.    The fibre optic grid is foundational as a data infrastructure for local industry and institutions, including the wireless initiative that has broad connectivity to Stratford residents and business.   "I believe our city is unique in embracing innovation and has created an environment for proving technologies as part of a commitment to the digital economy," said Mayor Dan Mathieson.  "Companies can leverage our infrastructure for the launch of innovative products, which strengthens Stratford as a digital technology centre and an internationally recognized intelligent community.  We look forward to working with LeoNovus for the launch of their break through technology."

LeoNovus has begun the deployment of new technology this week.  Set top box systems will continue to support the previously announced LeoNovus browser based TV application, however these devices can also function as the home gateway.  The combination of the WISE Network and dark core technologies can leverage unused processor compute cycles available in the device to lower costs, increase network performance while providing new cloud-based revenue streams.

About LeoNovus Inc. (http://www.LeoNovus.com)

LeoNovus is the leading developer of a high performance browser-based Internet platform with a managed system approach that will provide HDTVs and other consumer electronic devices with access to all the features, content, and functionality available on the Web without the malware, security and support issues of a PC.  LeoNovus seeks to change the way high-value Internet content is organized, monetized, and delivered on HDTVs.  LeoNovus is launching its next generation break-through dark core technology that leverages unused idle processors for purposes of building SMART Networks to reduce costs, increase performance and deliver additional revenue streams.

LeoNovus shares have traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since June 10, 2009.  Further information about LeoNovus can be found in its filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at http://www.sedar.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and may involve risks and uncertainties.  The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with LeoNovus' growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors.  Forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this press release include statements with respect to proposed terms of, and the intended use of proceeds of, the Offering. There can be no assurance that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate.  Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, LeoNovus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect LeoNovus' financial and business results is included in public documents LeoNovus files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and which are available at http://www.sedar.com.

All trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  LeoNovus Inc.

LeoNovus Inc.

CONTACT: Gordon Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, +1-408-541-9400, or Fax, +1-408-541-9410, IR@LeoNovus.com

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

Stupid.com Releases Top 10 Stupid Holiday Gifts for 2012

Farting Butt Pillows, Ugly Holiday Sweaters top retailer's list of funny holiday gifts and silly stocking stuffers.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays have long been a time for traditional gift giving - but what about shoppers searching for something weird and unusual to give to those on their list?

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/LA20733)

Stupid.com, internet retailer of funny holiday gifts and silly stocking stuffers, surveyed over 2,000 members of their online customer base in order to answer that exact question.

The result is the web-based company's 6(th) annual ranking of the top 10 stupid holiday gifts of 2012. This year's list features an assortment of gifts under $20, each more wild and absurd than the next.

"Our accountants are scratching their heads this year," says Jim Kalmenson, president of Stupid.com. "The more ridiculous the gag gift, the greater the sales volume."

Topping the people's choice is Santa's Farting Butt Travel Pillow, a neck pillow in the shape of Santa's rosy rear that "toots" loudly when his cheeks are squeezed.

For images of the top 10 stupid holiday gifts, visit http://www.stupid.com/The-Most-Stupid-Gifts-of-2012.html.

Here is the list of the Top 10 Stupid Holiday Gifts of 2012, listed in order of popular vote:

Santa's Farting Butt Travel Pillow - A pillow in the shape of jolly old St. Nick's buns, this unique gift is sure to crack up any sleep-deprived toilet-humor, enthusiast as it farts loudly and explains, "Smells like Christmas!"

Tattoos for Babies - Body art for infants may seem a bit racy for most parents, but these removable tattoos make giving your baby a killer tattoo fun!

Toilet Claus "Ugly" Holiday Sweater - Wear one of these cheerful holiday sweaters, which has Santa sitting on a toilet emblazoned on the front, and you're sure to turn heads.

Mullet-on-the-Go - Enjoy the elegance and sophistication of a mullet anytime with an instant mullet and a totally rad headband.

Red Neck Wine Glass - Break out the moonshine! These glasses, with the top of a mason jar and the bottom of a wine glass stem, are sure to class-up that next fish fry or jamboree.

Silly Screaming Snowballs - These loud, plush balls, available in 8 different styles, ranging from Snowman to Yellow Snow, make indoor snowball fights a reality.

Emergency Underpants - Give the gift of security this holiday season! It may sound strange, but these cleverly concealed undies are perfect for when disaster strikes.

The WTF Button - Similar to an "Easy" button, the WTF Button is big, red, and lets loose a sweet "WTF!" when pressed.

The Kama Pootra - This 115-page book is perfect bathroom reading material. With positions like the "One Cheek Lean" and "The Captain", you'll reach toilet-time nirvana in no time.

Santa's Drinking Cap - Strap two cans of beer to the sides of a hat, and you've got one heck of a merry old time, with this intoxicating headpiece.

All these gifts and more can be purchased at Stupid.com and select gift shops nationwide.

About Stupid.com:

Since 1998, Stupid.com has been spreading laughs around the world, one funny gift at a time. Today, with over 2,000 unique gag gifts and 200 crazy shopping categories, the company is the online industry expert in finding the most outrageous handpicked stupidity on planet earth, and bringing it to the masses. Stupid.com - Shop for Laughs!

Press contact: Justin Scott, (323) 878-1270
justin@stupid.com

SOURCE  Stupid.com

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/LA20733
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Stupid.com

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

Blancco to Participate in IA12 IT Security Summit

LONDON, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         Global leader in certified data erasure to exhibit, present new white paper

               at flagship event for UK's National Cyber Security Strategy

    Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, will present a white paper and host an exhibit at IA12
[http://www.cesg.gov.uk/ia12/Pages/index.aspx ], the UK Government's flagship event for
Information Assurance and Cyber Security decision-makers from the government, public
sector, industry and academia. The event is scheduled for December 3-4 at the Park Plaza
Westminster Bridge Hotel in London.

    "Our software is certified by the Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG
[http://www.cesg.gov.uk/finda/Pages/CCITSECProduct.aspx?PID3&backpageÌITSECResults.aspx?%5d ]
), the UK Government's IT security group and host of these important annual
gatherings, and we look forward to participating in the event this year," said Daniel
Smith, Sales Director Europe for Blancco. "Because IA12 marks the first anniversary of the
launch of the UK's National Cyber Security Strategy, the meeting will focus on the
Government's ambition to make the UK one of the most secure places in the world to do
business. We are proud to be a partner in this important initiative."

    As a holder of CESG certification for many years, Blancco exceeds the highest security
specifications detailed in the HMG Infosec Standard No: 5, the security standard applied
to government computer systems in the UK. This year, Blancco celebrates its 15th
anniversary [http://www.blancco.com/15-years ] of helping public and private organizations
remove sensitive data from IT assets.

    Blancco's new white paper, titled "Managing Data Erasure in the Enterprise: Automated
Processes for Optimal Efficiency," can be downloaded at
http://www.blancco.com/uk/solution-for-corporations. It highlights best practices for
organizations to protect their businesses with solutions that simplify the integration of
data erasure management into IT security policy.

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.

