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Jennie-O Turkey Store Partners With iGrill® App to Help Home Cooks Prepare Delicious and Safe Meals

Cooks can easily monitor cooking temperatures on Apple and Android devices from anywhere in the home for great-tasting, never-dry turkey tenderness

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennie-O, a recognized leader in turkey, has teamed up with the first app-enabled wireless meat thermometer, iGrill, to help home cooks and grill masters prepare tender, delicious turkey - such as JENNIE-O(®) turkey burgers - while ensuring food safety from anywhere in the home, from the convenience of their iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android.

Cooking turkey burgers to the right temperature not only ensures a safe meal, but it also achieves the most delicious taste and the perfect, never-dry tenderness families love. The app takes the guesswork out, providing a true sense of assurance and peace of mind that wholesome turkey burgers will always come out tender, delicious and fully cooked to a safe 165°F.

A meat thermometer is a necessity for home cooks and professional chefs alike, but the iGrill wireless thermometer takes this concept a step further by enabling the cook to monitor food temperature without being glued to the grill, stove or oven. The iGrill works with a free app that features multiple preset temperatures and allows the user to monitor multiple probes that are inserted into meat to measure temperature while cooking. Thanks to wireless technology, the probes relay temperature information to the user's Apple or Android device and send an alert when the meat is fully cooked and ready to enjoy. iGrill's wireless capabilities enable home cooks and professionals to monitor food from up to 200 feet away, so they can get out of the kitchen or away from the grill, and spend time with guests or on other important things.

By freeing cooks from worry about preparing food to the right temperature, the iGrill also frees them to experiment with exciting new turkey burger recipes, tastes and flavor combinations. To help inspire cooks, the app includes 25 recipes for delicious JENNIE-O(®) turkey meals, such as the Jack and Guac Turkey Bacon Burger, Cranberry Horseradish Turkey Burger and Moroccan Style Turkey Burger.

"At Jennie-O we take food safety as seriously as we take great taste. Our new partnership with iGrill is another way to provide turkey burger lovers with the information they need to prepare safe and delicious meals, and gain the confidence to prepare creative, gourmet recipes they may never have otherwise thought possible," said Jen Ehresmann, Director of Marketing, Jennie-O.

Lianne Kersey, Marketing Manager, iGrill, says, "iGrill customers are cooking and grilling fanatics who take pride in the food they prepare, which is why we were excited to partner with Jennie-O, a company that takes food quality and safety as seriously as the iGrill community."

The iGrill app is free and can be downloaded at the iTunes Store or the Google Play Store. The wireless meat thermometer is available for purchase at iGrillinc.com.

Food safety tips for delicious turkey meals
Jennie-O offers five easy rules for cooking a safe and delectable recipe featuring turkey: clean, separate, cook, chill, and don't forget--enjoy!

Clean

    --  Safety begins with a clean cooking space. Be sure to use warm, soapy
        water to wash anything raw poultry touches, including cutting boards,
        plates or serving platters, countertops and other surfaces, food
        thermometers, grilling utensils and--most importantly--your hands.
    --  It is not necessary to rinse poultry before cooking. In fact, rinsing
        poultry can spread bacteria rather than kill it. The best way to ensure
        a safe, delicious meal is to fully cook poultry to 165°F.
Cook

    --  Always fully cook poultry to destroy any bacteria that could cause
        foodborne illness.
    --  Temperature is everything. Using a meat thermometer is the most accurate
        way to determine when meat is ready to enjoy. Cook poultry to at least
        165°F, as measured by a meat thermometer, such as the iGrill, to ensure
        a safe and delicious dining experience.
    --  Never eat under-cooked poultry. If you're not sure how long to cook a
        product, simply read the packaging and cook as specified.
Separate

    --  Separating raw poultry from other foods is an easy way to avoid cross
        contamination and ensure food safety.
    --  Use separate cutting boards for poultry, meat, seafood and vegetables to
        avoid the spread of bacteria that may cause foodborne illness.
    --  Store raw poultry in sealed containers to make sure juices don't
        contaminate other foods.
    --  When cooking turkey, never reuse a raw marinade on cooked poultry.
        Instead, create a fresh marinade for each new batch.
Chill

    --  Storing raw poultry at the correct temperature is essential to keeping
        food safe. When storing raw poultry, set your refrigerator to 40°F or
        lower.
    --  Never thaw poultry at room temperature or on the counter. Thaw raw
        poultry and other meats in the refrigerator in sealed containers.
    --  Limit thawed or fresh meat to no more than two to three days in the
        refrigerator before cooking.
    --  Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking. Don't let leftovers
        linger in the fridge. To stay on the safe side, eat them within one to
        two days.
Enjoy

    --  Following these simple food safety rules makes it easy to achieve the
        best possible taste for a delicious meal the entire family will enjoy.
For more information on cooking with turkey burgers, visit Jennieo.com or look for the iGrill sticker on JENNIE-O(®) lean ground turkey products at grocery stores nationwide. Use promo code JENNIEO for $10 off your iGrill purchase.

About iGrill, LLC
iGrill, LLC, based in Avon, Connecticut is a creation from iDevices, LLC, an app-enablement and consulting company. iGrill was developed in 2010 as one of the first ever app-enabled devices. The iGrill is available for purchase at iGrillinc.com and the free app can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store.

About Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) and one of the largest turkey processors and marketers in the world. It offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 27 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. is not responsible for the operation of the iGrill device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Contacts:
Jen Ehresmann

Jennie-O Turkey Store

(320) 214-2860

jmehresmann@j-ots.com

Bob Ringer

Carmichael Lynch Spong

(612) 375-8548

bob.ringer@clynch.com

SOURCE  Jennie-O Turkey Store

Jennie-O Turkey Store

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

Cypherpath/ZanttZ Launch CyberFire(TM) -- Acquire Knowledge...Demonstrate Skill...Exercise Cyber Defense

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As cyber threats continue to grow at an exponential rate, the need for identifying and educating cybersecurity professionals has taken center stage as part of a national strategy to secure our cyberspace.   Cypherpath and ZanttZ have teamed up to offer an immersive, hands-on solution, called CyberFire(TM), which enables the rapid development and deployment of real world cyber training scenarios.  CyberFire(TM) is the first comprehensive cloud-based solution with the greatest efficiency for scalability and availability.  The team provided the CyberFire(TM) platform to support over 30 participants in validating and demonstrating skill and exercise defense measures as part of the Cyber Elite Challenge.  The Cyber Elite Challenge is a component of the Federal Cybersecurity Training Event, (FedCTE) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State. The virtual training event, called - Aspire to Become the Cyber-Elite: Join the Challenge was hosted in the AvayaLive(TM) virtual world.  The challenge was held October 31-November 1, 2012.

Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Cypherpath is a group of cybersecurity training and education thought leaders who promote disruptive technologies and offer innovative products to advance the cybersecurity workforce. You can learn more at http://www.cypherpath.com/NICE.

Headquartered in West Richland, WA, ZanttZ, Inc. leverages network virtualization and Software Defined Networking (SDN) to create next generation of security solutions for Enterprise and Government networks. For more information, go to http://www.zanttz.com.

SOURCE  Cypherpath

Cypherpath

CONTACT: Art Payne, EVP and Founder, +1-703-435-1300, art.payne@cypherpath.com, or Rob Powell, Director, +1-703-628-7342, rpowell@zanttz.com

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

UBM TechWeb & UBM DeusM Launch New Online Community: Enterprise Conversation

Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent, Enterprise Conversation will explore themes focused on connectivity, performance, reliability, and flexibility of enterprise IT assets

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM announced the launch of Enterprise Conversation (http://www.enterpriseconversation.com), a new online community for IT decision makers looking to derive the greatest value and innovation from their technology and infrastructure investments.

Enterprise Conversation will focus on connectivity, performance, reliability, and flexibility of enterprise IT assets. Through blogs, whitepapers, live chats, message board discussions, and more, the site will cover the latest best-practices and innovative uses associated with high-speed switching and routing, unified communications, BYOD, collaborative applications, network management, wireless networking, and security, among other topics.

Scott Ferguson was named editor in chief of the new online community. He has extensive experience writing about the enterprise from more than six years at the enterprise-focused publication eWeek.

"Enterprise Conversation will examine the challenges associated with procuring, installing, and managing network infrastructure and systems and chronicle how companies derive competitive advantage from technology," said Terry Sweeney, editorial director for UBM DeusM. "Innovative companies really lean on their infrastructure, and we'll be tracking their activities closely."

The site is published by UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM. Alcatel-Lucent is the exclusive sponsor.

Go here to access Enterprise Conversation: http://www.enterpriseconversation.com/

Contact
Amy Averbook
UBM DeusM Marketing Director
(917) 743-2693
averbook@deusm.com

About Enterprise Conversation
Launched in November 2012, Enterprise Conversation (http://www.enterpriseconversation.com) is an online community for CIOs, technology executives, and IT professionals looking for new ways to maximize their investments in high-speed switching and routing, unified communications, collaborative applications, network management, wireless networking, security, and other enterprise technologies. The site includes high-quality content for - and by - IT professionals, as well as members-only live chats, forums and blogs, education and training, whitepapers, and more.

About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than two dozen successful sites and online communities over the last two years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.

About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and professional information - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM Ltd., a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com

SOURCE  TechWeb

TechWeb

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

Snoop Dogg Performs At 10Th Annual Gran Turismo® Awards Where "Best In Show" Winner David Eckert Raced Away With A Feature Spot In The World's Best-Selling Racing Game Franchise

Awards Ceremony at SEMA Show Recognizes the Best Car Design and Innovation in Six Categories

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) hosted its tenth annual Gran Turismo® Awards at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show last night at the Rain Nightclub in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, with a headlining performance by Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg.  Celebrating continuing excellence and innovation in the automotive industry, the Gran Turismo Awards offers SEMA show exhibitors the opportunity to achieve automotive immortality for their vehicle with a feature spot in the world's best-selling racing franchise exclusive to PlayStation®, the Gran Turismo® franchise.

This year, after heavy deliberations over dozens of entries, the judging panel and celebrated Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi himself, crowned "Hot Rod" winner, David Eckert for his 1969 Ford Mach 40 as the 2012 "Best of Show" winner, to be awarded the honor of being added to the Gran Turismo® franchise, and be driven virtually by millions across the globe.

"For the past ten years, the Gran Turismo Awards has recognized and rewarded automotive enthusiasts who demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for video games, and amazing car design and performance," said Kazunori Yamauchi, famed creator of the Gran Turismo franchise and President of Polyphony Digital.  "We continue to be blown away by the quality of the vehicles that are submitted and are excited to add 1969 Ford Mach 40 to our list of distinguished winners and to the Gran Turismo franchise."

Additional prizes were awarded to:

    --  "Best Truck/SUV" - Sean Morris for the 2008 Toyota Dragquoia
    --  "Best Domestic Car" - Jim Holloway for the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR
    --  "Best Asian Import" - Felix Marcelino for the 2013 Scion - Evasive FRS
    --  "Best European Import" - Jamie Vondruska for the 2013 Volkswagon Vortex
        Super Beetle
    --  "Best Hot Rod" - David Eckert for the 1969 Ford Mach 40

This year's Gran Turismo Awards also featured a special performance by Snoop Dogg.  The Doggfather of Hip Hop treated SEMA attendees to a set of his greatest hits and best-known raps including "Gin & Juice,"  "Nuthin' But A G Thang," "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)."

"Gran Turismo is the most real-deal driving game I have ever experienced," said Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion.  "I have been a PlayStation fan for years, and had a blast helping to make this 10(th) year celebration for the Gran Turismo Awards into an 'off the hook' affair."

