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NT7 Games Introduces 'Towers Of Babble' - The Evolutionary 3D Word Game - Exclusively On iOS

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NT7 Games Inc. is pleased to bring you its first foray into the social games territory with "Towers of Babble" - The only word puzzle game of its kind in which players literally play in 3 dimensions.

"I've always been a fan of word games, and have drained countless iPhone batteries with my thirst for new experiences," says Adam Saslow, co-founder of NT7 Games, and a former producer at Treyarch Studios, the developer behind the mega-franchise 'Call of Duty: Black Ops'. "No matter how many word games I play though, I'm always left wanting just a little more. So when we set out to define what our word game would look like, we decided to think outside the box - literally."

Towers of Babble is a unique new entry to the word puzzle game space. Powered by the popular 3D game engine 'Unity3D', Towers of Babble is built upon a 3 dimensional board. Players use tiles to build words off of their opponents' words, and multiply their scores strategically. The difference in Towers of Babble is, players can lay tiles on top of other tiles, adding a whole new dimension to the game.

"Now, instead of racing for those Double Word and Triple Letter spaces, your best moves may actually be upward, not outward," Saslow continues. "This new frontier creates a unique style of gameplay, and challenges fans of word games in ways they can't possibly imagine without trying it for themselves!"

Towers of Babble is Free-to-Play, supports offline play against an A.I. of varying difficulties, online play against other players or your Facebook friends, and features an in-game store where players can unlock bonus features like 'Best Word' tokens or the 'Score Analyzer' to help you plot your next move. And with over 50 Game Center achievements and global leaderboards, Towers of Babble boasts the kind of replayability mobile games enthusiasts have come to expect. Towers of Babble is available today for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch in the Apple App Store.

About NT7 Games
NT7 Games was co-founded in 2011 by Adam Saslow, who prior had helped produce popular console and PC games at developer Treyarch Studios. Such titles include: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: World at War, and James Bond: Quantum of Solace. Prior to Towers of Babble, NT7 Games also published 'iBully' - a 3D physics game also built on Unity3D.

SOURCE  NT7 Games Inc.

NT7 Games Inc.

CONTACT: Steven Saslow, +1-570-460-9629

Web Site: http://www.nt7games.com/games

Epson Demonstrates Commitment to Reseller Partners with Enhancements to ImageWay Partner Program

DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (XChange 2012, Booth #214-216) Epson America, a leading provider of exceptional performing business solutions, today announced significant enhancements to its ImageWay(SM) Partner Program, which offers high performance, professional quality solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses for increased productivity. Effective immediately, qualified partners will have access to the full range of EPSON(®) imaging solutions: business projectors, business printers and document scanners, allowing partners to offer customers a more comprehensive suite of office solutions.

Through ImageWay, reseller partners historically signed up to sell specific product groups tailored to their expertise and customer base. Now, qualified reseller partners have access to the full line-up of products offered through ImageWay, and will continue to take advantage of a wide-range of benefits including enhanced margins, dedicated sales and technical support, bid support, product customization, financing support and access to a free demo unit and no-charge evaluation units.

"Epson has a long standing reputation for providing solutions to help channel partners deliver best-in-class digital imaging products to their customers through our ImageWay Partner Program," said Grace Huang, group product manager, Business Imaging, Epson America. "With these program enhancements, Epson is able to provide partners with the tools they need to give customers a more robust line-up of Epson's imaging solutions and help them succeed."

Imaging Solutions

The EPSON ImageWay Partner Program offers an extensive array of award-winning products for business and consumer markets including:

    --  Business Projectors: As the No. 1 market share leader in the projection
        industry(1), Epson delivers high quality projectors with high color
        brightness and innovative features for business, education and home
        theater applications
    --  Business Printers: With a host of solutions for everyone from the office
        creative professionals to small-and medium-size businesses, Epson offers
        a full range of wide-format and workgroup color printers that lower
        color printing costs(2), increase workgroup productivity, and provide
        convenient mobile printing via EPSON Connect(TM)
    --  Document Scanners: As the fastest growing brand in the scanner
        category(3), Epson offers a full range of scanners, from portable and
        personal to workgroup and departmental segments. Epson scanners are also
        certified with numerous ISVs in key vertical markets, including
        healthcare, finance/banking and education
Additional Benefits Offered Through the ImageWay Partner Program

