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TGC Industries Announces Purchase of Additional Wireless Recording Equipment

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TGC Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGE) ("TGC") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Geospace Technologies to purchase 8,000 stations of 3-channel GSX wireless recording equipment, along with all peripheral equipment, to be deployed in Canada.  After this delivery, TGC will own approximately 70,000 wireless channels, enabling the Company to have the largest fleet of Geospace wireless data acquisition units in North America.

Wayne Whitener, TGC Industries' President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We continue to add new equipment, driven by strong customer demand for our services.  Over the past three years, we have invested over $100 million in new advanced equipment to provide our customers with the latest available technology, as well as maintain optimum efficiency of our crews.  We expect to take delivery of this equipment and have it deployed in the field during the current quarter.  Taking into account the delivery of these additional 24,000 channels, our total channel count will be approximately 137,000 comprised of GSR, GSX and ARAM equipment.  By the end of 2012, we anticipate having 13 crews operating in North America, 9 in the U.S. and 4 in Canada as we continue to expect the upcoming winter season in Canada to be strong." 

TGC Industries, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, is a leading provider of seismic data acquisition services with operations throughout the continental United States and Canada.  The Company has branch offices in Houston, Midland, Oklahoma City and Calgary.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about future events. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding the Company are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that those expectations and projections will prove to be correct.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations and projections are disclosed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and include, but are not limited to, the dependence upon energy industry spending for seismic services, the unpredictable nature of forecasting weather, the potential for contract delay or cancellation, and the potential for fluctuations in oil and gas prices.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    CONTACTS:                         Wayne Whitener
                                      Chief Executive Officer
                                      TGC Industries, Inc.
                                      (972) 881-1099

                                      Jack Lascar / Karen Roan
                                      DRG&L (713) 529-6600
SOURCE  TGC Industries, Inc.

TGC Industries, Inc.

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

After 14 books, Don Tapscott's new book is not a book - it's an app.

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkers50 and Rotman School of Management launch a groundbreaking app that provides an encyclopedic look at one
of the world's most influential thinkers: The Don Tapscott iPad App: New Solutions for a Connected Planet. Rather than a book, best-selling author and new media theorist Tapscott has developed an interactive and evolving tool appropriate for the
digital age. The app introduces Tapscott's latest thinking on how we
can rebuild 10 institutions including the corporation, government,
science, education, the media, democracy and our systems for solving
global problems.  As such it's a pretty bold initiative - proposing
ideas on how we can do nothing less than rebuild our civilization for
the networked age.

The app is an initiative of Thinkers50, the definitive ranking of the world's living management thinkers (Tapscott is a Top 10 Thinker).

"It's not that I have completely given up on books," says Tapscott. 
"But the digital revolution is changing the book - not just how its
distributed and accessed but how authors present content and how they
interact with their readers."

The Don Tapscott app is the first of it's kind.  "It makes sense for us
that Don would be the one to pioneer the new model," says Des Dearlove,
co-founder of The Thinkers50.  "The Thinkers50 is all about identifying
and sharing the very best ideas and Apps offer a fantastic opportunity
to do that. It will be interesting to see if it works and if other
authors and the industry as a whole turn in this direction."

The Don Tapscott app also raises interesting issues about business
models for content in the digital age.  Tapscott has chosen to make the
app free and would be delighted to explain why that makes a lot of
sense from a commercial point of view.

The app is now available for download in the Apple App Store and will soon be available for other devices.

About Don Tapscott

Don Tapscott is one of the world's leading authorities on the
transformative power of the internet across business, government and
society, and the challenges related to growing beyond the Industrial
Age. He advises global business and government leaders. Thinkers50 ranks Don in the top 10 of the world's leading management thinkers. He
has authored or co-authored 14 books, including the best sellers Paradigm Shift, The Digital Economy, Grown Up Digital and Wikinomics, is an adjunct professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and the inaugural fellow at the Martin Prosperity Institute.  dontapscott.com Twitter @dtapscott

About the Thinkers50

Dedicated to identifying and sharing the best management ideas in the
world, the Thinkers50 is widely recognized as the leading independent
authority on management thinking. Its definitive global ranking of
management thinkers is published every two years. The ranking is based
on voting at the Thinkers50 website and input from a team of advisers
led by Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove.  The Thinkers50 is the home of
management ideas. Thinkers50.com Twitter @thinkers50

About the Rotman School of Management

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is
redesigning business education for the 21st century with a curriculum
based on Integrative Thinking. Located in the world's most diverse
city, the Rotman School fosters a new way to think that enables the
design of creative business solutions. The School is currently raising
$200 million to ensure Canada has the world-class business school it
deserves. http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca. Twitter @rotmanschool

SOURCE  The Tapscott Group

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Image with caption: "Best-selling author, Don Tapscott (CNW Group/The Tapscott Group)". Image available at:  http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121015_C6738_PHOTO_EN_19271.jpg

Image with caption: "The Don Tapscott iPad App - New Solutions for a Connected Planet (CNW Group/The Tapscott Group)". Image available at:  http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121015_C6738_PHOTO_EN_19272.jpg

The Tapscott Group

CONTACT:  Contact :
Kejina Robinson
Kejina@tapscott.com
416-863-8810

TagLikeMe Corp. to Add Facebook Access to Its New Search and Share Site TagLikeMe.com

LONDON, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG, Frankfurt M6C1; WKN A1JZ03), a social media development company, announces it will offer a direct access gateway in order to provide Facebook users with its new socially powered search, save and share platform TagLikeMe.com within the application.

TagLikeMe.com is part of the new social media phenomenon know an as Shared Information Networks. The most widely recognized among this emerging group is the social interest site Pinterest that has emerged over the last 24 months to become one of the web's leading social properties.

TagLikeMe.com's shared social information network allows individuals or groups to search, tag (or bookmark) and share all forms of digital content privately or publicly using cloud based technology. Its next-generation search and share technology has powerful features for collaborating search and sharing all online digital content from a single location.

It is estimated that there are now one billion monthly active Facebook users making it the largest and most used social network worldwide. Many of its users would prefer to access outside solutions, such as TagLikeMe, by using their Facebook interface as the preferred connection method. This avoids having separate user long-ins or account set ups to gain subscription status.

"Giving Facebook users direct access to the TagLikeMe platform from their Facebook accounts will open a wide door for TagLikeMe," states Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp. "By adding this new and relatively simple gateway, we are able to offer a highly effective search, tag and share technology that will be extremely useful to Facebook users. We are confident that Facebook can add a massive new channel of revenue as we gear up to the full compliment of TagLikeMe.com services."

The introduction of TagLikeMe.com's Facebook access is scheduled in Q4 2012 in conjunction with the planned roll-out of the Company's mobile apps which include TagLikeMe for iOS/iPad, iPhone, and Android platforms.

About TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp. owns and operates TagLikeMe.com, an Internet services platform that combines the most commonly used functions of search and social media interaction in one destination. TagLikeMe.com allows individuals to search the Internet by using the top three search engines of Yahoo(TM), Bing(TM) and Google(TM), in addition to viewing related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook(TM), YouTube(TM), Twitter(TM) and Wikipedia (TM) in a single search inquiry. It also gives searchers the opportunity to connect, chat and share with others worldwide that might be searching similar topics. This adds a much-needed human element to search and online social interaction.

For more information see http://www.TagLikeMeCorp.com.

OTCQB:TAGG, Frankfurt M6C1; WKN A1JZ03

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of TagLikeMe Corp.. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of TagLikeMe's products and services, anticipated advantages resulting from the merger, whether funding anticipated from completing the merger will result,, successful completion and development of the social media component of the business and its market acceptance, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and TagLikeMe Corp.; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "intended" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the perception of investors of the newly merged company and their willingness to fund this newly public company, the demand for a social media site and viability of it for advertising, new products and services developed by other companies, market share garnered by competitors, ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, and those factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov), among other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, TagLikeMe Corp., +44.207.290.6919

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

Radware Launches In-Depth Resource for Information Security Professionals

Online Resource Designed to Provide In-Depth Analysis of DoS and DDoS Attack Tools, Terms and Threats

MAHWAH, New Jersey, October 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Radware(R), (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of application delivery
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and application
security [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ]
solutions for virtual and cloud data centers, announced the launch of a new online
resource called "DDosWarriors.com"

    This in-depth resource is accessible at http://www.DDoSWarriors.com and provides a
comprehensive analysis on denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
attack tools, trends and threats.

    Radware not only created this site in order to bolster current resources for network
security professionals, but to educate them with invaluable information on various
attacks. The site also provides an unprecedented level of technical detail across all of
its attack reports and resources.

    Driven by content developed by Radware's security experts including the Emergency
Response Team [http://www.radware.com/Customer/SecurityZone/ERT.aspx ] (ERT), site
visitors can review first-hand accounts and analysis that will guide proactive
implementation of defense techniques and solutions.

    The ERT has extensive experience by successfully dealing with some of the industry's
most notable hacking episodes 'in the wild' as they occur and has deep experience aiding
customers in mitigating new threats on a daily basis.

    Users of the site will have access to Radware's real-time Threat Alerts that describe
various types of attacks on network systems as well as value-added resources including:

       
        - Interactive Threat & Attacks Map
          The site's exclusive DDoS attack map (http://www.ddoswarriors.com/threats-attacks
          [http://security.radware.com/Threats-Attacks ]) interactively displays the volume and
          location of DDoS attacks worldwide. Visitors can drill down to certain attacks and
          learn about attack type, industry vertical, and attacks vectors to better understand
          current and ongoing DDoS threats worldwide.
        - Attack Reports & Threats Library
          Users can go "inside the attack" with the site's resource library of real-life
          technical attacks and case summaries from the ERT. Downloadable attack reports
          (http://www.ddoswarriors.com /threats-attacks/report
          [http://security.radware.com/Threats-Attacks/Reports ]) provide users with extensive
          details on the timeline of events, attack vectors as well as attack mitigation
          screenshots. Users can also filter the Threats Library by tool, attack alert and
          vulnerability, helping them identify the nuances of various attack tools.
        - Knowledge Center, DDoSPedia and Survival Handbook
          Security professionals can take advantage of Radware's domain expertise by visiting
          the site's detailed glossary, the DDoSPedia (
          http://www.ddoswarriors.com/knowledge-center/DDoSPedia). Radware has also
          published the DDoS Survival Handbook [http://www.ddoswarriors.com/knowledge-center ],
          an essential guide to everything security professionals need to know about DoS and
          DDoS attacks. The handbook covers a range of topics from a detailed evolution of DDoS
          attacks to a system administrator's hour-by-hour account of what it is like to have
          your organization under DDoS attack.
        - Experts' Insider(Security Research Center & Learn from the Experts)
          Site visitors can participate in ongoing training in the Security Research Center,
          where the ERT provides ongoing analysis of the latest attacks and tools (e.g. the
          Darkness bot). In the "Learn from Experts" section, visitors can view user-intuitive
          videos from the Radware ERT (
          http://www.ddoswarriors.com/experts-insider/Learn-from-Experts/
          [http://security.radware.com/experts-insider/Learn-from-Experts ]). Each video
          dissects a specific network and application security related question, along with
          tutorials, white board discussions and animations. From learning how a slowloris
          attack works to examining the spoofing capabilities of the hping, visitors can
          quickly arm themselves with the knowledge required to put successful mitigation
          systems in place.

    "Our goal with DDoS Warriors is to create a 'go-to' resource for security
professionals who want to stay up to date and dig deeper into network threats beyond
surface-level analysis, as well as identify available safeguards," says Radware director
of security, product marketing, Ronen Kenig.

    "A high level overview of DDoS attacks won't do the job. In order to protect an
organization's application infrastructure, today's security professional needs access to
in-depth, technical analysis of threats and attacks," adds Kenig. [Tweet Kenig's Quote
[http://clicktotweet.com/4exff ]]

    Beyond the downloadable reports and resources available on the DDoS Warriors site,
visitors also have access to expert commentary on new threats, best practices and industry
news via the Radware Blog [http://blog.radware.com ], helping security professionals stay
ahead of the evolving threat landscape. The DDoS Warriors site will also be frequently
updated with features, functionality and additional content.

    About Radware

    Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on; Radware Blog
[http://blog.radware.com ], Twitter [http://twitter.com/#%21/radware ], LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/165642 ], the Radware Connect
[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radware-connect/id391124100?mt=8 ] app for iPhone(R) and
YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/radwareinc ].

    This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include the words "believes",
"expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are
generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These statements are based
on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and uncertainties, as well as
others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's Annual Report on Form 20-F and
Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Radware undertakes no
commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware's public filings are
available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov
or may be obtained on Radware's website at http://www.radware.com.

       
        Corporate Media Relations:
        Brian T. Gallagher
        +1-201-785-3206  (office)
        +1-201-574-3840  (cell)
        briang@radware.com

Radware Ltd

LTE Now Ready for Use With Voice and Video Telephony

VIENNA, October 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    New LTE mobile telephony standard to launch eSRVCC soon. T-Mobile, Huawei and Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. have executed a new technology trial enabling a voice handover from LTE
to 3G without any perceivable interruption for the user.

    The new LTE mobile data transfer standard can now be used for seamless handover of
voice calls and video telephony from LTE to legacy 3G/UMTS networks. As LTE network
coverage is still restricted at this early stage, new technology had to be developed to
enable users to switch seamlessly from LTE back to existing 3G/UMTS networks during the
course of a call without any perceived interruptions. Until now, this had proved
impossible, presenting network operators piloting LTE technology throughout Europe with a
major challenge. T-Mobile Austria and Huawei, working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
(QTI), a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, have now demonstrated voice call continuity
from LTE to 3G/UMTS network following the 3GPP Rel. 10 standard.

    In the future, users throughout Europe will be able to switch from LTE to standard
mobile telephone networks without any noticeable interruptions. This now means that
nothing stands in the way of a changeover to LTE voice-enabled mobile telephones and other
state-of-the-art handsets for users across the continent.

    The advantages of this new Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology include crystal clear
call quality as well as generally faster connection speeds. The new technology and only
solution of its kind in Europe was unveiled at the T-Mobile Austria and Huawei Innovation
Center in Vienna on Friday, October 12, 2012.

