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Mopapp to Attend ad:tech and Speak About the Value of Metrics for Mobile App Monetization

LONDON, September 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         It's Land-grabbing Time! The Metrics You Need to Survive in the Mobile Space

    The mobile market is growing and so is the competition. How big is your market share
-in different countries, categories, and stores? Do you constantly desire to have more
data to improve your strategy? Do you have enough tools to maximize your app investment
and revenues?

    This year's ad:tech London 2012 [http://www.ad-techlondon.co.uk ] attendees are sure
to get the right answers to these questions and more at the annual event showcasing
digital media's leaders, innovative solutions, and high profile brand marketers coming
together to network, exhibit, and learn.

    Alessandro Rizzoli, Co-founder and CEO of Mopapp [http://www.mopapp.com ], is
attending the two-day industry marketplace as a speaker; to address the audience on the
current trends, challenges and resources for monetization of applications in the Mobile
market. During his presentation, The Value of Metrics for Mobile App Monetization: It's
Land-grabbing Time! The Metrics You Need to Survive in the Mobile Space, Rizzoli shares
his expertise and advice on utilizing and maximizing available resources, including
Mopapp's comprehensive metrics and features, to strategize a successful approach to real
profit in the unstoppable and ever-growing beast that is Mobile.

    Mopapp, the new kid on the block of app analytics startups, is changing the way new
and seasoned developers, publishers, and enterprises utilize data to maximize their apps'
potential; and headman Rizzoli, expands on the essential key points for monetizing through
the proper use and understanding of sophisticated metrics.

    - Get and utilize hidden public data to monitor competition

    - Know the mobile application marketplace, market size and leading platforms

    - Develop user engagement strategies and improve monetization

    - Learn what app stores are not telling you

    - Gain priceless insights on market and competitors

    When: Day 1: Wednesday September 19, 2012

    Time: 14.50 - 15.10

    Place: National Hall Olympia, London, UK

    Theatre: Mobile & Social

    Attendance to these seminars is free of charge. Please register
[http://www.ad-techlondon.co.uk/visitor_newreg.aspx ] at the ad:tech London 2012
[http://ad-tech.msgfocus.com/c/1ij3470oa3V1yReirxMV08h ] website or visit Mopapp's blog
[http://blog.mopapp.com ] for details.

    Media

    Please contact info@mopapp.com

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Source: Mopapp Ltd.

Monica Vivanco +(39)3347164990 email: monica@mopapp.com

Philips Showcases Innovation With new Cardiology Solutions and Provides Pioneering Forum for Expert Dialogue at ESC 2012

MUNICH, August 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    With the introduction of EchoNavigator and other new solutions, Philips paves the way
for transformation in cardiovascular disease management

    Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) will present a range of new and
ground-breaking solutions, designed to demonstrate how innovation in patient-centered care
is currently helping to transform cardiovascular disease management, during the 2012
Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in Munich.

    (Logo:
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    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the
world's biggest killer, claiming 17.3 million lives a year.[1] In the European Union, it
remains the main cause of death, killing over two million people each year and costing the
economy EUR192 billion annually.[2]

    "Philips is committed to providing pioneering and innovative solutions to the major
challenges the world currently faces in the management of cardiovascular disease,"
commented Eric Silfen, Chief Medical Officer, Philips Healthcare. "This year at ESC, we
want to showcase new solutions and systems that will enable clinicians to achieve safer,
enhanced patient care and outcomes in some of the most complex disease states and
procedures; thereby making a true difference to patients' lives and reducing the
significant burden of cardiac disease."

    New product introduction designed to facilitate an integrated approach to treating
patients with structural heart disease

    This year, Philips will introduce EchoNavigator[3], which uses a breakthrough
technology that provides a new dimension to interventional imaging by combining two live
modalities - X-ray and echocardiography - to unite operators and images in an interactive
and intuitive way for catheter based Structural Heart Disease (SHD) procedures.

    EchoNavigator is developed to address some key challenges faced by clinicians; as well
as managing to improve team communication, during complex catheter based SHD procedures.
It will enable clinicians to perform the procedure efficiently by providing intelligently
integrated X-ray and echo images in one view as well as ease of system navigation, saving
valuable time and improving patient care.

    "Dynamics in the cardiology field are changing. ESC provides us with the opportunity
to highlight our continued commitment in providing meaningful innovations that can help to
address the significant impact cardiovascular disease has across the world," said Bert van
Meurs, General Manager Interventional X-Ray Philips Healthcare. "EchoNavigator combines,
in a unique way, the strength of Philips in both 3D ultrasound and interventional cath
labs. It is intended to facilitate Structural Heart Disease procedures by enhancing
procedural confidence and by supporting communications within the Heart team."

    Revolutionary imaging solution that reduces the barriers of dose in coronary artery
disease interventions

    Philips will showcase its new AlluraClarity family[**], the first X-ray system with
the revolutionary ClarityIQ technology. AlluraClarity IQ offers industry-leading image
quality, equivalent to the Allura Xper generation, at a fraction of the dose during
coronaryographies.

    Traditionally, lower radiation dose during interventional X-ray procedures means
corresponding lower image quality, which could inhibit clinicians' ability to accurately
diagnose and treat patients. The initial clinical trials have shown an average reduction
of 50% radiation dose without sacrificing image quality in coronary angiography.[4]
Studies in other types of applications, such as DSA angiography, have shown even further
dose reduction of up to 83%.[5]

    These improvements will not only significantly help improve diagnostic effectiveness,
but will also ensure that patients and hospital staff will experience fewer complications
from radiation exposure.

    Cardiology informatics transforms clinical management at every stage of care

    The Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular, to be previewed in Europe for the first time
at ESC 2012, is a new integrated portfolio of software and services designed to help
streamline clinical workflow and improve operational performance across the cardiovascular
service line.

    The streamlined solution addresses clinicians' needs for consistently managing the
workflow, including clinical and administrative records for the cardiovascular service
line. The solution offers one access point into consolidated patient data, advanced
clinical applications, multimodality images and reports through the patient cardiovascular
care continuum. The product is not yet available for sale.

    Philips hosts Cardiology Leadership Dialogue to lead peer to peer communication

    In addition, Philips is welcoming clinicians from around the world to join its unique
Cardiology Leadership Dialogue, in the form of nine expert-led clinical roundtable
discussions. These discussions will provide a forum and opportunity for clinicians to
communicate with many of the most eminent members of the cardiac care community, seeking
to address some of the most essential questions in cardiology today. Topics of the
discussions will range from improving STEMI and non-STEMI diagnosis and treatment, to the
transcatheter treatment of valve diseases.

    _____________________________________

    [**] Not available for sale in the U.S.

    Visit Philips' ESC 2012 Booth B450, located in Hall 2B at the ICM - International
Congress Center, Munich or visit http://www.philips.com/media

    About Royal Philips Electronics

    Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being
company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of
Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips
posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with
sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care,
acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting
applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral
healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

    References

    1. Global atlas on cardiovascular disease prevention and control. World Health
Organization. Available on
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/index.html. Accessed August 2012

    2. Cardiovascular disease statistics. European Heart Network. Available on
http://www.ehnheart.org/cvd-statistics.html. Accessed August 2012

    3. EchoNavigator is anticipated to be CE marked in Q4 2012.

    4. A Philips clinical trial study conducted together with Radboud University Nijmegen
Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

    5. A Philips clinical trial study conducted together with St Antonius Hospital,
Nieuwegein, Netherlands

   
    For media inquiries, please contact:
    Sabine van Deursen
    Philips Healthcare Communications
    Tel: +31(0)6-1504-3894
    E-mail: sabine.van.deursen@philips.com

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Source: Royal Philips Electronics

Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM) Theme Park Now Available for Pre-order!

SYDNEY, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Hot on the heels of the record breaking debut game, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshling Zoo,
the ninth best-selling game across all formats in 2011, comes the exciting brand new
videogame from Mind Candy, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM) Theme Park available on
Nintendo 3DS(TM) XL and Nintendo DS(TM).

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120823/557285 )

    A special limited edition of the game is available to pre-order now* at
http://www.moshlingsthemepark.com prior to its official launch on the 31st October
2012.

    The limited edition package of the game is bursting with goodies including:

   
    - 7-day membership to MoshiMonsters.com
    - A brand new Ultra-Rare virtual Moshling redeemable on MoshiMonsters.com
    - An exclusive one of a kind Topps Trading Card
    - 3 x exclusive MoshlingsTheme Park virtual codes which fans can redeem within
      MoshiMonsters.com

    Based on the worldwide phenomenon Moshi Monsters(TM), and building on the ever-growing
popularity of the Moshlings characters, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings Theme Park takes
fans on a journey into a new Moshi universe. The game invites players to explore wondrous
locations as they work to rebuild the legendary Moshlings Theme Park.

    Fans can uncover secret codes online at MoshiMonsters.com which will unlock special
areas and content on the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS systems. By achieving high scores in
the DS game kids can also unlock exclusive content online at MoshiMonsters.com. Users of
the Nintendo 3DS can interact with other Nintendo 3DS players via the StreetPass(TM)
feature and play cool games to bring the Moshlings to life in a whole new dimension. Moshi
Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)Theme Park marks the first time fans can interact with beloved
characters via 3D technology.

    Jam-packed with exclusive content, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)Theme Park also
introduces fans, for the very first time, to "Furnando", a brand-new Moshling character.
He is just one of 60 Moshling characters that take part in this thrilling journey to get
the theme park back on track! In addition, every new Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS game
comes with a free week-long membership to MoshiMonsters.com and a redeemable code so users
also can interact with their new Moshling on the Moshi website.

    The game will hit shelves nationwide in Australia on 31st October 2012 (RRP $49.95).

    For further information about the game and how to pre-order you can visit
http://www.moshlingsthemepark.com

    Moshi Monsters(TM) is an interactive social online world for kids aged 6-12 years. It
provides children with a new form of entertainment, combining adoptable virtual pet
monsters with social online gameplay. With engaging puzzles, stories, and exciting
missions, the Moshi Monsters(TM) world is an ever-growing success story with books,
magazines and toys to name just a few of the available monster offerings.

    Note to editors

    *While stocks last

    About Mind Candy

    Mind Candy, creator of the successful Moshi Monsters franchise, is a global
entertainment company based in the UK with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The
company was formed by Internet entrepreneur, Michael Acton Smith, in 2004.

    For more information visit http://www.MindCandy.com

    About Moshi Monsters(TM)

    With 65 million registered users in 150 territories worldwide, Moshi Monsters - the
online world of adoptable pet monsters for boys and girls aged 6-12 - has become a global
phenomenon. In the UK alone half of all kids have adopted a pet monster!