About the Gran Turismo® Franchise
With more than 65million units shipped worldwide, the award-winning Gran Turismo® franchise for the PlayStation(®), PlayStation(®)2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation(®)3 and PSP(®) (PlayStation(®)Portable) is regarded as the best and most authentic driving simulator ever created due to its true-to-life graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of the Gran Turismo franchise, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it today. His offerings provide the most realistic driving simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers to showcase their products.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated all Gran Turismo properties "E" for Everyone.  For more information about the ESRB, please visit http://www.esrb.org.

About Judging For The Gran Turismo Awards
Prior to SEMA 2012, all exhibitors were invited to enter their vehicles into the Gran Turismo Awards, which honor five different categories comprised of: "Best Domestic Automobile," "Best European Import," "Best Hot Rod," "Best Asian Import," and "Best Truck or SUV."  Judges consisted of various respected automotive journalists, with judging for each category based on a balance between performance, style, and speed.  Yamauchi then bestows the "Best in Show" award honor to one of these five category winners.

For images and video from the Gran Turismo Awards, please visit:

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

Visit us on the Web at http://us.playstation.com/.

"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family  logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. LittleBigPlanet ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Developed by Media Molecule.  LittleBigPlanet is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Sackboy is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

SOURCE  Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

CONTACT: Jennifer Clark, +1-650-655-5994, jennifer_clark@playstation.sony.com; Neil Alonzo,  +1-310-592-8588, neil.alonzo@vocalpr.com

Predators gain an hour on November 4th. iWitness has an app for that.

Company offers free trial to any person who wants to feel safer.

SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of violent assaults occur at night, a fact that's leading personal security technology company iWitness to offer its service free for anyone who wants to try it. "With most of the country about to lose an hour of daylight, we thought this would be a good time to introduce people to iWitness," said company founder, Dave Remer. "Our goal is to help prevent some crimes from occurring, which is why iWitness was invented." 

The offer can be activated any time between now and November 4(th). To get started, people simply go to the iWitness website (http://www.iwitness.com) and use promo code "darkness." They will then be prompted to download the service on their iPhone - a process that takes just minutes.

The iWitness service is available exclusively through an iPhone app. Any time a user feels threatened, iWitness can capture video and audio of the situation, and instantly send it, along with their exact GPS location, to a secure server - an action that no perpetrator can reverse, delete, or undo.

iWitness also calls 911 automatically, notifies friends and family that the user feels endangered, emits a flashing light, and sounds an alarm.

Gary Ernsdorff of the King Country Prosecutor's office said, "Having a witness around makes an individual unattractive to perpetrators. And iWitness technology means that people can now have that witness, even when they're alone."

Common self-defense methods such as pepper spray, knives, and guns can potentially be turned against the user, or cause unintended harm. iWitness provides protection without such risks.

"With iWitness, people can feel safer whenever they're walking alone, day or night," says iWitness CEO, Greg Heuss. "Many women are subscribing, and even more men are buying it for the women in their lives, including wives, mothers, and daughters."

iWitness was designed by tech industry veterans with deep experience in E911 and wireless data transport for emergency services. It has been praised by law enforcement professionals and covered by national media.

About iWitness:
iWitness is a personal security technology company designed to prevent crimes from happening, keep them from escalating when they do, make it easier to authorities to catch and prosecute criminals, and provide peace of mind for the user. Founded by early pioneers in the E911 space, the company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. For more information, please visit iWitness.com

For media inquiries:
Greg Heuss
greg@iwitness.com
206.447.8226 (office)
206.650.5635 (cell)

SOURCE  iWitness

iWitness

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

Hastings Entertainment to Host Midnight Release Parties for The Amazing Spider-man

AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans to host midnight release parties for The Amazing Spider-man. Fans are encouraged to visit their local Hastings for a midnight release party on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 P.M. local time and will end after the release of the movie at midnight. The midnight release party will be in select stores so check with your local store to see if they are participating.

Fans enjoying the party and awaiting the release of the movie will be able to take advantage of special promotions during the release party. These offers will include: Buy 2 get 3(rd) free on all magazines and bagged and boarded comics, 30% off used music CD's, books, video games and video game accessories, and 25% off all action figures. We will also have 2 for $12 on music CDs regularly priced $6.99, any soundtrack priced at $18.99 or less for just $9.99 and many more offers.  Make sure to reserve your copy of The Amazing Spider-man early and you could save even more!

To find out more about The Amazing Spider-man midnight release party in your area, visit or contact your local Hastings superstore or visit us online at http://www.goHastings.com.

About Hastings
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format.  We currently operate 137 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States. We also operate three concept stores, Sun Adventure Sports, located in Amarillo, Texas and Lubbock, Texas, and TRADESMART, located in Littleton, Colorado.

We also operate http://www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.  The site features exceptional product and pricing offers.  The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial information and other literature, and access to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Crow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, +1-806-677-1422, http://www.goHastings.com

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

Trimble Acquires Vico Assets to Extend its Design-Build-Operate Capabilities for Building Construction

Software to Add 5D Management to Trimble's Solutions for Vertical Construction Contractors

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired assets of privately-held Vico Software, Inc. (Vico) of Boulder, Colorado, a recognized leader in 5D virtual construction software and consulting services. The asset acquisition extends Trimble's solutions for building construction and provides a platform to connect the information flow across the design-build-operate (DBO) lifecycle to improve cost management and optimize scheduling on complex building construction projects. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

"Vico's 5D Virtual Construction software solutions pioneered the category of 5D BIM for construction. With Vico's capabilities Trimble is uniquely positioned to participate in the industry's evolution from 2D to 5D management," said Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble vice president. "Vico provides an important contribution in that evolution by connecting data from the virtual aspects to the physical aspects of a building construction project. It becomes the connection point that binds Trimble's hardware and software suite of products together across the DBO lifecycle."

5D is a progressive step of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process that provides a richer data context to 3D BIM. 5D intelligently links individual 3D model components with time and cost-related information, enabling project owners and Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) service providers to visualize the progression of construction activities and the related costs over time. This BIM-centric project management methodology connects cost, scope and schedule within a visual environment to provide contractors with the ability to proactively resolve issues and streamline project delivery.

"5D Management solutions help create a highly responsive, transparent and efficient construction supply chain," said Mark Sawyer, president and CEO of Vico. "Vico's acquisition by Trimble, the leader in delivering advanced technology to complex construction projects, will extend the value of our solutions inside a much broader product portfolio. Trimble has moved aggressively into this rapidly evolving technology segment, and together we are looking forward to driving the future of BIM for construction."

The Vico Software business will be reported in Trimble's Engineering and Construction Segment. 

About Vico Software

Vico Software, Inc. provides software and services to the commercial construction industry. Building owners, general contractors and construction managers use Vico software and services to reduce risk, manage costs and optimize schedules on complex building projects. Vico's 5D Virtual Construction solutions pioneered the category of BIM for construction, and these solutions remain the industry's most integrated approach to coordination, quantity takeoff, cost estimation, project scheduling and production control. The new Vico Office product suite continues this tradition making it possible to leverage many important BIM file formats such as ArchiCAD, Revit, Tekla, CAD-Duct, IFC, 3D DWG and SketchUp. The benefits of Vico's solutions and services have been proven on hundreds of building projects to date, in over 30 countries.

For more information, visit the Vico at: http://www.vicosoftware.com.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location: including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com.

Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in this news release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, Trimble's ability to successfully integrate Vico's products and services with Trimble solutions, maintain quality and improve future product offerings, and otherwise realize the anticipated benefits of the asset acquisition. Additional risks and uncertainties include: the risks inherent in integrating an acquisition; unanticipated expenditures, charges or assumed liabilities that may result from the acquisition; and managing commercial relationships. Information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.

FTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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

Baidu Announces Acquisition of Providence Equity Partners' Stake in iQiyi

BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Providence Equity Partners ("Providence") pursuant to which Baidu will purchase shares of iQiyi.com ("iQiyi") held by Providence for an undisclosed amount. Upon completion, Baidu will have a substantial majority stake in iQiyi. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081103/BAIDULOGO )

iQiyi, launched in April 2010 and known as "Qiyi" until November 2011, is the first online video platform in China to focus exclusively on fully licensed, high-definition and professionally-produced content. In August 2012, iQiyi was ranked as the number one online video platform in China in terms of average time spent per user and number two in terms of total monthly time spent, according to iResearch, a China-based research firm. 

Baidu and Providence expect the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2012, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, iQiyi will be consolidated into Baidu's financial statements. iQiyi will continue to operate as a separate brand with its existing management team.

"Online video is a key strategic vertical for Baidu as user numbers and time-spend continue to increase exponentially, underscoring the tremendous potential in the sector," said Robin Li, chairman and CEO of Baidu. "We are very pleased with the progress iQiyi has made and have confidence that iQiyi's management will continue to grow its leading position. Going forward, we see users spending more and more time on online video and we will integrate iQiyi's content more seamlessly into Baidu's overall search and mobile services."

Mr. Li added, "I want to extend my appreciation to the Providence team for their contribution to and support of iQiyi over the last two-and-a-half years."

Dr. Yu Gong, founder and CEO of iQiyi, added, "iQiyi has established a great business foundation  and strong brand recognition and we look forward to leveraging our relationship with Baidu to further drive superior user and advertising customer experience."

About Baidu

Baidu, Inc. is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. As a technology-based media company, Baidu aims to provide the best way for people to find information. In addition to serving individual Internet search users, Baidu provides an effective platform for businesses to reach potential customers. Baidu's ADSs trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "BIDU". Currently, ten ADSs represent one Class A ordinary share.

About iQiyi

iQIYI (iQIYI.COM), formerly known as QIYI, is China's leading advertising supported online television and movie portal that focuses on fully licensed, high-definition, professionally produced contents. The company was invested by Baidu, Inc. and Providence Equity Partners in early 2010.

About Providence Equity Partners

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What Tech-Savvy Teenagers Want: Better IT Education and Mum on Facebook

SLOUGH, England, November 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         Survey reveals 6 out of 10 teenagers believe they deserve better technology

                                        education

    Current technology education in schools is not good enough, according to new data
released in the 2012 Realtime Generation Report
[http://www.uk.logicalis.com/knowledge-share/uk-realtime-generation-report.aspx ],
published by Logicalis UK [http://www.uk.logicalis.com ] today.

    That's just one finding in a survey of almost 1,000 13-17 year olds - The Realtime
Generation - revealing the digital behaviours, technology ambitions and opinions of UK
teenagers today.

    In the report, undertaken by UK teen website clubdtv Ltd, and commissioned by
Logicalis UK, 60% of UK teenagers felt that the government should provide them with better
technology education, with 44% fearing that poor IT education will block them from getting
a good job in the future.

    The call for improving IT education for future job prospects comes from the most
digitally connected members of our society, the survey finds. The report reveals that 70%
now use Facebook and Twitter to connect with parents and grandparents.

    The next stage in this generation's Facebook and social media habits is firmly on
building better family connections. With 4 in 10 believing the older generation is cut off
from their digital world, 77% are actively helping their parents and grandparents online
and get social.

    The full report is available to download at
http://www.uk.logicalis.com/knowledge-share/uk-realtime-generation-report.aspx.
Further findings from the report include:

    IT Education Vital to Career Prospects

    - Only 20% of teens feel technology education is good enough

       
        - 60% of UK teens felt that the government should provide them with better
          technology education.
        - 44% fear that poor technology education will block them from getting a good
          job in the future. Almost 8 in 10 (77%) of those that have considered a career believe
          good technology skills will make a positive difference to their employment prospects.
        - 1 in 5 want to work in the IT industry and over 50% believe technology will
          play a key role in whatever job they chose.
        - More than 1 in 10 have already programmed a computer. Of those that have not,
          35% know what it entails while only 25% say that they don't know what it means.

    The results of the survey come at a time when the government is focused on change for
technology education. However, when it comes to engaging with the Realtimers, just 18%
think the government understands why technology is important to their generation. Most
(63%) think the government is out of touch, with over half of those teenagers accusing
politicians of simply trying to look 'cool' when it comes to technology.