    LTE - from data to voice standard

    The solution introduced by T-Mobile Austria and Huawei will make exceptionally high
quality calls using LTE technology a reality. The changeover process from LTE to an
alternative network is now completely seamless, with the moment of the switch not
discernible to the caller - a step forward that had been unattainable, until now. Thanks
to state-of-the art network switching technology from Huawei and VoLTE test mobile phones
based on Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 processor MSM8960 chipset, the breakthrough guarantees
a smooth changeover to Voice over LTE for mobile network operators across Europe.

    This achievement represents a significant milestone in the introduction of voice calls
via LTE in Europe. This underlines T-Mobile's position as innovation leader in the
Austrian market.

    T-Mobile Austria CTO Rüdiger Köster explained: "Our successful pilot project showed
that not only rapid data transfer, but also Voice over LTE technology is ready for wide
spread commercial use. Huawei and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. clearly proved their
credentials and demonstrated their problem-solving expertise during the course of the
venture with T-Mobile."

    Daniel Zhou, CEO of Huawei Austria added: "This unique solution has enabled us to
eliminate a number of previously insurmountable technical problems. Now that we have found
a way to seamlessly switch to standard mobile telephone networks during the course of an
active call, operators can rapidly move over to LTE technology while assuring continued
customer satisfaction throughout Europe. The successful project with Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. and T-Mobile Austria means that Voice over LTE has proven the readiness
of this leading edge technology."

    Huawei's Voice over LTE solution was recently crowned the Best New LTE Product Launch
and was one of the highlights of the 9th annual IMS World Forum in Madrid this year.

    Press pictures to download: http://www.apa-fotoservice.at/galerie/3502

    About Huawei

    Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions
provider, serving 45 of the world's top 50 telecoms operators. Through our dedication to
customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end
advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating
maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive
solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140
countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. In 2011 Huawei recorded
sales revenues of USD $32.4 billion. Huawei began operations in Europe in 2000. Since then
the company has extensively deployed Huawei products and solutions across the region and
now has over 7,300 staff based in Europe, more than 780 of them dedicated to Research and
Development. Huawei now cooperates closely with operators all over Europe, including
British Telecom in the UK, Deutsche Telecom in Germany, France Telecom/Orange in France
and Telecom Italia in Italy, to name a few. For more information, visit Huawei online:
http://www.huawei.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/huaweipress
and on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HuaweiPress.

    About T-Mobile Austria

    T-Mobile Austria has 4.06 million customers and is the second biggest mobile operator
in Austria. The company is known for driving innovation in the Telco Business. Both brands
"T-Mobile" and "tele.ring" address two different target groups: T-Mobile lives by the
slogan "Life is for sharing" and offers innovation in regards to smartphones, services and
applications. The brand tele.ring is the successful "value for price"-leader on the
Austrian telecommunication market.

    In 2011 T-Mobile invested around EUR 100 million in the network with a specific focus
on the roll out of HSPA+ and the next generation mobile network LTE. T-Mobile Austria has
1.400 employees. In 2011 the company was awarded as one of the most attractive employers
in Austria from Aon Hewitt. T-Mobile's headquarter the T-Center is based in Vienna on the
Rennweg near the "Südost-Tangente". Next to 48 T-Mobile shops T-Mobile also has sales
offices in Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and Klagenfurt. T-Mobile Austria is a subsidiary of
Deutsche Telekom AG and hence, belongs to one of the world's leading companies in
telecommunications. The company's international outlook allows T-Mobile customers to
benefit from a wide range of products and services, both at home and abroad.

       
        Contact:

        Huawei Technologies Austria GmbH
        Catharina Rieder
        T: +43-676-628-90-18
        E: press.austria@huawei.com
        W: http://www.huawei.com

        T-Mobile Austria
        Barbara Holzbauer
        T: +43-676-8200-6017
        E: barbara.holzbauer@t-mobile.at
        W: http://www.t-mobile.at

Huawei Technologies Austria GmbH

Sotal has Successfully Completed Google Widevine DRM and Adaptive Streaming Project

BIRGDEN, Germany, October 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Sotal has announced the completion of Google Widevine Digital Rights Management (DRM)
and adaptive streaming integration for Oll.tv video service (provided by Digital Screens
LLC, Ukraine). This project was unique in terms of complexity, multiplatform scope and the
100% remote installation and configuration.

    The integration of Google Widevine allows the operator to improve control over video
distribution and usage. It also supports various marketing scenarios, to create tailored
content sales packages and to increase the availability of the service for "multiscreen"
customers through industry approved formats of video delivery over volatile public
internet channels.

    "Having a solid strategy we understand that it is crucial for our success in the
digital content distribution market to protect content with tools trusted by the content
owners. We choose Google Widevine and Microsoft Playready as the most reputable ones in
the world. These platforms will allow expansion of our service to a wider range of client
devices, and Sotal has helped us to integrate both DRM technologies into asset
preparation, publishing and distribution processes, "- stated Nick Nazarov, CTO at Digital
Screens.

    "This project was great as we could deploy all our competencies to deliver Widevine
DRM and adaptive streaming for VOD and Live. We also built on our knowledge in end-user
application integration on the basis of our innovative Sotal Lighthouse platform. We trust
to expand our mutually beneficial cooperation with DigitalScreens in the future" -
commented Sergey Tatarchenko, CEO of Sotal.

    Sotal is a rapidly growing company offering IPTV/OTT solutions and services including
interactive applications, a comprehensive OTT platform Sotal Lighthouse and end-to-end DRM
integration. The company serves its clients worldwide and has offices in Germany, Russia,
Ukraine and Romania. For more information visit: http://www.sotal-iptv.com.

    Digital Screens is an Ukranian company, providing online video distribution services
under Oll.tv brand. These include a large catalog of video-on-demand movies, TV shows and
sports as well as live streaming of popular football matches. Oll.tv is constantly
increasing the availability of its services to a wide range of screens and devices, which
allows video delivery to customers in the most convenient way. For more information visit:
http://www.oll.tv.

    For more information please contact Paul Frowijn, Sales Director EMEA,
pf@sotal-iptv.com, +491702792137

Sotal-Interactive

BI is no Longer Just the Domain of Big Business - Thanks to Smeebi, SME's Can Now Benefit From Business Intelligence Too

LONDON, October 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Smeebi [http://www.smeebi.com ] has made business intelligence [http://www.smeebi.com
] truly accessible for businesses, of all sizes: it takes only minutes to get started, is
easy to use and all for a low cost monthly fee. Smeebi helps SME [http://www.smeebi.com
]'s work smart, stay competitive and make better decisions.

    Smeebi is ideal for small business management and owners and their accountants alike,
providing powerful insights into financial data, without the need to have a technical or
accountancy background.

    For a limited time, Smeebi are offering a free extended 60 day trial, with no
commitment required. What's more, it's affordable to continue to use, with prices starting
at just GBP20 per month for a single user, and GBP40 per month for up to 9 users. There
are also great rates for larger firms, with discounts available for chartered accountants
and partners. For details on pricing, offers and partners please visit
http://www.smeebi.com.

    "We support over 200 small businesses, as both a leading accountancy firm and adopter
of new technology we thoroughly test any new solution before introducing them to our
clients. As a strategic partner of Smeebi we can offer our clients a simple and affordable
Business Intelligence solution. Our clients are now able to focus more on financial
analysis for making better informed decisions, adding more value and delighting our
clients" Nathan Balakrishnan of TenForwardFinance - Certified Accountants.

    Smeebi brings data to life via the financial dashboard [http://www.smeebi.com ],
neatly presenting the typical performance measurements, allowing you to report, analyse,
monitor and predict for the future - making sense of your business. Try a demo now at
http://www.smeebi.com

    About Smeebi

    Smeebi [http://www.smeebi.com ] started life in 2011 in Finland, after its founders
recognised a genuine need for a business intelligence solution designed specifically for
small and medium sized businesses. Their vision - to develop a powerful, yet, user
friendly solution for SME's. Unlike most other enterprise BI products on offer, Smeebi has
been created around an affordable subscription based model, simply ready-to-go online.

    Smeebi are passionate about empowering SME's with a better understanding of their
data, and remain focused on developing solutions that solve some of the key challenges
that small businesses face; saving time, keeping track of what's going on, and ultimately,
making better informed decisions. http://www.smeebi.com

Smeebi Ltd

CONTACT: All media contact and enquiries to the CEO of Smeebi rob.connell@smeebi.com, +358505851302

Foundation Introduces Custom Textbook Creation Platform for Open Educational Resources

Platform would allow faculty to create textbooks from the largest OER repository in the US

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the 20 Million Minds Foundation announced the launch of 20 Million Minds Mix (20MMix.org) -- a custom-textbook platform which allows faculty to remix, revise, and repurpose open content to deliver more affordable learning materials to students.

Powered by AcademicPub, 20MMix fulfills the Open Educational Resources (OER) promise to provide instructors with the ability to access, revise, remix, repurpose, and deliver open content all in one place.  With over 5 million units of material available from the country's largest OER repository - Connexions - and over 140 academic publishers, educators can now create custom textbooks using the web, self-generated works, and the site's extensive library.

The platform allows faculty to effortlessly search and select content from a variety of sources. With 20MMix textbooks can be quickly composed, priced, and directly delivered to students in digital or print formats. The added convenience of real-time copyright-clearance for web articles and self-generated works further streamlines the development of these custom textbooks. 

"Our foundation is dedicated to providing high-quality low cost materials for students, at the same time we recognize the importance of academic freedom," said Dean Florez, former Senate Majority Leader and President of the 20 Million Minds Foundation. "20MMix gives faculty the ability to create custom low cost textbooks for their students, it's about putting  faculty back in the driver's seat and giving them control over the content."

In addition to giving faculty more control over course materials 20MMix hosts a live running total feature that allows instructors to track the cost of their book as it is being developed. "We strongly believe that giving educators a space that provides an abundance of resources and the flexibility for building low cost textbooks is the perfect recipe for making substantive change in the textbook industry," said Dean Florez.       

20 Million Minds is a non-profit organization dedicated to greatly reducing textbook costs. The foundation is currently leveraging leading-edge technologies to create more affordable, engaging and effective educational materials for college students throughout the nation. Visit http://www.20mm.org.

CONTACT:
Mayra Lombera
20 Million Minds Foundation
916.442.9300

SOURCE  20 Million Minds Foundation

20 Million Minds Foundation

Web Site: http://www.20mm.org

ResellerClub to Offer its Resellers 6 Months Free Hosting With Every .NET Domain

ISTANBUL, October 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    ResellerClub, one of the leading web presence providers in the world, has rolled out a
new promotion where resellers will get a free 6 month hosting package with every .NET
domain that they register.

    Promo Details: 6 months hosting free with every .NET domain

    This promotion started on 1st August 2012 and resellers will be able to opt-in for the
promo till 31st December 2012. Janki Chopra, Sr. Manager, Marketing & Business Development
said, "We believe that this promotion will give our resellers an amazing opportunity to
boost their profits. .NET is the 2nd largest & one of the fastest growing gTLDs in the
world and a number of businesses are considering .NET for their online address. The .NET
Domain + 6 months free hosting bundle will allow our resellers to expand their customer
base and build customer loyalty, creating a sustained revenue channel that will help them
earn incremental profits. "

    Reseller Marketing Fund: An opportunity for resellers to get their campaigns funded

    In a unique attempt to encourage resellers to promote and expand their business,
ResellerClub will be providing a select few resellers funding of over $20,000 to assist
them in promotional and marketing activities. To be eligible, resellers will need to
submit a comprehensive marketing plan that includes details about how they will use the
allocated funds to grow and promote their business. Plans will then be selected based on
their feasibility and funds will be allocated to the respective business owners.

    "We introduced this promotion last year on our India program, and we received an
incredible response from our resellers." said Shridhar Luthria, General Manager of
ResellerClub. "They felt that the promotion was very effective in increasing conversion
rates and hosting revenue. More importantly it was instrumental in increasing customer
retention as hosted domains generally experience much higher renewal rates as compared to
non-hosted domains. Considering the incredible response we received, we have rolled out
this promotion to resellers on our Global, India and Turkey Programs this year."

    About ResellerClub:

    ResellerClub [http://tr.resellerclub.com ] is the most popular Web Hosting, Domain
Registration and Web Presence Products Provider to Web Hosts, Web Designers, Technology
Consultants and Domain Resellers worldwide.

    Current Resellers: Over 100,000

    Domains Served: Over 5 Million

    Countries Served: Over 200+

    Team Strength: 500+

       
        Rohan Joseph
        pr@resellerclub.com
        +91(22)3079-7676 extn: 6659

ResellerClub

CONTACT: Rohan Joseph, pr@resellerclub.com, +91(22)3079-7676 extn: 6659

TCL Multimedia: CSOT 8.5-Generation LCD Panel Production Line Achieves Target Capacity Ahead of Schedule

Provides Strategic Support for TCL Multimedia's LCD Panel Supply

Begins to Bring Synergy Effects to Operations

HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Multimedia" or "the Group", HKSE stock code: 01070) announced that the 8.5-generation LCD panel production line operated by Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. ("CSOT"), a joint venture among the Group's holding company, TCL Corporation Holdings Limited ("TCL Corporation"), the Shenzhen Municipal Government and Samsung (Korea), has reached its target production capacity three months ahead of schedule. The production volume of CSOT's panels was 108,000 in September with a production yield rate of 95%. This achievement not only makes the 8.5-generation LCD panel production line the largest of its kind in Taiwan and the Mainland, but also provides strategic support for the supply of LCD panels to TCL Multimedia, further realizing the advantages of a vertically-integrated industry chain and enhancing the Group's core business competitiveness.

CSOT is the first LCD panel production project based on its independent innovations since the launch of the LCD Panel Industry Development Plan (2010-2012) in China. The 8.5-generation LCD panel production project operated by CSOT is a joint-venture project among TCL Corporation, Shenzhen Municipal Government and Samsung (Korea), which hold stakes of 55%, 30% and 15% respectively. It provides a stable supply of high quality products to top domestic TV brands and various foreign brands including Samsung. CSOT's achievement in reaching target production capacity ahead of schedule attests to its outstanding operation efficiency. It not only provides greater stability in the raw material supply to TCL Multimedia, but also plays a strategic role in cost control.