       
        Media Contact:
        Monica Shaw
        +1-770-367-9534
        mshaw@carabinerpr.com

        Blancco UK
        Daniel Smith, Sales Director Europe
        Tel. +44(0)1279-874200

Blancco Ltd

"Up there the world is divided into bastards and suckers. Make your choice." -- Derek Robinson

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders brings WWII air combat exclusively to Apple mobile devices

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atypical Games, the premier maker of combat flight games for mobile devices, announced today the sequel to the incredibly successful Sky Gamblers(TM):  Air Supremacy is available on iTunes.   With Sky Gamblers(TM):  Storm Raiders virtual pilots will trade in their jets and missile-locks for the visceral dogfights and bombing runs of World War II.  To purchase the app go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sky-gamblers-storm-raiders/id574375380?ls=1&mt=8

From the makers of Sky Gamblers(TM):  Air Supremacy comes Sky Gamblers(TM): Storm Raiders featuring console-quality graphics with incredibly detailed terrain, physics, and a precise collision and damage system, all in multiple realistic locations. Missions will take place in an accurately recreated Pearl Harbor, Midway, the British Coast of Dover, the French Coast of Calais, in the Mariana Islands and other locations of real battles from World War II.  Using models of entire cities with thousands of buildings, and a wide variety of landmarks, the world will come to life as players fly through it all in high definition designed for retina devices. 

While single player will offer pilots varied missions from defending cities to bombing trains, the multiplayer action is what the Sky Gamblers series has always been known for.  At launch the title will feature traditional Team Death-Match, Capture The Flag, Survival and Free-For-All modes. The game will also feature two brand new game modes, Assault and Competitive Free-Flight.  Players can even post screenshots and of their results directly to Facebook, and post brags directly to Facebook and Twitter. 

Since this all takes place on Apple iOS devices, iCloud support has been integrated so players can save and share progress across devices while AirPlay allows them to use an Apple TV to play the game on a large display.  For more information on Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders, please visit http://www.atypicalgames.com/StormRaiders.

About Atypical Games

Founded by a group of passionate video game developers, Atypical Games is a California based company with a fresh take on publishing. Bringing the focus back to the player's experience and the true values of game design, Atypical promises to bring to the public games of the highest quality and great value.  Atypical's developers are the makers of Sky Gamblers(TM):  Air Supremacy and are considered the premier maker of combat flight games for mobile devices.

More information on Atypical Games and its products can contact us at the numbers below or go to our website at http://www.atypicalgames.com or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AtypicalGames

Copyright © 2012 Atypical Games.  All Rights Reserved.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
David Tractenberg
(310) 453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

SOURCE  Atypical Games

Atypical Games

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

Eureka! - Leading UK Solution Provider Joins NetSuite Solution Provider Programme

Eureka Solutions to Offer NetSuite to Meet Increasing Demand for Cloud-Based Solutions

LONDON, Nov. 29, 2012­ /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc., (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced that Eureka Solutions, an award-winning business management software and consulting services firm, has joined the NetSuite Solution Provider Programme to deliver cloud-based business software to its customers in the UK and Ireland. Eureka, founded in 1996, supports businesses across a range of industries spanning retail, wholesale, professional services, IT and the charity sectors.

Eureka's traditional focus is on-premise Sage applications. The partnership with NetSuite enables Eureka to provide its growing prospect and customer base with a viable cloud computing offering to manage their growing businesses.  As part of the NetSuite Solution Provider Programme, Eureka can focus on selling, implementing and supporting NetSuite cloud ERP / financials, CRM, SuiteCommerce and supply chain solutions.

Having previously only worked with Sage, Eureka needed to extend its reach beyond on-premise applications; responding to an increasing customer demand for cloud-based business management solutions. By partnering with NetSuite, Eureka will be able to offer access to a single, integrated business management solution which provides businesses with a complete view of all operations within their company, while streamlining back-office functionality. Operating solely in the cloud, NetSuite's solution also enables businesses to benefit from lower overhead costs, while reducing IT hardware restrictions, removing version lock and upgrade hassles, and providing anywhere and anytime access for remote users, and with subscription-based pricing, it gives organisations greater flexibility over their IT systems to support rapid growth.   

"We've been helping businesses harness the right IT to operate more profitably for the last 16 years and have seen things change dramatically. Our customers are increasingly demanding things from their applications that only cloud computing can deliver," said Alistair Livingstone, Managing Director, Eureka Solutions. "Many businesses now expect solutions to be cloud-based and are looking for an established product which offers a fully integrated suite of business applications in the cloud. Listening to these business' requirements played a key role in our decision to partner with NetSuite."

There were a number of factors which led to Eureka choosing to partner with NetSuite including its extensive experience in the cloud computing industry, its long run of customer success stories, its prominent position within the market and the flexibility of its solutions. Livingstone continued: "The power of NetSuite's solution enables us to expand our customer base from small and mid-sized businesses to larger enterprises. What's more, the simplicity of its technology enables us to spend less time implementing the software and more time offering our customers added consultation and business value. An increasing number of customers are looking to NetSuite to avoid costly software updates and expensive on-premise hardware and software maintenance."

"Eureka's addition to the NetSuite Solution Provider Programme is yet another positive signal of the growing desire for cloud computing across the business community", said Paul Auffermann, Managing Director, NetSuite EMEA. "This partnership provides huge benefits for Eureka and NetSuite, as well as companies in the UK and Ireland who are keen to leverage the many advantages of cloud-based business software. Eureka is a respected software and services provider who has helped hundreds of businesses to innovate and grow. We are very happy to welcome Eureka to the cloud and believe it is the start of a strong and long-term relationship."

NetSuite Solution Provider Programme
Launched in 2002, the NetSuite Solution Provider Programme is the industry's first cloud channel partner programme and unites hundreds of channel partners and their cloud opportunities with industry-leading margins and incentives (NetSuite SP 100) to grow their businesses. Designed to help solution providers transform their business model to fully capitalise on the revenue growth opportunity of the NetSuite cloud, the NetSuite Solution Provider Programme delivers them unprecedented services that begin during recruitment and range from business planning, sales, marketing and PS enablement, to training and education. For more information about the program, visit http://www.netsuite.co.uk/portal/uk/partners/solutionprogram/main.shtml.

About Eureka Solutions
Eureka Solutions is a software company focused on enabling organisations to operate more profitably by ensuring they have the right information when they need it and where they need it. The company specialises in ERP solutions and supports businesses across the whole of the UK.

Follow NetSuite's Cloud blog, NetSuite's Facebook page and @NetSuiteEMEA Twitter handle for real-time updates.

For more information about NetSuite, please visit http://www.netsuite.co.uk.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are service marks of NetSuite Inc. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between NetSuite and any other company.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090924/SF81218LOGO-b)

SOURCE  NetSuite Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090924/SF81218LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
NetSuite Inc.

CONTACT: Mei Li, NetSuite Inc., +1.650.627.1063, mli@netsuite.com; or Sarah Ryan or Joe McDermott, Brands2Life, 020 7592 1200, netsuite@brands2life.com

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

Mcor Technologies and Staples Division Launch 3D Printing Service

FRANKFURT, Germany, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

               Full colour and low cost make 3D printing accessible to everyone

    In a giant step toward the reality of 3D printing for all, Mcor Technologies Ltd
[http://www.mcortechnologies.com ] has struck a deal with Staples Printing Systems
Division to launch a new 3D printing service called "Staples Easy 3D," online via the
Staples Office Centre [http://www.staples.nl ].

