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IDriveSync appreciates students by giving free 25GB free accounts to all EDU users

Leader in cloud storage service is allowing EDU users to create free 25GB accounts with new promotion

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IDriveSync announced today that they are giving 25GB free accounts to all students with qualifying email addresses. This is to show their appreciation and support to all students who don't always have the budget to spend on various expensive storage services available in the market. IDriveSync believes that a 25GB online account would go a long way in helping students store and share their data, and if not, their paid storage plans are very affordable at $5/month for 150GB and $50/month for 500GB. This is an addition to their recent promotion, which offers 10GB accounts to all users.

Alongside this update are improvements to the existing Visual Sharing(TM) system. IDriveSync has added the ability to share via Twitter and LinkedIn in addition to the existing Facebook and email shares. Once a file has been shared, the person who receives the share can save the files into their existing account, download the file as a zip, or even re-share it with others. All of these sharing options make IDriveSync a useful and powerful tool for students to sync and share files.

IDriveSync also recently released updates to their iOS and Android apps. Their iOS apps are now natively integrated with Facebook and Twitter and have more sharing options like sharing via text message, etc. The Android app has a new redesigned UI, with improved photo viewing, and sharing capabilities. Both apps also have new additions like multiple photo upload, progress bar for uploads, and lots of other fixes.

IDriveSync leads the cloud storage space, featuring best-in-class pricing and performance. PC Mag recently described IDriveSync as a "Neat drag-n-drop interface for sharing on Web" following up with, "Bottom Line - IDriveSync offers a big storage space for very little money."

IDriveSync even supports the WebDAV protocol, making it easy for students to open, edit and save directly to cloud using popular apps like Apple's iWork suite.

IDriveSync is built on the EVS platform

For greater flexibility, students can directly access the EVS platform on which IDriveSync is built using publicly available APIs at http://www.idrivesync.com/evs. This is the same platform that powers our online backup services, IDrive (http://www.idrive.com) and IBackup (http://www.ibackup.com).

IDriveSync is created by Pro Softnet Corporation
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, Pro Softnet Corp is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance, sync and related technologies serving the consumer, small business and enterprise markets. Core products include IDrive®, IDriveSync®, IBackup®, RemotePC(TM) and EVS for developers. The company's popular services currently have over 900,000 subscribers.

SOURCE  IDriveSync

IDriveSync

CONTACT: Dennis Pishik, +1-818-251-4200 Ext. 16, dennis@pro-softnet.com

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

The Conference Group Sets to Release New Admin Dashboard

Delaware based conferencing Company enhances customer experience with new admin controls.

NEWARK, Del., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Group, an award winning source for audio, video, & web conferencing will be releasing their new and improved Customer Dashboard on October 29, 2012. This optimized console lets clients view with a basic or advanced setting, allows for multi-level admin accounts, and even displays the cost of the call. The new and improved dashboard can be viewed at http://www.conferencegroup.com/dashboard.

The new Admin Dashboard will help users optimize their conferencing with added features that allow them to create, delete, or modify accounts, print paper cards, and even show lists of access phone numbers per country. When users login, they are greeted by an easy-to-use interactive display from which they can quickly identify their conferences, modify information, reset passcodes, download recordings, and search/filter conferences by account level.

Chris LaCroce of The Conference Group's sales department is pleased to chime in disclosing that "For months, our clients have been asking for this ability. We strive to offer new products and services specifically catered to the needs of our customers, and the new Admin Dashboard does exactly that." The heightened controls fine tunes the functioning of an international conference call or online web conference by providing easier access to admin functions.

About The Conference Group
The Conference Group is an innovator of advanced HD video conferencing technology and has specialized in audio, web & video conferencing since 1999. The company provides competitive audio conferencing rates as well as global toll-free conferencing access to over 50 countries with its award winning customer service and boutique style approach.

Request your Dashboard at http://www.conferencegroup.com/adminsignup or email support@conferencegroup.com and be sure to have your account number ready.

SOURCE  The Conference Group

The Conference Group

CONTACT: Sean Shannon, The Conference Group, +1-302-224-8255

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

New Wildfire App Brings American Red Cross Safety Information to Mobile Devices

"Blaze Tracker" features give users warning, alerts and fire information for locations of their choice

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the heels of a major drought and busy wildfire season, the American Red Cross today released its official Wildfire App. The app puts lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit wildfire prone areas.

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This free app--available in English or Spanish--is the fourth in a series created by the American Red Cross, the nation's leader in emergency preparedness, for use on both iPhone and Android platforms. The Wildfire App comes after the highly successful First Aid, Hurricane and Earthquake Apps, which have more than 1.2 million users.

"It is vital that people know what to do to help protect themselves, their loved ones and their property from wildfires," said Scott C. Somers, Ph.D., member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and fire management expert based in Arizona. "App users have instant access to our 'Blaze Tracker' features so they know what to do before, during and after wildfires and make the critical decisions that can save lives."

This year, the Red Cross has launched 11 large wildfire relief operations spanning 10 states. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, as of October, wildfires have burned 8.8 million acres in the United States this year.

The Wildfire App includes:

    --  The "Blaze Tracker" trio of features-which can be customized for alerts
        specific to locations where they live, travel or have loved ones:
        --  "Blaze Warnings" which let users see areas where NOAA has issued
            warnings that conditions are favorable for potential wildfires;
        --  "Blaze Alerts" inform users when a wildfire has begun within 100
            miles of any locations monitored;
        --  "Blaze Path" from Inciweb.org which provides users with a current
            view of an existing wildfire's perimeter, how it has spread and the
            fire's current location when available;
    --  Comprehensive reporting of all wildfire activity for every geographic
        area in the United States;
    --  Options to view the app in English or Spanish based on user language
        settings;
    --  One touch "I'm safe" messaging that allows users to broadcast
        reassurance to family and friends via social media outlets that they are
        out of harm's way;
    --  Locations of open Red Cross shelters;
    --  Simple steps and checklists people can use to create a family emergency
        plan;
    --  Preloaded content that gives users instant access to critical action
        steps, even without mobile connectivity;
    --  Toolkit with flashlight, strobe light and audible alarm; and
    --  Badges users can earn through interactive quizzes and share on social
        networks.
"One of the reasons why the Red Cross has emerged as a leader in mobile preparedness is our ability to provide users with location customization," said Jack McMaster, president of Preparedness and Health and Safety Services for the Red Cross. "Wildfire App users can receive notification of wildfire risk and activity within 100 miles of locations that matter most to them - whether it's the community where they live or the places where friends and loved ones live."

National Red Cross experts in health, safety and preparedness have thoroughly reviewed and field tested the information and advice provided in Red Cross apps. A recent Red Cross survey found that apps have tied social media as the fourth most popular way for people to get information during emergencies, making the Red Cross app development effort even more important.

The Wildfire App can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross. Apps can help prepare people for disasters, but they are not a substitute for training. Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training empowers people to know how to respond to emergencies in case advanced medical help is delayed. People can go to redcross.org/takeaclass for course information and to register.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year and we help people get ready to respond to emergencies by providing these apps for free. The Red Cross needs the help of the public to continue this lifesaving effort. People can make a donation to the Red Cross by going to redcross.org, texting REDCROSS to 90999 or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.orgor join our blog atblog.redcross.org.

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American Red Cross

CONTACT: Public Affairs Desk, +1-202-303-5551

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

UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM Launch Innovation Generation for Forward-Thinking Service Providers

Innovation Generation will explore how service providers and IT professionals are putting innovation to work with connected services

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM announced the launch of Innovation Generation, the premier destination for global communications service providers and enterprise IT leaders using innovation to create new opportunities running on today's advanced communications networks.

Innovation Generation is focused on the personalized, network-connected services that are increasing the quality of life and work for end users while also increasing the value of the service provider in the process. Through blogs, whitepapers, live chats, message board discussions, and more, the site explores innovation in all aspects of today's connected businesses with a focus on what's practical and what's possible.

Innovation Generation will address topics related to services strategy, the customer experience, enterprise services, mass-market apps, the cloud, and the public sector.

Sarah Reedy has been named named Editor in Chief of the new online community. She has extensive experience writing about various issues related to wireless and wired networks, applications, and services for a global audience of service providers.

"Innovation Generation brings together the communications industry's brightest thought leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges inherent in building and offering innovative services," Reedy said. "As a highly interactive community, industry visionaries can share best-practices, learn from their peers, and engage in genuine community discussions about this new era of advanced, connected services."

The site is published by UBM Technology and UBM DeusM.

Visit here to access Innovation Generation: http://www.innovationgeneration.com

About Innovation Generation
Innovation Generation is an online community for network service providers, utilities, logistics firms, healthcare specialists, and IT executives and professionals from companies of varying sizes, all of whom are looking to derive maximum benefit and competitive advantage from networked infrastructure, including wireless networks. The site includes high-quality content for - and by - industry 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 thirty 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  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

CONTACT: Amy Averbook, UBM DeusM Marketing Director, +1-917-743-2693, averbook@deusm.com

Peerless-AV's SmartMount XT Line Offers More Easy-to-Install, Precision-Adjustment Features

Tool-Free Height Adjustments, Improved Hinge Mechanism, More Cabling Options Add Up to Time Savings

AURORA, Ill., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking installation ease to a higher level, the Peerless-AV(®) SmartMount XT(TM) series of flat-panel TV mounts in articulating, tilt and flat styles achieves expert professional mounting in a fraction of the time. The line of pre-assembled, one-piece mounts that can be affixed to walls by a single professional installer or integrator now provides post-installation height adjustments on flat, tilt mount, and articulating and improved cable housing on articulating mounts to render a clean finish.

"The functionality and user friendliness of the SmartMount XT line make the job easier for professional installers and integrators," said Erin Longbottom, Product Manager for Peerless-AV. "They save time on installations, which saves them money."

SmartMount XT products represent the next wave of innovative wall mounting solutions and carry Peerless-AV's signature low-profile design that anchors displays in certain models as close as 1.2 inches to the wall.

Trademark Easy Installation

SmartMount XT models shorten installation time because a single installer can hang the mount. The tilt and flat mounts can be secured to a wall with as few as four screws. Articulating mounts come in single-stud or double-stud wall plate varieties; for heavier televisions, a dual-arm, double-stud wall plate is available. Displays attached to universal adapter brackets are locked in place with securement screws.

Improved Cable Housing

The articulating models now include compartments to house cabling and, for mounts carrying heavier displays, a wall plate knock-out for an in-wall cabling accessory. The new features, along with open wall architecture in tilt and flat models, expand the line's cabling and wiring options and keep work areas organized.

Fewer Tools

Installers and integrators are accustomed to the ease of adjusting displays without removing mounts. Now they can adjust the height on flat and tilt mounts without removing the display to do so. Both the tilt and articulating models carry the One-Touch(TM) tilt feature, enabling correction of viewing angles by +15/-5 degrees without using tools. An improved hinge on the tilt mount eliminates the need for ratchet handle adjusting. Displays on articulating mounts can be rotated to a landscape or portrait orientation; those on flat and tilt mounts can be adjusted vertically by up to an inch and horizontally, up to 13 inches. This allows post-installation leveling and shifting, without having to remove the display.

Increased Security

Professionals working in high-traffic areas have reassurance that once secured, mounts won't walk away. Security screws are available in optional models on the tilt and flat mounts as well as a locking option on the tilt model. Standard models in the SmartMount XT series include Phillips head screws.

Clean Design

SmartMount XT products sport a new matte-black finish blending unobtrusively in any conference, business or home theater setting. Decorative wall plate and cable covers on the articulating mount produce a neat, polished look.

The SmartMount XT series includes the following models:

    --  SmartMount XT Articulating Wall Arm for 40" to 71" displays, weighing up
        to 135lbs
    --  SmartMount XT Universal Flat Wall Mount, 32" to 70" displays, weighing
        up to 150lbs
    --  SmartMount XT Universal Tilt Wall Mount, 32" to 70" displays, weighing
        up to 150lbs
Suitable for corporate and residential installations, the SmartMount XT line is available exclusively through the Peerless-AV Partners Program, whose members earn the privilege of offering premium products to their customers.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audio-visual solutions. The company's innovative product line includes flat panel mounts, projector mounts, tablet mounts, wireless technology, motorized mount solutions, audio cables, video cables, kiosks, interactive kiosks, AV furniture, AV racks, AV shelves, precision gear products, surge protection, screen cleaning products and a full assortment of accessories. A 70-year-old global company, Peerless-AV has remained at the forefront of the industry, creating new AV technologies that push the envelope and provide ideal solutions to meet the needs of the consumer and pro markets, alike. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets worldwide through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit http://www.peerless-av.com.