The project kicked off in March 2010 and went into production in October 2011. CSOT has 3,800 employees, including 283 core technical staff, among whom three have been shortlisted in the "Thousand Talents Program" in China in current and previous year. CSOT has achieved exceptional results in patents technology, having submitted a cumulative total of 1,684 applications and with 273 authorized. CSOT has successfully developed "China Star", the world's largest 110-inch LCD display, equipped with a 3D and four-folded high definition screen. It was installed, tested and officially launched in the Great Hall of the People in August, making China the latest country boasting homegrown high-end display technology after Japan and Korea. In addition, CSOT actively focused on R&D in OLED technology, and has established a 4.5 generation OLED testing line.

According to the latest DisplaySearch report, CSOT's product shipment volume in September 2012 has surpassed that of SHARP Corporation to become fifth highest in the world, giving it a 9.5% global market share. This is on top of CSOT becoming the second largest LCD panel supplier in the PRC Market.

Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman of TCL Multimedia said, "CSOT took 17 months to start production and reached its target capacity in 10 months since the project was kicked off in March 2010, setting an industry record in the pace of project development. The attainment of the target production capacity ahead of schedule attests to the project's initial success and has laid a solid foundation for long-term and steady development for TCL Multimedia. We stand committed to our philosophy of 'speed and efficiency' for operation and marketing, and will implement strategies to achieve 'sales volume growth, transformation and sustainable development' to further optimize our product mix and expand distribution sales channels. In the meantime, we will leverage our vertically-integrated industry chain and focus on enhancing profitability to maximize value for our shareholders."

About TCL Multimedia

Headquartered in China, TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (stock code: 01070.HK) is one of the leading players in the global TV industry. TCL Multimedia is engaged in the R&D, manufacture and distribution of consumer electronic products comprising television and audio visual products. Its ultimate shareholder is TCL Corporation. For more information, please visit its website: http://multimedia.tcl.com.

About CSOT

Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (CSOT) is a high-tech enterprise established on 16 November 2009. It is by far the single-largest industrial project investment in Shenzhen since the city's establishment, as well as a major focus of the Shenzhen Municipal Government. As at September 2012, CSOT has 3,800 employees, including 283 core technical staff. CSOT has achieved exceptional results in patent technology, having submitted a total of 1,684 applications to date, of which 273 have been authorized. For more information, please visit http://www.szcsot.com/.

Investor & Media Inquiries

For further enquiries, please contact Hill + Knowlton Strategies Asia:

Email: tclmultimedia@hkstrategies.com

James Wong
Tel: (852) 2894 6216 

Cindy Shi
Tel: (852) 2894 6372 

SOURCE  TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited

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

Nissan Partners with TED to Support TEDxYoungstorget TedxCity2.0 Day Event

OSLO, Norway, October 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          Nissan Partners with TED to Support TEDxYoungstorget TedxCity2.0 Day Event

          Cesar Harada and Siv Helene Stangeland to speak on technology, design, the

                     environment and building the city of the future

       
        - Nissan-supported TEDxCity2.0 day event in Oslo to form part of a series of
          global City2.0 events on 13October
        - The event will take place at Nissan's Future:Today exhibition featuring work
          from light artist Chris Levine and designers Hellicar & Lewis
        - Speakers include Cesar Harada and Siv Helene Stangeland
        - Intimate event will feature a live performance from Django Novo
        - Audience spaces extremely limited

    As a car manufacturer dedicated to innovation and future technologies, Nissan is proud
to partner with TED for its cutting edge Future:Today exhibition - centred on the
zero-emission Nissan LEAF. TED is a non-profit organization devoted to Ideas Worth
Spreading. Located at the iconic Youngstorget in Oslo, the exhibition is a future-facing
showcase of work from some of the biggest names from the worlds of technology, arts,
design, architecture and engineering.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56622-nissan

    The TEDx programme gives communities, organisations and individuals the opportunity to
stimulate meaningful dialogue at a local level. Taking place on 13 October, TEDxCity2.0 is
a day of urban inspiration when TEDx communities around the world will host an event to
share the powerful narratives of urban innovators and organizers, stewards and artists,
builders and tastemakers. Speakers may focus on official City 2.0 themes, including art,
education, food, health, housing, play, public space, and safety - all elements whose
presence will dictate the success of our future cities.

    In conjunction with TED, Nissan will be supporting TEDxYoungstorget, an Olso-based
TEDxCity2.0 day event, at its Future:Today exhibition space. The event at Youngstorget
will feature talks from inventor and environmentalist Cesar Harada and sustainable
designer Siv Helene Stangeland, and attendees will also get the rare opportunity to see
Django Novo perform live in the intimate setting.

    Spaces for the Nissan TEDxCity2.0 event in Oslo are extremely limited, but the event
will be streamed live via Livestream.

    The Future:Today tour starts in Oslo from 09 October to 14 October, before moving to
Bergen (18-25 October) and Stockholm (09-16 November).

    During the Swedish leg of the 6 week tour there will also be further opportunity to
attend

    Nissan Future:Today Presentations curated by TED.

    http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com/no

    http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com

    http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com

    For the complete FUTURE:TODAY tour schedule, please visit
http://www.nissanfuturetoday.no [../Launch%20Releases/Draft%206/www.nissanfuturetoday.no ]

    Notes to editors:

    The touring FUTURE: TODAY exhibition is free for the public and will consist of eight
key areas:

       
        1) Your City of the Future - insights into your city today and bringing to
          life ideas on how we will live, play and move in the future.
        2) Global Cities of the Future - showcasing expert ideas on creating future
          cities and communities - with a focus on sustainable design and technology. In
          conjunction with MASDAR, FUTURE:TODAY also showcases a city of the future being built
          today.
        3) Nissan Innovation Station- highlighting Nissan's Hydrogen Fuel Cell
          technology. Pioneering sustainable technology is displayed via interactive 3D
          installations.
        4) Touch screen interface - find out more about the LEAF's specifications,
          search for a dealer, request more information, reserve an extended test drive and book
          a Nissan LEAF shuttle to take you to your next destination.
        5) A floor-to-ceiling LED wall featuring:
             - Motorshow videos
             - TEDtalks
             - Product presentations
             - In-car videos from LEAFs out on test drives
             - Video beamed from the LEAF half car, half amazing virtual test drives
        6) Ideas of the Future - in conjunction with TED's City 2.0, six projects
          will be showcased along with four winning ideas from this year's TED Prize. Visitors
          will be asked to vote for their favourite idea, directly contributing to the city of
          tomorrow.
        7) The Tank - a cutting edge light and audio installation designed by
          Oxford-based artist Chris Levine.
        8) Outdoor activity - LEAF test drives, LEAF world record attempt at the launch
          event to gather the most EVs together in one place at one time, transforming them into
          a giant sound and light installation.

    About Cesar Harada:

    Cesar is a French-Japanese Inventor, Environmentalist and Entrepreneur. Currently
developing the Protei - a revolutionary shape shifting sailing robot- with the Open-H2O
community,TED Senior Fellow, Unreasonable at sea Entrepreneur, Figure of progress (by GOOD
and IBM), PhD candidate at Goldsmiths University of London, writing on "Open Hardware for
the Environment" with a strong focus on ocean communities & technologies.

    About Siv Helene Stangeland:

    Siv Helene aims to creatively engage with sustainability, not only in the design of
spaces, but also in the conception and organization of the design process, including
construction and fabrication. Her goal is to move away from a solely technical and
anthropocentric view, allowing the project to unfold in relation to its physical, social,
cultural and economic context.

    About Nissan:

    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in
Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than
248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles
in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong
commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a
comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in
zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the
first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international
accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of
the Year awards.

    About Nissan LEAF:

    The Nissan LEAF was the first mass produced EV winning the European, World and
Japanese car of the year 2011. More than 38,000 units have been sold globally since its
introduction in December 2010, making Nissan LEAF the world's most selling electric
vehicle. The AC motor develops 80 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque, enough for a maximum
speed of 145 km/h. The electric motor is powered by a Nissan-developed laminated
lithium-ion battery with an output of more than 90 kW. Recharging from empty to 100% takes
eight hours with a normal charger and just 30 minutes from empty to 80% using a quick
charger in optimal conditions. Nissan LEAF has been awarded five stars in the tough Euro
NCAP tests, making it one of the safest cars on the road. Nissan LEAF comes fully equipped
with air conditioning, satellite navigation, rear-view parking camera. European production
of the Nissan LEAF will start at Sunderland in early 2013.

    About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day
conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas
with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world's leading thinkers
and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com
[http://ted.com/#_blank ]. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall,
Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi
Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The annual TED
Conference takes place each spring in Long Beach, California, along with the TEDActive
simulcast in Palm Springs. The annual TEDGlobal conference is held each summer in
Edinburgh, Scotland.

    TED's media initiatives include TED.com [http://ted.com/#_blank ], where new TEDTalks
[http://www.ted.com/talks#_blank ] are posted daily, the Open Translation Project
[http://www.ted.com/OpenTranslationProject#_blank ], which provides subtitles and
interactive transcripts as well as the ability for any TEDTalk to be translated by
volunteers worldwide, the educational initiative TED-Ed [http://ed.ted.com/#_blank ], and
TEDBooks [http://www.ted.com/pages/567#_blank ], short e-books by speakers that elaborate
on a single idea originally presented on TED's stage. TED has established the annual TED
Prize [http://www.tedprize.org/#_blank ], where exceptional individuals with a wish to
change the world are given the opportunity to put their wishes into action; TEDx
[http://www.ted.com/tedx#_blank ], which offers individuals or groups a way to host local,
self-organized events around the world, and the TED Fellows
[http://www.ted.com/pages/fellows#_blank ] program, helping world-changing innovators from
around the globe to become part of the TED community and, with its help, amplify the
impact of their remarkable projects and activities. Follow TED on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/TEDTalks [http://twitter.com/TEDTalks#_blank ], or on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/TED [http://www.facebook.com/TED#_blank ].

    About TEDx, x = independently organized event

    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized
events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event,
TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a
small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently
organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program,
but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations).

    About the TED Prize
The first TED Prize was awarded in 2005, born out of the TED Conference and a vision by
the world's leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and entertainers to change the world - one
wish at a time. The prize comes with $1 million, as well as the TED community's range of
talent and expertise. What began as an unparalleled experiment to leverage the resources
of the TED community has evolved into an ambitious effort to spur global-scale change.
From Bono's the ONE Campaign ('05 recipient) to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution ('10
recipient), JR's Inside Out Project ('11 recipient) and the City 2.0 ('12 recipient), the
TED Prize has helped to combat poverty, take on religious intolerance, improve global
health, tackle child obesity, advance education, and inspire art around the world.

    Video:
    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56622-nissan

Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56622-nissan
Nissan

CONTACT: For more information about the TEDxYoungstorget TEDxCity2.0 day event or the Future:Today exhibition, please contact: Taina Erkkilä, Tlf +358-(0)10-770-5311, terkkila@nissan-europe.com; Marina Maneas Bakkum, Tlf: 90-02-13-43, mmaneasbakkum@nissan-europe.com

University of Connecticut Implements Kuali Financial System in partnership with Kuali Commercial Affiliate rSmart

Top Tier University Improves Financial Management with New Open Source, Community Developed Solution

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- rSmart, provider of technology solutions for higher education, has successfully implemented Kuali Financial System (KFS), an open source, community developed financial management system, for the University of Connecticut. UConn partnered with rSmart for key services from proof of concept through system implementation, technical and user training, and disaster recovery services in the rSmart Cloud.

With the need to replace a legacy financial system, UConn began an extensive evaluation over two years ago, ultimately selecting the Kuali Financial System. rSmart, a Kuali Community founder and Commercial Affiliate, was then selected to spearhead the 18-month implementation because of their unique expertise in the Kuali platform.

"The Kuali Financial System just made sense and rSmart was selected to help us deploy the software," said Charles Eaton, the University's controller and Kuali project executive director. "Because KFS is purposefully built by higher education for higher education, we get highly functional, easy to use software, plus the benefits of collaboration with other universities involved in its' open, community development."

Vince Schimizzi, KFS Functional Council Chair, says, "We were impressed with rSmart's work with UConn's implementation. rSmart consultants were knowledgeable and well versed in the functional and technical details of the Kuali Financial system. They made a huge difference in pulling the project together."

UConn now enjoys improved financial management, usability, and workflow as a result of the successful transition to the Kuali Financial System. The new system is highly sustainable and allows UConn to optimize business processes based on the collective insights of a global education community.

Chris Coppola, CEO of rSmart, comments, "We're proud to be a part of this implementation, which will help UConn reduce the cost of their financial management system and improve efficiencies across the university. This collaboration between UConn, Kuali, and rSmart is a perfect example of how this growing open source community is helping higher education." 

About rSmart
rSmart provides cost effective, expert technology solutions for higher education to improve teaching, learning, research, and administration. We build upon community developed software - Kuali and Sakai - adding key capabilities, cloud delivery, consulting services, and support to deliver these mission-critical apps at enterprise scale. This collaborative, sustainable approach enables rSmart customers to reduce cost, simplify deployment, optimize business processes, and leverage the collective insights of a global education community. Learn more: http://www.rsmart.com.

Follow rSmart
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rsmart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/rsmart
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rsmart.team

rSmart Media Contact:
Aly Saxe
Ubiquity Public Relations
aly@ubiquitypr.com
602.268.6849

About the University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut stands among the top 20 public institutions in the nation. UConn's main campus admits the highest-achieving freshmen in University history. Student diversity continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. For further information, please visit http://www.uconn.edu. 

About The Kuali Foundation
The Kuali Foundation is a non-profit organization that coordinates the efforts of colleges and universities to sustain and evolve open-source, community-owned administrative software that meets the needs of all sizes of higher education institutions. For further information, please visit http://kuali.org

Kuali Foundation Media Contact:
Jennifer Foutty
Executive Director
jfoutty@kuali.org

SOURCE  rSmart

rSmart

Web Site: http://kuali.org

mirabyte® Announces FrontFace(TM) 2  - The New, Intuitive User Interface for All Versions of the Windows Operating System!