    Children choose from one of six virtual pet monsters that they can create, name and
nurture. Once their pet has been customised, players can navigate their way around Monstro
City, taking the daily puzzle challenge to earn 'Rox' (virtual currency), playing games,
solving Super Moshi Missions, personalising their room, showing off their artwork, reading
stories and communicating with friends in a safe environment.

    Following its huge online success, Moshi Monsters has expanded into the real world
with an array of physical products including best-selling toys; the number one selling
kids magazine in the UK; a best-selling DS video game, a top five music album, books,
membership cards, trading cards and much more.

    For more information visit http://www.moshimonsters.com

    About Activision Publishing, Inc.

    Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure
products.

    Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision
and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press
release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date of
Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision
Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays
and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most
recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The
forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to
Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither
Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may
ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future
performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.

Photo:
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Source: Mind Candy

Media contacts: Nicola Duarte, Head of PR, Mind Candy, T +44 (0)7803-874-927, E: nicola@mindcandy.com, Twitter: @nics_duarte ; Seventy Seven PR, T: +44(0)207-492-0977, E: moshi@77pr.co.uk

Erectile Doctor Launches First Online Portal Dedicated To Treating Erectile Dysfunction

New Site Allows Men with ED to Connect with Local Doctors Discreetly and Efficiently

CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Erectile Doctor is the first website of its kind to address and attend to one of the most ubiquitous, under-diagnosed conditions: erectile dysfunction. This online portal provides men suffering from ED with the ability to receive treatment facilely and discreetly from specialized doctors across the United States. Erectile Doctor also serves as a platform for physicians to become part of the first online directory devoted to treating ED while simultaneously expanding their patient base.

The site revolutionizes the way men seek erectile dysfunction treatment by providing them with privacy and discretion, which eliminates the need to seek treatment from invalid sources. Dr. Muhammad Mirza, founder and creator of Erectile Doctor, explains the site's foundation:

"Men are sometimes reluctant to visit their general practitioner or even seek any help at all if they think they have ED. Erectile Doctor provides a safe and legitimate online tool for men within the U.S. to discreetly search for a local doctor."

The effects of erectile dysfunction plague millions of men throughout the country each year. This condition can affect mental health and relationships, but moreover, ED can be the result of underlying medical issues.

Due to the stigma associated with the inability to perform sexually, many men avoid proper erectile dysfunction treatment and therefore further jeopardize their health. As a result, they order medication from disreputable sources, usually located in foreign countries. This practice is not only unreliable, but extremely unsafe.

Dr. Mirza's vision for Erectile Doctor emphasizes the importance of a proper diagnosis, but it also draws attention the longstanding taboo associated with the condition:

"My goal in creating the Erectile Doctor website is to bring awareness to an under-diagnosed and under-treated condition that has many social stigmas attached to it."

Erectile Doctor is beneficial for men affected by ED as well as physicians who specialize in treating the condition. The site helps doctors expand their patient base while establishing a presence on the first online directory to acknowledge the social stigmas and privacy concerns associated with erectile dysfunction.

To learn more about Erectile Doctor, visit http://www.ErectileDoctor.com

SOURCE  Erectile Doctor

Erectile Doctor

CONTACT: Adam Smith, Hudson Horizons, +1-201-845-7126

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

BBVA Compass announces launch of enhanced BlackBerry® App

- BlackBerry Version 2.0 offers a new graphical interface, bill payments, and transaction images

- Innovative feature allows direct enrollment to mobile banking from the app

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass today launched version 2.0 of its free BlackBerry app, adding to its suite of mobile banking capabilities.

"As part of our commitment to continually update all of our mobile banking apps, our new BlackBerry 2.0 app delivers an improved user experience and features new functionality that will be appreciated by our customers," said Alex Carriles, executive vice president and director of Mobile Strategy and Retail Innovation at BBVA Compass. "BlackBerry users are some of our most enthusiastic mobile banking customers, and now, they can experience an improved mobile banking platform."

Similar to the iPhone(TM) and Android(TM) apps released by BBVA Compass, the new BlackBerry app was designed to reflect customer feedback and incorporate more innovative technology. Version 2.0 offers direct enrollment to mobile banking and allows users to pay bills, view check images, transaction receipts and account pie charts, along with cash flow graphs of bill payments.

"As mobile banking rapidly evolves, we remain focused on enhancing the mobile banking experience for all customers, continuing to add new features and elements that help our customers better manage their finances," said Carriles.

To download the free BBVA Compass BlackBerry mobile banking app, visit  the BlackBerry App World and search for BBVA Compass, or text the word blackberry to 4BBVA (42282).

For more information on BBVA Compass mobile banking applications, visit http://www.bbvacompass.com/go/mobile.

*Access and/or usage fees may apply according to your wireless plan. Please check with your wireless carrier about such fees. The Trademark BlackBerry is owned by Research in Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. BBVA Compass is not endorsed sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research in Motion Limited. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc.  Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.  Use of this trademark is subject to Google permissions.

About BBVA Group

BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. BBVA ranks among the leading eurozone banks in terms of return on equity and efficiency. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at http://www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates more than 709 branches, including 368 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 79 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 20 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading Small Business Administration lenders and ranked third in American Banker's 2012 reputation study of the leading 30 banks in the U.S. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at http://www.bbvacompass.com.

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank. Compass Bank, member FDIC.

SOURCE  BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass

CONTACT: Lori Moore, Corporate Communications, +1-713-831-5623, Lori.moore@bbvacompass.com

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

Qualcomm Acquires Small Cell Pioneer DesignArt Networks

-- Company's System-on-Chip Platforms Boost Wireless Data Capacity in Mobile Networks --

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced it has acquired DesignArt Networks, a leader in small cell modem and system design for cellular base stations and high-speed wireless backhaul infrastructure. Based in Ra'anana, Israel, DesignArt offers system-on-chip (SoC) and software products that enable the design of indoor and outdoor small cell base stations and remote radio heads, which allow operators to expand the data capacity of their networks in a simple and cost-effective manner. DesignArt's technology also offers integrated line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight wireless backhaul to reduce the cost of outdoor small cell deployments.

"DesignArt and its products will both enhance and accelerate our initiatives to drive increased capacity and coverage in mobile networks," said Craig Barratt, president of Qualcomm Atheros. "Operators can significantly improve user experience across residential, enterprise and outdoor networks given the greater network efficiencies derived by implementing small cells and heterogeneous networks."

Mobile data consumption continues to surge, driven by the increased adoption of smartphones and consumers' growing demand for rich content wherever they are. As a result, carriers require cost-effective, practical solutions to increase the capacity of their cellular network infrastructure. High cost and limited availability of licensed spectrum make spatial reuse via small cell base stations an effective approach to achieve the needed capacity gains.

DesignArt's unique and competitive technologies set a new standard in base station SoC design and enable simultaneous operation of multiple cellular and backhaul modems with low power consumption and high throughput. With this acquisition, Qualcomm adds the DesignArt LTE and backhaul solutions to its existing portfolio of small cell base station technologies and complementary Wi-Fi, Ethernet and passive optical networking (PON) connectivity solutions. With its expanded product portfolio, Qualcomm's networking customers and operators will benefit from the efficient integration of small cell and Wi-Fi technologies with various wireless and wireline backhaul options to support the proliferation of indoor and outdoor small cells that provide coverage and capacity exactly where it is needed.

About Qualcomm 
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated

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

Youku Tudou Inc. and Tudou Holdings Limited Announce Completion of Merger

BEIJING and SHANGHAI, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU, and formerly Youku Inc.) ("Youku") and Tudou Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: TUDO) ("Tudou") today announced the completion of the merger (the "Merger") between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated March 11, 2012, by and among Youku, Tudou and Merger Sub, and the plan of merger, dated August 23, 2012, between Tudou and Merger Sub. As a result of the Merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from "Youku Inc." to "Youku Tudou Inc." at the effective time of the Merger.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou Class B ordinary share (not including Tudou Class B ordinary shares represented by Tudou American depositary shares ("Tudou ADSs")) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger has been cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 7.177 Youku Class A ordinary shares, and each Tudou ADS representing four Tudou Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger has been surrendered in exchange for the right to receive 1.595 Youku American depositary shares, each representing 18 Youku Class A ordinary shares.

Trading of Tudou ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") will be suspended beginning on August 24, 2012. A Form 25 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") notifying the SEC of the delisting of the Tudou ADSs on NASDAQ and the deregistration of Tudou's registered securities. Tudou intends to terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by promptly filing a Form 15 with the SEC. Tudou's obligations to file or furnish with the SEC certain reports and forms, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, will be suspended immediately as of the filing date of the Form 15 and will cease once the deregistration becomes effective.

About Youku Tudou Inc.

Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU) is China's leading Internet television company. Its Internet television platform enables users to search, view and share high-quality video content quickly and easily across multiple devices. Youku, which stands for "what's best and what's cool" in Chinese, is the most recognized online video brand in China. Youku's American depositary shares, each representing 18 of Youku's Class A ordinary shares, are traded on the NYSE under the symbol "YOKU".

About Tudou Holdings Limited

Tudou Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: TUDO) is a leading Internet video company in China providing premium licensed content, use generated content ("UGC") and original in-house produced content. Founded in 2005, Tudou was the first UGC video sharing website launched in China. The "Tudou" brand is one of the most recognized Internet brands in China, and the annual Tudou Video Festival has become a signature event in the online video industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.tudou.com.

For more information, please contact:

Ryan Cheung
Corporate Finance Director
Youku Tudou Inc.
Tel:     (+8610) 5885-1881 x6090
Email: ryan.cheung@youku.com

Michael S. Fu
Director, Investor Relations
Tudou Holdings Limited
Tel:     (+8621) 5170-2355
Email: mfu@tudou.com

SOURCE  Youku Tudou Inc.

Youku Tudou Inc.

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

MoZeus, Inc. Offers VIP Service For Retailers With New Shopper Marketing Division

SMART Activator drives shopper engagement and point-of-sale opportunities; Debut capabilities at 2012 Shopper Marketing Expo in Chicago on Oct. 16-18

ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MoZeus Worldwide, a mobile-marketing and content-management software company, has created a Shopper Marketing division to meet the demand of the SMART Activator platform in retail.  The SMART Activator has become the most-used marketing application in the world by offering a cutting-edge smart phone technology that allows companies to engage consumers and provide real value for brands.

To date, MoZeus has worked with approximately 200 brands, agencies and sports properties to leverage the SMART Activator for more than 100,000 event days, which has resulted in five million unique leads and 20 million survey questions answered.

"The MoZeus technology is a natural fit in the retail environment by providing shopper value by facilitating decision-making and improving the ease of shopping through the use of digital interaction and communications to engage shoppers along the path-to-purchase," said Bill Sluben, Senior Vice President of Consumer Engagement at MoZeus Worldwide.  "We will be able to assist traditional brick-and-mortar retailers close the gap on the information and content available to them versus at on-line retailers."