SOURCE  Peerless Industries, Inc.

Peerless Industries, Inc.

CONTACT: Jonathan Gluskin, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9319, jgluskin@sspr.com

Web Site: http://www.peerless-av.com

Dollar Rent A Car Launches Mobile App for Windows Phone

TULSA, Okla., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), today announced the launch of its app for Microsoft's Windows Phone. The Dollar Rent A Car app allows customers to quickly and easily make, modify or cancel reservations at Dollar locations worldwide while on the go.

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"We are very excited about the release of our Dollar Rent A Car app for Windows Phone," said Scott Thompson, Chairman, President and CEO, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. "As more customers turn to reserving travel through their mobile devices, the new Windows Phone app aligns well with our strategy to make booking our cars as convenient as possible. Now, Dollar customers can reserve our rental cars through their Windows Phones from any location at any time."

The unique Dollar Rent A Car app is customized for Windows Phone, built by the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group team, migration.mobi and Microsoft. It is designed for Windows Phone's panoramic viewing, helping users easily navigate features and dive deeper into the application.

The app allows users to search rental locations nearby and has the ability to alert them when they are within a predetermined range of a Dollar Rent A Car location. It also provides a selection of deals customers can choose from to begin their rental experiences. Additionally, the app securely stores existing reservations and customer details so that renters can view them at any time or reserve additional offerings such as a car seat or GPS.

The Dollar Rent A Car app is available for free download from the Windows Phone Store.

About Dollar Rent A Car
Together with its corporately-owned locations and those of its franchise owners, Dollar Rent A Car has approximately 570 locations in 61 countries including approximately 260 locations in the United States and Canada with a significant presence also in the Caribbean and Latin America. Dollar serves the value-conscious traveler and is a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., headquartered in Tulsa, Okla.  For additional information, visit:  http://www.dollar.com or http://www.dtag.com.

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Charlie Coniglio, VP, eCommerce. Global Distribution, Marketing and Advertising, +1-918-669-3087, Charlie.Coniglio@dtag.com

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

New Websites Help Real Estate Agents Grow Business Online

LRS® CurbAppeal Launched by LRS Web Solutions

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS Web Solutions recently launched LRS CurbAppeal, a new product offering professionally designed websites for real estate agents with powerful marketing tools at an affordable price. LRS CurbAppeal was developed to meet the needs of today's progressive real estate professionals with great looking designs that complement all the integrated search, organization and communication features.

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LRS CurbAppeal eases one-on-one interaction through email and text message notifications to keep the dialog moving quickly between agent and site user from any device - computer, smartphone or tablet. The enhanced property search is a key website feature offering site visitors a streamlined search of the most current MLS listings using the Real Estate Transaction Standard (RETS) data feed. A wide variety of search options are available, including the ability to filter results by school district or subdivision. Users can also save search criteria and rank favorites for future reference.

The subscription-based service was unveiled at the Illinois Association of Realtors Fall Conference & Expo held in St. Charles on October 3 and 4, 2012. A free website was given away through a register to win contest at the event, and Bob Davenport with Realty Central Inc. in Carbondale was randomly drawn as the lucky winner.

It may be autumn, but LRS CurbAppeal is now in full bloom. Learn more and view a complete list of product features at http://www.LRSCurbAppeal.com.

About LRS Web Solutions
LRS Web Solutions provides complete website solutions and network support to businesses and organizations. Their service suite includes web design, application development, search engine optimization, multimedia, hosting, and technology support. Located in Springfield, Illinois, LRS Web Solutions employs a team of more than twenty specialists in the areas of graphic design, web design, web development, programming, project management, and customer support. For more information, please visit http://www.LRSWebSolutions.com.

LRS is a registered trademark of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.

Contact: Jeff Enlow
LRS Web Solutions Manager
(217) 798-3800 x1660 | Jeff.Enlow@LRS.com

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LRS Web Solutions

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

TelcoTV 2012 Showcases Exhibitor Announcements

New products and services unveiled at the 11th annual TelcoTV Conference and Expo

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TelcoTV, the largest conference and expo focused on video broadband network service providers in the U.S., today released a roundup of news being announced by exhibitors at this year's event. Now in its 11th year, the annual TelcoTV Conference and Expo is produced by UBM TechWeb in collaboration with NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association). The event takes place from October 24 to 26 at the Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada. For more information visit http://www.telcotvonline.com.

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"TelcoTV provides an opportunity for operators large and small as well as the equipment, services, and content vendors that serve them, to connect and discuss the latest business, technologies, trends and regulatory insights," said Carolyn Herr, Show Director, TelcoTV. "These announcements are a reflection of the innovations that will be showcased at this year's event."

The following TelcoTV exhibitors will be making announcements or showcasing new products at this event:

    --  ARRIS Group Inc. (booth #801) is introducing a bundled multicast IPTV
        advertising solution for the delivery of national, regional, zoned and
        targeted ads. The company is also showcasing an ad insertion solution
        that helps advertisers and operators maximize value from multiscreen
        services to IP-connected devices.
    --  ASSIA (booth #330) is demonstrating two new Wi-Fi and DSL management
        products: ASSIA Expresse Wi-Fi, the world's first home Wi-Fi management
        system; and ASSIA DSL Expresse 3.1, the world's first DSL network
        management system designed to manage simultaneously vectored and
        non-vectored lines.
    --  ATX (booth #322) has expanded its UCrypt product offering designed to
        support IPTV service providers with the delivery of content into
        hospitality, healthcare and bulk MDU accounts, so that virtually any
        deployment architecture and distribution application can be addressed.
    --  Operators looking to deploy IPTV and Video on Demand (VoD) will benefit
        from faster, lower-risk implementations that enable them to offer more
        services to users through a major partnership between Dune HD and
        Beenius (booth #105).
    --  BlueHighways TV (booth #513) invites Telco TV attendees to sign up for a
        drawing to win a Gibson Epiphone Guitar signed by some of Rural Rhythm's
        biggest bluegrass stars, including Bobby Osborne, Marty Raybon, Darrell
        Webb, Carrie Hassler and The Roys.
    --  Cloverleaf Digital LLC, (booth #320) the Brooklyn-based leading
        independent provider of interactive TV apps and services in the United
        States is pleased to announce that they have been acquired by Accedo -
        the Sweden-based global leader in TV apps.
    --  DVEO (booth #631) announced seven products including a 400 Channel Cloud
        Transcoder System, On Air Graphics System, Multichannel HLS Server, IP
        Time Delay, Portable Live Streaming Appliance, and more.
    --  Entone, Inc., (booth #719) a leading provider of Hybrid TV and Connected
        Home solutions, is unveiling its Kamai 500 Hybrid Media Player. Powered
        by Entone's FusionTV® platform, Kamai enables service operators to
        deliver a superior TV experience by fusing traditional linear HDTV and
        cloud-based services.
    --  Mariner (booth #209) announces the support of four new customers: Duo
        County Telecom and United Communications have selected Mariner xVu(TM)
        to monitor Minerva/ADB TR-069 deployments; ATMC Cable TV and North State
        Communications are using Mariner xVu to monitor TV service quality on
        Microsoft® Mediaroom® deployments.
    --  National Information Solutions Cooperative® (booth #224) showcases the
        iVUE® enterprise system -- a seamlessly integrated IT solution that
        connects your customer care to billing to engineering to e-commerce.
    --  RGB Networks (booth #819), the leading provider of scalable multiscreen
        IP video delivery solutions, is demonstrating how its advanced
        technologies enable telcos and other video service providers (VSP) to
        meet the new challenges of an evolving multiscreen IP video environment.
    --  TelVue® Corporation (booth #603) has launched an all new B1000
        HyperCaster(TM), and paired it with the powerful Cloud-based TelVue
        Connect(TM) service for Internet-ready content aggregation, transcoding,
        scheduling, and playout.
    --  Triteka (booth #300) will showcase its next generation networking
        solutions for IP-based entertainment distribution over any existing wire
        infrastructures for residential and commercial markets.
    --  Witbe (booth #1019) is launching a new video monitoring device. It is a
        unique tool to control video QoE in each local loop and ensure perfect
        quality for every subscriber in every region.
A list of exhibitors is available at http://www.telcotvonline.com/2012/exhibitor-list/. A complete schedule of conference sessions is available at: http://www.telcotvonline.com/conference/overview-by-day.php.

Connect with TelcoTV
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TelcoTV

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TelcoTV

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/TelcoTV-1906987?gid=1906987&trk=hb_side_g

TelcoTV Mobile App: http://m.telcotvonline.com

About TelcoTV
TelcoTV is the industry's largest conference and expo focused on broadband network service providers. Hosted by UBM TechWeb in partnership with NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association) and Light Reading (part of the Light Reading Communications Network), this annual event provides rural broadband network service providers across the U.S. with fast, actionable strategies to enhance the monetization of their investments in the face of increasing competition and decreasing government support. Now in its 11th year, TelcoTV is an increasingly popular forum for network operators and builders, equipment vendors and content providers to connect with their peers and share best practices. The event is hosted and led by the industry's recognized experts delivering the latest critical business, technology and regulatory insights, along with opportunities to grow business and partnerships. TelcoTV 2012 sponsors include Calix, Adtran, CHR Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent, and Cisco.

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 three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Cloud Connect, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a part of UBM plc, one of the world's largest media businesses as a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

About NTCA
The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association is the premier association representing more than 570 locally owned and controlled telecommunications cooperatives and commercial companies throughout rural and small-town America. NTCA provides its members with legislative, regulatory, and industry representation; meetings; publications and educational programs; and an array of employee benefit programs. Visit http://www.ntca.org for more information.

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Take the eMeals Paleo Challenge - Get One Week of 'Caveman' Recipes Free; Endorsed by Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes

eMeals' Newest Meal Subscription Plan Fits CrossFit Exercisers & Health-Conscious Families

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want to cook like a caveman a la the Paleo Diet but your recipe repertoire is too stuck in the 21(st) century to figure out how, you can test-drive the Stone Age way of eating by taking the Paleo Challenge from online meal planning service eMeals. Simply go to http://www.emeals.com/meal-plans/paleo/, click on 'View Sample,' and download a week's worth of Paleo Diet dinner menus and shopping lists free of charge. If you like the Paleo regimen, you can have new Paleo menus from eMeals delivered to your email inbox every week for as little as $5 a month.

You'll get healthy, easy-to-prepare Paleo recipes focusing on meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, tree nuts and seeds, and healthy fats, eliminating off-limits items like processed foods, grains, dairy, sugar, legumes and potatoes. (Help! No pizza! No pasta! No three-bean chili on Football Sundays!) Highlights of the free sample plan include:

    --  Grilled Tilapia Fillets with Cilantro Pesto and Grilled Mexican Squash
    --  Crustless Herbed Quiche with Tomato Basil Salad
    --  Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Wedges
    --  Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa and Peppery Slaw
    --  Blackened Skirt Steak with BLT Salad
Proponents of this hunter-gatherer diet argue that it can reduce the risk of modern diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as improve athletic performance. That's why many hard-core fitness fans like ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes and adherents of the CrossFit high-intensity strength and conditioning program go Paleo or close to it.

"The Paleo Diet is a good fit for endurance athletes but it's challenging for the modern cook," said Karnazes, a renowned endurance athlete and New York Times best-selling author who was hailed by Men's Fitness as one of the fittest men on the planet.  "eMeals' Paleo Plan helps get people on the right track and keep them there. It's easy: all you have to do is follow the shopping lists and the recipes. It completely takes the pain out of Paleo meal planning."