    Tom Kelly, MD of Logicalis UK, comments: "The Realtimers are the most tech-savvy
demographic in the UK, so it's telling that they believe the current state of IT education
is poor. However, we are starting to see synergy between the students' need to improve the
IT curriculum, and the government's actions.

    "With 1 in 10 teenagers already getting to grips with programming, and the positive
attitude they've shown toward technology careers and in the workplace, the latest
government initiatives around computer science in schools could prove a great success with
this generation."

    Facebook Bridges Generation Divide

    - 7 in 10 teens now connect with parents via social networking sites

       
        - Over 70% of respondents that expressed an opinion said they used Facebook
          and Twitter to communicate with parents and grandparents.
        - However, 65% said they still felt better connected to their friends than to
          their family through social networks.
        - 40% felt their grandparents were being cut off from the new digital world.
        - Almost 8 in 10 teenagers (77%) said that they have helped a parent or
          grandparent to access a website.

    "Our findings suggest that it is no longer 'uncool' to have elder family members as
'friends' on Facebook," explains Kelly. "In fact, it is now one of their preferred methods
of connecting. For these teens, breaking down the barriers between the generations means
building digital connections to those closest to them. We are seeing Realtimers actively
participating in closing the digital divide. Not only do they want to connect digitally to
their families, they are not waiting around for someone else to take the lead."

    Throughout the survey, the Realtime Generation sees technology as increasingly
critical not only for building positive family relations, but also to their future
prosperity and working lives. This is a recognition in-step with government ambitions for
the digital economy and society. Yet, the two sides are not fully engaged.

    Kelly concludes, "The survey shows there is still a divide between the digital
ambitions of the government and their investment in our children. If this survey reflects
the digital life for a teenager, there is more to do if the UK's ambition of becoming a
powerful knowledge economy is to become a reality. Educating and engaging effectively with
this Realtime Generation could make a significant difference to the economic future of the
UK."

       
        Contact:

        Greg Halse
        Logicalis@cohesive.uk.com
        +44(0)1291-637649

Logicalis UK

New Website Presents a Right-Brained Approach to Online Shopping

Gift Chameleon's unique color-coded shopping experience upstages big online retailers by giving color lovers a new way to find the latest and greatest gifts this holiday season.

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frustrated over the lack of alternative shopping options online, designers Jennifer Heller and Lindsay Gatz have just launched a website to appeal to the right side of the brain. Their new website Gift Chameleon (http://www.giftchameleon.com) aims to please fashionistas, the hard to please, the person with everything, color aficionados, or simply any shopper who wants a happy right brain.

"The typical online shopping experience is boring for the right side of your brain - the part that focuses on aesthetics and creativity," Heller said. "When searching for gifts on most sites, you can organize items by name, price, size or other technical specifications -- all left-brained ways of thinking. But what if you need to look items up based on their appearance? You can't ask Amazon to find you everything that's cute and green."

The reason, Heller points out, is because computers can't know if something is visually pleasing. In contrast, Gift Chameleon's staff scours the Web for attractive, colorful gift ideas that are then categorized by color, something not offered by online stores but a long-time method of organizing items by brick-and-mortar stores.

"The quick and increasing popularity of Pinterest shows how much right-brain thinkers needed attention in a predominantly left-brained Internet, and the way people categorize things they find on the Internet has revealed just how much of a need there is to radically change online shopping," Gatz said. "From t-shirts to iPhones, people often make purchases based on color. They love colors, and everyone has a favorite one, so why not shop the same way?"

And, with Gift Chameleon's website launch on Nov. 2, 2012, shoppers don't have to wait any longer. The site launch will include gift ideas for every color of the rainbow as well as gold, silver and animal print ideas.

Headquartered in Oakland, Calif., Gift Chameleon provides color lovers with a new way to shop. Color-coding its products, Gift Chameleon is a right-brain thinker's paradise. Bringing shoppers the best colorful products at competitive prices, Gift Chameleon makes online shopping fun again.

For more information about Gift Chameleon, visit http://www.giftchameleon.com.

Contact: Jennifer Heller
Gift Chameleon
(510) 473-2329

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Cricket Launches Muve First Artist Challenge, Empowering Fans to Select Muve Music's Next Breakthrough Artist

- Seven Up-and-Coming Artists Compete for Social Fan Votes on Cricket's Facebook Page -

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket today announced its inaugural Muve First Artist Challenge. The challenge, set to run for six weeks on the Cricket Wireless Facebook page, will profile seven up and coming artists and encourage fans to vote for their favorite. The winning artist will be named the official January 2013 Muve First Artist of the month. As a Muve First featured artist on Muve Music, artists gain instant recognition and engagement with branded call-to-action banners in "Get Music"- the music discovery application for Muve Music- that link directly to their album or tracks on the service. Additionally, Muve First artists are promoted on Cricket's website and through its social media channels, helping to increase the artists' visibility among fans as they work to achieve their personal music aspirations.

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Cricket Wireless Facebook fans may vote for their favorite of the seven artists through December 3, 2012. Voting is easy: fans can visit the Cricket Wireless Facebook page and find the Muve First Artist Challenge tab, where each artist will have a designated voting button next to their profile. Each week, new video and audio content will be added to the individual artist pages to help Muve Music fans decide the top performer. Every two weeks, two artists will be eliminated. At the end of six weeks the remaining artist with the most votes will be declared the January 2013 Muve First Artist of the month. This is Cricket's first fan-elected Muve Music artist competition. The company plans to conduct future challenges and explore additional music genres that reflect the diverse music tastes of its rapidly growing customer base.

About the Muve First Artist Challenge

For this challenge, Cricket chose seven of the most buzzed-about artists across the R&B and hip hop landscape, which happen to be two of the hottest genres on the service. The complete roster of artists who accepted the challenge and are competing for the January Muve First spot includes the following:

    --  Former X-Factor finalist Marcus Canty
    --  Lyricist and video game track-maker Skyzoo
    --  Harvard-educated, Grammy-nominated artist Ryan Leslie
    --  New Orleans rapper and scene-stealer 3D Na'tee
    --  R&B phenomenon Jonn Hart
    --  R&B singer-songwriter Tarvoria
    --  Radio DJ and rapper Tex James
The challenge is now open. All Muve Music and Cricket Wireless customers are encouraged to start voting for their favorite artist today. Upon casting their ballot, Muve First Artist Challenge voters will be entered to win a weekly giveaway from Cricket. Fans are encouraged to vote every week during the six week promotion.

For more details on the Muve First Artist Challenge and other exclusive music content, follow Cricket Wireless on Facebook and Twitter (@Cricketnation).

How to get Muve Music

Muve Music's mobile music service is available on the HTC One V, HTC Desire C, ZTE Engage, Huawei Mercury, Huawei Ascend Q, Huawei Ascend II, Samsung Vitality, ZTE Score and the ZTE Chorus at Cricket company-owned stores, online at http://www.mycricket.com and through select partner retail outlets. Additional accessories are available for purchase, including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly.

With the ever-growing Muve Music song catalog, customers can choose from millions of songs featuring the hottest artists from thousands of record labels, which are distributed through Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and global rights agency Merlin, as well as independents CD Baby, IODA, INgrooves, The Orchard and TuneCore.

Muve Music, now included in Cricket's unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data plus music rate plans, provides customers exclusive access to artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music's monthly artist programs.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving approximately 6 million customers. Cricket offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. Cricket's innovative products and services including the award-winning Muve Music(®) - the first music service designed for a wireless phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

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Search Minerals Phase III Drilling Increases Foxtrot REE Project Resource Estimate by 55% of Similar Grade

VANCOUVER, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Search Minerals Inc. ("Search" or the "Company") (TSXV: SMY) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alterra Resources Inc., are pleased to
announce that Roscoe Postle Associates (RPA) have prepaed an updated
mineral resource estimates for the Foxtrot Projectin the Port Hope Simpson Rare Earth Element (REE) District in
southeastern Labrador.

HIGHLIGHTS

        --  A 270% increase in Indicated Resources, largely from extending
            the initial resource to depth.

        --  9,229,000 tonnes of Indicated Mineral Resources with a grade of
            0.17% heavy rare earth elements (HREE+Y), equivalent to 0.21%
            heavy rare earth oxides (HREO+Y), and

      o 0.88% total rare earth elements (TREE+Y), equivalent to 1.07% heavy
        rare earth oxides (HREO+Y), including 189 ppm dysprosium (218 ppm
        Dy2O3) and 1,442 ppm neodymium  (1,687 Nd2O3).

        --  5,165,000 tonnes of Inferred Mineral Resources with a grade of
            0.16% HREE+Y (0.20% HREO+Y) and 0.77% TREE+Y (0.93% TREO+Y),
            including 176 ppm Dy (202 ppm Dy2O3) and 1,233 ppm Nd (1,442
            Nd2O3).

        --  A continuous band of higher-grade mineralization, amenable to
            lower tonnage underground mining, containing a majority of the
            resources.

        --  A broader zone with larger tonnages of mineralization slightly
            lower in grade, and amenable to open pit mining.

        --  The deposit remains open at depth along more than 500m of
            strike length.

Jim Clucas, President and CEO of Search Minerals, stated "The latest RPA resource estimate reflects the results from all three
successful drill programs at Foxtrot.  The significant increase in both
size and quality of the resource gives us the flexibility to consider
different production scenarios including a starter pit and a smaller
high grade underground mine.  This case should result in significantly
reduced capital costs and a faster payback as well as reducing the
environmental footprint."

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

The resource estimate was carried out by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc.
(RPA), and is an update on the initial resource estimate, dated Sep.
30, 2011. Table 1 provides a summary of the mineral resource inventory
from the block model, using a reporting cutoff of 130 ppm Dy (150 ppm
Dy(2)O(3)), the heavy rare earth element with the greatest in situ value at
Foxtrot. This summary also reports the grade of neodymium, the light
rare earth with the greatest in situ value.

The focus of exploration has been a steeply dipping tabular zone that
has a true width of 60m to 100m. This zone consists of inter-layered
bands of mafic and felsic volcanics, with the felsic bands hosting the
economic mineralization. Mineral Resources are limited to the portions
of the zone logged as felsic.  Drilling to date has established strong
REE mineralization over a near-surface strike length of more than 2,000
meters, and identified a Central Area with high economic potential, to
a depth of 450m. Horizontal extensions of the Central Area, primarily
to the west, are generally thinner; the HREE grades are similar to
those in the Central Area, and the LREE grades are generally lower. All
of the Indicated resources lie in the well-drilled heart of the Central
Area; Inferred resources lie at depth in the Central Area, and in the
eastern and western extensions.

Table 1. Estimated open pit mineral resources for the Foxtrot Project,
at a Dy cutoff
  of 130 ppm (equivalent to a Dy(2)O(3) cutoff of 150 ppm), as of September 30(th), 2012.