SMART Activator is designed to provide brands and agencies with all the popular marketing tools that lead to capturing new customers.  What makes the SMART Activator truly unique is the fact that everything can run on one application and thus one device, giving partners multiple options with the click of a button.

The 2012 Shopper Marketing Expo offers shopper marketers and retailers an opportunity to collaborate, influence and inspire decision-making along the path to purchase.  This year's event will be held in Chicago from October 16-18.

Consider the impact that mobile has created and will create with forecasted exponential growth:

    --  The "mobile influence factor" (or effect of smartphones on in-store
        sales) on retail purchases will increase to $689 billion (or 19% of
        total store sales) by 2016 (Source: Deloitte, 2012)
    --  43 percent of smartphone owners have used their mobile device while in a
        store for a shopping purpose (Source: Score Inc., Shop.org and The
        Partnering Group, 2012)
    --  73 percent of consumers say they have used their mobile phone in a store
        (Source: Interactive Advertising Bureau, 2012)
    --  eMarketer estimates that there will be 115.8 million smartphone users in
        the US by the end of 2012, with that number growing to 176.3 million by
        2015 (Source: eMarketer, 2012)
    --  66% of US smartphone owners use their phone to aid in shopping (Source:
        Leo J. Shapiro and Associates, 2012)
"The smartphone mobile device is a lifeline to friends, family and content, as well as the primary communication and information portal we utilize on a daily and even hourly basis," added Sluben. "That's why it's more important than ever to engage consumers where they shop and the MoZeus Retail Platform will do just that."

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

About MoZeus Worldwide

Headquartered in Atlanta, MoZeus Worldwide is a next generation mobile marketing and content management software company.  Their SMART Activator application, the most-used event marketing application in the world, provides a comprehensive "toolbox" of innovative, cost-efficient experiential marketing platforms and mobile applications in one cutting-edge bundle that utilizes smartphones, Facebook, email and photo/video sharing to provide real-time consumer results. To date, MoZeus has worked with more than 200 brands, agencies and sports properties for more than 100,000 event days, which has resulted in ten million unique leads and 25 million survey questions answered. Notable clients and properties that utilize MoZeus include Ford, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Comcast, AT&T, Beam Global, Kraft, Starbucks, Nissan and Harley Davidson, among many others. For more information please call 1-888-YMOZEUS (966-9387) or visit http://www.MoZeus.com.

Press Contact:
Rob Kremer, CO&P Integrated Marketing

(404) 961-2224

SOURCE  MoZeus Worldwide

MoZeus Worldwide

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

Gameloft's New Orleans Studio Celebrates its 1st Anniversary with the Launch of 'Cosmic Colony'

NEW ORLEANS, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    One year after announcing the opening of their New Orleans studio, Gameloft, a leading
global publisher of digital and social games, is thrilled to reveal that the latest office
has officially launched its first title, Cosmic Colony, on iOS and Android.

    Available today, Cosmic Colony is a space-themed tycooning game that allows players to
colonize a mysterious planet in order to prosper. Surprising events and space missions
also await players of all ages as they leave everything they've grown to love behind to
become the next-generation of space pioneers. The title will be added to the Let's Play by
Gameloft growing lineup of casual titles, which currently sees over 54% of Gameloft's
total 55 million monthly active users.

    "Cosmic Colony is the result of the New Orleans studio's hard work over the last year
while overcoming the many challenges that are inherent with opening a new office," said
Samir El Agili, Gameloft's VP of Production for the United States & Latin America. "The
game represents the first of many games that we anticipate launching in the upcoming years
as I foresee a lot of new and innovating projects being released from our New Orleans
location, and I look forward to working with our local and state partners to help meet
that objective."

    The studio is the second studio to be opened in North America, with the first being
based in New York. As the studio lines up new creation projects for the coming year, in
addition to working on and evolving an assortment of existing games in the Gameloft
catalog, they plan on continuing their search for local talent to build the team. With the
help of local recruiting initiatives hosted by LED FastStart, the nation's best state
workforce training program, the New Orleans studio has already received thousands of
qualified candidates consisting of local talent and recent college graduates. Yet as the
Gameloft office workload begins to increase, their assistance will not only continue to
drive the studio's growth, but help to ensure its success in the local economy as well as
its acclimation to the local culture as well.

    "We worked hard to show Gameloft that New Orleans and our state represent one of the
leading opportunities for investment in the digital media sector," said Louisiana Governor
Bobby Jindal. "We're excited about the release of Gameloft's first project created in
Louisiana, and we're proud that the Gameloft studio in New Orleans continues to grow.
Gameloft's work in our state shows that Louisiana is becoming a beacon for the digital
media industry, and, most importantly, it shows we are diversifying our economy in order
to create more opportunities for our people to pursue their dreams here at home."

    Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., added, "Greater New
Orleans, Inc. is thrilled with the announcement that Gameloft New Orleans is releasing its
first full local creation project, Cosmic Colony. The production of Cosmic Colony
exemplifies the tremendous growth of the digital media industry in our region. Our
competitive tax climate and best-in-class incentives make the region a smart choice for
both large and small digital media firms - and are why we were just voted #1 in the USA
for digital media."

    Cosmic Colony is available now on both the App Store
[http://itunes.apple.com/app/cosmic-colony/id495169538?mt=8 ] and Google Play
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftSVHM ].

    For more information about Gameloft and our growing lineup of titles, please visit the
website at http://www.gameloft.com.

    About Gameloft

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Real Football(R), Modern
Combat, and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R), and also partners with major rights
holders including Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), FOX(R), Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).

    Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,000 developers.

    Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the
US.

    PR Contact:

   
    Jessica W. Lewinstein
    Gameloft's NA PR Manager
    +1(415)265-5725
    Jessica.Lewinstein@Gameloft.com

Source: Gameloft

G3 Enterprises Now Offering Online Store For High-Quality Stock Closures

New Convenient Solution Enables Producers to Respond Quickly to Market Opportunities

MODESTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to growing demand from small winemakers, brewers and spirit producers, G3 Enterprises is now offering stock closure products in a variety of options, colors and sizes with a one case (or one bag for corks) minimum order. In the past, suppliers have typically required large minimum orders which precluded many small producers from responding quickly to emerging market opportunities. With its new online order system, G3 can rapidly respond by leveraging its technological capabilities and state-of-the-art production facilities to provide this growing market of customers with high-quality and affordable closures.

"We are receiving more and more inquiries from a number of smaller producers who want our American-made caps, corks and closures but only need small quantities. Now, through our online store, (http://www.G3order.com), they can easily purchase standard closure products, including screw caps, polylaminate capsules, and corks, to best meet their needs," said Mihailo Panovich, VP of Sales for G3 Enterprises. He added, "G3 continues to provide producers, regardless of size, with all of their packaging and supply chain solutions."

G3 Enterprises' closure division is the most integrated provider of closure products including caps, corks, capsules, stoppers, crowns, and bar tops in the industry. As an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified manufacturer, G3 invests in the latest equipment and technology to meet evolving customer needs. For 50 years, the company has provided quality products and solutions to beverage customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and throughout Europe.

About G3 Enterprises:

G3 Enterprises was founded by the third generation of the Gallo family to serve the wine and spirits industry with quality packaging products and supply chain solutions. With a talented team of experts offering customers a variety of creative solutions and outstanding customer service, G3 Enterprises offers a wide range of supply chain assistance including labels, closures, transportation, warehousing, winery services and mobile bottling. To order stock closures, visit http://www.G3Order.com.

SOURCE  G3 Enterprises

G3 Enterprises

CONTACT: Krittaya Boonma, +1-209-247-4345

Web Site: http://www.G3Order.com

Look No Further, Members-Only Shopping Giant PLNDR.com Releases Much-Awaited Mobile App

Get $5 off of every purchase on the app with code "APPNOW."

BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash Sale phenom PLNDR.com announced today the release of its much-awaited iPhone app, giving members instant access to special coveted sales while making shopping on-the-go even more seamless. Did we mention there's also a chance to win $200?

The contest, promoting the hashtag #DoinIt, has users tweeting the best places that they'll be shopping from PLNDR's new iPhone app. The most creative (and outrageous) answer will win a $200 gift card to the shopping site. Follow @PLNDR on Twitter and watch the pandemonium unfold.

Featuring all of the on-site elements shoppers have come to love about PLNDR (including a wealth of expert lifestyle imagery, product browsing, size adjustments, and more through checkout), plus special mobile-only sales and surprises, the iPhone app is a testament to the company's new focus on shopping any-and-everywhere.

"30% of PLNDR's traffic is already coming from mobile, which showed us how excited these kids are to shop in class, while they're out, and on-the-go - I love it," said Leandrew Robinson, Director of PLNDR and Business Development for Karmaloop.com. "It only made sense for us to give members a more convenient platform to stock up. It's our gift to them."

The iPhone app was designed by mobile rockstars, Xtreme Labs Inc, whose smartphone apps for industry leaders like Groupon, MTV, Vevo, and Virgin Mobile have been heralded by users and media alike. 

Get $5 off of every purchase on the app with code "APPNOW."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad.

*Requires iOS 5.0 or later.
* 2.6 MB

Pricing and Availability: PLNDR 1.00.00 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Catalogs category.

PLNDR.com (pronounced "plunder"), owned by Karmaloop.com, is a members-only men's and women's "flash sale" online boutique that hosts limited-time sales of more than 80 percent off on the best in premium apparel, footwear and accessories by leading lifestyle and streetwear brands. The site debuted in May 2010 and is the fastest-growing segment in the Karmaloop.com family, with 2.5 million visitors per month. To date, PLNDR has established ongoing partnerships with more than 400 brands including top-sellers like Crooks & Castles, Obey, WeSC, Motel Rocks and Married To The Mob, boasting a current membership of more than one million with over $16 million in revenue for 2011.

SOURCE  PLNDR.com

PLNDR.com

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com

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

Verizon Wireless Statement on Texting to Contribute Program Implementation

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced its plan to enable its customers to utilize text messaging to contribute to presidential campaigns. The following is a statement by William Petersen, Verizon Wireless Vice President & General Counsel:

"Starting today, Verizon Wireless will put into operation a new program, recently authorized by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which will enable Verizon customers to use text messaging to contribute to the campaign committees of the presidential campaigns of the two major political parties. Verizon Wireless intends to implement this new program carefully and in full compliance with the FEC's recent direction. The program is currently being limited to the two presidential campaigns in order to assess the service."

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: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless Corporate Communications, +1-908-559-7518, Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

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

ThinkGeek Announces Exclusive Star Wars Merch at Celebration VI!

Brilliant New Products from a Galaxy Far Far Away

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkGeek (Nasdaq: GKNT) has heard and answered the call of fans and is not only a vendor at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, but is announcing three new products and launching an exclusive item as well.