If caveman cuisine isn't your thing, you can also choose from 49 other specialized eMeals menu options ranging from classic family meals to clean eating, low-fat, gluten-free and more to simplify meal planning, streamline grocery shopping, and save more than $1,000 a year on family grocery bills. For a full description of the eMeals program, visit http://www.emeals.com/how-it-works.

About eMeals.com
eMeals.com has been the market leader in online meal planning since 2003, having provided a simple and affordable dinnertime solution to hundreds of thousands of busy people everywhere.  The eMeals team constructs and publishes 50 delicious meal plans and corresponding grocery lists every week based on food style preferences, family size and the current sales at selected grocery stores.  Dinner menu plans include classic family meals, low-fat, portion control, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, clean eating, and the natural and organic plan. For more information, please visit http://www.emeals.com.

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CONTACT: Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com

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

Best Buy And Turtle Beach Rollout New Cutting-edge Tablet-based Interactive Audio Kiosk Program

Number One Gaming Headset Manufacturer Turtle Beach Redefines Game Audio In-Store with Leading Retailer

VALHALLA, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach, pioneer and market-leader of the gaming headset category, and Best Buy Co., Inc. are launching a modern, in-store interactive kiosk program that sets a new standard for consumer electronics retail. Featuring a touch screen tablet and an Android based application, the customer oriented kiosk will deliver a fully interactive and educational experience, while giving Best Buy customers access to sample from Turtle Beach's robust product line-up.

The interactive kiosk began rolling out across 770 Best Buy stores this September. Best Buy customers who engage with the interactive kiosk will have the opportunity to access a variety of unique content aimed at educating and demonstrating the various benefits of Turtle Beach's gaming headsets. It also offers consumers an interactive guide so they may determine the ideal gaming headset for their respective needs.

"Best Buy has been a strong partner and we're very excited to launch the interactive kiosk in stores," said Bob Picunko, Chief Marketing Officer, Turtle Beach. "The Turtle Beach interactive audio kiosk sets a new standard for retail displays, and should prove to be a great tool for consumers looking to purchase a gaming headset."

Through the interactive kiosk's application, customers can access a guided tour of key features that span across Turtle Beach's headset line-up and gain a greater understanding of Turtle Beach's most innovative features. Options from the interactive kiosk main menu include:

    --  Headset Catalog: Allows consumers to browse Turtle Beach's product
        line-up with brief and comprehensive product summaries.
    --  Sound Experiences: Action, RPG, racing and sports genre specific sound
        experience videos within the interactive kiosk application take
        consumers on a journey in audio.
    --  Trailers: Featuring trailers for popular gaming titles, such as Call of
        Duty®: Black Ops II and Borderlands 2(TM), consumers can experience a
        preview of their favorite games.
    --  Headset Selector: Leads consumers to a recommended product that meets
        their platform, price point and technology needs.
    --  Featured Headsets: Showcases featured headsets not traditionally part of
        product line-up, such as Turtle Beach's exclusive line of officially
        licensed Call of Duty®: Black Ops II gaming headsets and its Ear Force
        SEVEN series created in collaboration with Major League Gaming.
Through the interactive kiosk tablet, Turtle Beach and Best Buy will be able to remotely update content within the application to maintain fresh content for consumer engagement, such as in-store promotions, new products or new trailers from partners. For instance, since the kiosks' distribution, Turtle Beach updated the application to include the Borderlands 2(TM) trailer so that it was accessible to consumers in alignment with the game's release date.

In its most recent analysis, The NPD Group reported Turtle Beach as the number one headsets/headphones manufacturer with a 51% market share for 2012 (Jan. 2012 - Aug. 2012) ranked on dollar volume, which is 20% growth year over year. This is despite the overall video game industry being down 25% (Jan-Aug 2011 vs. Jan-Aug 2012) at retail. NPD also recorded Turtle Beach as the top third-party video games console accessory manufacturer ranked on dollar volume for the month of August 2012.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is a leading multi-channel global retailer and developer of technology products and services. Every day our employees - 167,000 strong - are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that enable easy access to people, knowledge, ideas and fun. We are keenly aware of our role and impact on the world, and we are committed to developing and implementing business strategies that bring sustainable technology solutions to our consumers and communities. For additional information about Best Buy, visit http://www.investors.bestbuy.com/.

About Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for video game, personal computer, and mobile platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach's Ear Force XP400 wireless headset was named IGN's "Best Gaming Hardware" as part of its Best of CES 2012 Awards.

Turtle Beach, headquartered in Valhalla, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today's PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

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CONTACT: Maura White, +1-914-345-2255, maura.white@turtlebeach.com

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

RaiderZ Open Beta Now Live

Players Invited to "Hunt Together or Die Alone" in Monster-hunting MMORPG

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment Inc. today announced that its highly-anticipated, monster-hunting MMORPG, RaiderZ, is now live in Open Beta. Players can head to http://www.playraiderz.com to experience the award-winning, free-to-play title immediately.

"The positive response from both players and critics alike to RaiderZ has been incredible," said Mark Hill, RaiderZ Senior Producer. "Today, we'd like to thank fans who've followed the development of the game and welcome everyone to join the RaiderZ Open Beta and explore the Kingdom of Rendel. This is just the first part of our commitment to provide a great experience for years to come."

In RaiderZ, players must "Hunt Together or Die Alone" if they hope to succeed in battles against Rendel's most deadly creatures. With its action-oriented combat system, flexible class system, unique and engaging boss encounters, and stunning environments, RaiderZ promises a breath of fresh air to fans of MMORPGs. The best part: RaiderZ is free-to-play.

Find out what critics and fans are talking about by joining the RaiderZ open beta today!

Download and play RaiderZ for free by visiting http://www.playraiderz.com

To download and view the RaiderZ open beta launch trailer, please visit

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/luvv5i3l43jilkj/upu-L5b337

Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RaiderZGame and follow us on Twitter @RaiderZOnline for the latest game updates, news, contests and more.

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing in immersive free-to-play MMORPGs. Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment has published 10 popular titles, including Blacklight Retribution, Forsaken World, Perfect World International and Star Trek Online. The company works closely with its American development teams and partners such as Cryptic Studios, developer of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dungeons & DragonsNeverwinter, and Runic Games, developer of the hit Torchlight series, to provide unparalleled quality of service and game experiences to its players. A subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), Perfect World Entertainment is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.perfectworld.com

CONTACT:
Tyler Nagata
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
(650) 590-7795
tyler.nagata@perfectworld.com

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Toshiba Announces Series of Small, High-Speed, Bidirectional Level Shifters for Mobile Devices

Dual-Supply Level Shifters Feature Auto Direction Sensing, Enable Bidirectional Voltage-Level Translation Without External Control Signals

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced a new family of high-speed, bidirectional level shifters that feature ultra-small packages, including UQFN12, WCSP16 and WCSP24C.  The new level shifters employ an automatic direction control function, and reduce concerns over the order in which power supplies start up.

With mobile devices having multiple functions and more core ICs operating at lower voltages than ever, the number of cases in which voltage signal levels differ between ICs is on the rise.  Designed with the ability to respond to two different power supplies, Toshiba's full series of dual-supply level shifters is optimal as an interface between different power supply systems. Small package sizes and a reduced number of DIR pins contribute to a reduction in mounting area, making them ideal for mobile phones, digital still cameras and digital video recorders.

Among the new additions to the series are the 4-bit TC7LX0104MU, the 6-bit TC7LX1106WBG, the 8-bit TC7LX1108WBG and the four-circuit multiplexer/demultiplexer TC7LX1204WBG.

The TC7LX0104MU, TC7LX1106WBG and TC7LX1108WBG are dual-supply level shifters that allow for voltage translation between V(CCA) and V(CCB) systems in a power supply range from 1.2V to 3.6V - without a direction control signal for input and output signals.  These level shifters are easier to use than other products, as they do not have any restrictions regarding the combination of the two power supplies (V(CCA)/V(CCB)) to be used- or the order in which they are started.

The TC7LX1204WBG is a four-circuit multiplexer/demultiplexer that enables a 1.2V to 3.6V voltage interface.  With this product, bidirectional voltage-level translation is possible - without direction control signals.  The TC7LX1204WBG employs three power supply voltages of V(CCA), V(CCB), and V(CCC), and allows for any combination of power supply voltages.

    Parameter                                                Symbol                              TC7LX0104MU                                           TC7LX1106WBG                       TC7LX1108WBG                                          TC7LX1204WBG
    ---------                                                ------                              -----------                                           ------------                       ------------                                          ------------
    Operating power supply voltage range                     VCCA                                                                      1.2V ~ 3.6V
    ------------------------------------                     ----                                                                      -----------
    VCCB                                                                                           1.2V ~ 3.6V
    ----                                                                                           -----------
    Package Type                                                                                                        UQF N12                                      WCSP16                                      WCSP24C
    ------------                                                                                                        -------                                      ------                                      -------
                                                             VCCC                                                                                                                      ?  1.2V ~ 3.6V                                                                                            ?
                                                             ----                                                                                                                    ---  -----------                                                                                          ---
    Input threshold voltage                                  Positive                            VIH                                                       2.0V (min.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V      2.0V (min.) @ VCC=3.0V                                2.0V (min.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
    ---
    Negative                                                 VIL                                               0.7V (max.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V               0.7V (max.) @ VCC=3.0V             0.7V (max.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    ---
    Output current                                           IOH                                          ?20mA(min.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V,VOH=2.6V           ?20mA(min.) @ VCC=3.0V,VOH=2.6V
    --------------                                           ---                                          ----------------------------------           -------------------------------
    IOL                                                      ?20mA(min.) @ VCCA/B=3.0V,VOL=0.4V  ?20mA(min.) @ VCC=3.0V,VOL=0.4V
    ---                                                      ----------------------------------  -------------------------------
    Propagation delay time                                   tpLH                                4.2ns(max.) @ VCCA=1.8V,VCCB=3.                        4.4ns(max.) @
                                                                                                                                                        VCCA=1.8V,VCCB=3.                 4.7ns(max.) @ VCCA=1.8V,VCCB=3.                       5.2ns(max.) @ (VCC=1.8V     VCC=3.3V)
                                                                                                 3V,CLpF                                            3V,CLpF                         3V,CLpF
    ---                                                                                          ----------                                            ----------                         ----------
    tpHL                                                     5.4ns(max.) @ VCCA=1.5V,VCCB=2.5     5.9ns(max.) @
                                                                                                  VCCA=1.5V,VCCB=2.5                                   6.4ns(max.) @ VCCA=1.5V,VCCB=2.5   6.9ns(max.) @ (VCC=1.5V     VCC=2.5V)
                                                             V,CLpF                           V,CLpF                                             V,CLpF
    ---                                                      ---------                           ---------                                             ---------
    Data transmission rate                                                                    ?                     100Mbps(max.) @                    90Mbps(max.) @ VCCA=1.8V,VCCB=3.3  90Mbps(max.) @ (VCC=1.8V     VCC=3.3V)
                                                                                                              VCCA=1.8V,VCCB=3.3V,CLpF              V,CLpF
    ---                                                                                                       ---------------------------              ---------
    80Mbps(max.) @ VCCA=1.5V,VCCB=2.5                                   60Mbps(max.) @           60Mbps(max.) @ (VCC=1.5V     VCC=2.5V)
    V,CLpF                                                    VCCA=1.5V,VCCB=2.5V,CLpF
                                                                                                                                                       
    ---
Key Attributes

    --  Bidirectional voltage-level translation is possible without external
        control signals
    --  Voltage-level translation is available in a power supply range from 1.2V
        to 3.6V
    --  Bus isolation is possible by setting the level shifter to disabled
Availability

Samples of these latest additions to the Toshiba level shifter lineup are available now, with mass production beginning to ramp.

