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Monsoon Commerce Announces Availability of Stone Edge 2012

The e-commerce industry's most affordable order management software now combines rich functionality with unmatched ease of use to drive even greater value for mid-sized merchants.

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Commerce, Inc., a leading provider of online marketplace and e-commerce business solutions for mid-sized merchants, announced today the availability of Stone Edge 2012, the newest version of Monsoon Stone Edge.  The release introduces product enhancements that provide multi-channel merchants with an improved solution for automating order processing and fulfillment across multiple sales channels.

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Monsoon Stone Edge is an industry-leading software solution that has helped thousands of online and multi-channel merchants streamline day-to-day operations, with order, inventory, and customer management capabilities.  With Stone Edge, merchants can combine orders from multiple online and offline channels and easily manage them within a single application.  The resulting efficiency drives increased profitability and business growth.  With workflow modifications and design upgrades, Stone Edge 2012 offers the benefits of a robust, mature solution plus an improved, easy-to-use interface complete with intuitive and simplified navigation.  In addition, the open architecture of Stone Edge 2012 makes customization easy, allowing customers to tailor the solution to their own unique business needs.

"We have essentially taken a great product and made it significantly easier to use," said Brian Elliott, CEO of Monsoon Commerce.  "Successful online and multi-channel merchants require a solution to automate order management across channels, improving order processing and fulfillment and driving overall business efficiency.  Stone Edge 2012 was developed in response to these needs; leveraging the company's deep experience in creating products with rich, intuitive functionality at an affordable price."

Dedicated to the success of its customers, Monsoon Commerce is supporting the release of Stone Edge 2012 with substantial investments in customer support offerings, including a guided implementation process, extensive self-service training resources and technical support from a seasoned team.  In addition, Stone Edge customers now have access to the Monsoon Commerce Professional Services team, a group dedicated to assisting merchants improve and grow their businesses.

For more information about Stone Edge 2012, visit our product page, where you can find additional details and register for an informational webinar: http://www.monsooncommerce.com/stone-edge-2012. 

About Monsoon Commerce
Monsoon Commerce is an e-commerce solutions company powering the online success of mid-sized merchants and multi-channel retailers. Our integrated solutions allow you to easily manage inventory, orders, and fulfillment; sell more products in more places; and intelligently price products across channels. Our more than 20,000 customers, including 2,500 online merchants and multi-channel retailers, commonly experience a level of success that is both impactful and enduring--at times, even transformational.  We call it the Monsoon Effect. Learn more at monsooncommerce.com.

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Web Site: http://monsooncommerce.com

Wi-Fi Alliance Selects Marvell to Participate in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED TDLS Test Bed Program

Program Participants Collaborate to Enable Smart Setup and Management of Networked Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced its selection by the Wi-Fi Alliance for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED TDLS test bed program. Through its membership in the Alliance, Marvell, along with other wireless industry leaders, will collaborate on the integration of TDLS, also known as tunneled direct link setup, into next-generation wireless devices. TDLS significantly reduces network congestion by enabling devices to intelligently communicate amongst themselves to connect and manage traffic loads.

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"Marvell is dedicated to working with associations like the Wi-Fi Alliance to develop industry-wide standards that improve wireless performance, accelerating consumer adoption of Wi-Fi technologies in the home," said Bart Giordano, director of wireless marketing at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED TDLS program will significantly reduce the complexity required to set up and manage networked devices, simplifying consumers' experience in creating a truly connected home. Marvell is proud to be a part of this program and our investment in TDLS technology, which is implemented across our Avastar® family of wireless chips, is clear testimony to our commitment to enabling an always on, always connected lifestyle."

TDLS is designed to simplify the setup and management of networked devices and provides the ability to securely stream content through the automatic discovery and setup of direct Wi-Fi links between devices that are connected to the same access point. Specific use cases for TDLS include the automatic connection of a media server, digital television and Wi-Fi enabled speakers or direct printing between a digital camera and networked printer. TDLS also improves overall Wi-Fi network performance and increases network capacity with existing infrastructure. Additionally, it enables devices to maintain network connectivity to the access point and direct links to other devices concurrently. Marvell has built TDLS support into its entire Avastar product line for consumer devices, including the Marvell Avastar 88W8787 Plug, which has been selected for the test bed.

"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) products deliver advanced technology, the best user experience and the latest security protections," said Edgar Figueroa, chief executive officer of the Wi-Fi Alliance. "We congratulate Marvell on its selection to the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED((TM) )TDLS test bed program and view Marvell's participation in the development of TDLS as instrumental in the achievement of an industry-wide certification for this technology."

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

Marvell, Avastar and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

For Further Information Contact:

    Marvell Media Relations                    Kim Anderson
    Daniel Yoo                                 Tel: 408-222-0950
    Tel: 408-222-2187                          kimander@marvell.com
    yoo@marvell.com
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RedTag.com Re-launches With New Focus And Revamped User Interface

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- uBid.com sister site, RedTag.com has re-launched with an exciting new content direction and a completely updated customer experience.

Traditionally a "Daily Deal" site with limited fixed-price merchandise offerings, RedTag.com now features weekly sales "Events," including extreme values on product collections across a variety of categories, such as Home Goods, Fashion, Electronics, Jewelry, Gadgets and Technology. Leveraging the buying power and equity of parent company uBid Holdings, Inc., the items featured in RedTag's Events are "buy now" priced at well below retail value, running up to 75 percent off.

"The essence of RedTag.com is to provide great products at significant discounts that appeal to a wide demographic," said Scott Koerner, president and CEO of uBid Holdings, Inc. "Our objective with this fresh and easy-to-navigate site was to dramatically improve the customer experience. The changes - offering a broad array of categories, along with our Daily Deals - reflect a key move as we continue to evolve and grow RedTag.com."

The new RedTag.com also features a completely revamped user experience and feel. The site will continue to highlight its "Deal of the Day," one high-value, heavily discounted item offered each day, now with a countdown clock to motivate buyers to act quickly so they won't miss out on big savings. There's also a callout directing users to uBid.com's "Auctions Closing Soon" where shoppers can opt to jump in on last minute auction-based offers.

Since the changes went into effect, the site has already seen record breaking traffic and sales increases, along with a significant uptick in site registrations.

"Our customers have provided great feedback on the new site updates and direction, and we'll continue to develop new ways to exceed their expectations," said Koerner.

Visit RedTag.com to experience the new website and enjoy unbeatable deals on products across multiple categories.

About RedTag.com

RedTag.com, a uBid Holdings Inc. Company, is an online deal-based marketplace that offers a variety of products across multiple categories, including Home Goods, Technology, Electronics, Jewelry and Fashion. RedTag offers one new 24-hour "Deal of the Day" each day, as well as regular "Flash Sale Events" which feature unique products at price points that represent the lowest available on the web.

About uBid.com

uBid.com launched in 1997 and has since remained the go-to online marketplace offering new, overstock, closeout and recertified products within the technology industry, as well as 25 additional categories, including Collectibles, Fine Art, Jewelry, Home and Garden, Travel and more. About six million members use uBid to find discounted items from brand name manufacturers and other certified professional sellers. Specializing in offering substantial deals on some of the coolest technology and electronics in the market, uBid's lasting partnerships with some of the top product manufacturers during the last 15 years ensures that all items are of the highest quality. Recently re-launched with new ownership, uBid remains one of the lowest priced auction sites offering auction listings, fixed-price options, and Deals from its sister site, RedTag.com. For more information about uBid, visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uBid.Redtag, on Twitter at @uBidDeals, and at http://www.uBid.com

Media Contact:
Leslie Petersen | Stephanie Poquette
Zapwater Communications
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Stephanie@Zapwater.com

SOURCE  RedTag.com; uBid.com

RedTag.com; uBid.com

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

Consumers Seeking Bankruptcy Advice on Avvo.com Reaches All-Time High

Unemployment, concerns about retirement, and professional athlete bankruptcies in the news fuels increase

SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avvo, Inc., the web's largest expert-only legal and health Q&A forum and directory (http://www.avvo.com), latest Avvo Legal Advisory (ALA) shows that bankruptcy is top of mind for many in the United States as questions in Avvo's Q&A forum regarding bankruptcy, and specifically its impact on retirement, reached an all-time high. Despite research from the National Bankruptcy Research Center (NBKRC) stating that U.S. personal bankruptcy filings decreased by 13% in the first half of this year, consumers asked nearly 10,000 bankruptcy-related questions on Avvo.com during the first half of 2012. Other findings include:

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    --  In May 2012, as the U.S. jobless claims rose[1] for the 4th straight
        week, consumers asked over 2,000 bankruptcy-related questions, the most
        ever reported on Avvo.com.
    --  Avvo.com recorded a 73% increase in the number of retirement-related
        bankruptcy questions in the first half of 2012 over the same period last
        year. Taking into account population density, residents from Arizona,
        California and Florida asked the most questions concerning retirement
        and bankruptcy in the first half of 2012.
    --  The bankruptcy question with the most views in the last six months: Can
        I change my Chapter 13 filing to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? has been
        visited almost 3,000 times.
    --  Bankruptcy questions also spiked in the weeks following news coverage of
        former professional athletes filing for bankruptcy in 2012, including
        NFL running back Jamal Lewis, NBA player Dennis Rodman, MLB player Lenny
        Dykstraand NFL superstar Warren Sapp.
Even professional athletes aren't immune to bankruptcy. In 2009, Sports Illustrated estimated that nearly 80 percent of NFL players go bankrupt or face serious financial stress within two years of ending their playing careers, and that 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retiring from the game.

"Anyone who has experienced a significant income reduction--even professional athletes--can find themselves unable to continue paying debts--especially if they took on significant debt obligations during better times," said Clifford Bordeaux, bankruptcy attorney with Bordeaux Law, P.C. "Although most of the changes to the bankruptcy code which were passed by congress in 2005 were not favorable to consumers, one positive change is that retirement assets of up to $1 million are now almost always fully protected in bankruptcy.  No one wants to file for bankruptcy, but at least those who need to consider doing so can now protect assets that they will need when they are unable to continue working. "

The Avvo Legal Advisory (ALA) features data from Avvo's user base and community of licensed professionals, as well as analysis of questions asked in Avvo's Q&A forum. More information on bankruptcy can found here: http://www.avvo.com/topics/2377-bankruptcy/.

About Avvo, Inc.

Avvo provides trusted answers to consumer legal and health questions every 10 seconds. In Avvo's free Q&A forum with more than 125,000 participating lawyers, doctors and dentists consumers can ask a lawyer or ask a medical professional questions for free. Avvo's professional directory provides comprehensive profiles, patient and client reviews, peer endorsements and the industry-recognized Avvo Rating for more than 90 percent of doctors, dentists and lawyers in the U.S.  Avvo launched in 2007 and is privately held with funding from Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures and Ignition Partners.

[1] Reuters article citing US Labor Department statistics, May 31, 2012

SOURCE  Avvo, Inc.

Avvo, Inc.

CONTACT: Kari Day, +1-206-734-4130, kari@avvo.com

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

Caspian Learning Sets New Paradigm with Mobile Virtual Task Simulations

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Summary

    A new suite of prototype Virtual Task Simulations (VTS), specifically designed to
maximise the benefits afforded by mobile devices, has been unveiled today by immersive
simulation & training specialists, Caspian Learning.

    Caspian Learning, in collaboration with LINE Communications, has today announced the
development of a series of defence-focussed Virtual Task Training Applications.

    The new series of VTS will be designed specifically to take advantage of the benefits
offered by mobile devices; including ubiquitous distribution, high fidelity
specifications, lightweight portability and almost infinite scalability.

    The first series of VTS by Caspian Learning will be weapons-centric, swiftly followed
by a Vehicle Recognition Training series and an Equipment & Maintenance series.

    Mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad or Android-based devices will be able to
download the new VTS by ordering securely from globally accessible private libraries or,
where necessary, be able to buy devices pre-loaded with VTS.