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Visitors to booth #303 will have the opportunity to be the first people in the known galaxy to take a glimpse of these new, officially licensed products. For those unable to make it to Orlando, they are:

Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case
Available this fall for $24.99, the Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case gives practical application to our favorite rogue. Forged of the same materials that he was frozen in, this incredible piece is the perfect way to carry the business cards that declare your allegiance to the light or dark side of the force.

Wampa Ice Scraper Mitt
Harvesting Wampa arms isn't easy. We know. However, once you have one they make excellent ice scrapers for your preferred mode of transportation. The Wampa Ice Scraper Mitt will be available before winter besets the land for $24.99.

Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker
An April Fool's prank turned real, the Star Wars Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker lets you wield a more elegant ice pop. The integrated light allows for the "blade" to glow as you cool off from a long day of blasting womp rats. Expect to see the Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker this fall for $34.99.

Death Star Tea Infuser
For sale at the convention before it is available to the general geek-masses is the Death Star Tea Infuser. Designed with everyone's favorite not-a-moon in mind, the Death Star Tea Infuser is the perfect way to seep the tastiest drink this side of blue milk. Those who want to get their hands on the awesome power of this fully-operational kitchen device need only have $19.99 when it is launched on ThinkGeek.com on August 27.

"These new exclusive creations are something we've been excited to share with fans for a while," states Ty Liotta, Grand Moff of the Geeklabs division of ThinkGeek. "Each is officially licensed and if we're being honest, awesome."

If you're interested in hi-res photography of any of the items above, or would like to stop by the booth and see them, please contact Steve Zimmermann at steve@thinkgeek.com or Jessica Darrican at Jessica@maxborgesagency.com.

ABOUT THINKGEEK

ThinkGeek is the premier retailer for the global geek community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Geeknet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKNT), ThinkGeek was founded in 1999 to serve the distinct needs and interests of technology professionals and enthusiasts. Today, ThinkGeek has grown to become the first choice for innovative and imaginative gifts that appeal to the geek in everyone. For more information, please visit http://www.thinkgeek.com or call 1.888.GEEKSTUFF.

ABOUT GEEKNET

Geeknet is home to some of the best-known brands in the geek universe, and is the online network for the global geek community. We serve an audience of approximately 48 million visitors each month* and provide the tech-obsessed with content, culture, connections, commerce, and all the things that geeks crave. Want to learn more? Check out geek.net.

Geeknet is a trademark of Geeknet, Inc. SourceForge, Slashdot, ThinkGeek, and Freecode are trademarks of Geeknet, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or product names are property of their respective owners.

(*Source: Google Analytics and Omniture, June 2012.)

GKNT-G

SOURCE  Geeknet, Inc.

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Geeknet, Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Zimmermann, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Misinformation, ThinkGeek.com, +1-703-259-8423, +1-703-828-7420 (m), steve@thinkgeek.com, or Jessica Darrican, Max Borgest Agency, +1-305-576-1171 x 116, +1-305-299-3449 (m), jessica@maxborgesagency.com

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

AT&T Invests Nearly $100 Million In Wisconsin Network In First Half Of 2012

Company Builds New Cell Sites, Boosts Capacity To Deliver Superior 4G Experience in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is driving investment and innovation across Wisconsin to deliver superior 4G service and the best possible mobile Internet experience.

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In the first half of 2012, AT&T invested nearly $100 million in its Wisconsin wireless and wired networks.

Network upgrades include activation of new cell sites or towers to improve network coverage, deploying faster connections to enable 4G speeds, and adding spectrum capacity to support additional traffic.

First-half upgrade highlights include:

    --  New cell sites in Minocqua and Shiocton.
    --  New Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) at West Towne (Madison), Mayfair
        (Milwaukee) and Brookfield Square (Milwaukee) malls, Milwaukee's
        ballpark and Mitchell International Airport.
    --  Expansion of mobile Internet service in Manitowoc, Aniwa, Cecil, Gillet,
        Marion, Tigerton, Pulaski and Shawano.
    --  Added capacity around the Wisconsin State Fair to bolster coverage for
        guests. In addition, capacity was also added to 52 cell sites in the
        Milwaukee area since January 2012.
AT&T network upgrades in Wisconsin also include deployment of new Wi-Fi hot spots and backbone network connections.

"We're working to build a 4G network that's smarter and better to provide our customers with a superior mobile Internet experience," said AT&T Wisconsin State President Scott VanderSanden. "The ongoing investment we're making across Wisconsin is designed to increase 4G coverage, reliability and speed. We also continue to invest in technologies like Wi-Fi and DAS to help provide customers with the best connections when they want it, whatever they're doing."

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, LTE and HSPA+, to deliver more speed to more customers.

AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** among wireless carriers with 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.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

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 Wisconsin 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.

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. 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 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.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Greer, AT&T Wisconsin, Office, +1-608-252-2846, Mobile, +1-414-520-6398, jim.greer@att.com

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

Red Cross Ready To Help As Isaac Heads Toward Florida

Download Free App For Hurricane Safety Information

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tropical Storm Isaac could make landfall in Florida in the next few days and the American Red Cross is getting ready to respond if needed.

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The Red Cross is preparing to open dozens of shelters across Florida, and moving hundreds of trained disaster workers into the state. There are 22 Red Cross emergency response vehicles (ERVs) already in Florida and almost 28 more are moving into the state in advance of the storm with an additional 78 on stand-by if needed. The Red Cross is mobilizing 5 truckloads of disaster supplies to send to Florida and Red Cross disaster warehouses in Georgia and Mississippi are ready to ship emergency supplies if necessary.

"As Isaac travels northward, we're getting ready to help people in Florida," said Charley Shimanski, senior vice president for Red Cross Disaster Services. "We urge folks who may be in the path of this storm to get prepared too - to check their emergency supplies, finalize their hurricane plans, and listen closely to local officials for updates on the storm."

RED CROSS HURRICANE APPOne step people should take now is to download the free Red Cross Hurricane App for mobile devices which puts real time information on hurricane safety at someone's fingertips. The app features information on Red Cross shelters and a toolkit with a flashlight, strobe light and alarm. The one-touch "I'm Safe" button lets someone use social media outlets to tell family and friends they are okay. People across the country planning to travel to areas that could get hit with the storm can use the app to receive weather alerts. The Hurricane App can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

GET READY Before the storm, people should prepare by taking the following steps:

    --  Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If someone does not have
        hurricane shutters, they should close and board up their windows and
        doors with plywood.
    --  Fill their vehicle's gas tank.
    --  Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind, like outdoor
        furniture.
    --  Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep closed
        as much as possible so food will last longer if the power goes out.
More information on what to do before, during and after a storm is available on the Red Cross web site.

MEANWHILE IN HAITI, Red Cross workers from all over the world are closely coordinating preparedness efforts and plans to respond as Isaac approaches Hispaniola. Logistical support and cholera contingency plans have been activated for the north and northeast regions of Haiti, including positioning of relief and cholera prevention supplies. The Red Cross is supporting and equipping 55 community readiness committees in camps in Port au Prince with additional first aid supplies, having worked with these committees on an ongoing basis to identify evacuation routes and alternate safe spaces. The Haitian government is in charge of evacuation shelters in Haiti. The Red Cross works with the community to help them get ready for disasters and will respond to any needs Isaac creates.

HOW TO HELP If anyone would like to help, they can make a donation by visiting http://www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to their local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization -- not a government agency -- and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit http://www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

SOURCE  American Red Cross

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American Red Cross

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

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

The Recording Academy® Launches Campaign To "Give Fans The Credit"

New Initiative Will Enhance Fans' Music Discovery by Ensuring All Music Creators Are Credited for Their Work on Digitally Released Recordings

Honorary Ambassadors T Bone Burnett, Lamont Dozier, Sheila E., Skylar Grey, Jimmy Jam, RedOne, and Don Was to Help Generate Dialogue and Support for this Important Issue, with an Online Petition Available at http://www.givefansthecredit.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Recording Academy(® )(http://www.grammy.com), the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards(®), is launching "Give Fans The Credit" -- a new campaign that will help enhance fans' discovery of new music by ensuring all music creators are credited for their work on digitally released recordings. Honorary Ambassadors who will help further awareness of this important initiative include: 12-time GRAMMY(®)-winning producer T Bone Burnett; GRAMMY-winning songwriter Lamont Dozier; singer/songwriter/percussionist Sheila E.; singer/songwriter Skylar Grey; five-time GRAMMY-winning producer/songwriter Jimmy Jam; two-time GRAMMY-winning producer/songwriter RedOne; and three-time GRAMMY-winning producer Don Was. Additionally, an online petition for fans to sign and further information is available at http://www.givefansthecredit.com. For updates and breaking news, please visit http://www.grammy.com and The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook: http://www.twitter.com/thegrammys, http://www.facebook.com/thegrammys.

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"The staggering pace of digital innovation gives consumers access to more and more information, but in this case -- digitally released music without liner notes -- the music fan is getting less information," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "We can watch movies online with the credits included, and the same should be true for digitally released recordings. If music devices can access millions of tracks in the cloud, we're confident we can find a way to acknowledge those who created the tracks here on Earth."

Songwriters, non-featured performers, producers and engineers make significant contributions to recordings, but as liner notes are becoming less common, these creators rarely receive credit on digital music devices. Currently, the only credits consumers are generally able to see are the song title, album, and artist; but music fans should have access to additional information: the songwriter who composed the work, the producers and engineers who shaped the sound, and the musicians who brought the song to life.

The "Give Fans The Credit" campaign will address this issue on several fronts. First, music fans who want information about their favorite tracks can sign the petition at http://www.givefansthecredit.com. Second, the campaign ambassadors and other leaders at The Recording Academy will begin a series of discussions with digital music services to brainstorm ways to deliver more robust crediting information on digital music platforms. At the same time, The Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing(®) will continue its efforts to ensure accurate data is contained within the music files.

"By engaging consumers and the industry in this effort, we seek to give music fans the rich information and content they desire," said Daryl Friedman, Chief Advocacy & Industry Relations Officer for The Recording Academy. "Discovery is a key part of today's digital music services. By knowing who wrote, produced and played on the tracks, consumers will be able to discover even more great music. This will give both creators and fans the credit they deserve."

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards -- the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music -- The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue, and Instagram.

