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Penton Media Invests in GreenPoint Partners to Build Online "Energy Efficiency Marketplace"

"Green Per Square Foot" will connect contractors with millions of businesses seeking services, starting with mandated switch to more efficient lighting

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move signaling the company's strategic push into the fast-growing field of business-to-business sustainability services, Penton Media today announced its investment in a strategic alliance with Chicago-based GreenPoint Partners to develop and commercialize "Green Per Square Foot (PSF)", a web-based "energy efficiency marketplace."

GreenPSF will enable building owners, managers and end-users to determine ways to operate more efficient facilities, and match up with solutions providers to help implement their plans.

The service will launch in November, and will be accessible to anyone. Initial marketing will focus on Penton customers, a target audience of some six million business decision-makers in 16 industry sectors who use the company's media products and services.

GreenPSF will launch with a focus on helping businesses capitalize on lighting retrofits - switching from older systems to more efficient alternatives, including modern fluorescents and LEDs. In the near future, the platform will expand to include energy procurement, HVAC, motors, solar, and other product categories.

"As new government-mandated efficiency standards are phased in, there is a mad scramble among building owners and managers to figure out the cost benefits of transitioning from existing building systems to more efficient alternatives, and to do it sooner rather than later," said Warren N. Bimblick, senior vice president, strategy and business development at Penton. "Given the fact that Penton's National Real Estate Investor, Industry Week, Supermarket News, Waste Age, American City and County, American School and University and a dozen other titles have several million readers with a vested interest in making a smart switch, we think there is a significant business opportunity to launch GreenPSF in serving the enormous demand for lighting and other efficiency retrofits, particularly in these core market sectors."

Bimblick noted GreenPSF is an initiative of the new Penton Sustainability Practice being led by Jonathan A. Schein.

Penton selected GreenPoint to co-develop GreenPSF because of its experience as an energy management and sustainability consulting firm for commercial real estate interests, a primary target market for this new service. The GreenPoint team brings decades of collective success in energy, real estate, finance, and operations to GreenPSF.

"In every business, the cost of operating facilities is at the mercy of energy prices, technologies, equipment performance, financial incentives and the ROI case to change," said GreenPoint Partners CEO Dustin Gellman. "Our partnership with Penton recognizes the resource challenges every business faces, and gives each one of them access to a robust, qualified suite of cost-saving tools, professional advisors and sustainable products that can return measurable performance results."

About Penton Media, Inc.

As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton knows business and how to create and disseminate the vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis, and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed. The Company is headquartered in New York City with approximately 1,100 employees across key locations throughout the world including New York; Cleveland; Chicago; Overland Park, Kansas; Boulder, Colorado; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Hong Kong. Penton is a privately held company owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information, visit http://www.penton.com.

About GreenPoint Partners

GreenPoint is an energy efficiency information services company. Our mission is to provide building owners with actionable insights and facilitate sustainability improvements. Through our Green Per Square Foot platform, we collect and analyze building data, show owners and tenants how to save money, and connect them to solutions providers - including utilities, product manufacturers, installers, and financiers.

CONTACTS
For Penton:
Chris Meyer, Director, Corporate Communications
Phone: (212) 204-4259
Email: chris.meyer@penton.com

For GreenPoint Partners:
Dustin Gellman, CEO
Phone: (312) 725-4678
Email: dgellman@greenpointpartners.com

SOURCE  Penton Media, Inc.

Penton Media, Inc.

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

Game Insight Delves Behind The Looking Glass With MIRRORS OF ALBION

CREATOR OF SMASH-HIT MYSTERY MANOR UNVEILS NEXT IPAD HIDDEN OBJECT GAME SET IN UNIQUE FANTASY WORLD

MOSCOW and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Insight, a world leader in publishing and developing mobile and social games and the creator of the international megahit Mystery Manor, has revealed their next triumph: Mirrors of Albion, a hidden object adventure, coming soon for iPad.

Mirrors of Albion casts players as a detective in an alternate version of Victorian England, a world that combines the suspenseful mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with the dreamy fantasy of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. As a new detective on the streets of London, players must do battle with more than 30 varieties of street thugs and shadowy crime bosses in the employ of the sinister Red Queen, seeking occasional aid from Constable Cheshire Jr. and the inscrutable Mad Hatter.

When they aren't fighting the criminal element, players will explore the gorgeous, hand-painted world of Mirrors of Albion, traipsing the streets of London in search of clues for their next case. Mirrors of Albion will offer tons of unique, story-driven quests that will challenge players to look closely and think fast as they solve hidden-object puzzles in numerous, brain-teasing modes, judiciously using more than two-dozen powerful hint objects and carefully weighing evidence supplied by a memorable cast of colorful characters.

Mirrors of Albion's beautiful artwork, unusual setting, and engrossing hidden-object gameplay is sure to draw in both new players and veterans of hidden-object games such as Mystery Manor. The game will debut on iPad and will appear on additional platforms in the near future. Keep an eye out for this unique new hidden object adventure when it's released for iPad this October.

Visit the official Mirrors of Albion Web site: http://www.mirrorsofalbion.com

Don't forget to check out our official trailer on YouTube: Mirrors of Albion Official Trailer

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About Game Insight
Founded in 2010, Game Insight is a global-facing developer and publisher of varied, user-focused, and free-to-play games for all major mobile and social platforms, including iOS, Android, Facebook, and Web. We are a team of more than 400 passionate game developers who actually play games ourselves. Our internal network consists of more than a dozen different studios that constantly create and update high-quality games, many of which have already become #1 top-grossing hits in mobile application stores and on social networks around the world, which has led Game Insight to build a global audience of more than 500 million active users per month. Visit http://www.game-insight.com/ for more info.

SOURCE  Game Insight

Game Insight

CONTACT: John Kopp, PR Director, +1-917-443-5711, kopp@game-insight.us

Web Site: http://www.game-insight.com

Residents Of Meadville, Pennsylvania To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

MEADVILLE, Pa., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice and high-speed Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in the Meadville area by activating a new cell site. The new site provides more customers in the area with access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network which first launched in the Meadville area in July 2012.

The new cell site in Crawford County improves coverage and expands the 4G LTE network in the following areas:

    --  North along Rt. 86 to Craig Road;
    --  South into Meadville;
    --  West to Park Avenue, and;
    --  East along Wayland Road on State Route 77.
The site improves wireless voice and data services--in fact, with 4G LTE, customers will experience data connections at speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Pennsylvanians are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania. Verizon Wireless invests on average more than $6 billion annually in its network to stay ahead of the growing demand. The company's ongoing network investment totals more than $70 billion nationally since it was formed. This includes the introduction and continued expansion of 4G LTE.

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Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Pennsylvania by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-561-2605, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer O'Rourke For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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

Virtus Investment Partners Establishes Newfound Investments

New affiliated manager to offer disciplined, rules-based investment solutions

HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today announced it has established Newfound Investments, a new investment manager that will expand Virtus' offerings of innovative investment solutions by adding disciplined, rules-based strategies to manage a variety of asset classes.

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Virtus established Newfound Investments in partnership with Newfound Research, a financial technology firm that will provide access to proprietary research and asset allocation models. Newfound Research, which has a minority interest in the new firm, is known for its absolute U.S. sector exposure recommendations used by investment management companies and advisors.

The first strategies that will be managed by Newfound Investments using Newfound Research's exclusive tactical models will be three new "Virtus Disciplined" open-end mutual funds. Virtus has filed registrations for the Virtus Disciplined Equity Style Fund, Virtus Disciplined Select Bond Fund, and Virtus Disciplined Select Country Fund. Corey Hoffstein, co-founder and chief investment officer of Newfound Research and chief investment officer of Newfound Investments, will be a portfolio manager for the new funds.

George R. Aylward, Virtus' president and chief executive officer, said the addition of Newfound Investments and the introduction of the "Virtus Disciplined" funds as Newfound Investments' initial strategies "continue our tradition of offering exclusive, innovative products that financial advisors can use to assist their clients in meeting their long-term financial goals.

"We believe there is an ever-increasing demand among financial advisors to offer their clients portfolios that have a disciplined investment thesis and, more importantly, explainable and repeatable results," Aylward said. "The markets have evolved greatly over the past decade, and there is a need to deliver investment solutions that can capture performance using rules-based tactical allocation methodologies that focus on generating dependable outcomes rather than chasing performance."

"With today's changing market conditions, portfolios need to be nimble in their execution, and we believe financial advisors will welcome the opportunity to access the 'Virtus Disciplined' funds that use our innovative customized allocation methodologies to create a more consistent fit between portfolio behavior and investor expectations," said Tom Rosedale, co-founder and chief executive officer of Newfound Research. "We are excited about this partnership because it combines Virtus' product expertise and strong retail distribution capabilities with Newfound Research's proprietary technology based on our intellectual capital."

Aylward noted that the addition of Newfound Investments' proprietary capabilities is an expansion of Virtus' multi-manager, multi-strategy investment model, which features exclusive, well-diversified investment solutions from institutional-quality managers, available on a majority of the nation's financial intermediary platforms. Newfound Investments is the second new investment manager added as a Virtus affiliate this year.

About the 'Virtus Disciplined' funds

Newfound Investments will employ a rules-based methodology that provides the optimal asset class exposure and holding period in three open-end mutual funds Virtus has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The three funds, expected to be available to investors later this year, are:

    --  Virtus Disciplined Equity Style Fund. A common investor dilemma is when
        to shift investments between growth- and value-oriented stocks, and this
        fund will use the Newfound Relative Exposure Model to identify and
        capture relative outperformance trends between the two styles. The fund
        will tactically shift investments between three value-oriented and three
        growth-oriented exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track all market caps
        of the Russell indices.
    --  Virtus Disciplined Select Bond Fund. Given changes in interest rates,
        inflation, economic conditions, and credit cycles, investors have
        difficulty discerning the distinct performance patterns of fixed income
        assets. This fund will utilize signals from the Newfound Relative
        Exposure Model to tactically shift between six ETFs in three
        fixed-income asset classes: Treasuries, Treasury Inflation-Protected
        Securities (TIPS), and investment grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
    --  Virtus Disciplined Select Country Fund. Designed to allow international
        equity investors to capitalize on the significant performance
        disparities among non-U.S. equity markets, this fund will tactically
        allocate among ETFs that invest in 12 developed countries within the
        MSCI EAFE® index by using the Newfound Absolute Exposure Model, which
        generates positive or negative exposure recommendations for each
        country.
About Newfound Research LLC

Newfound is an independent financial technology and product innovation firm offering clients agile and accessible quantitative solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Newfound has collaborated with clients to create products rooted in quantitative integrity, requiring both quantitative depth and qualitative insight, that deliver a more consistent fit between portfolio behavior and investor expectations. Newfound's utilities range from proprietary tactical timing models and proprietary risk measures to customized allocation techniques. For more information about Newfound, visit thinknewfound.com.