    In addition to globally available downloads allowing for immediate, as required
procurement, the VTS will also have additional benefits:

   
    1) The VTS will be developed using VBSWorlds, the rapid authoring software
      jointly developed with Bohemia Interactive Simulations.
    2) Via VBSWorlds, customers will have the opportunity to carry out their own
      cost effective post-purchase editing.

    The aim is to prolong the life of the VTS for the customer and maximise the return on
training investment. By offering customers the opportunity to 'add-on' or 'edit' the
product post-purchase, the company are confident a new paradigm for VTS can be set.

    Current prototypes of some of the VTS are available for early-stage viewing now and
will also be available as demos at the upcoming MSPO Defense Industry Exhibition in
Kielce, Poland 3rd - 6th September at stand 37, Hall D.

    For more information about the potential of VTS or to take part in a free, online
technical webinar for the product on Wednesday August 29th, please register here
[http://www.vbsworlds.com/?p74 ].

    About Caspian Learning

    Caspian Learning are a multi award-winning serious games technology and design company
[http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ].

    Formed in 2002, they are the developer of the acclaimed Thinking Worlds, whose
globally unique technology allows instructional designers to create fully immersive 3D
sims & games at costs previously restricted to 2D development.

    They are the global leader in the use of 3D games and simulations technology
[http://www.thinkingworlds.com ] for performance improvement, having developed over 100
sims or games for clients all over the world including IBM, BBC, Accenture to name a few
as well as defence organisations across the world.

    http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk

    +44(0)191-5561043 (UK), lee.rushworth@caspianlearning.co.uk

Source: Caspian Learning

Quadron Data Solutions and Redtail Technology Tighten Integration between Client Management and Account Opening with Two-Way Visibility of Shared Data

Giving Advisors an Aggregated View of Client Information and Enhancing Straight-Through-Processing

DENVER, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadron Data Solutions(TM), provider of data management solutions and an affiliate of Fetter Logic, Inc., today announced an integration with Redtail Technology, Inc., a leading provider of web-based Client Relationship Management (CRM), paperless office and e-mail archiving solutions. The integration will provide advisors and brokers with a two-way data exchange giving them a tighter integration between different core systems and an easier way to share data. Automated customer information from Redtail CRM will feed directly into AccountQ(TM), Quadron's account opening solution, and the firm's account opening process.  Quadron will seamlessly return client profitability information to Redtail providing advisors with a holistic view of client and prospect data within the application.

Redtail CRM data will prepopulate AccountQ with customer data to help reduce redundant data entry, resulting in the decrease of Not-In-Good-Order (NIGO) rates and fewer chances for manual error.  The integration will leverage Quadron's existing integration capabilities and Redtail's CRM to ensure accurate and efficient data exchange and increase the speed and precision by which accounts are opened. Additionally, Quadron will provide Redtail with client profitability data and revenue numbers for previous day, year-to-date and since inception.  Gross revenue values will be generated from aggregated client data housed in AdvisorQ(TM), while subscribers to EarningsQ(TM) can drill down to obtain gross and net revenue numbers as well as transaction and execution costs.

David Fetter, CEO, Quadron Data Solutions, said:  "What separates this integration from others is that it utilizes a two-way data exchange between the solutions.  Redtail CRM prepopulates new account data to AccountQ while our data warehouse, DataPro(TM), AdvisorQ and EarningsQ provide additional client profitability information to improve practice management.  With regulations like FINRA 2090 Know Your Customer, it's important to have a holistic view of client data. Our planned feed of aggregated account values enhances client management to provide advisors with a more complete view of their business."

Brian McLaughlin, CEO, Redtail Technology, said: "This integration represents the first time we have incorporated third party profitability data into our system. It's a big step for us to work with another company in this way, and we will continue to work jointly with Quadron to provide additional features such as shared client suitability information and aggregated client holdings. Our goal is to give advisors more visibility into aggregated client and prospect data so they can have a better view of their profitability scenario, and ultimately, their entire enterprise."

AccountQ is part of Quadron's Q-Suite, a series of seamless end-to-end solutions for broker-dealers and financial professionals. This centralized tool allows financial services firms and advisors to streamline new account opening and management functions, regardless of where the account custodied.  The Q-Suite includes applications for account management (AccountQ), pre-trade compliance supervision (ComplianceQ), commission reporting (EarningsQ) and business reporting and analytics (ReportQ).  All of Quadron's Q-Suite products are supported by Fetter Logic's industry-leading data warehousing technology, DataPro, which eliminates data loss when information is passed through multiple systems.

Fetter Logic
Founded in 1997, Fetter Logic, Inc. provides services directly to its clients and to clients of its affiliates, Quadron Data Solutions and TransAd Partners. Fetter Logic provides the knowledge and experience needed to efficiently and effectively meet the growing demands on representatives, operations, compliance and the "C" suite in the retail wealth management industry including independent, bank and insurance company owned broker-dealers. Fetter Logic provides solutions for the front, middle and back office and has a data centric approach; working in partnership with clients to turn data into intelligence. More information can be found at: http://www.fetterlogic.com.

Quadron Data Solutions
Quadron Data Solutions, an affiliate of Fetter Logic, provides technology-enabled solutions for independent, bank and insurance broker-dealers. The company's core platform includes DataPro, a proprietary data warehouse which aggregates and normalizes data, and the Q-Suite, a set of comprehensive solutions that provide financial professionals with integrated applications for all of their data management and client reporting needs. The Q-Suite is comprised of: AccountQ, AdvisorQ, ReportQ, ComplianceQ, and EarningsQ. By leveraging data, technology and expertise, Quadron Data Solutions has created innovative and seamlessly integrated business processes and reporting solutions. For more information on Quadron, DataPro and the Q-Suite, please visit http://www.quadrondata.com.

About Redtail Technology
Redtail Technology is a leading provider of web-based Client Relationship Management (CRM), paperless office and email archiving solutions in the financial services industry. Easily affordable, easy to implement and offering integration with many of the industry's most widely-used applications, Redtail is committed to providing financial advisors with the core technologies that drive their day-to-day operations. CRM is ultimately about not only acquiring and managing your clients and prospects - it's also about servicing them and, in turn, extracting value from the relationships. At the same time, it's about doing all of these things while simultaneously improving operational efficiency. Visit http://www.redtailtechnology.com for more information.

SOURCE  Quadron Data Solutions

Quadron Data Solutions

CONTACT: Diana Kearns, +1-646-274-1421, diana.kearns@aspectuspr.com, or Christine Ropke, +1-646-792-2375, christine.ropke@aspectuspr.com

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

Microsoft To Launch "Election 2012 Hub on Xbox LIVE"

Alongside NBCNews.com, Rock the Vote, YouGov and Face the Facts USA, Xbox will deliver a first-of-its-kind way to interact with the election and make your voice heard.

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Microsoft Corp. today announced "Election 2012 on Xbox LIVE," a unique opportunity for Xbox 360 owners to watch and interact with live election coverage of the presidential debates, learn the facts about the candidates and issues from Face the Facts USA, register to vote through Rock the Vote, and participate in live daily polling from YouGov. NBCNews.com will deliver daily election programming to keep users up-to-date on the latest news and analysis about the election and the candidates. All these experiences will be featured on a brand new Election 2012 Hub on Xbox LIVE. Members will be able to fully access the first wave of content, which will focus on convention-related news, beginning Monday, Aug. 27.

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Through this innovative platform, U.S.-based Xbox LIVE(1 )members -- part of a large, diverse and actively engaged audience of more than 40 million members worldwide -- will be able to interact in real time throughout the three scheduled presidential debates, as well as enjoy live feeds from the Republican and Democratic national conventions. Xbox LIVE members will also be able to voice their opinions by responding to poll questions throughout live programming of the debates and other unique election events hosted on Xbox LIVE throughout the campaign season.

"We want to provide our passionate Xbox LIVE community with a great way to experience the election process with TV that makes them participants -- and not just viewers," said Marc Whitten, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "This is a great example of how our Xbox capabilities are making the promise of interactive television a reality."

"As a leader in digital and broadcast news, NBC News is always looking for more places to deliver its high-quality multimedia content, particularly in this critical campaign year. This relationship with Xbox LIVE is a unique opportunity to expand our reach on a really innovative platform," said Vivian Schiller, senior vice president and chief digital officer at NBC News.

Additional original programming will be featured through the Election Hub on Xbox LIVE with the "Conversations with the Next Generation" youth town halls in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 29 and Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5. National Journal, The Atlantic and Microsoft are working together on these one-of-a-kind events at the Republican and Democratic national conventions to engage with younger Americans and students in a dialogue about issues facing their generation. The event moderators, including NBC's Chuck Todd and Chelsea Clinton, will lead keynote interviews, panel discussions and audience Q&A with unique perspectives on the youth vote, education and the future of America's economy. Participants such as George P. Bush; Kal Penn; Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill.; MTV's Andrew Jenks; Michelle Rhee; OUR TIME's Matthew Segal; and the national presidents of both the Young Democrats of America and the Young Republican National Federation will further explore ways in which people can empower youths to get involved in the political process and make their voices heard.

"Technology has been a transformative force in politics during recent years," said Fred Humphries, vice president of government affairs at Microsoft. "The launch of the Election 2012 Hub on Xbox LIVE marks another exciting moment of change. This platform will innovate how some voters engage in the political process, and it provides greater access to valuable information such as the perspectives of youth at our town halls, newscasts and voter registrations. By bringing the elections directly into the home through this Xbox platform, we hope to encourage greater participation in the democratic process this fall."

As part of Election 2012 coverage, Xbox LIVE is joining with Face the Facts USA, a nonpartisan, independently funded research initiative supported by The George Washington University and backed by "Americans who believe facts should come first in the national debate." Thanks to this initiative, Xbox LIVE members will have access to videos that will help them more accurately understand the major issues surrounding the election and the candidates involved. Frank Sesno, former CNN correspondent, anchor and Washington bureau chief and director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, will host this important video content.

Microsoft has also teamed up with Rock the Vote to encourage and facilitate voter registration. Rock the Vote will deliver information and programming directly into the Election 2012 Hub on Xbox LIVE, while also providing local voter information and the ability to register to vote through http://www.xbox.com/election2012. Rock the Vote will also make available exclusive musical content to be streamed directly to the Xbox LIVE community. Xbox and Rock the Vote previously worked together in 2008, successfully driving tens of thousands of citizens to register to vote and become active participants in the election process.

"We are thrilled to be working with Xbox again to deliver important election and voter registration content to millions of voters through this truly unique and impressive Xbox LIVE platform," said Chrissy Faessen, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Rock the Vote. "There's a growing audience of individuals getting their election information solely from online platforms; Microsoft has set itself apart by providing for its users a level of content and interactivity that's second to none."

Underlying this entire experience will be daily polling of the Xbox LIVE community aligned with relevant happenings on the campaign trail. Working with YouGov, the daily results will be weighed to reflect both the Xbox community and likely voters. Further, timely polling will provide quick feedback from the Xbox community during major campaign events this fall.

To understand more about the political attitudes, behaviors and issue priorities of Xbox LIVE members, Xbox commissioned StrategyOne to conduct a survey of 1,678 Xbox LIVE households. The survey, which was conducted June 19 to July 3, 2012, found that 40 percent are Xbox Swing Voters -- those who are not firmly committed to a presidential candidate.

Xbox Swing Voters say the most important issues facing the country are unemployment and jobs (39 percent), healthcare (29 percent) and taxes (22 percent). Xbox Swing Voters say they follow politics and public policy matters in the news at least once per week, including 23 percent who follow these issues daily. Thirty-nine percent say they often watch information about the presidential election with other people in their household.

"A large, engaged but uncommitted audience, Xbox Swing Voters are a technically savvy and passionate voting bloc," said Douglas Rivers, YouGov's chief innovations officer. "We're proud to be working with Microsoft and its game-changing, interactive Xbox LIVE platform to provide meaningful insights that are shaping the current election landscape."

About Xbox

Xbox is Microsoft's premier entertainment service for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. It's home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of music, movies, TV and sports. With Kinect, Xbox 360 transformed gaming and entertainment in the living room with a whole new way to play games and find entertainment -- no controller required. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://xbox.com/election2012.