Quotes from Honorary Ambassadors

"Our industry has been crediting the musicians, engineers and other creative professionals who work on recordings for more than half a century, not only to publicly acknowledge their contributions to a project but to educate fans and keep them informed of the tremendously talented individuals and ensembles that further the legacy of recorded music. Sadly, and unfairly, this information is largely being lost in our digital age. Audiences want to know this information, and I fully support The Recording Academy's initiative to 'Give Fans The Credit.'"
-- T Bone Burnett

"As a producer and songwriter for many Motown hits, I was privileged to work with the Funk Brothers, Motown's legendary session band. But fans who listen to those songs on digital players don't even see their names. Let's 'Give Fans The Credit' -- not just for songwriters like me, but for so many talented musicians who made the Motown sound what it is." 
-- Lamont Dozier

"When a fan listens to any of my recorded tracks, I am acknowledged, by name, as the performing artist. But when they hear other popular recordings like 'Mi Tiara,' 'Dancing On The Ceiling,' 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough,' or 'Purple Rain,' there is no way for fans to know the names of those of us who also placed our same talent on those tracks. Digital music has made so many amazing technological advances, and I look forward to solutions in resolving this shortcoming in the distribution method so fans may receive more information about the music they love."
-- Sheila E.

"I'm a producer today because of liner notes. The credits in liner notes are how I first learned who made the music I was listening to. I've always been really inspired by the people behind the glass -- the songwriters, producers, engineers and musicians. They helped define my path as a music maker, and as a recording artist."
-- Jimmy Jam

"As a songwriter, producer and music fan myself, I love the way technology has allowed us to listen to more music in more places. But without liner notes, fans have no way of knowing who wrote, produced or played on the songs they love. 'Give Fans The Credit' will help music fans learn more about those who created their favorite songs -- and ultimately discover more great music."
-- Skylar Grey

"One of the most beautiful things about music is that it is a true collaboration of creative forces. I have been blessed to have worked with some of the most amazing artists, writers, musicians and engineers, all of whom deserve credit for their contributions. I love music! I'm a music fanatic! And as a fan, whenever I hear a great song I go crazy and I always want to know who worked on it. Even as a young kid growing up in Morocco, this was always so important to me. Digital downloads don't provide that information. 'Give Fans The Credit' is a wonderful campaign that will help the fans appreciate the people behind the scenes who help create their favorite and most memorable songs."
-- RedOne

"As a young music fan growing up in Detroit, reading liner notes and credits was an inextricable part of the experience of buying and appreciating music. Knowledge about the participating songwriters, musicians, engineers, producers and studios enhances the bond between artists and fans. It's not surprising that the decline in sales of recorded music mirrors the increasing scarcity of this information. 'Give Fans The Credit' is an important campaign that will help restore a heightened sense of value to the purchase of music."
-- Don Was

SOURCE  The Recording Academy

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CONTACT: Barb Dehgan, The Recording Academy, +1-310-392-3777, barbd@grammy.com

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

Sainsbury's Partners With Rovi to Power New Digital Video Service

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Sainsbury's
[http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/televisions/smarttvs/list.html?sortÞfault&hnavB94904055 ]
has licensed Rovi Corporation to power a new digital video service for
Sainsbury's Entertainment [http://www.sainsburysentertainment.co.uk ]. Expected to launch
later this year, the new service will offer video on demand and digital copies of major
studio Film and Television
[http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/televisions/list.html ] titles. The move
reinforces Sainsbury's entertainment strategy and complements its rapidly expanding
digital entertainment lineup that already includes music and ebooks.

    Powered by the Rovi Entertainment Store, Sainsbury's will provide customers convenient
access to an extensive library of film and TV entertainment including new releases often
on the same day they are available on DVD and Blu-ray
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Disc. The service will initially be available
online at Sainsbury's Entertainment and then expand to offer access through a range of
internet connected devices including Smart TVs
[http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/televisions/smarttvs/list.html?sortÞfault&hnavB94904055 ]
, Blu-ray Disc players, smartphones, and game consoles.

    Over the past year Sainsbury's has bolstered its online entertainment offer through
the strategic acquisitions of Anobii Limited, a social network and online retailer of
e-books and online entertainment company Global Media Vault Ltd. These acquisitions along
with the launch of its music download service supports Sainsbury's commitment to
multichannel retailing.

    Luke Jensen, Group Development Director, Sainsbury's, commented on the partnership:
"Rovi was a natural choice to collaborate with for the launch of Sainsbury's
Entertainment's digital video service given the company's market expertise, long-standing
industry relationships, and proven technology. On demand streaming video is an exciting
addition to our existing online offerings, and supports our customers as they progress
from consuming content on physical disc to accessing their favourite entertainment on a
range of devices, where and when they choose."

    David Cook, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and General Manager of Rovi
Entertainment Store, Rovi said: "Our agreement with Sainsbury's is an important win for
Rovi as we continue our efforts to expand our presence and influence in international
markets. Sainsbury's is an ideal company to collaborate with as they have the marketing
acumen, as well as the consumer reach and loyalty needed to be successful and help
introduce new consumers to the convenience, quality, and flexibility of online video
entertainment."

    About Sainsbury's

    Sainsbury's (http://www.sainsburys.co.uk) was founded in 1869 and today operates
over 1,000 stores, including 440 convenience stores and employs around 150,000 colleagues.
The business puts customers at the heart of everything it does and has invested in its
stores, personnel, and channels to deliver the best possible shopping experience. Learn
more about Sainsbury's at http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk

   
    Contact:

    Thomas Knorpp
    thomas.knorpp@sainsburys.co.uk
    +44(0)20-7695-4427

Source: Sainsbury?s

Financial Times: Ukraine's IT Services Boom

KYIV, Ukraine, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Ukraine's IT outsourcing sector has boomed over the last 10 years, reports the
reputable British news source Financial Times in its blog post "Tapping Ukraine's IT
Potential". According to the post, the Eastern European country earned over USD 1 billion
on its IT services export in 2011 alone.

    http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/08/22/tapping-ukraines-it-outsourcing-potential/#axzz24LybZpeU

    The latest export figure marked the nearly tenfold increase in the last ten years.
Ukraine demonstrated a 30-40 percent annual growth since 2008, reads FT.

    Comparably, in Romania the IT outsourcing exports are estimated at USD 586 million, in
Poland - USD 451 million, according to Central and Eastern European Outsourcing
Association. IT outsourcing market volume in the neighboring Hungary roughly equal USD 475
million.

    Ukrainian IT market still greatly benefits from strong science schools founded in the
time of the Soviet Union, reports the Financial Times. The scientific institutes that used
to produce rocket scientists, under current market conditions, have switched to producing
programmers, commented the author of the post. Remarkably, an estimated 16,000 IT
specialists graduate each year in the country of some 46 million.

    The country boasts the largest pool of engineering resources in Central and Eastern
Europe with around 25 percent of the regional IT offshoring market, stated a CEO of a
US-based outsourcing company that employs 1,900 specialists in Ukraine. Ukrainian software
market demonstrates the highest ratio of research and development (R&D) to IT services.

    Moreover, starting January 1, 2013, and up until January 1, 2023, enterprises
producing software are exempt from paying value added tax on software supply operations in
Ukraine. VAT relief will apply to the supply of operating systems, regular computer
programs, system administration, encryption software, websites, online services, testing
and consulting in the area of IT, etc. The law also reduced the IT companies' employees'
income tax rate to a symbolic five percent.

    Notably, almost 1,000 outsourcing companies are registered in Ukraine. They provide
services to numerous international companies including Microsoft, HP, IBM, Cisco, EBay,
etc. Apart from that, many IT industry leaders employ Ukrainian specialists; some 700
Ukrainians work in the Seattle office of the world's top IT corporation Microsoft.

Source: Worldwide News Ukraine

For more information, please contact Maryna Khorunzha +380443324784 news@wnu-ukraine.com, Project Manager at Worldwide News Ukraine.

Case-Mate Goes Luxe with Vaja Partnership

ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Case-Mate today announced the formation of a new joint venture with Vaja, the Argentinean makers of world-class, handcrafted leather products.

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Vaja's leather products have been coveted by the fashion and consumer electronics industry elite since 1998. Vaja's artisans allow consumers to choose from a matrix of near-infinite leather color options in order to customize the product's type, texture and hand-stitching that are reflective of the individual's personal style. Vaja's luxury leather goods include cases for smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as small leather goods, such as wallets, mouse pads and eyeglass cases.

Case-Mate is the international design company known for creating fashion-forward accessories that protect, adorn, and enhance mobile technology. Through this partnership, Case-Mate and Vaja will collaborate on strategy and product design. Case-Mate will lead the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution efforts of Vaja, while Vaja's skilled leather artisans will continue to be responsible for crafting the products.

"The Vaja brand uniquely fulfills the desires of the rapidly growing premium segment of the market in which consumers are seeking mobile device cases made from the highest quality materials found only in handcrafted, personalized products," said Shashi Reddy, Case-Mate's founder and CEO. "Vaja's team of artisans has created fine leather products desired by luxe-minded consumers for their amazing quality and appreciation for detail. The Vaja brand will make a wonderful addition to Case-Mate's portfolio."

The complete line of Vaja premium leather products can be found at vajacases.com.

About Case-Mate:
Case-Mate is the leader in design of fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets. Since 2006, the company has helped consumers express their individual style with products that protect, adorn and enhance their mobile devices. Working with top designers from around the world and using cutting-edge materials, Case-Mate's team of technology and design aficionados has created an extensive repertoire of mobile and tablet cases right for any style and every occasion. For more information, visit http://www.case-mate.com.

Follow @CaseMate on Twitter and Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CaseMate.

SOURCE  Case-Mate

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Case-Mate

CONTACT: Kathlene Hestir, Case-Mate, +1-404-216-7222, kathlene.hestir@case-mate.com; or Jourdann Lubliner, Kaplow for Case-Mate (US), +1-212-221-1713, jlubliner@kaplowpr.com; or Kathryn Cotsworth, Six Degrees for Case-Mate (UK), +44(0)118-900-0860, kathryn.cotsworth@sixdegreespr.com

Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com

30DC's MagCast Digital Publishing Platform Launches 50th Magazine on Apple Newsstand

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 30DC, Inc., a provider of tools for the monetization of digital content, today announced that  a total of 50 magazines have successfully launched on Apple Newsstand using the MagCast digital publishing platform. 

Having launched in June 2012, 30DC's management believes the rapid release of 50 magazines utilizing MagCast demonstrates the technology's effective, efficient and user friendly functionality and implementation. MagCast subscribers have access to specialized training on every component of building a magazine, the platform is designed to allow anyone to create and broadcast content on any subject no matter if they are experienced in media and technology or a complete novice.

The lists of recently released magazines utilizing MagCast covers a wide range of subjects including arts, business, healthy living, hobbies, music, pets, photography and many others. Management believes the ability to quickly reach a target audience is demonstrated by Gluten Free Magazine which debuted on July 22, 2012 as the #1 magazine on Newsstand in the Women's Interest & Lifestyle Space category. 

The initial MagCast launch was through the Company's traditional distribution channels to a limited audience.  30DC's management believes when MagCast is re-launched for wider distribution, there are substantial opportunities to reach larger markets including traditional print media looking to migrate or expand their digital publishing capabilities and presence.