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120927/564730 )

    Staples' Easy 3D will offer consumers, product designers, architects, healthcare
professionals, educators, students and others low-cost, brilliantly coloured,
photo-realistic 3D printed products from Staples stores. Customers will simply upload
electronic files to the Staples Office Centre and pick up the models in their nearby
Staples stores, or have them shipped to their address. Staples will produce the models
with the Mcor IRIS [http://www.mcortechnologies.com/products/iris ], a 3D printer with the
highest colour capability in the industry and lowest operating cost of any
commercial-class 3D printer.

    Mcor announced Staples Easy 3D today at Euromold 2012
[http://www.euromold.com/index.php?idQ&l=1 ] in Hall 11.0, Stand B109.

    "Given our market leadership in commercial print, why would we ever stop at two
dimensions?" said President Wouter Van Dijk, president of the Staples Printing Systems
Division in Europe. "Customised parts, prototypes, art objects, architectural models,
medical models and 3D maps are items customers need today, in a more affordable and more
accessible manner. Mcor will help us to keep prices low, quality high and colour brilliant
as we meet the demand."

    Although 3D printing is evolving on a similar path to 2D printing, there's no sign
that every home will have a 3D printer right away. "Until that time, consumers will look
to service bureaus," said Mcor Technologies co-founder and CEO Dr. Conor MacCormack.
"Staples is uniquely positioned to become the pre-eminent service bureau to the world, and
we will help them deliver highest quality and value. Staples Easy 3D is a breakthrough
service in innovation and access for consumers and businesses alike."

    The online platform for Staples Easy 3D will initially be made available in the
Netherlands and Belgium in Q1 2013 and will be rolled out quickly to other countries,
according to Oscar Pakasi, director business development of Staples Printing Systems, who
is responsible for developing the concept and the design of the Staples Easy 3D print
service platform.

    About Mcor Technologies Ltd
Mcor Technologies Ltd is an innovative manufacturer of the world's most affordable,
full-colour and eco-friendly 3D printers. They are the only 3D printers to use ordinary
business-letter paper as the build material, a choice that renders durable, stable and
tactile models. Established in 2004 with a talented team of specialists in the area of 3D
printing, software and CAD/CAM, Mcor's vision is to make 3D printing more accessible to
everyone. The company operates internationally from offices in Ireland, the UK and
America. http://www.mcortechnologies.com.

       
        For further information, please contact:
        Deirdre MacCormack
        Mcor Technologies Ltd
        Tel: +353(0)41-6862800
        deirdre@mcortechnologies.com

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120927/564730

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120927/564730
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Mcor Technologies Ltd

i2 Office to Launch New Business Centre in Hanover Square

LONDON, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Serviced office provider, i2 Office [http://www.i2office.co.uk ], are pleased to
announce the imminent opening of their latest business centre in the heart of Mayfair at
22 Hanover Square, London,W1 [http://www.i2office.co.uk/London-Mayfair/Serviced-Offices ].

    This prestigious West End building offers the only Grade A serviced offices on Hanover
Square and is also the headquarters of leading international property agents Jones Lang La
Salle. JLL has been retained by i2 Office since its formation and has been instrumental in
finding several of i2's prime locations.

    Ideally situated just a 5 minute walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street Underground
stations, this highly fashionable area of London is packed with designer shops and
includes many of London's finest restaurants and clubs.

    Philip Grace CEO of i2 Office, said "This will be our 7thbusiness centre in London
[http://www.i2office.co.uk/Services ] and we are particularly delighted to include this
spectacular London space within our portfolio. Unlike other centres in this area of London
our building is not affected by the Crossrail works."

    The business centre is set to open in early December and as with all i2's buildings,
it will incorporate the latest technology including high speed internet and the latest
'walkabout' telephones.

    In addition to the serviced offices, the centre will offer well-equipped meeting rooms
and virtual offices. A comfortable business lounge is also available for the benefit of i2
Office clients but will also be for the use of members of i2 Access, the business lounge
network offering i2's business lounges across the UK.

    About i2 Office:

    i2 Office [http://www.i2office.co.uk ] operates an expanding number of business
centres in prime city centre locations across the UK. Their aim is to ensure the loyalty
of clients through providing quality offices on flexible terms backed up by state of the
art technology and unrivalled service levels.

    i2 Office have serviced offices to suit all sizes of business with the flexibility to
allow upsizing, downsizing or a move to another location. Each of our Business Centres
also provide virtual offices, day offices and meeting rooms for hire.

i2 Office

CONTACT: For further information please contact: Nick Wentworth-Stanley, Tel: +44(0)203-440-5012, E-mail: nick.ws@i2office.co.uk, i2 Office Ltd, 40 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BY

NOTCH - India's First Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine Releases its Third Issue

CHENNAI, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Notch Media Pvt Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

Niti Digital Launches IndiaVotes.com, India's Largest Elections Database

MUMBAI, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    IndiaVotes Already has Over 200 National as Well as State Elections Data Sets

    Mumbai-based media and technology company Niti Digital [http://www.nitidigital.com ]
has announced the launch of IndiaVotes.com [http://www.indiavotes.com ], India's largest
public elections resource. It covers all Lok Sabha elections since 1952 and all state
elections since 1977. Much of the raw data for the site has been sourced from the public
domain and then processed to make it useful for analysis.

    The idea behind making this data publicly accessible is to encourage data-driven
decision making in the political domain. Even though election data is available online, it
is not easily searchable or cannot be consumed in structured formats necessary for
analysis. IndiaVotes aims to become the open-source equivalent of election information in
India.

    VeerChand Bothra, CEO of Niti Digital, said, "IndiaVotes is an outcome of our own
desire for accessible data on Indian elections. It was conceived because the world's
largest democracy deserves a participative democratic platform for electoral information."

    Niti is an acronym for new initiatives to transform India and has been founded by
serial technology entrepreneur Rajesh Jain. Niti Digital has teams working in the digital
media space (NitiCentral.com [http://niticentral.com ]), on elections (IndiaVotes.com
[http://indiavotes.com ]) and in creating collaborative technology platforms for community
organising.

    Rajesh Jain, MD of Niti Digital, said, "The combination of digital media, big data and
communications technology will help shape decision making in future Indian elections. Niti
Digital wants to be at the intersection of these streams. By making Indian election data
easily accessible to all, IndiaVotes is an important step in this direction."

    IndiaVotes already has over 200 national
[http://www.indiavotes.com/nitipc/pcinfo?year 09&state=0 ] as well as state
[http://www.indiavotes.com/nitiac/acinfo?stateac`&yearac 12 ] elections data sets that
will be further enriched with inputs from users. Going ahead, voters will be able to add
information on issues affecting their constituency.

    About Niti Digital

    Niti Digital [http://www.nitidigital.com ] is a Mumbai-based media and technology
company. Niti stands for new initiatives for transforming India. Niti Digital operates
digital media properties and also provides technology, services and consulting for
socio-political organisations.

    Niti Digital provides technology solutions to organisations in the socio-political
domain, addressing their needs for process automation and digital presence. Its digital
platform provides tools for volunteer management, collaboration, communication and online
community cultivation. Niti also provides services and consulting based on data and
analytics for decision making. Niti Digital owns and operates a set of online media
properties which includes sites offering news and current affairs, blogs, social media
communities, online video and audio channels.