About Face the Facts USA

Face the Facts USA is a project of the Center for Innovative Media at The George Washington University that presents myth-busting facts as a starting point for better understanding of America's seemingly intractable problems. Working with a number of digital media, university and outreach partners, Face the Facts USA aims to re-engage Americans in the political process, using the facts behind the major challenges facing our country - not opinion or partisan rants - as the basis for civil conversation, consensus building and consideration of potential alternatives and solutions.

About Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote's mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country. Using music, popular culture, new technologies and grassroots organizing for more than 20 years, Rock the Vote has registered more than 5 million young people. As the tidal wave of Millennial generation voters continues to establish its power at the polls, Rock the Vote will register millions more young people and make their voices heard. For more information, visit http://www.rockthevote.com.

About StrategyOne Methodology

StrategyOne surveyed 1,678 U.S. adults who own and use an Xbox 360 and have a LIVE membership. The survey was conducted June 19 through July 3, 2012 and included 324 landline, 684 cellphone and 670 online interviews. The overall margin of error is plus or minus 2.4 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.

About YouGov Methodology

YouGov is a global polling and market research organization with offices in the U.K., U.S., Germany, Scandinavia, and Middle East. YouGov uses the Internet to provide fast, accurate and actionable data about what people are thinking and doing all over the world. YouGov is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market and trades under the symbol YOU. In the U.S., YouGov has compiled an impressive track record in predicting both national results (with an error of less than one percent in 2006, 2008 and 2010) and over 200 state and local elections. YouGov is adapting its methodology to support polling on the Xbox LIVE platform. Xbox LIVE has a large and surprisingly diverse userbase that will be offered the opportunity to participate in online polls and real-time dial groups starting with the 2012 election campaign. YouGov is responsible for creating questions and analyzing the large quantities of responses collected from Xbox LIVE users. Daily tracking polls and live event instant polls will allow a closer and more detailed picture of what Americans think than ever before.

About Microsoft

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

(1) Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for some events and features, including live coverage and select video content. See xbox.com/election2012.

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CONTACT: David Dziok, Edelman, +1-202-326-1812, david.dziok@edelman.com; Jordan Lubowitz, Edelman, +1-202-326-1776, jordan.lubowitz@edelman.com

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

Celsya, Inc. Launches A New Cloud-Based Platform For Seniors to Communicate, Share, and Live Better

CelsyaLife.com is a free online and mobile platform for seniors to be social and live better through health and lifestyle applications.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsya, Inc. announces the launch of their newly designed website CelsyaLife (http://www.CelsyaLife.com), a free and secure communication platform for seniors 55+. CelsyaLife provides an easy way for seniors to connect with family and friends and offers tools for a healthy and safer lifestyle.

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"There is a significant increase in the number of seniors who are living longer and who want to remain active and independent," says Eran Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Celsya, Inc. "Being social and in communication with loved ones is an important factor for seniors to remain independent and healthy. We created Celsya as a simple unified communication platform to meet this growing need of these active and independent seniors."

Family members and friends also benefit from the CelsyaLife platform by having a system that keeps them in touch and updated on their loved ones anytime anywhere.

Users will be able to easily navigate through the site due to its attractive and intuitive user interface. Features include the ability to build a social network of close family and friends, and be able to add applications such as social calendar and events planner, photo and message sharing, as well as health management apps. The system will also include a complete mobile and tablet interface, which is continuously in sync with the cloud platform. Unlike other social networking websites, CelsyaLife is designed specifically for the 55+ market with an emphasis on privacy, safety and wellness.

"We are working to make CelsyaLife the central point of communication for seniors and their family and friends. Through the cloud platform we will be able to reach out to users on all devices and interface preferences, keeping everyone easily connected," explains Weinberg.

Celsya, Inc.'s mission is to empower seniors to stay independent, safe, and healthy through best in class user experience and service.

Contact Information
Eran Weinberg, Founder and CEO
Office: 323-300-6440
Mobile: 323-578-2029
Email: eranw@celsyalife.com
Website: http://www.celsyalife.com

SOURCE  Celsya, Inc.

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Smartphone App Connects College Students with Healthy Meal Choices

ARAMARK's CampusDish® Mobile App Provides Instant Campus Dining and Nutrition Information

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for back-to-school,busy college students on the go can now quickly and easily check out their campus dining hall menu, find nutrition information, provide feedback and more--all with a click of their Smartphone.  ARAMARK, a leader in providing dining and facilities management services to hundreds of Higher Education institutions across North America, has launched its CampusDish® Mobile App to assist over 1.7 million students in making healthy, informed meal selections.

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According to DiningStyles(TM), ARAMARK's proprietary consumer insights research which surveys over 120,000 students each fall and spring semester, 75% of students consider themselves healthy. Nearly two thirds of these students review nutrition labels to help select their meals and over 50% prefer to go online to locate nutritional information.

To help students find nutrition information quickly and easily, the new CampusDish® app is currently available for free download in the iPhone, iPad, and Android app stores. The app makes it easy for students to search for meals meeting specific nutrition requirements further promoting healthy eating habits. For instance, if a student is looking for a meal with less than 500 calories or less than 10 grams of fat, he or she can input the information through the app and quickly view which menu items are being served and where they are available.

"ARAMARK is excited to connect our students, customers and clients with information that will help them make healthy lifestyle choices," said Jenifer Bland-Campbell, RD, Senior Director of Nutrition Program Development, ARAMARK. "By supporting students' efforts to develop and maintain healthy eating habits, the CampusDish® Mobile App further strengthens our commitment to health and wellness while also enhancing the overall campus dining experience."

In addition to posting the nutrition content for the menu items being offered, this new app allows students to submit feedback about the dining program, offer suggestions and ask questions, as well as share the app with friends through a simple click.

ARAMARK is committed to providing its campus partners with the tools needed to support healthy choices as well as meeting the dietary and lifestyle needs and preferences of its customers.  Menus feature lower calorie choices; vegan, vegetarian and whole grain options; seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables; and a variety of whole foods that are raised, grown, harvested, and produced locally and in a sustainable manner. ARAMARK also provides support to those with specific dietary needs, including food allergies and sensitivities.

To download the CampusDish® Mobile App, click on the desired format below:

    --  iPhone
    --  iPad
    --  Android
About ARAMARK Higher Education
ARAMARK Higher Education is dedicated to excellence in dining, facility, conference center, and stadium and arena services. ARAMARK enhances the living and learning experience and environment for more than 600 colleges and universities throughout North America.  For more information and a list of our services, visit http://www.aramarkhighered.com.

About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE magazine and one of America's Largest Private Companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at http://www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

    Contact:
    Kelly Banaszak                                 Karen Cutler
    215-238-3559                                   215-238-4063
    banaszak-kelly@aramark.com                     cutler-karen@aramark.com
SOURCE  ARAMARK

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

Free Games Download Site MyRealGames.com Releases First Half Year Figures

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Forget Facebook and Instagram, this year's biggest technology story is the explosion
of online gaming says free games download portal, MyRealGames.com. The website has just
released its first half figures for 2012, posting a huge 47% increase in gamers for the
period January - June compared with the same timeframe last year.

    The site now welcomes over 4 million visitors each month and records a massive 12
million page impressions, all of whom are searching for free PC games
[http://www.myrealgames.com ] and PC games downloads
[http://www.myrealgames.com/download-free-games ]. In total 66% of visitors will return to
the site more than once a month. Surprisingly, the website also reports that around 55-60%
of its users are female - challenging the traditional notion of gaming as a male pastime.

    MyRealGames.com offers users a library of some 150 full version PC games to download
for free. Later this summer it will add to its flash games selection with new mobile games
downloads for smartphone users.

    Online gaming overall is currently enjoying an unprecedented growth spurt, catching
some industry analysts by surprise. But this shouldn't come as too much of a shock when
you consider there are more than 330 million online players in China alone - a figure that
has more than doubled in the last six months according to the Shanghai Ministry of
Industry and Information Technology. Add to this the National Gamers Survey's estimated
GBP385 million annual mobile games spend per annum and the gaming revolution could be this
year's biggest tech success story by far.

    Nikolai Veselov from MyRealGames.com said, "We have seen our user figures climb like
never before this year and are extremely pleased with the volume of gamers choosing us for
their free games downloads [http://www.myrealgames.com/free-online-games ]. By the end of
2012, we expect to serve at least 8 million visitors per month, leading to an approximate
16 million page views. It is surprising that more than half of our gamers are female but,
it goes to show that the online gaming industry is changing massively. With this increased
female engagement the sky is the limit in terms of what is possible."

    MyRealGames.com splits its games into categories, making it easy for website visitors
to find the style of game they prefer to play. It records which games have been downloaded
the most, allowing it to tailor future additions to audience demands. Action and adventure
games are proving to be in vogue so far this year with Police Supercars Racing, Lost
Treasures of El Dorado and Great Secrets: Da Vinci topping the download charts.

    As part of its drive to recruit more users, the site has just uploaded a slew of new
games. They include Fishdom Frosty Splash, a popular PC game released as freeware, Cowboys
Conspiracy, a puzzle/action game and the full version PC game Rich Cars 2
[http://www.myrealgames.com/free-online-games/rich-cars-2-adrenaline-rush ]: Adrenaline
Rush.

    To view all of the games and for more information, visit
http://www.myrealgames.com

Source: MyRealGames.com

For more information contact Rebecca Appleton. Email Rebecca@dakotadigital.co.uk or tel +44-1623-428996.

Gamesys: Woman Wins Just Under GBP17k at Jackpotjoy Bingo!

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Jackpotjoy, one of the biggest gaming destinations on the web, have announced another
big winner. Miss Elaine T, from an undisclosed location, gave a statement to the site on
hearing of her massive win.

    Elaine won GBP16,983 at Jackpotjoy's great 75 Ball Bingo games
[http://www.jackpotjoybingo.com/bingo-games ]. Her game began with just a 10p stake. Elaine
expressed shock and delight in her statement, saying she was 'surprised and very happy'
with her win.

    Jackpotjoy has offered its warmest congratulations to the latest in a long line of
winners at the low-stakes classic, of which the site has a number of variations to play.

    75-ball bingo is the standard North American version of a classic game. Jackpotjoy
offers one of the largest selections of this particular variant on the web.

    Gameplay is simple and suitable for all. Onscreen is a 5x5 grid, laid out with cards
numbered from 1 to 75. Players must purchase cards before the game starts. A bingo caller
announces numbers - just like in the traditional bingo halls - and players mark off any
corresponding numbers they have on their card (or cards - operating multiple cards is a
popular feature of the game).

    To win, numbers must be marked off according to a predetermined pattern (which appears
in the top left of the screen). The first player to complete the pattern wins.

    The big draw for regular players like Elaine is the sense of civic spirit, so vital to
the bingo experience. A chat function allows players to talk to each other as they go.
Chat moderators keep things ticking over and friendly-like.

    All bingo games contribute to a 'progressive jackpot' which pools a percentage of each
ticket purchased in order to give one lucky player the chance to win a huge cash prize.
But jackpots are almost beside the point. Jackpotjoy's bingo is more an online social
gathering for folk to gather together and have some fun. Then again, somebody has to win
eventually.

    GAMESYS

    The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small team of
developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment business providing
casino games, online bingo and slots. Due to Jackpotjoy's success in the UK the company
has established international growth, Jackpotjoy fans can now win money in Sweden
[http://www.jackpotjoywinners.com ] or play bingo in Spain.

Source: Jackpotjoy

Contact: Gamesys, Aga Reszka, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk

Top 100 Law Firm Lewis Silkin LLP Deploys BA Insight's TotalView for Legal; Intuitive Search Application Maximizes Existing IT Investments

NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BA Insight, the leader in agile information integration, announced today that London-based law firm Lewis Silkin LLP has purchased and deployed its TotalView for Legal solution, the first packaged search-based business application developed specifically for legal organizations using the Microsoft SharePoint environment.

Lewis Silkin, established in 1952, is a top 100 UK law firm that has standardized on the SharePoint and FAST platforms for all document management. TotalView for Legal replaces a legacy search tool the firm had used for several years. According to Jan Durant, Director of IT & Operations at Lewis Silkin, the firm made the switch in order to lower its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for enterprise search while adding features such as the ability to index emails stored in its KnowledgeMill file-as-you-go system, the ability to easily display other databases within SharePoint, and document preview.