About Virtus Investment Partners

Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand. Virtus Investment Partners offers access to a variety of investment styles across multiple disciplines to meet a wide array of investor needs. Its affiliated managers include Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Euclid Advisors LLC, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC, Newfleet Asset Management, LLC, Newfound Investments, LLC, Rampart Investment Management Co., LLC, and Zweig Advisers LLC. Additional information can be found at http://www.virtus.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements.  All statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs or expectations, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "expect," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "could," "continue," "project," or similar statements or variations of such terms.  Our forward-looking statements are based on a series of expectations, assumptions and projections about our company, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and involve substantial risks and uncertainty as described in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available on our website at http://www.virtus.com under "Investor Relations."  All of our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only. The company can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially. You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

A registration statement relating to the three new funds described herein has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective.  These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.  This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

The funds mentioned involve the following risks:

Credit Risk. The risk that the issuer of a security will fail to pay interest or principal in a timely manner, or that negative perceptions of the issuer's ability to make such payments will cause the price of the security to decline.  Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Risk. The risk that the value of an ETF will be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track, or that the costs to the fund of owning shares of the ETF will exceed those the fund would incur by investing in such securities directly. Fund of Funds Risk. The risk that the underlying funds in which the fund invests will expose the fund to negative performance and additional expenses associated with investment in such funds, and increased volatility. High Yield-High Risk Fixed Income Securities (Junk Bonds) Risk. The risk that the issuers of high yield-high risk securities in the fund's portfolio will default, that the prices of such securities will be volatile, and that the securities will not be liquid. Interest Rate Risk. The risk that when interest rates rise, the values of the fund's debt securities, especially those with longer maturities, will fall. Market Volatility Risk. The risk that the value of the securities in which the fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and/or general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or may last for extended periods. U.S. Government Securities Risk. The risk that U.S. Government securities in the fund's portfolio will be subject to price fluctuations, or that an agency or instrumentality will default on an obligation not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.  Equity Securities Risk. The risk that events negatively affecting issuers, industries or financial markets in which the fund invests will impact the value of the stocks held by the fund and thus, the value of the fund's shares over short or extended periods. Growth Stocks Risk. The risk that the fund will underperform when growth investing is out of favor or that the fund's investments will not appreciate as anticipated. Small and Medium Market Capitalization Companies. Investments in small and medium market capitalization companies may be more volatile than investments in larger companies. Value Stocks Risk. The risk that the fund will underperform when value investing is out of favor or that the fund's investments will not appreciate in value as anticipated. Foreign Investing Risk. The risk that the prices of foreign securities may be more volatile than those of their domestic counterparts.

The MSCI EAFE® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that measures developed foreign market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is calculated on a total return basis with net dividends reinvested. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

Virtus Mutual Funds are distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member, FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

SOURCE  Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

CONTACT: Jacob Green, Kwittken & Company, +1-646-747-7145, jgreen@kwitco.com; Joe Fazzino, Virtus Investment Partners, +1-860-263-4725, joe.fazzino@virtus.com

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

Verizon Wireless And Oceanic Time Warner Cable To Deliver Great TV Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences - For The Home And On The Go In Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) today announced they are teaming up in Hawaii to offer new and existing customers greater choice, value and convenience in their wireless and entertainment packages.  Customers in Hawaii can now purchase packages of Oceanic Time Warner Cable residential TV, Internet and phone services and Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets from both companies and may be eligible to receive a Visa((TM)) prepaid debit card valued up to $200.

Markets launching today include locations on Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island.  This year, Time Warner Cable and Verizon Wireless began joint marketing initiative in cities in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, New England, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Both companies expect to launch these packages and services in additional Time Warner Cable communities in the coming months.

Customers can select from a range of offers that include residential TV, Internet, home phone and mobile service.  One example is Time Warner Cable's Ultimate Internet service which can be purchased along with a Verizon Wireless data plan, smartphone or tablet.

"This is a big win for customers looking for a more complete entertainment and communications offering for inside the home and wherever they go," said Bob Barlow, President of Oceanic Time Warner Cable.  "The joining together of products and services from Time Warner Cable and Verizon Wireless into a single offer provides customers more choice, convenience and greater value."

"Our collaboration with Time Warner Cable was built on the foundation that wireless, communications and entertainment are important in the lifestyles of our mutual customer base," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless.  "Our goal is to deliver a solid product with long-term value to the end user, resulting in an enjoyable experience.  Oceanic Time Warner Cable continues to deliver quality entertainment and communications services in Hawaii and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the perfect complement to round out the package."

For additional information, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/twc or http://www.twc.com/verizonwireless.  Customers can sign up for these packages in person at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or over the phone at 1-888-535-0187 or 1-800-TWCABLE.

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail locations in Hawaii:

    --  Kukui Grove Center and Kukui Marketplace, 3-2600 Kaumualii Highway,
        Lihue, HI 96766
    --  Pacific Guardian Tower, 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814
    --  Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
    --  Moanalua Center, 930 Valkenburgh Street, Honolulu, HI 96818
    --  Pearlridge Mall, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI 96701
    --  Kapolei Commons, 4450 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707
    --  Windward Mall, 45-056 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744
    --  75-5595 Palani Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Oceanic Time Warner Cable
Oceanic currently delivers a diverse selection of entertainment and information services by way of an advanced fiber optic/coax network to more than 400,000 households, schools and businesses on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai and the Big Island. Among its products are TV, Internet and Phone services.  The company has provided quality cable service for Hawaii residents since 1969.

About Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high?speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting more than 15 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to wireless carriers and, through its NaviSite subsidiary, managed and outsourced information technology solutions and cloud services. Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at http://www.timewarnercable.com, http://www.twcbc.com, http://www.navisite.com, and http://www.twcmedia.com.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com; Caroline Witherspoon or Malia Chung, Becker Communications, Inc., +1-808-533-4165

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

Worldlink: Company Update

LONDON, October 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Worldlink Group Plc ("Worldlink" or the "Company") wish to announce that Stephen
Pearson and Sports Media Gaming Limited ("SMG") are no longer contracted with Worldlink to
act as Chief Marketing Officer. Proceedings have been issued against Worldlink by SMG, the
result of which is the publication in the London Gazette of a notice of winding-up of the
Company. The Company is defending the winding up petition and the Company has prepared a
counterclaim based on non-performance and, after detailed investigation, a substantial
counter-claim for damages based on breaches of professional confidentiality.

    Notes to Editors

    About Worldlink

    Worldlink is one of the UK's leading real-time mobile applications companies with
patented technology that allows information held on the mobile device to be updated
automatically without the need for a manual refresh. Information is delivered via a mobile
telecommunications network in real time, whilst intelligently minimising the bandwidth
required to transmit the data. The technology is patent protected in the US and UK and is
patent pending in Europe. Worldlink has already licensed its patents to leading
institutions in the financial and technology sectors and is furthering this process in the
UK, US and Europe. For more information about Worldlink and its businesses please visit
http://www.worldlink-products.com.

       
        Contact
        For further information please contact:
        Neil Riches +44(0)1737-221-078
        Managing Director
        Worldlink Group Plc

Worldlink

National STOP. THINK. CONNECT.(TM) Campaign Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary and Achieves Rapid Growth Since Launch

Expands Beyond U.S. Borders with Public Safety Canada Partnership for "Get Cyber Safe" Campaign

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As leaders of the national STOP. THINK. CONNECT.(TM) Campaign on cybersecurity awareness, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which leads the effort in the Federal Government, today announced that the public-private partnership has achieved significant growth since its launch on October 4, 2010 in conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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Among many celebrated achievements - including continued expansion of the use of STOP. THINK. CONNECT. messaging by founding companies and DHS's creation of a National Network of supporting organizations - is the expansion beyond U.S. borders through new partnerships. This includes a recently signed Memorandum of Cooperation with Public Safety Canada and its Get Cyber Safe Campaign.  The partnership will align efforts from both campaigns as they strive to increase the understanding of cyber threats and empower Internet users to be safer and more secure online.

"As we begin National Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're excited to celebrate the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Campaign's continued expansion," said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance. "We are proud that this message has reached millions of people and thankful for the continued support we receive from government and industry to bring the online safety messaging to larger audiences."

APWG Secretary General Peter Cassidy said, "The STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Campaign is now well on its way to gaining a global footprint, as it should to achieve maximal effectiveness. The countries and multilateral treaty organizations, trade groups and standards bodies we're working with today will quickly propel the campaign to global deployment."

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security leads efforts to cultivate the campaigns National Network of groups and organizations that advocate and promote cybersecurity messages. Through the National Network, the campaign works with several national youth-serving organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), YWCA, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) America, National 4-H Council (4-H), InfraGard and Girl Scouts of the USA to provide training and resources related to online safety and encourage their membership to spread the campaign messages related to cybersecurity, cyber safety, and cyber responsibility with kids and teens.

The White House continues to show support for the campaign as well. For the third year in a row, President Obama has encouraged people to STOP. THINK. CONNECT. through a recently released proclamation for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/10/01/presidential-proclamation-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2012). NCSAM is a national month of awareness held each October focusing on the need for improved online safety and security for all Americans.

Local government has also shown widespread support through organizations like the National Association of Counties. NACo's current president: Douglas County (Nebraska) Commissioner Chris Rodgers, has made cybersecurity a priority for county governments with the organization's Cybersecurity Task Force adopting STOP. THINK. CONNECT. as an education and awareness message.

Commissioner Rodgers added: "County governments play an important role in homeland security and are increasingly targets for hackers and viral attacks that could shut down county airports, water systems, electrical grids, and courthouses. I am pleased that the nation's counties are part of this important campaign to help all of us better understand potential cyber threats and strengthen our cyber security efforts."