HAMM, Germany, October 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    mirabyte(R) announces FrontFace(TM) 2 - The new, intuitive user interface for all
versions of the Windows operating system!

    mirabyte, a software company providing custom, Windows-based user interfaces and
professional digital signage solutions today announced the release of FrontFace 2 for
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. FrontFace is a software application
that brings a new, improved user interface experience to the Windows operating system
while maintaining full compatibility with all existing Windows applications. FrontFace
greatly improves the usability of Windows on touchscreen computers but is also very well
suited for non-touchscreen devices like netbooks, normal desktop PCs and notebooks since
the intuitive, simplified user interface is ideal for people with no or only little PC
experience (e.g. beginners, children or even elderly people). For experienced users,
FrontFace offers a lot of options to individually customize the user interface, e.g. for
the use on media center PCs. In combination with the new Windows 8, FrontFace helps to
improve the touchscreen interaction with classic desktop applications!

    FrontFace 2 - At a Glance:

       
        - Improved user experience, for both touchscreen and normal computers
        - Simplified app switching (full multi-tasking support), also available for any
          existing Windows application
        - Fully customizable start page with interactive widgets
        - Users can customize the UI according to their personal preferences
        - Support for integrated, native FrontFace apps, Windows applications and Web
          apps in one single user interface
        - Optimized access to the Windows Start Menu, Desktop and user documents
        - Integrated FrontFace Market portal for downloading new apps and widgets for
          free
        - Compatible with all common Windows versions (XP, Vista, 7 and 8)
        - Windows 8 alternative for users that want to stay with their current Windows
          version but look for a modern (touch-friendly) user interface
        - Improved interaction with classic desktop applications on Windows 8
        - Clean installation and totally risk-free: No permanent changes or tweaks are
          being applied to the underlying Windows system configuration

    FrontFace 2 - The new user interface for Windows PCs

    The classic Windows user interface helps users to work very productively but when it
comes to touchscreen computers or when less-experienced people work with Windows, the
deficits of the UI turn out like tiny buttons and too much overall complexity. FrontFace
is an all-new, intuitive user interface for Windows that has the solution: "With FrontFace
we address users that on the one hand want to stick to their current Windows version
instead of moving to Windows 8, but on the other hand look for a stylish and intuitive
user interface." said Dr. Joachim Schwieren, CEO of mirabyte. "Although touchscreen
devices are in the main focus of FrontFace, the software also suits very well for less
experienced PC users and even professionals that want a fully customizable user
experience!"

    FrontFace 2 - User Experience

    Especially when working with a touchscreen-enabled computer like a tablet PC or an
all-in-one PC the Windows user interface is not very handy at all. Even on Windows 8, only
the new "modern UI" applications explicitly address touchscreens while the classic desktop
remains more or less the same as in Windows 7 and previous versions. FrontFace 2 brings a
great-looking and highly touch-optimized user interface for all Windows versions, ranging
from Windows XP to the latest Windows 8. It supports native FrontFace applications like a
custom Web-browser, a picture viewer and many more along with normal Windows desktop
applications and Web apps in one single interface. There is no need to switch between
different UIs like in Windows 8!

    FrontFace SELECT for business, OEM and custom enterprise applications:

    A highly customizable version of FrontFace for professional applications is also
available: FrontFace SELECT. This version of FrontFace can be fully customized and tweaked
to perfectly fit for the use on kiosk systems, self-service terminals or special-use PCs
as typically seen in the business, logistics and health-care field. Additionally,
FrontFace SELECT allows OEMs to create a customized and even re-branded version of the
software for redistribution on their PC systems, tablets or netbook computers.

    FrontFace 2 - Core features:

       
        - Customizable start page with interactive widgets
        - Custom user interface themes are available
        - Integrated touch-optimized Web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox
          can be used alternatively as default browser, too)
        - Support for USB mass storage devices and digital cameras
        - Integrated notification center for aggregated system information, RSS and
          social network updates
        - Support for Windows system tray applications
        - A global, application-specific context menu for common commands like copy,
          paste, new, save, etc. increases productivity, even for applications that are not
          touchscreen-optimized!
        - Optimized access to Windows Start Menu, Desktop and user documents
        - Integrated FrontFace Market portal for downloading new apps and widgets for
          free
        - Built-in "Windows mode" for direct access to the classic Windows desktop or
          modern UI apps (in Windows 8) with additional accessibility tools for touchscreens
        - Multi-language support. FrontFace 2 will initially be available in English and
          German. More languages are following shortly.

    Availability and Pricing

    The latest version - FrontFace 2 - has been heavily enhanced and improved, compared to
FrontFace 1.x, based on a lot of customer feedback. It is immediately available for
purchase at $39.95 from the mirabyte Website
[http://www.mirabyte.com/en/products/frontface ]. The price includes free updates for all
upcoming versions and free support for life-time! Users of FrontFace 1.x get the new
version for free as well. FrontFace SELECT, a modular and customizable version of
FrontFace is also available for business use, OEM and for custom enterprise applications.
A fully functional trial version can be downloaded from the mirabyte Website
[http://www.mirabyte.com/en/products/frontface ].

    Web Page: http://www.mirabyte.com/en/products/frontface

    Screenshot: http://www.mirabyte.com/go/frontface2-screenshot.jpg

mirabyte Software

CONTACT: Contact Information: mirabyte GmbH & Co. KG, Daniela Schwieren (Press Officer), Geisthofskoenig 12, D-59071 Hamm, Germany, E-Mail: press@mirabyte.com, Phone: ++49 2381 92892-34

ShipStation's Collaboration with Newegg Marketplace Quickens Pace for Customer Fulfillment

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShipStation, the leading web-based shipping platform for online retailers, announced today that it has inked a deal with Newegg, one of the most recognizable U.S. brands in the e-commerce space. This partnership will further contribute to ShipStation's accelerated growth over the last few months, during which it has added to a customer base of over 3,000 online retail stores and processed over 1 million shipping labels monthly.

This integration joins two companies with proven capabilities in distinct markets. ShipStation is a robust and dynamic shipping solution that responds to the critical shipping needs of today's online business owners and includes such features as batch label processing, configurable automation rules, real-time tracking, and more. Taking advantage of the streamlined order fulfillment process, ShipStation sellers can prepare shipping labels for five items or 500 items in mere minutes. 

Newegg's online marketplace extends the company's comprehensive selection of computers and consumer electronics to include a variety of additional categories such as apparel and accessories, home living, sporting goods and toys and games. Newegg Marketplace gives sellers an easy, effective way to offer their products to Newegg's 19 million registered customers. 

"We are very excited about our new partnership with ShipStation," said Lloyd Mendoza, Director of Newegg Marketplace.  "Newegg is always striving to improve the customer shopping experience, and ShipStation will help merchants process and fulfill customer orders much faster, resulting in increased satisfaction. We look forward to offering this new service to our customers and sellers."

"Newegg Marketplace merchants will now be able to use ShipStation in connection with their Newegg accounts to minimize their shipping costs and maximize their shipping efficiency," said Curtis Mitchell, Director of Business Development for ShipStation. "This relationship will provide yet another major marketplace in which our customers can seamlessly sell their products and fulfill orders."

ShipStation's collaboration with Newegg opens the door for a new group of online retailers to experience the ease of preparing domestic and international shipping labels through an expanding list of carriers, including UPS, FedEx and USPS.  At the same time, they can plug into ShipStation's rich network of more than 30 marketplace partners including Amazon, eBay, and Etsy as well as shopping cart solutions such as Magento, Shopify & Volusion.

Existing ShipStation customers say the company's partnership with Newegg is a valuable complement to an already full list of marketplace integrations.  "Just when I thought ShipStation couldn't get any better, they integrated with Newegg, the only marketplace that still required some manual processing on my end -- No more," said Alan Turksu of Satechi, a joint customer.  "Everything is now fully integrated and automated through ShipStation. Everything!"

For additional information on how online retailers can better leverage their shipping fulfillment demands, contact ShipStation at 12708 Riata Vista Circle, Suite A-114, Austin, Texas 78727 or call 512.485.4282.

About ShipStation

ShipStation is a web-based shipping solution that streamlines the order fulfillment process for online retailers. With real-time integrations into popular marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, Sears, Etsy and Newegg, and shopping carts like Magento, Volusion, and Big Commerce, ShipStation handles everything from order import and batch label creation to customer communication. Advanced customization features such as Automation Rules and Product Profiles allow ShipStation to fit businesses with any number of users or locations. As a cloud-based software solution, ShipStation is compatible on both Mac and PCs through any web browser - from anywhere! For more information, visit http://shipstation.com/.

SOURCE  ShipStation

ShipStation

CONTACT: Maggie Perry, mperry@sspr.com, +1-847-415-9301

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

MoZeus Opens Celebrity Mobile App Division Through a Partnership With CO&P Integrated Marketing

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MoZeus Worldwide, a mobile-marketing and content management software company, is pleased to announce that it's launching a SMART Activator "Celebrity App" division to benefit charities.  The consumer photo mobile app, available on Android, Apple/iOS and Windows platforms, will leverage celebrities to raise money for charity by providing fans the ability to download the app on their mobile devices and "take" a photo with Hollywood actors, professional athletes, musicians and other pop culture celebrities.  MoZeus has partnered with Cohn, Overstreet & Parrish Integrated Marketing (CO&P) to promote the product and secure celebrities for the app.

The "Celebrity App", powered by the MoZeus SMART Photo Overlay platform, will allow fans to quickly and easily share photos "taken" with the celebrity via Facebook and Twitter. The downloadable mobile app will be available at the MoZeus website (http://www.MoZeus.com), iTunes Store, Android Marketplace, Windows App Store at a price estimated between 99-cents and $4.99. Proceeds from the sale of each app will benefit the celebrity's favorite charity. 

Fans will simply download the app, take a photo with their mobile device and then share via social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter with the touch of a button.

"Today's MTV generation is seeking new and exciting ways to interact with celebrities," said Charles Jones, Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer for MoZeus Worldwide.  "Imagine being a huge fan of musicians Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift or of athletes such as Peyton Manning, LeBron James or Derek Jeter and having an opportunity to 'take' your photo with them. Or inserting a photo of yourself into the cast of Jersey Shore or Modern Family - while raising money for charity."

CO&P has already begun collaborative efforts with MoZeus to develop integrated marketing plans with an emphasis on PR and media relations, in support of several critical product initiatives for 2012. In addition, the agency plans to leverage its relationships with brands and properties such as Marriott, Playboy Enterprises, General Mills and the Olympics, as well as celebrity connections such as Ludacris, Ray Lewis and Cee-Lo Green.

To date, MoZeus has worked with more than 200 brands, agencies and sports properties to leverage the SMART Activator for more than 100,000 event days, which has resulted in five million unique leads and 30 million survey questions answered. Notable clients and properties that utilize MoZeus include Ford, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Comcast, AT&T, Beam Global, Kraft, Starbucks, Nissan and Harley Davidson, among many others.

For more information on MoZeus Worldwide or to learn more about the launch of the SMART Activator "Celebrity App", please visit http://www.mozeus.com or call 1-888-YMOZEUS (966-9387).

SOURCE  MoZeus Worldwide

MoZeus Worldwide

CONTACT: Rob Kremer, CO&P Integrated Marketing, +1-404-961-2224

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

Nexersys Corporation Launches New Children's Mode in Latest Software Platform Release

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexersys Corporation, leading a fitness revolution with the next generation exercise system, today announced the availability of its latest software release. Most notable in this release is a new children's mode, allowing kids to get into fitness and compete with one another in multi-player competition rounds.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nexersys-corporation-launches-new-childrens-mode-in-latest-software-platform-release-173802611.html

It's no secret that obesity is and has been a problem in our current workforce, but now our future workforce is increasingly overweight. With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in this country, part of the Nexersys mission is to do everything they can to reverse this trend.

The new children's mode included in this software release disables the top two pads. This allows children ages 14 years and below to compete in Avatar Follow Me, Avatar Sparring, and Multiplayer Competition rounds.

"We are thrilled that this new child mode will make it even easier for the entire family to work out together, making wellness a lifestyle priority," said Terry G. Jones, Chairman and CEO, Nexersys. "As a company, we believe that making exergaming accessible to children will help to further differentiate Nexersys from other home exercise systems that tend to be designed exclusively for adults."

Additional upgrades included in this software release include:

    --  More intuitive and simplified user interface
    --  Addition of Multiplayer Workout Programs - up to 4 users can work out
        together alternating rounds while incorporating other conditioning
        exercises for group training sessions
    --  New Combo Mode in the Multiplayer Competition Program - now alternate
        between follow me or sparring rounds
    --  Workouts are saved after each round so data is saved if the user can't
        finish the entire workout
    --  USB system profile merge capabilities - enables users to update their
        software directly from the internet, to use their profiles from multiple
        locations - at home or the gym, and save rounds to a USB to easily merge
        the newer data with existing profile data.
    --  Southpaw (left-handed stance) versions of all 15 cardio training videos
The Multiplayer Workout Programs will allow up to four users to take turns between on-unit and off-unit workouts, with each user's workout data stored to his or her own profile history. The Multiplayer Competition Program introduces a new combo mode which creates fights that include both Follow Me and Sparring rounds, with the scoring system geared toward accuracy.

Nexersys Home and Pro unit users who work out on multiple units will now be able to merge their USB data to their existing system profile.

About Nexersys Corporation
Austin, Texas based Nexersys Corporation is leading a fitness revolution, and pioneering the expanding "exergaming" market. Combining the latest in exercise equipment and interactive gaming, Nexersys is a professional-grade multimedia fitness product that delivers the motivation of a personal trainer, the benefits of an interval training workout, and the entertainment and feedback available from today's gaming and computer technology. Nexersys provides a unique combination of cardio, core, strike, endurance, and mental acuity training in a single, revolutionary piece of equipment. Visit Nexersys at http://www.nexersys.com, follow on Twitter @nexersys, or become a fan on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/nexersys.