    Primary Media Contact: Veerchand Bothra, veer@nitidigital.com, 91-22-43662000

Niti Digital Pvt. Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

WebNMS Forays Into the Machine-to-Machine Solutions Space With the Launch of ATM Site Manager

CHENNAI, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Helps Remotely Monitor ATMs, Increase Profitability and Decrease Maintenance Cost
Product Developed From Chennai for the Global Banking Industry

    WebNMS, a division of Zoho Corp. and a leading global provider of network and element
management solutions, announced its foray into the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions
space with the launch of ATM Site Manager, a revolutionary M2M product for ATMs, developed
from Chennai for the global banking industry.

    Machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies promise a future where machines will now be
connected through the internet and will actively communicate with each other, transmitting
vital data to a central location. Each device must be equipped with a communication module
or a sensor for data collection. The data generated from this communication allow
enterprises to gain actionable insights and the two-way communication between machines
eliminates the need for human intervention in many routine service operations.

    According to a research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight: The global number
of wireless M2M connections is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
of 27.2% to reach 359.3 million in 2016.

    According to 6Wresearch, in a report titled India Machine to Machine (M2M) Modules
Market (2011-2016): The Indian M2M solutions market is expected to reach $98.38 million by
2016 with a (CAGR) of 33.81% from 2011-2016.

    The ATM Site Manager will remotely monitor passive infrastructure like air
conditioners, camera, lighting systems, battery banks, door lock systems, etc. across
thousands of ATM sites and will generate actionable information in real time. The product
is built on the WebNMS Framework, which is a highly scalable network management product,
deployed more than 25,000 times for telecom service providers across the globe.

    With an effective remote monitoring system like WebNMS ATM Site Manager, ATM operators
can now take centralized control of the networks and improve operational excellence, while
saving on maintenance costs. WebNMS ATM Site Manager solution consists of a hardware unit,
the Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) which communicates to machines via sensors and relays and
a Central Management software based on the WebNMS Framework. The RTU communicates to the
central management system through Ethernet/GRPS/SMS.

    Speaking at the launch, Sudhakar S Marthi, Vice President, Sales and Marketing - APAC,
Zoho Corp. said, "Industry leaders predict that the number of connected devices will
surpass 15 billion nodes by 2015 and reach over 50 billion by 2020, with the majority of
the surge in connections expected to come from Machine-to-Machine applications. The
increased availability of end-to-end solutions and internet of things has set an
environment for a more accessible M2M market for enterprises, globally."

    Prabhu Ramachandran, Director-WebNMS, WebNMS affirmed saying, "The drastic rise in ATM
transaction costs which covers property, telecom, security, power management and cash
management results in lower operational savings and pressurized profitability. WebNMS' M2M
product provides reliable and value-added solutions to take control of assets over the air
and to get the most out of communications between machines. The WebNMS ATM Site Manager
will reduce the operating cost of ATMs, increase profitability and is aimed at monitoring
and controlling passive infrastructure lying across thousands of ATMs and at operating
large network of devices."

    About WebNMS:

    WebNMS is a telecom software division of Zoho Corp., that specializes in network and
element management systems, multi-protocol mediation, TL1 mediation, remote monitoring,
management applications and additional features that are targeted towards network service
providers, managed service providers and others. With more than 25,000 deployment across
the globe, WebNMS framework today is the most preferred and reliable solution available in
the market. As a latest addition to its portfolio, WebNMS has forayed into machine to
machine (M2M) solutions to remotely monitor and control passive infrastructures and to
operate large network devices. For more information about WebNMS, please visit
http://www.webnms.com [http://www.webnms.com ].

    Primary Media Contact: Twinkle Xavier, twinkle.xavier@2020msl.com, 91-9884480115

    Secondary Media Contact: Poornima Naghendran, poornima.naghendran@2020msl.com,
91-9003197276

WebNMS

CONTACT: PRN

NECS, Inc. Launches Android Version Of The ELECTRONIC ORDER PAD Available In The Google Play Store

Tablet Application Allows for Higher Profitability and Efficiency for Food Distribution Sales Representatives Using Google Nexus 7" Tablet

MADISON, Conn., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its company mission to adapt to new technology early and constantly provide new features for their user base, NECS, Inc. released the Android version of the ELECTRONIC ORDER PAD (EOP) which is compatible with the Google Nexus 7 tablet and can now be downloaded from the Google Play Store. It has the option to go into "Demo" mode so potential customers can preview its features before buying.

In 2011, NECS launched their first ELECTRONIC ORDER PAD application for the Apple iPad and promised their customers that there will be an Android version. "The EOP running on the Apple iPad was our top selling product in 2011 & 2012. This application, on average, processes two million dollars per day in orders. I'm positive the Android version will be loved as much by our customers," stated founder and president, Chris Anatra.

The ELECTRONIC ORDER PAD was designed to run on a touch-based tablet computer. It provides powerful order entry and sales prospecting tools for food distribution sales representatives (DSR). You heard that right, no more heavy laptops for DSRs that are always on the road. "The EOP was designed to create customer orders quickly, while providing important information to increase sales volume, profit margins and to aid in prospecting for new clients," Chris said.

The EOP is compatible with the Apple iPad and the now the Android based Google Nexus 7 tablet. The Android version is now available for download in the Google Play Store. Expect more devices to be compatible with the EOP in the near future.

About NECS, Inc.:
Since 1987 NECS has been providing food distribution software for over 1,500 wholesale food distributors. They include full-line food distributors, importers, exporters and those that specialize in meat, seafood, poultry, produce, dairy, cheese and beverages. Over the years, the system has evolved into entree, a comprehensive Windows ERP application designed for the unique needs of food service distributors.

For more information about the EOP please visit: http://www.necs.com/orderpad.

SOURCE  NECS, Inc.

NECS, Inc.

CONTACT: Christopher Anatra, NECS, Inc., chris@necs.com, 2032453999 x 20, http://www.necs.com

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

Nokia and deadmau5 Light up London with 'This Is Lumia'

LONDON, November 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          New Nokia Lumia smartphone range launches with a brand new light and music

                                       spectacular

    Nokia last night joined forces with deadmau5 to launch two new Nokia Lumia handsets
[http://www.nokia.com/switch ] with a spectacular light and music experience: This Is
Lumia.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/579688 )

    Exactly a year after Nokia created the biggest light show the capital had ever seen -
a 4D projection that covered Millbank Tower [http://youtu.be/SX2Gd-kqV5s ] - the mobile
giant transformed an entire London square last night into an immersive audio-visual show
starring deadmau5.

    Nokia rigged every inch of Flat Iron Square in Southwark, using specially developed
software, to come alive in sequence to a deadmau5 set. People arriving in the square saw
just a normal London street, and as the music started the technology allowed in to be
'played' like a musical instrument.

    Adam Johnson, Head of Consumer Marketing (UK & Ireland) at Nokia said: "We wanted to
do something as innovative as our products to celebrate the launch of the new Nokia Lumia
range. The show took its inspiration from the vibrant colours of the range. The Nokia
Lumia 920 has extraordinary low light capabilities and we wanted to create an event that
would showcase this fantastic feature and still show that our products stand out from the
current sea of faceless black handsets".

    deadmau5 said: "Playing Millbank Tower was an incredible experience, so it's great to
be back in London to team up with Nokia again. The new show was a totally different
concept from last year, but equally inspiring and technically challenging."