In the private sector arena, the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Campaign is supported by many consumer-facing organizations that promote the campaign's messages in their own various ways. This includes efforts in conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month from:

    --  AT&T - the company's efforts for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
        are centered around KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE, a component of the broader
        STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign focused on raising consumer awareness and
        helping computer users keep their machines free from malware and
        botnets.  AT&T will be including KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE (both English and
        Spanish) on many of its wireline consumer bills during October.  AT&T is
        also supporting the broader awareness month through a variety of social
        media tools and is engaging employees through a series of events and
        training programs during October.
    --  Radio Disney's "The Download" powered by STOP. THINK. CONNECT. and NCSA
        - "The Download" is a special program designed to help middle school
        students stay safe online through a fun and interactive game show
        format. The program launched in conjunction with the NCSAM kick-off
        event in Omaha, Nebraska at local area schools and touches on topics
        including posting photos, distributing passwords and personal
        information, and speaking to strangers online. Radio Disney will
        continue to host "The Download" in middle schools across Chicago,
        Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Seattle and Portland, Maine beginning in
        November 2012.
    --  McAfee - the company continues its efforts to support STOP. THINK.
        CONNECT. by educating parents, teachers, and school kids about
        cybersafety through its Online Safety for Kids program. Now in its third
        year, the program has reached more than 25,000 school-age kids and
        McAfee plans to reach 50,000 in 2012 - 2013 in North America, Latin
        America and in locations where its employees live and work. To show its
        support of NCSAM, McAfee partnered with NCSA on a major survey examining
        Americans' online safety posture that reveals a substantial disconnect
        between perceptions and practices concerning online safety; it also
        joined forces with Everloop to use its leading, kid-friendly online
        social network to help reinforce online safety messages and will
        recognize partner support for the Online Safety for Kids program at the
        upcoming Partner Summit (FOCUS 2012) with its first Community Service
        Award for McAfee's partners.
    --  Microsoft - the company has been active in STOP. THINK. CONNECT. since
        its inception.  As a founding member of the initial convention formed in
        June 2009, Microsoft has made a number of unique contributions. This
        includes the production of five informative STC videos, one which was
        honored by the White House and the Department of Homeland Security.
        AT&T and Verizon also published these important videos on their
        websites.  Microsoft links to the STC website from its own key safety
        and security website, and includes the STC brand and message on many of
        its safety and security resources. It champions STC with governments,
        industry, and businesses around the world, and encourages individuals to
        exercise safer habits and practices when they go online. Microsoft is
        proud to continue serving as the industry representative for the STC
        board.
STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is experiencing strong momentum across the globe, which is a testament to the efforts growing momentum. In recent weeks Public Safety Canada, The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) have all joined the campaign. Canada has adopted STOP. THINK. CONNECT. and OAS and AP CERT joined as promotional collaborators to introduce member countries to the campaign.

The campaign's Partner Program aims to address the worldwide problems of online security and cybercrime by harmonizing messaging across the globe. Efforts thus far include translating the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. slogan, tips, and advice into 13 languages and making these materials available to international communities along with establishing domain names for the STC Campaign under more than 30 regional and national Top Level Domains.

The campaign's messages were created by the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention - a public-private partnership established in 2009 to develop the awareness effort. Information about founding STC Messaging Convention members is available at: http://stopthinkconnect.org/about-us/founders/.

The campaign's three easy, actionable steps: STOP. THINK. CONNECT. are easy to understand and apply. NCSA also advises all Internet users to take security measures, understand the consequences of their behavior and actions and enjoy the benefits of the Internet. Here are some additional tips and advice:

    --  Keep a Clean Machine: Keep all critical software--security software, Web
        browsers and operating systems--up to date.
    --  Protect Your Personal Information: Secure your accounts by making
        passwords long, strong and unique.
    --  Own Your Online Presence: Set security and privacy settings to your
        comfort level of sharing.
    --  When in Doubt, Throw it Out: If an email, social network post or text
        message looks suspicious, even if you know the source, delete it.
    --  Be a Good Online Citizen: Post only about others what you would have
        them post about you.
The STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Campaign's aforementioned accomplishments along with many others will be widely celebrated across the U.S. throughout National Cyber Security Awareness Month. NCSA is also releasing an infographic today in conjunction with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. that explores online safety practices of adult Internet users. The infographic is available for download at: http://www.staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/resources/ The STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Web Portal is available at http://www.stopthinkconnect.org and STC supporters can get the latest news and updates on Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.com/STOPTHINKCONNECT and at @STOPTHNKCONNECT.

About The National Cyber Security Alliance
The National Cyber Security Alliance is a non-profit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to educate and empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA board members include: ADP, AT&T, Bank of America, EMC Corporation, ESET, Facebook, Google, Intel, McAfee, Microsoft, PayPal, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Symantec, Trend Micro, Verizon and Visa. Visit http://www.staysafeonline.org for more information and join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/staysafeonline.

About the APWG

The APWG, a coalition of more than 2100 institutions, is the global industry, law enforcement, and government coalition focused on unifying the global response to electronic crime. APWG's http://www.apwg.org and education.apwg.org websites offer the public, industry and government agencies practical information about cybercrime. APWG also manages the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, the global online safety public awareness collaborative http://www.stopthinkconnect.org.

About  STOP. THINK. CONNECT.

The campaign was developed by the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, a public-private partnership established in 2009 and led by The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) and National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to develop and support a national cybersecurity awareness campaign.  The Department of Homeland Security provides the Federal Government's leadership for the campaign. Industry, government, non-profits and education institutions participate in STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Learn how to get involved at the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/STOPTHINKCONNECT, on Twitter at @STOPTHNKCONNECT, and the campaign website at http://www.stopthinkconnect.org.

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CONTACT: Aimee Larsen Kirkpatrick, National Cyber Security Alliance, aimee@staysafeonline.org, Krista Alestock, 463 Communications, +1-202-463-0013 x209, krista.alestock@463.com

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

LG Electronics Brings 3D Disney Blockbusters To LG Smart TV Platform

LG Promotional Coupon Lets Consumers Experience New 3D Titles

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has entered into an agreement with The Walt Disney Studios to add popular 3D movies for rental to the "3D World" application on LG's Smart TV platform.

Disney 3D content now available for rental includes such popular titles as the "Toy Story" trilogy and "Alice in Wonderland," among many others. Additional 3D blockbuster titles are scheduled for the coming months, including "Marvel's The Avengers," and Disney-Pixar's "Brave" on Nov. 13.

"Providing consumers with the latest blockbuster hits from Disney is another boost for Smart TV in the home and a perfect fit for our family approach to enjoying our home entertainment products," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA.

"Having these titles available through our Smart TV platform and on our CINEMA 3D HDTVs speaks volumes about LG's commitment to continuously broadening the breadth of our offerings and partnerships so that consumers of all ages have access to an endless amount of  entertainment, from online games to applications, broadcast and now Disney movie titles," Fishler said.

The addition of Disney content to the Smart TV platform addresses the desire for more 3D programming and complements LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs most of which come with six pairs of 3D eyewear and are designed to deliver a comfortable, movie-theater-like 3D experience for the whole family. To give families a chance to experience this new 3D content, LG is offering a $50 redeemable coupon to new Smart TV buyers through Oct. 6. New Smart TV buyers can get the coupon at http://www.lg.com/3Dworld.

The 3D World LG Smart TV application already features multiple titles from Disney. By spring 2013, additional titles will be made available, including "Finding Nemo," "Bolt," "Gnomeo & Juliet," "Tangled" and "Tron: Legacy," among others.

LG's 3D World contains 2-day rental movies and also more than 300 free 3D videos from multiple categories like sports, kids and documentaries. Prices for rentals range between $4 and $8 dollars. LG's 3D World is available via all LG Smart TVs including these series: LS5700, LM6200, LM6700, LM7600, LM8600, LM9600, PM9700, PM6700 and PM4700.

In addition to enjoying 3D content from the 3D World app,  Blu-ray Disc players and other sources, consumers can use LG's upgraded 2D to 3D Conversion (with improved depth effect) to watch virtually any normal TV programming in immersive 3D.

Smart TV devices include HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players and Network Home Theater Systems. Internet connection and certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

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

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice. LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

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 home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business 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.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA

CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Lisette Kwong, +1-212-880-5222, lisette.kwong@lg-one.com

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

AT&T Enhances Gameday Wireless Coverage At North Carolina State University's Carter-Finley Stadium

Five-Beam Multi-Beam Antenna Boosts Wireless Capacity for Customers on Gameday

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The pageantry of football is back at professional and college stadiums across the country - and NC State University's Wolfpack fans are lining up with faces painted, giant foam fingers and glowing smartphones in hand.

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As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* has deployed a five-beam multi-beam antenna to improve its mobile Internet coverage at NC State University's Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

A five-beam multi-beam antenna is an AT&T network innovation capable of providing as much as five times more network traffic capacity than a traditional, single-beam antenna. The antenna is designed to enhance AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout Carter-Finley Stadium, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas, such as major athletic venues. The five-beam multi-beam antenna allows our customers to enjoy a more reliable and consistent network experience, helping them share their experiences with friends and family from the game.

"When our customers go to the stadium to cheer on the home team, we want them to have a great network experience no matter what they're doing - whether that's making a call, checking email, downloading apps or surfing the Internet," said Cynthia Marshall, AT&T North Carolina President. "We're committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at Carter-Finley Stadium is just one way that we're investing in Raleigh."

Two AT&T engineers developed the original concept for the five-beam multi-beam antenna, which involves using many narrow beams to divide the crowd into segments that can be more easily served. The five-beam multi-beam antenna helps address the exponential network traffic growth skyrocketing at large sporting venues. Professional football's 2012 championship game in Indianapolis marked the first time in the history of the "big game" that customers created and uploaded more content than they downloaded on AT&T's network. In fact, they uploaded nearly 40 percent more data then they downloaded. Data usage totaled 215 GB and nearly 725,000 text messages were sent and received across AT&T's network.

At a major international comic convention in San Diego, the five-beam multi-beam antennas helped AT&T set a new data usage record for its network at the event, with more than 4,960 gigabytes, or nearly five terabytes, sent across  the network over the course of five days.

The antenna also is expected to help improve call reliability, boost data traffic capacity and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.

This unobtrusive network solution is just one innovative approach AT&T is taking to ensure it provides a seamless and effortless customer experience.  AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience.  AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more smartphone customers. 

AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G and DAS to embrace additional connection technologies.  AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network**, including more than 30,000 hotspots in the U.S., and provides access to nearly 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company.  In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Raleigh or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.  For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

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

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

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

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CONTACT: Josh Gelinas, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-704-206-9071, Josh.gelinas@att.com

Emeritus Senior Living Launches "The Senior Care Blog" as a Resource for Seniors and Senior Caregivers

SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent Gallup poll, 7 out of 10 working Americans are caring for an aging parent, relative or loved one - totaling approximately 40 million caregivers throughout the U.S.

On Oct. 1, Emeritus Senior Living, a national senior living company, launched http://www.TheSeniorCareBlog.com to support seniors, their families and senior caregivers. The blog is designed to help answer questions, provide resources and support, and engage followers in discussions on aging and caregiving.  Blog topics include specialized articles on Alzheimer's and Memory Care, Inspirational Stories, Caregiver Tips, Family Matters, On the Move Transitioning Tips, Recipes, Senior Care News, and more. The Blog also allows readers to submit their own senior care tips, suggestions, and questions which will be answered by a senior care expert and other readers. 

"At Emeritus Senior Living communities, we talk to hundreds of thousands of individuals each year who are taking care of a senior loved one at home - and they are hungry for information, resources, support and assistance," said Jayne Sallerson, Executive VP for Emeritus Senior Living. "We launched TheSeniorCareBlog.com to help fill that information gap, and provide an avenue where our readers can offer their tips and suggestions as well. The blog includes a wide range of topics on real-world caregiving issues and solutions."

All of the writers featured on The Senior Care Blog are experienced senior care professionals - a majority from Emeritus Senior Living.   

About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus Senior Living is the nation's largest memory care and assisted living provider, with the ability to serve nearly 50,000 residents. More than 28,000 employees support more than 470 communities throughout 44 states coast to coast. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living throughout the aging process. Its experts provide insights on senior living, care, wellness, brain health, caregiving and family topics at http://www.Emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's services. Emeritus is based in Seattle, Wash.; its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.