"Originally we were looking at add-ons to our previous search tool that would enable us to connect SharePoint with our email system and other databases," said Durant. "Then we discovered that with BA Insight, we could get everything we needed in one out-of-the-box package, so we decided to replace our old system entirely and simply layer TotalView for Legal on top of SharePoint and FAST. We loved the fact that BA Insight had extensive experience in the legal realm, and a solution designed specifically for legal." Lewis Silkin lawyers use SharePoint every day, she explained. "TotalView for Legal will help them find what they need more quickly, and then easily pull together content they need to address client matters. We believe it will save significant time, and because this one tool does the work of two or three competitive products, it delivers great value to Lewis Silkin."

TotalView for Legal is one of several packaged search-based business applications that BA Insight developed to help organizations solve information integration challenges within a particular function or line of business. Other solutions in the product line are TotalView for Sales and TotalView for Customer Service. All sit on top of SharePoint and securely integrate, normalize, and enrich content from across all enterprise systems, enabling users to engage with this content in a rich, application-style environment optimized for their specific job role, preferences and objectives.  With a flexible and modular architecture, a unified underlying information framework, and seamless integration with SharePoint, IT teams can rapidly configure TotalView Applications to deliver a holistic, unified view of information. 

"TotalView represents a new generation of search-based applications that solve specific business challenges," said Guy Mounier, CEO and Chairman of BA Insight. "Lewis Silkin is known as one of the most innovative firms when it comes to technology adoption, and we're so pleased the firm selected BA Insight as its partner as it seeks to improve its search agility while lowering costs."

About BA Insight

BA Insight is a leader in agile information integration, enabling businesses to drive innovation and improve productivity by leveraging all knowledge and data across the enterprise. Offering an alternative to expensive systems integration, the company's award-winning technology provides a scalable foundation for liberating enterprise data, both structured and unstructured.  Microsoft's go-to partner for advanced search technologies, BA Insight enables customers to leverage their investments in SharePoint, FAST and other enterprise systems, and extend them with an overlay of easy-to-assemble, highly targeted business applications. Since 2004, more than three million users around the world have relied on BA Insight for low-cost, on-demand access to the information they need. Visit http://www.BAInsight.com.

BA Insight and TotalView are trademarks or registered trademarks of BA Insight, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

For information, contact:

Inna Gordin
Inna.Gordin@BAinsight.com
+1.646.786.8556

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SOURCE  BA Insight

BA Insight

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

Enjoy Your Bank Holiday Weekend With Sky Poker

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

         Be sure to enjoy one of Sky Poker's many online promotions this bank holiday

                                         weekend

    The August Bank Holiday weekend is a fantastic time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the
final days of summer. Sky Poker realise this, and are offering all of their online poker
[http://www.skypoker.com/poker/sky_lobby ] players several fantastic bonuses to kick-off
the extended weekend.

    So make sure that you head off to Sky Poker now to enjoy some of their latest offers
and competitions.

    If you think that you are a capable poker player, maybe you will be able to win a
massive cash prize and a seat in the Sky Poker Tour Grand Final with the fantastic Jackpot
Boost promotion. To earn this fantastic prize, you will need to win the main event at 8pm
and then the mini-event at 8.15pm on the same night. So be sure to take your seats now for
a chance to feature in the Nottingham final.

    Sound difficult? Well it has been done before.

    Earlier this year, "alan1506" won both the Primo and Mini Primo on Sunday 22nd January
to scoop the GBP6,800 jackpot prize. Along with the impressive GBP3415.50 that he won as
prize money, "alan1506" took home a staggering GBP10,620. Pretty good for an evening's
work!

    Sky Poker will also be rewarding players for playing poker during the month of August,
by giving everyone the ability to earn Poker Points at a faster rate thanks to the Super
Cash for Points promotion.

    For instance, if you earned 1,250 points in a month you would normally get paid 1p per
point, which would equate to GBP12.50. In August, however, you will be paid 1.2p per
point, which adds up to GBP15.

    Similarly, if you earned 7,189 points, usually you would get paid 2.2p per point. But
with the Super Cash for Points promotion, you will be paid 2.4p per point, which will earn
you a smart GBP172.54 in total.

    With Cash for Points, you will only start earning your bonus after you have acquired
500 Poker Points. Typically you would earn 0.8p for every point gained, but with Super
Cash for Points during August, Sky Poker will be giving players 1p per point once they hit
the 500 point mark.

    To be part of this amazing Cash for Points initiative, enter the promo code "POINTS"
in the "Free Bets" section of "My Account". This bank holiday weekend may be your last
opportunity to be part of the Super Cash for Points promotion, so be sure to take the time
to enjoy some poker online [http://www.skypoker.com/poker/sky_lobby ].

    But if you want to win some fantastic cash prizes in an exciting online poker
competition, the monthly Super Roller is the tournament you should be playing. The best
poker players online will be participating, so make sure that you enter and take down the
biggest monthly tournament on Sky Poker!

    On the last Sunday of each month, Sky Poker will be running this amazing GBP110 buy-in
tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of GBP20,000. Each game will begin at 8pm, and
players will get 10,000 chips and the blinds will increase every 15 minutes, making it one
of the most exciting tournaments available.

    If the GBP110 buy-in is outside of your poker budget, you can satellite your way into
the Super Roller from as little as GBP5.30 with daily satellites into the Semi-Final that
take place every night at 9.45 pm.

          For more information on all of our games and offers, please visit the Sky

                        Poker [http://www.skypoker.com ] website.

    About SkyPoker.com

    Sky Poker is the British Sky Broadcasting's online poker division, which allows users
to play poker online on their website and screens selected hands from various tournaments
and cash games on Sky Poker TV, allowing players on the site to become the stars of the TV
channel. Sky Poker focuses on poker online [http://www.skypoker.com ] and UK poker
players, with all play at the tables in pounds rather than dollars, as well as its own Sky
Poker Tour around the country.

    Sky Poker is licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission
(AGCC).

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/skypoker

Source: Sky Poker

Helen Jacob, Sky Bet PR Manager, Helen.jacob@bskyb.com,
T: +44(0)113-389-5941, M: +44(0)7866-442167

Gorkana Group Launches Mobile App for PRs and Marketers

LONDON, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Gorkana Group has launched the first Mobile App giving PR, communications and
marketing professionals mobile access to detailed journalist and media profiles with the
ability to call, email and tweet some of the world's most influential minds directly from
the App.

    With 45% of the UK population now owning a smartphone and mobile usage expected to
overtake desktop usage in the EU by 2014*, it's clear businesses need to step up to
provide mobile optimised content.

    Managing brand reputation in this digitally social age with millions of media channels
to monitor is one of the greatest challenges facing PR and marketing professionals.

    With more organisations needing to engage with journalists and bloggers as stories and
conversations break 24 hours a day - from September the App will also give them immediate
access to the latest media coverage about their organisation or brand.

    Jeremy Thompson, Chief Executive of Gorkana Group said:

    "The fast-moving pace and networked nature of the PR and marketing industries means
there has always been a need for access to media contacts and breaking coverage while on
the move. We hope our new Mobile App puts all our customers at a great advantage."

    Staying true to Gorkana Group's community philosophy, the Mobile App will also offer
free access to the latest Gorkana Media Briefing Event highlights, PR industry news and a
daily summary of top stories.

    The Gorkana Mobile App for iPhones can be downloaded here:
http://gorkana.com/solutions/gorkana-mobile-app

    About Gorkana Group

    Gorkana Group (http://www.gorkana.com) brings together the UK's most recommended
Media Database [http://www.gorkana.com/pr-products/media-database-and-alerts ],
Multi-channel Media Monitoring [http://www.gorkana.com/pr-products/media-monitoring ] and
PR Measurement services
[http://www.gorkana.com/pr-products/pr-measurement-and-media-analysis ] for PRs and
marketers representing all kinds of organisations.

    Thousands of brands use these services to help them plan campaigns more accurately,
develop closer relationships with journalists, keep track of mainstream and social media
coverage, manage brand reputations and demonstrate the impact of their communication
strategies.

    Since coming together as one company in 2010, the three individual service brands:
Gorkana, Durrants and Metrica now come under the Gorkana Group umbrella.

    Gorkana Group also runs the UK's leading journalist and PR recruitment site
[http://www.gorkanajobs.co.uk ] (http://www.gorkanajobs.co.uk) and provides daily
media and PR industry news through its Media Alerts
[http://www.gorkana.com/journalists/media-alerts ] and PR News [http://www.gorkana.com/news
] services.

    *comScore research May 2012

    For more information please contact:

    Nilam Randall at nilam.randall@gorkana.com or call +44(0)20-7674-0200

Source: Gorkana Group

Netflix And RADiUS-TWC Announce Multi-Year Output Deal In The United States To Bring Diverse Slate To Widest Possible Audience

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and RADiUS-TWC, the new multi-platform distribution label from The Weinstein Company, announced today a multi-year output deal for a slate of great new films that U.S. Netflix members can watch instantly beginning in early 2013.

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Among them are Leslye Hedland's razor sharp comedy "Bachelorette" the raucous Sundance Film Festival sensation about three best girlfriends (Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan) whose night of prenuptial debauchery threatens to ruin the wedding; "Only God Forgives," Nicolas Winding Refn's eagerly awaited follow up to "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling and Kristen Scott Thomas; the Toronto and Telluride satirical hit "Butter" with Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde, Rob Corddry, Ashley Greene, Alicia Silverstone and Hugh Jackman.

Also coming to Netflix are "The Details" starring Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Dennis Haysbert, Kerry Washington, Ray Liotta and Laura Linney which also premiered at Sundance to great fanfare and "Lay the Favorite," another Sundance hit directed by Academy Award® nominee Stephen Frears ("The Queen") starring Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Zeta- Jones and Vince Vaughn.

"We are delighted to be extending our relationship again with TWC, incorporating the cutting edge and crowd-pleasing movies distributed by RADiUS," said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos. "Weinstein movies like this year's Academy Award winning best picture "The Artist" and the biggest French box office hit ever "The Intouchables" are coming to Netflix in the next few months and we are looking forward to having the RADiUS titles soon after."

"As an independent studio, we embrace all of the new avenues people are choosing to use when seeing their favorite movies," said TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein. "The RADiUS-Netflix partnership is a natural and exciting next step for us, and one that gives us the power to reach a broader audience than ever before."

"We could not be more excited about this partnership. Netflix is as enthusiastic as we are about bringing marquee entertainment across various genres to viewers on their own terms - when, where and how they want to see it," said RADiUS-TWC co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason Janego. 

About Netflix
With more than 27 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

About RADiUS - TWC
RADiUS -TWC, a newly launched label with the The Weinstein Company (TWC) is the first studio division dedicated to multi-platform distribution.  Utilizing both traditional and digital media, RADiUS-TWC will bring the highest quality film and other specialty entertainment to a wider audience than ever before.  Led by Tom Quinn and Jason Janego, the label will continue to develop innovative distribution strategies to make marquee content available where, when and how consumers want.  The label's inaugural slate includes such acquisitions as "Bachelorette" and "Only God Forgives."  Other upcoming titles include:  "Pusher," "The Expatriate," and "Solomon Kane."

SOURCE  Netflix, Inc.

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CONTACT: Nada Antoun, Netflix, +1-408-540-2431, nantoun@netflix.com, Liza Burnett Fefferman, RADiUS-TWC, Liza.Fefferman@weinsteinco.com, +1-212-845-8677

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

IT Hardware Leasing Solution From Prime Asset Source Private Ltd.

BANGALORE, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Prime Asset Source Private Ltd. has come up with IT equipment leasing option that is
user friendly and cost productive. IT is fast becoming the backbone of any industry.
Servers, laptops, desktops, and switches of the latest technology have become the need of
any thriving business setup.