The following is a current list of magazines created using MagCast that are selling on Newsstand:

Guitar Skills Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitar-skills-magazine/id509469055?mt=8

Drum Lesson Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/drum-lesson-academy-mag/id525197088?mt=8

Happy to Survive Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/happy-to-survive/id526305539?mt=8

Go Social Film Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/go-social-film-magazine/id524555282?mt=8

Gypsy Jazz Secrets http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/gypsy-jazz-guitar-secrets/id533022639?mt=8

Goodlight Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goodlight-photography-mag/id534820054?ls=1&m

Freestyle Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/freestyle-hair-care-magazine/id538862377?mt=8

KISS of TECH Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kiss-of-tech-magazine/id537776801?ls=1&mt=8

LD Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ld-mag/id524287239?mt=8

The Great Business Project Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/great-business-project-mag/id536969325?mt=8

Pure Living Lifestyle Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pure-living-magazine/id542160779?mt=8

Sewing Projects and Tips Mag http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sewing-projects-and-tips-mag/id541391835?mt=8

Revista La Guia http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/revista-la-guia/id540113880?mt=8

What Are Apps Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/what-are-apps/id541054947?l=de&ls=1&mt=8

The GOS Weekly Review http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tgoswr/id539773670?mt=8

VegWorld Magazine: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vegworld-magazine/id546869746?mt=8

A minimalist Entrepreneur http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id541324638?mt=8

Gluten Free Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gluten-free-magazine/id542566675?mt=8&uo=4

Cash Flow Secrets http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/share-trading-internet-cash/id542916681?mt=8

Today's Trader Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todays-trader-magazine/id542916730?ls=1&mt=8

Encircle Wellbeing Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/app/encircle-wellbeing-magazine/id542033082?mt=8

App Marketer http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/app-marketer/id537083226?mt=8

Real Family Travel Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/real-family-travel-mag/id546450512?ls=1&mt=8

Tech Pro Mag http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tech-pro-mag/id546522935?ls=1&mt=8

Digital Art Creative Techniques http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/digital-art-creative-techniques/id540253968?ls=1

DM Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dmmag/id500987650?mt=8

eCommerce Startup Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ecommerce-startup-magazine/id543270016?ls=1

Home Business Success Mag http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/home-business-success-mag/id542656977?ls=1

Saddle And Stirrups Mag http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/saddle-and-stirrups-mag/id536579870?mt=8

Paleo Living http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paleo-living-magazine/id539315224?mt=8

Content Marketing Mag http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/content-marketing-mag/id546445918?l=sv&ls=1

ScreenCasts Online http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/screencastsonline-monthly/id543166334?mt=8

Decode Your Man http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/decode-your-man/id543068756?ls=1&mt=8

Creativity Matters http://itunes.apple.com/app/cm*-creativity-matters-magazine/id543984517?mt=8

Customer Engagement Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/customer-engagement-magazine/id544533057?m

Mobile Money Digital Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-money-digital-magazine/id535705799?ls

Green Therapy Natural Health http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/green-therapy-natural-health/id540564673?ls=1

Live Healthy Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-healthy-magazine/id545144144?ls=1&mt=8

Ej Sikken Leg Mag Sophie http://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/ej-sikken-leg-mag/id545953890?l=da&mt=8

Inspiring Innovation Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/in-mag/id545755433?ls=1&mt=8

Photography Moment http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photography-moment-mag/id544805078?ls=1&m

ConsultantBox - SAP News & Reviews http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/consultantbox-magazine/id541033508?ls=1&mt

Your Money Monthly http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/your-money-monthly/id540161859?ls=1&mt=8

Super Dogs Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/superdogs-mag/id547017988?ls=1&mt=8

Appreneur http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/appreneur-mag/id540192660?mt=8

The Tribal Woman Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-tribal-woman-magazine/id546217027?mt=8

Health Naturally Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/health-naturally-magazine/id543997720?mt=8

Finally Over 40 Magazine http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/finally-over-40-magazine/id547036956?mt=8

Lezioni Di Chitarra Moderna Mag http://itunes.apple.com/app/lezioni-di-chitarra-moderna/id541786101?ign-mpt=uo%3D5

Spanish Property Mag http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-property-mag/id543032432?ls=1&mt=8&utm_source=buffer&buffer_share=88f37

MagCast is a collaboration of 30DC and Netbloo Media Ltd., who jointly developed the concept and design of the platform.  More information about the MagCast publishing platform can be found at http://www.MagCast.co. 

About 30DC, Inc. (http://www.30dcinc.com)
30DC provides tools for the monetization of digital content. The Company's MagCast publishing platform offers an apps development and maintenance tool for publishers seeking to circulate content on a single issue or subscription basis. MagCast utilizes Apple's marketplace for digital media, Newsstand as the customer interface which provides electronic distribution and collects revenue.

The Company operates Internet educational services the Challenge (formerly the 30 Day Challenge) and Immediate Edge. The Challenge is a free module-based training program designed for individuals looking to learn about internet marketing at their own pace. It can be accessed online at http://www.challenge.co. To date the education program has schooled more than 175,000 individuals, and currently has approximately 100,000 active online members.

Immediate Edge is one of the longest running subscription-based Internet Marketing programs on the web. Immediate Edge serves as a research and development department for hard core Internet marketers to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends on Internet Marketing and learn the most innovative ways of making money online. Immediate Edge course content includes, advice on selling digital products and services, how to run membership sites, affiliate management systems, rewards programs, and search engine optimization services. Immediate Edge can be accessed online at http://www.immediateedge.com.

About Netbloo Media Ltd (http://www.marketpromax.com)
Netbloo Media Ltd is a Digital Marketing agency based in Asia Pacific with clients around the world. Netbloo Media Ltd helps online startups as well as big corporate players by providing custom Digital Marketing solutions including product Launch consulting, mobile Apps development, targeted web applications and media campaigns. Netbloo Media Ltd is responsible for some of the most "game changing" products including, Market Pro Max and The MagCast Publishing Platform.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of various provisions of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, commonly identified by such terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates" and other terms with similar meaning. Specifically, statements about the Company's plans for accelerated growth, improved profitability, future business partners, M&A activity, new service offerings and pursuit of new markets are forward looking statements. Although the company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements should not be construed as fact. The information contained in such statements is beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict what factors would cause results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. All forward-looking statements in the press release are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

For additional: Ted Greenberg CFO 30DC, Inc. Phone: 917-670-6678 E-mail: ted.greenberg@30dcinc.com or visit http://www.30dcinc.com

SOURCE  30DC, Inc.

30DC, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.30dcinc.com

Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM) Theme Park Now Available for Pre-Order!

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Hot on the heels of the record breaking debut game, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshling Zoo,
comes the exciting brand new videogame from Mind Candy, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)
Theme Park available on Nintendo 3DS(TM) XL and Nintendo DS(TM). A special limited edition
of the game is available to pre-order now* from http://www.moshlingsthemepark.com
prior to its official launch on the 26th October.

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    The limited edition package of the game is bursting with goodies including:

   
    - 7-day membership to MoshiMonsters.com
    - A brand new Ultra-Rare virtual Moshling redeemable on MoshiMonsters.com
    - An exclusive one of a kind Topps Trading Card
    - 3 x exclusive MoshlingsTheme Park virtual codes which fans can redeem within
      MoshiMonsters.com

    Based on the worldwide phenomenon Moshi Monsters(TM), and building on the ever-growing
popularity of the Moshlings characters, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)Theme Park takes
fans on an exciting journey into a new Moshi universe. The game invites players to explore
wondrous locations as they work to rebuild the legendary Moshlings Theme Park.

    Fans can uncover secret codes online at moshimonsters.com which will unlock special
areas and content on the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS systems. By achieving high scores in
the DS game kids can also unlock exclusive content online at MoshiMonsters.com. Users of
the Nintendo 3DS can interact with other Nintendo 3DS players via the StreetPass(TM)
feature and play cool games to bring the Moshlings to life in a whole new dimension. Moshi
Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)Theme Park marks the first time fans can interact with beloved
characters via 3D technology.

    Jam-packed with exclusive content, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings(TM)Theme Park also
introduces fans, for the very first time, to "Furnando", a brand-new Moshling character.
He is just one of 60 Moshling characters that take part in this thrilling journey to get
the theme park back on track! In addition, every new Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS game
comes with a free week-long membership to MoshiMonsters.com and a redeemable code so users
also can interact with their new Moshling on the Moshi website.

    The game will hit shelves in the UK on 26th October 2012 at all retailers including
GAME, Smyths, Amazon, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Argos.

    *While stocks last

    RRP: DS: GBP29.99 or 3DS: GBP34.99

    For further information about the game and how to pre-order you can visit
http://www.moshlingsthemepark.com

    Moshi Monsters(TM) is an interactive social online world for kids aged 6-12 years. It
provides children with a new form of entertainment, combining adoptable virtual pet
monsters with social online gameplay. With engaging puzzles, stories, and exciting
missions, the Moshi Monsters(TM) world is an ever-growing success story with books,
magazines and toys to name just a few of the available monster offerings.

    About Mind Candy

    Mind Candy, creator of the successful Moshi Monsters franchise, is a global
entertainment company based in the UK with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The
company was formed by Internet entrepreneur, Michael Acton Smith, in 2004.

    For more information visit http://www.MindCandy.com

    About Moshi Monsters(TM)

    With 65 million registered users in 150 territories worldwide, Moshi Monsters - the
online world of adoptable pet monsters for boys and girls aged 6-12 - has become a global
phenomenon. In the UK alone half of all kids have adopted a pet monster!

    Children choose from one of six virtual pet monsters that they can create, name and
nurture. Once their pet has been customised, players can navigate their way around Monstro
City, taking the daily puzzle challenge to earn 'Rox' (virtual currency), playing games,
solving Super Moshi Missions, personalising their room, showing off their artwork, reading
stories and communicating with friends in a safe environment.

    Following its huge online success, Moshi Monsters has expanded into the real world
with an array of physical products including best-selling toys; the number one selling
kids magazine in the UK; a best-selling DS video game, a top five music album, books,
membership cards, trading cards and much more.

    For more information visit http://www.moshimonsters.com

    About Activision Publishing, Inc.

    Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure
products.

    Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision
and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press
release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date of
Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision
Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays
and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most
recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The
forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to
Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither
Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may
ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future
performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Source: Mind Candy

Media contacts: Nicola Duarte, Head of PR, Mind Candy, T +44(0)7803-874-927, E: nicola@mindcandy.com, Twitter: @nics_duarte ; Seventy Seven PR, T: +44(0)207-492-0977, E: moshi@77pr.co.uk

Questia Celebrates Site Relaunch with Tips for Perfecting College Study Habits

Questia Releases Data on Effective Study Habits to Celebrate New Website

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With millions of college students returning to campus to begin another semester, Questia (http://www.questia.com), the premier online research and paper-writing tool for students, surveyed over 1,000 students and instructors on everything from study and research habits to relationship building with faculty. This data, which can be found in their unique College Study Habits infographic, shows that students and professors are on the same page in some areas, but also highlights certain disconnects where students don't dedicate quite as much time to their coursework as professors would hope.   