Media contact: MaryBeth Dagg
Public Relations & Communications
Emeritus Senior Living
(206) 554-1908

SOURCE  Emeritus Senior Living

Emeritus Senior Living

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

Verizon Wireless And Cox Communications Team Up In Wichita To Deliver Superior Video, Internet And 4G LTE Mobile Services

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications today announced they are teaming up to give consumers greater value and a new option for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services in Wichita.  Customers in Wichitacan now purchase packages of Cox video, Internet and voice services and Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets from either company.

New and current Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless customers who sign up for one of these packages from both companies may be eligible to receive a Visa(®) prepaid debit card ranging from $100 to $400, depending on the services chosen. Beginning today, customers can select their package preference from a range of offers that include video, Internet, home phone and 4G LTE mobile service.

Consumers who are interested in signing up in person for the Cox and Verizon Wireless packages can visit any one of the following Verizon Wireless Communications or Cox Solutions Stores:

    --  Verizon Wireless Communications Stores:
        --  Derby: 2100 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037
        --  New Market Square: 2441 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS 67205
        --  Tallgrass: 2161 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS 67206
        --  Wichita West: 4800 W. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67209

    --  Cox Solutions Stores:
        --  Chadsworth: 2556 N. Maize Road, Ste 102, Wichita, KS 67205
        --  Derby: 1636 N. Rock Road, Ste 100, Derby, KS 67037
        --  Rock Road: 2240 N. Rock Road, Ste 101, Wichita, KS, 67226
        --  Old Town: 725 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
In addition, customers can sign up for services over the phone at 877-897-2415. For more information visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/cox or http://www.cox.com/wireless.

About Verizon Wireless   
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

MEDIA CONTACTS:   

Brenda Hill   

Verizon Wireless   

913.344.2922 
Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com

Coleen Jennison   

Cox Communications, Inc.   

785.207.1497 
Coleen.Jennison@cox.com

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

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

Emmis sells Emmis Interactive to Marketron

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmis Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: EMMS) has announced the sale of its Emmis Interactive business unit to Marketron.

The sale will allow Emmis to focus on the full commercialization of its FM Analog/HD Radio Smartphone application and Tagstation®, the cloud-based engine that supplies data for the smartphone application and digital dashboards.

Emmis will work with Marketron Interactive on their continued development and broadened distribution of the award-winning Digital Suite of software and services, including the BaseStation®, GeoStation® and Guidable® brands. Emmis will continue as a core Marketron customer and retain an economic interest in Marketron's success in expanding the products and services purchased. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

The FM Analog/HD Radio Smartphone application debuted successfully at the National Association of Broadcaster (NAB) convention in April. Emmis is working closely with radio broadcasters, the National Association of Broadcasters, iBiquity Digital, wireless carriers, and wireless OEMs on the commercial launch.

"We developed some great products at Emmis Interactive and we are very excited for Marketron and our team moving over to Marketron to take the platform to the next level," said Jeff Smulyan, President and CEO of Emmis Communications. "At Emmis, we will focus our remaining development efforts on Tagstation®, enabling a next generation radio experience for smartphone users with enabled FM chips."

Emmis SVP and Chief Technology Officer Paul Brenner is leading the Tagstation® design and software development.

In addition to the acquired technology, Emmis Interactive's Chicago-based executive team has been retained by Marketron. Deborah Esayian and Rey Mena will oversee the integration of Emmis Interactive's assets and operations.

About Emmis Communications

Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company, principally focused on radio broadcasting. Emmis operates the 9th largest publicly traded radio portfolio in the United States based on total listeners. Emmis owns 18 FM and two AM radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Austin (Emmis has a 50.1% controlling interest in Emmis' radio stations located there), Indianapolis and Terre Haute, IN.

Note: Certain statements included in this press release which are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to those identified with the words "expect," "will" or "look" are intended to be, and are, by this Note, identified as "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future result, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement. Such factors include, among others:

    --  general economic and business conditions;
    --  fluctuations in the demand for advertising and demand for different
        types of advertising media;
    --  our ability to service our outstanding debt;
    --  increased competition in our markets and the broadcasting industry;
    --  our ability to attract and secure programming, on-air talent, writers
        and photographers;
    --  inability to obtain (or to obtain timely) necessary approvals for
        purchase or sale transactions or to complete the transactions for other
        reasons generally beyond our control;
    --  increases in the costs of programming, including on-air talent;
    --  inability to grow through suitable acquisitions;
    --  changes in audience measurement systems;
    --  new or changing regulations of the Federal Communications Commission or
        other governmental agencies;
    --  competition from new or different technologies;
    --  war, terrorist acts or political instability; and
    --  other factors mentioned in documents filed by the Company with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.
Emmis does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Emmis Communications Corporation

Emmis Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Kate Snedeker, Emmis, kate@emmis.com, +1-317-266-0100

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

Spredfast Delivers LinkedIn Company Pages and Targeted Status Updates

LinkedIn SMM Partner Program Member Strengthens Relationship with World's Largest Professional Social Network

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spredfast, the leading social marketing software provider and member of the LinkedIn Social Media Management (SMM) Partner Program, today announced further integration with LinkedIn to support Company Page functionality and Targeted Status Updates in the Spredfast platform.  The expanded integration with the world's largest professional social network provides enterprises with the ability to monitor and engage their LinkedIn audiences efficiently, while messaging into audience subsets more effectively.

"LinkedIn is an essential part of our social communication strategy and is a critical channel that we use to connect with prospects, customers and industry experts," said John Rizzo, Chief Marketing Officer at Jive Software. "Our company page followers on LinkedIn are diverse. So, Spredfast's enhanced targeting capabilities for LinkedIn Company Pages will help ensure that we're reaching the right people in the community with the most relevant content."

LinkedIn is critical to hundreds of Spredfast's clients who engage with as many as 530,000 followers, as often as 116 times per month.   These social marketing teams can now leverage LinkedIn audiences more strategically, by using the new integration to publish efficiently and target audiences by attributes like industry, seniority, or geography.

"Many of our clients view LinkedIn as a key component to their social strategy for communication with key prospects and customers, as well as a source of more highly qualified traffic to broader digital properties," said Jon Sander, director of planning & social media at Mason Zimbler.  "With LinkedIn's new targeting capabilities available in the Spredfast platform, we can now take advantage of helping our clients create the specified content and tailored messages needed to reach targeted audiences among their followers in an organized, programmatic way."

The enhanced level of targeted engagement, monitoring, and data availability provided through this integration offer organizations a more impactful way to create meaningful conversations with their followers on LinkedIn.  Now Spredfast customers can:

    --  Coordinate Content for Company Page Posts - Users can schedule posts,
        plan campaigns, and collaborate on content for their Company Pages.
        This brings a new level of coordination and planning to LinkedIn
        engagement.
    --  Target posts for better engagement - Businesses can leverage LinkedIn's
        new targeting capabilities from within the Spredfast console.  This
        allows users to target updates based on LinkedIn followers' company
        size, industry, function, seniority or geography.
    --  Respond more efficiently - In addition to existing functionality for
        LinkedIn Personal Pages and Groups, users can monitor and respond to
        activity on their Company Pages from within Spredfast.  By triaging
        inquiries, leveraging workflows, and collaborating on responses from one
        platform, teams can be more efficient than ever before.
    --  Understand the audience - Spredfast gives teams insight into audience
        demographics like company size, industry, job function and seniority.
        Users can quickly compare how different groups within their audience are
        engaging to identify what is resonating within different segments of
        their audience.  These insights will inform future content strategies
        and grow networks overtime.
"As a member of their Social Media Management (SMM) Partner Program, we regularly collaborate with LinkedIn to bring the latest capabilities to market through our platform. Many of our customers have used targeting with LinkedIn Ads for some time now - with great results. So expansion of targeting to organic posts on Company Pages will be a familiar, powerful new capability," said Jim Rudden, CMO at Spredfast. "This will give companies the ability to implement a much richer content marketing strategy through their Company Pages on LinkedIn."

About Spredfast:

Based in Austin, Texas, Spredfast provides social media management software that allows organizations to manage, monitor, and measure their social media programs at scale.  Spredfast enables more people, in more places, to engage in more conversations from a single platform on supported social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Foursquare, and popular blogging platforms. Some of the enterprise and agency adopters on board with Spredfast include AT&T, Jason's Deli, Warner Brothers, Whole Foods Market, AARP, AGAIN Interactive, Coty Beauty, HomeAway and WCG. For more information, visit http://www.spredfast.com

Media contact:

Brittany Edwards

Spredfast
pr@spredfast.com

(512) 359-6055

SOURCE  Spredfast

Spredfast

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

Marketron Acquires Emmis Interactive

Acquisition Creates the Most Robust Digital and Data Analytics Offering for the Media Industry

HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketron, the leading provider of business software solutions for the media industry, today announced the acquisition of Emmis Interactive from Emmis Communications Corporation. Emmis Interactive's software and services, including the BaseStation®, GeoStation® and Guidable® brands, will become a part of Marketron Interactive, a growing division of data analytics and reporting products serving the media industry. Emmis Communications will continue as a core Marketron customer and retain an economic interest in Marketron's success in expanding product and service offerings.

"Emmis Interactive has several key assets that will add an important dimension and depth to our growing portfolio of solutions aimed at providing our media clients with the best digital tools to advance their business," said Jeff Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marketron. "Emmis Interactive's world-class software and business model are a perfect strategic fit on many levels with our current and future product innovations and will play a significant role in our company's growth."

In addition to the acquired technology, Emmis Interactive's executive team has been retained by Marketron to continue the legacy of strong client relationships. Deborah Esayian and Rey Mena will bring their experience and client relationships to Marketron Interactive, as well as oversee the integration of Emmis Interactive's assets and operations.

"Emmis Interactive's software and services integrated with Marketron's platform allows this growing business to expand more rapidly and impact the industry with a wider footprint," said Jeff Smulyan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emmis Communications. "We're proud of the business Deb and Rey have built and the client relationships they've fostered. It's appropriate at this time to source a strategic investor who can take this business to a whole new level."

About Marketron
Marketron is the leading provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry. Marketron's traffic, digital, business intelligence and exchange platform and services drive innovation to create new growth opportunities that produce the maximum value for our clients and facilitate their evolution into digital. Relied on by more than 7,000 media organizations, Marketron solutions are the most widely-used media solutions in the world, managing an estimated $15 billion dollars of annual advertising revenue.

Media Contact:
Brynn Moynihan
Horn for Marketron
646.202.9753
Brynn.moynihan@horngroup.com

SOURCE  Marketron

Marketron

TagLikeMe iOs/iPad Mobile App Version Approved For Distribution And Now Available Through Apple iTunes® Store

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG) has received approval of its iOS/iPad app version of its social search and sharing application TagLikeMe that is available immediately through Apple's iTunes® store.

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. TagLikeMe mobile apps are expected to be available for all major mobile platforms in the fall of 2012.