Toshiba's Discrete Products

Toshiba is a leading supplier in a number of discrete product categories, including power transistors, rectifiers and thyristors, LMOS logic, CMOS logic, photocouplers, Toslinks(TM), LEDs, small signal diodes and transistors.  The company's discrete devices are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance and lower voltages in today's wireless telecommunications and consumer electronics applications, while emphasizing its strength in the automotive and industrial markets.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC

Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs.  Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, LCD displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablet, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2011 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, March, 2012).  Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today has over 554 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 210,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

(C) 2012 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

Editor's Note:  Images available for download from:http://www.toshiba.com/taec/news/press_releases/2012/lgss_12_649.jsp

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dena Jacobson

Lages & Associates

Tel.: (949) 453-8080
dena@lages.com

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

PenFactory.com Announces New Price Matching Program

Company challenging customers to find better prices, with a special bonus

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFactory.com, an industry leader in affordable promotional products, announces a new program for customers. The company is now offering price matching, and is also throwing in an extra incentive for placing an order. Their price matching challenges customers to find a competitor's product for a lower price. PenFactory.com will then match that price, and offer an additional 5% of the product as a bonus.

For example, if a customer notices a set of 100 personalized ink pens, but finds the same product for a lower rate, PenFactory.com will sell the pens at the competitor's price, and throw in an additional five percent for free. The price matching program applies to the company's complete and extensive collection of products, which includes office supplies, coffee mugs, and bags.

"We here at PenFactory.com feel that this opportunity is a great way to reach out to customers, as well as give back and say thanks," said a media liaison for PenFactory.com. "With this new price matching setup, our customers continue to receive PenFactory.com's low prices and receive a special incentive, as a bonus, for ordering from our company."

PenFactory.com offers custom promotional products in bulk, with many selling for less than a quarter per item. With a Made in the USA section, a wedding section, and even a Ship Within 24 Hours section, customers are guaranteed to find something for their taste and budget. The company's products can be found at http://www.penfactory.com.

About The Company: PenFactory.com (http://www.penfactory.com) is a leader in promotional pens, office supplies, and other customizable gifts such as drink ware, key chains and bags. Headquartered in New York City, the company offers free artwork, email proofs and no set-up charge for all products, as well as free shipping on any order over $100.

SOURCE  PenFactory.com

PenFactory.com

CONTACT: Jose Perez, Pen Factory, jose@penfactory.com, 1-800-851-2533, http://www.penfactory.com

Worldwide Enterprises' Instantravel.com Expands Within First Year of Business

UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Full suite Travel and Accommodations Company, Worldwide Enterprises LLC, is expanding its primary line of business, http://www.instantravel.com, within its first year by providing additional resources to its clients, hiring more agents, and introducing non-profit initiatives.

Instantravel.com was first introduced in June of 2012. Founder and President of Worldwide Enterprises, Michael Spriggs, states, "We've been a customer-focused company since day one and I think our clients have recognized that. Many of our valued repeat clients and have significantly contributed to our growth this year."

The Company's new blog, hosted at http://www.instantravel.com, accurately depicts the Company's commitment to the customer, by providing travelers with complimentary checklists, destination reviews and best practices for traveling abroad.

Instantravel.com is a full suite travel company offering reservations for cruises, flights, hotels, trains, rental cars, private cars, tours and more to ensure individuals, families and friends conveniently receive one travel itinerary in one transaction. As part of the largest travel consortium in the world, instantravel.com offers customers some of the most competitive rates in the industry.

Spriggs adds, "Putting together more itineraries each year enables us to establish better relationships and stronger purchasing power with our travel partners, which in turn secures lower pricing for our clients."

Instantravel.com will be offering these discounted rates just in time for customers to secure holiday travel in the upcoming months. In order to support continued growth through 2013, Worldwide Enterprises will be hiring additional travel agents.   

In addition to basic travel services, instantravel.com has also been working on a program designed specifically for non-profit organizations, which includes discounted itineraries and planning materials for projects such as fundraising cruises and vacation giveaways.

To learn more about Worldwide Enterprises LLC and travel opportunities, please visit http://www.instantravel.com  or call 240-326-3897.

About Worldwide Enterprises LLC (http://www.instantravel.com)
As one of the leading travel companies, Worldwide Enterprises LLC and Instantravel.com make it easy to plan your next business or leisure trip. Instantravel.com assists clients in planning their trips for both domestic and international travel.

SOURCE  Worldwide Enterprises LLC

Worldwide Enterprises LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

The Risky Business of Technology Moves and Transitions

CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly technology-dependent workplace, disruptions in technology services ripple through organizations with greater impact. While the information technology (IT) team grapples with service level expectations that are nearing a standard of continuous availability, the real estate and facilities team is under ever-increasing pressure to optimize space, improve productivity and control costs. These two trends collide when offices, facilities or datacenters are moved or undergo transition, resulting in additional risk to operations and business continuity. A significant transition mistake can have lasting consequences by adversely impacting your reputation with customers, brand image, and operating productivity.

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A technology transition can be triggered by a wide range of changes ? a new product or service rollout; a merger or acquisition; a datacenter or infrastructure upgrade; a cloud initiative; or a real estate transaction or physical facilities move. Technology that might otherwise be taken for granted, much like service from your local utility company, becomes highly visible during real estate or facilities moves, especially when a datacenter or new systems are involved. Specific examples include technology services that are part of the foundation of the modern workplace such as network and internet connectivity, unified communications (UC), and enterprise software applications. Employees expect to be able to have the technology tools and resources needed to do their jobs. Customers and partners expect little or no disruption. A seamless technology transition is one of the top measures for the success of a move, while conversely, failures are magnified and compound the organizational stress caused by a move.

The technology transition risks are higher and impacts more complex during a move because there are more tasks and dependencies translating into more things that can go wrong. Transitions have a huge impact on internal technology operations groups. The skills and expertise needed to properly assess, plan and manage the activities to migrate from one technology to the next, or one facility to the next, often do not reside within a company's internal  IT organization. The infrequent and unique nature of major technology transitions requires different skills than operational management. For example, the skills and knowledge needed to run a datacenter are different from those needed to move one.  Moves are often paired with upgrades or changes where IT staff are being asked to eliminate technologies they have dedicated themselves to running and refining for years, then implement and run something new with the same efficiency in a new location. Flipping-the-switch with confidence requires careful planning and execution to mitigate risks.

Trillium Solutions Group and CBRE Group (NYSE: CBG) have recently teamed as part of CBRE's multi-partner Solutions Platform to provide technology transition services. Trillium's specific role will be to provide technology transition services tailored to the commercial real estate environment. CBRE's Round Table provides a comprehensive range of experts in a solutions platform for all aspects of real estate and facilities services. In describing the Solutions Platform, CBRE First Vice President, Mike Nardini said, "We have organized, on a national scale, specialized experts in every component of the built environment."

Trillium's ITtransitions® practice provides the skills, experience, and proven methodologies to mitigate risks and guide organizations through the pitfalls associated with technology transitions. With an engagement history that includes data center transitions for financial service companies where system availability is monitored in split-seconds, Trillium has demonstrated that our specialized expertise with transitions equates to significant value for our clients. We have real-world experience on a large scale including a critical datacenter move with a major insurance company and a colocation move for the world's largest asset management firm. Trillium CEO, Steve Adelstein remarked, "We are excited to be part of CBRE's Platform to support the technology transitions for clients. Our ITtransitions® Framework allows Trillium to partner with organizations to minimize the business disruption associated with a move."

About Trillium Solutions Group, Inc.

Trillium Solutions Group, Inc. is a professional services firm headquartered in Chicago that provides business and technology consulting and strategic sourcing services for industries such as trade associations, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare.  For more information, please visit http://www.trilliumsg.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TrilliumSG.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2011 revenue).  The Company has approximately 34,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our Web site at http://www.cbre.com.

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Trillium Solutions Group

CONTACT: William Fraser, Sr. Vice President, +1-847-272-2202, ext. 306, wfraser@trilliumsg.com; Steve Adelstein, President & CEO, +1-847-272-2202, ext. 100 or sadelstein@trilliumsg.com

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

Polaroid Easily Transforms Your Digital Photos into Museum Quality Art

Offering Consumers a Simple Way to Convert Memorable Moments into Lasting Artistic Impressions

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today announced the launch of the Polaroid Fotobar online store, found at http://www.polaroidfotobar.com. The store offers consumers an easy, intuitive process to turn their best digital pictures into museum-quality art. With the PolaroidFotobar online store, Polaroid continues its 75 year tradition of bringing life's best moments to print, this time with a museum-quality piece of art. 

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"We dug deep creatively, to bring consumers a fine-tuned technology that unleashes their phone-trapped memories to turn them into permanent, museum-quality art," said Cheryl Zatz, VP of Marketing at Fotobar, LLC, an authorized Polaroid licensee.

The patent-pending feature called Fotomail allows users to easily upload their images captured on smart phones and cameras onto the site.  Within seconds, their photos are on screen and ready to be customized. The Fotomail feature also makes it simple to work with favorite photos posted on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr or Picasa accounts.

Photos can be enhanced using photo-effect technology such as contrast, red-eye correction, brightness and filters showing users the outcome as they work online. Customers may choose from a wide variety of high-quality art formats and mountings, including framed, matted, canvas, metal, award and poster products. Every item is made in the US, and shipped for free within the continental US. For those who may be technology-shy, live customer support is also available.

"I am excited about this partnership because it fits so well with the Polaroid DNA," said Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy. "Polaroid's philosophy for the past 75 years has been about sharing life with fun and easy-to-use products and the PolaroidFotobar online store continues that proud tradition. Everyone can now create museum-quality prints with just a few clicks."

Currently, 50 percent of US cell phone users have smart phones with built-in camera features. That number is expected to grow to more than 80 percent by 2015, fueling the exponential growth in cell phone photos.

"Within the estimated 1.5 billion photos taken each day, everyone captures the perfect moment that should be displayed on the office or living room wall," said Zatz. "With Polaroid Fotobar, those special memories can be made into something exceptional," she said. "We are excited to partner with Polaroid in this evolutionary venture which offers everyday photographers the artists' experience," she added.

The Polaroid Brand
Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to technology. The history of Polaroid began 75 years ago, with its roots stemming back to Polaroid instant film, cameras and camera accessories - thus was the introduction of the famous Polaroid Classic Border Logo which is still recognized today as a true landmark of photography.

In recent years, Polaroid has expanded its range of products in consumer electronics and photography, such as instant and digital cameras, high-definition camcorders, mobile printers, tablets, flat-screen TVs and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood. For more information, visit http://www.polaroid.com.

Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.

Media Contact:

Melissa Hoistion
R&J Public Relations for Polaroid
mhoistion@randjpr.com
908-722-5757

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TeleHealth Services Announces Availability of New Line of Samsung LED High-Definition Hospital Televisions

New array of Samsung LED hospital televisions provide healthcare facilities with most energy efficient sets in the healthcare market; space savings, and multi-set management capabilities to enhance patient satisfaction and facility management.

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleHealth Services, the nation's leading provider of hospital televisions and interactive patient engagement solutions, today announced the launch of the new line of UL approved and ENERGY STAR(®) 5.3 certified Samsung LED healthcare televisions. The new hospital televisions provide a full-array LED backlight, a more compact cabinet, industry leading energy savings, and enhanced multi-set management capabilities. Available October 2012, the new healthcare LED televisions combine the traditional hospital-specific features with new enhancements that promote patient satisfaction, optimize operational efficiency, and improve sustainability.

The new Samsung hospital LED televisions bring the comforts of home to the hospital room, while offering advanced technology that supports facilities' communication and patient engagement initiatives. "The patient experience is a growing opportunity for hospitals and patients that are expecting more from healthcare facilities and increasingly want access to modern conveniences in the inpatient setting. We are excited to evolve our partnership with Samsung to deliver LED hospital televisions to enhance patient satisfaction efforts," said George Fleming, president and CEO of TeleHealth Services. "These new healthcare televisions demonstrate our continued commitment to bringing premium patient television solutions to hospitals across the country."

Superior Entertainment Experience
Samsung and TeleHealth Services have partnered to deliver an at-home entertainment experience to the hospital setting with these new 26, 32, and 40-inch healthcare LED televisions. Featuring a full-array LED backlight, the new models deliver superior picture quality through sharp, detailed images and smooth motion. The full-array configuration provides a brighter experience, better black levels, and picture uniformity versus edge-lit hospital LEDs.