    Simultaneously, this expensive equipment is becoming outdated very fast. After
investing a huge chunk of your finances, it is a blow to spend more on updating these
state-of-the-art machines. Bank loans take forever to materialize and are full of hassles
and red tape. With the global slowdown, funding for IT hardware equipment is getting
difficult. Banks look for 100% collateral security for such funding.

    In today's fast-moving business environment, companies are finding it increasingly
challenging to keep up with an even faster pace of technology advancements as IT hardware
manufacturers and software developers continuously introduce new and better equipment to
make users more productive.

    Prime Asset Source Private Ltd. offers a solution to these woes. It focuses
exclusively on equipment leasing and renting. PAS provides solutions not only for large
business setup but also for smaller enterprises too. Even equipment costing as less as a
couple of lakhs are available on lease at PAS. The B2B customers are provided with a fast
solution that offers a tax effective and cash flow friendly way to access the IT equipment
they need.

    PAS deals in various IT paraphernalia like laptops, desktops, servers, HPC clusters,
Unix servers, data storage and networking products from well-known brands like Dell,
Lenovo, Toshiba, HP, IBM, Cisco, SUN, etc. They also offer complete range of hardware
required for setting up an animation studio with workstations with the latest Quadro range
of graphics cards, render servers, networking equipment & storages customized for
animation studio requirements.

    The B/W laser & color laser printers, copiers, multifunction devises are available on
per print basis. There is no cost for the printing device.

    Prime Asset Source has a large inventory of range of equipment available on short term
renting, from entry level desktops to high end servers. They can be leased for any period
ranging from one to three years.

    There is a great flexibility in the payments too, which can be scheduled monthly,
quarterly or half yearly. The lease amount depends upon the cost of the equipment leased
and the duration of the lease. Their strategic tie-up with most of the leading brands
helps customers get better pricing as well as warranty support.

    The clients also have the option to buy the equipment after the completion of the
rental tenure. The configurations of the hardware can be upgraded any time during the
contract period. The client has the flexibility to extend the rental period, return early,
or change the equipment to latest products anytime.

    PAS also has an interesting scheme called the Sell & Rent Back offer. They buy the
client's existing equipment at its current market value and rent it back to them for the
remainder of its perceived useful life. Sell & Rent Back is also ideal for companies who
also want to avoid any capital loss associated with the disposal of asset.

    Renting equipment also has a tax benefit as the lease amount can be treated as an
expense while booking the accounts. Also the customer is free of complex calculations
involved in the depreciation and maintenance of assets. The value of IT hardware decreases
very fast and what was really expensive today is totally worthless in a couple of years.
Also there is the added hassle of procuring the hardware from different vendors.

    About Prime Asset Source Private Ltd.

    Prime Asset Source Private Limited, a group company of Digital Waves, was setup with
very clear vision for delivering a fast, simple finance solution for businesses, small and
big. Their customers are both B2B (Channel Partners) & B2C (Corporates, Government,
Academic, Research/Development Institutes, End-Users, etc.). The Annual turnover of
Digital Waves group in India is close to 100 crores today.

    PAS has its head office at Bangalore with branches at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi &
Trivandrum. They are well versed with the setup as they have been in IT lease business for
around 12 years.

    Primary Media Contact: Preet Sonawala, preet@primeassetsource.com, 91-9845588444

    Secondary Media Contact: Kaushik Sonawala, kaushik@primeassetsource.com,
91-80-42622444

Source: Prime Asset Source Private Ltd.

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Paytm Introduces the Option to Select any Recharge Value for Airtel Prepaid Users

NEW DELHI, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Airtel Prepaid Users can now Recharge for any Value at Paytm.com for Special
Recharges, top-ups, 3G Recharges, DTH or Data Card Recharges for any Plan

    Paytm.com [http://www.paytm.com ], a leading online destination for mobile and DTH
recharge, and trusted by over 2.5 million Indians, today announced that the company has
introduced the option to select any recharge value for Airtel prepaid users. Airtel
prepaid users would be able to enjoy the liberty of selecting their own recharge value
when doing special recharges, top-ups, 3G recharges, DTH or data card recharges for any
plan. Users will no longer have to select a recharge amount from a pre-populated drop-down
list as they would have the power to decide the amount they want their recharge to be.

    A one-stop haven for online recharging, Paytm.com [http://paytm.com ] offers a fast
and secure solution for online mobile, DTH and data card recharging, for all operators in
India. The 24X7 customer support team make it their religion to strive to bring to each
user an experience nothing short of awesome.

    Having launched a sleek new version of their iPhone app and SmartTag recharges for the
Delhi-Gurgaon Toll Plaza, Paytm is striking a chord with every band of users across the
country. Paytm also has a smart and secure virtual wallet called Paytm Cash that allows
users to recharge in less than five seconds.

    Commenting on the latest initiative, Harinder Takhar, CEO, Paytm said, "Paytm was
incubated in 2011 with a simple aspiration in mind - to give all Indians a fun, fast and
secure alternative to recharge their mobile, DTH and data cards. It has come a long way
since then and continues to go all out to make each user feel welcome and ensure they get
more than just a recharge - an experience of awesomeness. This latest initiative for
Airtel prepaid users wherein they can select any recharge value perfectly underlines this
commitment of ours and we hope that it makes their engagement with Paytm more enriching
and rewarding."

    About Paytm

    Paytm is a one-stop destination for mobile, DTH, Data Card recharges and bill
payments. Users can recharge on http://www.paytm.com [http://www.paytm.com ] from web, WAP or by
downloading Paytm mobile app. At Paytm, the emphasis lies on user experience and trust
which reflects in its simple and secure user interface. It has a 24x7 customer support
team.

    With each recharge, users also get a varied mix of coupons, deals and discounts of
popular brands to select from. The value of these discounts is far more than the recharge
value. At Paytm, users have the option of using Credit Cards, Debit / ATM Cards and Net
Banking as the modes of payment.

    Primary Media Contact: Ayonava Bagchi, ayonava@iconnectenterprise.com,
91-9818774606

    Secondary Media Contact Niraj Sharma, niraj@iconnectenterprise.com, 91-9810093472

Source: Paytm.com

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CSR Makes Invoicing Easier for Suppliers With OB10

LONDON and SYDNEY, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

                OB10 extends the reach of its e-Invoicing network in Australia

    Australian building products company CSR has selected OB10, the e-Invoicing network,
to offer electronic invoicing [http://www.ob10.com ] to its 10,000 suppliers.

    CSR, a leading provider of building products in Australia and New Zealand, delivers
continuous improvements to its customers and business partners through a determined focus
on innovation and customer service. e-Invoicing plays an important part in supporting
these objectives by strengthening relations throughout the supply chain.

    John Denyer, Manager of Transactional Accounting Services at CSR, said, "For CSR, it
is very important that our customers and suppliers regard us as a company that is easy to
do business with. By partnering with OB10, we can offer our suppliers a broad range of
choices in the way that they invoice us, regardless of the size of their organisation or
their annual volume of invoices. In the near future we hope to expand this capability to
our customers, giving them choice as to how they receive invoices from us.

    "In addition, OB10 helps us operationally to speed up and simplify the way that we
enter supplier invoice information into our system, improving the quality and enriching
the content. This allows our Accounts Payables team to process invoices more efficiently
and focus on higher-level activities in a more cost-effective manner."

    Luke McKeever, CEO at OB10, welcomed CSR to the e-Invoicing network, "We are excited
to announce CSR as our most recent customer to join OB10 in Australia. CSR is among many
forward-thinking companies adopting e-Invoicing to improve liquidity in its supply chain
while benefiting from stronger supplier relations."

    To roll out e-Invoicing, CSR is working with Scan One Asia Pacific, a leading provider
of automated accounts payable SaaS and P2P consulting services.

    About CSR

    CSR is a leading building products company in Australia and New Zealand and is the
name behind some of the market's most trusted and recognised brands in residential and
commercial construction.

    About OB10

    OB10 [http://www.ob10.com ], the e-Invoicing network, streamlines the complex
invoice-to-pay process. Operational across Europe, North America and Asia, OB10 can reduce
the cost of invoice processing by 60% and deliver an ROI in less than a year.

    Customers include: Aviva, Cargill, DHL, Eli Lilly, GM, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM,
Kellogg's, Motorola, Tesco, US Federal Government, Whirlpool.

    Contact: Sandra Higgison, +44(0)20-7632-5882, sandra.higgison@OB10.com

Source: OB10

Vserv.mobi Powers App Monetization for Codename One Developers

MUMBAI, India, August 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Vserv.mobi, a leading [http://vserv.mobi ] mobile advertising network
[http://vserv.mobi ] for app developers, publishers and advertisers, today announced its
partnership [http://blog.vserv.mobi/vserv-mobi-codenameone-partnership ] with Codename
One, a powerful cross-platform software development kit for mobile applications. The
partnership allows Codename One developers to monetize their apps via premium advertising
offered by the Vserv.mobi global mobile ad network.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/546333 )

    Traditionally, developers have had to build native apps multiple times from scratch to
cater to different mobile platforms. Codename One addresses this, by enabling Java
developers to create native mobile applications across multiple mobile operating systems
such as iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows 7 and other platforms, using a single code base.
With its partnership with Vserv.mobi, developers can not only code once and run their apps
across all platforms but also monetize them together through a simple, one step, in-built
functionality.

    (Announcement Blog post [http://blog.vserv.mobi/vserv-mobi-codenameone-partnership ] -
http://j.mp/vservcn )

    Speaking on the occasion, Dippak Khurana [http://www.vserv.mobi/about.html ], Co
Founder and CEO, Vserv.mobi said, "Vserv.mobi and Codename One share a common belief of
working towards solving the problems of the mobile developer community. By partnering with
Codename One's transformational 'write apps once and run everywhere' technology for java
developers, Vserv.mobi takes developer delight a notch higher by enabling them to monetise
all their apps through a simple, convenient and effective manner. We are confident that
this partnership will help us reach out even more effectively to the global developer
ecosystem."

    "We are excited to work with Vserv.mobi to help our developers monetize their Apps
globally across platforms. We believe that Vserv's ability to seamlessly enable app
monetisation without any coding effort is an invaluable feature for developers. Our aim is
to jointly bring a truly differentiated value proposition to accelerate the innovation
cycle in the mobile ecosystem." said Shai Amlog, CEO - Codename One.

    Since its inception, Codename One has been widely acclaimed in the development
community and is growing its user base by 50% each month. Today, 1500 developers use it as
their preferred environment to create multi-platform apps using a single code base.

    The Vserv.mobi mobile ad network has grown 308% [http://blog.vserv.mobi/growth-is-king
] over the past year, driven by their innovative App Monetization technology for
developers. [http://www.vserv.mobi/developers.html ] Their pioneering technology
AppWrapper, powers One Click App Monetisation [http://blog.vserv.mobi/seeing-is-believing
] for 10,000+ Apps across platforms. AppWrapper is the World's Simplest App Monetization -
it enables premium advertising & innovative pricing models
[http://blog.vserv.mobi/appwrapper-more-super-powers-same-one-click-awesomeness ] on any
app, without coding, in just one click.

   
    Binay Tiwari [http://www.linkedin.com/in/binaytiwari ]
    +91-22-29-27-5128
    binay@vserv.mobi

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/546333

Source: Vserv.mobi

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Releases New Mobile App

PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) has launched AZBlue, its first mobile app, designed to help members quickly access coverage details, urgent care centers and contact information. An increasing number of members are relying on mobile services to simplify their lives. This new app provides members a direct channel to their health plan details while offering information in a way they prefer.

BCBSAZ members with mobile Android(TM)( )devices and Apple(® )devices will be able to access key information, including:

    --  My ID Card, which can be emailed from the app to anyone, including
        healthcare providers;
    --  My Coverage Summary, information about healthcare plan coverage (for
        both medical and dental insurance, where applicable) including plan
        type, covered dependents, and deductible levels;
    --  Urgent Care Locator, an in-network urgent care center locator based on
        current location and zip code radius; and
    --  Contact Us, information for directly contacting BCBSAZ, including
        customer service via email and smart phone and Nurse on Call.
"The new AZBlue app represents our commitment to serving our customers by providing them with the tools and services that enable easy access to information and improve their quality of life," said Elizabeth Messina, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for BCBSAZ. "It is important to us that our customers know we are listening to their feedback and acting on it.  Future app enhancements will be even more robust and include features that promote health and wellness."