"We are pleased to see the iOS/iPad version of TagLikeMe in the iTunes store", states Richard Elliot-Square, President and CEO of TagLikeMe Corp. "We had targeted the release of TagLikeMe for iOS/iPad as our first mobile app out of the gate. We recognize that this market represents a tremendous opportunity both to attract new users, and see our technology adopted by heavy users in the mobile community. We have included our best features and optimized the technology to utilize Apple's advanced OS. I believe our users will be thrilled with the new app."

According to Apple, in just 14 months, it has sold over 25 million iPads. That has brought the total number of iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) sold to over 200 million since the original iPhone launched in 2007.

The total number of app downloads from the Apple iTunes store now exceeds 25 billion.

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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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

SOURCE  TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +44.207.290.6919

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

FairPoint Introduces Carrier Ethernet Service 2.0 at COMPTEL Plus

Class of Service (CoS) now available on fiber access E-Line services

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications, the leading source of wholesale services for northern New England, today announced its release of Carrier Ethernet Services (CES) 2.0, an enhancement to its current E-Line Carrier Ethernet Services product specifically designed for the wholesale market.

"We are excited to partner with our customers to provide advanced Ethernet capabilities," said Tony Tomae, executive vice president and chief revenue officer. "FairPoint is committed to continued network and service investment in northern New England."

FairPoint's Carrier Ethernet services are designed to provide the flexibility and reliability demanded by the wholesale market. The company offers E-Line services including Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual Private Line for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions, with speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 1 Gbps. FairPoint's new Class of Service (CoS) capability, allows customers to prioritize traffic based on application. 

"This service is a great step for FairPoint in the wholesale segment," said Roopashree Honnachari, program manager of business communication services at Frost & Sullivan. "It's taking Ethernet to the next level. Standardized class of service for the wholesale market is not something many others are offering today."

FairPoint wholesale has the largest owned and managed fiber network in northern New England, with more than 14,000 route miles of fiber across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Eighty percent of FairPoint's central offices are equipped with Carrier Ethernet Services (CES), connecting to more than 95 percent of New England businesses.

FairPoint manages its network with 1,100 in-footprint engineers and technical experts and a 24/7 Network Operations Center. 

For more information on Carrier Ethernet Service 2.0, please contact your wholesale account team or visit FairPoint on the web at http://www.fairpoint.com/wholesale.

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

SOURCE  FairPoint Communications, Inc.

FairPoint Communications, Inc.

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

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

Microsoft Acquires PhoneFactor

Microsoft secures leading multifactor authentication solution.

REDMOND, Wash., and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and PhoneFactor Inc. today announced that Microsoft has acquired PhoneFactor, a recognized leader in multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions.

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"The acquisition of PhoneFactor will help Microsoft bring effective and easy-to-use multifactor authentication to our cloud services and on-premises applications," said Bharat Shah, corporate vice president, Server and Tools Division for Microsoft. "In addition, PhoneFactor's solutions will help Microsoft customers, partners and developers enhance the security of almost any authentication scenario."

Founded in 2001, PhoneFactor is trusted by hundreds of leading organizations to help secure millions of logins and transactions each year. By leveraging a device nearly every user already has -- a phone -- PhoneFactor enables rapid deployment of MFA across a wide range of applications. It already works with many Microsoft products and services, including Outlook Web Access and Internet Information Services, and interoperates with Active Directory.

"We are thrilled to join Microsoft and look forward to bringing our secure, cost- effective and convenient authentication solutions to the millions of Microsoft customers, partners and developers around the world," said Timothy Sutton, CEO and co-founder of PhoneFactor.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About PhoneFactor

PhoneFactor offers the most comprehensive phone-based authentication platform in the marketplace. In addition to its flagship out-of-band phone call and text message methods and mobile authentication options, PhoneFactor offers a robust authentication platform featuring built-in support for leading on-premises and cloud applications, centralized user management, automated enrollment, user self-service, and extensive reporting capabilities.

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

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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

Netbiscuits Launches Pioneering Adaptive Web Development Platform Updates

Industry-leading, cloud-based Netbiscuits Platform helps enterprises deliver the latest mobile web experiences with faster response times, easy and secure development and the lowest TCO

NEW YORK, October 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Netbiscuits, the global leader in software solutions for adaptive web development,
today announced innovations that will enable enterprises to reduce the cost, time and risk
of creating responsive, touch-enabled web mobile experiences. Pioneering new features of
the cloud-based Netbiscuits Platform will empower organisations to securely develop and
deliver engaging web experiences with the latest mobile features customised to each
device.

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    In line with its commitment to help its enterprise customers accelerate the creation
and delivery of superior web experiences across the thousands of different devices their
users use to access their services, Netbiscuits is launching a series of tools and feature
enhancements for the Netbiscuits Platform, including:

       
        - New Application Management API that allows for easy and secure integration
          of the Netbiscuits Cloud Platform into existing company IT administration and
          development environments so developers can securely develop, test and monitor mobile
          web content with enterprise-grade security and tools they already use.
        - Netbiscuits Accelerated: a new platform feature that integrates the
          Netbiscuits Platform natively with world leading Content Delivery Network (CDN)
          providers. This enables enterprises to take advantage of reduced load times of up to
          50% to ensure consumers can access high-quality, complex rich media quickly on their
          web apps and sites across diverse mobile devices.
        - Netbiscuits Livebridge, a new software application empowering enterprise IT
          teams to securely test their mobile sites on devices in real time through the
          Netbiscuits platform, from behind their firewall, speeding up web build and change
          requirements. In addition Livebridge allows companies to deploy secure Intranet
          content for BYOD employee requirements.
        - Updated Integrated Development Environment (IDE) plug-ins, enabling developers
          to build rich web interfaces across multiple platforms more quickly by using the
          development environment most familiar to them.
        - New adaptive web development pre-programmed features and device functionality
          in XML, HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3 to accelerate web design with rich new features
          including extended touch functionality, rich media ad templates, integration with
          social networks, multi-touch maps and offline applications, so that enterprises can
          exceed mobile web users' expectations and design for multi-device and multi-screen
          environments.

    By utilising the new Netbiscuits Platform features and delivering faster response
times and feature-rich intuitive interfaces for their mobile web apps and sites in a
risk-free way, enterprises will be able to increase engagement with their customers,
driving customer loyalty and interest in their brand.

    "Netbiscuits Accelerated allows us to manage the known and unknown spikes in traffic
by caching customized mark-up code for multiple devices on the edge of the network," said
Joe Lalley, Vice President of Digital Products, Viacom Media Networks. "This has reduced
load time by two seconds, ensuring our users receive an optimal web experience no matter
the device or type of content the user is consuming."

    "As the first company to offer solutions for mobile web development and the first
provider to offer its services in the cloud, Netbiscuits' goal is to help enterprises to
deliver the best user experiences across their web applications adapted to each device,"
added Michael Neidhoefer, CEO at Netbiscuits. "We are seeing increasing demand from our
customers to go mobile with their websites, both Internet and Intranet as BYOD (bring your
own device) becomes a major enterprise requirement. Our latest solutions demonstrate our
commitment to ensuring our customers can meet the needs of their ever more demanding users
faster, easier and more securely."

    Netbiscuits Accelerated can reduce content delivery latency time by up to 50 percent,
resulting in significant speed enhancements for content interaction to drive engaging user
experiences with rich media web apps and sites. For enterprises with high-volume traffic
and large-bandwidth-content delivery requirements, peak traffic requirements or a
geographically diverse user base, Netbiscuits Accelerated significantly increases delivery
speed and reduces load times for the end user.

    Netbiscuits Livebridge is a new software application that enables enterprise IT teams
to securely test mobile sites by connecting internal workstations through the Netbiscuits
Platform. This allows real-time, on-device display of mobile sites during development
phases, reducing the risk of unpredictability during deployment. Particularly useful for
distributed or remote development teams, Netbiscuits Livebridge supports on-premises
development standards even for cloud environments and removes the need to set up web
servers or manage an FTP server during development phases.

    Additional updates to the Netbiscuits Platform help to strengthen its position as the
world's most comprehensive web development ecosystem. Updated features include developer
APIs, IDE plug-ins, integration with social networks, responsive images and image scaling,
multi-touch maps and offline applications. This suite of enhancements to the existing
Netbiscuits Platform and native integration with leading CDN, CRM, ERP, database
management and infrastructure solutions enables customers to reduce development time with
Netbiscuits pre-programmed web features and device functionality, to rapidly create even
richer web experiences for their end users efficiently and at scale. With the latest
Netbiscuits Platform, enterprises can quickly build adaptive web apps and sites and enable
touch features for the widest range of mobile browsers, devices and operating systems.

    Netbiscuits Platform updates will be available from November 2012.

    About Netbiscuits

    The global leader in software solutions for adaptive mobile web experiences used by
enterprises worldwide, and daily by more than 15,000 professional developers. With a
global partner network and hosting in excess of 110,000 mobile web apps and sites,
Netbiscuits solutions are powered by the cloud-based Netbiscuits Platform - tools that
help to reduce cost, time and risk in developing mobile web applications to deliver a
customized and superior mobile user experience across all mobile and connected devices.
The Netbiscuits Platform is supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of web infrastructure
vendors and system integrators through our easy-to-use APIs and IDEs integration tools.
Netbiscuits' Cloud Platform efficiently and securely delivers a tailored web mobile
experience through industry-leading testing and detection software and intuitive developer
shortcuts to create and deploy rich features on both legacy mobile devices as well as the
latest device and feature releases. Netbiscuits Platform enables superior analytics,
hosting and monitoring solutions allowing our customers to optimize and maximize user
impact and web monetization.

    http://www.netbiscuits.com

       
        PR Contacts Netbiscuits
        United States
        David I. Barkoe
        National Director of PR & Marketing Communications
        +1-646-794-4381
        d.barkoe@netbiscuits.com

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Lillians® Welcomes Its Newest Franchise Location:  Lillians Of Minot, North Dakota

Trendy, "Ridiculously Affordable" Fashion, Handbags and Seasonal Accessories will be Available to Local Fashionistas Starting Thursday, October 11!

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lillians(®), The Hippest Shoppe in Town(®), today announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Minot, North Dakota. Just in time for the holidays, Lillians of Minot is set to bring additional style to this north central North Dakota community.

Like all current Lillians locations, Lillians of Minot offers women the latest looks in boutique and department store fashions and accessories at "ridiculously affordable" prices. The new store location will follow the brand's unique "occasional sale" with "un-traditional hours" concept, opening its doors on either the first or second Thursday through Sunday each month, year 'round.

Lillians of Minot is owned by longtime resident Tanya Tofteland and her husband Tracy.  Located at 16 South Main, Lillians of Minot will be open the second weekend of each month, beginning with its grand opening during October 11-14.

With the addition of Minot, Lillian's current portfolio has 32 locations in eight states, including three in North Dakota. Others are located in Iowa (3), Minnesota (12), Wisconsin (7), Missouri (1), South Dakota (2), Colorado (3) and Texas (1). The company is registered to franchise throughout the United States.