Related Links
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Media Contact   
Jamie Matusek
Jamie.matusek@nexersys.com

877-209-0320

SOURCE  Nexersys Corporation

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Nexersys Corporation

Web Site: http://nexersys.com/

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II In 3D on LG Cinema 3D TVs Showcase Latest in Gaming

Activision, LG Electronics Combine Joint Awareness Campaign, Retail Promotion for Stunning 3D Gaming Experience on CINEMA 3D TVs

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and LG Electronics USA reveal today that the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops II, in development by award-winning studio Treyarch, will support 3D- enabled gameplay - delivering a state-of-the-art 3D experience across single player, multiplayer and Zombies game modes - when it hits retail shelves worldwide on Nov. 13.

Starting today, LG and Activision are promoting the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II in 3D with advertising across multiple consumer touch-points, including TV, cinema, digital and retail marketing. Beginning launch night, as part of a special nationwide 3D promotion with select retailers, gamers will receive a discount from LG when purchasing both a copy of the game and one of LG's CINEMA 3D TVs. The retail promotion, which runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 21, rolls out at over 25 national and regional retailers, totaling more than 2,000 electronics stores across the country. Additionally, beginning today, fans can see an exclusive 3D trailer of Call of Duty: Black Ops II at select Best Buy retail outlets nationwide.

"LG is excited to be a part of this historic launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II to bring 3D gaming to life," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA, Inc. "From the intensity and cinematic visuals, to the attention to detail and heart-pounding gameplay, Call of Duty: Black Ops II in 3D further legitimizes the 3D gaming movement, and we're proud to help the amazing fanbase of the Call of Duty® community enjoy it on LG CINEMA 3D TVs."

LG Brings Call of Duty to a Whole New Level in 3D
Rooted in near-future fiction, Call of Duty: Black Ops II propels players into a visual landscape in an epic campaign set in the year 2025 and takes players on a cinematically intense journey filled with advanced weaponry, cutting-edge robotics and drone warfare in the most advanced Call of Duty ever. With the option to enable 3D gameplay, the title delivers stunning visuals on LG CINEMA 3D TVs that helps players dive into adrenaline-filled action sequences for an even greater immersive experience.

Fishler said LG CINEMA 3D TVs offer an extremely comfortable 3D gaming experience. LG CINEMA 3D utilizes polarized technology, with lightweight, inexpensive and shutter-free glasses similar to what consumers experience in the theater. For ultimate comfort, consumers can customize the 3D effect to their preference with 3D Depth Control. Most LG CINEMA 3D TVs come with six pairs of 3D eyewear.

"As game developers and storytellers, we want to take advantage of every opportunity to immerse players in the Call of Duty: Black Ops II experience and LG's 3D technology helps to do just that," said Mark Lamia, studio head of developer Treyarch. "We are thrilled to team up with LG, which shares this same passion to bring gamers to the edge of their seats with realistic visuals and heart-pounding gameplay." And with LG Dual Play, for the first time ever, two players can each have their own full-screen experience while playing Multiplayer or Zombies split-screen."

LG Dual Play Technology Enhances Side-by-Side Gaming*
For gamers who love playing split-screen with friends or foes, but hate splitting the screen, these LG TVs offer the solution with a feature called "Dual Play," which allows gamers to see two completely different full-screen images on the same screen, at the same time.

Dual Play works by applying LG's CINEMA 3D technology to a 2D split-screen game; the effect is two 2D images projected simultaneously. Dual Play glasses (required and sold separately) come with either two left- or two right-eye lenses, so instead of combining those images, the lenses filter only one image to each user. The result is the magnificence of the full screen for both players. Gamers have no fear, Dual Play works with most current gaming systems or even older consoles as long as it is a split-screen game.

Qualifying LG CINEMA 3D TVs are the following series: LM9600, LM8600, LM7600, LM7200, LM6700, LM6200 and G2.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II launches on Nov. 13, 2012, on the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows® PC. The title will also release on Nov. 18, 2012, for the new Wii U(TM) game system from Nintendo. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is rated "M" (Mature - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs - content suitable for persons ages 18 and older) by the ESRB. For more information on Call of Duty, visit http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2, or follow Call of Duty: Black Ops II on http://www.facebook.com/codblackops and on Twitter at #BlackOps2.

For more information on the LG 3D TV-Call of Duty: Black Ops II promotion, visit http://www.lgusa.com/callofduty or for details on LG CINEMA 3D TVs, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/Cinema3D.

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

About LG Electronics USA, Inc.
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.  is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About Treyarch
Treyarch is an industry-leading game developer, wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. whose previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.:
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Activision maintains operations in the United States., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Xbox 360 is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii U is a trademark of Nintendo.

CINEMA 3D and DualPlay are trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc.

CONTACT: John Taylor, LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Ted Maass, +1-312-397-6014, ted.maass@lg-one.com, or Bianca Blair, Activision, +1-310-496-5290, bianca.blair@activision.com

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

Voyager Learning Launches Voyager Connection E-magazine

Discover the newest resource-rich online tool for driving student achievement.

DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Learning, the nation's most comprehensive provider of preK-12 intervention learning solutions and education services, announced today the launch of the digital version of its acclaimed Voyager Connection magazine, the innovative education firm's bimonthly publication for school administrators, coaches, teachers, and parents.

"We are delighted to offer this valuable online information resource," said Dr. Vernon Johnson, president of Voyager Learning. "And we look forward to engaging our readers in unique and inspiring ways--shining a light on the significant successes of the students, educators, schools and communities we serve through Voyager Learning's high-impact intervention and school improvement programs."

Voyager Connection'supdated,web-enabled format provides the accessibility and environmental responsibility of digital communications with the more traditional user experience of a printed magazine-- even featuring pages that turn according to the reader's preference.

Editorial highlights include:

    --  District success stories featuring thought leaders and innovative
        programs making a difference in communities nationwide, such as current
        initiatives in Milwaukee and Indianapolis.
    --  Special Voyager Learning contests that are igniting student passions for
        math and learning, including the 2012-2013 Math Mania Competition  and
        the Math Mania Bowl.
    --  Spotlights on industry-leading collaborations that are turning around
        struggling schools--including Voyager Education Services' strategic
        alliances with Project ACHIEVE, the Vallas Group, and NAEP.
    --  The latest on must-attend professional development events, conferences,
        meetings and webinars.
    --  And much more.
Visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com/info/voyagerconnection to review the September/October 2012 issue. Subscribe on http://www.voyagerlearning.com or the Voyager Learning e-Community at http://www.voyagerlearning.com/info/ecommunity. And don't miss don't miss a single issue.

About Voyager Learning

Dedicated to the success of every student, Voyager Learning is the nation's most comprehensive provider of research-based intervention and online learning solutions--including curriculum products, personalized professional development, and school improvement/turnaround services. With the ultimate goal of advancing student achievement, Voyager Learning partners with preK-12 schools to build teaching and leadership capacity, keep their students on track, and accelerate struggling students to grade-level proficiency. Voyager Learning is a member of Cambium Learning® Group (Nasdaq: ABCD). For more information, visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com.

Media Contact
Shannan Overbeck

Voyager Learning

214.932.9476
shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com

InvestorContact
Chris Cleveland

214.932.9474
chris.cleveland@cambiumlearning.com

SOURCE  Voyager Learning

Voyager Learning

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

Customer Life Cycle and Value Maintenance of E-commerce Enterprises

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As e-commerce advances by leaps and bounds in recent years, more and more enterprises sell their products online, which brings huge profits to them and also makes shopping far more convenient for customers. Being customer-oriented and maintaining a sound customer relationship is the key to winning in the e-commerce era.

An enterprise must know all degrees of their customer relationship and make differentiated investments according to different customer values. A customer base of e-consumers refers to all customers that do deals by clicking an enterprise's website. How to identify users of different value contributions from the general customer base is a key issue that every e-commerce enterprise is confronting.

Customer Value Under E-commerce Mode

Customer value contains two layers of meaning: the value customers bring to an enterprise, and the value an enterprise provides to customers. The customer value discussed here is the former. That is, from an enterprise's perspective, the profits a customer can bring, which are estimated based on the customer's behaviors, characteristics and other variables. It is the degree of importance of a customer to an enterprise, also known as "customer lifetime value". The longer the customer's life cycle is, the higher their customer value is. Behavior characteristics of customers at different stages of the life cycle create different value for an enterprise. The driving forces of customer relationship at different stages are not the same, and the same driving force may have different connotations at different stages, which require that we study the communication strategies with different customers at different stages of the customer life cycle from an enterprise standpoint.

Behavior Characteristics of Customers at Different Stages and Their Different Contributions to Enterprises

An ideal customer life cycle mode consists of four integrated stages - examination period, formative period, stable period and regression period. If the stable period lasts a long time while the examination and formative periods are relatively short, a profitable customer relationship will develop  between the customer and enterprise.

During the examination period, customers mainly place test orders from which an enterprise gets little profit. The formative period is a phase of rapid relationship development. Along with a deepening mutual understanding and trust, an increasingly mature relationship grows during this time, with both sides are willing to take more risks, which brings on a continuous increase of transactions. The stable period is the highest stage of the relationship, where both sides' interdependence reaches their peak and the relationship of both sides stays in a relatively stable state. The regression period is the stage when the relationship reverses. A variety of possible causes may trigger relationship regression. For instance, one party or both parties are pondering to end the relationship, finding candidate relationship partners, or start to communicate the intent of ending the relationship. In any case, relationship regression will directly result in a fall-off in transactions.

Since the stable period is the ideal stage enterprises expect to reach, let us focus on the four aspects of the stable period.

Firstly, during this period, transaction amounts reach their peak and may remain there for a long time. Like traditional commerce, after the relationship between customers and enterprises steps into a stable period, a big transaction volume will follow. Enterprises thus should analyze customer-related data at this stage so as to keep them in a long, stable relationship.

Secondly, as a customers' relationship keeps improving, their willingness to pay reaches its height at the top of the stable period. Mutual understanding is enhanced by the increasingly detailed communication between both sides, and enterprises understand the unique needs of customers more profoundly. They are then able to provide more personalized and more valuable services and information to customers. For that, customers are willing to pay higher prices.

Thirdly, the loyalty of customers at the stable period generates indirect benefits. Loyal customers are free publicists of a company. They bring new customers by delivering good word of mouth, which saves substantial costs and helps to gain nice indirect benefits. For instance, after going through the tests of the examination and formative periods, SooBest lays a good brand foundation and fosters massive loyal customers with their flagship products - charm jewelry, fashionable men's clothing, the latest women's clothing, and digital watches. These customers stay stable for long periods and keep bringing new customers to SooBest.

The security of networks is always a key point of e-commerce development. Most customers who are new to e-commerce will worry about that. But if they have friends who are loyal customers of an e-commerce enterprise, then the concern will abate sharply and they will easily become potential customers of that enterprise. Therefore, a dig to data of customers during the stale period will constantly bring indirect benefits.

Lastly, costs hit bottom because scale effects play to their best level during the stable period. Thanks to the increasing understanding of customers and the accumulation of service experiences, the efficiency of services reaches its maximum, while the service cost significantly decreases along with the development of customer relationships. In addition, operation cost go lower as customers buy more, which is called the "scale effect". And as the transaction process becomes regular and routine, transaction efficiency improves and customers' confidence in an enterprise increases, while the associated transaction cost will continue to decrease as well.

Conclusion

With the further application of e-commerce, enterprises must stick to customer-oriented principles and provide great service online. Only in this way can they sell more and attract more new customers. Enterprises have to provide personalized services for different customers, achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction and create differentiated marketing strategies so as to gain bigger advantages and more profits in a competitive marketplace.

SOURCE  Soobest.com

Soobest.com

CONTACT: Mabel of Soobest.com, +86-137-6070-0701, release@soobest.com

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

TagLikeMe Website Traffic Increases 700% Over Previous Month In First Ten Days Of October

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG, Frankfurt M6C1; WKN A1JZ03) reports that technical data now available shows the Company's newly enhanced social search, tag and share website TagLikeMe.com experienced a 700% increase in unique visits during the first ten days of October compared to the entire previous month's unique visits.

TagLikeMe.com is a new, shared social information network that allows individuals or groups to search, tag (or bookmark) and share all forms of digital content privately or publicly using cloud based technology. Its next-generation search and share technology has powerful features for collaborating search and sharing all online digital content from a single location.

The Company announced its new upgraded interface in October and the introduction of the mobile app version of TagLikeMe for iOS/iPad, which became available through the iTunes app store.

"There's no doubt that the introduction of our enhanced new platform and new mobile app for the iOS/iPad have greatly impacted our new traffic," states Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp. "TagLikeMe is being extremely well received by individuals who trial our unique blend of social media applied to advanced search and share technology. The current 700% increase in unique visits for the month to date comes without any advertising or promotion efforts surrounding of our product. We intended for the product adoption to grow quietly as we roll out new mobile versions and enhancements to our offering. Apparently, the cat's out of the bag- and that's tremendous for TagLikeMe. Our goal is to become the most useful and top downloaded social search and share product on every platform. It may be early going, but management is very encouraged by what we see from the early adopters."

Other key data points from the emerging data show that over 75% of the traffic to the platform was comprised of new visits and that the average visit duration was approaching three minutes per visitor.

Data used to assess the increases in traffic, visits, page views and critical site data are provided by Google analytics and other independent, third party traffic monitoring services. TagLikeMe Corp. relies completely on these providers for the accuracy and authenticity of the statistical information it reports.

About TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp. owns and operates TagLikeMe.com, an Internet services platform that combines the most commonly used functions of search and social media interaction in one destination. TagLikeMe.com allows individuals to search the Internet by using the top three search engines of Yahoo(TM), Bing(TM) and Google(TM), in addition to viewing related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook(TM), YouTube(TM), Twitter(TM) and Wikipedia (TM) in a single search inquiry. It also gives searchers the opportunity to connect, chat and share with others worldwide that might be searching similar topics. This adds a much-needed human element to search and online social interaction.

For more information see http://www.TagLikeMeCorp.com.