    The Nokia Lumia 920 is Nokia's flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone which includes the
latest advances in Nokia's PureView imaging innovation
[http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/products/pureview ]. Using advanced floating lens technology,
the camera in the Nokia Lumia 920 is able to take in five times more light than other
smartphones without using flash, making it possible to capture clear, bright pictures and
video indoors and at night as it is able to compensate for hand movement while the photo
is being taken.

    Conor Pierce, VP for Nokia said: "We see the Lumia 920 as one of the most exciting
phones we have launched at Nokia, it includes some truly groundbreaking innovations:
Wireless charging, a screen that automatically adjusts its colour and brightness,
depending on sunlight, a touchscreen that even works when you're wearing gloves and best
of all it's a beautiful device; like the 'This is Lumia' event the 920 looks just
awesome."

    For footage from the event, head to facebook.com/nokiauk [http://facebook.com/nokiauk
]

    Notes for Editors

    Nokia

    Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an
integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion
people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their
way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's technological and design innovations have
made its brand one of the most recognised in the world.

    For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.

    http://www.nokia.co.uk

    http://www.nokia.com/press

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/579688

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/579688
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Nokia

CONTACT: For Media Enquiries about the Lumia launch: Mission PR, Tel: +33(0)207-845-7800, Email: Andrew Murray-Watson - andrew@thisismission.com, Kamran Haider - kamran@thisismission.com. For Media Enquiries about Nokia: Next15, Tel: 0845-603-8498, Email: nokiapressofficeuk@next15.com.

Blog Talk Radio Host Jodi Okun Discusses 'Social Media and Your Business: Getting It Right'

The Jodi Okun Show talks to Robert Moore

SEAL BEACH, Calif., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- College financial aid expert Jodi Okun announced today that the debut episode of her BLOG Talk Radio show received over 15,000 listens in November. The Jodi Okun Show features discussions on money and personal finance, and will hone in on topics such as financial aid, loans, savings, investments, credit cards, etc.

The next show, slated to air on December 5 at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST, is entitled "Technology with Methodology for the Entrepreneur."

When asked, Okun summed up the show's format by saying: "We talk about the world of money and finance; there's no topic too big or too small. Whether it's financial aid for college or money management as an adult, everyone has a stake in the conversation. It's a friendly and inviting source for guests and audience members to be a part of, a place where they can get uncomplicated and reliable information from experts."

Okun's guest for December is Robert Moore, co-founder of Internet Media Labs IML, a New York City-based new media technology company. IML provides solutions that help businesses and consumers engage in social media more effectively through its oneQube and SeeSaw platforms. Robert has been building companies that successfully leverage the Internet for the past 14 years. In 2003, he co-founded BabytoBee, the USA's largest self-reported database of pre-natal women. He negotiated the sale of this business to Think Partnership in 2006. Prior to starting BabytoBee, Moore was a founding employee and senior executive with The Vendare Group, a top Internet lead generation and entertainment enterprise. He helped to grow Vendare to over $100 million in annual revenue. Robert is also a co-founder of and advisor to the Great American Photo Contest and Qwips, a voice-to-web social application. Robert is an expert in building revenue streams that involve data mining and qualified lead generation.

Okun and Moore will be discussing some common misconceptions about the use of social media for business and how to best harness its power to see the highest possible return on investment.

Listeners can tune in The Jodi Okun Show by visiting: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/411voices.

Jodi Okun is the founder of College Financial Aid Consultants where she works closely with students and their families to successfully navigate the financial aid process. Her exclusive confidential and personal service not only helps identify grants, loans and scholarships available to students, but also helps submit the multitude of forms associated with obtaining college financial aid.

Jodi Okun is also the host of #CollegeCash, a live Twitter seminar held Thursdays from 10:00 -11:00 p.m. EST. Participants include industry professionals, students, parents and teachers coming together to share information.

SOURCE  Jodi Okun

Jodi Okun

CONTACT: Jodi Okun, +1-562-598-1162, jodiokun@gmail.com, http://collegefinancialaidadvisors.com/

Web Site: http://collegefinancialaidadvisors.com

FairPoint Announces Agreement to Sell its Idaho Operations to Blackfoot Telecommunications Group

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the capital stock of its Idaho-based operations to Blackfoot Telecommunications Group of Missoula, Montana, for $30 million in cash.

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

"FairPoint's operations in Idaho are ideally suited for Blackfoot Telecommunications Group," said Ajay Sabherwal, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "We believe that the resulting reduction of debt arising from this transaction enhances shareholder value."

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

The transaction is expected to close in early 2013, subject to state and federal regulatory approvals. Eleven FairPoint employees will be joining the Blackfoot organization at closing.

About FairPoint Communications, Inc.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) is a leading communications provider of broadband Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other high-capacity data services to customers in communities across 18 states. Through its fast, reliable fiber network, FairPoint delivers high-quality data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. FairPoint delivers VantagePoint(SM) services through its resilient IP-based network in northern New England. This state-of-the-art fiber network provides carrier Ethernet connections to support the surging bandwidth and performance requirements for cloud-based applications like network storage, disaster recovery, distance learning, medical imaging, video conferencing and CAD/CAM along with traditional voice, VoIP, video and Internet access solutions. Additional information about FairPoint products and services is available at http://www.FairPoint.com. You can also connect with FairPoint on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/fairpoint) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myfairpoint).

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

SOURCE  FairPoint Communications, Inc.

FairPoint Communications, Inc.

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

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

UBM Tech Launches Partbuyer.com, New Website Supports Electronics Procurement Professionals by Simplifying the Search for Electronic Components

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Tech, the global leader in technology media and business information, today announced Partbuyer.com, a new website designed for electronics procurement professionals to quickly and easily find electronics components from dozens of distributors at once.  UBM Tech created Partbuyer.com in conjunction with SiliconExpert Technologies, a leading provider of electronic component management tools.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/SF20480LOGO)

"Datasheets.com has been extremely popular for design engineers and electronics purchasing professionals to quickly and easily find electronics parts and inventory.  We decided to create PartBuyer.com to demonstrate our continued commitment to the electronics procurement market," said Amandeep Sandhu, Director of Audience Engagement & Analytics, Electronics, UBM Tech and Product Lead, Datasheets.com & Partbuyer.com.  "Our goal is to provide simple services that increase productivity in the electronics industry.  This new venture with SiliconExpert Technologies will continue to help electronics companies excel at designing their products and bringing them to market on spec and on budget."

UBM Tech will also offer Partbuyer.com Custom, a free tool for component manufacturers to display part stock of their authorized distributors on their own website free of charge. In a quick two-step process, component manufacturers can easily setup deep links to their distributors' shopping carts without the need for IT support. PartBuyer Custom also allows component manufacturers to customize the look and feel of the widget to match their own brand. Get started today by visiting http://www.partbuyer.com/partbuyer/addinventory/page.jsf

Jennifer Damelio from BtB Marketing, Orion's Account Executive of OrionFans.com, said "We are thrilled to have a strategic partnership with UBM Tech around Datasheets.com and Partbuyer.com.  To date, we have received many highly qualified leads from Datasheets.com.  It's well branded and keeps users on our website seeking inventory information.  We are very excited about the launch of Partbuyer.com and the availability of the custom widget. We anticipate continued success with this new site."

