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NanoTech Entertainment (NTEK) Expands Into Mobile App Space

Strategic Merger Expands Company's Product Line and Customer Base

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NANOTECH ENTERTAINMENT (PINKSHEETS: NTEK) is pleased to announce it has completed a multi-million dollar partnership agreement with private investment firm FS Global Capital, for a stake in its privately held mobile app development company.  The partnership will allow NanoTech to quickly expand into mobile phone and tablet app market.  NanoTech will leverage its revolutionary new proprietary technology in several exciting new apps to be released this fall.  NanoTech's customer base will greatly expand as it releases unique "must have" apps for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry customers, which dominate the multi-billion dollar global app market.

"This transaction gives us the exclusive rights to proprietary Technology as well as unique apps for the most popular phones," stated NanoTech CEO Jeffrey A. Foley.  "The NanoTech Communications business unit will develop and publish apps and license its technology for the mobile market, which is now over-taking the computer market as the most popular format for people to meet their information, retail, entertainment, and educational needs.   We will be releasing our new phone and tablet apps in the near future as well as adding some of our gaming and digital TV content to the mobile space, allowing us to cross pollinate our assets amongst multiple markets."

According to recent statistics gathered by the Forrester Research Group, it is projected that by 2016 consumers will spend about $1.3 trillion with this software which will generate $56 billion in the mobile app market. "NanoTech is strategically positioned to assert its place in this mobile app explosion. With over 1.08 Billion smartphones in use, we are opening up our potential customer base dramatically with these new products," stated Foley.  "Smartphone users worldwide will download more than 45 billion apps this year, nearly twice the number of apps that were downloaded in 2011, according to new data from Gartner Research Group, in a clear sign of just how quickly the demand for apps is growing. By 2019 they estimate that there will be more than 300 billion apps downloaded annually, or more than 10 times the amount that were downloaded in 2011."

The emergence of the multi-billion dollar mobile applications market is not only revolutionizing the software industry, it's also having a profound impact on the national economy as well, a new study by the Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) declared. The growth of startups and new businesses to support this mobile apps ecosystem, which is predicted to top $100 billion by 2015, has also led to significant job creation during an otherwise troubled economic period the survey found. "The app marketplace is quickly expanding and creating opportunities all across America. The massive growth of startups and the rapid emergence of new business models demonstrate that the app economy is strong and will be an economic force for years to come," stated ACT executive director Morgan Reed. 

Foley concurs, "Because mobile apps assist us in every facet of our lives, we are forging a perpetual and permanent relationship with this technology which, in turn, contributes to our overall prosperity. NanoTech is eager to contribute its share of uniquely satisfying and useful apps to the mobile app ecosystem.  This partnership gives us exclusive rights to the most innovative proprietary mobile phone technologies for the latest crop of smartphones including iPhones and Android phones."  NanoTech's new revolutionary technology includes several unique features that will be highlighted in our upcoming releases into the mobile market. 

About NanoTech Entertainment

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

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

The NanoTech Entertainment logo is a trademark of NanoTech Entertainment, Inc. The NanoTech Communications logo is a trademark of NanoTech Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 

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

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Digit and Penguin Ink Kings of the Realm Book Deal Thanks to Twitter

DUBLIN and LONDON, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Following a retweet by Lord Alan Sugar announcing the arrival of a new Dublin-based
game company, Digit Game Studios and Penguin Books have reached agreement to publish books
based on Kings of the Realm, the soon-to-be-released free-to-play strategy title from
Digit. After spotting the interesting Tweet earlier this year, Penguin's editorial
director Shannon Cullen arranged to meet Digit's co-founder David McGovern on a trip to
Dublin, and discussions began.

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    Penguin has acquired the world rights for tie-in titles to Kings of the Realm. The
first title will be released to support the game's launch in 2013 and will contain the
back story of the fallen realm, hints on strategy and richly expand on details of the
online world through an action-adventure fantasy novel. Future titles will feature
characters inspired by real players from the game and will be a close collaboration
between Digit, Penguin and the online Kings of the Realm community.

    Shannon Cullen says: 'Having seen the success of our younger interactive properties
like Moshi Monsters, where the online world inspires content in our books, I am very
excited about bringing this type of storytelling to a teenage and older crossover
audience. Kings of the Realm is a fantastic gaming experience that will appeal to fans of
books ranging from The Hobbit to Game of Thrones, making this perfectly timed. To be able
to involve the players of the game in future narratives is an exciting, innovative
approach to contemporary storytelling, and we're delighted to be working with such a
forward-thinking and creative company as Digit.'

    'It's great to be working with Penguin,' says Digit CMO Martin Frain. 'Our game world
is a rich fantasy setting and this will be an ideal way for fans of the game to learn more
about the history and characters in Kings of the Realm - or to get a taste of the intrigue
and backstabbing they will enjoy in the game.'

    Kings of the Realm is a free-to-play massively multiplayer real-time-strategy game. It
will be launched on browser, Facebook, tablet and smartphone in Spring 2013.

    About Digit Game Studios

    Digit Game Studios is Ireland's biggest independent studio, developing cross platform
games for a global audience. Currently working on a series of strategy games, Dublin based
Digit was founded by a group of English and Irish industry veterans from EA, Jagex, Popcap
and Monumental.

    http://www.digitgaming.com

    http://www.kingsoftherealm.com

    About Penguin Books

    Penguin Books is the flagship imprint [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imprint ] of the
worldwide Penguin Group [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penguin_Group ] and is owned by
Pearson PLC [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearson_PLC ], the global media company who also
own the Financial Times [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Times ], the business
information group and Pearson, the world's largest education publishing and technology
company

    http://www.penguin.co.uk

    For further Information:

       
        Digit: Paul Hayes
        0876209823 paul@beachhutpr.com

       
        Penguin: Jayde Lynch
        +44(0)2070103072 jayde.lynch@uk.penguingroup.com

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Amobee and Nimbuzz Partner to Bring Socially Relevant Mobile Advertising Inventory to Advertisers Globally

Amobee PULSE for Publishers powers distribution of Nimbuzz's mobile advertising inventory, giving advertisers access to 105 million Nimbuzz users worldwide

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and NEW DELHI, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amobee, the company defining mobile advertising, and Nimbuzz, one of the fastest growing mobile instant messaging applications in the world, today announce their partnership to bring highly relevant, socially connected mobile advertising inventory to advertisers across the world. By utilizing the Amobee PULSE for Publishers platform, Nimbuzz can now give its advertising partners access to contextual, socially connected mobile advertising inventory, enabling advertisers, agencies and brands to deliver highly relevant ads to more than 105 Million Nimbuzz users worldwide.

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Amobee PULSE for Publishers is the most comprehensive, configurable and secure mobile advertising platform in the market. Designed from the ground up, it helps large publishers monetize their direct and remnant mobile advertising inventory. With Amobee PULSE for Publishers, Nimbuzz can now offer advertisers socially relevant mobile inventory, and dramatically improve ROI. With Nimbuzz's unique mobile inventory, advertisers can take advantage of targetable rich media capabilities, including splash screen ads, branded chat buddies, hyper local ads, and social profile-targeted ads.

"With Amobee PULSE for Publishers, we can now offer large advertisers and agencies our highly relevant and contextually-rich mobile inventory, giving them access to our desirable 100 plus million users worldwide," said Joby Babu, Head of Operations, from Nimbuzz. "Nimbuzz's deep understanding of its subscribers provides advertisers with access to valuable behavioral and demographic information, resulting in successful mobile ad campaigns."

"Nimbuzz offers high-quality mobile inventory on a global scale, which makes them an ideal partner for Amobee," said Mark Strecker, Amobee COO. "The key to making mobile advertising a success for large brands is relevant impressions at scale. With Amobee PULSE for Publishers, Nimbuzz can truly realize the value of their mobile advertising assets."

About Nimbuzz:
Nimbuzz is the free video and voice calling and messaging app for the connected generation. The multi award-winning Nimbuzz application enables people to enjoy free calls, instant messaging and social networking, using the Internet capabilities of their mobile device. With more than 105 million users and more than 180,000 new registrations per day, Nimbuzz is currently used in more than 200 countries worldwide and is available on thousands of the world's most popular devices across all major platforms such as Android, Symbian, iPhone, iPod touch, J2ME, as well as Windows and Mac desktop computers.

For more information go to http://blog.nimbuzz.com or follow @nimbuzz on Twitter.

About Amobee
[a--mo--bee], the company defining mobile advertising, offers comprehensive, end-to-end mobile advertising solutions and services for advertisers, publishers and operators worldwide. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and throughout the United States, [a--mo--bee] enables its large customers to run targeted, leading edge mobile ad campaigns on a global scale with unparalleled ROI. [a--mo--bee] is a division of SingTel's Digital L!fe Group, which is focused on creating new digital growth engines to delight customers and disrupt adjacent industries. [a--mo--bee] was declared the winner of the "Mobile Marketing & Advertising Agency of the Year" award at the 17th Annual Global Mobile Awards, held at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Amobee was selected for its sustained leadership, creativity, innovation and success in mobile advertising, successfully spearheading growth, adoption and evolution of this fast-growing industry.

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CONTACT: Jay Kolbe, Spark PR for Amobee, +1-646-499-1059, amobee@sparkpr.com ; Patrick Keenan, Litmus PR for Amobee, +65 9628 9525, patrick@litmuspr.com.sg ; Brent Bucci, MWW for Nimbuzz, +1-415-464-6422, bbucci@mww.com

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

MobileIron Connected Cloud Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit to Become the Most Secure Mobile IT Cloud Offering

MobileIron Launches Trust Site for Operational Transparency

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --MobileIron, the leader in security and management for mobile apps, documents, and devices, today announced that its SaaS offering, MobileIron Connected Cloud, has completed a SOC 2 Type 1 audit. The SOC 2 audit confirms that MobileIron Connected Cloud meets the industry's rigorous standards for enterprise-grade security and high availability. The Type 2 assessment is now underway. Unique in the industry, MobileIron will offer full operational transparency with service availability and real-time system status reported on its new trust site: http://www.mobileiron.com/trust.

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MobileIron also has the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, signifying that the company's privacy policy and practices have been reviewed for transparency, accountability, and choice regarding the protection of customer information. TRUSTe has also certified MobileIron's compliance with EU Safe Harbor.

"With our completed SOC 2 Type 1 audit and trust site, MobileIron Connected Cloud is now the most trusted and transparent Mobile IT cloud service in the industry" said Ojas Rege, VP Strategy, MobileIron. "Our customers need to know that if they run their mobile application management and mobile device management from the cloud, they will be doing so with a solution that is as secure and reliable as an on-premise system. No one else in our industry offers both third-party assessment and the highest level of operational transparency for a Mobile IT cloud service."