OTCQB:TAGG, Frankfurt M6C1; WKN A1JZ03

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of TagLikeMe Corp.. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of TagLikeMe's products and services, anticipated advantages resulting from the merger, whether funding anticipated from completing the merger will result,, successful completion and development of the social media component of the business and its market acceptance, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and TagLikeMe Corp.; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "intended" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the perception of investors of the newly merged company and their willingness to fund this newly public company, the demand for a social media site and viability of it for advertising, new products and services developed by other companies, market share garnered by competitors, ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, and those factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov), among other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +44-207-290-6919

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

Ninetowns Announces Receipt of "Going Private" Proposal

BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited (NASDAQ: NINE) ("Ninetowns" or the "Company"), one of China's leading providers of online solutions for international trade, today announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter, dated October 12, 2012, from certain directors and officers of the Company, including Mr. Shuang Wang, Ms. Min Dong, Mr. Xiaoguang Ren, Mr. Kin Fai Ng, Mr. Bolin Wu, Mr. Zhonghai Xu, Mr. Tommy Siu Lun Fork and affiliates of some of these directors and officers (together, the "Consortium Members"), that proposes a "going-private" transaction involving the acquisition of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company not already owned by the Consortium Members at a price per share in the range of US$1.80 to US$2.00 in cash (the "Transaction"). Each American depositary share of the Company represents one ordinary share.

According to the proposal letter, the Consortium Members will form an acquisition vehicle for the purpose of pursuing the Transaction, and the Transaction is intended to be financed with a combination of cash from the resources of the Company, its subsidiaries and the acquisition vehicle to be formed by the Consortium Members, as needed. A copy of the proposal letter is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

The Company's Board of Directors has formed a special committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") consisting of Mr. Martin Cheung, Mr. Da Chun Zhang and Mr. Mark Ming Hsun Lee to consider the Transaction. The Special Committee is authorized to retain financial, legal and other advisors to assist it in its review of the Transaction. Paul Hastings LLP is acting as the Company's U.S. counsel and Ropes & Gray is acting as U.S. counsel to the Consortium Members.

The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that the Board of Directors has just received the non-binding proposal from the Consortium Members and no decisions have been made with respect to the Company's response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to the Transaction or any other transaction, except as required under applicable law.

SAFE HARBOR: FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project" or "continue" or the negative thereof or other similar words. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains; competition from companies that have greater financial resources; introduction of new products into the marketplace by competitors; successful product development; dependence on significant customers; the ability to recruit and retain quality employees as the Company grows; and economic and political conditions globally. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.

ABOUT NINETOWNS INTERNET TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED

Ninetowns (NASDAQ: NINE) is a leading provider of online solutions for international trade, with its key services in automating import/export e-filing. Ninetowns has been listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange since December 2004 under the symbol "NINE". More information can be found at ir.ninetowns.com.

Contacts:

Investor Relations (Beijing)

Daisy Wang

IR Manager

Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited

+86 (10) 6589-9904
daisywang@ninetowns.com

Investor Relations (Hong Kong)

Mahmoud Siddig

Managing Director

Taylor Rafferty

+852 3196-3712
ninetowns@taylor-rafferty.com

Exhibit A

Proposal

October 12, 2012

The Board of Directors

Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited

Dear Sirs:

We, Shuang Wang (the "Founder"), chief executive officer and a director of Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited (the "Company"), and certain other directors and officers of the Company as set forth in Appendix I hereto (collectively, the "ConsortiumMembers"), are pleased to submit this preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company not already owned by us in a "going-private" transaction (the "Transaction"). The material terms and conditions related to our proposal and the Transaction are set forth below.  We are confident that the Transaction can be closed on a highly expedited basis as outlined in this letter.

1. Consortium.

The Consortium Members have entered into a consortium agreement, dated October 12, 2012 (the "Consortium Agreement"), pursuant to which the Consortium Members will form an acquisition vehicle for the purpose of pursuing the Transaction in the form of a merger of a subsidiary of such acquisition vehicle into the Company with the Company being the surviving entity from the merger, and have agreed to work with each other on an exclusive basis in pursuing the Transaction for the next six months (the "Exclusivity Period").

The Consortium Agreement also obligates the Consortium Members (i) to vote for the proposed Transaction and not take any action inconsistent with it and (ii) not to transfer any of their respective shares in the Company within the Exclusivity Period. The Consortium Members currently own, in the aggregate, 10,410,165 ordinary shares, or approximately 26.84% of the outstanding shares of the Company (excluding outstanding options and unvested share awards of the Company).

2. Offer Price. We are prepared to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company not already owned by the Consortium Members at a price per share in the range of US$1.80 to US$2.00 in cash (the "Offer"), representing:

    --  a premium of 66.7% to 85.2% to the closing price of the Company's
        American Depositary Shares (each representing one ordinary share) (the
        "Closing Price") on October 11, 2012;
    --  a premium of 59.3% to 77.0% to the volume-weighted average Closing Price
        during the last 30 trading days;
    --  a premium of 63.6% to 81.8% to the volume-weighted average Closing Price
        during the last 3months; and
    --  a premium of 60.7% to 78.6% to the volume-weighted average Closing Price
        during the last 6 months.
Our Offer provides a highly attractive opportunity to the Company's shareholders to realize superior value. We believe that the Transaction is in the best interest of the Company and its public shareholders and our Offer would be welcomed by them.

3. Process.  We recognize that the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") will evaluate the proposed Transaction independently before it can make its determination to endorse it. Given ShuangWang and Kin Fai Ng's involvement in the proposed Transaction, we expect that the Board would establish a special committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") to consider the Offer and the proposed Transaction. We also expect the Special Committee to retain independent advisors, including an independent financial advisor, to assist it in its evaluation of the Offer and the proposed Transaction.

In considering our Offer, you should be aware that we are interested only in acquiring the outstanding shares of the Company that are not already owned by the Consortium Members, and that we do not intend to sell our stake in the Company to a third party.

4. Financing.  We intend to finance the proposed Transaction with a combination of cash from the resources of the Company, its subsidiaries and the acquisition vehicle to be formed by the Consortium Members, as needed. We are confident that funds, subject to terms and conditions in connection therewith, will be in place by the time the definitive documentation for the Transaction is executed.

5. Due Diligence.  We are ready to move expeditiously to complete the proposed Transaction as soon as practicable. We believe that, with the full cooperation of the Company, we can complete our due diligence investigation on a highly expedited basis.

6. Definitive Documentation.  We are prepared to promptly negotiate and finalize mutually satisfactory definitive documentation for the Transaction and related transactions. Such documentation will contain terms customary for transactions of similar size and nature, including customary representations and warranties, covenants, termination provisions and closing conditions. We also expect that such documentation would include customary deal protection procedures and provisions. The negotiation of such documentation can be completed in parallel with our due diligence.  In this regard, we are preparing a draft merger agreement that we will provide to you shortly.

7. Closing Certainty and Required Approvals.  We believe that we offer a high degree of closing certainty and that we are well positioned to negotiate and complete the Transaction on an expedited basis. We will make the applicable filings to the relevant governmental authorities with respect to the Transaction under the antitrust laws of the relevant jurisdictions after execution of the definitive documentation (if any is required), and we do not expect that any regulatory approvals will be impediments to the closing of the Transaction.

8. Confidentiality.  The Consortium Members will, as required by law, promptly and jointly file a Schedule 13D to disclose their participation in this proposal and the Consortium Agreement.  However, we are sure you will agree with us that it is in our mutual interests to ensure that we proceed in a confidential manner, unless otherwise required by law, until we have executed definitive documentation or terminated our discussions.  Any written news releases by the Company or us pertaining to the proposed Transaction shall be reviewed and approved by the Company and us prior to their release, subject to any requirements of law.

9. No Binding Commitment.  This letter constitutes only a preliminary indication of our interest in engaging in the proposed Transaction on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.  Our proposal is expressly subject to the satisfactory negotiation and execution of appropriate definitive documentation and the other matters referred to herein. This letter does not constitute a binding commitment and any such binding commitment will only be set forth in the definitive documentation (and no oral agreements will be deemed to exist). Either the Consortium Members, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand, may at any time prior to the execution of definitive documentation decide not to pursue the proposed Transaction.

In closing, we would like to express our commitment to working together to bring this proposed Transaction to a successful and timely conclusion. We are available at any time to discuss the terms of our proposal or to respond to any questions that may arise. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

/s/ Shuang Wang                           
Shuang Wang

/s/ Min Dong                                 
Min Dong

Value Chain International Limited

By:

/s/ Min Dong                                 
       Name: Min Dong

       Title: Director

/s/ Xiaoguang Ren                         
XiaoguangRen

/s/ Kin Fai Ng                                 
Kin Fai Ng

Oriental Plan Developments Limited

By:

/s/ Kin Fai Ng                                 
       Name: Kin Fai Ng

       Title: Director

/s/ Bolin Wu                                   
Bolin Wu

/s/ Zhonghai Xu                               
Zhonghai Xu

/s/ Tommy Siu Lun Fork                 
Tommy Siu Lun Fork

APPENDIX I

Consortium Members

(other than the Founder)

    Name                                   Title/Status
    ----                                   ------------
    ·         Min Dong                     Senior Vice President
    ·         Value Chain International     50% owned by the Founder and 50%
     Limited                                owned by Min Dong
    ·         Xiaoguang Ren                President
    ·         Kin Fai Ng                    Director, Senior Vice President
                                            and Company Secretary
    ·         Oriental Plan Developments
     Limited                               100% owned by Kin Fai Ng
    ·         Bolin Wu                     Chief Technology Officer
    ·         Zhonghai Xu                   General Manager, Research and
                                            Development
    ·         Tommy Siu Lun Fork           Chief Financial Officer
SOURCE  Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited

Ninetowns Internet Technology Group Company Limited

Web Site: http://ir.ninetowns.com

Don't Miss the Growing Corset Fashion Trend! Buy The Right Corset at GiftForSexy.com

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The fashion world is fickle. Trends come and go just like the weather but we are in the midst of a revival of the humble corset. Back in the 1800's the corset was a mainstay of fashion. Its role was to ensure that outer garments worn were well styled and that curves showed in the right place.

In the 21st century the humble corset's role has changed a little. While it is still the most important fashion item for styling body curves and giving support, its role as an undergarment is being challenged as designers develop the corset to be worn on its own and this does provide a few challenges as to which corset is right for you.

Things have certainly changed and this is why it is much more difficult to choose the right corset. There are so many fashion corsets and corset tops on the market or online that it can be difficult to tell which are high quality ones, and which are not.

Today's amazing corset online market can be found at GiftForSexy.com. It is all about providing you the right corset for your needs, whether that's tight lacing, everyday wear, or a fancy evening out.

This how-to will let you know what to look for in a corset store, especially like the store at GiftForSexy.com, with hundreds of styles and prices to choose from. It can help answer the questions, "How do I choose the right corset," and "How can I find one that is good and affordable?"

1. Look at the boning

If you decide that you want a real corset, not just a bodice, you will need to look at the boning. All good quality sexy corsets are made with steel boning of some kind, which serves the purpose of holding the fabric taut and stopping it from going into folds at your waist and bunching at the back where it laces up. The boning in tops and bodices is usually just thin plastic, so don't make the mistake of imagining you will be able to wear a normal boned top as a corset.

    --  To test if the boning is good enough, bend it quite sharply and it
        should spring back. If it kinks, it's a sure sign that it will dig in to
        your waist and be very uncomfortable.
    --  It doesn't matter if the boning around the corset is slightly more
        flexible, so long as the bones at the front and back are fairly rigid.

2. Choose the right material

Getting the right material is really important when choosing a corset. For example, there are many corsets that use PVC. This style of material can have a tendency to rub especially in warmer climates which may make wearing the corset very uncomfortable. In colder climates you may consider a slightly heavier style cheap costume to ensure that you remain warm.

Corsets are fantastic fun and when worn correctly, they can really accentuate the body figure. These four issues should definitely be considered when buying your next corset.

Even if you're looking for more of a bodice than a corset, you'll still need a strong fabric like drill, heavyweight, or canvas. Corsets usually have a fashion fabric and a lining, so you might not be able to see the strong layer but you will be able to feel that it is quite tough.

    --  Take the corset in both hands and tug on the fabric. It should feel very
        sturdy with no give whatsoever. If the fabric is thin enough to scrunch
        in your hand, it won't be sturdy enough.
    --  Incidentally, if the shop assistant thinks you're damaging it, it
        definitely won't be strong enough to last!

3. Look at the laces down the back of the corset, if they have any

These are usually made of flat cotton, like shoelaces. Some types of ribbon can be used, but they have to be very strong material. Eyelets should be very well attached, otherwise they can pop off easily.

    --  Check that the laces have washers on the back, rather than just gripping
        into the fabric. There should also be solid boning either side of the
        eyelets to distribute the tension.

4. Choose the right color of the corset

If you are buying lace corsets to wear underneath a garment, make sure that the corset is the same color as the garment. If there is a stark contrast between the color of your corset and the covering garment, it can affect the impression you give to those around you.

    --  Choose the right color and the color you like most!

Final Tips

    --  When buying corsets online, find a pro site, like GiftForSexy.com, and
        ask what the bust and hip measurements are, so you know if it will suit
        your figure.
    --  Buy the best you can afford, even if you have no intention of waist
        training.
    --  If you are an unusual shape, or if you want to start serious waist
        training, you will probably need to get a corset made-to-measure.
    --  Remember to carefully evaluate how curvy a corset is before buying it.
        You will need one which is curvier than you already are.

As an online Pro-Seller of Corsets, GiftForSexy.com always reminds its customers that the quality of the corset is just as important as what it looks like, or else it won't last very long. Besides, price is good and important, and GiftForSexy.com will not make you think twice on buying one.

So, autumn and winter is near, don't miss the coming 2012-2013 corset fashion!

SOURCE  GiftForSexy.com

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CONTACT: Toyoki Lin, +86-020-8720-3055, toyoki@worldsmartbuy.com

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

TSMC Tapes Out Foundry's First CoWoS(TM) Test Vehicle Integrating with JEDEC Wide I/O Mobile DRAM Interface

HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that it has taped out the foundry segment's first CoWoS((TM) )(Chip on Wafer on Substrate) test vehicle using JEDEC Solid State Technology Association's Wide I/O mobile DRAM interface. The milestone demonstrates the industry's system integration trend to achieve increased bandwidth, higher performance and superior energy efficiency.