Partbuyer.com will be deeply integrated with UBM Tech's EBN, the electronics industry's premier online community for global supply chain professionals.  EBN is the market-leading interactive community site for senior executives, managers, financial analysts, and other professionals involved in managing supply chain activities in the high-tech equipment sector. 

Procurement professionals can access Partbuyer.com for FREE and without any registration at http://www.partbuyer.com.

Technology vendors interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact Hector Pino at hector.pino@ubm.com or 415.947.6756.

About SiliconExpert Technologies
SiliconExpert Technologies' Electronic Parts Database is one of the most accurate, comprehensive and current in the industry covering 185 million electronic components in hundreds of product lines from over 10,000 suppliers. End-of-life (EOL) forecasting, finding Cross References (form, fit and function alternatives), Lifecycle statuses, Parametric Data and Product Change Notice (PCN) alerts are a few of the features of SiliconExpert's suite of products that provide Part Search, BOM Management and Obsolescence mitigation solutions. SiliconExpert's customer base includes leading commercial and government OEMs, top-tier authorized distributors, contract manufacturers and component suppliers. Learn more about SiliconExpert Technologies' solutions at http://www.siliconexpert.com.

About UBM Tech
UBM Tech is a global media business that provides information, events, training, data services, and marketing solutions for the technology industry. Its media brands and information services inform and inspire decision makers across the entire technology market -- engineers and design professionals, software and game developers, solutions providers and integrators, networking and communications executives, and business technology professionals. UBM Tech's industry-leading media brands include EE Times, Interop, Black Hat, InformationWeek, Game Developer Conference, CRN, and DesignCon. The company's information products include research, education, training, and data services that accelerate decision making for technology buyers. UBM Tech also offers a full range of marketing services based on its content and technology market expertise, including custom events, content marketing solutions, community development and demand generation programs. UBM Tech is a part of UBM (UBM.L), a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Available Topic Expert: For information on the listed expert, click appropriate link.
Amandeep Sandu
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=110106

For more information on UBM Tech please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing, Electronics
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Tech

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/SF20480LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
UBM Tech

Web Site: http://tech.ubm.com

Acura Debuts Next-Generation AcuraLink® Connected Car System at Los Angeles Auto Show

New Cloud-based service offers intuitive access to music, media, emergency services, new surface-street traffic conditions, live operator assistance and more

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura today announced the next generation AcuraLink® cloud-based connected car system that will debut in early 2013 on the all-new 2014 Acura RLX luxury sedan. AcuraLink services are now available via new embedded technology and web-enabled devices tethered to the car, bringing a broad range of convenience, media and security features to the new flagship RLX sedan.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/LA19990)

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/ACURALOGO)

Featuring one of the first luxury-brand OEM applications of Aha(TM) by Harman, the next generation of AcuraLink connects drivers to thousands of personalized cloud-based news, information and media feeds from around the world, using an intuitive, audio-system based interface. In RLX models equipped with the Acura Navigation System, the new AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic(TM) service includes updated freeway and--for the first time--surface-street traffic, giving the RLX owner a clear picture of driving conditions, and the added efficiency of automatic rerouting to help find the quickest path to a destination.

"We have a lot of sophisticated customers who use today's smartphones and other tools to stay connected to the people, music and media they love," said Charles Koch, Large Project Leader for AcuraLink. "The next generation of AcuraLink is designed to let them conveniently do that in the car, while keeping their eyes on the road and without having to pick up their phone."

When equipped with the navigation system, the RLX's screen can display regularly updated traffic information including traffic flow, incidents and construction on freeways and surface streets. The information is from probe traffic, a system that tracks the real-time movements of vehicles on the road to generate up-to-date flow information. The system can automatically recalculate a more efficient detour based on surface street escapes, providing improved route suggestions, when traffic congestion or road incidents are detected along the route. An Eco Route feature factors in traffic condition, incline of the road and fuel consumption data, providing a more fuel efficient route.

"Using a cloud-based strategy, this is the next generation of the connected car," said Koch. "In particular, the surface-street traffic feature took a lot of proprietary development. This is the first time that this near real-time surface street traffic information has been fully integrated into a vehicle."

AcuraLink, Acura's two-way vehicle data connectivity system, was first launched in 2004 in the 2005 Acura RL. The new generation of the system makes its debut in navigation-equipped trims of the 2014 Acura RLX, and will be available in three-tiers of service: the Standard Package, which is complimentary for three years, and the Connect and Premium Packages, which are subscriber-based services providing new levels of connectivity for the luxury customer.

Standard Package

The AcuraLink Standard Package includes both embedded and tethered connected services, and comes available on the following RLX packages: RLX with Navigation, Technology, Krell and Advance grades. Embedded features include the traffic and driver messaging features.

The new AcuraLink smartphone application allows owners to preset preferences on their phone. The owner can take their programmed smartphone into the new RLX and enjoy thousands of channels of personalized content accessible via audio controls, steering-wheel-mounted controls, and through a new color touch screen. With a tethered, compatible smartphone serving as a conduit to a universe of cloud-based media, AcuraLink creates a unique, connected driving experience.

Through the Aha service, AcuraLink users can listen to tens of thousands of stations of streaming feeds from Twitter and Facebook, podcasts from NPR(TM), location-based personalized restaurant searches from Yelp, or access internet music services such as Slacker. The service is free and instantly accessible from the cloud. AcuraLink also incorporates Pandora® personalized internet radio interface and text-to-voice SMS text services with pre-programmed responses.

Complete set of Standard Package features include:

    --  AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic(TM) with freeway traffic and all-new surface
        street traffic (complimentary for three years)
    --  Acura vehicle feature guide
    --  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® mobile phone connectivity
    --  SMS text message function
    --  Email function
    --  Pandora interface
    --  Aha: Internet radio, personalized music, news, podcasts, audio books,
        Facebook and Twitter
    --  SiriusXM(TM) Radio (available in all RLX trims)
Connect Package

The fee-based AcuraLink Connect Package includes all of the features in the Standard Package and incorporates an embedded cellular phone in the RLX to raise the level of convenience, emergency and security services. Automated crash notification, and an emergency "SOS" call feature via the enhanced embedded system provide added piece of mind. With a press of the overhead "Link" button, the owner can receive automated voice help with restaurant and hotel info, movie listings, flight/gate information, or have a destination sent to the RLX's navigation system. A new in-vehicle local search feature allows the user to browse nearby information, points of interest and much more. Using the free AcuraLink mobile app on a compatible device, the owner can remotely lock and unlock their RLX, check out traffic on their electronic device, send a destination to the car or receive notification if the owner's vehicle alarm has been triggered.

In-Car Features:

    --  Automated crash notification and location
    --  Emergency connect with live operator
    --  Local search
    --  Automated service appointments
    --  Search by Voice
AcuraLink Mobile App Features:

    --  Send to vehicle (points of interest and contacts)
    --  Pedestrian navigation and routing
    --  Virtual dashboard and vehicle profile
    --  Remote diagnostics
    --  Car finder
    --  AcuraLink emergency remote door lock/unlock
    --  Vehicle alarm notification
    --  Stolen vehicle tracking
    --  Parking meter assist
    --  Virtual Dashboard and Vehicle Profile
Premium Package

The Premium Package adds a live mobile concierge service that can be contacted by a single touch of the overhead "Link" button. The live-operator concierge is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide advanced help with a destination and send it directly to the user's navigation system, make reservations on their behalf, update the user on weather, stocks and much more.