                               Tonnage   Dy    Nd
                                 (in     (in   (in     Y     HREE+Y TREE+Y
    Classification     Zone    tonnes)  ppm)  ppm)  (in ppm) (in %) (in %)

       Indicated     Central  9,229,000  189  1,442   1,040   0.17   0.88

       Indicated   Extensions      --     --    --      --      --     --

           INDICATED TOTAL    9,229,000  189  1,442   1,040   0.17   0.88

                                                                         

        Inferred     Central  3,291,000  178  1,339    982    0.16   0.83

        Inferred   Extensions 1,874,000  171  1,046    960    0.16   0.67

            INFERRED TOTAL    5,165,000  176  1,233    974    0.16   0.77

                                                                     

                                                                     

                               Tonnage  Dy2O3 Nd2O3
                                 (in     (in   (in    Y2O3   HREO+Y TREO+Y
    Classification     Zone    tonnes)  ppm)  ppm)  (in ppm) (in %) (in %)

       Indicated     Central  9,229,000  218  1,687   1,345   0.21   1.07

       Indicated   Extensions      --     --    --      --      --     --

           INDICATED TOTAL    9,229,000  217  1,687   1,320   0.21   1.06

                                                                         

        Inferred     Central  3,291,000  205  1,567   1,247   0.20   1.00

        Inferred   Extensions 1,874,000  197  1,224   1,219   0.19   0.81

            INFERRED TOTAL    5,165,000  202  1,442   1,237   0.20   0.93

      1. The elements that contribute to the HREE+Y total, and whose oxides
         contribute to the HREO+Y total, are: Y, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er,
         Tm, Yb and Lu.
      2. Numbers are rounded to reflect the precision of the estimated
         tonnages and grades.
      3. Estimated mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not
         have demonstrated economic viability.
      4. An average dry bulk density of 2.71 tonnes per cubic meter (t/m3)
         was used for felsic rocks and 2.88 t/m3 for mafic rocks.
      5. Grades were interpolated using ordinary kriging.
      6. Resources have been classified using the Definition Standards of
         the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM);
         details of the classification procedures are provided in the text
         below.
      7. The decision to base the reporting cutoff on dysprosium is based
         on its current and recent market value and on its grade, the
         combination of which makes it the project's predominant heavy rare
         earth element in terms of in situ value. It is possible that, in
         the future, the project's reporting cutoff will incorporate other
         rare earth elements.
      8. There are no known legal, political, environmental, or other risks
         that could materially affect the potential development of the
         mineral resources.

A complete tabulation of the grades of the entire suite of elements, and
their oxides, are given at the end of this news release in Table 3.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE POTENTIAL

On every section through the Central Area, the deepest holes show strong
mineralization, including the section on which a hole reached
mineralization at a vertical depth of about 450m. This indicates
potential for a significant increase in resources at depth in the
Central Area, where the deposit remains open at depth along the entire
500m.

The eastern and western extensions have been tested to a depth of only
50-100m, and their down-dip extensions remain targets for future
drilling. In the west, where several sections show a consistent band of
high-grade mineralization that remains open at depth, future drilling
may add to the current resources.

HIGH-GRADE CENTRAL BAND

RPA carried out a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on a bulk open
pit mining scenario (results were disclosed in a press release dated
May 1, 2012).  The PEA indicated that material at 130 ppm Dy has a net
smelter return (NSR) well above the marginal cost of mining and
processing. Since the project's economic viability will depend on the
details of metal prices, metallurgical recovery factors, and costs, the
project's mineral resources may, in future, be reported at lower or
higher cutoffs. Table 2 shows the sensitivity of tonnage and grade to
the reporting cutoff, using a range of Dy cutoffs.

Table 2 shows that there is a sizeable resource at higher cutoff grades,
with 80% of the Indicated tonnage and 70% of the Inferred tonnage being
above a 150 ppm Dy cutoff (173 ppm Dy(2)O(3)). The vast majority of these high-grade resources lie along three
continuous bands of felsic material that lie close to the footwall of
the broader felsic zone. With widths of 5-20m, and with near-vertical
dips, these bands are amenable to small-scale underground mining.

Table 2. Sensitivity of the project's total open pit mineral
resources to changes in the Dy cutoff grade.

                     Dy

                   Cutoff
                   Grade   Tonnage   Dy
                    (in      (in     (in     Nd       Y     HREE+Y TREE+Y
    Classification  ppm)   tonnes)  ppm)  (in ppm) (in ppm) (in %) (in %)

       Indicated     130  9,229,000  189    1,442    1,040   0.17   0.88

                     150  7,653,000  199    1,515    1,094   0.18   0.93

                     170  6,056,000  210    1,594    1,149   0.19   0.97

                     190  4,605,000  219    1,660    1,198   0.20   1.01

                                                                       

        Inferred     130  5,165,000  176    1,233     974    0.16   0.77

                     150  3,661,000  191    1,371    1,058   0.18   0.86

                     170  2,537,000  204    1,523    1,137   0.19   0.95

                     190  1,654,000  218    1,673    1,217   0.20   1.04

                                                                   

                   Dy2O3
                   Cutoff
                   Grade   Tonnage  Dy2O3
                    (in      (in     (in   Nd2O3     Y2O3   HREO+Y TREO+Y
    Classification  ppm)   tonnes)  ppm)  (in ppm) (in ppm) (in %) (in %)

       Indicated     150  9,229,000  217    1,687    1,320   0.21   1.06

                     173  7,653,000  229    1,772    1,389   0.22   1.11

                     196  6,056,000  241    1,865    1,459   0.24   1.17

                     219  4,605,000  252    1,943    1,521   0.25   1.22

                                                                       

        Inferred     150  5,165,000  202    1,442    1,237   0.20   0.93

                     173  3,661,000  219    1,604    1,343   0.22   1.03

                     196  2,537,000  235    1,782    1,444   0.23   1.14

                     219  1,654,000  251    1,957    1,545   0.25   1.25

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATION AND CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES

The mineral resource estimates are based on assay results obtained from
channel samples and from three drilling campaigns. The Phase I drilling
campaign was completed in 2010/2011 and consisted of 23 diamond drill
holes totaling 3,955m. The Phase II drilling program was completed in
the summer of 2011 and consisted of 20 diamond drill holes totaling
4,083m. The Phase III drilling campaign was completed in spring 2012
and consisted of 29 diamond drill holes totaling  10,836m. The channel
sampling program was completed in 2011 and consisted of 269m of samples
taken from ten channel cuts across the full width of the mineralized
zone exposed at surface.

Mineral resources were estimated by ordinary kriging, a geostatistical
estimation method that uses information on the spatial continuity of
grades. A search ellipse with a radius of 140m (along strike) by 70m
(down dip) by 5m (across the mineralized zone) was used. The search
ellipse was sub-divided into octants (eight sectors) and within each
octant the assay data from a maximum of three sample intervals were
used for grade estimation. The variogram model used for ordinary
kriging had ranges of correlation equal to the radiuses of the search
ellipse and its orientation was aligned with the search ellipse. With
the rare earth elements all being strongly correlated with each other,
the same variogram model was used for the estimation of all rare earth
grades.

Within 10x5x10m blocks, the tonnage of felsic material was estimated
using the nearby samples, and the grades of the complete rare earth
element suite were estimated using the assays from the nearby felsic
samples.

Mineral resources were classified as Indicated if the block estimate was
based on samples in all eight octants, which restricts the Indicated
resources to the well-drilled heart of the felsic zone. Blocks were
classified as Inferred if their estimate was based on assays from at
least two different drill holes within the range of correlation as
defined by the variogram. In the down-dip direction, Inferred resources
were required to be within 50m of the base of current drilling.

Two ISO-certified commercial laboratories have been used for the assays
used in these resource estimates. The primary lab is the Activation
Laboratories Ltd. (ActLabs) facility in Ancaster, Ontario; the
secondary lab, used for check purposes, is the SGS facility in Toronto,
Ontario. The reliability of the assay information was established
through two quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, one
conducted and monitored by Search Minerals and its consultants and the
other conducted and monitored internally by ActLabs. Both QA/QC
programs use certified reference materials and blanks to check the
accuracy and precision of the assay information provided by the
laboratory; the internal program of ActLabs also uses pulp duplicates
to monitor the reliability of the data.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Mohan Srivastava (P.Geo), an independent consultant, is the Qualified
Person (QP) responsible for the calculation and classification of the
mineral resource estimate; Mr. Srivastava has also reviewed and
approved the technical disclosure in this news release. A National
Instrument 43-101 Technical Report will be filed by Search Minerals on
SEDAR within 45 days of the date of this news release.

Table 3. Element and oxide grades for open pit mineral resources, at a
Dy cutoff grade
of 130 ppm (equivalent to a Dy(2)O(3)cutoff of 150 ppm), as of September 30(th), 2012.

                                   INDICATED                        INFERRED

                     Central  Extensions   TOTAL     Central  Extensions    TOTAL

     Tonnage (t)    9,229,000       --   9,229,00   3,291,000 1,874,000  5,165,000

    Element Units                                                               

        Y    Ppm       1,040        --     1,040        982        960       974

       La    Ppm       1,646        --     1,646       1,564     1,183      1,426

       Ce    Ppm       3,337        --     3,337       3,139     2,429      2,881

       Pr    Ppm        384         --      384         359        280       330

       Nd    Ppm       1,442        --     1,442       1,339     1,046      1,233

       Sm    Ppm        262         --      262         245        197       228

       Eu    Ppm         13         --       13          12         9         11

       Gd    Ppm        205         --      205         193        165       183

       Tb    Ppm         33         --       33          30         28        30

       Dy    Ppm        189         --      189         178        171       176

       Ho    Ppm         37         --       37          35         34        34

       Er    Ppm        103         --      103          98         98        98

       Tm    Ppm         15         --       15          14         15        14

       Yb    Ppm         92         --       92          88         95        91

       Lu    Ppm         14         --       14          13         15        14

       Zr    Ppm       9,619        --     9,619       9,538     10,987    10,064

       Nb    Ppm        626         --      626         585        455       538

      LREE     %       0.71         --      0.71       0.66       0.51      0.61

      HREE     %       0.17         --      0.17       0.16       0.16      0.16

      TREE     %       0.88         --      0.88       0.83       0.67      0.77

     Oxide  Units                                                               

      Y2O3   Ppm       1,320        --     1,320       1,247     1,219      1,237

     La2O3   Ppm       1,926        --     1,926       1,830     1,385      1,669

      CeO2   Ppm       4,105        --     4,105       3,861     2,988      3,544

    Pr6O11   Ppm        465         --      465         434        339       400

     Nd2O3   Ppm       1,687        --     1,687       1,567     1,224      1,442

     Sm2O3   Ppm        303         --      303         285        228       264

     Eu2O3   Ppm         15         --       15          14         10        13

     Gd2O3   Ppm        236         --      236         222        190       210

     Tb4O7   Ppm         38         --       38          36         33        35

     Dy2O3   Ppm        217         --      217         205        197       202

     Ho2O3   Ppm         42         --       42          40         39        39

     Er2O3   Ppm        118         --      118         112        112       112

     Tm2O3   Ppm         17         --       17          16         17        16

     Yb2O3   Ppm        105         --      105         100        109       103

     Lu2O3   Ppm         16         --       16          15         17        16

      ZrO2   Ppm      12,985        --    12,985      12,877     14,832    13,586

     Nb2O5   Ppm        789         --      789         737        573       677

      LREO     %       0.85         --      0.85        0.8       0.62      0.73

      HREO     %       0.21         --      0.21        0.2       0.19       0.2

      TREO     %       1.06         --      1.07       1.05       0.81      0.93

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

About Search:

Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV:SMY) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed
company, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. Search is the discoverer of
the Port Hope Simpson REE District, a highly prospective light and
heavy REE belt located in southeast Labrador. The company controls a
dominant land position in a belt 135km long and up to 12km wide.  In
addition, Search has a number of other mineral prospects in its
portfolio located in Newfoundland and Labrador, including a number of
claims in the Strange Lake Complex, where Quest Rare Minerals has an
earn-in agreement with the Company; and at the Red Wine Complex, where
Great Western Minerals Group has a Joint Venture with the Company.

Furthermore, Search Minerals is the owner of the Starved Acid Leaching
Technology (patents pending) ("SALT"), a process with the potential to
economically recover nickel and cobalt from known deposits currently
considered sub economic.

Search Minerals is led by a management team and Board of Directors with
a proven track record in the mining industry. The Company has
experienced geological and metallurgical teams led by Dr. Randy Miller
and Dr. David Dreisinger respectively.

All material information on the Company may be found on its website at http://www.searchminerals.ca and on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.