Outstanding Operational Efficiency
The Samsung healthcare LED televisions offer a number of key features that improve operational efficiency. The new line of hospital televisions is UL Listed for hospital use and meets the more stringent requirements for use in hospital environments.  To assist in the ease of installation, the Samsung healthcare LED TVs also feature multiple cloning options and SIRCH(®)(Samsung Interactive Remote Control for Hospitality).SIRCH streamlines implementation of new technology and updates across all hospital televisions, including in room set-up, TV programming, and firmware update deployment. This allows for easier day-to-day changes to business operations, saving time and labor costs.

Another differentiating feature of the new Samsung hospital televisions is REACH(®) (Remote Enhanced Active Control for Hospitality). The REACH coaxial-based solution is designed to provide centralized TV controls, basic static content management capabilities, and Interactive Program Guide (IPG) for hospitals. Hospitals can now deliver pictures and content to patient rooms such as: emergency information, local information, and other helpful caregiver convenience options. Additionally, the new Samsung healthcare LED televisions offer a slimmer cabinet to minimize the television's footprint within the room while still providing the ultimate entertainment experience.

Sustainability
Samsung and TeleHealth Services have continued their commitment to delivering technologies and products that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing quality or efficiency. The new Samsung healthcare televisions are ENERGY STAR(®) 5.3 certified, and are the most energy efficient sets in the healthcare market. They also feature four energy saving modes that can reduce power consumption by up to 70 percent.

Other hospital-specific features of the Samsung healthcare televisions include:

    --  Pro:Idiom decoding, allowing hospitals to provide patients with a wide
        variety of high-definition channels.
    --  UL Listing to meet the more stringent requirements for the use in a
        hospital environment.
    --  Universal pillow speaker interface for cross compatibility between
        multiple pillow speaker brands and pin sets.
    --  Autosensing side inputs to allow patients access to external content
        sources.
    --  Samsung's on-site warranty program.
"Television technology is evolving faster now than it ever has, likewise health reform is changing healthcare at a rapid pace. Considering the patient televisions' vast benefits around enhancing the patient experience, creating operational efficiencies, and aiding in the recovery process, the launch of these LED sets comes at a great time to help hospitals meet these initiatives," continued Fleming. "The new features blended with the reliability of Samsung and the range of sizes available, any facilities professional can play a pivotal role in making the inpatient experience more safe, comfortable, and informative."

About TeleHealth Services:
With more than 2,500 healthcare clients across the country, TeleHealth Services is the nation's leading provider of integrated technology and communications solutions for the healthcare market. Combining 50+ years of healthcare expertise and partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers, TeleHealth Services is uniquely positioned to offer a full suite of hospital technology solutions that includes:

    --  Interactive patient and staff education platforms
    --  Healthcare-grade televisions and accessories
    --  Patient protection and security systems
    --  Bedside patient entertainment solutions
    --  The latest educational and entertainment content
    --  Custom designed communication systems
    --  Comprehensive design, implementation, and service packages
    --  Flexible financing solutions
Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., TeleHealth Services is a division of Telerent Leasing Corporation. Telerent, founded in 1957, operates as a subsidiary of ITOCHU International, Inc.  For more information on TeleHealth, call 877-432-9076, or visit at http://www.telehealth.com/.

Contact:

Matt Barker

VP of Marketing

TeleHealth Services

919-772-8604
matt.barker@telehealth.com

SOURCE  TeleHealth Services

TeleHealth Services

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

TrustCloud & Rover.com Partner to Enable Reputation Barometer for Pet Sitters

As Peer to Peer Economy Grows, Partnership Creates Greater Protection for All Involved

SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrustCloud, the leader in stand-alone trust solutions for the sharing economy, and Rover.com, the in-home dog care industry leader, today announce an exclusive strategic partnership to empower pet sitters to display their portable reputations to pet owners in search of dog boarding solutions. By integrating TrustCloud into Rover.com, the partnership enables greater safety, security and confidence for Rover.com's 70,000+ members across the United States.

"Safety and trustworthiness have always been a central priority for all of us here at Rover.com," said Aaron Easterly, CEO of Rover.com. "With this exclusive partnership, we are excited to offer our members greater transparency and verifications for those caring for their dogs."

Providing a trust system for peer marketplaces, TrustCloud's TrustScore system rates users based on three basic TrustCloud layers (Identity, Interaction, and Behavior) containing over thirty different online and offline elements such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter as well as offline verifications like SMS, Snail Mail, etc. Once users opt-in to TrustCloud, their TrustCloud membership and verifications appear on their Rover.com profile so that other users can instantly get a better understanding of whom they are considering as a dog sitter.

"People deserve to be recognized for their honest behavior online," said Xin Chung, founder and CEO of TrustCloud. "Just as a credit score is useful to landlords in evaluating renters, our TrustScore engenders increased confidence and safety for those involved with Rover.com and the rapidly growing peer economy."

About Rover.com

Rover.com, the in-home dog care industry leader, connects dog owners with local dog sitters online to provide real homes when families travel. Rover.com maintains the mission of creating a safe, loving home for dogs even when owners are away by offering an alternative to traditional caged boarding facilities, or family, friends and neighbors who sit in a pinch. Seattle based Rover.com operates in thousands of cities across the U.S. with more than 70,000 members. To learn more visit http://www.Rover.com, and join us on Twitter @RoverDotCom and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RoverDotCom.

About TrustCloud

TrustCloud specializes in trust and risk solutions for peer marketplaces by providing a quick, broad measurement of a user's "TrustScore". The score is based on interpretations of universal indicators of Trust such as Credibility, Reliability, Familiarity, and Consideration then filtered through layers of Verification, Behavior and Transactions. Peer economy marketplaces, together with thousands of users, have adopted it as their default "portable trust indicator". Launched in May of 2012, TrustCloud's mission is to increase trust and reduce risk among peer marketplace users.

SOURCE  Rover.com

Rover.com

CONTACT: TrustCloud, Xin Chung, CEO, +1-310-666-8548, Xin@trustcloud.com, Rover.com, Stacia Kirby, +1-206-363-1492, stacia@speakeasy.net

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

ESRB Extends No-Cost Rating Service To All Digitally Delivered Games

New Digital Rating Service Enables ESRB Ratings to Become Consistent Standard Across All Game Platforms; Includes Guidance on Interactive Elements

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the non-profit self-regulatory body for the video game industry, today announced a streamlined, no-cost service for assigning ratings to all digitally delivered games. ESRB's new "Digital Rating Service" utilizes a brief but detailed online questionnaire to assess not only a product's content and age-appropriateness, but also interactive elements, including the sharing of personal information or physical location and exposure to unfiltered user-generated content. This newly streamlined service will first be put into use for downloadable games available from a number of computer and video game platforms including Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation(®) Network, PlayStation(®) Vita, PlayStation(TM) Certified devices, Nintendo(®) eShop, Wii Shop Channel(TM) and Windows 8, with other digital content aggregators, online game networks, streaming and download services to follow.

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"Consumers have grown accustomed to using ESRB ratings when making decisions about the appropriateness of the games their families play. With the explosion of devices from which consumers can access games today, our goal is to ensure that those same tools are available everywhere games can be found," said ESRB president Patricia Vance. "More recently, parents' concerns have begun to extend beyond just content to include the sharing of their kids' personal information or location and interactions with other players. ESRB's Digital Rating Service now offers all digital platforms, storefronts and networks the opportunity to empower their customers with consistent, credible, familiar and useful upfront guidance no matter where their family chooses to play games."

The streamlined rating process makes obtaining an ESRB rating fast and easy by assigning a rating immediately. By simplifying the process and eliminating the cost to developers, the ESRB expects to broaden adoption of its ratings among game providers of all types. The resulting ubiquity of ESRB ratings will ease a parent's job by presenting a single ratings standard across the many platforms on which their children access games. Increased adoption of ESRB ratings also means that developers will no longer be subject to differing and oftentimes conflicting rating systems and standards for their digitally delivered games. ESRB's Digital Rating Service complements the CTIA Mobile Application Rating System with ESRB, a program launched last year through which ESRB assigns ratings to mobile apps using a similar process.

"The ESRB's Digital Rating Service is the most sensible way to implement ratings across the many platforms on which we now publish games," said John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts. "A consistent standard is in the best interest of publishers and consumers alike, empowering parents with the information they need to make informed choices for their families."

"Today our customers expect to be able to play their favorite games across a wide range of different devices, in home and on the go," added Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA). "We believe our developers will greatly appreciate how easy this new streamlined system is to use and our customers are certain to benefit from having broader access to ESRB ratings across all of their game devices."

Ratings Go Beyond Content

Consumer research shows that at least two thirds of parents consider it essential that a rating system provide disclosure about the collection and/or sharing of personal information with third parties, the sharing of a user's location, and the ability to track a user's location, and  consider it just as important as being informed about content and age-appropriateness.* As a result, ESRB's Digital Rating Service not only assigns the familiar ESRB Rating Category and Content Descriptors that consumers already know and trust, but also generates standardized notices, called "Interactive Elements," which include:

    --  "Shares Info" indicates that user-provided personal information (e.g.,
        e-mail address, phone number, credit card info, etc.) is shared with
        third parties;
    --  "Shares Location" indicates the ability to display the user's location
        to other users; and
    --  "Users Interact" indicates possible exposure to unfiltered/uncensored
        user-generated content, including user-to-user communications and media
        sharing via social media and networks.
In addition to providing critical guidance to consumers in advance of playing a game, all three parts of a game's rating information (Rating Category, Content Descriptors and Interactive Elements) can also be mapped to parental controls to restrict access by these criteria. While adopters of ESRB ratings may choose to not display all three parts, complete rating information is always available by searching the ESRB website at ESRB.org.

"ESRB's rating system has always been an effective means for parents to gauge content, and its latest evolution addresses the emerging concerns of parents whose children increasingly access and play games in a digital marketplace," concluded Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). "Information is a critical weapon in the online safety arsenal, and giving parents tools like the ESRB's new Interactive Elements notices empowers them to take appropriate action to protect their children in an online environment."

The ESRB Rating System

Established in 1994, the ESRB has become among the most highly recognized and respected rating systems in the world. The FTC has commended ESRB for having "the strongest self-regulatory code" and applauded tools like Rating Summaries that offer consumers even greater information by which to choose games for their families. According to the latest research, 85% of parents with children who play video games are aware of the ESRB ratings and 70% use the ratings on a regular basis (either "every time" or "most of the time") when deciding about a game for their child. Nearly nine in ten (88%) find the ESRB ratings to be either "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" in choosing games for their children.*

* Online survey of 509 parents with children who play video games. Conducted May/June 2012 by Peter D. Hart Research Associates and commissioned by ESRB.

About ESRB

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns age and content ratings for video games and apps so parents can make informed choices. As part of its regulatory role for the video game industry the ESRB also enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines and helps ensure responsible online privacy practices under its Privacy Online program. ESRB was established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

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CONTACT: Beth Llewelyn, +1-206-406-5027, beth@zebrapartners.net

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

Primera Announces FX1000 Label Matrix Removal System

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Primera Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty printers, today announced the availability of its new FX1000 Matrix Removal System. FX1000 is used in conjunction with the company's CX1000 Color Label Printer as well with as a number of other digital label production systems. With the FX1000 Matrix Removal System, users can streamline label production with an accessory that automates waste label matrix removal, slitting and rewinding to finished rolls.

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FX1000 was developed to meet customer needs for a high-production waste label matrix removal tool that expedites color label roll preparation. Finished label rolls are tightly wound and ready to be applied either manually or by most label dispensers or automated label applicators.

"FX1000 is a professional, highly accurate and robust waste matrix removal system," said Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and marketing. "We recognized the need for a rugged and reliable system that our customers can count on day-in and day-out to finish the process of producing their own rolls of color product labels. FX1000 fulfills that need at a price that fits within most companies' budgets."

In the USA and Canada, FX1000 with dual rewind mandrels is priced at $9,995 (MSRP). The single rewind mandrel model is priced at $8,995 (MSRP). FX1000 is now shipping and is available from Primera's resellers and distributors worldwide.

For further details, please visit http://www.primeralabel.com. Follow Primera on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/primeratech and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/primeratech for the latest information on the company's entire line of industry-leading color label printing products.