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

About MobileIron
The leader in Mobile IT, MobileIron has been chosen by thousands of organizations that are transforming their businesses through enterprise mobility. Available as an on-premise or a cloud solution, MobileIron was purpose-built to secure and manage mobile apps, docs, and devices for global companies. MobileIron was the first to deliver key innovations such as multi-OS mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and BYOD privacy controls. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

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CONTACT: Clarissa Horowitz, MobileIron, clarissa@mobileiron.com, +1-415-608-6825

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

LuxeYard, Inc.'s, TradeYard, To Showcase New Collections At High Point Furniture Market

New B2B Wholesale Distribution and Fulfillment Platform Unveils Eight New Collections and hosts live Skype Chat with James Charles, renowned interior designer

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury style and living flash sale online retailer, LuxeYard, Inc. (OTCQB: LUXR) announced today that, TradeYard, an online wholesale inventory management and fulfillment platform for retailers, plans to show eight new collections at the renowned furniture market in High Point (Showroom H510 in the International Home Furnishings Center located at 443 South Main Street, High Point, NC 27260) October 13 - 18, 2012. TradeYard is the Company's new e-commerce wholesale marketplace (http://www.TradeYardUSA.com) that enables retailers to order merchandise, by the unit and on-demand, at wholesale container pricing and have it shipped to its final destination without having to handle inventory or fulfillment needs.

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In addition, the Company will be hosting a Brunch Skype Chat with James Charles, founder of DesignerAtHome.com and featured designer on HGTV's House Hunters, in their High Point showroom Sunday, October 14(th) from 11am to 12pm EDT. Those that are unable to attend can follow the conversation on twitter at #brunchwithjames.

From the eight curated collections, which include furniture for bedrooms and living rooms, visitors and retail members will be able to purchase each item at High Point or on the TradeYard website and have the merchandise shipped to their end customer without ever handling inventory. In addition to these products, retailers will also have access to a "flash sale" model to display on their own websites, using proprietary LuxeYard technology.

"We are excited to be selling our chosen collections and showcasing our new B2B wholesale distribution and fulfillment platform, http://www.TradeYardUSA.com, to retailers at High Point and are looking forward to hosting a Skype Chat with the talented designer, James Charles, during the show. TradeYard is unique in that it flattens the playing field for boutique and local small town retailers," said Braden Richter, CEO of LuxeYard. "The eight collections we're featuring at High Point represent our goal of providing a luxury lifestyle for our retail members' customer. Each offers the best of the latest design trends, from industrial-informed tables and storage, to classic and comfortable upholstered seating, and much more - all at container prices."

ABOUT LUXEYARD, INC.

LuxeYard is an e-commerce website for luxury home furnishings and decor that offers access to unique products sourced from an experienced team at prices up to 70 percent off retail. LuxeYard is the pioneer of Concierge Buying, which gives members the power to determine the items sold on the site, and Group Buy that allows them to lower the price by sharing sale items with friends. With a veteran retail, e-commerce and digital marketing management team, LuxeYard partners with trendsetters and industry insiders to deliver interactivity and content on its pages. Please visit http://www.luxeyard.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding LuxeYard, which involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the factors included under the heading "Risk Factors" on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21,2012, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. LuxeYard's actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.

Media Contact:
Joshua Thompson| jthompson@luxeyard.com
(323) 488-3597 x.206

Investor Contact:
investors@luxeyard.com

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Yumani Is Here! New E-Commerce Platform Powered By Yu, Launches

Consumer Shopping Website Allows Users to Request items They Wish to Buy and Sit Back While Sellers Compete For Their Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yumani, a new non-traditional online shopping platform, has officially launched today. In the current retail market, consumers seemingly have limited options for finding the best price on products. Yumani lets consumers request the products they want, from electronics to home goods and even holiday gifts, while retail sellers compete to offer the best price on those products. In addition, Yumani provides a host of additional features and functionality to support buying and selling activities online.

As the only website of its kind, Yumani is free to join for buyers and sellers alike and does not require any listing fees like many other e-commerce sites. Retail sellers will also benefit from the Yumani model. The company's mission statement, "Fair is Fair", levels the playing field by creating access to competitive sellers for a market of consumers with a wide range of demand. Sellers will also be able to use Yumani as a resource for shedding any overstock inventory they may have. Yumani, also has a social conscience, each week it will donate 100% of its profits on a number of items considered 'necessities' to a recognized charity.

"Our wedge into the market is a pipeline of cost-conscious consumers who are tired of searching for the lowest price of the items they need," said Yumani founder and Chairman Henry Zilberman. "We hold the belief that everyone should be able to actively participate and have control over the purchases they make, and feel that by making the e-commerce industry more fair for both buyer and seller, we will accomplish that."

Users may begin using Yumani for their shopping needs immediately after registering by first finding the item they want to buy in the Yumani database, then creating a listing for that item. Yumani will then notify sellers of the request. Sellers will compete to offer their best price on the requested item to the consumer, who can then choose whether or not they wish to take advantage of the seller offer. Buyers are under no obligation to accept any offer they do not feel is in line with what they wish to spend.

About Yumani:

Yumani is a platform that gives buyers the ability to request specific products and allow sellers to compete for their sale. The company was founded in 2012 to fulfill a recognized need for an online shopping tool dissimilar from ones already active on the market. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. More information can be found at http://www.yumani.com.

SOURCE  Yumani

Yumani

CONTACT: Miranda Sanders, 5W Public Relations, MSanders@5wpr.com, +1-646-588-6162

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

Health IT Testing Program Will Enable Health Data Sharing For More Than Half Of U.S. Patients And Their Providers

Public-Private Partnership Selects CCHIT as Compliance Testing Body

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half the U.S. population and their health care providers could soon have access to health data shared across multiple states and systems. A public-private partnership of states, public agencies, federally-funded health information exchanges (HIEs) and health information technology (HIT) companies has established a program to test and certify electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT to enable reliable transfer of data within and across organizational and state boundaries.

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High costs, technical differences and long wait times for interface development are barriers to sharing health data among health care providers and across state lines. The coalition of 15 states, 37 technology vendors and 34 HIEs, representing more than 50 percent of the U.S. population, has created a robust, highly automated testing program to verify that, once tested, a system is capable of exchanging health information with many other systems. With this testing, a single set of standardized, easy-to-implement connections can support communication among systems.

The effort is being jointly led by the EHR/HIE Interoperability Workgroup, a New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC)-led consortium of states and vendors; and Healtheway, the newly formed public-private partnership of the eHealth Exchange, a network of 34 public and private organizations representing hundreds of hospitals, thousands of providers and millions of patients across the country.

This effort will build on and accelerate consensus on national standards, adopting EHR certification criteria and testing procedures as relevant and finalized for Stage 2 of meaningful use. Members of both groups will continue to provide feedback from these real-world implementations to the national health IT standard setting initiatives established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).

"Today's announcement brings together several activities supported by ONC over the past years: a core set of national standards, an Accredited Certification Body, the Public-private partnership that has emerged from the Nationwide Health Information Network Exchange, and the convening power of New York and other State Health Information Exchange grantees," said Dr. Farzad Mostashari, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.  "We look forward to working with this consortium to continue progress on interoperability and secure health information exchange, and to reflect what is learned in national standards as necessary."

The coalition selected the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), the most experienced HIT certification organization in the U.S., to carry out the testing. As the compliance testing body, CCHIT will certify that the interfaces between the HIT and HIEs are consistent across multiple states and systems. CCHIT is also an Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) authorized certification body and is an accredited testing laboratory for EHRs.  CCHIT is collaborating with AEGIS.net on the testing software, which is being developed under an open source license.

"The collaboration between the states and vendors to address a shared marketplace gap and work toward a mutual vision has been one of the remarkable aspects of this effort," said David Whitlinger, Executive Director of NYeC. "And momentum is building within both communities as states grow their HIE networks by working with the EHR and HIE vendors to provide seamless integration and clinical workflow, taking the market to a new level for the benefit of patients."

"The testing program Healtheway has developed with NYeC is the key to realizing secure and interoperable exchange of health information across organizational and geographic boundaries," said Michael Matthews, Healtheway President and Board Chair. "The launch of a compliance testing program will enable the eHealth Exchange to more than double participation and connectivity over the next 9 to 12 months."

Realizing that merging efforts with other states would create economies of scale and provide the vendor community with a single, consistent set of specifications, NYeC created the EHR/HIE Interoperability Workgroup last year.  Over the course of 18 months, the group has developed technical and test specifications to address the major use cases of interoperable exchange. Around the same time, plans took shape to transition the NwHIN Exchange to function outside the federal government as a public-private network, now called the eHealth Exchange. To expand nationwide HIE, Healtheway and NYeC formed a strategic partnership to enable technology systems, public and private providers and health information organizations (HIOs) to have access to more efficient testing.

The coalition harmonized a set of functional, technical and test specifications that enable true plug and play connectivity to simplify EHR and HIE development. The coalition's work covers the ability to send and receive encrypted health information over the Internet, lookup and retrieve patient records, and produce a tightly constrained patient record summary which reduces variances and implementation-specific customization. These capabilities will allow providers to meet their goals for coordinating patient care.

Vendors have agreed to bring their products for testing according to these specifications and participating states have agreed to promote the value of EHR and HIE products certified in the program.  This program will ensure that providers' EHR software has the capability to connect to their local HIE and enable communities and states to share patient health information. 

"This project is a perfect fit for our public mission as a non-profit certification organization," said Alisa Ray, CCHIT's Executive Director. "Our experience in preparing organizations to certify products, coupled with the availability of highly automated testing, will help health IT companies get their technology to market quickly and prepare provider and HIE participants to share information more efficiently."

Coalition members will announce plans for launching the program and more details at the NYeC Digital Health Conference, Oct. 15-16, and webinars will be scheduled for the HIT and provider communities. More details and a fact sheet is available at http://www.hiehitnews.org.

About NYeC
NYeC is a not-for-profit organization, working to improve healthcare for all New Yorkers through health information technology (health IT). Founded in 2006 by healthcare leaders, NYeC receives funding from state and federal grants to serve as the focal point for health IT in the State of New York. NYeC works to develop policies and standards, to assist healthcare providers in making the shift to electronic health records, and to coordinate the creation of a network to connect healthcare providers statewide. The goal of NYeC is that no patient, wherever they may need treatment within the State of New York, is ever without fast, secure, accurate, and accessible information. For more information about NYeC, visit http://www.nyehealth.org. @NYeHealth on Twitter.

About the EHR/HIE Interoperability Workgroup
The EHR | HIE Interoperability Workgroup is a New York eHealth Collaborative-led coalition of 15 States (representing nearly 50% of the U.S. population), 19 electronic health record (EHR) vendors, and 18 health information exchange (HIE vendors). The workgroup was launched in February 2011 to leverage existing standards and develop consistent implementation guides for interoperability between HIE software platforms, and the applications that interface with them. For more information about the Workgroup, visit http://www.interopwg.org.

About Healtheway
Healtheway is a non-profit organization chartered to operationally support the eHealth Exchange, formerly the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) Exchange, as it transitioned from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) initiative to a public-private endeavor.  Healtheway leads in cross-industry collaboration to develop implementation strategies that enable secure, interoperable nationwide exchange of health information.

The eHealth Exchange is a rapidly growing community of exchange partners, who share information under a common trust framework and a common set of rules.  Currently, 34 participants include 4 federal agencies, 5 states, 8 beacon communities and more than a dozen Health Information Organizations (HIOs) and health systems, which represent hundreds of hospitals, thousands of providers and millions of patients.  The eHealth Exchange helps to improve the health and welfare of all Americans through health information exchange that is trusted, scalable and enhances quality of care and health outcomes by supporting comprehensive longitudinal health records.