According to a recent Nielsen survey, about 44 percent of Americans own smartphones, up from 28 percent about year ago. Insurance companies have begun embracing the mobile market as a way to keep in touch with their plan members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This is one of many initiatives introduced by BCBSAZ to improve member communications and provide customers with readily accessible health insurance information.

The AZBlue app is available free of charge for download through Google Play (Android devices) and the App Store (Apple devices). Eligible devices include Apple mobile devices (iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android phones and tablets (OS version 1.5 and above).

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest Arizona-based health insurance company. The not-for-profit company was founded in 1939 and provides health insurance products, services or networks to nearly 1.3 million individuals. With offices in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and the East Valley, the company employs more than 1,400 Arizonans. For information about BCBSAZ and its HealthyBlue program, an integrated program of tools, resources and services that can help Arizonans live a healthier lifestyle, visit azblue.com/HealthyBlue.

SOURCE  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

CONTACT: Regena Frieden, rfrieden@azblue.com, +1-602-864-4046, M: +1-602-568-3716, or Renee Hunt, rhunt@azblue.com, +1-602-864-5182, M: +1-602-920-9487

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

Backstage Vibe(TM) Shares a Glimpse of Features Available to Members

Life Design International, Inc. Reports Growing Number of Registrants

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Life Design International, Inc. (OTC Pink: LDSI) is pleased to announce the growing number of registrants for Backstage Vibe(TM).  The Company has started to share the outstanding array of applications and features of their global social music web platform.  The cutting edge combination of applications and functionality that has been assembled in the Backstage Vibe(TM) platform is unlike any other on the Internet today.

Artists, fans, producers and promoters will have access to the largest selection and most helpful applications in the music industry. Here is just a small sampling of the access based on membership level:

    --  Bandsintown.com Integration: Get concert information from the site that
        Rolling Stone Magazine called "the easiest way to find a show that's
        best suited to your budget and schedule!"
    --  Facebook & Twitter Integration: Post your photos, videos, events, and
        status in one location and have it update on all of your social
        networks!
    --  Video Chat: Easily collaborate with other artists in real time from
        around the globe through Video Chat to make sweet music!
    --  Social Groups: Create invite-only social groups that suit your needs and
        likes and share all types of files - photos, videos, sound files, and
        professional audio production files!
    --  Individual Store and Community Store: Sell your merchandise, lyrics,
        beats, and digital music through your own Individual Store and the
        larger Community Store at prices you set and keep ALL of the proceeds!
About Life Design Station International, Inc.

Life Design Station International, Inc. (LDSI) is a music-inspired corporation.  The Company empowers artists, producers and other music professionals to reach millions of potential customers.  Life Design Station International, through its Internet-based division, develops and directs an innovative global social platform allowing artists from the U.S. and the world to interface collaboratively in order to promote, produce and sell their musical artistry.  LDSI's Backstage Vibe(TM) provides a leading-edge, secure and user-friendly environment for the sale, distribution and securing of world talent from one source.

CONTACT:

Life Design Station International, Inc.. - info@backstagevibes.com

SOURCE  Life Design Station International, Inc.

Life Design Station International, Inc.

New Interactive Tool Ties Internal Hospital Culture To The Patient Experience

Two Healthcare Executives Promote and Gauge Culture Perspective through the CultureIQ(TM)

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Spiegelman, chief executive officer of The Beryl Companies, and Britt Berrett, president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, have launched the CultureIQ score. CultureIQ is an interactive tool for healthcare leaders to identify and align internal culture initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and engagement. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120214/DA52846LOGO)

With a shift in healthcare progressing towards a pay-for-performance and a satisfaction-based reimbursement model, CEOs are realizing that their culture and level of employee engagement are two key initiatives that can elevate the patient experience. Focusing on employee satisfaction can have a direct impact on the patient experience as the hospital staff has the largest opportunity to influence the quality of the patient's visit at each touch-point.

"CultureIQ provides the opportunity for healthcare leaders to benchmark their position and compare themselves to others within their organization as well as their peers in the industry," says Paul Spiegelman. "Britt and I found that there was a need in the industry for a tool to identify and bring attention to culture gaps and identify the areas needing focus. CultureIQ does just that and we are proud to offer it!"

Having spent many years leading their respective organizations and understanding the connection between culture, customer/patient loyalty and financial results, Paul and Britt put pen to paper and will publish their bookPatients Come Second: Leading Change By Changing The Way You Lead. As part of their research, they conducted interviews with some of the country's leading healthcare CEOs whose stories will also be published in the book, due in March, 2013. 

In order for other healthcare organizations to begin to evaluate their employee engagement levels, a baseline must be identified. The CultureIQ survey calculates and presents the user with an initial score to work from in order to develop action plans that can improve the patient experience over time.

To ensure the value in the CIQ(TM) results, Spiegelman and Berrett have already tested the survey amongst hundreds of healthcare leaders and staff.  Early results will be the subject of a white paper published by The Beryl Institute in October. These results clearly demonstrate the gaps that exist in current engagement strategies and show wide differences in perception among employees in the same organization.   

"In other industries, leaders have learned that the primary driver of customer satisfaction is internal engagement of an organization's employees," remarks Berrett. "In healthcare, we are rapidly adjusting delivery and business models to meet the quality and satisfaction metrics tied to hospital reimbursement. We must also focus on our own teams to better engage them in our purpose and vision. Enhancing the strength of employee morale will drive better patient satisfaction and a better patient experience."

"I have experienced within my organization the connection between culture, the patient experience and financial results," says Spiegelman. "By partnering with Britt, longtime friend and fellow healthcare executive, to write this book and launch the CultureIQ, our goal is to convince other leaders to change the way they lead for not only their own staff morale, but for the patients and the families they touch every day." 

The CultureIQ, a brief three minute survey, is available today, and can be taken here. More information on the upcoming book, Patients Come Second, Leading Change By Changing The Way You Lead, can be found online at PatientsComeSecond.com. Patients Come Second is currently available for pre-publication discounted orders. Order your copy now by clicking here!   

ABOUT THE BERYL COMPANIES
The Beryl Companies is comprised of four businesses: two that focus on improving the patient experience in a variety of healthcare settings and two that focus on improving workplace culture and values-based business productivity. The Beryl Companies sees these activities and concepts as intrinsically linked. The Beryl Companies' foundational business, BerylHealth, is a technology-enhanced patient experience services company dedicated to improving relationships between healthcare providers and consumers. The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice and premier thought leader on improving the patient experience in healthcare. The Circle is a training company that helps other businesses enhance employee engagement and develop more positive workplace cultures. The fourth component, the Small Giants Community, is an international organization dedicated to the support and development of businesses that define their success by values-based principles.

SOURCE  BerylHealth

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120214/DA52846LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
BerylHealth

CONTACT: Nicole Nicoloff, BerylHealth, +1-317-523-8575, Nicole.Nicoloff@berylhealth.com

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

Compass Control® Gives Installers Complete System Solutions for Commercial Applications

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital Systems, Inc. -- Key Digital(®) is proud to introduce its first complete system solution brought to fruition by Compass Control(®) and the Compass Alliance(TM) partners.  Compass Control(®) represents the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS 5 devices - iPad(®), iPhone(®), and iPod touch(®) - as its backbone.

Key Digital(®), in conjunction with Compass Control's Compass Alliance(TM) Partners (CAP), has created a fully integrated control system with driver support for hardware from the following brands: Aprilaire, Boston Acoustics(®), ClearOne(®), Denon, Furman, IC Realtime Security Solutions(®), iPort(®), Key Digital, LG, Lutron(®), Luxul, Marantz(®), MechoSystems, Onkyo(®), Panamax, Primeview, Russound(®), SurgeX, and Wolfvision(®).  Combining the knowledge and expertise from the different CAP brands has allowed Compass Control® to develop into a complete turnkey or commercial control solution.

Key Digital(®) and Compass Control(®) provide complete AV system solutions through Key Digital's award-winning product portfolio of HDMI switchers, HDMI matrix switchers, HDMI baluns, analog switchers, CAT6/STP cabling, HDMI cables, HDMI boosters, HDMI distribution amplifiers, and video processors.  Compass Control(®) provides full integration for all of these devices to create a comprehensive and reliable system for a boardroom or even a retail environment requiring extensive digital signage.

For additional needs such as HVAC, lighting, and shade control, Compass Control's partners include Aprilaire, Lutron(®), and Mecho-Shade have provided a full range of products to integrate with Compass Control(®) as soon as it becomes available to installers.  Full audio integration has been provided for by Compass Control's audio partners: Boston Acoustics(®), Denon(®), Integra(®), Marantz(®), Onkyo(®), and Russound(®).  From speakers to receivers, 2 channel audio to Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound, and everything in-between, Compass Control(®) is fully integrated with the latest in audio distribution hardware.  ( )

Professional AV is also catered to by Wolfvision and Primeview with support for document cameras and digital signage displays.  Security is covered by Compass Control's partner, IC Realtime providing real integration for DVRs and security cameras.  For IP connectivity and Wi-Fi expertise, Compass Control partners Luxul and Pakedge contributed networking equipment to allow the Compass Control(®) App to talk to the KD-MC2500 Master Control.

Today, many companies have conference rooms which require the use of video conferencing in order to create or even global reach with their brands.  Compass Control's partner, ClearOne, enabled Compass Control(®) to harness the power of video conferencing and integrate it into a unified system.

Finally, Panamax, Furman, and SurgeX were essential in giving Compass Control(®) the ability to maintain power management with ease.

The Compass Alliance(TM) Partners have come together to make Compass Control(®) the most comprehensive control system on the market today by creating a system that has full driver integration already complete by the time the system is ready to be activated in the client's installation.

Compass Control(®) has the ability to control devices via RS-232, IR, or via TCP/IP.  This new control system provides installers with bi-directional IR, two-way RS-232 with feedback, and two-way TCP/IP control for unlimited flexibility and maximum compatibility with new or existing devices.  Network connectivity solutions are provided by Pakedge with its advanced wired and wireless routers.  Compass Control® also provides control via relays and sensors demonstrating its nature as a powerful integration tool.  When programming the system via the Compass Navigator(®) PC editor software, installers are given three separate database managers to make programming faster than traditional control systems.  Compass Navigator(®) also enables installers to edit command code sets which allows Compass Control(®) to be tailored to each and every system installation.  Compass Control(®) is comprised of four main components: the iPad(®)/iPhone(®)/iPod(®) touch, the KD-MC2500 master controller, the KD-CSL Compass Control(® )Software License (which activates the system), and the optional KD-WPCW/KD-WCPB wall plates (available September 2012).

Key Digital Vice-President for Sales, Michael Lakhter, commented on Compass Control's readiness to take on market challenges, "With the combined efforts of all of our Compass Alliance Partners, Compass Control(®) represents the culmination of our efforts to create the most powerful, most user-friendly, and most comprehensive control system available on the market today."

Come see today why Key Digital(®) and CAP are the Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions.  For more information please visit or http://www.keydigital.com. For more information on Compass Control(®) please visit http://keydigital.com/compass. Key Digital(®) will be displaying Compass Control(®) at CEDIA 2012 - for more information click here or visit us at Booth #2046.  Also please download the Compass Control(®) demo app by clicking here.

Please visit our press conference at CEDIA Expo 2012 and see a live demonstration of Compass Control(®).  The press conference will be held in room 134/5 inside the Indianapolis Convention Center at 10 AM on Sept. 6, 2012

Industry Leadership

Mike Tsinberg, Founder and President of Key Digital, is a holder of 40 HDTV patents.

    --  SMPTE fellow
    --  Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
    --  "Father of DVD" - Developed architecture and system software for world
        first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system - key DVD
        enabling technology

SOURCE  Key Digital Systems, Inc.