About Primera Technology
Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA, Primera Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading specialty printer manufacturers. Its products are sold worldwide through Primera Authorized Resellers and Distributors in more than 179 countries.

More information about Primera and its products is available on the Internet at http://www.primeralabel.com or by calling 1-800-797-2772 (USA and Canada). Outside of the USA and Canada, call (763) 475-6676 or FAX (763) 475-6677. E-mail to sales@primera.com.

For Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East and Africa, contact Primera Europe GmbH in Germany by phone at +49-(0) 611-92777-0, by FAX at +49-(0) 611-92777-50 or by e-mail at sales@primera.eu.

For Asia Pacific, contact Primera Asia Pacific in Australia by phone at +61 3 8586 3030 or by email at sales@primera-ap.com.

For Latin America, contact Primera Latin America in Brazil by phone at +55 11 26 26 80 17, by FAX at +55 11 39 58 04 88 or by email at sales@primera.la.

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CONTACT: Peter Chalmers (Media only), Primera Technology, Inc., Phone: +1-763-475-6676, FAX: +1-763-475-6677, E-mail: pchalmers@primera.com, WWW: http://www.primeralabel.com, Sales Info: +1-800-797-2772

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

Germany Will Be Home to Europe's Largest Battery Factory

Germany Trade & Invest shares the latest business opportunities at this year's Batteries 2012

BERLIN, October 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Europe's largest battery cell factory is under construction in the German state of
Saxony. The Federal Government is optimistic that the production of high performance
lithium based batteries could revolutionize the automotive industry. Germany Trade &
Invest will have experts at this year's Batteries 2012 event in Nice from October 24 to
26, 2012 to inform visitors about the latest business opportunities in the industry.

    "To realize the leading position Germany has taken in the field of electromobility,
one must analyze the numbers. There are 1.72 million electronic cars in Europe, of which
Germany claims 670,000. If R&D continues to increase in terms of funding and in the
generation of intellectual capital, this number could potentially almost double by 2020."
said Thomas Grigoleit, renewable energy expert at Germany Trade & Invest in Berlin.

    However, there are existing challenges such as the initial purchase cost, battery life
and charging infrastructure that need to be addressed. Germany is taking giant strides to
solve these problems, but experts and capital from abroad will be urgently needed. Highly
innovative research infrastructure and ambitious public-private partnerships make Germany
a sound investment location.

    Germany also has the potential to become Europe's largest market for electric cars and
the corresponding peripheral equipment. This is good news to both investors and the German
labour force. The Federal Ministry of the Environment asserts that if Germany does succeed
in joining forces to exploit the opportunity presented by electromobility, there will be a
potential to create around 30,000 additional jobs over the period of 2020.

    Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the
FederalRepublic of Germany. The organization advises foreign companies seeking to expand
into the German market. It supports German companies that seek to enter foreign markets,
with foreign trade information.Germany Trade & Invest

       
        Andreas Bilfinger
        Email: andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com
        T: +49(0)30 200099-173
        http://www.gtai.com/press-subscription
        http://twitter.com/gtai_com
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Germany Trade and Invest

OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal Top 100 Wine Lists

California Restaurants Earn Top Honors, Followed by Maryland, Washington, Florida, and New York

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the time to toast the holidays draws near, OpenTable (NASDAQ: OPEN), a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants, is pleased to announce the 2012 Diners' Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Restaurants with the Most Notable Wine Lists in the United States.  These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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The list of winners, which includes Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, RN74 in Seattle, and Veritas in New York, spans 25 states and Washington, D.C.  California, renowned for its wine country, has the greatest number of winners with 17, followed by Maryland with nine winners and Washington with eight. Florida and New York boast six winning restaurants apiece, trailed by Texas and Virginia with five honorees, Colorado and South Carolina with four, and Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania with three each. The states of Connecticut, Denver, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Tennessee all have two award winners. Washington, D.C. earned a single spot as did Arizona, Kansas, and Wisconsin. Restaurants serving American fare dominated the list; however, a variety of cuisines are represented, including French, Italian, Spanish, and tapas.

"These winning restaurants understand that the right sip brings out the best in every bite," said Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer. "Each honoree has created thoughtful wine lists that go beyond merely complimenting their dishes. The offerings manage to educate and excite diners at different price points so that discovering a new wine or revisiting a familiar varietal is accessible to virtually every guest."

The Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Wine Lists are generated from more than 5 million reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012.  All restaurants with a minimum number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of qualifying reviews for which "Notable Wine List" was selected as a special feature.

Based on this methodology, the following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, comprise the Top 100 Wine Lists in the U.S. according to OpenTable diners.  The complete list may also be viewed at http://www.opentable.com/wine.

2012 Diners' Choice Award Winners for the Top 100 Wine Listsin the U.S.

20 Brix - Milford, Ohio
360 Bistro - Nashville, Tennessee
The 3(rd) Corner Wine Shop & Bistro - Palm Desert, California
4 Olives Restaurant - Manhattan, Kansas
Acquerello - San Francisco, California
Addison at The Grand Del Mar - San Diego, California
Aida Bistro & Wine Bar - Columbia, Maryland
Andre's Bouchee Bistro and Wine Bar - Carmel, California
Angelina's Ristorante - Bonita Springs, Florida
Artisanal Restaurant - Banner Elk, North Carolina
Aureole - Las Vegas, Nevada
Barolo Grill - Denver, Colorado
Bin 36 - Chicago, Illinois
BIN 38 - San Francisco, California
Bistro Blanc - Glenelg, Maryland
Block 7 - Houston, Texas
Bonterra - Charlotte, North Carolina
Bouchon - Santa Barbara, California
Buckheads - Richmond, Virginia
Canlis - Seattle, Washington
Carpe Vino - Auburn, California
Casa D'Angelo - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
'Cesca Charleston - Charleston, South Carolina
Chez Francois - Vermilion, Ohio
Cinghiale-Enoteca - Baltimore, Maryland
Copia Restaurant and Wine Garden - St. Louis, Missouri
Cork Restaurant - Chandler, Arizona
The Curious Grape - Arlington, Virginia
daryl Restaurant - New Brunswick, New Jersey
DOC Wine Bar - Lombard, Illinois
Domaine Hudson - Wilmington, Delaware
Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro - Madison, Wisconsin
Enotria Restaurant - Sacramento, California
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - West Hartford, Connecticut
Flyte World Dining & Wine - Nashville, Tennessee
Frasca Food and Wine - Boulder, Colorado
Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro - Arlington, Virginia
Grapeseed - Bethesda, Maryland
Graziano's - Coral Gables, Florida
Hampton Street Vineyard - Columbia, South Carolina
The Hobbit - Orange, California
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar - Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia, Maryland
Iron Bridge Wine Company - Warrenton, Virginia
The Joel Palmer House - Dayton, Oregon
La Famiglia Ristorante - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
La Sirena - West Palm Beach, Florida
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe - Los Olivos, California
Marche Bacchus - Las Vegas, Nevada
Max's Wine Dive - Austin, Texas
Max's Wine Dive - San Antonio, Texas
Mercy Wine Bar - Dallas, Texas
Metrovino - Portland, Oregon
Morrell Wine Bar & Café - New York, New York
Napa & Company - Stamford, Connecticut
Novita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden City, New York
On The Square - Tarboro, North Carolina
Pairings Bistro - Bel Air, Maryland
The Pluckemin Inn - Bedminster, New Jersey
Porter's Steakhouse - Collinsville, Illinois
Press - Saint Helena, California
Proof Restaurant - Washington, D.C.
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Bellevue, Washington
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Kirkland, Washington
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Seattle, Washington
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Woodinville, Washington
Red Fish Restaurant - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Red Newt Bistro - Hector, New York
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro - Columbus, Ohio
Reserve - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ristorante Panorama - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RN74 - Seattle, Washington
Robust - Webster Groves, Missouri
The Royce at the Langham - Pasadena, California
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Sip Restaurant - Issaquah, Washington
Soif Wine Bar Restaurant - Santa Cruz, California
Sonoma Grille - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stone Balloon Winehouse - Newark, Delaware
Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant - Brooklyn, New York
Tannin Wine Bar and Kitchen - Kansas City, Missouri
The Tasting Room @ City Centre - Houston, Texas
The Tasting Room Wine & Tapas - Saint Augustine, Florida
Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro - Foxboro, Massachusetts
Troquet - Boston, Massachusetts
Two 40 South Restaurant & Wine Bar - Brea, California
Undici - Rumson, New Jersey
UPSTAIRS 2 - Los Angeles, California
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar - Denver, Colorado
Veritas - New York, New York
Vertical Wine Bistro - Pasadena, California
Vines Grille and Wine Bar - Orlando, Florida
Vino Rosina - Baltimore, Maryland
Vinology - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Whitehouse-Crawford - Walla Walla, Washington
Wine 30 - New York, New York
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek - Frederick, Maryland
Wine Market Bistro - Baltimore, Maryland
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar - Tustin, California

Diners can also read more about the Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Wine Lists in the U.S. by visiting OpenTable Chief Dining Officer Caroline Potter's "Dining Check" blog.

About OpenTable Reviews
Originally launched in November 2008, the OpenTable Reviews program helps diners find restaurants that best fit their dining occasions.  Diners who recently honored an OpenTable reservation are invited via email to submit restaurant feedback using an online form. Visitors to OpenTable can access reviews for thousands of OpenTable restaurant partners across the United States, Canada and the UK.  The OpenTable Reviews program has generated more than 15 million reviews by verified diners, establishing OpenTable as one of the largest and most trusted sources for restaurant reviews. 

About OpenTable, Inc.
OpenTable is a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants. The OpenTable network delivers the convenience of online restaurant reservations to diners and the operational benefits of a computerized reservation book to restaurants. OpenTable has more than 25,000 restaurant customers, and, since its inception in 1998, has seated more than 350 million diners around the world.  The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and the OpenTable service is available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the UK. OpenTable also owns and operates toptable, a leading restaurant reservation site in the UK.       

OpenTable, OpenTable.com, OpenTable logos, toptable and other
service names are the trademarks of OpenTable, Inc. and/or its affiliates

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CONTACT: Tiffany Fox, OpenTable, tfox@opentable.com, +1-415-344-4275; Jennifer Spector, M Booth, jennifers@mbooth.com, +1-212-539-3299

Web Site: http://opentable.com

Leading Technology Companies Announce Creation of Cyber Security Research Alliance

Industry leaders AMD, Honeywell, Intel, Lockheed Martin, and RSA/EMC form research consortium to focus on "grand challenges" for cyber security and next generation technologies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading technology companies announced the creation of the Cyber Security Research Alliance (CSRA).  The CSRA is a private, non-profit research consortium formed in response to the growing need for increased public-private collaboration to address complex problems in cyber security. The founding members of the CSRA are Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Honeywell, Intel Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and RSA/EMC.

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President Obama has prioritized cyber threats as one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation and a dependency to America's economic prosperity in the 21st century.

CSRA seeks to achieve coordinated industry participation to address national cyber security research and development (R&D) imperatives and bridge the gap between government funded R&D and commercially available products and solutions in cyber security. CSRA will focus on challenges that are bigger than any one company, consortium, sector or nation and ensure that government, industry and academia collaborate on in-depth problem understanding and definition.

"The CSRA is organized to leverage expertise, from member companies and partners in government and academia," said Lee Holcomb, president of the CSRA and vice president of Strategic Initiatives, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions.  "Together we hope to create viable, game- changing cyber security solutions."

The CSRA is discussing with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) the arrangement for a joint cyber security research symposium in early 2013 to connect researchers and early adopters from across the private, academic, and government sectors.

"Putting into practice the exciting cyber security innovations that emerge from research requires active partnerships between government and industry and also among private sector stakeholders," said Chuck Romine, Director of NIST's Information Technology Laboratory. "The emergence of CSRA can strengthen both kinds of partnerships and we look forward to working with this new organization to promote a trustworthy cyberspace for our nation and its citizens."