This  new generation of TSMC's CoWoS((TM)) test vehicles added a silicon proof point demonstrating the integration of a logic SoC chip and DRAM into a single module using the Wide I/O interface.  TSMC's CoWoS((TM)) technology provides the front-end manufacturing through chip on wafer bonding process before forming the final component.  Along with Wide I/O mobile DRAM, the integrated chips provide optimized system performance and a smaller form factor with significantly improved die-to-die connectivity bandwidth.

A key to this success is TSMC's close relationship with its ecosystem partners to provide the right features and speed time-to-market. Partners include: Wide I/O DRAM from SK Hynix; Wide I/O mobile DRAM IP from Cadence Design Systems; and EDA tools from Cadence and Mentor Graphics.

"Silicon validation is a critical step in the development of a highly advanced and complete CoWoS((TM))( )design solution," said Cliff Hou, Vice President of Research and Development at TSMC. "The successful demonstration of the JEDEC Wide I/O mobile DRAM interface highlights the significant progress TSMC and its ecosystem partners have made to capitalize on the performance, energy efficiency and form factor advantages of CoWoS((TM)) technology."

"Collaboration with TSMC will enable SK Hynix to satisfy customer demand in system integration and we expect to implement JEDEC compatible integration products in advance," said Sungjoo Hong, Senior Vice President and Head of R&D Division of SK Hynix.

"TSMC and Cadence have worked together to validate the industry's first design IP for Wide I/O in TSMC's CoWoS((TM)) process," said Martin Lund, Senior VP of Silicon Realization Group at Cadence.  "Our design IP is capable of over 100Gbit/sec of DRAM bandwidth at very low power when connected to Wide I/O devices meeting the JEDEC JESD229 Standard.  The test and characterization abilities of Cadence's design IP and TSMC's CoWoS((TM) ) process provide TSMC's customers a reliable path to success with Wide I/O."

"Mentor Graphics and TSMC continue collaborating to make sure mutual customers can use ever expanding 3DIC design techniques that are silicon proven," said Joseph Sawicki, vice president and general manager of the design to silicon division at Mentor Graphics. "Mentor and TSMC have developed a design flow that creates minimal disruption to existing flows, while still providing the highest value for our mutual customers."

CoWoS((TM) )is an integrated process technology that attaches device silicon chips to a wafer through chip on wafer (CoW) bonding process. The CoW chip is attached to the substrate (CoW-On-Substrate) to form the final component.  TSMC CoWoS((TM) )technology has entered the pilot production stage.

About TSMC
TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, providing the industry's leading process technology and the foundry segment's largest portfolio of process-proven libraries, IPs, design tools and reference flows. The Company's managed capacity in 2011 totaled 13.22 million (8-inch equivalent) wafers, including capacity from three advanced 12-inch GIGAFAB(TM) facilities, four eight-inch fabs, one six-inch fab, as well as TSMC's wholly owned subsidiaries, WaferTech and TSMC China, and its joint venture fab, SSMC. TSMC is the first foundry to provide 28nm production capabilities. Its corporate headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information about TSMC please visit http://www.tsmc.com.

SOURCE  TSMC

TSMC

CONTACT: Elizabeth Sun,Director, TSMC Corporate Communication Division, +886-3-5682085, elizabeth_sun@tsmc.com

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

Keeping up to Speed with Electric Bikes From 50cycles

LONDON, October 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    More and more of us are living longer, and remaining physically active well into our
old age. It's no secret that regular exercise and a good diet can ward off a variety of
ailments including obesity, diabetes and Alzheimer's as well as increasing energy levels
and managing symptoms of pain. It's widely acknowledged that cycling
[http://www.50cycles.com ] is one of the best ways to stay fit and research shows that
people who cycle regularly live longer than those who don't.

    Forget age, fitness levels and physical condition - everyone can benefit from exercise
and it doesn't necessarily mean strenuous workouts at the gym. Cycling is a great,
low-impact activity and electric bikes
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of the major barriers to cycling, including the fear of not being fit enough to tackle
steep hills and the lack of confidence after not having ridden for many years.

    In particular, those enjoying the later years in life often find that cycling offers
more than just a way to stay fit and supple. Firstly, it can be a great alternative to
driving when fuel prices are ever increasing and the cost of maintaining a car just isn't
viable. By exchanging four wheels for two, cyclists often see far more of the sights and
sounds around them and can enjoy more scenic routes than by road.

    Cycling is also a fantastic way to get out and socialise with people in the local
community who you might not have known before. There are usually clubs, classes and plenty
of guided bike rides for people of all ages and abilities. But the great thing about being
the owner of an Electric bike is that you never have to worry about not being able to keep
up.

    Maintaining fitness and energy levels as you get older is not about strenuous trips to
the gym - it's about adding movement and activity to your life, even in small ways.

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New Kenshoo Paid Search Marketing Report Shows Overall Q3 Global Growth, Regional Cost-per-Click Inflation and Wins for the Yahoo! Bing Network, Google Product Listing Ads and Mobile Devices

SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         Kenshoo Global Search Advertising Trends report is the first in an ongoing,

                                     quarterly series

    (Logo:
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    Kenshoo [http://www.kenshoo.com ], a global leader in digital marketing software,
today published its inaugural quarterly report, "Kenshoo Global Search Advertising Trends
[http://www.kenshoo.com/GlobalSearchAdvertisingTrends ]." The report examines the
performance of paid search ads by analyzing aggregate campaign data across search engines
including Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Baidu, and Yahoo! Japan based on more than $3 billion in
annual paid search budgets managed through Kenshoo. Notable findings from the report
include:

    Global Search Advertising Growing

    Through the first three quarters of 2012, global paid search budgets were
significantly higher year-over-year (YoY). For Q3 2012, the YoY growth rate was 24
percent. The increase in global search ad spend comes despite average cost-per-click (CPC)
being relatively flat YoY, reflecting incremental budgets being allocated to paid search.

    U.S., U.K., and E.U. Paid Search Average Cost-per-Click Rising

    During 2012, both the U.S. and U.K., as well as the broader European Union, have shown
steady CPC increases quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). If growth rates remain consistent, CPC
rates in the U.K., which are currently at $0.45 USD, could match the U.S. CPC rate of
$0.48 by Q4 2012. With CPC rising, marketers will have to increase search ad budgets
and/or develop sophisticated optimization strategies to sustain traffic and conversion
volumes.

    Yahoo! Bing Network Drives Strong Results

    In the U.S., while Google delivers more overall traffic (684 percent more in Q3 2012),
the Yahoo! Bing Network (YBN) drives online sales revenue at a more efficient rate.
Specifically, the return on ad spend (ROAS) of paid search on YBN was 28 percent higher in
Q3 than that of Google and the YBN click-through rate (CTR) was 29 percent higher. As a
result, advertisers increased their YBN ad spend 10 percent quarter-over-quarter and 35
percent YoY, representing a faster rate of growth than Google.

    Google Product Listing Ads Outperform Text Ads

    Google Product Listing Ads (PLA) have gained significant traction and outperformed
paid search text ads in CTR (68 percent higher), conversion rate (38 percent higher) and
ROAS (25 percent higher). Google Shopping moves to an all paid model in the U.S. on
October 17, 2012, with the U.K. and Europe expected to follow in 2013. This means only
merchants who leverage PLA will be present in the search results, making these findings
especially notable.

    Mobile Ads Having an Impact

    Representing 13 percent of total U.S. paid search spend, mobile phones and tablets
generated 21 percent of all U.S. search advertising clicks. While mobile phones accounted
for 11 percent of all search ad clicks and six percent of all spend, these devices
returned just 0.6 percent of all conversions. Meanwhile, tablets generated 8.8 percent of
all conversions and 10 percent of total clicks while accounting for only seven percent of
total ad spend. These converging trends illustrate the impressive performance of tablet
paid search for top advertisers, as well as a move toward differentiating paid search
campaigns on mobile phones to better accommodate mobile searchers and achieve
complementary conversions that aim for something other than direct online sales.

    "Through the first three quarters of 2012, we've seen strong growth in paid search
budgets as advertisers continue to generate exceptional results from this intent-driven
marketing channel," said Aaron Goldman, CMO of Kenshoo. "Marketers should closely examine
our data as well as their own campaign benchmarks to find the best performing areas and
those ripe for expansion to meet their goals. This report identifies a number of specific
opportunities, including increasing investment with the Yahoo! Bing Network, ramping up
Product Listing Ads for Google Shopping, and creating mobile campaigns with unique
targeting for different devices.

    To analyze quarterly data in its historical context through the most uniform and
largest sample possible, an aggregate data set was built from Kenshoo clients who had been
active during the previous 18 months. Kenshoo clients include four of the top five U.S.
travel websites, six of the top 10 global hotel chains, seven of the top 10 global
retailers, eight of the top 10 global telecoms, 10 of the top 10 global ad agency networks
and 24 of the Fortune 50 companies.

    Visit http://www.Kenshoo.com/GlobalSearchAdvertisingTrends to download the full
report, including key takeaways for marketers.

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing software [http://kenshoo.com ] company that engineers
technology solutions for search marketing, social media and online advertising. Brands,
agencies and marketing providers use Kenshoo Enterprise, Kenshoo Local and Kenshoo Social
to direct more than $25 billion in annual client sales revenue. The Kenshoo Universal
Platform delivers automation, intelligence, integration and scale to make better marketing
investments. With campaigns running in more than 190 countries, Kenshoo clients include
CareerBuilder, Expedia, Facebook, KAYAK, Havas Digital, Hitwise, iREP, John Lewis,
LendingTree, Resolution Media, Sears, Starcom MediaVest Group, Tesco, Travelocity,
Walgreens, and Zappos. Kenshoo has 16 international locations and is backed by Sequoia
Capital and Arts Alliance. Please visit http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Kenshoo is a trademark of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

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Sony Unveils Its First Hybrid Ultrabook(TM) And Mobile Tabletop PC For The U.S. Market

More to the Touch with the new VAIO Line featuring Windows 8

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today introduced its first mobile Tabletop PC for the U.S. market, the VAIO® Tap 20 PC, and its slider hybrid, the VAIO® Duo 11 Ultrabook(TM), combining innovative hardware designs with rich touch experiences powered by Windows 8. Alongside the new state-of-the-art PCs, there's an elegant T Series Ultrabook and portfolio of VAIO PCs that put touch right at the heart of the personal computing experience.

Built with Sony's innovative digital imaging, sound and TV technology, the latest VAIO Touchworld collection features bright, responsive 10-point multi-touch screens with engaging interactive applications, family computing options and new experiences in mobile productivity.

"VAIO Tap 20 is creating a new category of PCs by combining desktop PC functionality, battery-powered mobility, and multi-angle viewing," said Steven Nickel, VP, Sony VAIO. "This along with the innovative VAIO Duo 11 and the intuitive touch solutions incorporated across our existing PC portfolio, offers consumers flexibility to optimize their Windows 8 experience. Through the combination of compelling applications, Sony's network services, and cross device connectivity, VAIO is leading the way in developing a new Touchworld experience.  We expect when consumers think of touch PCs, they'll think of VAIO."

Cut the Cord with Battery-Powered All-in-One PC

VAIO Tap 20 is a family tabletop PC designed to take advantage of the intuitive ease of Windows 8. Featuring a 20-inch screen, this mobile desktop PC can lay flat on a coffee table for the whole family to play games on the large screen. With a removable battery, users can easily move it from room to room in the house - from bedrooms and kids' play areas to the kitchen or garage. Powered by Mobile BRAVIA(®) Engine 2 by Sony for amazing picture quality, VAIO Tap 20 ensures crisp, clear images while the built-in stand and wide angle panel enable viewing at many angles. Users can also stand VAIO Tap 20 upright and use it as a fully-functioning desktop PC to work on documents, surf the web and check emails with the supplied wireless keyboard and mouse.

VAIO( )Tap 20 comes with a choice of apps that are optimized for responsive 10-point multi-touch operation, including Fingertapps(TM) Organizer, a calendar app for family members to communicate digitally via posted to-do lists and recorded messages and videos.

In order to further enhance the VAIO Touchworld experience, Sony partnered with ArtRage to offer the premiere digital arts software, ArtRage Studio, on all five of the new touch VAIO models. ArtRage Studio offers natural painting tools such as oil paints and watercolors, along with utilities to make painting easier for anyone who wants to paint or draw on their computer regardless of skill level.

Sony also partnered with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to develop My Daily Clip application, a fun movie trivia game that lets up to four players gather around the VAIO Tap 20 and watch a wide range of favorite scenes from Sony Pictures movies and answer trivia questions.

Boost Productivity and Creativity with VAIO Duo 11

The versatile VAIO Duo 11 PC transforms almost instantly between a power-packed Ultrabook and a multi-media tablet with scratch-resistant glass. With Sony's high build quality, VAIO Duo 11 features a durable Surf Slider® mechanism to switch smoothly between keyboard and tablet for a dual functioning computing experience.

Slim and light, VAIO Duo 11 weighs approximately 2.84 lbs. and features an 11.6-inch screen. VAIO Duo 11 also offers a pressure-sensitive digitizer stylus for the satisfyingly expressive feel of natural handwriting directly on the touchscreen. A choice of swappable pen tips allows for a firmer or softer writing feel. It's excellent for writing, sketching and interacting with media and applications on the bright, detail-packed Full HD touchscreen.

Featuring an LCD display and backlit keyboard, the VAIO Duo 11 is available on latest-generation Intel® Core(TM) processors for maximum productivity. In addition to performance, looks and mobility, VAIO Duo 11 includes full functional I/O port connectivity and Sony's unique Sheet Battery technology (sold separately).

VAIO Duo 11 makes it easy to crop photos and graphics with Active Clip(TM) developed by Sony. Just draw roughly around the edge of the chosen picture with the digitizer stylus and Active Clip automatically detects edges and cuts out the background, allowing users to drop the cleanly-bordered image straight into documents or presentations. In addition, the Note Anytime application available for download on VAIO Duo 11 is for digitally jotting down handwritten notes on the touchscreen.

Rich Entertainment Experience for VAIO Tap 20 and VAIO Duo 11

Both the VAIO( )Tap 20 and Duo 11 PCs make it easier than ever to connect with other home devices and share content. Through Sony's one-touch function, users can easily and instantaneously enjoy media content across an array of NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled devices. Simply touch one device against another and instantly establish a wireless connection.