For more information about Healtheway and the eHealth Exchange:  http://www.healthewayinc.org

About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust, interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying electronic health record technology since 2006 and is authorized by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a certification body (ONC-ACB). CCHIT is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a certification body for the ONC HIT Certification Program for electronic health record (EHR) technology and accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as an Accredited Testing Laboratory (ATL) to test EHRs. More information on CCHIT is available at http://cchit.org.

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CONTACT: Erin Lippincott, NYeC, +1-206-251-8016, elippincott@nyehealth.org; or Sarah Dietze, CCHIT (PCI), +1-312-558-1770, sdietze@pcipr.com

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

ThinkGeek Steps Up Costumes with Mega Stomp Panic

An Audio Reality Costume that Becomes the Soundtrack to Imagination

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkGeek's (NASDAQ: GNKT) covert product division known as GeekLabs has just launched a product that will change the fabric of audio reality forever: the Mega Stomp Panic.

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Designed to be worn by itself or as part of a costume, the Mega Stomp Panic is a first-of-its-kind audio reality costume.  By simply attaching the palm-sized device to a belt and turning two dials, wearers can select one of nine different sound profiles that generate unique sounds with every step and stomp.

"The idea is to take costumes beyond just what we see," said Ty Liotta, Grand High Marshall of the ThinkGeek Costume Parade. "Wearing the Mega Stomp Panic turns your footsteps into an incredible audio experience."

In "Rainstorm" mode, the Mega Stomp Panic makes every footfall sound like the wearer is walking through puddles, while a stomp sounds like a jump into standing water. Try "8-Bit Gaming Hero" mode to turn your steps into a run through an 8-bit landscape.

The nine unique sound profiles are:

    --  Hydraulic Giant Robot
    --  Rainstorm
    --  Zombie Attack
    --  Gigantic Monster
    --  Gunslinger
    --  Medieval Knight
    --  Pegleg Pirate
    --  8-Bit Gaming Hero
    --  Steampunk Giant Robot
The Mega Stomp Panic will cost $39.99 and be on display for the first time to the public at New York Comic Con, taking place October 11-14 at the Javits Center.  ThinkGeek will be sharing a booth #1851 with Nerdist Industries.

For more information about the Mega Stomp panic, visit http://www.ThinkGeek.com/ef56.

ABOUT THINKGEEK and GEEKNET

ThinkGeek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeknet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKNT), is the premier retailer for the global geek community.  Since 1999, ThinkGeek has sought to provide tech, gadget, and toy-obsessed communities with all the things geeks crave.  ThinkGeek was founded to serve the distinct needs and interests of technology professionals and enthusiasts and today has grown to become the first choice for innovative and imaginative products that appeal to the geek in everyone.  Want to learn more?  Check out thinkgeek.com.

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CONTACT: Steve Zimmermann, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Misinformation (PR), ThinkGeek.com, 703.259.8423, Steve@thinkgeek.com, or Jessica Darrican , Max Borges Agency, 305.576.1171 x 116, 305.299.3449 (m), Jessica@maxborgesagency.com

Web Site: http://www.geek.net

LA Auto Show Goes Mobile

Launch of new website optimized for mobile devices gives attendees and exhibitors new ways to connect, inform and share

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show today entered a new era of connectivity with the launch of its new website, redesigned from the ground-up with the increasingly mobile consumer in mind. Integrating the very latest platforms and functions available on today's smartphones and tablets, the new mobile-optimized site is a direct response to the rapidly evolving way information is shared and consumer purchasing decisions are initiated and cultivated. 

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A staggering 96 percent of smartphone users have used their devices as a shopping tool and 80 percent are frequent social networkers, according to a new Google report, so the online experience needs to be seamless whether using a smartphone, tablet or a desktop computer. Nearly half of the U.S. population now has a smartphone(1), and Forrester Research predicts that tablets will become most users' primary computing device within the next four years.

In order to encourage increased sharing and usage of the new built-in social media tools, the site will feature more digital content than before, including an increased number of photos and videos.   With three quarters of smartphone users watching mobile video(1),( )the new site seamlessly connects with the LA Auto Show YouTube channel and, for the first time, will feature a video of every press conference that takes place on Press Days. 

The redesigned site is also well suited for the new generation of connected vehicles, which enable in-vehicle access to information, social networks and entertainment. With automakers bringing an increasing number of these vehicles to market, the new LA Auto Show site becomes even more relevant as a tool to keep mobile consumers engaged while on the move via social media platforms.  According to Intel, automobiles will be among the top three fastest-growing market segments for connected devices and Internet content by 2014.

"This is an investment on our part that benefits both attendees and exhibitors," said Andy Fuzesi, LA Auto Show general manager.  "Visitors now have access to more information and the ability to easily share content before, during and after the Show, while exhibitors benefit from the built-in viral nature and increased brand advocacy opportunities."

The redesign was managed and implemented by iconmobile, a mobile design and development agency with consummate experience in the automotive segment. As a company, iconmobile works closely with brands such as BMW, P&G, Microsoft, Samsung and others to create and develop connected digital solutions in a way that is both personal and contextual.

"This partnership showcases a company that is truly vested in connecting with their audience in the most direct and engaging way possible, using devices people love most and always have with them," said Chris Mann, VP Business Development, iconmobile.  "LA Auto Show has built a foundation for the future, which will further enhance the show-going and showcasing experience in the coming years for visitors, press attendees and exhibitors alike."

About the Los Angeles Auto Show
As the first major North American auto show of the season, the 2012 LA Auto Show will host some of the industry's most important new vehicle debuts and set the tone for the rest of the year. The dates are Nov. 28 and 29 for press and Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 for the public. Media registration is now open. Following Press Days, the Show becomes one of the best attended public auto shows in the world. To receive the latest Show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter at twitter.com/LAAutoShow, visit the Facebook page at Facebook.com/LosAngelesAutoShow and sign up for alerts at LAAutoShow.com.

About iconmobile
Founded in 2003, the iconmobile group is an international market leader in the area of mobile business solutions and mobile marketing.  The company, part of the WPP Network, blends many years of design and marketing experience with deep technical expertise.  This unique combination enables iconmobile to serve as a one-stop provider of the full range of services for companies and brands looking to maximize the mobile channel.  Clients include BMW, P&G, Microsoft, Samsung, Telefonica, Vodafone and more.  More information about iconmobile can be found online at http://www.iconmobile.com/.

(1) Source: Our Mobile Planet: United States, Google/Ipsos OTX MediaCT, US, May 2012

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CONTACT: Jessica Schmidt, Rogers Finn Partners, +1-310-552-4177, LAAutoShow@FinnPartners.com

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

Alcatel-Lucent unlocks the potential of 4G mobile networks to create compelling and innovative new communication applications

Nine new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) will give developers ready-access to features built into networks that can accelerate the creation of enticing, high-performance services

PARIS, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is making it much easier for application developers to unlock the innovation potential in 4G LTE mobile networks by introducing a suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) to accelerate the creation of compelling broadband services to meet consumer and enterprise ever-evolving demands.

Nine 'New Conversation APIs' will give developers easy access to communication capabilities in service providers' IP Multimedia Subsystem, the infrastructure that sits at the heart of 4G LTE and IP networks. These capabilities include high definition voice and video, audio/video conferencing, interactive voice, messaging and call control, which can be used to build services for both consumers and businesses.

APIs are the fundamental components used by web developers in writing applications and support the sharing of data and content between applications. To jumpstart the developer ecosystem Alcatel-Lucent is leveraging its ngConnect program, which brings together service providers and apps developers as well as offering easy access to the APIs, along with a fast prototyping environment provided by theNew Conversation API developer portal. The APIs are based on REpresentational State Transfer (REST), a popular, easy-to-use software architecture used to create applications for the Web.

Brian Partridge, vice president of research at Yankee Group said: "Opening the network up in a way that is friendly to web developers creates new retail and wholesale revenue opportunities for telecom operators. By exposing the full breadth of IMS via RESTful APIs, Alcatel-Lucent can offer their core customer base a new way to create and monetize innovative applications and recoup their investment in IMS infrastructure. In an age of increasing OTT competition, service providers are eager to find innovative ways to add value to the Internet eco-system and this solution is clearly a step in the right direction."

Developers quickly embracing benefits of the New Conversation APIs

The New Conversation APIs are being used by application developers to create new or enhanced services they can deliver themselves or through communications service providers. For example:

    --  Anana has created an app that allows subscribers to convert their last
        tweet into a speech ringback greeting or initiate a call with multiple
        participants through their Facebook wall, making group voice or video
        chat easy
    --  Camka can now offer a better customer service by replacing costly
        maintenance travel with faster, more efficient problem resolution
        through a video assisted maintenance call
    --  Aricent has expanded the scope of security alerts for their smart home
        solution by notifying multiple contacts through video calls when a home
        intrusion or emergency is detected as well as using alternative means of
        contact like SMS, e-mail or even social networks like Facebook depending
        on people's preferences
    --  Alten, in just four weeks, ported a traditional Intelligent Network (IN)
        service to a web-based application that provides advanced anonymous call
        features and call control capabilities
Dave Tidwell, Chief Operating Officer at Anana said: "The New Conversation APIs enable third party application developers to focus on the creation of rich consumer experiences across a wide range of devices - from mobile phones to tablets to PCs - without having to deal with the complexity of directly interacting with the network. This rapid applications development capability and common interface reduces the time required from years to weeks and allows the service provider to quickly open new revenue streams."

Sandip Mukerjee, President of Advanced Communications at Alcatel-Lucent said: "Today, no one else in the marketplace is offering service providers what our New Conversation APIs offer. They enable service providers to fast-track 4G innovation - turning IMS into a real engine for the rapid creation of new services. We make it easy to access the rich features supported by service providers and thereby attract more developers. New applications using IMS-based APIs can be built very quickly, in turn allowing the rapid introduction of more services, and a growth in revenue that comes from our customers being able to differentiate themselves in the marketplace."

About Alcatel-Lucent's Application Enablement Strategy

The New Conversation APIs support Alcatel-Lucent's Application Enablement strategy which brings value to communications service providers and enterprises by enabling them to transform their networks into platforms for innovation. The New Conversation APIs, the ngConnect program and the recently introduced Alcatel-Lucent API Life-Cycle Methodology which supports service providers wherever they are in defining, designing and implementing their API strategy are part of Alcatel-Lucent's expanding portfolio of assets, services and expertise that provide complete support for service providers and enterprises as they design and implement an API development strategy.