"Just seven years after opening our first Lillians, this is an exciting time in our company having added our third location in North Dakota and nearing our 40-shoppe milestone," said Cindy Deuser, CEO of Lillians Holdings Inc. "We built our business on selling a social retail shopping experience, complete with all the bells and whistles that women want. Our aim is to stand out in the retail crowd and serve up an unforgettable experience!"

Deuser went on to invite all the ladies in the Minot area to stop by the newest Lillians location in October, enjoy some complimentary sweet treats and beverages, and discover for themselves why Lillians is the "Hippest Shoppe in Town!"

For more information about opening dates and times of any Lillians location, including Minot, visit http://www.lillians.com.

SOURCE  Lillians

Lillians

CONTACT: Cindy Deuser, CEO, cdeuser@lilliansshoppe.com, +1-612-801-5743

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

Verizon Wireless And Cox Communications Team Up In Omaha, Nebraska, To Deliver Superior Video Entertainment, Blazingly Fast Internet And 4G LTE Mobile Accessibility: At Home And On The Go

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications today announced they are teaming up to give consumers greater value and a new option for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services in the Omaha area.  Customers in Omahacan now purchase packages of Cox video, Internet and voice services and Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets from either company.

New and current Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless customers who sign up for one of these packages from both companies may be eligible to receive a Visa(®) prepaid debit card ranging from $100 to $400, depending on the type of services chosen.  Beginning today, customers can select their package preference from a range of offers that include video, Internet, home phone and 4G LTE mobile service.

"It is an exciting time as we continue to bring together the strong brand recognition that we have in our markets for video, voice and Internet services along with the national brand identity that Verizon Wireless has for its wireless services," said Marilyn Burrows, senior vice president/general manager, Cox Central Region. "Expanding this arrangement to the Omaha metro area marks the next step in the process to bolster the value of our bundle of services and address the evolving needs of our customers."

"Cox has a solid reputation for entertainment and communications services and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless.  "Customers in Omaha are going to benefit from an entertainment and communications offering ideally suited for inside the home and on the go."

In May of this year, Verizon Wireless and Cox Communications kicked off the first market when they began selling each other's services in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa vicinities.  Today's announcement also includes markets launched in Kansas and Northwest Arkansas.

Consumers who are interested in signing up in person for the Cox and Verizon Wireless packages can visit any one of the following Verizon Wireless Communications or Cox Solutions Stores in the Omaha metro area. In addition to visiting a store for the services, customers can sign up over the phone at 1-877-897-2415. More information can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/cox or http://www.cox.com/wireless. 

For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area, visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.smith@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWkaren; Gail Graeve, Cox Communications, +1-402-934-0813, Gail.graeve@cox.com

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

Why Bet for Real when there is a Genuine Fake Option - Blue Ox Entertainment Launches Enhanced SideBets(TM) Social BETworking App

First of its kind free application offers users personal sports book to bet against their friends from their Apple devices

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Application development firm Blue Ox Entertainment announced today the launch of the enhanced SideBets app, the first peer-to-peer sports betting application with a social focus. The upgraded iOS app now features the ability for users to easily post SideBets victories to their Twitter feed or Facebook wall with just one click. Users can now create "groups" for their friends for the first time, mimicking the successful and familiar fantasy football model. Users can send out a bet to an entire group of friends and the "first to accept" gets the action. SideBets keeps track of wins and losses as well as the exchange of virtual currency.

SideBets offers virtual wagers on games across multiple sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA Football and Men's Basketball MMA and more. Odds from leading sports books and live scores also are provided in real-time to provide a complete sports gambling experience - without any financial risk. The betting options include point spread, under/over and money line wagers, similar to those found at sports books throughout Las Vegas and the rest of the world. Users can monitor bets and "banter" with fellow competitors through integrated live chat.

SideBets occupies a unique niche as the industry's only socially-focused sports betting application - transforming social networking into "Social BETworking(TM)".While the money is fake, both the competition and the social interaction are quite real.

"There are dozens of apps for poker, slot machines, and other card games like solitaire, but no one until now has really figured out how to make a social game around sports betting," said Dr. Randy Leff, co-founder of Blue Ox Entertainment. "When we first launched SideBets, we didn't fully realize what we had. However, after reviewing last year's college and professional football action through the app, we learned how people were using it and found ways to enhance it."

After downloading the free application, users receive $100 SideBet Dollars(TM) for their betting competitions. Users can increase their bankroll by winning bets, but if the well runs dry, they may also purchase additional SideBet Dollars within the application. Unlike a traditional sports book, SideBets takes no cut (AKA "vig" or "juice"), so whatever virtual currency is bet between friends stays between friends. Users can track their betting acumen by comparing their record against their own friends and against the SideBets Top 50 global leaderboard.

"It's now crucial in the mobile space to offer social components, so we're ecstatic about the latest product. Users can connect through Facebook and share their latest bet or invite friends to participate in some gentlemanly wagers," said Leff. "We are encouraging friendly competition, which can deepen the connection between sports fans - and add that extra incentive in rooting on your favorite teams. Winning is winning - whether it's at a game of chess, darts, or fantasy gambling. It always feels great!"

For more information, visit http://www.sidebetme.com. SideBets is available in the App Store and the Android Marketplace. The upgraded Android app is expected to be released before the end of the year.

About Blue Ox Entertainment
Blue Ox Entertainment is an application development firm that specializes in sports and fantasy betting related apps. The company's flagship application, SideBets, is an innovative peer-to-peer app that allows users to compete against each other for GFM. Re-launched with additional social features in September 2012, SideBets encourages friendly competition amongst individuals and groups. For more information, visit http://www.sidebetme.com. 

SOURCE  Blue Ox Entertainment

Blue Ox Entertainment

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

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

Ordoro and eBay Join Forces to Help Online Retailers Streamline Operations

Ecommerce Leaders Partner to Relieve Back Office Pains for Online Retailers

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordoro, a leading ecommerce solutions provider, today announced their partnership with eBay, the world's largest online marketplace. This new partnership will bring efficiencies to small and medium-sized online retailers by allowing them to consolidate many of their back office operations into a single solution.

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Ordoro's web-based software solves multiple ecommerce pain points at once, including order and inventory management across multiple storefronts, product shipping, and dropshipment routing. By bringing these solutions together in a single interface, Ordoro helps etailers save time and streamline operations so they can focus on growing their businesses.

"We like to say we pick up where the shopping cart leaves off," says Jagath Narayan, Ordoro's co-founder and CEO. "We deal with the unsexy but painful parts of running an ecommerce business, and for small online retailers, it's huge."

The new alliance with eBay further extends Ordoro's roster of shopping cart, marketplace and shipper integrations, and will help online retailers realize even greater efficiencies. Now, a business that sells products on eBay as well as its own webstore will be able to automatically sync inventory levels between the two, manage an aggregated order stream, and prepare shipments for orders coming in from both storefronts, all in one place.

"Managing inventory between their webstore and eBay store is a very real pain for many retailers," says Narayan. "With our partnership with eBay, we're able to provide those sellers with a better way."

About Ordoro

Ordoro is a leading ecommerce solutions provider that offers online retailers seamless management of the entire inventory process, from multi-channel inventory control and order management to shipping, supplier management and dropshipment routing. Online retailers who use Ordoro can typically get orders out the door in up to half the time. For more information, visit ordoro.com or contact us at 512.981.7309.

About eBay

Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. is a global commerce platform and payments leader connecting millions of buyers and sellers. We do so through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, which allows users to buy and sell in nearly every country on earth; through Paypal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive digital payments; and through GSI, which facilitates ecommerce, multichannel retailing and digital marketing for global enterprises. X.commerce brings together the technology assets and developer communities of eBay, PayPal and Magento, an ecommerce platform, to support eBay Inc.'s mission of enabling commerce. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay classified sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit http://www.ebayinc.com

SOURCE  Ordoro

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Ordoro

CONTACT: Jagath Narayan, +1-512-565-8296

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

AT&T to Add Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 to Fall Lineup

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AT&T* announced the addition of the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 to its growing Windows® Phone 8 portfolio.  The unrivaled leader in Windows Phones, AT&T has sold more Windows Phones than any other carrier.

The Nokia Lumia 920 includes the latest advances in Nokia PureView imaging innovation.  The 8 megapixel rear-facing camera records HD video in 1080p at 30 frames per second, while the front-facing camera records in 720p HD. Using advanced floating lens technology, the camera in the Lumia 920 is able to take in five times more light than typical smartphones without using flash, making it possible to capture clear, bright pictures and video indoors and at night. It also compensates for hand movement while the photo is being taken.

In addition to built-in wireless charging**, the Lumia 920 also comes with Nokia City Lens, the latest addition to the Nokia location suite and the start of a new augmented reality experience that also enhances Nokia Maps. Know more about the neighborhood than the locals. Using the phone's camera viewfinder, Nokia City Lens basically turns sight into the next interface for searching the world around you. The app provides information about each building or landmark in the area giving the user an at-a-glance understanding of what restaurants, museums, shops and others places of interest are nearby. Along with enhancements to Nokia Drive and Nokia Transport, the Nokia location suite of services represents the most comprehensive, integrated mapping experience of any smartphone.

Viewing videos or browsing the web is more enjoyable than ever on the 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display, which is made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2.0 and comes with Sunlight Readability Enhancement technology and High Brightness Mode, allowing you to view your screen outdoors, even on a bright day.  In addition to its durable, scratch-resistant curved display, the Lumia 920 also has a new sensitive touchscreen that lets you use the device with fingernails or while wearing gloves.

"Exclusive to our customers and featuring unique innovations in imaging technology, wireless charging and a bright, sensitive display - all on the nation's largest 4G network - the Lumia 920 will be one of the hottest phones for the holidays," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices and Developer Services, AT&T Mobility.

"We welcome AT&T's decision to offer the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820, which, when added to what we've witnessed in other markets, underscores the momentum behind our Lumia devices and the broader Windows ecosystem," said Olivier Puech, president of Nokia Americas. "Our continued collaboration with AT&T is an important component for Nokia's success in the U.S. market."

The Nokia Lumia 820 is a snappy, mid-range smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact package. While the Nokia Lumia 820 has the same unibody look and feel as the high end Lumia smartphones, it comes with an exchangeable shell design. Exchangeable shells not only make it possible to select from a range of colors, but also to add wireless charging. Beneath the shell is room to insert a micro SD memory card.

The Nokia Lumia 920 comes in red, white, black, yellow, and cyan while the Nokia Lumia 820 comes in black. Both phones will run on AT&T's 4G LTE network and are planned to be made available from AT&T in November.

AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network***, covering 275 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With smartphones on other carriers' networks, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you may be on a much slower 3G network.