Cautionary Statement:

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results,
performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from these
forward- looking statements include those risks set out in Search's
public documents filed on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.  Although Search believes that the assumptions and factors used in
preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the
date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such
events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where
required by law, Search disclaims any intention or obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Search Minerals Inc.

Search Minerals Inc.

CONTACT:  Jim Clucas
President & Chief Executive Officer
T: 604-688-6180
E: jimclucas@searchminerals.ca

Weejot.com launches mobile web app programming into U.S. Higher Education Market

Winston Salem State University announces implementation of mobile apps service

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile start-up Weejot.com has launched an initiative to get university students across the United States programming for the mobile web using its enterprise class mobile app publishing service.

Designed to enable organizations to rapidly design and deploy mobile apps to any device in real time, the Weejot.com service is being used by universities and colleges to build out apps for students and prospective students.

In order to foster an enthusiasm for app development and programming, the creators of Weejot.com have decided to give Weejot accounts to every student on any campus using the service. Universities and colleges can evaluate the platform for free by requesting an invite code from the Weejot.com website.

Weejot.com uses HTML5, JavaScript and JQueryMobile to display apps that look and feel like native device apps without the need for app stores. Using the Weejot SDK, developers can create their own 'app templates' that enable non-technical users to create apps.

Winston Salem State University is the latest institution to move forward with implementing Weejot.

"We are thrilled with what Weejot has to offer. We can build out a mobile experience in minutes and make changes in real-time," said Justin McKenzie, CIO at Winston Salem. "Weejot.com is powerful and easy to use, it's going to cause a real stir in the higher ed community. It's also low cost and can be implemented almost instantly and that will save institutions thousands of dollars in mobile investment, not to mention time to market."

One recent 'AppTemplate' developed by the Chicago-based Jadu, Inc., the creators of the Weejot.com service, provides instantaneous social media aggregation. Aptly named JotSocial, the aggregator enables users to simply enter their corporate Facebook page, YouTube account and multiple Twitter accounts to display a mobile 'mash up' of social content in a single feed.

"We're really excited about getting students writing mobile web apps," said Suraj Kika, CEO of Weejot.com. "For years we've been searching hard for talented software engineers, taking in new grads and training them to write secure and elegant code for the web. Now we have a real shot at providing students with real world skills and a service that can help them shape their careers. We want to build a nation of mobile web programmers and entrepreneurs."

The Weejot for Education service will be officially launched at EDUCAUSE 2012 in Denver, CO, on November 6, 2012--where attendees can meet the team behind Weejot.com at booth 653.

Weejot.com has experienced success in the government sector in Europe, with many UK government agencies using the service to deploy apps to the public.

Media contact:
Matt Culpin
pr@jadu.net
T: (877) 411-6959 - North America
T: +44 (0) 116 222 7242 - UK & Europe

SOURCE  Weejot.com

Weejot.com

Web Site: http://weejot.com

Follett's Integration of Destiny 10.5 with FollettShelf, Follett Digital Reader provides richer reading, learning environment

'Impressive enhancements' earn praise from customers

MCHENRY, Ill., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Follett School and Library Group (FSLG) has released new solutions to support a student-focused digital learning environment with its integration of Destiny 10.5, FollettShelf (the company's cloud-based virtual bookshelf) and the Follett Digital Reader, which provides a simpler and richer Follett eBook mobile reading experience from various platforms and devices.

The integration is designed to make a district's library more efficient and effective by providing engaging tools for students and teachers to find, share and use digital resources more efficiently, and to support anytime, anywhere learning. In addition, Follett's eBook enhancements allow customers to move seamlessly from an interactive whiteboard to a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, and even a smartphone.

Follett's ongoing efforts to support 21st century technology skills, as well as Common Core State Standards, has impressed customers who received an early look through the Follett First Look member-based program.

"Follett continues to provide impressive enhancements to all of their products," said Angela Green, technology resource coordinator for Consolidated School District 158 in Algonquin, Ill.  "As we move deeper into one-to-one initiatives with our students, we are ecstatic about the development of FollettShelf/eBooks and the Follett Digital Reader."

Green, whose district uses the Destiny suite of market leading solutions - Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Textbook Manager and Destiny Asset Manager - said she especially appreciates that Follett continues to offer flexible features. Green singled out the new Follett Destiny Mobile app as well as reporting features in Destiny 10.5, such as an enhanced dashboard for the Textbook and Asset solutions that will now show data instantly and graphically in one, easy-to-view display, providing the ability for users to make better, informed decisions on inventory.

"As our technologies evolve," Green added, "we look to Follett to provide easy and efficient ways for us to enter and track our assets and Destiny 10.5 does not disappoint."

The enhancements to Follett eBooks are equally powerful. All Follett eBooks use the proprietary Follett Digital Reader, which provides one consistent reading environment, includes a built-in dictionary and allows students to take notes and bookmark pages.

In Parkersburg, W.V., the enhanced eBook mobile reading experiences being provided by Follett also are being met with rave reviews.

"Now students can read anywhere, anytime and teachers can design lessons around literature, with the use of virtual resources available in their school media centers," said Pam Hornbeck, media/technology coordinator for Wood County Schools. "Follett continues to strive to offer the latest tools needed to meet today's fast-paced, ever changing media needs. We look forward to the future and the continued leadership Follett demonstrates in this field."

Green and Hornbeck are two of the original participants in the Follett First Look program, which allows a select group of customers to work closely with Follett to provide timely and relevant feedback by using the platforms and content in a way that replicates their normal processes.

FSLG includes Follett Software Company, Follett Library Resources, Follett Educational Services and Follett International. With a global footprint in 110 countries, the group boasts more than 70,000 K-12 customers and helps to guide more than 35 million students toward achievement.

About Follett School and Library Group | http://www.follett.com
Follett is the largest provider of educational materials and technology solutions to PreK-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide.  Follett distributes books, reference materials, digital resources, eBooks and audiovisual materials, as well as pre-owned textbooks. Follett also is one of the leading providers of integrated educational technology for the management of physical and digital assets, the tracking, storing and analyzing of academic data, and digital learning environment tools for the classroom focusing on student achievement.

About Follett
Follett Corporation is a $2.7 billion, privately held company that provides products, services and solutions to the educational marketplace. Follett Corporation was founded in 1873, and today is headquartered in River Grove, Illinois.

SOURCE  Follett School and Library Group

Follett School and Library Group

CONTACT: Doug Thompson, Thompson Drake Public Relations, +1-541-322-9345, +1-541-419-4471 (cell), doug@thompsondrake.com

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

AIRMALL® at BWI Offers Travelers Hands-On Shopping Experience with Opening of Tech Interaction

--Customers Can Research and Test Electronics While in the Store --

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRMALL® USA, the leading airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is offering travelers a unique, hands-on shopping experience with the opening of Tech Interaction (987 sq. ft.) on Concourse D.  At Tech Interaction, with the assistance of Solutions Specialists, customers have the ability to digitally find their electronic solutions by navigating through high-end touch screens located throughout the store, test out equipment and examine the merchandise to find the perfect technological device to fit their needs. Travelers can also experience the comfort and superior sound quality of a custom-made set of EERS(TM) headphones, which are available exclusively at Tech Interaction.

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"At AIRMALL, we know that travelers are focused on staying connected and getting their hands on the latest tech devices.  Tech Interaction lets them touch and try out the latest devices," said Brett Kelly, vice president of AIRMALL Maryland.  "Tech Interaction offers something for everyone traveling through BWI - from tech-savvy teenagers to business travelers to families with young children."

Tech Interaction is a retail concept from APW Brands.  The retailer also opened a location at the AIRMALL at Pittsburgh International Airport in the spring of this year.

For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com.   

About AIRMALL® USA
AIRMALL® USA is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at Pittsburgh International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (terminals B and E), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.  The leading airport concessions model in North America, AIRMALL USA continues to boast among the highest per-passenger spends on the continent and consistently receives accolades for innovation and customer service.  AIRMALL USA is owned by Prospect Capital Corporation, a leading New York investment company founded in 1988.  For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com. 

Contact: Jeff Donaldson
For AIRMALL USA
412-642-7700
jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com

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Miller Heiman Unveils Strategic Selling® iPad App for Salesforce.com

Miller Heiman's most widely-adopted sales methodology is now available via mobile platform to support salesperson productivity in the field.

RENO, Nev., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Miller Heiman today announced the release of the Blue Sheet iPad Appfor Salesforce.com. The App expands Miller Heiman's popular suite of sales process enablement tools to a mobile platform to enable its customers to more easily and conveniently sync information about the management of current sales opportunities with Salesforce.com.

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"This iPad App represents the first phase of our mobile strategy to add flexibility and mobility for our clients who use these devices in the field," said Leigh Hooker, Miller Heiman Chief Operating Officer. "This release supports the needs of our customers who are looking to drive greater salesperson productivity and improve the accuracy and reliability of their CRM data by connecting technology with the way salespeople sell. "

Miller Heiman's Strategic Selling® methodology helps salespeople develop comprehensive strategies to win sales opportunities. As part of the Sales Access Manager? platform, this new mobile application of the Strategic Selling® Blue Sheet further expands Miller Heiman's existing technology solutions to continue to support sales leaders in driving improvements in CRM systems integration, use and adoption.

The new Miller Heiman Blue Sheet iPad App is compatible with the iPad 2, 3 and 4, the new iPad mini. Use of this free App is exclusively available to Miller Heiman customers who are Sales Access Manager? license-holders, for details click here.

About Miller Heiman

Miller Heiman is a proven leader in sales performance, bringing game-changing insight to sales leaders worldwide for more than 35 years. With the experience gained from over 15,000 engagements, working with one million plus alumni, we help businesses implement sales-execution best practices to increase close rates, reduce sales cycles and lower the cost of complex sales. Our clients profit from our world-class selling system and repeatable methodologies, which leverage extensive research and a precise, customer-centric approach to promote sustained results. With offices around the world (United States, United Kingdom and Australia), Miller Heiman delivers consistent and timely results. For more information, visit http://www.millerheiman.com or call Jennifer Vodehnal, Director of Corporate Communications,  +1-877-678-3380 -  jvodehnal@millerheiman.com.

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

Chartboost Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Strong Performance and International Expansion

Company's Global Network Includes Over 8,000 Mobile Games, Surpasses 4 Billion Game Sessions per Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartboost (http://www.chartboost.com) - the leading alternative to traditional mobile game ad networks - today announced its platform is now driving four billion game sessions per month. Since November 2011, Chartboost has attracted some of the industry's biggest mobile game makers to its global network, including TinyCo, PocketGems, Kiloo and Get Set Games, who leverage the company's technology to drive game downloads and profits.

"One year out Chartboost is not just independent, profitable, and rapidly growing, but we are taking market share away from traditional mobile game ad networks," said Maria Alegre, CEO, Chartboost. "More than any of our competitors, we know games and we know developers. We know how developers work, how games monetize, and how users discover new, great games. This has set us apart and we look forward to continue leading the industry."

In the past nine months, Chartboost has seen the number of game sessions initiated by its technology increase 300%, propelling the total number of sessions to more than four billion per month. This network now includes over 8,000 games, a 700% increase since the start of the year, when the Chartboost network hosted 1,000 mobile games. Chartboost also now reaches over 105 million unique visitors.

Over the past year, Chartboost has grown its operations in San Francisco and beyond. In San Francisco, the company is in the final stages of moving into new office space five times bigger than its current home and plans to double the size of its local team over the next six months. Chartboost has also recently moved further into the APAC market with new hires for China, South Korea, and Japan.

The Chartboost platform has the only Direct Deals Marketplace with a social network for game developers to negotiate advertising deals, giving them the tools to create profitable businesses. Chartboost also offers the industry's most transparent games-only network, where developers can test interstitial campaigns with thousands of games, identify the best performing partners, and use different portfolios of games from the network to increase App Store success.