For More Information

Additional media information including detailed pricing, features and high-resolution photography of the 2014 Acura RLX is available at http://www.acuranews.com. Consumer information is available at http://www.acura.com.

About Acura

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 272 dealers in the United States. The Acura lineup features seven distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX Sport Wagon and sedan, the ILX compact luxury sedan, the RDX luxury crossover SUV, the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the ZDX four-door sports coupe.

Connect with Acura:
Media Information: http://www.acuranews.com

Consumer Information: http://www.acura.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Acura

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Acura_Insider

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/acura

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/acuranews

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/acura

Google+: https://plus.google.com/+acura

® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd  is under license.

® Pandora, the Pandora logo and other Pandora marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide.

SOURCE  Acura

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121128/LA19990
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/ACURALOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Acura

CONTACT: Chuck Schifsky (Torrance), +1-310-783-3165, or Chris Naughton (New York), +1-212-707-9920, or Sara Pines (Atlanta), +1-678-339-1385

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

EverQuest®: Rain of Fear(TM) Now Available

The 19th Expansion in the Long-Running MMO Raises Level Cap to 100, Adds New Zones, Raids, Quests, Items, and Spells

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today released the 19(th) expansion for the groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest(®): Rain of Fear(TM).

Continuing the storyline from House of Thule and Veil of Alaris, players have released the stolen power of fear. This power is returning to Norrath, falling from the sky in the form of crystalline shards. Who will gain control of the essence of fear and bring balance across Norrath? It's up to the players as they travel across the world to gather these shards, battle new and familiar foes and reclaim the power of fear.

The new Rain of Fear expansion raises the game's level cap to 100, adds new zones, raids, missions, quests, spells, items, and new tradeskill recipes. It also introduces a new Slayer System, Aggro Meter, and Collection System, along with an improved brokering system that enables offline selling.

"In its 14(th) year of continuous development, the EverQuest team continues to release high-quality, immersive content for EverQuest," said Thom Terrazas, Producer, EverQuest. "Rain of Fear adds a huge volume of new content to the game, and it finally breaks the three-digit barrier by raising the level cap to 100. We believe players will love adventuring through the new content and revisiting classic zones with exciting new encounters."

EverQuest: Rain of Fear content and features include:

    --  Level cap increase from 95 to 100 - Players can now achieve a new max
        level of 100 and set a new standard of gameplay.
    --  Slayer System - Players can gain special rewards and titles for
        defeating large numbers of foes.
    --  Aggro Meter - A brand new tool to help players better manage their
        aggro. Players can now see their aggro level relative to their group.
    --  Collection System - Players can discover items throughout Norrath and
        collect sets for exciting rewards and titles.
    --  Improved Brokering System - Players can now sell items in the Bazaar
        while being offline! More flexibility as a buyer to search and purchase
        from anywhere in the world.
    --  New Linear Item Progression - Stats on armor collected will increase as
        players move up from one tier to another.
    --  Customization with Non-Visible Armor - All non-visible armor in Rain of
        Fear can now be worn by all. Players can customize their stats for every
        encounter.
    --  Class-specific stat distribution - Players can now collect items that
        are designed specifically for each class' abilities.
    --  Legends of Norrath(TM) - 5 Legends of Norrath Legacies Digital Booster
        Packs.
EverQuest: Rain of Fear is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the content descriptors for suggestive themes and the use of alcohol and violence. Rain of Fear is available for $39.99 USD. The Collector's Edition, which includes several in-game bonus items, is available for $89.99 USD.

Standard and Collector's Edition items include:

STANDARD EDITION

    --  Harbinger's Staff (Only Available with Pre-Order)??
    --  Fear Corrupted Phase Spider Metamorph Totem (Only Available with
        Pre-Order)??
    --  Collector's Dimensional Case??
    --  Traveler's Rucksack??
    --  Idol of Cazic Thule??
    --  Holgresh Metamorph Totem??
    --  Contract of the Apparitional Alaran??
    --  Painting: Rain of Fear??
    --  Bracelet of the Severed Hand??
COLLECTOR'S EDITION

    --  Harbinger's Staff (Only Available with Pre-Order)??
    --  Fear Corrupted Phase Spider Metamorph Totem (Only Available with
        Pre-Order)?
    --  Collector's Dimensional Case??
    --  Traveler's Rucksack??
    --  Idol of Cazic Thule??
    --  Holgresh Metamorph Totem??
    --  Contract of the Apparitional Alaran??
    --  Painting: Rain of Fear??
    --  Bracelet of the Severed Hand?
    --  Collectors Only Collection Quest??
    --  Journeyman's Pocketed Rucksack??
    --  Evantil's Abode??
    --  Holgresh House Pet??
    --  Contract of the Fallen??
    --  Painting: Shards Landing??
    --  Thulian Bracelet of the Severed Hand??
For more information on Rain of Fear and other EverQuest expansions, please visit: http://www.everquest.com/expansions.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment, LLC

Sony Online Entertainment, LLC

CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, Sony Online Entertainment, LLC, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com; or Steve Willis, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-310-694-3256, steve_willis@bhimpact.com

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

Dynastar Holdings, Inc. (DYNA) Acquires the ConnectionPlus(TM) Platform

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynastar Holdings, Inc. ("Dynastar") (OTC Markets: DYNA) (http://www.dynastarholdings.com), a Nevada corporation focused on acquiring and establishing businesses in the direct selling market, announced today that it completed the acquisition on November 27, 2012 of the ConnectionPlus(tm) assets of uBuy2Give, Inc.

The ConnectionPlus software enables online shoppers to receive cash back rebates on their retail purchases through the ConnectionPlus platform.  Dynastar has established affiliate relationships with approximately one thousand leading retailers accessible through ConnectionPlus.

In conjunction with this asset acquisition, Dynastar issued 4,779,931 shares of its common stock to uBuy2Give and will issue an additional 4,779,931 shares to uBuy2Give if the ConnectionPlus assets pass certain transaction throughput tests by December 31, 2013.

Josh Henderson, Chairman and CEO of Dynastar, noted that the ConnectionPlus cash back technology developed by uBuy2Give will create a unique product offering within the market and generate significant benefits within Dynastar's direct selling network. "The acquisition of uBuy2Give's ConnectionPlus software will enable Dynastar's sales network to promote special offers from major retailers, and consumers who purchase through the ConnectionPlus platform will earn cash back from their everyday purchases at no additional cost to them," according to Henderson. Additionally, Henderson stated that online consumer spending is projected to exceed $300 billion in 2012 and that this trend coupled with the ability to earn cash back rewards is a winning combination.

About Dynastar Holdings, Inc.

Dynastar Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky and follows a direct selling, social commerce business model that scales business through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth.  Dynastar focuses on the acquisition and launch of direct selling companies providing services to businesses and consumers.  Dynastar acquired Dynastar Energy, LLC (formerly known as My Affordable Energy), an energy reseller, in 2010 and launched Dynadealz, LLC, a direct-to-consumer cash back rewards company, earlier this year.   For more information, please contact Josh Henderson at josh@dynastarholdings.com.