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

**Wireless charging accessories sold separately.

***4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.                                                                                                                       

About AT&T

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

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

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

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CONTACT: Stacey Harth, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1833, SHarth@connected.att-mail.com

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Bike Share Program Pedals Onto the AT&T Wireless Network

Social Bicycles to Launch Wirelessly Connected Bike Sharing Program

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailing a cab, catching a bus, or grabbing the subway won't be the only options for catching quick and convenient transportation in cities across the country. Beginning this fall, Social Bicycles will begin using AT&T wireless networks to connect its affordable and intelligent bike sharing networks.

AT&T* and Social Bicycles (SoBi) today announced that AT&T will be the exclusive mobile internet provider in the United States for their launch this fall in select markets in California, Idaho and New York.  Social Bicycles builds "smart bikes" that have an integrated locking system with GPS tracking and connectivity to the AT&T wireless network.  Users will be able to locate, reserve and unlock bikes through a mobile phone application on your smartphone or tablet; allowing for easy pick up and drop off anywhere.  Returns are as simple as finding any bicycle rack near your destination and checking it back in using the application. 

"SoBi and AT&T are making it easier than ever to get around town on a bicycle without the hassle of trying to locate a cycling station the old fashioned way," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Emerging Devices. "With a smartphone or tablet, tourists and locals alike can quickly access the SoBi database to locate and reserve a bike that is connected to the AT&T wireless network."

"Social Bikes is the first public bike share system that relies completely on a mobile network to track, locate and unlock bikes," said Ryan Rzepecki, CEO, Social Bikes. "The SoBi system is the only technology that provides a solution for the entire spectrum of bike share. It's affordable enough for small-scale deployments and robust enough to serve larger municipal deployments. We're excited about the benefits AT&T network will add to the system."

For a fraction of the cost of station-based systems, SoBi provides advanced features like web and mobile reservations and real-time GPS tracking of the fleet.  Once a customer locates a bicycle, the system sends the user's pincode to the bike to confirm and unlock the bike. Users can return the bike by locking it to any bicycle rack in the area.

Bike share is a form of active transportation which has benefits for both public health and sustainability.  SoBi's software tracks C02 calories burned, emissions reduced, as well as dollars saved versus driving. 

Social Bicycles is launching in three markets this fall - Buffalo, NY, Sun Valley, ID, and San Francisco, CA. Additional markets are expected to go live in early 2013.

For more information on AT&T, please visit http://www.att.com.

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

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CONTACT: Natalie Young, AT&T, +1-404-986-1822, Natalie.young@att.com

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AVTC Launches National Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Benefits of Automated Retailing to the American Economy

CORONA, Calif, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (Ticker: AVTC) (http://www.autoretail.com) announced today that they have launched a nationwide campaign to raise the awareness of the Automated Retailing industry and the many benefits it provides to the American economy.

Coinciding with the day of the first Presidential Debate, AVT's Automated Retailing awareness campaign aims to show Americans how this important and fast-growing industry can be a key player in the nation's economic growth.

What is Automated Retailing? According to Shannon Illingworth, Chairman and Founder of AVT (just named one of the fastest growing companies in the nation), Automated Retailing is essentially an automated store, featuring a self-service system that can fit almost anywhere, and can sell almost anything - from cell phones and video games to prescription medicines and healthcare items.

Automated stores allow businesses of all sizes to expand into new areas, provide additional points of distribution, and increase sales - without a large capital expense. It is the most direct and economical method to bring products to consumers.

Automated Retailing benefits individuals and entrepreneurs by providing them with a low cost way to start their own business. Unlike the past, where it could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to open a business or franchise, now almost anyone can become their own boss and open an automated store.

With the hardships and lost jobs in the recent economic downturn, many have found a new beginning by opening their own automated stores. These individuals all have different passions, but are drawn to the concept of automated retailing because it is the fastest and most efficient way to sell products of any type, with only a small investment and no overhead. These new entrepreneurs are creating a secure financial future by selling items as diverse as jewelry, perfume, sunglasses and swimsuits in high traffic areas such as airports, shopping malls, college campuses and hotel lobbies.

Many start-up companies have built their entire business model around automated retailing. From the Los Angeles based company that is automating medicine dispensing in hospitals, pharmacies and doctor's offices throughout the nation; to the very successful 4-year old business recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by providing healthy foods and snacks to schools, factories and workplaces - automated retailing is providing opportunities, jobs, and financial freedom.

Automated retailing is also good for the consumer. By virtually eliminating theft and overhead, prices can be lowered on the products consumers want.  According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, theft of merchandise costs American businesses $50 billion per year. By contrast, automated retailing not only keeps products secure from theft, but also makes them more available - by typically being in locations that are not served by a brick and mortar store.

"If the last 20 years were about the growth of online shopping, the next 20 will be about the growth of Automated Stores," Illingworth stated. "It has the advantages of online shopping, but it is better - because consumers can immediately get what they want, they don't have to pay for shipping, and the prices can be the lowest possible due to the greatly reduced overhead."

AVT's Automated Retailing campaign will be seen in the Wall Street Journal and other publications, plus online ads on Google, Yahoo and other high-traffic sites.

For more information on AVT, please contact the Investor Relations Department at 877.424.3663 or visit AVT's website at http://www.autoretail.com.

About AVT:

AVT, Inc. is a low price, high quality leader offering technology solutions at 50% less than the best-known competitor. The company employs patented, state-of-the-art computer technology and highly advanced, patented software programs in their automated retailing systems, which can dispense a wide variety of items - from health products and cosmetics, to swimsuits, sunglasses and smart phones.

AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT is able to work with any size company to design a custom automated retailing solution that drives traffic, increases sales, improves security, and lowers overhead. With an in-house design team, software developers, mechanical engineers and on-site manufacturing, AVT can take projects from concept to completion with speed, economy and ingenuity.

AVT's stock is traded through the OTC Bulletin Board Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC.OB.

For more information on AVT, custom vending, or the Automated Retailing Industry, visit http://www.autoretail.com.

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ZocDoc Check-In Allows Patients to Skip the Waiting Room Clipboard And Takes the Work out of Medical Paperwork

ZocDoc's New Product Lets Patients Complete Online Medical Forms In Advance, Improving Accuracy and Efficiency for Both Patients & Doctors

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ZocDoc introduced its first new product since the company's inception, called ZocDoc Check-In. Complementing ZocDoc's existing service which helps patients find nearby doctors and instantly book appointments online, ZocDoc Check-In allows patients to fill out medical forms online, at their convenience, prior to their visit. ZocDoc securely saves this information and will pre-fill forms when a patient books with a participating ZocDoc physician in the future. The patient simply needs to verify the information on future forms, fill out any new specialty fields, and check-in online again with the click of a button.

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ZocDoc Check-In is free for patients, and comes at no additional cost to medical providers using ZocDoc's service. As of today, 10 percent of ZocDoc patients will have access to the ZocDoc Check-In experience, and over the coming weeks, more medical practices will adopt the ZocDoc Check-In feature. In early testing, doctors and office staff praised the improved accuracy, efficiency, legibility, and streamlined workflow that ZocDoc Check-In provides. The opportunity to fill out their paperwork in advance has been the #1 most requested feature to date by patients using ZocDoc, and early testing with patients has also been overwhelmingly positive.

"We hope that ZocDoc Check-In marks the end of the clipboard and further empowers patients to get the care they need," said ZocDoc founder and CEO Cyrus Massoumi.  "Improving patients' experience and offering more convenient ways to see a doctor are just a few of the ways we will strive to transform healthcare in the coming months and years."

ZocDoc Check-In provides the following benefits to patients and doctors:

    --  Convenience - Patients can fill out the forms online, in advance, and on
        their own time. Doctors receive the forms ahead of the patient's visit,
        allowing them to speed up in-office workflow.
    --  Accuracy - Patients can take their time filling out paperwork, leading
        to increased accuracy. Digital formats encourage more complete
        information and are more legible for office staff.
    --  Speed - In booking future appointments with ZocDoc doctors, patients
        will see pre-populated Check-In forms, saving time and preventing
        duplicative efforts. Patients also no longer need to arrive at their
        appointment early to allow extra time for waiting room paperwork.
To use ZocDoc Check-In, patients first book an appointment with a participating ZocDoc provider. When prompted to check-in online, they simply enter the information that the practice requires, which can include insurance information, medical history, reason for visit, and more. Once a patient has checked in online, the practice can choose to print that patient's intake forms prior to the visit or display them digitally, depending on that office's preferred workflow.

ZocDoc currently offers appointments with healthcare providers in 31 major metropolitan areas across the US, including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Long Island, New York, Northern New Jersey, Northern Virginia, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Gabriel Valley, San Jose, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Washington, DC, and West Palm Beach. ZocDoc is available in over 1,400 US cities, and covers more than one-third of the US population.

To learn more about ZocDoc or to download ZocDoc Check-In images, please visit the ZocDoc press room. Follow the latest ZocDoc news on the ZocDoc blog, via Twitter, or on Facebook.

About ZocDoc

Founded in 2007, ZocDoc is improving access to healthcare by enabling patients to search for doctors, sort by location and insurance accepted, read verified reviews, and instantly book appointments online or via the free ZocDoc Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry. More than 1.8 million people use ZocDoc to find a doctor or dentist each month.

Contact: Jessica Aptman, (212) 715-8647

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SuccessFactors Transforms Recruiting with Patented Recruiting Marketing Technology

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SuccessFactors, an SAP company and global leader in cloud-based business execution software, today announced a newly awarded patent for Recruiting Marketing - specifically for search engine optimization (SEO) on customized talent landing pages. This technology breaks new ground in recruiting and talent management software. SuccessFactors' Recruiting Marketing solution transforms customers' ability to attract and engage the right candidates and measure results.

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SuccessFactors' newly-patented technology optimizes how jobs appear on a customer's career website for both ease of candidate access and search engine placement.  The result is greater visibility and higher page rankings to attract candidates. Search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Bing have proven to generate higher-quality candidates at lower cost vs. other channels. For example, SuccessFactors' customers have found that to fill a job, nearly seven timesas many applicants are required from job boards as opposed to search engines. 

"We built this technology to help employers take advantage of the shift in where candidates are searching for jobs and career-related information," said Doug Berg, chief recruiting geek, SuccessFactors. "Most company's career sites and job postings were completely hidden from the search engines, meaning they couldn't attract the hundreds of millions of job seekers each month that are searching for jobs online."

"In May 2012, Google alone recorded 433 million keyword searches related to 'jobs', 'employment' and 'career' information," Berg continued. "With our technology, we've helped large employers drive millions of direct candidates from the search engines using our exclusive SEO methods. For companies that don't show up in those results it's a huge miss in this increasingly competitive talent market."

The patent, #8,271,473, is System and Method for Career Website Optimization. This SEO technology is exclusive to SuccessFactors and is just one piece of a complete recruiting execution solution that helps its customers attract, engage, select better, and then measure the business results. 

SuccessFactors is the only talent management vendor that provides a complete SaaS-based set of talent solutions, core HR, collaboration, recruiting, learning, workforce analytics and workforce planning.