Key Digital Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Masha Lakhter, +1-914-667-9700 ext. 211, Cell +1-917-701-3238, Fax +1-914-668-8666, Masha@keydigital.com

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

Linea Transforms How Users Organize, View and Share Their Photos

SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Linea today announced that the public beta of its iPad app is available for download in the iTunes App Store. Powered by a groundbreaking, patent pending algorithmic approach, Linea turns an abundance of pictures into MosaicView(TM) Photo Lines based on image composition, size selection, color array and central point of focus. Linea works like a professional graphic designer that creates a tailored viewing experience by organizing images into dynamically unfolding stories, fundamentally transforming the way users view and share photos.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120822/NY61383 )

Linea provides a simple solution for dealing with the daily deluge of images from mobile, social, digital and traditional photography. In contrast to the conventional slideshow format that displays photos one at a time, Linea instantly and effortlessly transforms groups of individual images into professionally arranged Photo Lines, where each new Line of photos tells a different personal story. No longer do users have to be overwhelmed by their growing collection of images. Each Photo Line is stored securely in the cloud and can be privately shared with family and friends.

"Everyone has a ton of photos, but preserving the memories that come along with them can be difficult and time-consuming," said Rowland Hobbs, interim chief executive officer of Linea and managing partner of Post+Beam, the creators of Linea. "While there are plenty of apps available that help store and share photos, we set out to change the way people actually experience them by moving away from the traditional and tedious slideshow format."

Linea empowers users to view and add photos anywhere via iPhone, iPad, web or desktop and share with how many or how few they choose. Simple and fast editing tools take the time and hassle out of design and layout, making printing a PhotoBook faster than any other album maker. Pull your pictures from Facebook, but keep all the safety and security of your own storage by deciding who can view and add to your story.

About Linea
Linea makes it easy to create and share the storylines in your life, instantly transforming photos into visually dynamic story Lines that are ready to print. Features include stunning layouts, seamless collaboration and one-stop book printing. Sleek, easy and secure, Linea takes care of your memories so that you can go on making more. Upload images and Linea automatically curates a beautiful MosaicView(TM) Photo Line. Share it with just one friend or many -- it's up to you. And as friends and family add photos of their own to your Line, you can all create and watch the story unfold together. Linea's triple-secure storage system ensures that photos are stored safely and in high resolution so they are always ready to print beautifully. With just a few taps, your photos are transformed into a professional-grade photo book mailed straight to your door. Linea was created by the innovation and communication firm, Post+Beam, and is privately held. To learn more about the making of Linea and to take a look behind the scenes, visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Melissa Hurley
Post+Beam
646.442.2773
hurley@postandbeam.is

SOURCE  Linea

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120822/NY61383
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Linea

Point N Time Software unveils Meeting Mapper Fierce for Salesforce.com

Meeting Mapper is the only strategic selling app with color-coded role and stance for each contact for account planning and qualification

ALLEN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Point N Time Software, a leading provider of mobile productivity software, today announced Meeting Mapper Fierce, a patent pending sales methodology tool for the Salesforce.com AppExchange cloud-computing marketplace. Based upon the popular Meeting Mapper iPad App, Meeting Mapper Fierce visually identifies each meeting participant by decision-making role and stance using easy to understand color-coded symbols and keeps detailed notes on the meeting activity. Meeting Mapper Fierce as available today in the Salesforce.com AppExchange in the Sales Methodology category.

"Meeting Mapper Fierce greatly increases sales by qualifying the most important issues in the sales process - the role and stance of every meeting participant," said Travis Davis, President, Point N Time Software. "By assigning a visual role and stance to everyone involved, a salesperson gets an immediate view of decision makers and influencers in the sales process - one may even find decision makers are not participating in the process. Meeting Mapper is critical for qualifying sales opportunities."

Meeting Mapper Fierce is a visual strategic selling tool for sales calls, account management and opportunity assessment. Meeting Mapper also tracks goals, objectives and detailed notes for each meeting. Each meeting is then assigned to an opportunity and creates account activity notes within Salesforce.com.

Meeting Mapper Fierce includes:

    --  The only visual map of the opportunity with color-coded role and stance
    --  Multiple contact roles: Buyer, decision-maker, influencer
    --  Multiple contact stances: Positive, negative, neutral
    --  Defined goals and objectives for each meeting
    --  Notes space for detailed meeting minutes and action items
    --  Each meeting gives a real time activity update to an opportunity
Meeting Mapper Fierce is available today in the Salesforce.com AppExchange in the Sales Methodology category. For more information, visit http://www.meeting-mapper.com or call 877-891-8387.

About Point N Time Software

Located in Allen, Texas, Point N Time Software is a leading provider of mobile productivity software. Meeting Mapper is the only visual meeting app to use color-coded symbols for role and stance for opportunity qualification. The Meeting Mapper iPad App has been sold in more than 37 countries. Meeting Mapper Fierce is available today in the Salesforce.com AppExchange in the Sales Methodology category. For more information, visit http://www.meeting-mapper.com or call 877-891-8387.

PR Contact

Brad Warnock

Snapp Conner PR

(801) 994-962
Brad@snappconner.com

SOURCE  Point N Time Software

Point N Time Software

Web Site: http://www.meeting-mapper.com

TCL and Tencent Form Strategic Partnership - Jointly Launch iCE SCREEN

The First Large Screen Mobile Entertainment Smart Cloud Product in the World

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Multimedia" or "the Group", HKSE stock code: 01070) and Tencent, China's leading integrated internet service provider, today jointly launched iCE SCREEN, the world's first large screen mobile entertainment smart cloud product, creating a new form of consumer electronic products and bringing the evolution of the cross-industry integration between China's consumer electronics industry and internet industry to a higher level.

Featuring a large 26-inch screen, iCE SCREEN is the first large screen mobile smart cloud product in the world. With four core applications -- a "large portable screen", a "high-speed video player", a "stylish music and photo album" and "high-definition video communications" -- the product offers consumers the ultimate 3C (Communication, Computer and Consumer electronics) experience. Installed in iCE SCREEN is an independent operating system which enables internet connectivity, thus offering users audio visual, music, photo album, game, communications and many other major smart cloud applications. It is also equipped with a portable power source and features a slim design, allowing free and easy movement and storage. The iCE SCREEN has the characteristics of a high quality screen, ample cloud resources and portability, and represents a brand new type of smart cloud product.

iCE SCREEN is a specialty smart cloud product which was developed to cater to customers' latest needs. Its screen is bigger than that of handsets and tablets, offering stunning visual effects on a large screen, while providing portability that is not found in traditional TV sets. Meanwhile, it provides the same functions, including communications, social networking and Internet surfing, as found on handsets and computers. It has fashionable design and offers fast, convenient and comfortable use. Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman of TCL Multimedia, said, "TCL and Tencent are jointly launching iCE SCREEN to create an innovative new form of 3C product, the first of its kind in the world, all in an effort to meet this new demand from consumers and to offer consumers and their families more trendy, enjoyable and cutting-edge experiences. As a new form of consumer electronics product with considerable market potential, iCE SCREEN will build a massive differentiated market much like the markets for tablet computers and smartphones. In the meantime, it is expected to drive the joint development of the relevant industries and to open up a new frontier in the global consumer electronics industry."

As TCL's content provider partner, Tencent brings to the iCE SCREEN a wide array of QQ services and popular applications such as QQ Video, QQ Album, QQ Music, QQ Messenger and QQ Game. Users can enjoy different forms of exciting mobile, large screen cloud applications such as online communications, leisure and entertainment. In addition, iCE SCREEN also comes with a rotary hanger which allows users to easily switch between horizontal and vertical positions. When in a vertical position, users can listen to music while viewing an automatic slide show, which combine to create a striking visual effect. When watching the online videos like those offered by Tencent QQ, the videos run smoothly on the high quality large screen with the exclusive leading "pre-installed back platform" technology, making the iCE SCREEN suitable for the enjoyment of a number of people at the same time. Moreover, it separates itself from the other consumer electronic products on the market which are available in a very limited range of colours, breaking the tradition of black television sets to offer consumers four colour choices, namely sapphire blue, fantasy pink, champagne gold and green tea green. This revolutionary new product overturns the conventional thinking about what smart cloud end-products and screens should be, marking the first major breakthrough in the systematic innovation of China's enterprises.

TCL and Tencent have worked together numerous times in pushing innovation in the area of smart cloud TVs. This time, the cooperation between the two industry leaders integrates the core technologies and advantageous resources of the two companies to ensure the best combination of hardware and software in the iCE SCREEN. Mr. Ma Huateng, CEO of Tencent, said, "Cooperation across industries can facilitate the further integration of industry resources and push forward cooperation and innovation between companies in different industries. Tencent has committed itself to adapting internet services for more application environments to facilitate easy access. This is our first attempt to adapt the services for the home application environment. We aim to provide high quality internet services to hardware manufacturers in different areas, so as to fulfil the users' desire to quickly switch between different applications."

Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman of TCL Multimedia, said, "iCE SCREEN is also an important milestone for TCL to achieve its full cloud strategies. This April, TCL Multimedia took the lead to announce its full cloud strategies as the cloud era in China's consumer electronics industry approaches. Launching the iCE SCREEN represents another strategic deployment and innovative breakthrough in smart cloud products following the successful introduction of TCL Multimedia's 3D smart cloud TVs."

iCE SCREEEN, the world's first smart screen jointly launched by TCL and Tencent, expands on the forms of existing smart cloud products and will represent a revolution in smart cloud life. Besides working together on product innovation, TCL and Tencent will launch the first batch of pre-sales of iCE SCREEN through the official TCL online store and QQ's online store at 00:00 a.m., August 23. This innovation in sharing sales channels and business models is another highlight of the partnership between TCL and Tencent, in addition to being the first time that the concept of "one-stop online-life" was extended to the brand new smart cloud product in the Internet industry. This innovative cross-industry integration model has also set a benchmark in innovation in the consumer electronics and Internet industries.

About TCL Multimedia

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

Investor & Media Inquiries

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

Email: tclmultimedia@hkstrategies.com

Hedy Shen
Tel: (852) 2894 6323

Jonathan Yang

Tel: (852) 2894 6391

SOURCE  TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited

Web Site: http://multimedia.tcl.com

Friendly Green Clean & Products Opens Its Online Store to Green Consumers Everywhere

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada-based e-commerce retailer of environmentally friendly consumer products, TNT Global Products LLC, today opened its online store at http://www.friendlygreencleanandproducts.com/.

TNT Global Products LLC is committed to providing "green" consumers of the United States and Canada with economical alternatives to some of the harsh and chemical-based products for sale in today's market.

FriendlyGreenCleanAndProducts.com offers a variety of natural, environmentally friendly and organic products including but not limited to body creams, all-natural lotions, natural soaps, organic shampoos and conditioners, cleaning kits, household cleaners, dishwashing detergents and laundry detergents.

All products purchased at FriendlyGreenCleanAndProducts.com can be shipped anywhere within the United States and Canada and all major credit cards, including PayPal, are accepted. The company prides itself on being an online-only retailer, which further reduces its carbon footprint.

In addition to selling environmentally friendly products, green initiatives include reducing paper consumption, limiting the amount of necessary electricity and store upkeep, and reducing the carbon emissions traditionally associated with customer transportation.

New and competitively priced products are added to the site routinely and customers are urged to contact FriendlyGreenCleanAndProducts.com if they cannot find the product they are searching for. Customer service can be contacted by filling out a form found on the website.

For more information on TNT Global Products LLC and its new environmentally friendly store, visit http://www.FriendlyGreenCleanAndProducts.com.

SOURCE  TNT Global Products LLC

TNT Global Products LLC

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

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

Virtual Internet Investigate the Growth of SaaS

LONDON, August 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is just one type of service Virtual Internet provides to
consumers and they have been looking at the impact SaaS has had on cloud hosting and IT
services around the globe.

    Virtual Internet, a cloud hosting [http://www.vi.net/cloud-hosting ] vendor, in their
recent White Paper revealed great revenue benefits to Independent Service Vendors (ISVs)
regarding the sale of SaaS.