Safe Harbor Statement. ?Any statements contained in this release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the federal securities laws.  Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the availability of additional funding; the developing industry and changing business environment; the Company's business, product development, marketing and distribution plans and strategies and its ability to execute such plans and strategies and build a successful management infrastructure, the Company's ability to integrate and successfully implement acquired asset platforms and general economic conditions.  These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the SEC, including, the Company's current reports on Form 8-K. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Dynastar Holdings Inc

Dynastar Holdings Inc

CONTACT: Josh Henderson, +1-502-326-8100, josh@dynastarholdings.com

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

Jaspersoft Delivers Big Data Analytics in the Cloud with Amazon Redshift

Jaspersoft is early supporter of Amazon Web Services' new data warehouse service that delivers high-performance Big Data analytics in the cloud

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaspersoft, the intelligence inside apps and business processes, today announced that it is supporting Amazon Redshift, the company's new data warehouse service that was announced at the company's re:Invent conference. The service will offer a powerful Big Data analytics solution that can either be embedded inside applications or run standalone. Additionally, it will allow users to start analyzing big data ranging in size from terabytes to petabytes quickly and cost-effectively; users can explore and query big data through interactive charts, dashboards and reports with results often visualized in seconds.

"We're excited to work with Amazon for their new Redshift offering," said Karl Van den Bergh, Jaspersoft Vice President of Product and Alliances. "We believe that working with Amazon Redshift will be an extremely appealing solution for the fast-growing Big Data analytics market. It combines beautiful visualizations with an ultra-fast analytic data service that can handle large volumes of data - all delivered with the ease of use and cost advantages of the cloud. Plus, the fact that it can be embedded inside of applications or run standalone makes for an extremely flexible solution."

"Jaspersoft's reporting and analytics platform provides an additive element to Amazon Redshift," said Sundar Raghavan, GM of Relational Database Services at Amazon Web Services. "By using them together, customers can take advantage of Redshift for their data warehouse and big data analytics needs."

Learn more about how Jaspersoft integrates with Amazon Redshift!

Interested individuals can visit http://www.jaspersoft.com/amazon for more information, including a demo video that shows how the two tools work together to provide a complete Big Data analytics solution.

Additional Resources

    --  Follow @Jaspersoft on Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of the company's
        latest news and product information
    --  Visit http://community.jaspersoft.com for more information about the
        Jaspersoft open source community
About Jaspersoft
Jaspersoft empowers millions of people every day to make faster decisions by bringing them timely, actionable data inside their apps and business processes. Its embeddable, cost-effective reporting and analytics platform allows anyone to quickly self serve and get the answers they need and scales architecturally and economically to reach everyone. Thanks to a community that is hundreds-of-thousands strong, Jaspersoft's commercial open source software has been downloaded millions of times and is used to create the intelligence inside hundreds of thousands of apps and business processes. Jaspersoft is a privately held company with offices around the world. For more information visit http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://community.jaspersoft.com

Media Contact:
Matt Coolidge

LEWIS Pulse for Jaspersoft
matt.coolidge@lewispulse.com

+1 415 432 2445

SOURCE  Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft

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

ONTRAPORT Reveals Newly Designed User Interface at Successful Inaugural Internet Marketing Super Conference

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ONTRAPORT's first ever Internet Marketing Super Conference was deemed a huge success by the company, event speakers and guests alike. The conference boasted speakers like entrepreneur, Marie TV creator and Oprah guest Marie Forleo, best-selling author Les McKeown and internet marketing legend Eben Pagen. Three hundred guests came from all over the world to attend the unique event, held at different locations which showcased the beauty of Santa Barbara, the headquarters of the business automation start-up.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/LA13810LOGO)

Attendee Kelly Clancy raved about the conference, "I got more out of two days here than in the entirety of... three years on this quest." Speaker Eben Pagan also spoke positively of ONTRAPORT, "I think what entrepreneurs will learn here [at the conference] and learn by using ONTRAPORT system is that they have access to really powerful technology, really powerful tools."

ONTRAPORT was especially excited to reveal its newly redesigned user interface. ONTRAPORT's current flagship product is business automation system Office Autopilot.

Andy Drish, cofounder of The Foundation, says of the reveal: "After seeing the demo, I SEE THE VISION. They're becoming the Apple of the industry's entrepreneurs. Where you can just go to one place and they're going to take care of you no matter what."

ONTRAPORT is already planning 2013's conference and expects it to double in size.

About ONTRAPORT
ONTRAPORT is fast becoming the place where entrepreneurs go to start, systemize and scale their businesses.  This all-in-one integrated platform delivers essential business features including; a powerful CRM system, one-click membership sites and WordPress hosting, outstanding email delivery, payment processing, direct-mail printing, affiliate management, and their innovative business automation suite.  Arriving in the marketplace in 2008, ONTRAPORT's talented engineers have developed nimble processes for releasing cutting edge customer driven features at lightning speed.  Coupled with humorous educational materials, affordable monthly subscription rates and a commitment to world class customer support; it's no surprise that ONTRAPORT clients are "Raving Fans."

SOURCE  ONTRAPORT

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/LA13810LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
ONTRAPORT

CONTACT: Sara Tillotson, ONTRAPORT, +1-805-568-1424 ext. 133, sara@ontraport.com

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

TeamSnap Brings Complete Team Management Functionality to Android Users

Nearly 27 million U.S. children participate in at least one organized youth sport; TeamSnap helps parents, coaches and managers stay organized -- online or on-the-go

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap, a management and communication tool for youth sports used by more than 125,000 teams around the world, has released a completely revamped version of its mobile app for Android. The new app brings the complete functionality of its popular online team management tool to the world's largest-selling smartphone platform.

This Android release, like the revamped iOS release earlier this year, brings dozens of new features to the world's most popular smartphones. Coaches and managers can now sign up new players, add new player information, schedule or cancel games or practices and perform other administrative tasks directly from any smartphone running Android 2.2 and above. The new app even includes features not yet in TeamSnap's online version, like mobile push notifications to parents and players.

Nearly 27 million U.S. children between the ages of six and 17 participate in at least one youth sport each year, and many participate in several. Recognizing the need for communication and coordination, TeamSnap developed a web- and mobile-based tool now used by more than 2 million youth coaches, players, managers and parents to streamline sports team management. Today,  TeamSnap is used by families in virtually every youth sport, including soccer, baseball, hockey, football and basketball.

"Millions of parents and kids need to balance youth sports schedules with school and other family activities," said Dave DuPont, CEO of TeamSnap. "Our updated mobile apps for both Android and iOS make it easy for parents, players, coaches and managers to stay in touch as well as review schedules and other team updates directly on the device they always have access to -- their smartphone."

The new TeamSnap Android app is a free download and now available.

About TeamSnap

TeamSnap is an award-winning mobile and web service for managing recreational and competitive sports teams and groups. With a simple but powerful interface, TeamSnap makes it easy to keep track of Rosters, Schedules, Game and Practice Attendance and Availability, Team Payments, Statistics and much more. Comprehensive messaging functions keep everyone in touch, and with a strong focus on usability and simplicity, TeamSnap is software that people actually find fun to use.

With enthusiastic customers in 177 countries, and teams representing more than  100 different sports as well as non-sport groups, TeamSnap has quickly become the fastest-growing team and group management solution on the planet.

SOURCE  TeamSnap

TeamSnap

CONTACT: Doyle Albee, +1-303-736-9156, doyle@metzger.com

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