Supporting Resources

    --  Watch Video: Introducing the Alcatel-Lucent New Conversation APIs
    --  View Slides: Fast track innovation with Alcatel-Lucent's New
        Conversation APIs
    --  View Alcatel-Lucent Website: IMS Communications - The New Conversation
        Experience
    --  View Alcatel-Lucent New Conversation API Developer Portal
    --  Read Alcatel-Lucent Blog: "Are APIs the next killer app?"
Tags:

Alcatel-Lucent, new conversation experience, IMS communications, IMS solutions, new conversation solutions, IMS, fast track innovation, easy-to-use APIs, API developers

ABOUT ALCATEL-LUCENT (EURONEXT PARIS AND NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio(TM), which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

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CONTACT: ALCATEL-LUCENT PRESS CONTACTS: SIMON POULTER, simon.poulter@alcatel-lucent.com, +33 (0)1 40 76 50 84, MARK HUDSON, mark.hudson@alcatel-lucent.com, +1-405-844-6827; ALCATEL-LUCENT INVESTOR RELATIONS: FRANK MACCARY, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com, + 33 (0)1 40 76 12 11, TOM BEVILACQUA, thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com, +1-908-582-7998, CORALIE SPAETER, coralie.spaeter@alcatel-lucent.com, +33 (0)1 40 76 49 08

Web Site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

Lights, Camera, Action! PLAYSTUDIOS Adds Hollywood Flair to myVEGAS with New Game, Studio City

New Content Represents First Addition for myVEGAS' Rapidly Growing Base of Players

BURLINGAME, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PLAYSTUDIOS, a game development company focusing on free-to-play casino games, today unveiled Studio City, the first addition to its flagship title myVEGAS. A new Hollywood movie-themed slot game, Studio Cityfeatures wild symbols, four bonus games, and opportunities to earn myVEGAS collectibles. Studio City is the first in a series of upcoming game releases, each offering creative back-stories and fresh game mechanics. Its release brings the total number of playable games in myVEGAS to six, all of which allow players to earn Loyalty Points redeemable for real-world rewards.

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The popularity of myVEGAS has attracted a base of over 350,000 players in just a few short weeks, with 12,000 already eligible to claim real-world rewards in Las Vegas. More than 500 rewards have been redeemed, with prizes ranging from complimentary passes to Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, to tickets to Cirque du Soleil and a two-night stay in a suite at Mandalay Bay.

"We set out to bring an authentic Las Vegas experience to fans online and the response has been phenomenal. People all over the world are playing myVEGAS," said Andrew Pascal, founder, president and chief executive officer of PLAYSTUDIOS. "We're also extremely happy with how well the loyalty program has been received."

Studio City is an exciting 3x5, 30-line slot game that turns players into movie moguls. Featuring wild symbols and bonus games, Studio City takes players through the time-honored Hollywood process, from script selection and casting to the gala premier and industry awards.

Studio City is now available to all myVEGAS players for a limited time. After this special Premiere Week, it will be available to play by leveling-up in the game.

To experience the thrill of Las Vegas online, check out myVEGAS now: https://apps.facebook.com/playmyvegas.

For further information and game assets, please visit: http://www.myvegas.com.

About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is a developer of engaging casual games for the world's largest social platforms. Founded by a team of experienced gaming and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIO's first free-to-play application, myVEGAS, combines the best elements of popular social games with established gambling mechanics. Players enjoy an ever-growing collection of slot and table games and the opportunity to earn an unprecedented selection of valuable, real-world rewards. In creating myVEGAS, PLAYSTUDIOS has partnered with MGM Resorts International and its portfolio of the most recognized resorts in the industry, including ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus.

Press Contacts:
Eddiemae Jukes and Lilit Baron
TriplePoint for PLAYSTUDIOS
Email PLAYSTUDIOS@triplepointpr.com
Phone 212.730.9744

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"South America: Quest for Wonder" Premieres on Public Television

Richard Bangs' Inspirational Travel Series, Produced in Partnership with Orbitz Worldwide, Highlights Major South American Landmarks Served by LAN Airlines in Combination with Travel Packages and Itineraries on Orbitz.com

CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "South America: Quest for Wonder," the first episode in award-winning travel journalist/producer Richard Bangs' "Quest Series," premieres this week on public television stations across the United States.  Produced in partnership with Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), "South America: Quest for Wonder" is a groundbreaking integration of television and the web that takes viewers to geographic and cultural landmarks served by LAN Airlines and its affiliates, part of the LATAM Airlines Group, and inspires travelers with a rich library of adventure travel content that Richard Bangs created exclusively for Orbitz.com.  Viewers will then be able to replicate the travel adventures seen on television through activities, packages, accommodations and flight arrangements available on Orbitz.com.

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The hour-long episode first aired Monday in several markets including Philadelphia, giving public television viewers and Orbitz.com visitors an opportunity to be inspired by iconic, world famous destinations such as Easter Island, the Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.  "South America: Quest for Wonder" also airs this week on public television stations in Atlanta, Miami, Denver, Seattle and San Francisco, followed by New York City and dozens of additional markets in the coming weeks and months.

"This has been a passion project for me, so I am thrilled to finally share the captivating stories and stunning visuals of 'South America: Quest for Wonder' with public television viewers across the country," said Richard Bangs, host and producer of the "Quest Series."  "Travelers who are inspired by the program to explore these destinations for themselves can take advantage of rich trip planning resources available at Orbitz.com/SouthAmerica to book their own adventure."

"We are connecting South America to the world, and through partnerships like this with Richard Bangs and Orbitz, the LATAM Airlines Group and the airlines that comprise it are dedicated to putting South America on the radar of U.S. travelers and showing our unparalleled network of connectivity to over 108 destinations in the region including Iguazu Falls, Easter Island, Cuzco (Machu Picchu) and the Galapagos Islands," added Pablo Chiozza, LATAM Airlines Group vice president of North America and the Caribbean.

Complementing the 60-minute episode now airing nationwide, Orbitz.com has developed a dedicated microsite at Orbitz.com/SouthAmerica providing trip planning information and recommendations about the featured destinations.

"'South America: Quest for Wonder' is the first episode to be produced in a new partnership between Orbitz Worldwide and Richard Bangs that uses cross-platform media integration to inspire travelers to explore the world," said Barney Harford, CEO of Orbitz Worldwide.  "Dedicated landing pages and online resources will complement the television programming and make it easy for travelers to plan a trip to the featured destinations."

Destinations featured on "South America: Quest for Wonder" include:

    --  Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is famous for its 887 iconic moai
        statues, each of which required a team of five or six men working
        together for approximately one year to complete.  Rapa Nui is located in
        the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is believed to be the most remote
        inhabited island in the world.
    --  The Iguazu Falls are a collection of majestic waterfalls on the Iguazu
        River, which forms the boundary of Brazil and Argentina.  Spanning
        approximately 1.7 miles with a total of 275 separate falls, the tallest
        waterfall boasts a 269-foot drop.
    --  Machu Picchu, a 15(th) century Inca site located in the Cusco region of
        Peru, was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.  Sometimes
        referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is
        world-renowned for its stunning mountaintop setting and culturally
        significant ruins.
    --  The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador and harbor a
        unique ecosystem that includes giant tortoises, sea lions, land and sea
        iguanas, fur seals, and many species of birds.  Formed by volcanoes over
        2 million years ago, this collection of 50 islands was made famous after
        Charles Darwin's 1859 publication of his book, "On the Origin of
        Species."
LAN Airlines recently merged with Brazilian carrier TAM to form the LATAM Airlines Group, offering passengers more flights to more destinations that any other airline group in South America.  LAN Airlines and its affiliates and TAM Airlines offer nonstop and connecting service from Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando and San Francisco to 108 destinations in South America.

About Orbitz Worldwide
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz, CheapTickets, ebookers, HotelClub, RatesToGo, and the Away Network. Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations. Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://investors.orbitz.com. You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.

About Orbitz.com
Orbitz.com is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book an array of travel products and services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. Since launching its website in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including the Orbitz Matrix Display and Orbitz Price Assurance. The Matrix Display revolutionized the way the travel industry displayed fares and makes it quick and easy for consumers to compare flights, rental cars and vacation packages. Orbitz.com also offers "Insider Steals," a weekly, members-only flash sale that provides exclusive deals of 50% or more off of handpicked hotels in top destinations around the world as well as "Mobile Steals," exclusive hotel deals of up to 50% off in the most popular destinations around the world, available to mobile consumers via m.orbitz.com and the full suite of Orbitz mobile apps. On Orbitz.com consumers can search a broad range of suppliers worldwide. Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide. Stay connected to Orbitz.com with sale alerts, exclusive promotions and engaging conversations by following Orbitz on Facebook, Twitter and the Orbitz Travel Blog.

About LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the new name given to LAN Airlines S.A. as a result of its association with TAM S.A. LATAM Airlines Group S.A. now includes LAN Airlines and its affiliates in Peru, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, and LAN Cargo and its affiliates, as well as TAM S.A. and its subsidiaries TAM Linhas Aereas S.A., including its business units TAM Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A., TAM Airlines (Paraguay) and Multiplus S.A. This association creates one of the largest airline groups in the world in terms of network connections, providing passenger transport services to about 150 destinations in 22 countries and cargo services to about 169 destinations in 27 countries, with a fleet of 311 aircraft. In total, LATAM Airlines Group has more than 52,000 employees and its shares are traded in Santiago, as well as on the New York Stock Exchange, in the form of ADRs, and Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, in the form of BDRs.

Each airline will continue to operate under their current brands and identities. For any inquiry relating to LAN or TAM, please visit http://www.lan.com or http://www.tam.com.br, respectively. Further information at http://www.latamairlinesgroup.net

About Richard Bangs
Richard Bangs is an award-winning travel journalist and producer who has published over 1,000 magazine articles and 19 books, produced a score of documentaries and lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Geographic Society and The Explorers Club among other notable venues. Most recently Richard produced and hosted the public television series Richard Bangs' Adventures With Purpose, co-directed the IMAX film Mystery of the Nile and co-authored the Putnam book of the same name. His recent book, The Lost River: A Memoir of Life, Death and the Transformation of Wild Water, won the National Outdoor Book Award in the literature category and the Lowell Thomas Award for best book.  Over the course of his 30 years' experience as an explorer and communicator, Richard led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, including the Yangtze in China and the Zambezi in Southern Africa.  In between adventures, Richard serves on a number of technology, travel and environmental boards. http://www.richardbangs.com

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CONTACT: Orbitz Worldwide, Tim Enstice, +1-312-894-4721, tim.enstice@orbitz.com; LAN Airlines, Megan Kat Williams, +1-786-265-6333, megan.kat@lan.com; Richard Bangs, White Nile Media, Inc., +1-206-605-8116, richardbangs@msn.com

TuneSat Announces 30-Day Free Trial to Help Artists, Composers, Labels and Publishers Track their Music on TV and the Web

TuneSat offers 30-day free trial for up to 100 tracks so music creators and copyright owners can see unauthorized uses of their music on TV and Internet worldwide

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Musicians, composers, publishers and music labels rely on a cumbersome and flawed system of manual reporting for music performances across TV and sometimes the Web. Until recently, music rights holders had no easy way of knowing exactly who, when and how their music is being used--and how to accurately detect and document every unauthorized use.

In an effort to modernize and add transparency and accountability independent of the Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), TuneSat, a revolutionary audio monitoring web service, is offering musicians, composers, publishers and labels of all sizes the opportunity to actually see when and where their music is being played for the first time ever, through a 30-day free trial.

Since 2009, TuneSat has proven to be a credible and valued asset and continues to empower music rights holders of all sizes with up-to-the-minute online reports of exactly when and where their music content is being performed on hundreds of TV channels in the U.S. and Europe and on millions of websites around the world. With some of the biggest names in the business as clients, 20 million fingerprinted songs in their database and millions of dollars being recovered, now anyone in the music business can get a look under the TuneSat hood for free--for 30 days!