Initially, CSRA will focus on building the organization and developing viable collaboration models. Activities and focus areas for the organization will include:

    --  Prioritizing the "grand challenges" in cybersecurity through the
        collaboration of all stakeholders
    --  Tracking cybersecurity R&D activities
    --  Developing viable approaches to technology transfer
To learn more about CSRA, please visit our website at http://www.cybersecurityresearch.org

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CONTACT: Mary Phillips, Lockheed Martin, +1-240-252-9425, mary.phillips@lmco.com

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Newsstand Support for Al Quds and SRPC

LONDON, October 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Powered by KnowledgeView's Publish live technology

    KnowledgeView is proud to release Apple Newsstand support for a list of leading
newspapers including the well-known Palestinian daily Al Quds of Jerusalem and many
prominent publications for Saudi Research & Publishing (SRPC) such as Asharq Al-Awsat,
Al-Riyadiah, Arab News and Al-Eqtissadiah.

    Al Quds and SRPC have thus joined globally leading digital publications on the Apple's
Newsstand. Subscribers will enjoy being automatically updated with the latest issues on
their virtual shelves. Push notifications are included to alert on new content.

    Furthermore, a lot of features embedded in digital issues, which normally take time to
load, will be loaded in the background and help ease the waiting factor. Publishers can
choose the frequency of subscription (from weekly to annual) or purchase individual
issues. These features are expected to immediately increase subscriptions and purchases,
and allow publishers to have better information on readers' usage of their digital
editions.

    "We are glad to make Al Quds available on Apple Newsstand, part of our drive to
substantially improve digital services to our clients globally. We have been working with
KnowledgeView on our digital editorial for years and we are glad to extend this to
advanced publishing services on the Apple, Android and other mobile platforms," - Ziad Abu
Zalaf, Publisher Al Quds.

    "Supporting Newsstand required our Publish live technology to manage tens of thousands
of automatic downloads every day for our clients without fail, not a small undertaking, of
which we are proud, and is part of our commitment to provide the most advanced publishing
services to our valued clients," - Ali Al Assam, CEO, KnowledgeView

    About KnowledgeView

    KnowledgeView Ltd is a UK-based company with headquarters in London and MENA regional
office in Beirut. The company was founded in 1995 to develop cross-media publishing, news
management and editorial sharing systems.

    KnowledgeView is specialized in developing iPad, iPhone, Android phone and Android
tablet Apps as well as Web-mobile apps for specific industries, including newspapers, news
websites, specialized magazines, news agencies, organizations, and real estate project
developers.

    Publish live suite of products and services enables publishers to extend their reach
and increase revenues, through easy multi-publishing to paper, Web, mobile iPhone and iPad
as well as the Android platform and social networks.

    KnowledgeView's RAPID Browser, the heart of "Publish live Newsroom", is a powerful
news management and editorial sharing system for automating acquisition and
classification. It has set the standard for the next generation of news management
systems, with its ability to gather content from a wide variety of sources such as news
agencies, correspondents' reports, RSS and Web-harvested feeds, and the power it puts in
the hands of users to define their own ways of filtering and acting on items that match
their interests. RAPID Browser integrates well with several third-party software,
including but not limited to Adobe products such as InDesign, InCopy and Bridge and
supports multi publishing on social media, websites, SMS and app platforms.

    RAPID Archive, integrated with RAPID Browser, provides strategic rich-media archiving
for publishers who want to syndicate or share editorial content.

    Major clients include Geopolitical Information Service (Lichtenstein), Saudi Research
& Marketing Group (KSA), Qatar News Agency (Qatar), Dewan Architects & Engineers (UAE),
the Australian Associated Press, Dow Jones Newswire, as well as over 50 media companies in
the Middle East, providing consultancy as well as technology.

    For more information please contact:

       
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        E: marketing@knowledgeview.co.uk

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Newtek Launches "The Newtek Advantage" Cloud-Based Operating Platform For Small Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, Inc., NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority®, announced today that it will formally launch its revolutionary, state-of-the-art "Newtek Advantage" cloud-based operating platform for use by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The launch will take place on November 14, 2012 at the NASDAQ MarketSite at 12 pm EST. The event is by invitation only; clients and media are welcome to register by emailing hrazon@thesba.com.

The Newtek Advantage is a mobile real-time SMB management platform, not just a mobile application or "app." It puts all critical transactions of a small-to-medium- sized business, as well as economic, eCommerce and web site traffic data on the business's smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Newtek's unique market position, of being a large web hosting company, payment processor, gateway provider, web designer and web services company, enables it to aggregate and drive vital real-time business intelligence information to a business owners' smart phone or tablet. The Newtek Advantage provides the actionable intelligence that businesses and technicians will require and utilize in the future of mobile eCommerce and will give them the advantage to succeed in this new environment. This revolutionary platform will allow owners and operators of small- and medium-sized businesses to manage their businesses from their mobile device anywhere, anytime and without an IT department.

Tobin Smith, founder of NBT Equities Research, an expert in cloud computing equities and editor-in-chief of CloudInvestor.com, will be speaking at the press conference to discuss the importance of cloud computing and the mobile Newtek Advantage platform. This will be the first in a series of business applications that Newtek will be introducing to the market. One can view the features of the mobile application by clicking on this link.

Smith commented, "The mobile data revolution means nothing to a small-business manager unless they can get what they need whenever and wherever they are. What is revolutionary about the new Newtek Advantage is that it is a mobile SMB management platform, not just an app. The Newtek Advantage puts the key management and decision-making data on a smartphone, tablet or laptop in real time. Best of all, this platform function is free to Newtek clients.

The Newtek Advantage is SMART:

    --  S: Sales Increased - less time dealing with administrative matters means
        more time selling and servicing customers.
    --  M: More Control, Less Surprises - key business stats and metrics are
        available in real time; small businesses can make more informed
        decisions faster and never be out of touch with the most important
        business data.
    --  A: Accelerated Profits - real-time information means better and more
        profitable decisions.
    --  R: Real-time information means key business management data is only
        seconds away, whenever and wherever the business operator is.
    --  T: Technology Enhancements - leads to decreased cost and expense of an
        IT department - everything is in the Cloud.
President and CEO, Barry Sloane said, "We believe that mobile applications hosted in the Cloud will continue to proliferate and become the standard for independent business owners. Newtek - "The Small Business Authority"(®) is excited to launch its first in a series of cloud-based platforms and applications for independent small businesses across the United States. All of the applications will perform on the Newtek Advantage platform. We have spent years developing this platform internally and have recently filed a patent application with the US Patent office on this revolutionary state-of-the-art business system."

Newtek Business Services processes electronic payments in excess of $4 billion annually. Newtek has over 100,000 domain names registered and currently hosts over 58,000 business sites in its secure, military-strength proof, level-4 data center. Newtek will be launching future applications generated from The Newtek Advantage platform within the next two quarters featuring "Payroll in the Cloud" and "Insurance in the Cloud".

About Newtek Business Services, Inc.

Newtek Business Services, The Small Business Authority(®), provides the following products and services:

    --  Electronic Payment Processing: eCommerce, electronic solutions to accept
        non-cash payments, including credit and debit cards, check conversion,
        remote deposit capture, ACH processing, and electronic gift and loyalty
        card programs.
    --  Managed Technology Solutions (Cloud Computing): Full-service web host,
        which offers eCommerce solutions, shared and dedicated web hosting and
        related services including domain registration and online shopping cart
        tools.
    --  eCommerce:  A suite of services that enable small businesses to get up
        and running on-line quickly and cost effectively, with integrated web
        design, payment processing and shopping cart services.
    --  Business Lending: Broad array of lending products including SBA 7(a) and
        SBA 504 loans through our lending subsidiary, Newtek Small Business
        Finance, Inc.
    --  Insurance Services: Commercial and personal lines of insurance,
        including health and employee benefits in all 50 states, working with
        over 40 insurance carriers through our insurance subsidiary, Newtek
        Insurance Agency, LLC.
    --  Web Services: Customized web design and development services.
    --  Data Backup, Storage and Retrieval: Fast, secure, off-site data backup,
        storage and retrieval designed to meet the specific regulatory and
        compliance needs of any business.
    --  Accounts Receivable Financing: Receivable purchasing and financing
        services.
    --  Payroll: Complete payroll management and processing services.
Newtek Business Services, Inc.,The Small Business Authority, is a direct distributor of a wide range of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market under the Newtek(®) brand. Since 1999, Newtek has helped small- and medium-sized business owners realize their potential by providing them with the essential tools needed to manage and grow their businesses and to compete effectively in today's marketplace. Newtek provides its services to over 100,000 business accounts and has positioned the Newtek(®) brand as a one-stop-shop provider of such business services. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are over 27.5 million small businesses in the United States, which in total represent 99.7% of all employer firms.

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release including statements regarding Newtek's beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, intensified competition, operating problems and their impact on revenues and profit margins, anticipated future business strategies and financial performance, anticipated future number of customers, business prospects, legislative developments and similar matters. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions, which could cause Newtek's actual results to differ from management's current expectations, are contained in Newtek's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available through http://www.sec.gov.

Newtek Business Services, Inc.
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Investor Relations

Contact: Jayne Cavuoto

Telephone: (212) 273-8179 / jcavuoto@thesba.com

Contact: Brett Maas

Telephone: (646) 536-7331 / brett@haydenir.com
Rubenstein Public Relations

Contact: Jonathan Goldberg

Telephone: (212) 843-9335 / jgoldberg@rubensteinpr.com

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Go Everywhere, Do Anything with LifeProof nuud Case for iPad

- New accessories now available -

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of the LifeProof nuud case for iPad for $129.99 along with new accessories: Shoulder and Hand Straps for $34.99 and the LifeJacket for iPad for $59.99. Unleashing new freedom for mobile computing, the LifeProof nuud case for iPad is water proof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof, and features a totally naked screen that provides a perfect tactile response and visual clarity. The LifeProof iPad case protects both iPad 2 and iPad Gen 3 devices.

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New Accessories for LifeProof nuud case for iPad:

Further enhancing the iPad experience, LifeProof accessories let users get the most out of their iPads. Accessories include:

LifeProof Shoulder and Hand Straps ($34.99): The LifeProof Shoulder Strap allows users to carry their iPad without the need for a bag, while keeping hands free for other tasks and keeps the iPad close at hand between uses. The durable, lightweight strap is adjustable and can be used to carry the iPad vertically or horizontally for maximum comfort and convenience.

The LifeProof Hand Strap for iPad gives users a way to easily hold the iPad in one hand while on the job and gives kids a more secure way to hang on while playing a game or surfing the web. The high quality neoprene band is incredibly comfortable, while rubberized dots add security by eliminating accidental slips or drops. Fully adjustable, the hand strap fits any size hand.

LifeProof LifeJacket for iPad ($59.99): The LifeProof LifeJacket allows the iPad in its LifeProof case to float in water and increases the shock protection for extra defense against drops. Users are free to take their iPad into the pool, fishing by the lake, sailing offshore or anywhere they may encounter water.

Cover + Stand for LifeProof nuud Case ($29.99): Available since August, the Cover + Stand protects the iPad when not in use or when on the road. It also doubles as a stand for watching movies or angling the iPad for the optimal typing angle. It is available separately or in a package with the LifeProof case for $149.99.

The LifeProof nuud case for iPad is currently offered at all Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores nationwide. It is also available online at LifeProof.com as well as BestBuy.com for $129.99. A case and cover combo is available for $149.99.

About LifeProof

The LifeProof company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. The San Diego based company offers elegant and protective cases for smartphones and tablets that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. LifeProof has received numerous awards, including the Parent Tested Parent Approved Award and About.com's Readers' Choice Award 2012. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

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CONTACT: Valerie Chereskin, Chereskin Communications, +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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NewsLook Launches NewsLook Publisher Suite

Provides New Toolset for Publishers to Access the Best in Premium Video from 70+ Curated Worldwide News Sources

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsLook, the video news service, today launches the NewsLook Publisher Suite, a new service that enables publishers to easily create and package video content from NewsLook's collection of more than 70,000 videos from over 70 premium sources, including Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse.

NewsLook Publisher Suite gives editors a robust and intuitive toolset for showcasing the best in premium video content on their sites - from news, lifestyle, sports and politics to fashion, art and entertainment.  It empowers publishers to create RSS feeds, craft manual playlists or power them with RSS or MRSS feeds, embed individual videos, and upload their own video content.  Publishers can also customize feeds and outputs by duration, date and number of videos, and preview the results in real-time with the option to exclude individual videos as needed. 