VAIO Tap 20 and VAIO Duo 11 also feature incorporated stereo speakers utilizing Sony's audio fidelity expertise, including Dolby(®) Home Theatre(®) v4 Audio Technology to experience full-impact surround sound.

Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited service is also available with full access to millions of songs at any time.

T Series

The top-selling stylish T Series Ultrabook made with an ultra-smooth brushed aluminum shell now comes with a touch display on the new T13 Ultrabook to allow consumers to experience Windows 8-based touch in a clamshell form factor.

Sony is also introducing the T14 Ultrabook incorporating the same port connectivity as the T13 model and includes an optical disc drive to support Blu-ray and DVD media.

E Series

The VAIO E Series family is an excellent portable companion for students and everyday users. Featuring Sony's signature wrap around design, the E Series now includes a touchscreen enabled aluminum E Series 14P model with signature VAIO diamond cut logo as well as a new E17, 17-inch model with a Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) and a Quad Core processor. Also available in 11-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch models, the PCs include backlit keyboards (14-inch and 15-inch), the latest Intel® Core(TM) processors (14-inch and 15-inch), with clear high contrast displays and AMD Radeon® graphics options.

S Series

The S Series continues to offer an enhanced combination of mobility and performance in an elegant design crafted in tough, weight-saving magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber materials. The 13-inch model is now available in a new Burgundy Red color. The S Series is also available in 13.3-inch Premium and 15.5-inch models.

All Sony VAIO's will feature either Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.

Sony's media applications

Also unique to Sony's VAIO line are two new apps for an expanded entertainment experience. The Album application makes viewing, sorting or sharing photos and videos fun and intuitive.

The Music application lets listeners enjoy their music collection with superb quality thanks to incorporated stereo speakers utilizing Sony's audio fidelity. Both applications let VAIO users throw or stream personal photos, video and music to DLNA compatible devices such as BRAVIA TVs and network speakers.

Sony Imagination Studio(TM) VAIO(®) Edition

Many models also feature Sony Imagination Studio(TM) VAIO(®) Edition, which includes four powerful Sony applications: Movie Studio Platinum, ACID(TM) Music Studio, Sound Forge(TM) Audio Studio and DVD Architect(TM) Studio software - so you can create music and movies like never before.

"Socialife"

Lastly, the Socialife application, available for download from the Windows Store, is a social feed aggregator that allows users to view, sort and manage SNS such as Facebook and Twitter, and news feeds through one stylish user interface. Based on what your friends are reading, Socialife is able to point out other popular topics and even suggests content. Find out more about Socialife: http://app.sel.sony.com/socialife/en/index.html.

Pricing and Availability

The new touch enabled VAIO line will be available at the end of October at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide. Below are approximate suggested retail prices for each model.

VAIO Tap 20

VAIO Tap 20 $879.99 and up in Black; White.

VAIO Duo 11

VAIO Duo 11 $1099.99 and up in Black.

E Series

E Series 11 $449.99 and up in Black; White.

E Series 14 $449.99 and up in Black; White; Pink.

E Series 14P $689.99 and up in Gun Metallic and Gold; Silver and Blue, Pink and Pink; Black and Red; White and Blue.

E Series 15 $449.99 and up in Black; White; Aluminum Silver; Pink.

E Series 17 $729.99 and up in Black; White.

T Series Ultrabook

T Series 13 $669.99 and up in Aluminum Silver.

T Series 14 $669.99 and up in Aluminum Silver.

S Series

S Series 13 $799.99 and up in Black; Silver; White; Pink; Burgundy Red.

S Series 13 Premium $1199.99 and up in Black; Gold; Gun Metallic.

S Series 15 $849.99 and up in Black; White; Silver.

L Series All-in-One

L Series $1199.99 and up in Black and White.

Editor's Note: For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics' news and information web site at http://www.sony.com/news. For a full video of the new VAIO line, please visit http://www.sony.com/blog. For information on Premium Services, Sony's in-store VAIO PC services and repairs division, log on to http://www.sony.com/premiumservices.

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Rarus Technologies Inc. Receives Approval from Apple for Zngle's Version 1.3 iPhone App with VoIP Calling and Expects to Quickly Follow with Release of Android App

HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rarus Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: RARS) ("Rarus") announced today its version 1.3 of the Zngle iPhone App is now available at the Apple iTunes Store.

Today Rarus Technologies' Zngle social media network released its version 1.3 with VoIP calling. With features like: Video email, chat, group chat, augmented reality, friend and family locator, private messaging, video calling and VoIP calling, Rarus believes its Zngle App is one of the most robust and feature rich Apps in the market today.

"Completing video calling and VoIP calling is a huge accomplishment for our development team. We will now focus our efforts on UI (user interface) improvements and bug fixes which we feel we can submit to Apple next week. After any potential fixes are incorporated into a version 1.4 release, we plan to start implementing our App monetization with augmented coupons, community and dating zones. We also plan to be releasing the basic version of our Android App within the very near future, perhaps as early as next week." stated Mr. Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus.

You can follow Zngle business development at http://www.zngle.com. Be sure to watch our video on the home page and experience the Zngle platform yourself.

About Rarus Technologies Inc. and Zngle, Inc.
Rarus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is an emerging technology company focused on establishing an innovative business model intended to bridge cutting-edge social media and e-commerce into a marketplace that connects friends, family, consumers, and vendors in new and exciting ways. In May, 2012, Rarus Technologies Inc. incorporated Zngle, Inc. as the primary subsidiary and operations base for the Zngle.com licensed internet platform. Zngle.com is designed be a centralized Internet portal and next-generation social media website that incorporates voice/text messaging, video email, and mobile technologies to allow consumers to access real-time information about various products and services through augmented proximity reality search features.

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SOURCE  Rarus Technologies Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Manfred Ruf, +1-702-430-4610

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

LifeSize Phone 2nd Generation from Video Conferencing Supply Reduces Overall Costs

OAK CREEK, Wis., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelling for meetings is expensive and takes time away from other business activities. LifeSize video conferencing solutions give more organizations and businesses the benefits of video communication.  Both LifeSize and Video Conferencing Supply are dedicated to providing the most effective solutions at the best price. Now, with the 2(nd) Generation LifeSize Phone, organizations also benefit from a touch screen interface so simple to use it reduces training and IT support costs.

LifeSize Phone, 2(nd) Generation, is available bundled with the LifeSize 220 Series video conferencing systems. LifeSize Room 220 is a system designed to support Full HD video and dual displays, and is best suited for larger environments. The LifeSize Team 220 is designed for collaborative environments connecting up to four locations, and the LifeSize Express 220 is great for small groups and even individuals needing high quality, Full HD communication. The new LifeSize Phone is offered as part of a bundle, delivering a total solution.

The 2(nd) Generation LifeSize Phone is a unique tool that empowers LifeSize to offer more features while simplifying the user experience. The phone only works when connected to a 220 system, but can function as an audio-only conference phone or as the microphone and speakers for videoconferences. Video Conferencing Supply is excited to be able to offer this product, with its many benefits, to their customers as part of a solution that will streamline training for end users.

The touchscreen interface of the LifeSize Phone 2(nd) Generation gives users an easy-to-use interface to control voice conferences and videoconferences. With LifeSize Phone 2(nd) Generation, organizations are able to reduce training costs and IT support costs, while increasing user satisfaction and driving adoption.

About Video Conferencing Supply

In 2007, Video Conferencing Supply emerged as the first online store dedicated to simplifying the video conferencing supplies purchasing process. Video Conferencing Supply is committed to ensuring organizations have the equipment they need for effective video communication, and delivers the technical support required during the installation process, or any time it's needed, to ensure technology is keeping the organization productive, not slowing it down.

Contact:
Amy Micheals
news@videoconferencingsupply.com
Video Conferencing Supply
7040 South 13(th) Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154
1.888.272.5560
http://www.videoconferencingsupply.com

SOURCE  Video Conferencing Supply

Video Conferencing Supply

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

YESCO Introduces Outdoor Interactive LCD Systems

New business unit to focus on outdoor LCD video screen signage

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YESCO announces a new product line, LCD video screen systems that are designed for outdoor signs and information kiosks.

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YESCO's LCD video screens are four times brighter than regular LCD screens.  These weather resistant displays can be used in a wide variety of settings, giving companies the opportunity to interact with customers in an exciting way.   

Currently, the outdoor interactive LCD systems are available in two standard sizes.  The screens, 47 inches and 55 inches, can be configured in landscape or portrait orientation and in standard outdoor rated cases or custom signage solutions.  Several new sizes will be introduced in the coming months.

"We have developed a product line that uses carefully selected high performance components that enable extreme brightness and high definition at incredibly low power consumption," says Manuel Lynch, General Manager of the YESCO Outdoor Interactive LCD group. 

These new displays are truly an international product.  They come equipped with a high temperature anti-reflective safety glass by SCHOTT of Germany, full array white LED backlight system by Nichia of Japan, lightweight ruggedized powder coated frame developed by SignComp in the USA, a quad core processor computer developed by CompuLab of Israel, and a high temperature wireless enabled router from CradlePoint in the USA.  There is also an optional remote monitoring camera system by Axis of Sweden that allows YESCO to provide 24 hour a day content surveillance from its Network Operation Center in Las Vegas.

For more information on product specifications and pricing, contact YESCO Outdoor Interactive LCD in Las Vegas at (702) 876-8080, http://www.yescolcd.com

About YESCO

YESCO is a family-owned provider of a full spectrum of sign and lighting products and services.  YESCO Electronics manufactures versatile, color LED signs and is a leading supplier of digital billboards in North America.  YESCO Outdoor Media has approximately 1,700 billboards strategically located on major thoroughfares across nine western states.  The company has been in business since 1920.  For more information visit http://www.yesco.com.

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CONTACT: Manuel Lynch, +1-702-876-8080, http://www.yescolcd.com

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

Everyday Health Enters Food Vertical with Launch of Better Eats: Where Healthy Meets Delicious

Everyday Health and EQAL Debut Project with Ellie Krieger as Expert Contributor for Healthy Food Site Targeting Moms & Families

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyday Health, Inc., the digital leader in health and wellness, and its newly acquired property, EQAL Media, a next-generation media company which creates and manages digital media properties for consumer brands and celebrities, today announced the launch of Better Eats (http://www.BetterEats.com) and that James Beard Award winner, Ellie Krieger, RD, will be the site's inaugural expert.  This new food site combines the personality and accessibility of food blogs with the breadth and scalability of mega recipe sites. Founded on Everyday Health's principles of making better choices, Better Eats provides deliciously engaging content and is the Company's first pure foray into the food vertical. 

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Just like the kitchen has become the heartbeat of most homes where friends and family gather, Better Eats is that virtual kitchen where a cast of culinary and health experts, celebrities, foodies and novices can share commentary, recipes, tips, news and ideas to empower healthy food choices.  Ellie Krieger, TV personality and New York Times bestselling author, is bringing her signature culinary and nutrition expertise to the site with original articles, videos and recipes.

"You do not have to sacrifice flavor when eating well," explained Ellie Krieger, RD, Better Eats expert. "I'm thrilled to contribute to Better Eats and help people make the best food choices, whether they're in the grocery store, restaurants, or when cooking meals at home."

The site caters to the average 'supermom' looking for an easy and accessible way to eat well and choose well for her family.  Also the official home of Everyday Health's TV show, "Recipe Rehab," the site includes video, behind-the-scenes recaps and information from "Recipe Rehab" and its chefs, weekly contests for the chance to appear on the show, opportunities to have your favorite recipe 'rehabbed' by site chefs, thousands of searchable healthy recipes, and the latest news and articles on healthy eating, cooking and tips to serve families well.

"We are thrilled to launch Better Eats as it extends Everyday Health's mission to help users choose well," explained Mike Keriakos, President and Co-Founder, Everyday Health. "With our built in audience of almost 40 million consumers across the multiple platforms in which we deliver content, we are confident that Better Eats will become a top 3 food media property in 24 months."

"Better Eats is the first joint project by Everyday Health and EQAL," stated Laura Klein, Everyday Health Executive Vice President & General Manager, Lifestyle.  "Together, we have built a user experience rich in social sharing complete with a menu of integrated solutions for marketers."

Better Eats launches on the heels of Everyday Health's announcement of its EQAL acquisition and new television show, "Recipe Rehab," which airs on ABC stations each weekend. (Both were announced last week). Together, the show and site will anchorEveryday Health's new healthy eating initiative to help consumers make better health and lifestyle decisions every day. Better Eats will also be the official home of "Recipe Rehab," and aims to become a premier destination for consumers looking to make smart food choices for themselves and their families, and for the marketers who want to reach them.

About Everyday Health, Inc.
Everyday Health is the leading digital health and wellness company.  Attracting 38 million people monthly through its popular websites, mobile applications, and social media presence, Everyday Health inspires consumers to live healthier lives and helps doctors make more informed decisions for their patients. Everyday Health reaches an additional one million viewers per episode through its weekly TV series on ABC stations. The Company's broad portfolio of products spans the health spectrum, from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings. Everyday Health was founded in 2002 by CEO, Ben Wolin, and President, Mike Keriakos.

Source: comScore Media Metrix, comScore Video Metrix, Facebook Insights, Twitter

About Ellie Krieger
Ellie Krieger, RD, is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition and health communications. Ellie is the Diet & Nutrition Expert on Everyday Health, plus she offers personalized diet and eating plans through HealthyLivingWithEllie.com, one of Everyday Health's portfolio sites. She is the host of the Cooking Channel's Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger and author of several New York Times best-selling books and is a James Beard award winner. Ellie contributes to EverydayHealth.com, and offers personalized diet and eating plans through HealthyLivingWithEllie.com, one of the Everyday Health portfolio sites.

SOURCE  Everyday Health, Inc.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Perciballi, Vice President, Public Relations, Everyday Health, Inc., office: +1-646-728-9777, mobile: +1-646-476-1245, jperciballi@everydayhealthinc.com; Stephanie Garman, Allison+Partners for Everyday Health, Inc., office: +1-646-428-0615, mobile: +1-707-695-2750, everydayhealth@allisonpr.com

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