New users can upload up to 100 tracks for free at tunesat.com/30day and see up to the first 50 audio detections.

How It Works

    --  Users can upload up to 100 tracks and will be able to view the first 50
        detections that TuneSat screens from hundreds of channels in 14
        countries (U.S., UK and Western Europe) and millions of websites around
        the globe.
    --  These actionable insights can then be used to properly collect on the
        public performance and sync/master use royalties they may be owed and
        provide additional revenue they would not have received otherwise. It
        can also provide them with immediate marketing and business insights
        into their TV and Web plays.
    --  After 30 days, new subscribers can continue the service for as low as
        $10/month for up to 10 tracks. Additional tracking services are
        available for a nominal fee, based on types of music, media, geographic
        area and size of music catalogue.
"For years, rights holders of all sizes have relied on antiquated reporting systems that often times leave them with a wholly inaccurate view of what they're owed," said Chris Woods, COO of TuneSat. "TuneSat changes all of that, empowering musicians and labels with a more accurate picture of who is using their music and whether they can recover lost royalties. We're sure that after trying the service for 30 days, they'll never leave."

About TuneSat

TuneSat employs its exclusive audio fingerprint technology to deftly detect music use on television broadcasts and the Internet. Led by tech-savvy award winning composer and producer Scott Schreer and Chris Woods, TuneSat detects music in even the noisiest of broadcast environments, including under dialogue, sound effects, or voiceovers, while providing unrivaled, accurate reporting to its clients. With a TuneSat subscription, access to worldwide detection data is available 24/7/365 through a secure online portal. Detailed reports provide valuable information about when, where and how much music was used. TuneSat is actively monitoring hundreds of broadcast channels and millions of websites around the world. TuneSat LLC is based in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.tunesat.com.

Press Contacts:     
The Morris + King Company for TuneSat

Kayla Zerby

212-561-7454                                   
kayla.zerby@morris-king.com

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

Bang & Olufsen Opens New Location in DCOTA (Design Center of the Americas) in Dania Beach, Florida

Expanding the company's tradition of technological excellence and state-of-the-art design to South Florida

DANIA BEACH, Fla. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of premium, high quality audio and video products, will officially open a new showroom in Dania Beach, Florida on Thursday, October 11, 2012 with an exclusive grand-opening customer event at its DCOTA location.  The new Bang & Olufsen DCOTA showroom is significant as it marks the fourth B&O store to open in Florida, and it is located in the dedicated Resource Center on Griffin Road. The Bang & Olufsen DCOTA showroom will provide the complete Bang & Olufsen product portfolio in addition to the newly launched sister brand - B&O PLAY - that offers portable, entry-level products that accentuate the hallmark B&O competencies of superior sound performance and strong design aesthetics.  The DCOTA showroom will also be the first US showroom to feature the newly launched BeoPlay A9, the premium active speaker system from B&O PLAY that features a powerful wireless sound experience, original and provocative design, flexible placement options and intuitive, "invisible" operation.  BeoPlay A9 will be available for a special preview only for the Grand Opening event, and then will arrive the second half of November when it becomes available for purchase.

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"We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Bang & Olufsen DCOTA," states Jimmy Baikovicious, Owner of B&O DCOTA. "We are happy to deliver exceptional audio visual, home automation, lighting, and shading solutions to Florida's residents.  Our goal is to use technology to make life more comfortable and enjoyable with the special sensitivity touch demanded by the local design community."

"Bang & Olufsen provides a distinct range of cutting-edge audio and video products which converge technology, design and emotional appeal," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "This makes B&O perfectly suited to cater to the designers, builders and architects that come to DCOTA for inspiration and planning purposes. Additionally, over the past eighty-seven years, Bang & Olufsen has become an icon of performance and design excellence and we are happy to extend our company's tradition to the South Floridian Design and Contract community - with the addition of our fourth B&O showroom to the Sunshine State."

The new DCOTA showroom will also showcase Playmaker, a state-of-the-art receiver that streams music wirelessly from any smart phone to ones dedicated B&O loudspeakers. Playmaker is significant as it unleashes the true, high-quality sound experience of Bang & Olufsen speakers to one's digital music with one-step wireless operation and it is both DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) and AirPlay compatible.  It can stream music from any smart phone, tablet, MAC, PC or media server. Additionally, Playmaker possesses a second-to-none sound performance as it features a high performance Digital Audio converter that is specified for even the most powerful B&O speakers. 

To experience the Playmaker by Bang & Olufsen and receive a sneak preview of the new BeoPlay A9 before it enters the global marketplace, we welcome customers to the new showroom:

Bang & Olufsen DCOTA
1855 Griffin Road, Suite A-124
Dania Beach, Florida 33004

A dedicated customer event will be held tonight, Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 5:30 Pm to 8:30 PM. Attendees will also be able to preview the Premium Sound System by Bang & Olufsen for the Audi R8. For more product and/or event details please contact Lautaro Desiano of Bang & Olufsen DCOTA at 561-859-9055

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.

For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.

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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, Public Relations Consultant, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847-590-4920, (Cell) +1-847-347-0709, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

Web Site: http://www.bang-olufsen.com

E2020 Inc. to Host 2012 Arizona Blended Learning Summit

- Agenda dedicated to discussion around the future of online learning in and beyond Arizona

- Convenes notable educators, panelists and speakers; Keynote to be delivered by Heather Staker, Senior Education Research Fellow, Innosight Institute

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- E2020 Inc., one of the fastest-growing providers of online learning solutions today announced it will host the 2012 Arizona Blended Learning Summit, a daylong interactive event focused on elevating discussion around the future of online learning in and beyond the state of Arizona.

A first-ever for the state, the Blended Learning Summit will gather constituents with a vested interest in improving academic outcomes across the state of Arizona.  Program features include a keynote presentation "The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning: What It is and How to Begin" given by Heather Staker, author, prolific speaker, and named as one of Scholastic's 'Five People to Watch in 2012.' 

In addition, the Summit will highlight several Arizona schools that are achieving success integrating instructional technology through a variety of blended learning models. Vail Unified School District will talk about the management and expansion of their approved Arizona Online Instruction Program; Higley Unified School District will share how they are serving at-risk learners; and Phoenix Union High School District will detail their success with math concept recovery.

Sari Factor, CEO of E2020, Inc. commented, "There is a growing interest in blended learning and the many ways it can be implemented to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement to achieve better outcomes. With several successful models in practice in Arizona, we felt it important to host an event to foster rich discussion about both the opportunities and challenges blended learning presents, all in the spirit of being a better partner to educators."

The Summit is designed to elicit candid, in-depth dialogue on the effective implementation of blended learning and successful Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) approved initiatives, as well as other issues facing today's educators, schools and students. 

The Summit will take place on November 9, 2012 in Chandler.  Educators interested in attending should visit http://www.education2020.com/azblendedlearning to register.

About E2020 Inc.
E2020 Inc., (education2020, e2020) is a leading provider of core and elective instruction for students in grades 6-12, creating innovative, rigorous, standards-aligned courseware and virtual instruction programs to prepare students for college and careers. e2020's web-based model, teacher-led video delivery, and innovative instructional approach offer engaging and individualized online instruction to schools for traditional classrooms, blended learning, and virtual programs. For more information, visit http://www.education2020.com.

Contacts:
Emma Post
Sloane & Company
212-446-1878
EPost@SloanePR.com

Amy Protexter
e2020
877-2020-EDU
aprotexter@education2020.com

SOURCE  E2020 Inc.

E2020 Inc.

Web Site: http://www.education2020.com

LG Creates A Night Without Boundaries At LG Optimus G Celebration

U.S. Launch of LG Optimus G Excites the Senses with Innovative, Entertaining Hands-on Experiences

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA celebrated the U.S. release of the boundary-breaking LG Optimus G(TM), a high-powered super phone that pushes the smartphone limits, last night at the swanky rooftop of the Hard Rock Hotel in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

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As top U.S. wireless operators AT&T and Sprint prepare for the U.S. launch of the world's first quad-core powered LTE (Long-Term Evolution) smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro processor later this year, the splashy event brought to life the essence of LG Optimus G through experiences that elevated and excited core human senses. An array of lights and other visual stimuli lit up the venue while a delicious assortment of unexpected food pairings delighted palettes. The Dolls, Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe, created an inspiring experience with an eclectic musical performance that mixed the beats of Moretti's DJ skills with the genius of Moe's electronic violin.

Designed to set a new standard in the industry, LG Optimus G combines LG's leading LTE, display and energy technologies with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU processor to create an extremely fast and incredible mobile experience. Equipped with a high-density 2,100mAh battery and impressive 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display, Optimus G users can seamlessly multitask between personal, business and entertainment needs and go beyond the boundaries of traditional on-the-go smartphone capabilities. The impressive processor allows users to easily and quickly view a graphics-intense video while running other apps at the same time. All of this power and functionality is housed in a light weight, eye-catching, slim body, catering to fashionable lifestyles.
The LG Optimus G was on display in numerous interactive experiences, including a poolside cabana showing off its sleek and stylish design, a demo spotlighting LG Optimus G's impressive camera, and a station highlighting the power of the quad-core processor, as well as an interactive photo booth that allowed guests to take memorable photos and share them instantly with friends and family using the innovative LG QuickMemo(TM) function.

Further showcasing how LG Optimus G allows users to live without boundaries, VIP guests who attended the evening soiree had the opportunity to literally walk on water. The hotel's famous pool was covered so guests could enjoy the entertainment while a live mermaid swam beneath their feet.

"Last night's celebration perfectly encapsulated what LG Optimus G is all about - living life without boundaries,"  James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. "The light projections, cutting-edge musical acts and interactive product demos worked in unison to create one unbelievable and memorable experience, highlighting how LG Optimus G epitomizes seamless multitasking that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional on-the-go smartphone capabilities."

LG Optimus G will be available at AT&T and Sprint retail locations and online later this year.

About LG Electronics USA
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 mobile phones, home entertainment products,  home appliances, and 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. 

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LG Electronics USA

CONTACT: Chaz Abbott, LG Electronics USA, +1-858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com; Conor Campbell, LG-One, +1-858-805-6631, Conor.Campbell@lg-one.com

EXFO Launches a New Probe for Assurance of Transport Services and Customer QoE

The BV-110 Verifierassures transport service-level agreements while simultaneously
measuring end-user QoE for data, voice, video and mobile services

QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX:
EXF) announced today the launch of the BV-110, a next-generation
hardware probe designed for validating transport service-level
agreements at customer premises and cell sites while measuring end-user
quality of experience (QoE) for data, voice, video and mobile services.
Part of the overall Brix solution, the BV-110 enables service providers
and mobile network operators to assure the quality of their services,
reduce mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) and avoid unnecessary truck rolls,
resulting in significant cost savings.

The latest building block in the EXFO family of verifiers, the BV-110
increases the service assurance power of EXFO's Brix System. Thanks to
its multifunction, simultaneous measurements, patented HW timestamping
technology and evolutionary design, the BV-110 enhances operational
efficiency and network visibility with a cost-effective solution for
customer premises and cell site applications.