The filtered and packaged video content is sourced from NewsLook's rapidly growing, curated collection of more than 70,000 videos from over 70 premium content producers including Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg, GlobalPost, Bonnier and National Geographic.  The custom feeds can be built using NewsLook's content library with its list of hundreds of subjects (US Politics, Green, Celebrity), people or entities (Barack Obama, Myanmar, Goldman Sachs) and breaking news stories tags (2012 US Presidential Election, iPhone 5 Release).

"In redesigning the Publisher Suite, our goal was to create a simple and intuitive process that allowed editors to find just the right video to complement their text stories," said Fred Silverman, a former CBS producer who is the CEO and Founder of NewsLook. "This new toolkit also offers any content publisher an easy, turnkey way to keep its site-goers engaged via an ongoing stream of fresh, high-quality video content from the world's most respected sources."

About NewsLook
NewsLook is the leading supplier of video content and technology to the information industry.  It combines the largest curated and professionally-produced content library - over 70,000 videos from more than 70 premium sources such as Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg and National Geographic - with proprietary feed technology and a detailed classification system.  In addition, NewsLook provides a variety of turnkey solutions that enable publishers and data companies to seamlessly incorporate video into their text-based products.   NewsLook also supports video news apps for Roku, Sony and Google TV as well as an iPad app.

For more information go to http://www.newslook.com.

Media Contacts:  Sal Cataldi & Jacky Agudelo at Cataldi PR (212) 244-9797
sal@cataldipr.comjacky@cataldipr.com

SOURCE  NewsLook

NewsLook

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

Saatchi Online Launches Original Holiday Collection For Art Lovers - 65 Exclusive New Works From $100

Don't miss out on this chance to discover & buy unique art from tomorrow's rising stars!  Available through December 31, 2012!

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Saatchi Online is offering a unique holiday collection titled 12XTwelve, which features 65 new works of art from its worldwide community of emerging artists. Rebecca Wilson, Director of the Saatchi Gallery London and Head of Artist Relations, Saatchi Online, has invited a select group of artists to create one-of-a-kind art exclusively for the 12XTwelve project.

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Among the works for sale are original paintings, etchings, and drawings, as well as prints and photographs which are available in limited editions of just 12. Each work is the same size  - 12 x 12 inches - and is priced from $100.

12XTwelve offers a broad range of affordable gift ideas for the holidays, intended to thrill seasoned and aspiring art collectors alike. Whether buying for someone else or adding to a collection of your own, don't miss this opportunity to discover and buy original artwork, starting at just $100.

To view the artwork in Saatchi Online's 12XTwelve holiday collection, please visit  http://www.saatchionline.com/12XTwelve.

About Saatchi Online
Saatchi Online is a global platform for emerging artists founded by Charles Saatchi who, over the past 25 years, has been discovering new artists and helping some of them to become household names. Saatchi Online's mission is to help emerging artists find an international audience for their work, and to provide art lovers with a high-quality online gallery where they can discover new art.

Media contact:
Nicole Garton   
Nicole@saatchionline.com
(213) 222-8133

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Entrust's Software Authentication Platform Transforms Smartphones into Multipurpose Digital Identities for Secure Physical, Logical and Cloud Access

Entrust IdentityGuard delivers mobile smart credentials, capitalizes on BYOD momentum by leveraging Bluetooth and NFC technology on Apple iOS, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry devices

DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To enable organizations to secure and leverage mobile devices in the wake of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trends, Entrust extends its comprehensive identity-based security platform with Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials. Available for the Apple iOS, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry mobile platforms, Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials transform mobile devices into multipurpose digital identities for authenticated access to logical networks, cloud applications, physical facilities and building entrances.

"Entrust launched its mobile platform more than three years ago and we continue to innovate with practical capabilities that secure and leverage mobile devices across the enterprise," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "This technology helps organizations transform mobile devices into strong, multipurpose authenticators for physical, logical and cloud access while driving down the total cost of ownership as part of bring-your-own-device initiatives."

The Entrust Mobile Smart Credential is core to Entrust's broad mobile security portfolio that both secures and leverages the mobile enterprise. This layered, two-pronged approach helps secure mobile identities through the use of device certificates, mobile device management (MDM) integration, as well as transparent monitoring and authentication.

Complimenting those capabilities, Entrust's mobile innovation also helps organizations leverage mobile devices for strong, easy-to-use authentication, which includes two-factor authentication, out-of-band transaction confirmation, mobile smart credentials and future authenticator technology (e.g., biometrics, GPS).

Secure, Easy to Use and Always on Hand
Entrust IdentityGuard enables organizations to leverage everyday smartphones to easily authenticate identities for physical, logical and cloud-based resources, as well as digitally signing data. By taking advantage of near-field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth standards, Entrust embeds digital certificates on smartphones to create trusted identity credentials for stronger, more convenient enterprise authentication.

"Mobile smart credentials offer the value of smartcard authentication while simplifying security for end-users and streamlining the provision process," said Conner. "Easy-to-use mobile credentials help improve security with embedded technology such a location-based tracking, Bluetooth, NFC, and biometrics capture and provide an out-of-band channel that's critical to defeat malware-based attacks within the enterprises."

The mobile platform not only simplifies authentication for end-users, but also helps organizations reduce costs by eliminating the need for dedicated authentication hardware such as tokens, smartcards and smartcard readers.

Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials augment security and user convenience by leveraging Bluetooth to automatically detect and connect to workstations -- simply by prompting users to enter a PIN. And once a user leaves the proximity of their machine, Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile Smart Credentials can automatically lock the user session, ensuring logical access to the desktop is secured at all times.

Growing Trust in Mobile Devices
As leading technology organizations -- Google and Apple, for example -- focus on consumer-driven use for mobile devices (e.g., mobile wallets and payments vehicles), Entrust parallels this mobile innovation with a focus on empowering enterprises with solutions that leverage the mobile platform to address the need for stronger, more simple identity-based security. The ubiquity of mobile devices, as well as the growth of BYOD initiatives, allows enterprises to concurrently strengthen security, increase user adoption and greatly reduce costs.

"Entrust is helping transform smartphones -- devices end-users are already comfortable with, trust and always have on hand -- into enterprise-grade authenticators," said Conner. "The familiarity that users gain on the consumer side is directly benefiting the trust and understanding needed for wide-spread enterprise use. The parallel mobile movements are working together to help usher in great new standards in security, communication and transactions."

Enterprise-Wide -- A Comprehensive Identity-Based Security Platform
While harnessing the power of existing end-user devices as authenticators for physical, logical and cloud application access provides clear value, Entrust's comprehensive authentication platform also integrates with existing IT systems and business processes for unmatched deployment versatility.

With the flexibility to be co-deployed alongside outgoing legacy systems, Entrust's comprehensive software authentication platform bridges emerging technologies for strong mobility, cloud and smart credentialing offerings.

Entrust's flagship authentication solution, Entrust IdentityGuard, continues to lead the industry as one of the most robust software authentication platforms, delivering an unmatched breadth of capabilities and flexibility to meet the most demanding security environments.

The solution enables organizations to layer security -- according to access requirements or the risk of a given transaction -- across diverse users and applications. Entrust's diverse set of authentication capabilities include smartcards and USB tokens, soft tokens, grid cards and eGrids, IP-geolocation, questions and answers, mobile smart credentials, out-of-band one-time passcode (delivered via voice, SMS or email), out-of-band transaction verification and a range of one-time-passcode tokens.

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About Entrust
A trusted provider of identity-based security solutions, Entrust secures governments, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 5,000 organizations spanning 85 countries. Entrust's award-winning software authentication platforms manage today's most secure identity credentials, addressing customer pain points for cloud and mobile security, physical and logical access, citizen eID initiatives, certificate management and SSL. For more information about Entrust products and services, call 888-690-2424, email entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.

Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust Inc. or Entrust Limited. Google and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Research In Motion, RIM and BlackBerry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Top Mobile Operators and Leading 4G Industry Players to Take Center Stage at 4G World

The latest operator deals, device innovation, and new mobile technology and services will be the hot topics addressed by top operator executives from AT&T, Clearwire, Sprint, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, along with presentations from Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Ericsson, the FCC, Google, Huawei, Intel, Juniper, Nokia-Siemens, Qualcomm, Samsung, and many others

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At next week's 4G World 2012 Conference and Expo, the only event covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G mobile broadband technologies, top mobile industry thought leaders will come together to discuss the current status and future prospects of 4G technologies and applications. The annual 4G World Conference is being held from October 29 to November 1, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information or to register please visit http://www.4gworld.com/chicago/.

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4G World promises to be the best place this Fall for the mobile industry to understand and debate the wide-reaching implications that the proposed T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS merger, and Softbank investment in Sprint, will have on the 4G industry in the United States.

Among the prominent keynote speakers will be:

    --  Chris Pearson, President of 4G Americas;
    --  Wim Sweldens, President, Alcatel-Lucent, Wireless Division;
    --  Kris Rinne, Senior Vice President, Network Technologies, AT&T Labs;
    --  Kelly Ahuja, Senior Vice President and GM Service Provider Mobility
        Group, Cisco;
    --  Erik Prusch, President and CEO, Clearwire;
    --  Dr. Vish Nandlall, CTO and Head of Marketing and Strategy, Ericsson
        North America;
    --  Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission;
    --  Dr. Mohamed Madkour, CTO, Wireless Product Solutions, Huawei;
    --  Steve Price, General Manager, Communications and Storage Infrastructure
        Division, Intel;
    --  Brad Brooks, Vice President, Business Strategy and Marketing, Juniper
        Networks;
    --  Ken Wirth, Head of Americas Region, Nokia Siemens Networks;
    --  William Davidson, Senior V.P. of Global Marketing and Investor
        Relations, Qualcomm;
    --  IP Hong, Vice President, Telecom, and Head of Global Marketing, Samsung
        Electronics;
    --  Fared Adib, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Operations,
        Sprint;
    --  Mike Wright, Executive Director, Networks & Access Technologies,
        Telstra;
    --  Neville Ray, CTO, T-Mobile USA; and,
    --  Praveen Atreya, Director of Network Technology and Head, Verizon LTE
        Innovation Center.
Assessing the breadth and caliber of the line-up, Berge Ayvazian, 4G World Conference Chair observes: "We have an outstanding lineup of speakers from across the entire mobile ecosystem. They will focus on the most challenging issues and obstacles facing mobile broadband operators as they try to manage the cost of unbridled mobile traffic growth and capture new revenues to generate a return on their 4G infrastructure investments."

Some of the most important topics facing the mobile broadband industry today will be addressed at 4G World. This includes:

4G Profitability;

    --  Disruptive Forces Re-Shaping Mobile Network Economies;
    --  The 1GB Revolution;
    --  Monetizing the Reality of Cloud Enabled Businesses;
    --  Re-inventing Business Models: The MC2 Event;
    --  Intelligence at the Edge and in the Cloud; and
    --  The Future of LTE - the Next Three Years.
In addition, 4G World will feature the highly anticipated Summit Series. Comprised of three concurrent tracks - Small Cell Summit, Mobile Cloud Summit and the Spectrum Summit - the Summit Series takes place on the first day of 4G World - Monday, October 29, 2012.

The Conference will also bring together top enterprise IT executives and mobile operators during Enterprise Thursday to discuss how companies are optimizing the latest 4G technologies and applications for profit. Enterprise Thursday will take place on the last day of the annual 4G World Conference - November 1, 2012.

Other highlights of 4G World 2012 include the Best of 4G Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 29 in the keynote room.

4G World is the only conference this fall where enterprises and operators will meet to discuss the state of the art of the mobile enterprise marketplace. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.4gworld.com/chicago/

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About 4G World
4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content. Owned and operated by UBM TechWeb, this show provides insight into the state of the industry today and explores forward-looking advancements that will affect operators within the mobile ecosystem in the years ahead. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers attendees an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works and what doesn't, as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit http://www.4GWorld.com.

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 three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Cloud Connect, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a part of UBM plc, one of the world's largest media businesses as a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

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