About SuccessFactors, an SAP Company
SuccessFactors is the leading provider of cloud-based Business Execution Software, and delivers business alignment, team execution, people performance, and learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across more than 60 industries. With approximately 15 million subscription seats globally, we strive to delight our customers by delivering innovative solutions, content and analytics, process expertise and best practices insights from serving our broad and diverse customer base. Today, we have more than 3,500 customers in more than 168 countries using our application suite in 35 languages.

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Leading Kids Educational Game Company Launches Online & Mobile Learning Adventures Featuring DreamWorks Animation Franchises

Changes Name to JumpStart

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpStart® today announced that it is developing online and mobile learning adventures for kids featuring well known animation franchises for the first time.  Today marks the launch of new online and mobile games inspired by DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DWA) marquee film franchise Madagascar.  Formerly known as Knowledge Adventure®, the company also announced it is changing its name to JumpStart.

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Madagascar Online(TM), a virtual world within the JumpStart universe which launches today at http://www.JumpStart.com, catapults kids into Madagascar-themed fun-filled learning quests and adventures. Also launching today on all iOS and Android platforms is an immersive themed learning game, Madagascar Preschool Surf 'n Slide(TM).

JumpStart is also working on developing a new gaming franchise inspired by How to Train Your Dragon.

"As JumpStart, we remain committed to delivering on the promise of offering adventure-based learning and next-generation immersive gameplay in a safe, trusted environment, while inspiring imaginative thinking," said David Lord, Company President and CEO. "We believe the combination of DreamWorks Animation's premium brands with our learning capabilities will be a win for children and parents across the globe. We look forward to working together to introduce new interactive worlds inspired by their animated film franchises into the JumpStart gaming universe and leveraging our technology to change the landscape of children's learning and gaming."

"JumpStart is at the forefront of developing innovative educational games and progressive technology for kids and we are pleased to join forces with them to launch new learning adventures that incorporate characters from DreamWorks Animation franchises," said Jim Mainard, Head of Digital Strategy for DreamWorks Animation.

Lord added, "We feel that JumpStart reflects the excitement, fun and sense of adventure that is so integral to our brand experience, which is why we decided to change our company name."

In addition to announcing a strategic alliance with DreamWorks Animation, JumpStart also announced that it has closed a new round of financing. Azure Capital Partners, TeleSoft Partners and other investors join as co-investors and value added partners.

Since the launch in 2009 of its JumpStart 3D Virtual World at http://www.JumpStart.com, the company has continually expanded the range of its online worlds and its game portfolio. JumpStart now offers both casual and immersive children's-focused gaming for mobile and stationary platforms on smartphone, tablet, console and traditional web-based browser interfaces.

In addition to the free content on http://www.JumpStart.com, families can upgrade to an affordable JumpStart membership to access thousands of additional learning games and adventures. Membership includes expanded access to the attractions inside Madagascar Online, as well as the complete JumpStart world, membership to http://www.mathblaster.com and 4 other downloadable learning games.

Knowledge Adventure® and JumpStart® are registered trademark and service marks of Knowledge Holdings, Inc.

ABOUT JUMPSTART

JumpStart® creates magical 3D worlds packed with endless games and adventures that enable kids to run, swim and fly through a different quest every day, encountering characters they love, play with friends, and always discover and learn something new. Featuring the most advanced online and mobile gaming technology in the kids' space, JumpStart® delivers immersive, fun 3D adventure learning games for kids on the devices they use most in environments that parents have come to trust. For more than 20 years, children's software pioneer Knowledge Adventure® set the standard in children's software, creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom, JumpStart is the first kids gaming company to develop a platform built upon the Unity 3D Engine. Its state of the art 3D game engine technology offers rapid, cost-efficient content creation capabilities leading to more products and more brand flexibility and brings gaming experiences and characters to life, within a console-like experience online. The company is internationally renowned for its award-winning JumpStart and Math Blaster® and SuperSecret® brands. Tested and trusted by teachers and parents alike, JumpStart software has helped millions of children build and strengthen essential learning skills. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately-held and based in Torrance, California. For more information, go to http://www.jumpstart.com.

ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for four consecutive years. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 24 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. The Company's theatrical releases for the current year are Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted on June 8, 2012 and Rise of the Guardians on November 21, 2012.

ABOUT TELESOFT PARTNERS

TeleSoft Partners is a special situations venture capital firm. TeleSoft focuses on multi-stage venture investments and special situations in the information technology, communications, and energy value chain industries. TeleSoft is typically a contrarian investor taking a lead or co-lead role as an operational value added partner. TeleSoft has raised capital commitments in excess of $625 million in multiple funds.  Over the last seventeen years, TeleSoft and its principals, pre-TeleSoft, have funded and helped build ~61 companies, resulting in ~37 mergers & acquisitions and IPOs to date and ~9 companies are still private.  TeleSoft's Strategic Partnerships include Alltel (Acquired by Verizon), Bechtel, Deutsche Telekom T-Venture, Nexant, SalesForce.com, and Symphony Technology Group. For more information, visit http://www.telesoftvc.com.

ABOUT AZURE CAPITAL PARTNERS

Founded in 2000, Azure is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with over $750 million under management.  We invest in early stage technology companies that are at the forefront of a transformative opportunity for growth. We have served as trusted advisors to some of the most successful and important technology companies created in the last decade, including VMware, Bill Me Later (acquired by eBay), Calix, Top Tier (acquired by SAP) and World Wide Packets (acquired by Ciena), and have helped to generate billions of dollars of value in these companies for our entrepreneurs and investors. The Azure team is recognized for industry thought leadership, a broad network of powerful industry relationships, and a unique professional investment approach to venture investing. We passionately support our portfolio companies with active guidance in all key aspects of team building, strategy, operations and governance.

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Sony Online Entertainment And Innova Systems Partner To Bring Planetside®2 To Russia

Russia and Other CIS Countries Prepare to Join the Battle for Auraxis through Exclusive Partnership

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced a new partnership with the leading publisher of client-based MMO games in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Innova Systems (Innova), to bring the award-winning massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) PlanetSide(®)2 to Russian-speaking territories. This new partnership was revealed at the Igromir 2012 expo in Moscow.

The international partnership grants Innova exclusive publishing rights for PlanetSide 2 in its territory and ensures that dedicated servers, local customer support and payment gateways will be provided for the game. PlanetSide 2 will be launched under a free-to-play model, granting players basic access to the game free of charge so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best.

"The PlanetSide 2 tagline 'Size Always Matters' is more than just a slogan - it is part of our mission in creating the next greatest MMOFPS," said Louis Figueroa, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Sony Online Entertainment. "A massive game like PlanetSide 2 requires a massive audience, so finding the best international partners to provide quality local support has been a huge goal for us. Innova's proven record in the space made them an ideal partner and we are confident that they will provide players in Russian-speaking territories with superior local support."

PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original title and adds features that modern gamers have come to expect out of the FPS and MMO genres. The game was developed using SOE's state of the art next generation MMO engine - ForgeLight((TM)). The use of a new technology and the latest physics processing capabilities allow for unprecedented realism in massive battles, with thousands of players banding together to win control of critical territories and key resources for their Empire.

"PlanetSide 2 is a breakthrough title for the MMOFPS genre. I'm convinced that this game will set a new standard and raise the bar for player expectations," said Gevork Sarkisyan, CEO of Innova Systems. "The amazing visuals, dynamic and constantly changing battles, as well as the game's epic scale produce a lasting impression. There is nothing like this available on the market right now."

Through the partnership, online players in various international territories will have full access to PlanetSide 2, including: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, as well as the disputed territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

About PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original game - massive multiplayer battles, distinct empires to rally around, and enormous continents where intense ground and air combat unfold - and adds features that modern gamers have come to expect of the FPS and MMO genres. With advanced technology, years of gamer feedback, and a new SOE proprietary MMO game engine called ForgeLight((TM)), PlanetSide 2 offers a truly competitive and visceral FPS experience with massive warfare, massive customization and massive community.

Across the continents of Auraxis, thousands of players will come together in enormous battles to win control of critical territories and key resources for their empire. With an extensive skill tree and free-form class-based system, players will be able to customize their soldier, weapons and vehicles to match their play-style, as well as the needs of their squad, outfit or empire. Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as infantry combat, the battles will be larger and more intense than ever before.

About Innova Systems
The pioneer in the Russian online entertainment industry, Innova Systems has taken an active role in developing the domestic MMO games market to the level of leading world trends by bringing high quality services and AAA titles to the Russian Market. The company's portfolio includes several established games such as Aion, APB Reloaded, Lineage 2, Bloodline Champions, Atlantica Online and other well-known titles enjoyed by players all over the world.

Innova provides a full range of game publishing services, from a unified community platform, with over two million active users, to a self-developed anti-hack shield called Frost. With a talented team of nearly two hundred employees, the company aims to bring Russian online entertainment industry to a new level of quality and to be always one step ahead of expectations.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.  Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®), Star Wars(®): Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com

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

Duo Games Announces Duo(TM) Pinball Game Controller For iPad®

New game controller provides consumers an authentic pinball experience

SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Bay Games, the worldwide leader in iOS-exclusive gaming products, today announced Duo(TM) Pinball - an app-supported pinball controller for iPad® that provides consumers an authentic pinball gameplay experience.

This Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller for iPad works exclusively with the massively popular Pinball HD and Pinball HD Collection Apps, now available on the App Store, which collectively have had more than 2.6 million downloads to-date. To play, download the Pinball HD or Pinball HD Collection App and then wirelessly connect your iPad to the Duo Pinball controller. Launch the app and play.

Product features include:

    --  Two side buttons to control on-screen flippers
    --  Spring-loaded plunger to bring back the arcade experience
    --  Realistic bump and tilt for enhanced gameplay
    --  Bluetooth connectivity
"Duo Pinball recreates the same tactile, immersive experience players will remember from real arcade pinball machines," said Mike Sievert, CEO at Discovery Bay Games. "The feel of the buttons, the angle at which the iPad is held, the ball movement and 3D graphics engine - everything about Duo Pinball has been designed to recreate and improve upon a timeless game."

Duo Pinball is available now for $59.99 and can be found at Apple.com (starting October 5(th)), Amazon.com, and Target Stores nationwide. The Pinball HD and Pinball HD Collection Apps are available for free from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

About Duo Games
Based in Seattle, Duo Games is a unit of Discovery Bay Games, the worldwide leader in mobile and tablet gaming products and supporting apps. In addition to developing original content, the company partners with the most recognized content owners in the world to deliver enhanced tablet play experiences to consumers. Discovery Bay is led by experienced game developers and professionals from a bevy of high-profile companies including Microsoft/XBox, AT&T, Cranium, Hasbro, and Screenlife. For more information, visit Discovery Bay Games or follow the company on Facebook or Twitter.

SOURCE  Discovery Bay Games

Discovery Bay Games

CONTACT: Nicole Tiedemann, MWW Group, ntiedemann@mww.com, +1-212-827-3777

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