The BV-110 monitors transport performance and allows fixed and mobile
network operators to simultaneously measure the true end-user QoE over
both wireline and wireless segments. EXFO's new solution therefore
plays an instrumental role in maintaining a high level of customer
satisfaction and reducing churn--which is essential to the operators'
revenue stream.

"The new BV-110 Verifier is a true multiplay solution designed for
simultaneous assurance of data, voice, video and mobile services. It
delivers network to application layer performance, with extensive QoE
monitoring," said Claudio Mazzuca, Vice-President of EXFO's Systems and
Service Assurance Division. "This new monitoring tool provides the
visibility and details that are essential for network administrators to
quickly and easily troubleshoot performance issues that affect end
users' QoE."

Visit our website for more on the BV-110 Verifier.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet,
OTN, FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1700 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

EXFO Brand Name

The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.

SOURCE  EXFO INC.

EXFO INC.

CONTACT:  Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

PawBox, Retailer of Premium Pet Products, Launches New Website with Pet Gift Box Subscription Service for Dogs

San Diego-based company provides innovative, fun, affordable way to try high-end pet products

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PawBox, an online pet supply retailer, announced the launch of their new website and premium pet gift box subscription service.

PawBox founder Nir Ohayon created the gift box subscription service to allow pet owners to sample high-end products at a low cost before purchasing full-sized versions of pet food, treats, and supplies.

"PawBox is a fun, affordable way to try new pet products that you may not otherwise know about," said Ohayon. "Our boxes offer new and exciting products each month and make a perfect gift for your dog."

Participating brands include Himalayan Dog Chew, Fidos Cookies, PetSafe and Dr. Harvey's. A full list of vendors can be found at http://www.pawbox.com.

About PawBox
Based in San Diego, Pawbox is the premier portal to discover the newest, safest and most innovative products for pets. Every month, PawBox members receive a luxurious box of pet product samples. Each box spans pet categories and delivers exciting products that fit into the day-to-day routine and generate excitement for pets and pet parents alike.

For more information about PawBox, visit http://www.pawbox.com.

Media Contact:
Snir Warshaviak
858-658-0124
info@pawbox.com

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SOURCE  PawBox

PawBox

Web Site: https://www.pawbox.com

Babyfirst.com Offers Instant Mobile Access to Critical Information for Preemie Parents and NICU Staff

Optimized for Easy Access on Mobile Phones and Tablets, Online Portal Aims to Support Parents of Premature Babies, Neonatal Doctors and NICU Nurses

TELFORD, Pa, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Babyfirst.com, a single destination for the care giving team and parents of premature babies to exchange information and experiences online, is now optimized for quick and easy access on mobile phones and tablets. With content featuring clinicians and renowned experts, Babyfirst.com offers parents and families of premature babies a trusted resource to gain a better understanding of what they can expect in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - with insight into common terms, procedures, equipment, post-hospital care, and more.

For expecting parents, having a premature baby is not typically a planned event, instead, they are thrust into a high-stress situation in an environment that is quite different from the traditional Labor & Delivery unit. With little to no preparation for the pace and intensity of the NICU -  and their premature baby's life in the balance - Babyfirst.com offers parents instant access through their mobile devices to critical information at the most critical time of their baby's life.

The growing availability of wireless internet access within hospitals, combined with the prevalence of internet enabled hand held devices, and the mass adoption of social media were key drivers in bringing Babyfirst.com to mobile devices. It was important to make Babyfirst.com accessible to parents since they spend most of their time in the NICU. That way, we enable them to find answers and include their extended family members in their NICU experience.

Babyfirst.com offers a broad range of content, including videos of renowned experts, blog and video entries by parents about their own NICU experiences, research papers and inspirational profiles about the lives of "miracle babies" who were once treated in the NICU themselves.

The Babyfirst.com website is supported by Draeger, a leading international provider of medical and safety technology and services worldwide, including equipment for the NICU, and NICUniversity.org, a web-based medical continuing education center for neonatal practitioners.

For more, visit http://www.babyfirst.com.

Draeger. Technology for Life(®
)Draeger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Our products protect, support and save lives. Founded in 1889, in 2011 Draeger generated revenues of around EUR 2.26 billion. The Draeger Group is currently present in more than 190 countries and has about 12,000 employees worldwide. Please visit http://www.draeger.com for more information.

About NICUniversity.org
NICUniversity is an educational and informational resource for neonatologists and other members of the neonatology health care team. A Web-based medical education center for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Pharmacists - NICUniversity offers continuing education credits through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). For more information or to inquire about becoming a member, visit http://www.NICUniversity.org.

SOURCE  Babyfirst.com

Babyfirst.com

CONTACT: Alexis Hankh, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x107, press@babyfirst.com

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

LifeProof Announces Official Sponsorship Of Triathlete Andy Potts During IRONMAN® World Championship In Kona

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced an official sponsorship with Andy Potts, a professional triathlete, Olympian, IRONMAN® and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion.

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Under the sponsorship agreement, LifeProof will be the official smartphone and tablet PC case sponsor for Andy Potts. Potts signed with LifeProof because he loves the freedom the range of LifeProof cases and accessories bring to his high octane training and racing schedule.

Andy Potts will have an autograph signing at the LifeProof booth -- booth #45 -- during the IRONMAN World Championship on Thursday, October 11 at 3:30pm to 4:15pm at the IRONMAN Expo at Hale Halawai Park (Diamond Lot), 5759 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Used by Andy Potts and other top triathletes, LifeProof products are designed to give people complete freedom from environmental constraints. With the LifeProof case, the iPhone is transformed into an outdoor/underwater video camera with full MIL-SPEC shock protection while only adding 1/16 of an inch to the width of the phone. LifeProof allows athletes, road warriors and outdoor adventurers to confidently take their mobile devices with them everywhere and do everything in any kind of weather.

"I love the freedom LifeProof offers me," said Andy Potts. "My LifeProof case has saved my phone at swim practice, from buckets of sweat for when I am on my CompuTrainer, and most importantly, from my kids. They love playing with my phone and now I don't have to worry. My coach also uses the LifeProof iPhone and iPad case to give me real-time feedback on the pool deck and when we are out running. I love being able to see underwater swim video and make improvements between sets!"

LifeProof offers the first and only water proof, shock proof, dirt proof and snow proof iPhone, iPad and iPod touch cases that are sleek and slim and provide full access to all device functions. The LifeProof nuud case for iPad 2 and iPad Gen 3 features a totally naked screen, providing uncompromised visual clarity and the ultimate touch experience while still providing full water, dirt, snow and shock protection.

The LifeProof In Motion ecosystem of accessories include LifeProof's Bike + Bar Mount, Armband, LifeJacket  making it easy to listen to music while swimming, doing map runs, taking videos and using apps like Strava while biking, or anything triathletes do.

"Andy represents everything LifeProof stands for," said Gary Rayner, CEO of LifeProof. "Like us, he strives for the best. Outside of racing, he's a father who no longer has to worry about his kid dropping his phone or spilling juice on it. While he's training, he can stay connected to his family and friends in the pool, on his bike, or during his run."

The LifeProof team will be available to meet by appointment from October 10 through 14 during the IRONMAN® World Championship in Kona, Hawaii or at the IRONMAN Expo booth #45 (Diamond Lot) by contacting Michele Baker at 858-449-9006 or michele@mambocomm.com.

Photos and videos are available upon request.

LifeProof products are available at retailers around the world and at http://www.lifeproof.com.

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

Enjoy your training and events more with LifeProof.  For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com or call 1-888-533-0735.

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LifeProof

CONTACT: Michele Baker, Chereskin Communications, +1-858-450-9872, Michele@mambocomm.com; Valerie Chereskin, Chereskin Communications; +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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

GHX Canada Helps Further Global Data Standards Adoption in Healthcare by Supporting the New EDI 6020 Standard for e-Commerce Transactions

Enables healthcare trading partners to use full range of global data standards in transactions through the GHX electronic trading exchange

TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GHX Canada has taken a significant step forward in helping enable the use of global data standards in healthcare by supporting the new electronic data standard for e-commerce transactions, EDI version ANSI X12 6020. GHX members now have the ability to send and receive standardized location and product data within a full range of transaction sets through the GHX electronic trading exchange, helping facilitate greater accuracy and efficiency in the purchase to pay process.

Since its inception in 2000, GHX has been at the forefront of advancements in e-commerce technology. EDI is one of the key formats that GHX uses for moving transactional data between its healthcare trading partners. In order to accommodate healthcare industry advancements, such as the adoption of global data standards, GHX has created a full set of maps for e-commerce purchases to support this latest electronic data standard for healthcare. These maps enable GHX members to use the full range of location and product data standards in their transactions with trading partners through the GHX Exchange. For those trading partners that are ready to transact using EDI 6020, GHX can accept and deliver all standard transactions in this format. GHX will continue to support the former EDI standard for healthcare, ANSI X12 4010, for those trading partners who choose to transact in this manner. Trading partners can submit any standard transaction to GHX in either EDI 6020 or 4010 and GHX can deliver the transaction in either the 6020 or 4010 format, depending upon each individual trading partner's preferences and capabilities.

Alberta Health Services (AHS), a province-wide, fully integrated health system, is leading the way in implementing new data standards within the Canadian healthcare community and was the first provider in Canada to send transactions in EDI 6020 via GHX. AHS has enumerated its facilities and bill-to and ship-to locations with GS1 Global Location Numbers (GLNs) and implemented these data standards within their internal systems for use in business transactions.

"We believe the use of standardized location and product data will help drive greater efficiencies and cost savings in healthcare," said Jitendra Prasad, senior vice president of Contracting, Procurement & Supply Management (CPSM) for Alberta Health Services. "As the supplier community begins to implement GS1 GLNs and other data standards, we now have the infrastructure in place to accommodate these new data requirements in e-commerce transactions through the GHX Exchange."

"GHX Canada, is committed to leading meaningful change in the healthcare industry by serving as both a strategic partner and technology enabler," said Nils Clausen, general manager, GHX Canada. "By paving the way for greater global data standards adoption in healthcare, we are supporting our members in their quest to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance the delivery of care."

About GHX
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX), a healthcare technology and services company, helps reduce the cost of doing business in healthcare by enabling better supply chain management. GHX makes it easier for hospitals, other healthcare providers and the suppliers that do business with them to drive cost and inefficiency out of their processes. Working with GHX, the healthcare organizations that make up the GHX Global Network are on track to save $5 billion by 2014--savings that can be invested in such things as hiring more nurses, providing care to uninsured children or developing new medical products. GHX is owned by organizations on both the buy and sell side of the healthcare supply chain, including some of the largest companies in the world. Find GHX on the Web, on Twitter @GHX_LLC and on Facebook @GHX.

SOURCE  GHX Canada

GHX Canada

CONTACT: Martine Aubin, +1-647-426-2304, maubin@ghx.com

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

VIZIO Unveils Holiday PC Lineup, Including 24" and 27" All-in-One Touch PCs with 1080p Full HD Touchscreen Displays, designed for Windows 8

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc., announced today its holiday line-up of Windows 8-based PCs, highlighted by a 24" and 27" All-in-One Touch PC with 10-finger capacitive touchscreen displays. Equipped with stunning full HD 1080p displays and an impressive 2.1 audio system with subwoofer, the VIZIO All-in-One Touch PC brings entertainment directly to the user's fingertips for a fast and fluid Windows 8 experience.