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One result from the survey showed the majority of students choose their professor as their go-to source for both trustworthy academic advice as well as general college mentoring. But, do students actually take their advice on study and research? For instance, most professors advised that students begin the research process the very same day that papers are assigned. However, the data reflects that only 17 percent of students heed their professors' advice. Of those polled, 46 percent start a few weeks ahead of the due date, 33 percent start a week before the due date and 5 percent don't begin until the night before.

The good news for all of these students is that Questia has now made the research paper process even easier by expanding their library, creating a simpler interface to search for sources and improving tools for citation, dictionary and thesaurus help. Students will have no trouble at all following their trusted professors' advice and starting research papers the very day they're assigned.

And, to get the ball rolling, Questia Librarian Nancy Buchanan recommends heading to Questia's collection of research topic pages for help in selecting your topic and sources. "Our topic pages provide students and researchers alike with great resources categorized by subject. These topics link users directly to high-quality sources that were all hand-selected by librarians," said Buchanan.

Questia is full of organizational and paper-writing tools to help students manage their projects from start to finish and even automatically generate footnotes and bibliographies. With more than 70,000 academic books and more than 6 million articles from hundreds of the world's leading publishers, Questia helps students write better papers faster. Visit http://www.Questia.com to experience the new and improved Questia.

About Cengage Learning and Questia
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Questia, part of Cengage Learning, is the Web's premier online collection of copyrighted non-fiction books, literature, academic journals and research periodicals for students and includes research tutorials, and integrated tools for note taking, organizing research, citing sources, creating footnotes and building bibliographies to help students write better research papers faster. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.questia.com.

SOURCE  Cengage Learning

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Cengage Learning

CONTACT: Lindsay Brown, +1-203-965-8634

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

Fujitsu to Showcase Award-Winning ScanSnap Scanners at Evernote Trunk Conference in San Francisco

Fujitsu Extending Offer of One-Year Evernote Premium Subscription with the Purchase of Any ScanSnap Model Between August 24th and November 1st

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, will be showcasing its family of ScanSnap scanners at the second annual Evernote Trunk Conference on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. PT at the San Francisco Design Center Concourse in San Francisco, California. Fujitsu will be one of the select partners with a booth at this show.

"Evernote and ScanSnap are helping consumers across the globe scan everything, transforming their computers, tablets, and smart phones into ubiquitous memory banks, full of ideas, projects and inspirations that once lived only on paper," said Scott Francis, vice president of marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "We're excited with the way Evernote seamlessly integrates with all the ScanSnap scanners, making information management and sharing not only easy and convenient, but enjoyable."

Fujitsu and Evernote have a long history of collaboration and partnership resulting in a flawless integration that helps consumers and businesses manage their information. ScanSnap and Evernote make it easy to scan everything and access it anywhere.

Fujitsu is currently offering one- year of Evernote Premium with the purchase of a ScanSnap S1100. Starting today, August 24th and running through November 1st, Fujitsu is now extending the promotion to all ScanSnap models, including the S1100, S1300i, S1500M and S1500. To redeem your one-year Evernote Premium subscription, visit the ScanSnap Rebate Site and simply enter the purchase details of your ScanSnap - date of purchase, serial number and a scanned copy of your invoice - and once Fujitsu has validated your claim you will receive an email containing your code for Evernote Premium. This rebate offer is valid while supplies last.

Perfect for home and small business environments, the ScanSnap family of scanners offers something for everyone, combining performance and affordability in a compact size. With the addition of Evernote Premium, you receive even greater capacity to upload, share, and archive your scanned documents. Plus, you get PDF searching, faster image recognition, and no ads.

Whether you're trying to be a better business owner, a better developer, a better teacher, or a better cook, you'll learn how to do it all from Evernote employees, experts and Ambassadors at the Evernote Trunk Conference. The conference will be filled with news, great partners, learning sessions, and of course, a fantastic evening party.

To redeem your ScanSnap Purchase for a one-year Evernote Premium License, please visit: http://www.scansnappromotions.acbrewards.com/Authorized/Home.aspx

For more information about the Evernote Trunk Conference, please visit: http://etc2012.eventbrite.com/

For more information about Fujitsu ScanSnap visit:

    --  ScanSnap Product Page:
        http://scanners.fcpa.fujitsu.com/scansnap11/index2.html
    --  ScanSnap Community: http://scansnapcommunity.com
    --  Follow @ScanSnap on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ScanSnap
    --  Become a fan of ScanSnap on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ScanSnap
About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$54 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. Fujitsu provides cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs.  For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.

Copyright 2012 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:
    Jordyn Russell                             Angela Margraf
    Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Voce Communications, Inc.
    408/746-7244                               415/975-2233
    jordyn.russell@us.fujitsu.com              amargraf@vocecomm.com
SOURCE  Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.etc2012.eventbrite.com

Stern Pinball Announces Rewards Program for Pinball Players

Stern Introduces the $tern Rewards Program for the First Time in Pinball History

MELROSE PARK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc. (SPI), the world's only maker of real pinball games, in cooperation with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), today announced the first player rewards program in pinball history. The program will reward dedicated players by providing them with the opportunity to use their rewards to purchase new SPI Premium games at IFPA prices.

The $tern Rewards Program will leverage the IFPA's World Pinball Player Rankings system to enable players to qualify for the program. For calendar 2012, players that qualify will have the opportunity to redeem their rewards until August 15, 2013.

Each month the player who has earned the most World Pinball Player Ranking points in the past 30 days will be designated as the IFPA "Player of the Month" and qualify for the rewards program. In addition, each month, the three players who move up the most in the rankings will qualify for the rewards program. Finally, at the end of 2012, the top 250 ranked players will qualify for the rewards program.

For more information on the $tern Rewards Program, please visit either the Stern or IFPA websites.

"We're excited to partner with the IFPA and have the opportunity to reward the players that have kept pinball enthusiasm alive and thriving throughout the years," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and Chairman of Stern Pinball.

"We're very excited about the potential for this program and the opportunity to work with Stern to provide both competitive and casual players with even more incentives to play one of the world's greatest games," said Josh Sharpe, President of the IFPA.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc., located just outside Chicago, Illinois, designs and manufactures arcade-quality pinball games.  Stern is the only maker of full-sized, arcade quality pinball games on the planet and has released many popular games, including Xmen, AC/DC, Transformers, Avatar, The Rolling Stones, Iron Man, Tron and many more.  Stern's games continue to be enjoyed by both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe.  For more information, please visit http://www.sternpinball.com.

About the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA)

IFPA's mission is to elevate the awareness and visibility of pinball around the world. The IFPA created the World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR) to establish the first official rankings system of pinball players. Through the over 350 endorsed tournaments and leagues held each year, the IFPA crowns the World's Greatest Pinball Player at the end of each calendar year, and qualifies players to participate in the World Pinball Championship. For more information, please visit http://www.ifpapinball.com.

Media Contact
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
SternPinball@43pr.com

SOURCE  Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc.

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

Ralink is Part of the Wi-Fi Alliance Test Bed for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS and Among the Very First Products to Achieve Certification

Ralink, a MediaTek company, drives interoperability testing for a secure, direct link between devices in a Wi-Fi network

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today applauded the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup) program and announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ralink Technology, has been selected to be in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS test bed as the benchmark to drive interoperability testing for the newest Wi-Fi program. Anticipated as a leap forward in Wi-Fi technology, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS is intended for the dynamic creation of direct links between devices in a Wi-Fi network, simplifying the communication path to one that is direct between the devices, while maintaining a device's connection to the network.

"We congratulate Ralink on achieving selection to the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS test bed," said Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Edgar Figueroa. "Ralink's participation in the development of this program has been instrumental in the achievement of an industry-wide certification for this program."

"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS devices are able to create a secure, direct link after accessing the Wi-Fi network to increase performance, reduce latency and avoid interference, thereby improving user satisfaction with Wi-Fi network performance," said SR Tsai, General Manager of Wireless Connectivity & Networking BU at MediaTek. "MediaTek's industry leadership in performance, integration, efficiency and reliability can now bring the powerful new capabilities of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED((TM)) TDLS to the widest possible range of connected CE devices."

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup) is an optional capability that enables any two devices in an infrastructure Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct network to automatically setup a secure, direct link between themselves. Establishing such a link is automatic and requires no user intervention, since TDLS is characterized by the use of signaling frames that are encapsulated in data frames that can be transmitted through the Access Point (AP) transparently. This is known as 'tunneling' the signaling frame through the AP. Through these direct links which bypass the AP, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS devices can, in many scenarios, provide an improved user experience with respect to speed of connection and overall bandwidth efficiency. Products certified under the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS program have been tested for interoperability and WPA2(TM) security, the current generation of security technology.

MediaTek offers a broad portfolio of high-performance wireless communication solutions for the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, personal computers and AP/routers. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) TDLS Ralink solution included in the test bed is:

    --  Ralink 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual Band Station (RT3800PDSTA3)
The RT3800PDSTA3 has entered mass production and is shipping in commercially launched devices.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +886-3-567-0766

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

GiftCardLab.com Announces Unique Gift Cards Suite for Grandparent's Day

Wide array of gift cards available for purchase, Options include local and national brands, e-gift cards, and customizable gift cards

DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GiftCardLab.com, the leading online provider of gift cards, today announced its unique collection of gift cards perfectly suited for Grandparent's Day on Sunday, September 9th. Families can treat their Grandparents to a nice dinner at a quality Dallas-based or national chain restaurant. GiftCardLab.com offers gift cards to Hoffbrau Steaks, Sangria Mediterranean Tapas and Bar, and Toulouse, awarded The Best in DFW for French Restaurants in the Dallas Morning News. For a more casual atmosphere the Grandparents can enjoy with the grandkids, GiftCardLab.com offers gift cards to Pinkberry, Studio Movie Grill, and the Original Pancake House.

No matter what your grandparents love to do, GiftCardLab.com gift cards make a great gift. From gift cards to clothing stores for Grandma, to fishing and camping store gift cards for Grandpa, GiftCardLab.com is a one-stop shop for any grandparent.