For more information about Chartboost, or to learn how you can grow your app business, visit http://www.chartboost.com.

About Chartboost

Chartboost is the platform for game developers to reach more gamers and make more money without the need of an ad network. The company reaches hundreds of millions of unique users in over 100 countries, drives over 4 billion game sessions per month in their network, and works with companies like Backflip, Beeline, Booyah, Crowdstar, Disney Mobile, Gameloft, Get Set Games, GREE, Kabam, Kiloo, Playfirst, The Playforge, Pocket Gems, SGN, TinyCo, and many other lead game developers. Chartboost has raised $2M from Translink Capital, SK Telecom Ventures, and XG Ventures. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2011, more information on Chartboost can be found at:http://chartboost.com.

Media Contact

Andrew Karl, TriplePoint PR
press@chartboost.com, akarl@triplepointpr.com
(203) 314-6255 

SOURCE  Chartboost

Chartboost

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

First software designed for the exempt market securities industry launches today

Exempt Logic is designed to streamline work for and increase
transparency between dealers and issuers

WINNIPEG, Nov. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Today, Exempt Logic Corp. launched beta
access to its software product for the exempt market industry. Exempt
Logic is the first application developed for the industry and is the
result of years of development by a team based in Winnipeg.

"We are so excited to introduce the exempt market industry to Exempt
Logic," said Sheldon Stier, Founder & CEO of Exempt Logic. "Exempt
Logic is the result of years of experience in the industry, wishing
there was a better and more efficient way to run a boutique investment
firm. This product is our solution and it's going to change the way
the  exempt market does business - for both dealers and issuers." 

Exempt Logic is a cloud-based software application that streamlines
compliance, sales, and administrative functions. Designed as a hub for
both dealers and issuers, Exempt Logic lets these companies satisfy
every regulatory  requirement - in every jurisdiction - with the click
of a button. Exempt Logic provides real time information on a secure
and private platform that can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the
world and is iPhone / iPad compatible. Users can easily create reports
like client statements, transaction confirmations, and other regulatory
reporting documents required by both issuers and dealers.

"What we love most about Exempt Logic is that it doesn't add work for
anyone," Stier said. "Everyone will follow the same steps they've
always followed - but that information will now be centralized, and
timely information will be shared between dealers and issuers so you
aren't repeating a step that's already been done."

"Our ultimate goal is transparency," Stier continued. "We can all do our
jobs better if we can see important data, share relevant information,
and keep up to date on every offering. Now, dealers know more about
what they're selling - and can be 100% confident that it's still
available. Issuers can see exactly how their offerings are selling.
It's common sense, if you think about it - but someone needed to build
the product. With Exempt Logic, we've filled that need and we've
created a platform that will help the exempt market industry grow and
thrive." 

For a limited time, beta access to Exempt Logic is FREE for dealers.
Visit  exemptlogic.ca  to learn more. 

About Exempt Logic Corp.

Exempt Logic is a cloud-based software application that streamlines
compliance, sales, and administration to help you reach your full profit
potential. Designed as a hub for both dealers and issuers in the exempt
market, Exempt Logic lets you satisfy every regulatory requirement - in
every jurisdiction - with the click of a button.  Development of the
software that would become Exempt Logic began in 2009. The product was
made available through a beta launch on November 1, 2012 and is
scheduled for full release on January 1, 2013. Learn more at  exemptlogic.ca.

SOURCE  Exempt Logic Corp

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Exempt Logic Corp

CONTACT:  Lindsay Wright
lindsay.wright@mts.net
204 291 2151

Tapjoy Introduces User Retention Solution For Developers

Tapjoy Reconnect brings user choice and rewards to re-engagement for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapjoy, Inc., a leading mobile advertising and publishing platform, today announced Tapjoy Reconnect, a powerful new ad unit for app developers to improve retention rates and increase user loyalty.

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Retention and loyalty are two of the biggest challenges that app developers face. Therefore, in order to maximize acquisition efforts, reconnecting with consumers is a must. Most re-engagement solutions, however, are intrusive, expensive or both. Through Tapjoy Reconnect, app developers can reach out to consumers directly through the Tapjoy offerwall, where consumers can choose to re-engage with their app.

This approach to re-engagement offers a more consumer-centric and efficient alternative to push notifications. With push notifications, developers may pay on volume, without knowing whether the user has push notifications enabled or not, and with no guarantee that the user ever re-engaged with their app. With Tapjoy Reconnect, a developer will only pay when the user chooses to re-engage with their app.

"We've found that when you provide users with choice, it builds brand affinity and increases the likelihood of retaining users long-term," said Chris Akhavan, Vice President and General Manager, Partnerships & Strategic Operations at Tapjoy. "With Tapjoy Reconnect, we provide consumers with the choice to re-engage, while also providing a powerful tool to our partners to help boost retention in a less intrusive way."

Unlike other re-engagement solutions, Tapjoy Reconnect places users directly at a specific point within an app from the Tapjoy offerwall. While the success of other solutions depends on the user scrolling through all the apps on their device to return to the app, Tapjoy Reconnect minimizes that friction by taking the user directly within the app they choose.

"For established apps, finding creative ways to reach out to users who may have uninstalled or disabled push notifications is a must," said Ryan Chelsey, Product Manager, Smule. "Tapjoy Reconnect provides another look at re-engagement that's non-intrusive and provides users with the choice to re-engage."

Upon launching the desired app, Tapjoy Reconnect can be used to motivate users to complete any sort of desired action. For example, developers can reward them for coming back to complete an unfinished level or discover a new part of an app.

Additional Resources:

    --  For more details on Tapjoy Reconnect, read a blog post from product
        manager Jon Gronberg and software engineer Chris Nixon, and see the
        Tapjoy Reconnect landing page on Tapjoy.com.
About Tapjoy

Tapjoy is a mobile advertising and monetization platform whose unique Mobile Value Exchange model allows users to select personalized advertisements with which to engage for virtual currency or premium content. Tapjoy helps unlock mobile joy by empowering more than 900 million mobile users who choose to watch videos, subscribe to services, install applications and participate in other types of advertisements in exchange for virtual currency they can use in their favorite apps. Tapjoy's turnkey in-app advertising platform helps developers acquire cost-effective, high-value new users and monetize their applications, while its powerful advertising marketplace lets brand advertisers reach a global mobile audience spanning more than 75,000 applications. Tapjoy is backed by top-tier investors including J.P.Morgan Asset Management, Rho Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, InterWest Partners and D.E. Shaw Ventures. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, London, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo. For more information, please visit http://www.tapjoy.com.

Tapjoy and the Tapjoy logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tapjoy, Inc. All third party logos and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Tapjoy, Inc.

CONTACT: Andy Lutzky, +1-650-281-9023, andy.lutzky@tapjoy.com

Web Site: http://tapjoy.com

EDC Partners with HP on Expanded e-Learning Program for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offers free IT and business skills for users globally

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the many people around the world who are miles away from the expertise and resources they need to start or upgrade a small business, an online training program offers the very latest in practical IT and business skills. The HP LIFE e-Learning program, developed by EDC and HP together with a team of partners, includes free, interactive online courses to help budding entrepreneurs create, establish, and grow successful businesses. The program is being widely disseminated in time for Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 12-16.

"The HP LIFE e-Learning program is an innovative and interactive program that helps entrepreneurs solve business challenges with technology solutions," said EDC's Rebecca Stoeckle. "Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, such as this one are changing expectations and opportunities for the more than 75 million unemployed youth around the world. With HP LIFE, high-quality training in business skills is now available globally and for free."

This program's flexible, modular curriculum includes short units covering four main topics:  finance, marketing, operations, and communication. Using self-paced, interactive modules, practical business advice, and discussion boards, HP LIFE e-Learning courses introduce relevant business and IT skills, such as using a spreadsheet to track expenses or social media to market a business. The program includes dramatic narratives of the real-life challenges faced by nascent entrepreneurs in a variety of settings around the world.

Designed for entrepreneurs at any business stage or skill level, the HP LIFE e-Learning program enables learners to receive feedback and advice from members of the HP LIFE community. The course remains dynamic, engaging, and responsive to the emerging concerns of entrepreneurs thanks to new modules that are rolled out every month, peer-to-peer learning, and user-contributed content.

Since the HP LIFE program launched in 2007, over 1.2 million entrepreneurs have been reached with training, access to IT, and online activities, which has resulted in over 43,000 new jobs created or maintained and nearly 20,000 new businesses. The program has 340 training centers in 49 countries.

"HP has a strong history of commitment to education, and we are excited to assist and encourage new entrepreneurs all over the world with our latest cloud-based technology solution," said HP's Jeannette Weisschuh, Director Global Education Strategy, HP Sustainability & Social Innovation. "EDC is a preferred partner in this venture because of their global network and experience using innovative technology to develop powerful learning and teaching programs."

The HP LIFE program has been included as a best practice in the Obama administration's Startup America Initiative, which was launched in 2011 to accelerate the growth of fledgling, job-creating companies. To learn more, visit  HP LIFE e-Learning.

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), is a global nonprofit organization that addresses some of the world's most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic development. EDC manages more than 250 projects in 23 countries.

SOURCE  Education Development Center Inc.

Education Development Center Inc.

CONTACT: Alison Cohen, EDC, acohen@edc.org, +1-617-875-1240

Web Site: http://www.edc.org

New Website Brings Clarity to Politics like Never Before

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over Facebook because My Vote My Choice (MVMC) is about to become a major game-changer as Americans head to the polls. MVMC is a fast growing, unique one-stop shop website for all things political. The official website is http://www.MyVoteMyChoice.com.

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This new website helps highlight who or what to vote for by organizing critical information pertaining to local, state and federal elections. It's a first of its kind website which is user friendly, interactive, and a helpful resource for anyone casting a ballot.

The website offers comprehensive candidate information, a side-by-side comparison option and videos. Ultimately, MVMC strives to make candidates transparent to voters.

It's been said that politics makes strange bedfellows. MVMC means even a bigot can have something in common with people they would not normally agree with. In politics, very different people can and do share the same beliefs when armed with all the facts about a particular candidate or issue. These views are a vital part to this election season. For the first time ever there is a revolutionary and groundbreaking tool available for voters looking to fill in the blanks before they vote. MVMC lets individuals view candidates who may or may not share the same political beliefs as their neighbors, friends and family.

Established in 2011 by founder and chief executive officer, Sherrhonda Burt; MVMC does not try to influence voters one way or another. However, it does strive to make knowing the facts a lot easier with convenience right at your fingertips.

If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Sherrhonda Burt, please contact her via phone at 312.315.7166 or email at sburt@myvotemychoice.com

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My Vote My Choice

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

Emulex Joins Orange County Technology Alliance

Organization to Provide Resources and Networking Opportunities to Orange County Technology Companies

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulex Corporation (NYSE: ELX) today announced its support of the new Orange County (OC) Technology Alliance, a nonprofit trade association dedicated to fostering a business ecosystem in Orange County.

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The OC Tech Alliance is based on the foundation of the 40-year-old history of the Orange County Council of TechAmerica and American Electronics Association (AeA). The alliance strives to provide resources, networking opportunities and advocacy for local technology firms, including educational seminars and career development education.

"Emulex has demonstrated a strong commitment to local science and arts education in order to encourage technology innovation in Orange County and we are proud to count them as one of our founding members," said Bob Brunson, executive director, OC Tech Alliance.

Jim McCluney, CEO of Emulex, is personally involved with Project Tomorrow, a business and education non-profit collaborative dedicated to enhancing K-12 science education in Orange County schools. He is also the chairman of the University of California, Irvine's CEO Roundtable, and is on the board of OCTANe, a networking organization for Orange County's information technology and biomedical industries.