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Along with the introduction of the stunning 24" and 27" All-in-One Touch PCs, VIZIO's PC lineup includes two Ultrabooks(TM) and a Notebook - the VIZIO14" and 15.6" Thin + Light and 15.6" Notebook. These new models arrive in time for the holidays with key enhancements that make them the ideal choice for users looking for optimal performance in a beautifully designed, premium PC. Both the Thin + Light and Notebook models feature an enhanced multi-gesture touchpad that allows users the ability to navigate Windows 8's touch-centric features using the same swipe, tap and pinch gestures as they would on the screen of the All-in-One PC. Elegantly combining exceptional performance, premium entertainment and touch functionality, the entire VIZIO PC line-up for Windows 8 places the power to create unique experiences at the fingertips of each user.

Featuring the beautiful, fast and fluid capabilities of Windows 8, the new line of VIZIO PCs delivers a rich experience that is all about the user. Combining powerful features like the 3(rd) generation Intel(®) Core(TM) processors and the latest touchscreen display and touchpad technologies, VIZIO's line-up for Windows 8 delivers performance for every task and a whole new way for consumers to interact with their device.

"The new All-in-One Touch PCs with Windows 8 are extremely user friendly, bringing both entertainment and power to the user's fingertips," said Matt McRae, VIZIO Chief Technology Officer. "We focused on delivering an enhanced touchscreen and touchpad experience so users can utilize multi-gesture touch options however they're most comfortable.  Not only can customers tap, swipe or pinch directly on the All-in-One's screen, but they can also utilize the same gestures on the integrated touchpads of the Thin + Light and Notebook PCs."

Leveraging its HDTV background, VIZIO developed these PCs with brilliant picture quality, high contrast and wider viewing angles at the forefront. The custom-tuned SRS Premium Sound HD(TM) audio system serves as an ideal complement to the stunning video performance of these PCs, delivering rich, resonant sound. In addition, select models feature NVIDIA(®) Kepler(TM)-Class GeForce(®) GPU graphics for those who need the added performance boost of discrete graphics processing.

To ensure a premium consumer experience, VIZIO teamed up with Microsoft Corp. to deliver the category's only PC line-up equipped with Microsoft(® )Signature for Windows. 

"We are excited to be working with VIZIO as it brings Windows 8 to its line-up of holiday PCs," said John Case, vice president, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft. "It's impressive to see VIZIO bringing its expertise in consumer entertainment devices to PCs with HD quality display and premium audio that will provide a rich experience for customers."

The PC line-up uses the third generation Intel® Core(TM) processors, with the Thin + Light starting at $849 and the All-in-One Touch PCs starting at $998. The 15.6" Notebook is also available, offering maximum performance along with the Full HD display, starting at $1,129.

Consumers can find the VIZIO All-in-One Touch PCs with Windows 8 on VIZIO.com as well as at key retailers such as Walmart, Walmart.com, Sam's Club, Amazon.com and MicrosoftStore.com this holiday, with pre-order for VIZIO Thin + Lights starting tomorrow on Amazon.com.  For VIZIO PC users operating Windows 7 looking to upgrade to Windows 8, please visit http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-US. For more information on VIZIO PCs visit VIZIO.com.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2012 VIZIO,Inc.  The V, VIZIO, Thin + Light and all names, logos and phrases are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

SRS Premium Sound HD is a trademark of DTS, Inc. though its acquisition of SRS Labs, Inc. in July 2012.

NVIDIA is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries.

HDMI( )is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Intel, Intel( )Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows and Microsoft Signature are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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CONTACT: Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405,  cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com, Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768,  jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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

Which ACL Music Festival Stage has Fan Rockin' Right Now?

Social app Ponderoo lets ACL attendees see which live stage is getting the highest fan ranking as the band plays on

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 70,000-plus Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) attendees hit the entrance gates this weekend, it'll take a little strategy to catch the many acts playing across the eight stages.  Many bands overlap on the schedule, making it hard to know if you've made the best stage choice, or if another band is really wowing the crowd at another stage.

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Ponderoo, a new social app, lets festival-goers know which stage is hot at any given moment, based on the live rankings entered by attendees on their mobile devices.

"It's one thing to rank a band's overall performance.  It's a whole other thing to be able to let others know you like what's happening on stage right at that moment, whether it's a stirring vocal performance, a guitar solo, or just antics by the band," said Jennifer Dodson, Ponderoo's vice president.

No writing is required to express one's opinion on Ponderoo.  A simple tap of the mobile device screen is all that's needed.  Users tap high on their screen above the midline, called a "ripple", to express a positive opinion of what's just happened.  Ripple low to express a negative opinion.  Live events, like each stage at ACL, are organized as "Ponds" so users know which stage the feedback relates to.

In addition to seeing their friends' individual ripple lines, users can also choose to display the "world", which shows an aggregated opinion line of everyone in the Pond.  If a user wants to send a message to a friend or group of friends in Ponderoo, they can do so by utilizing the "splash" feature.

"No one wants to say they missed a great act because they didn't know that a particular stage was really killing it.  This is one way to keep track of all of the ACL stages and let fellow festival-goers voice where they think the action is," added Dodson.

Ponderoo, a free app available on the iTunes Store for the iPhone and iPad, was developed for live social interaction scenarios, including TV, concerts, and sporting events.  Ponderoo, LLC is a private start-up based in Austin, Texas.

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CONTACT: Jennifer C. Dodson, Ponderoo, LLC, +1 (512) 970-0205, jenniferd@ponderoo.com, http://www.ponderoo.com

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

New WD® Wi-Fi Range Extender Instantly Boosts Home Wireless Coverage

Leading Edge 3x3 Antenna Array Design Delivers Reliable Wi-Fi Speeds at Farther Distances

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a subsidiary of Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC), and a world leader in external storage and solutions for today's connected life, today unveils its My Net(TM) Wi-Fi(TM) Range Extender to expand wireless home networks into out-of-reach areas of the home. Following the introduction of its first line of wireless home networking products, the acclaimed My Net family of HD dual-band routers, the selectable dual-band My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender provides faster, stronger and more reliable wireless network coverage to computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, media players, smart TVs and other Wi-Fi connected devices that suffer from a weak Wi-Fi signal within the home.

"Today's home is filled with multiple Wi-Fi connected devices simultaneously streaming movies, music and TV shows on services such as Netflix(TM), Hulu Plus(TM), VUDU(®) and others," explains Scott Vouri, general manager for WD's connected life solutions group. "The My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender provides faster speeds at greater distances, enabling HD streaming to the outermost areas of the home."

My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender's power comes from its 3x3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antenna array design, versus the 2x2 design used by most competitive products. This design enables customers to significantly extend the Wi-Fi signal from their existing routers or gateways, letting them enjoy HD streaming movies, online gaming and video calls in remote areas of the home with the fastest wireless-N speeds possible. The range extender also features a Gigabit Ethernet port, providing a high-speed Internet connection for distant, wired-only entertainment devices.

Setup of the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender is a simple two step process, with no installation CD or software needed. Customers can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect the range extender to their existing home network with a push of a button. Then they can use the convenient Wi-Fi signal strength indicator lights on the front of the range extender to find the optimal signal-boosting location in their home. Once all the indicator lights are lit, the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender is in the best location to provide maximum performance. The My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender is compatible with all Wi-Fi certified routers and gateways, as well as all wireless Wi-Fi standards, from 802.11a to 802.11ac.

Availability and Pricing 
My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender is available now at select U.S. retailers and online at wdstore.com. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $89.99 USD. 

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

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

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

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CONTACT: Steven Johansson, WD Public Relations, +1-949-672-9940, steven.johansson@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

Bluegiga Releases the Next Generation iWRAP5 Bluetooth® Stack

ESPOO, Finland, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Bluegiga announces today the availability of its next generation iWRAP[TM] Bluetooth
3.0 stack, iWRAP5 for Bluegiga's Bluetooth Classic Modules. It adds new advanced features,
such as iAP support for Apple accessory developers, Hands-Free Profile v.1.6 with Wide
Band Speech codec, Continua 1.5 support for the Health Device Profile, as well as many
other new features and improvements built to simplify Bluetooth connectivity and device
management.

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    One of the major features in iWRAP5 is Apple iAP protocol support that allows
developers to create Bluetooth-enabled accessories capable of interfacing to Apple iOS
applications. For example, the iWRAP5's iAP implementation includes features for automatic
download and launch of an iOS application when the accessory connects via Bluetooth.
iWRAP5 also provides a seamless transition from the iAP profile to Bluetooth SPP profile
allowing accessory developers to create accessories that work with Apple iOS devices and
devices that support the SPP profile, such as Android phones and tablets.

    The iWRAP5 introduces several new audio features including Hands-Free Profile v.1.6
and Wide Bands Speech codec, also known as HD voice. The Wide Band Speech provides 16kHz
bandwidth for Bluetooth hands-free connections significantly improving the audio quality
and user experience for applications, such as Apple's Siri voice recognition or Skype
phone calls over Bluetooth. In addition, the iWRAP5 optionally includes CSR's aptX(R)
codec for enhancing stereo audio quality for A2DP applications and the fifth generation
CVC[TM] noise reduction and echo cancellation algorithm for headset and hands-free
applications.

    The Bluegiga iWRAP5 Bluetooth stack offers Continua 1.5 support for the Health Device
Profile, advanced Bluetooth HID profile support and more than twenty other new features
and improvements for supporting Bluetooth device management and connection flexibility.

    The iWRAP[TM] Bluetooth stack also supports twelve other Bluetooth profiles including:
SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, MAP, PBAP, HFP, HID and OBEX, allowing accessory manufacturers to create
truly versatile devices.

    Bluegiga iWRAP software versions for comparison
http://www.bluegiga.com/iWRAP_software

    Further information about Bluegiga iWRAP Software:
http://www.bluegiga.com/files/bluegiga/Pub%20files/iWRAP_presentation_2.pdf

    The new iWRAP5 firmware is available for Bluegiga's WT12, WT11i, WT41 and WT32
Bluetooth classic modules and can be deployed to existing products as a firmware upgrade.
The iWRAP5 Bluetooth stack is now available at http://www.bluegiga.com/support.

    For more information, please contact:

    sales@bluegiga.com

    Get exclusive information on Bluegiga and the industry:

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    The Bluetooth word, mark, and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by The
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (c) 2001-2012 Copyright Bluegiga Technologies. All rights reserved.