Gift CardLab offers:

    --  Gift Cards to national movie theater chains, perfect for a date night
        for Grandma and Grandpa.
    --  Gift Cards for gas stations and hotels to help grandparents afford their
        next trip.
    --  Spa Gift Cards that together can be used at over 5,000 spas worldwide,
        great for a "thank you" to grandparents who frequently watch the little
        ones or grandparents just needing to relax.
    --  E-gift cards for the more tech-savvy grandparents allowing them to be
        sent to their e-mail or phone via SMS text message. E-gift cards include
        cards for books, cooking supplies, golf equipment, home furnishings and
        more.
To keep from restricting Grandparents to a single store or add a personal touch, upload a photo or browse the hundreds of designs in the gallery.

"Grandparents play such an integral role in each family, so it's important to make them feel loved and appreciated this Grandparent's Day," said David Jones, CEO, Gift CardLab. "GiftCardLab.com offers plenty of options for even the most hard-to-shop-for grandparent. Customizing the card with an image of the grandkids or your family can make the gift extra personal and meaningful."

About Gift CardLab

GiftCardLab.com is your one stop shop for everything gift card. Whether you're looking to personalize a Visa card with your own photo, or find gift cards to your favorite retailers and restaurants, GiftCardLab.com has the largest selection in the world. The Dallas based company was founded in 2004 and continues to wow customers with exceptional customer service. Learn more at GiftCardLab.com.

SOURCE  GiftCardLab.com

GiftCardLab.com

CONTACT: Kristin Miller, SS|PR, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com

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

Etc Venues Keep Ahead of Competition With Latest Technology

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

          To ensure that all of their clients, have the most cutting edge technology
   to hand, Etc Venues has invested over GBP150,000 in new technology for all of their

                                    conference venues

    Etc Venues has a long history of observing market trends in technology and then
keeping one step ahead of its client requirements. In the last 18 months the company has
invested over GBP150,000 in fibre optic internet technology, microwave communications and
improved WIFI technology in all Etc Venues conference centres, training rooms
[http://www.etcvenues.co.uk/training-rooms ], meeting rooms, and exhibition centres.

    Etc Venues have always had more bandwidth than clients require, but now find that
their clients use bandwidth in different ways. Often, customers use upload as well as
download speeds to move files back to their offices, along with streaming real time video
for training sessions and doing online simulations for their courses.

    To cope with the demand from the new ways in which their clients were using bandwidth,
Etc Venues decided to roll out BT fibre optics networks into each of the buildings. In
addition, through the use of Cisco firewalls, routers and switches they can restrict
bandwidth to specific capacities on each network. So, for instance, one client with 300
laptops could utilise a 50mb connection, while a small meeting in a nearby meeting room
might share a 10mb connection.

    With the majority of clients now expecting high speed internet connections as
standard, Etc Venues knew that to keep ahead of the curve, they should look at their venue
network facilities and implement a scalable solution that provides not only flexibility
but also security.

    Notably, Etc Venues realised that their Internet connection relies on one point of
failure, namely the controller unit. The loss of a controller unit would take down the
WIFI at all venues, and so they have implemented a solution that houses the controller in
each WIFI access point, so even if the central management system is unavailable the
wireless network will continue to work.

    Using the tools available from their fibre network and WIFI provider, Etc Venues can
actively monitor the performance of their network, identify bottlenecks, and provide
performance reports to clients to show how much bandwidth their programme utilised.

    To guarantee that their clients have the best service at their venues, Etc Venues will
always review the use of technology. The company will continue to look to implement
solutions that are essential to all clients, but that are also seamless and reliable. This
will ensure that every event runs smoothly every time.

            For more information, or to book a conference centre, training centre,

                   exhibition room, or meeting room, contact Etc Venues

    Notes to Editor

    After starting life back in 1992, Etc Venues has grown to become one of the UKs
premier training and meeting providers; establishing eleven high-quality, award-winning
London and Birmingham conference centres [http://www.etcvenues.co.uk/venues/maple-house ],
and training room hire, London [http://www.etcvenues.co.uk/solutions-training-london ].

Source: Etc Venues

David, theteam@etcvenues.co.uk, +44(0)20-7105-6090

Lords & Knights: 250 Gold Coins For Every New Player

HAMBURG, Germany, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    In the next three days, Xyrality welcomes all new players who sign up for Lords &
Knights with a special campaign. Regardless of whether you create a new Android,
iPhone/iPad or browser game account, you will be credited with 250 gold coins. Fans of
MMOG strategies should take this opportunity and use it as an advantage to dive into the
world of Lords & Knights. The end of the two weeks long beginner protection is a real test
and such a jump start will prove very useful.

    About Lords & Knights

    Lords & Knights is a free to play strategy MMO set in the Middle Ages. This
cross-platform game launched a year ago, is now available for iPhone/iPad, Android and
internet browsers, having achieved over 2,500,000 downloads. Now, with the welcome gifts,
there will be even more action and more exciting battles on the servers.

    About XYRALITY

    XYRALITY is an independent, rapidly expanding, profitable start-up company in Hamburg
with 40 employees. This young game development studio creates and distributes
strategy-construction games that can be played across various platforms, including
smartphones and browsers. Their debut title "Lords & Knights" is an innovative
strategy-builder MMO set in the Middle Ages and, within just a few months of its release
in July 2011, XYRALITY became one of the most successful start-ups in the industry. This
has enabled us to achieve several significant milestones including top rankings for the
most profitable and most frequently downloaded apps in numerous important markets, and
around 2,000 5-star ratings.

   
    Contact:
    Johannes Aschermann
    PR-Manager
    T: +49(0)40-35-73-001-24
    johannes.aschermann@xyrality.com

Source: Xyrality Gmbh

Onstream Media Launches MarketPlace365® Mobile App, Bringing Virtual Events to Mobile Users

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ: ONSM), a leading online service provider of live and on-demand corporate audio and web communications, virtual event technology, and social media marketing, today announced the launch of its first virtual event smartphone app, MarketPlace365 Mobile App. The new app, available to end users starting today via download from the Apple App Store (Click Here) and Google Play/Android Market (Click Here) is the mobile version of Onstream Media's MarketPlace365 virtual event platform.

"MarketPlace365 is a versatile tool that can be used by event organizers, tradeshow planners and corporations to host webcasts, web conferences, trade shows and permanent marketplaces. Now, organizers can open up participation in their events to audiences on phones and tablets, as well as to those on computers," said Randy Selman, President and CEO of Onstream Media. "This provides organizers with a significantly greater ability to increase engagement, generate leads and grow revenue."

The MarketPlace365 Mobile App is one of the first virtual event apps able to provide a virtual environment with streaming video content that will play on both Android and Apple IOS mobile devices, thanks to Onstream Media's advanced encoding technology.

Event organizers can create their own event-specific versions of the MarketPlace365 Mobile App, and make it available to download, free or with a fee for participation. For end users, the cost of the app will be governed by the cost of the events in which they participate. However, the basic app can be downloaded for free from Apple App Store and Google Play.

The MarketPlace365 platform, and mobile app, offers several "rooms," which can be used together or individually. These include the Exhibition Hall, Auditorium, Learning Center, Media Library and Lounge. Participants can interact with exhibitors, listen to speakers, participate in interactive sessions, download materials and connect with others. The platform incorporates chats, social networking and Q&A.

MarketPlace365 can be used to offer a purely virtual event, or to extend the reach of a physical event. A hybrid event, for instance, can allow a tradeshow participant to walk around a physical show with his or her iPad, and use the app to learn about exhibitors, download information or make appointments.

"The MarketPlace365 Mobile App means that people who want to participate in virtual events no longer need to be tethered to their desktops. This dramatically increases their ability to use their time productively, and to gain access to content that will benefit their businesses," said Selman. "Corporations, publishers, show organizers and others can now provide content to their audiences in the way their audiences want to consume it."

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ: ONSM), is a leading online service provider of live and on-demand corporate audio and web communications, virtual event technology, and social media marketing. Onstream Media's innovative Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The company's MarketPlace365® solution enables publishers, associations, tradeshow promoters and entrepreneurs to rapidly and cost effectively self deploy their own online virtual marketplaces. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. To date, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services. Select Onstream Media customers include AAA, Dell, Disney, Georgetown University, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), Sony Pictures, and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, BT Conferencing, and Trade Show News Network (TSNN). For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Relations:
Chris Faust
Fastlane Communications
973-226-4379
cfaust@fast-lane.net

Investor Relations:
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates, LLC
Donald C. Weinberger; Adam Lowensteiner
don@wolfeaxelrod.com
adam@wolfeaxelrod.com

SOURCE  Onstream Media Corporation

Onstream Media Corporation

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

SOPHIA Offers Students Free Homework Help with Many Ways to Learn for Back to School

25,000 Online Tutorials, Quizzes, Learning Pathways and More

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Students heading back to school have a free homework tool at their fingertips with SOPHIA.org, an online social education platform that provides more than 25,000 free academic tutorials on math, science, English and several other subjects. The ad-free site is unlike other education resources because it offers multiple lessons on each concept, providing students with many ways to learn.

"Finding credible, easy to use help with schoolwork can be challenging, however our library of free online academic tutorials makes it easy to find the help you need to succeed in school," said Steve Anastasi, president and chief technology officer for SOPHIA. "Whether you want to review concepts in algebra, need to learn a bit more about a chemistry topic, or have a desire to work ahead, we have one of the most robust collections of lessons for students on the web today."

Tutorials on SOPHIA were developed by teachers and education professionals using a variety of multi-media formats including video, music, slideshows and more, so students can find lessons that appeal to their individual learning preferences and learn the way they learn best. Lessons also are ranked and rated for academic soundness.

SOPHIA Provides Pathways for Learning
The site also offers learning pathways - full curriculums meeting standards-aligned objectives that can take a student through an entire semester of material for a multitude of topics. Each pathway contains hundreds of tutorials, with at least five different teachers for each concept who teach the material in different ways.

The pathways also feature quizzes along the way that help students determine whether they are ready to progress to the next topic.

"With SOPHIA, students now have access to hundreds of teachers, each with their own style and technique, at their fingertips anytime they need it," Anastasi said. "Our goal is to continue to meet them where they are in this digital age and when they're ready to learn."

Create Playlists on SOPHIA
SOPHIA users also have the capacity to create a playlist of lessons that they can easily access or share with others. Similar to a music playlist, anyone with a SOPHIA account can gather their favorite lessons in a list that they can use when they need to review a concept or while doing homework.

To learn more, visit http://www.sophia.org.

About SOPHIA
SOPHIA is a first-of-its-kind social education platform that offers students many ways to learn by making free, credible academic content available to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The site offers more than 25,000 tutorials created by hundreds of teachers and experts taught in a variety of ways. The platform further enhances the learning process by offering quizzes, assessing learning preferences and providing learning paths that lead students from one topic to the next so students of all ages can learn the way they learn best. SOPHIA is owned by Capella Education Company. For more information, visit http://www.sophia.org.

Contact:
Laura Telander Graf
ltg@mcfarlandcahill.com
651.698.4006

SOURCE  SOPHIA

SOPHIA

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