"Orange County has long been a hotbed for pioneering technology innovation, and it is our responsibility to continue that tradition," said Mr. McCluney. "We have always felt compelled to give back to a community that has been so supportive of our company, and as a founding member of the OC Tech Alliance we look forward to working alongside the current and future local technology leaders to help preserve and promote an atmosphere of mutual success and continued exploration."

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Read CEO Jim McCluney's blog: Celebrating The Art of Convergence and Community Involvement: http://www.emulex.com/blogs/jim/?p=572

About Emulex

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

About OC Tech Alliance

OC Technology Alliance is a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association committed to fast-forwarding the local innovation economy. It is the only technology association dedicated to the needs of small-to-midsize technology companies and their leaders based in Orange County, Calif. The alliance serves members through local networking, professional development, state and federal advocacy, savings on business services and industry recognition. To learn more about membership, contact OC Technology Alliance at 949-306-5700 or http://www.octechalliance.com. Follow the activities of OC Tech Alliance on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/octechalliance.

Emulex Safe Harbor Statement

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Emulex wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include among others, intellectual property claims, with or without merit, that could result in costly litigation, cause product shipment delays, require Emulex to indemnify customers, or require Emulex to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, which may or may not be available. Furthermore, Emulex has in the past obtained, and may be required in the future to obtain, licenses of technology owned by other parties. Emulex cannot be certain that the necessary licenses will be available or that they can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If Emulex were to fail to obtain such royalty or licensing agreements in a timely manner and on reasonable terms, Emulex's business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Ongoing lawsuits, such as the action brought by Broadcom Corporation ("Broadcom"), present inherent risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Emulex's business, financial condition, or results of operations. Such potential risks include continuing expenses of litigation, risk of loss of patent rights and/or monetary damages, risk of injunction against the sale of products incorporating the technology in question, counterclaims, attorneys' fees, incremental costs associated with product or component redesigns, and diversion of management's attention from other business matters. With respect to the Broadcom litigation, such potential risks also include the availability of an adequate sunset period of time to make design changes, the ability to implement any design changes, the availability of customer resources to complete any re-qualification or re-testing that may be needed, the ability to maintain favorable working relationships with Emulex suppliers of serializer/deserializer (SerDes)  modules and the ability to obtain a settlement that does not put Emulex at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, the fact that the economy generally, and the technology and storage segments specifically, have been in a state of uncertainty makes it difficult to determine if past experience is a good guide to the future and makes it impossible to determine if markets will grow or shrink in the short term. The current economic downturn and the resulting disruptions in world credit and equity markets that are creating economic uncertainty for Emulex's customers and the storage networking market as a whole has, and could, continue to adversely affect Emulex's revenues and results of operations. Furthermore, the effect of any actual or potential unsolicited offers to acquire Emulex may have an adverse effect on Emulex's operations. As a result of these uncertainties, Emulex is unable to predict its future results with any accuracy. Other factors affecting these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: faster than anticipated decline in the storage networking market; slower than expected growth of the storage networking market or the failure of Emulex's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers to successfully incorporate Emulex products into their systems; Emulex's dependence on a limited number of customers and the effects of the loss of, decrease in or delays of orders by any such customers, or the failure of such customers to make timely payments; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of Emulex products or Emulex OEM customers' new or enhanced products; costs associated with entry into new areas of the storage technology market; the variability in the level of Emulex's backlog and the variable and seasonal procurement patterns of Emulex's customers; any inadequacy of Emulex's intellectual property protection and the costs of actual or potential third-party claims of infringement and any related indemnity obligations or adverse judgments; impairment charges, including but not limited to goodwill and intangible assets; changes in tax rates or legislation; the effects of acquisitions; the effects of terrorist activities; natural disasters, such as the earthquake and resulting tsunami off the coast of Japan in March 2011 and the significant flooding in various parts of Thailand in October 2011, and any resulting disruption in Emulex's supply chain or customer purchasing patterns or any other resulting economic or political instability; the highly competitive nature of the markets for Emulex products as well as pricing pressures that may result from such competitive conditions; the effects of changes in Emulex's business model to separately charge for software; the effect of rapid migration of customers towards newer, lower cost product platforms; possible transitions from board or box level to application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions for selected applications; a shift in unit product mix from higher-end to lower-end or mezzanine card products; a faster than anticipated decrease in the average unit selling prices or an increase in the manufactured cost of Emulex products; delays in product development; Emulex's reliance on third-party suppliers and subcontractors for components and assembly; Emulex's ability to attract and retain key technical personnel; Emulex's ability to benefit from research and development activities; Emulex's dependence on international sales and internationally produced products; changes in accounting standards; and the potential effects of global warming and any resulting regulatory changes on Emulex's business. These and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are also discussed in Emulex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q. Statements in this release are based on current expectations and, except as required by law, Emulex undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.

Emulex Press Contacts:
Katherine Lane
Director, Corporate Communications
+1 714-885-3828
katherine.lane@emulex.com

Jolene Bonina
Public Relations Manager
+1 714-885-3858
jolene.bonina@emulex.com

OC Technology Alliance Contact:
Cara Stewart
Remarx Media
+1 949-290-5563
cara@remarxmedia.com

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AT&T Completes Stolen Phone Database To Help Curb Mobile Phone Theft

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has announced the completion of the second phase of its stolen phone database, which enables customers to report and block stolen wireless devices.  AT&T is now able to share data on stolen phones with other GSM carriers, allowing a reported stolen phone to be disabled on AT&T's network.

Customers may report a stolen phone and suspend their service online at http://www.att.com/stolenphone, at an AT&T store, or by contacting AT&T Customer Care at 1-800-331-0500. Within 24 hours, AT&T will block the use of a device reported as stolen.

"Earlier this year, AT&T joined Senator Schumer, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, Washington, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, NYPD Deputy Chief Phil Pulaski and other wireless carriers at an event to discuss the growing problem of wireless device theft," said Bob Quinn, senior vice president of Federal Regulatory and Chief Privacy Officer.  "As part of our many efforts to address this important issue, we launched a new website in May to help educate our customers on protecting their wireless device, and in July we began the initial phase of our stolen phone database.  Our customers' safety is a top priority for AT&T and we look forward to continuing our work in this area."

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@connected.att-mail.com

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

How to Get a New iPhone 5 for Less? The Options

LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    iPhone 5 is proving popular, breaking sales records and getting into the hands of more
people faster than any phone before it. So, what makes iPhone 5 so popular, and, if you
want a new phone for less, what are your options?

    iPhone 5 works with what made iPhone 4S popular - great screen, powerful hardware,
great looks and slender build - and improves on all it. The screen is larger at 4", giving
you an extra row of apps, a better aspect ratio of 16:9 for movie-watching experience, and
even more realistic colour reproduction. The A6 chip doubles the speed and graphical
performance of iPhone 4S, and the design is elegant with a premium aluminium finish. It's
also one of the slimmest phones around at just 7.6mm, making it easier to use with one
hand and more portable than larger competitors.

    Now, how do you get this high-end smartphone for a bit less? Well, one of the best
ways is to get a discount. Have an older iPhone? Well, if you'll be using iPhone 5, you
won't need your old one, and some sites are giving some pretty generous trade-in prices.
Carphone Warehouse [http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/iPhone-finder ] is offering
trade-in prices for iPhone 4S 16GB of around GBP180, giving you a huge discount on the
newer model. Have an iPhone variant with larger memory? You can trade-in for even more.

    You can also look at the cost of the phone as part of a pay monthly deal. There are
many pay monthly deals that include the phone for free, but if you're prepared to pay a
little upfront for iPhone 5, you can cut your monthly bill and get larger limits for your
texts, calls, and internet data.

    There's also the option of shopping around for the best deal. There are lots of
comparison sites that will help you out, but also independent retailers such as Carphone
Warehouse [http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/iphone-5 ] that let you see the
various options from all the major networks. It'll save you time, and money. And you'll
get your hands on the new iPhone 5.

    Notes to Editors

    - Carphone Warehouse is the largest independent mobile phone retailer in the UK, with
over 800 stores nationwide

    - Discover how to get more from your gadgets with eye openers from Carphone Warehouse.
Eye openers is a YouTube channel which features videos of

    Carphone Warehouse team members sharing useful hints and tips on everything from
laptops to Sat Navs to the latest mobile phones. With new videos being added each month,
users can search through hundreds of videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/eyeopeners.

    About Carphone Warehouse and Geek Squad

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

       
        Contact:
        Alison Gram
        PR Manager
        Best Buy Europe
        GramA@cpwplc.com

Carphone Warehouse

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

Major New Gay Venue Opens in London

LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Images and artwork can be downloaded from our website
[http://www.manbarsoho.com/#!gallery/cfvg ].

    London's biggest gay bar launch in a decade. Manbar [http://www.manbarsoho.com ] opens
it doors today at 6pm. Every customer gets first drink half price.

    Gay-owned and run Manbar [http://www.manbarsoho.com ] opens its doors at 6pm on
Thursday 1st November 2012 to customers who are set to experience a late-night gay bar
like no other in Soho. Bringing new life to an old venue, a major refit has left the space
brand spanking new. New sound system, new air conditioning and new decor have been brought
in to revitalise a location which is part of London's gay heritage. A new age is upon us.

    With the help of two of London's coolest artists, Manbar has created imagery set to be
iconic with its look while also a throwback to classic gay artwork of yesteryear.
Internationally renowned artist Mikesbliss has painstakingly created dozens of images that
adorn the interior walls of Manbar over three floors.

    To create a strong advertising campaign Manbar has enlisted visual artist Nik Pate.
For Manbar he has created an iconic logo of a muscle man silhouette showing off his biceps
featuring a simple macho anchor tattoo.

    The soundtrack to Soho's newest bar will be mainstream, commercial dance with London's
best DJs doing residencies including Alessandro Londra, Tony English, Brent Nicholls, Rich
B, DJ Minx and Pier Morocco.

    When it comes to customer service, Manbar will not be outdone. Table service is
standard and Manbar operates a free cloakroom service to everyone. It is also noteworthy
that Manbar will have free WiFi access available.

    Soho has not had a major gay bar opening for many years and the scene is desperate for
something new - now their prayers have been answered.

    Manbar Fact Sheet

    Description: There's a new man in town. Be the first to meet him! Manbar is now open.
New sound system, major refit and stunning homoerotic decor make Manbar a must visit. Free
WiFi, free coat check and first drink half price. Open until 3am. Manbar is in Soho at 79
Charing Cross Rd WC2H 0NE. http://www.manbarsoho.com

    Address: 79 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London, WC2H 0NE

    Website: http://www.manbarsoho.com

    Telephone Number: +44(0)207-434-2567

    e-mail: info@manbarsoho.com

    Opening Times: Monday to Wednesday 4pm to 2am, Thursday and Friday 4pm to 3am,
Saturday 2pm to 3am, Sunday 2pm to 11pm

    Cover Charge: GBP3 Monday to Thursday after 10.30pm. GBP5 Friday to Saturday after
10.30pm

    DJs include: Alessandro Londra, Tony English, Brent Nicholls, Rich B, DJ Minx, Pier
Morocco, Paul Couls, Fabio Luigi, Sharon O Love, Celso Moura

    Nearest Tube Stations: Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross,
Piccadilly Circus

    Manbar Celebration Launch Party takes place on Thursday 8th November 2012 from 6pm. To
reserve your spot please e-mail chris@manbarosoho.com

    For further information and interview opportunities:

    Christopher Amos, Marketing Director, Tel: +44(0)207-434-2567, Mob: +44(0)7879-816369,
chris@manbarsoho.com

Manbar

Drag Racing 1.5: Major Update of the World's Most Popular Racing Game for Android

TALLINN, Estonia, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Creative Mobile announces the long-awaited major update of Drag Racing, which has been
the highest-rated racing game on Google Play for the past eighteen months. Drag Racing 1.5
offers Android users a lot of improvements: new achievements, 10 new cars and updated
graphics.