    About Bluegiga Technologies Inc. Bluegiga Technologies Inc. provides Bluetooth-based
wireless module and access device solutions to OEMs, integrators and teleoperators. The
secure, cost-effective and easy to integrate devices are used by industry leaders in the
areas of health and medical, automotive, audio, industrial, and consumer applications.
Bluegiga was founded in 2000 with head office in Finland and sales offices in United
States and Hong Kong. Through distribution network Bluegiga has presence in more than 65
countries worldwide. http://www.bluegiga.com

    About Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range of wireless standards for personal
connectivity from a wide range of electronic devices. The technology is now available in
its fourth version of the core specification and continues to develop, building on its
inherent strengths -a small-form factor radio, low power, low costs, built-in security,
strength, accessibility, and ad hoc networking abilities. The installed Bluetooth devices
were over one billion products at the end of 2006, making it the only well-known choice
for developers, product manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

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Atmel Expands Automotive-Qualified maXTouch Controller Family for In-Car Control Systems

Industry's First Touch Solution for Gloved Finger Operation Now Supports Touchpads Up to 7 Inches in Automobiles

HEILBRONN, Germany, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(®) Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced new automotive-qualified maXTouch(®) controllers for in-car control systems. These new devices will bring today's smartphone experience into contemporary cars, even for drivers wearing gloves. Expanding the Atmel portfolio of maXTouch automotive-qualified devices, the new mXT143E and mXT224E touch controllers are designed for small automotive touchscreens and touchpads up to 7 inches in diameter such as center stack displays, navigation systems, radio human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and rear-seat entertainment systems.

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By addressing smaller screen and touch-pad sizes, the mXT143E and mXT224E controllers complement the company's growing family of automotive-qualified touchscreen controllers that support screens/pads from 2 to 12 inches in diameter.

With these new automotive-qualified maXTouch devices, Atmel strengthens its position as a market-leading touch innovator and supplier. The maXTouch family is known for its superior performance and rich feature set, including unlimited touches, fast response time, touch precision, robust operation and low power consumption.

Dedicated Embedded Functionality for Automotive

The mXT143E and mXT224E are fully automotive-qualified according to AEC-Q100. The touchscreen controllers provide embedded functionalities that meet specific automotive design requirements, including high-temperature behavior and reliable operation in harsh environments and with gloved fingers.

The high signal-to-noise ratio of 80:1 makes these devices ideal for very noisy environments. The devices provide full support for gloved hand operation on automotive touchscreens and pads.

The mXT143E and mXT224E embed X/Y position calculation as well as post-processing algorithms such as eliminating unintended touches. With touchscreens and pads based on these new maXTouch controllers, users can perform multi-touch gestures (pinch, stretch, etc.), while unintended touches, such as a resting hand on the screen, are rejected.

The devices feature true 12-bit touch functionality with independent X/Y tracking for up to 10 concurrent touches in real-time, allowing for the highest linearity and accuracy. Adaptation to high-resolution displays is easy and quick. The user-configurable ratio of X and Y lines supports a variety of aspect ratios from 4:3 to 16:9.

"Atmel brings the consumer touch experience into the automobile, even when drivers are wearing gloves," said Stephan Thaler, marketing director for automotive touch products, Atmel Corporation. "With the new mXT143E and mXT224E devices, also smaller automotive touch applications, such as touchscreens and curved touchpads in the center stack, are made possible with just one single controller, reducing development time, system complexity and cost for the system designer."

Additional maXTouch capabilities targeting automotive applications include frequency hopping during burst generation, self calibration, detect integration addressing EMI/EMC requirements and high reliability in harsh environments. With a scan speed of up to 280Hz, design engineers can provide character recognition for alpha-numeric inputs to the automotive HMI interfaces, another key feature for modern cars.

Availability

Samples of automotive-qualified mXT143E and mXT224E touch controllers are available now in TQFP48 packages. Mass production will start the end of October 2012. Demo kits for both devices are also available to support design-in and shorten time to market.

About Atmel

Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

© 2012 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, maXTouch(®) and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

More Information:

More information on automotive-qualified maXTouch mXT143E/mXT224E touch controller families is available at: http://www.atmel.com/microsite/maxtouch_eseries_automotive/

To see the latest Atmel videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube. You can follow Atmel on Twitter http://www.atmel.com/twitter or on Facebook at http://www.atmel.com/facebook.

Press Contacts:

Dr. Susanne Herchner, Marcom Director Automotive
Phone: +49 7131 67-2081, Email:  susanne.herchner@atmel.com

Agnes Toan, PR Manager
Phone: +1 408 487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

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South Shore Health Systems, Inc. Partners with Practice Fusion to Help New York Doctors go Paperless

As the exclusive EMR vendor of the New York IPA, Practice Fusion will help SSHS doctors qualify for stimulus incentives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Practice Fusion, the nation's largest doctor-patient community, and South Shore Health Systems, Inc. (SSHS), an individual practice association (IPA) supporting over 600 physicians based in New York, are partnering to offer a free and easy Electronic Medical Records (EMR) option to the solo and small practices in their network.

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Approximately 80 percent of the primary care physicians in the SSHS network are currently using paper records. This exclusive partnership will ensure that all physicians are able to go digital with Practice Fusion and qualify for Meaningful Use incentive dollars.

"Practice Fusion is a turnkey solution for physicians in our group," said Gilbert Makabali, MD, President of South Shore Health Systems, Inc. "By offering Practice Fusion for free, we are making it possible for all medical professionals in New York to have the opportunity to receive Meaningful Use incentives, without the cost and time commitment required by other vendors."

Key Facts:

    --  Practice Fusion will be the recommended EMR for the South Shore Health
        Systems, Inc. network
    --  Practice Fusion will provide on-site training for the SSHS team
    --  With the help of Practice Fusion's Support and Account Management teams,
        SSHS is building a task force to implement Practice Fusion in their
        offices
    --  SSHS supports over 600 physicians, forty-eight percent of whom are
        focused on primary care
"Solo and small practices like those in the South Shore Health Systems network need a free EMR solution--they don't have the resources for expensive legacy EMRs," said Todd Martin, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Practice Fusion. "With the help of SSHS, we're able to offer physicians like these a free alternative that also allows them to receive Meaningful Use incentives that can be invested back into their practices."

To learn more about Practice Fusion or this partnership, please visit http://www.practicefusion.com/pages/ccn-contact-us.html

Practice Fusion provides a free, web-based EMR system to physicians. With medical charting, scheduling, e-prescribing (eRx), lab integrations, referral letters, Meaningful Use certification, unlimited support and a Personal Health Record for patients, Practice Fusion's EMR software addresses the complex needs of today's healthcare providers and disrupts the health IT status quo. Practice Fusion is the fastest growing electronic medical record community in the country with more than 150,000 users serving 50 million patients. The company closed a $34 million Series C financing led by Artis Ventures in June. For more information about Practice Fusion, please visit http://www.practicefusion.com

Press Contact   
Stephanie Schlegel   
Email: sschlegel@practicefusion.com   
Location: San Francisco   
Phone: 415.692.7186

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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

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

SAN FRANCISCO, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

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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
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RetailMeNot.com Launches Webisode Series to Share the Holiday Shopping Story of OctoNovemCember(TM)

RetailMeNot's holiday hub (http://www.retailmenot.com/holiday) will enable shoppers to get Black Friday-type deals each day from now through the end of the shopping season--with help from Pumpkin-Headed Turkey Claus(TM)

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Twas the night before we all shopped and RetailMeNot (http://www.retailmenot.com), the biggest online coupon site in the United States, announced the release of the first segment of its webisode series that introduces the holiday shopping story of OctoNovemCember(TM). 

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"OctoNovemCember is no fairy tale," said Jill Balis, senior vice president of marketing for WhaleShark Media, Inc., the operator of RetailMeNot.com. "Consumers across the country are starting their holiday shopping earlier than ever and continue to hunt for deals to stretch their budgets. Merchants are competing to provide incentives, compelling offers and great discounts to capture as much of their share of holiday spend as they can from now through the end of the year."

Those interested in watching the webisode series, learning more about OctoNovemCember and catching a glimpse of the shopping holiday's king, the Pumpkin-Headed Turkey Claus,(TM) can visit the newly launched online holiday hub at http://www.retailmenot.com/holiday.

In addition to sharing the story of OctoNovemCember, the holiday deals hub will soon feature deep discounts for the entire holiday shopping season through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and onward through Christmas. RetailMeNot's staff is diving into its database of 500,000+ coupons from tens of thousands of merchants and will soon -- on a daily basis -- feature select retailers and well-known brands with the best available online and in-store deals.

Merchants interested in reaching millions of consumers and participating in the celebration of OctoNovemCember can email advertise@whalesharkmedia.com.

Share the Video and Win!

And the treats keep coming! To help spread the word of this season of deals, RetailMeNot also announced that it will be giving away $1,000 shopping sprees weekly to people who share the story of OctoNovemCember! Viewers can share the video through email, Facebook or Twitter for a chance to win. The more ways you share, the more chances to win. For terms and conditions, visit: http://retailmenot.extole.com/terms.

Video and share features are available at http://www.retailmenot.com/holiday.

About RetailMeNot.com
RetailMeNot.com (http://www.retailmenot.com) is the leading consumer destination for collaborative online coupon, deal and promotional code hunting and sharing. Our mission is to help consumers save money and enjoy a hassle-free discount shopping experience. Since November 2006, our users have shared hundreds of thousands of deals and offers from retailers from across the globe. Online coupons are rated and ranked by users, ensuring that quality deals rise to the top and expired coupons drop down the list. RetailMeNot.com is operated by WhaleShark Media, Inc., the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals.

Shopping on the go? Download the RetailMeNot Coupons App for iPhone and Android phones to access Hot Deals, browse top coupons, popular stores and categories and get thousands of online and in-store coupons to shop when you want, where you want. Make sure to "like" RetailMeNot.com on Facebook, follow the company via Twitter @retailmenot and add us on Google+.

About WhaleShark Media, Inc.
WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe. WhaleShark Media experiences more than 400 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; http://www.Deals2Buy.com; http://www.CouponSeven.com; and http://www.CouponShare.com. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).

Be sure to "like" WhaleShark Media on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @whalesharkmedia.

Media Contacts:
Brian Hoyt
WhaleShark Media (operator of RetailMeNot.com)
+1 512 777 2957
bhoyt@whalesharkmedia.com

Kristen Nelson
WhaleShark Media (operator of RetailMeNot.com)
+1 832 398 5792
knelson@whalesharkmedia.com

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retailmenot@allisonpr.com

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Development Commences On TagLikeMe Android App Version Targeting A Potential 300 Million Mobile Devices

LONDON, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG, Frankfurt M6C1; WKN A1JZ03), has commenced development of the mobile Android app version of its social search, tag and sharing platform TagLikeMe.

TagLikeMe.com is a new, shared social information network that allows individuals or groups to search, tag 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.

Google's Android platform is designed primarily for smart phones and tablets, however the open and customizable nature of the operating system allows it to be used on other electronics, including laptops and netbooks, smartbooks, ebook readers, and smart TVs (Google TV). It is considered the fastest growing mobile platform in the world used by more than 300 million devices.

"We are pleased to be moving forward this quickly on our app development for the Android mobile platform", states Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp. "We expect that it will become a major part of our traffic from the mobile community. With Google Play reaching about 1.5 billion app installs per month(1), we're certain that the Android platform is a great showcase for our totally unique search, tag and share technology. We are striving to become one of the most useful and most downloaded mobile apps on the market. We are convinced that Droid users will find our product extremely useful and begin adopting TagLikeMe as the new standard for social search and share technology."

Management has scheduled the roll out the new Android mobile app version of TagLikeMe in Q4 2012. Google has not approved this app for distribution through the Google Play marketplace.

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.

(1) Source: http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2012/06/google-play-developers-make-more-from-in-app-purchases-than-app-sales.php

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

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

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