    Virtual Internet's Managing Director, Patrick McCarthy, has been explaining: "Our
recent research found that the SaaS model shows a smooth and steady revenue climb that
surpasses on-premise software. Even during a time of financial uncertainty, subscription
revenue should still remain stable for SaaS. In addition, it opens doors to new SME
markets that on-premise software simply won't allow."

    Patrick went on to add: "Through the engineering of a SaaS product, ISVs are also
given a buffer zone against potential competitors emerging in other locations around the
world, such as Asia and Latin America for example. A first mover advantage can be
established through the use of SaaS"

    In addition, Virtual Internet's research, included in their White Paper
[http://www.vi.net/about-us/the-risks-and-rewards.php ], has found that by the end of the
year, cloud spending will have reached $61 billion with SaaS generating over half of this
amount. By 2015, Virtual Internet has predicted that SaaS spending will reach a total of
$78 billion with SaaS now becoming truly global. The Asia/Pacific region, for example, is
growing at a rate of 30% per year.

    Virtual Internet is a cloud hosting specialist that was founded in 1996 as a provider
of high availability hosting solutions for corporations. The cloud services offered by
Virtual Internet include cloud servers, private cloud and hybrid cloud. They deliver a
dynamic environment for hosting IT assets with the added flexibility of being able to
change resource requirements at any time and in conjunction with a corporation's
objective. Virtual Internet has also recently launched their latest product, the Virtual
Datacentre.

    If you would like any more information on the services provided by Virtual Internet
[http://www.vi.net ], please do not hesitate to visit their website where you will find
in-depth explanations of all the services they offer.

Source: Virtual Internet

Contact:
Tom Warsop
Tom.warsop@vi.net
+44(0)800-11-77-44

Vail Resorts and World Champion Skier Lindsey Vonn Announce EpicMix Racing to Engage More Kids and Families in Ski Racing Through Social Media

Vail Resorts Guests Can See How They Stack up Against the Most Successful U.S. Ski Racer of All Time and Share Their Results with Family and Friends

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every champion has a story to share and now, with the introduction of Vail Resorts' EpicMix Racing(TM), skiers can see how they stack up against the greatest American ski racer--Lindsey Vonn--and share it with their family and friends.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120822/LA60754)

Today, Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced the third generation of its wildly popular ski and snowboard application, EpicMix(TM), which, once it launches in mid-December, will provide skiers a new way to experience ski racing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly and Northstar in California and Nevada. With EpicMix Racing, skiers will automatically have their race times compared to ski racing great, Lindsey Vonn, with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded based on achievement. Race times, digital medals, overall leaderboards and leaderboards with just family and friends will all be available on both the EpicMix website and mobile application. Race results and medals can then be easily shared on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, the Company has created the Lindsey Vonn Race Series, in which all skiers and riders will be ranked based on their best 10 races of the season. The top racers from across the six resorts will be invited to a grand finale event in April 2012, hosted by Vonn, on the world-famous Birds of Prey World Cup Course at Beaver Creek. Vonn also will provide race tips throughout the season, which will be featured on the web and mobile applications.

"We created EpicMix to bring together the digital and physical experience of skiing and riding and make it easy to share your story with friends and family," said Rob Katz, Vail Resorts chairman and chief executive officer. "In its first season, we tracked your vertical feet and awarded digital pins for your special accomplishments on the mountain and in the second season, we re-imagined how we captured and delivered your vacation photos. For our third season, we have brought amateur ski racing into the 21(st) century with EpicMix Racing. Working with World Champion ski racer Lindsey Vonn, we have completely redesigned how skiers can fully utilize the latest digital technology to compare themselves against the very best, seamlessly track and share all of their accomplishments and compete against racers from six world-class resorts."

"Making ski racing fun and engaging for kids and families is an exciting opportunity and a real passion of mine," said Lindsey Vonn. "Growing up racing, I always looked forward to telling the stories of my races and being able to track my progress and see how my friends were doing. The opportunity to make that happen using the latest technology in social media is absolutely the right next step for ski racing and I was thrilled to be able to work with Vail Resorts to make this happen."

To support Lindsey's commitment to giving back to the skiing community for future generations, Vail Resorts will donate one percent of all revenue to create scholarships at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and other ski racing clubs at its resorts for aspiring young ski racers.

Vonn will bring her passion for racing and online sharing to the EpicMix community by providing tips on how to improve race times, the most effective training exercises, the best post-race stretches and her favorite workout tunes. These tips will be featured on http://www.epicmix.com.

EpicMix Racing courses will be located at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly and Northstar in Lake Tahoe. EpicMix Racing will be available at Kirkwood for the 2013-2014 season.

How it will work:

    --  EpicMix Racing courses will be located on intermediate trails at the
        resorts in comparable locations as they are today and designed to be fun
        and challenging but not intimidating for skiers of all ages.
    --  Guests can ski right up to the start gate and quickly purchase and
        register for their races using their credit card or resort charge with
        either their season pass or daily lift ticket. Guests will no longer
        have to go inside or fill out paper forms.
    --  Lindsey Vonn will set the pace for EpicMix racing at the U.S. Ski Team
        training event at Vail Mountain in early November 2012.
    --  For each race, digital medals of gold, silver and bronze will be awarded
        through the EpicMix application, based upon the skier's age, gender and
        discipline. Kids will also earn physical medals after each race.
    --  EpicMix will adjust each racer's time for age, gender and discipline and
        compare that to the time set by Lindsey Vonn and assign each racer a
        "seconds behind Lindsey" score for each race.
    --  EpicMix Racing will be integrated into the EpicMix dashboard and will
        feature a special EpicMix Racing section to track your overall race
        times, points and medals on EpicMix.com. Vail Resorts guests can also
        see how their results stack up against other skiers on their social
        networks.
    --  Racers of all ages can participate in the Lindsey Vonn Race Series by
        completing 10 races in the 2012-2013 season.
About EpicMix
EpicMix launched in 2010 and experts called it a "game changer" and "one of the most ridiculously cool ..." mobile strategies. Six months after it debuted, it won a "People's Voice" Webby award in the Experimental and Innovation category for mobile devices. When the Company launched EpicMix Photo in 2011, experts again lauded the social media application for changing the vacation photo business, proclaiming that "the days of heading to the photo center and searching through hundreds of photos of strangers and their kids is over".

The true innovation with EpicMix is that the app and online site allows guests to selectively share stats and information via Twitter and Facebook without requiring skiers or snowboarders to do anything different other than enjoy their skiing and snowboarding experience. Instead of manual check-ins, the RF-enabled pass or ticket allows for automatic check-ins at each lift at all six resorts, which then tracks the vertical feet and rewards guests for accomplishments like riding every lift in one day to earn the Conqueror pin.

Nearly 100,000 guests activated their EpicMix accounts in the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season which equated to a 15-percent adoption rate. Last year with EpicMix photo more than 200,000 additional guests activated accounts and shared more than two million photos on their social networks.

How to get EpicMix
EpicMix is available to all Vail Resorts guests at any of its seven world-class mountain resorts-Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood-who purchase any lift ticket or season pass this year. Almost every ticket and pass will be enabled with RF technology and allow guests to participate in EpicMix. EpicMix Photo and EpicMix Racing will not be available at Kirkwood this ski season.

Vail Resorts season passes are currently on sale and the popular Epic Pass(TM) is back for its fifth season providing unlimited, unrestricted access to seven world-class resorts, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood as well as at Arapahoe Basin at $659. Visit http://www.epicmix.com or http://www.epicpass.com for more information. Once guests purchase their RF-enabled pass or lift ticket, they can simply log on to http://www.epicmix.com and activate their EpicMix accounts and download the free EpicMix mobile app for the iPhone, Android or other smart phone.

Privacy
The safety and privacy of guests is the highest priority for Vail Resorts and no information collected through EpicMix will be shared unless a guest "opts in" and specifically chooses to share their information. All information collected through EpicMix is subject to the strict privacy policies of Vail Resorts. Guests can choose to disable the RF chip in their pass to prevent any scanning. Children under 13 participating in EpicMix will have limited features and a connection only to their parents' account.

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

Newsroom: http://news.vailresorts.com

About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is http://www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is http://www.snow.com.

SOURCE  Vail Resorts, Inc.

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Vail Resorts, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly Ladyga, +1-303-404-1862, kladyga@vailresorts.com, @KLadyga; or Kate Lessman, +1-303-404-1871, klessman@vailresorts.com, @KathleenLessman; Online newsroom: news.vailresorts.com

Web Site: http://news.vailresorts.com

HTC One Arrives at Cricket Communications Inc.

HTC One(TM) V becomes the first HTC product in Cricket's Smartphone lineup

BELLEVUE, Wash. and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Cricket Communications Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced the availability of HTC One(TM) V, part of the critically acclaimed HTC One series of smartphones. The introduction of the HTC One V marks the first time an HTC device is available at Cricket. The HTC One V will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and http://www.mycricket.com for $269.99 (SRP) starting Sept. 2.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120620/SF27968LOGO)

"Delivering the HTC One V to Cricket customers marks another milestone in the HTC One series," said Mike Woodward, president of North America, HTC Corporation. "The amazing camera and authentic sound of the HTC One V are combined with a top-end design that gives the smartphone a premium mobile experience with broad appeal."

"Cricket looks forward to a strong relationship with HTC. The HTC One V serves as a great first device in a soon-to-grow portfolio of premium devices at great value," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president of devices for Cricket. "At Cricket, we're excited to provide our customers with a great value in a high-quality smartphone such as the HTC One V that offers award-winning design, top imaging and audio solutions."

The HTC One V is Cricket's first device with Android(TM) 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; it is a premium smartphone that offers high-quality features to Cricket customers at a great value. The device comes with a 3.7-inch WVGA touch-screen, Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) S3 1Ghz processor, Wi-Fi capability, Beats Audio(TM) and 3G Real Web Browsing. With the latest enhancements to the Android 4.0 (ICS) OS such as customizable home screen folders, improved text input, and advanced people and profile management, customers will enjoy an improved experience overall. As a standout among Cricket smartphone device options, the device is destined to be a favorite for those who thrive on hearing authentic sound and sharing top quality images and video to their social networks. 

Authentic Sound

Beats Audio allows listeners of the HTC One V to experience authentic sound as the artist intended.  Whether listening to music, watching a movie or playing a game, you can now experience rich and premium sound capabilities on the HTC One V. 

Muve Music Integration

The integration of Beats Audio in the HTC One V is the perfect complement to Cricket's Muve Music service. Cricket's innovative Muve Music service is available on the HTC One V when a Cricket customer signs up on an all-inclusive rate plan that includes Muve Music. Muve Music subscribers have access to unlimited downloads of their favorite music and access to exclusive artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music's Muve First and Muve Headliner monthly artist programs. With millions of songs at their fingertips, customers will never pay per song, and no contracts are required.   

Amazing Camera

The HTC One V, featuring HTC ImageSense(TM), offers an amazing 5-megapixel camera that delivers fast image capture and better image quality under adverse conditions, thanks to the f/2.0 lens with back- illuminated sensor. An easy-to-use display with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons means the HTC One V can serve as both camera and video recorder with HTC Video Pic(TM). With quick activation directly from the home screen, superfast autofocus and continuous shooting, customers are able to take as many as 30 photos simply by holding the shutter button. HTC Sense 4 also integrates Dropbox(TM), with up to 25 gigabytes of free space for two years, enough storage for more than 10,000 high-quality photos.*

Premium Design

Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend(TM), the HTC One V offers a sleek unibody design and offers entry-level users a high-quality, high-performance model that they'll want to show their friends. The timeless, simple aluminum unibody architecture and slightly curved chin allow the HTC One V to fit smoothly in the palm of your hand.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense®, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com. 

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving approximately 6 million customers. Cricket offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks. Cricket's innovative products and services including the award-winning Muve Music(®) - the first music service designed for a wireless phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

For more information about Cricket's dynamic service and newest device lineup and to check for availability, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, visit Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

*Customers sign up using your device. Dropbox is provided by a third party.

SOURCE  HTC Corporation

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HTC Corporation

CONTACT: HTC Corporation, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for HTC, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@wagged.com, or Cricket Communications, Inc., Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, glund@cricketcommunications.com

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