    To view multimedia press-release please follow the link:
http://dragracing.creative-mobile.com/media

    The most popular Android racing game in the world has become even more spectacular!
Drag Racing 1.5 invites all petrolheads to plunge into the world of racing and tuning,
where anyone can choose from more than 60 cars, upgrade them and take part in 1/2 and 1/4
mile races. The variety of options is rich enough to satisfy all kinds of racers: the
player can compete with AI in offline races, take part in online head-to-head races
(either with a friend or a random competitor) or real-time Pro races against 9 players at
once. It is also possible to team with other racers in order to share achievements, work
out a strategy and exchange tunes.

    As compared with the previous version, Drag Racing 1.5 features better controls and
visuals, 10 more cars (including SSC Tuatara    Saleen S5S) and new achievements.

    The game is surprisingly realistic: there are a lot of details that affect a car's
performance. If the player wants to win the race, he should find the right balance between
power and grip. Nitrous oxide is a great power booster, but it works best if the button us
pushed at a well-chosen moment. Gear ratios can be adjusted to make the car's performance
a little bit better, because sometimes even milliseconds matter!

    In 2012 Drag Racing has become Webby Awards Official Honoree. The game counts 70
million downloads and one million enthusiastic fans on Facebook, who exchange tips and
tricks and hold informal competitions. Twice or three times a year official competitions
are held - they are supported by the game's official forum (DragRacingForum.net).

    Drag Racing is a Free to Play game and requires Android 1.6 or higher.

    Links:

    Download link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.creativemobile.DragRacing

    Company website: http://www.creative-mobile.com

    Company:

    Founded in 2010, Creative Mobile is a game development company specializing in Free to
Play games for Android and other platforms.

       
        Contacts:

        Marianna Krjakvina
        Creative Mobile
        Title: Chief Marketing Officer
        Email: marianna@creative-mobile.com
        Tel.: +372-5349-2316

Creative Mobile

William Shatner Releases Spoken Word App "Shatoetry"

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WilliamShatner, world-renowned performer and writer, has launched Shatoetry, a celebrity smartphone app unlike any other. For the past 35 years, Shatner has built a body of spoken word works that has become revered by his global fanbase. Now, Shatner brings the brilliance of his spoken word to iPhones everywhere.

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Those who purchase the app can choose from a library of pre-recorded words to create unique "Shatisms," which are then played out in Shatner's voice. "People all over the world have been listening to my voice for so long, but they've only ever heard what I wanted to say," says Shatner. "I wanted to give people a means to express their thoughts and ideas, using my voice. It's a fun, creative app that I am certain people will enjoy."

Mr. Shatner promises that Shatoetry is unlike any other celebrity app. Shatoetry co-creator Lev Chapelsky of Blindlight Apps explains, "This is one of the first apps to extend a celebrity brand in such a meaningful, interactive way. It makes the celebrity's creativity truly interactive for the app user." Shatner adds, "Every time I use it, I enjoy it more and more."

Multiple users, which Shatner calls "Shatoetists," can co-create Shatisms together in the app's co-op mode and collaborate online. Advanced users may use it to compose poetry and haiku. However, according to Chapelsky, the more practical and fun creations are simple sentences, phrases, word juxtapositions, and even singular words spoken by Shatner, which can be sent as messages, comments, and communications to friends.

Updates are in the works, including word packs for holidays and special occasions, performance contributions from special guest stars and other surprises.

About Shatoetry:

Shatoetry allows everyone with an iPhone to compose original phrases and hear William Shatner perform them through their iPhone.Shatoetry is William Shatner's first and only app for the iPhone. The app is available for purchase on the Apple App Store. http://www.shatoetry.com.

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Chris Detert | American Rebel PR | 323.656.5020 | chris@americanrebelpr.com
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Shatoetry

AT&T Launches Cloud-Based Photo and Video Sharing App

AT&T Locker Offers Five Gigabytes of Free Storage

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Never lose a photo again - AT&T Locker, a free and easy-to-use photo and video sharing service for AT&T* customers, is now available in the App Store.  AT&T Locker users get 5 GB of storage for free - enough for up to 5,000 average sized photos.

AT&T Locker provides users the ability to upload images and video to secure online storage and quickly share on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or e-mail.  Users can create and customize albums for photos and video on the device or online from a laptop or home computer.  Customers can also store music and other files in their AT&T Locker storage. The app is compatible back to iPhone 3GS.

Users can make sure they never lose a photo again with Easy Upload feature, which allows you to automatically upload the photos on your device to the AT&T Cloud. With AT&T Locker, users can choose to upload new photos and video via Wi-Fi, wireless or both. Customers can manage those photos and share them through the app on the smartphone or on the AT&T Locker web page.  AT&T plans to incorporate additional features in future versions of AT&T Locker.

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"Customers use smartphones to capture special moments in their lives.  That's why we designed AT&T Locker to help you store those memories," said Mark Collins, senior vice president, Data and Voice Products, AT&T Mobility. "With Easy Upload, every photo and video is uploaded directly to AT&T's cloud, which can be accessed safely and securely anytime from a customer's smartphone or the Web."

For more information, visit http://www.att.com/locker.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

AT&T Locker

Requires compatible iPhone 3GS or higher or Android 2.1 or higher smartphone, or internet access from computer.  You must enable the Easy Upload feature in order for your content to be automatically uploaded to the AT&T cloud. Download and usage from wireless device may consume data. Service intended for US based customers only. For terms, see att.com/wirelesslegal.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@connected.att-mail.com

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

Fiberlink Introduces Industry's First Cross-Platform Support for Windows 8

MaaS360 delivers a single, cloud-based console for total enterprise device management of all Microsoft Windows 8 smartphones, tablets, and laptops

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Fiberlink(®), the leader in cloud-based solutions for secure mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM), today announced the first comprehensive support for all versions of the new Windows(®) 8 operating system, including Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8. MaaS360 by Fiberlink makes it simple for organizations to embrace this new operating system on any device.

Windows 8 is currently available on a wide range of new mobile devices; laptops, tablets and smartphones. It's the first attempt by Microsoft to standardize the operating system across multiple platforms and it offers many new benefits.

With MaaS360, IT organizations can evolve their mobile strategies to secure and manage all their Windows 8 devices, apps and content, along with their iOS and Android deployments, from a single console.

Unlike other mobile device management products on the market, MaaS360 already offers customers the widest support of Microsoft operating systems across Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Mobile and Windows Phone 7.  Delivered as a true cloud-based service, all MaaS360 customers experience instant visibility and control, without having to go through a complicated server upgrade process to support new devices and OS's.

"We have a long history of delivering the most trusted and comprehensive cloud-based security policy management solutions for Windows," said Chuck Brown, senior product manager at Fiberlink. "These latest extensions to MaaS360 for Windows 8 reinforce our product strategy to simplify enterprise mobility in this increasingly complex, multi-platform environment."

According to a recent poll of over 700 enterprise IT professionals conducted by Fiberlink, over 40% have current plans to support Windows 8 on smartphones, tablets and laptops.

For a full list of Windows 8 benefits and upgrades, as well as a breakdown of the new security and management features, you can view Fiberlink's Windows 8: The Good, The Bad, and the Modern or watch the official webinar here.

About Fiberlink
Fiberlink is the recognized leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for secure enterprise mobile device and application management.  Its cloud-based MaaS360 platform provides IT organizations with mobility intelligence and control over mobile devices, applications and content to enhance the mobile user experience and keep corporate data secure across smartphones, tablets, and laptops.  MaaS360 helps companies monitor the expanding suite of mobile operating systems, including Apple iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone.  Named by Network World as the Clear Choice Test winner for mobile device management solutions, MaaS360 is used to manage and secure more than one million endpoints globally.  For more information, please visit http://www.maas360.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This information is intended to outline Fiberlink's general product direction and should not be relied on when making a purchasing decision

© 2012 MaaS360 and the MaaS360 logo are trademarks of Fiberlink Communications and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective partners.

SOURCE  Fiberlink

Fiberlink

CONTACT: Marika Knapp, Weber Shandwick for Fiberlink, +1-415-597-6809, Marika.Knapp@webershandwick.com

Web Site: http://www.maas360.com

Ustream Partners with Video the Vote to Power Live, Up-to-the-Minute Citizen Reports from Polling Precincts Across the USA

Ustream mobile to provide instant transparency in a contentious voting environment

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ustream (http://www.ustream.tv), the leader in live online video, has teamed up with Video the Vote (http://www.videothevote.org) to power citizen reporters with a seamless platform to broadcast election hotspots across the country with the Ustream mobile app.  On Tuesday, November 6th, citizen reporters will go live on the Ustream mobile app from polling locations to watchdog the voting process through live video in order to help monitor voting intimidation and voter suppression in key states throughout the U.S.

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Video the Vote and Ustream are currently looking for volunteers to act as citizen reporters across the country to provide live-broadcast reports directly from the front lines on Election Day. These reporters will monitor the polling locations, providing live video feeds directly from their mobile devices with Ustream's variety of mobile applications. Especially in states with indications of voter suppression tactics, including: NV, FL, OH, PA, NC, VA, WI, AZ and CO, these reports will help to provide transparency about what is occurring at polling location across the country. Citizen reporters can sign up at (http://www.videothevote.org/sign_up) to cover Election Day and download the apps directly from Ustream.

In the last three years, Ustream has seen an almost 50 percent increase in the use of mobile devices as the main source of viewing content and 1 out of 8 broadcasts are live from mobile devices.  Ustream's development team has designed and created the Ustream mobile app for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices making the process of streaming live broadcasts and viewing this content as easy as a touch of a button.

Citizen reporters are a critical part of the changing journalism landscape, something that has been seen throughout the past year, both internationally (Arab Spring and Russian protests) and here at home with the Occupy Movement. To help these new citizen journalists better share their stories with the world, Ustream is providing tips and training in advance of the election. Interested parties can learn more here.

"Ustream is the #1 platform of choice for citizen reporters around the world to document the emergence of democratic movements. From Tahrir Square, to Damascus, to Moscow, the Ustream mobile app has been a powerful beacon of truth in a turbulent world," said Ustream CEO Brad Hunstable.  "The power of live video in the hands of committed witnesses to the democratic process allows them to ensure the integrity of that process.  We're excited to lend our broadcast network to the cause of ensuring a transparent and fair Election Day in the United States."

About Ustream

Ustream Inc. is the leader in live, and social video streaming. The interactive platform connects broadcasters and viewers of unlimited size through innovative technology including co-hosting video features, IRC chat, Facebook, and Twitter. Ustream's free and premium solutions allow any broadcaster to create their own customizable channel with robust social and notification features to enhance visibility and virality across multiple platforms. In addition to activating the embeddable features on external websites, users are able to broadcast and view content while interacting in real-time directly from mobile phone devices, tablets, streaming players, smart TVs, and more. The company attracts millions of users ranging from musicians, celebrities, politicians, athletes, corporate executives, animal enthusiasts and gamers. For more information, visit http://www.ustream.com and follow Ustream's socials:Twitter (@Ustream); Facebook (facebook.com/Ustream).

About Video the Vote Video the Vote is a national network of citizen journalists, independent filmmakers, and media professionals working together to protect voter rights by documenting voting irregularities. Since 2006, Video the Vote volunteers have captured hundreds of videos from across the nation documenting the many obstacles that voters face at the polls: long lines, broken voting machines, incorrectly applied laws, and outright intimidation. Their videos have been used by numerous media outlets as well as for evidence in courts and Congressional Hearings. Interested volunteers can sign up at VideoTheVote.org.

SOURCE  Ustream Inc.

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Ustream Inc.

CONTACT: Tony Riggins, Ustream, 415.489.9264, triggins@ustream.tv, or Chris Powell, 415-512-0770, ustream@schwartzmsl.com

Web Site: http://www.ustream.tv