    --  Major discounts with no minimum purchase
    --  Free customer evaluation units
    --  Bid support from small- to large-size opportunities
    --  One-stop pre-sales and post-sales assistance
    --  Sales lead distribution
    --  Financing, leasing, or rental program
    --  Access to in-depth, up-to-date marketing materials and tools including
        data sheets, sales kits and product training
    --  Latest program and product announcements
Epson's ImageWay Partner Program is currently accepting new VAR partners. For more information, visit http://imageway.epson.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit http://global.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

(1) Based upon Q1 2012 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.

(2) Compared with best-selling color laser multifunction printers priced at $699 or less, as of December 2011. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest capacity cartridges. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.

(3) Based on NPD US Retail Commercial Distribution monthly database Jan-June 2012.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and EPSON Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ImageWay is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, duane_brozek@ea.epson.com, or Becki Gervin, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1070, bgervin@walt.com

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

PRISYM ID Announces New Editing and Variable Data Modules Within PRISYM Design Software

WOKINGHAM, England, August 20, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    PRISYM ID, provider of international labeling and identification solutions, today
launches new modules within its PRISYM Design software, the latest offering of its label
creation package for small businesses. Created to be fully compatible with Windows 7 and
with a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) including ribbon bars to enhance the user
experience, PRISYM Design now incorporates improved editing features and 'variable data'
module, both of which are designed to make the label design, creation and print process
simple, quick and highly accurate.

    Dave Taylor, VP of Global Product, PRISYM ID, says, "In today's environment, it is
becoming increasingly important for businesses of all types and size to ensure that their
operations are as efficient as possible - with as little manual intervention in
back-office processes such as labeling - as well as to ensure supply chain accuracy."

    "Based upon the requests from our existing customer base, improved editing and the
ability to use variable data were common themes that would significantly ease the
end-to-end labeling process and ensure consistent standards," he adds.

    One of the main editing features included in the new modules is 'Linked Text Box',
which allows text to overflow into additional text boxes selected on the label. This is
primarily used to manage data within columns, but can be used to link one block to
another, especially where some or all of the text is supplied by variables or to fit text
block around a pre-defined, non-regular shape such as a triangle. The blocks can be moved
and/or resized and will remain linked together.

    The new modules also feature improved usage of variable data. 'Dependent Variables' is
used to make a variable only appear if another is present also. For example, if a retailer
or manufacturer has header and text pairs of data, the header would not be required if
there was no detail in the text. Additional variable data features include data
transformations which give the ability to store formatting information such as italic,
underline and bold formatting within a database. In some cases it is necessary to add
fixed text before or after a variable, which can now be achieved using the Prefix/Suffix
functionality.

    Additionally, an improved and simplified licensing tool has been implemented to allow
easy transferring of software licenses from one workstation to another ensuring
flexibility to changing work environments.

    In alignment with all PRISYM ID products, the software has custom built drivers that
support over 500 printer families, produces over 35 different types of barcode including
GS1, has a built in standards compliance checker, simple ERP/MRP integration, and is
available in nine language variants - English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, Danish, and Swedish.

    Taylor concludes, "PRISYM ID is fully committed to placing its clients at the core of
its technology development. For smaller businesses, who manage their label production
process in-house, PRISYM Design's new modules are designed to ease the end-to-end process
and ensure our clients' available resource is used to maximum effectiveness."

   
    PR Contact
    Holly Purchase
    PRISYM ID Marketing
    info@prisymid.com
    +44-118-936-4400

    Or

    Josephine Timmins
    Neo PR Limited
    josephine@neopr.co.uk
    http://www.neopr.co.uk
    +44(0)1296-733-867

Source: PRISYM ID

Corvil Doubles Performance Across Entire Product Range

NEW YORK, LONDON and TOKYO, August 20, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Corvil first to market with Latency Management Solution Leveraging Intel Sandy Bridge

    Corvil, a provider of Latency Management Solutions for global electronic trading firms
today announced a new range of appliances for its CorvilNet Latency Management System with
hardware based on Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture. The new release will deliver greater
than 2X performance increase for the same cost.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120605/537402 )

    Data rates continue to grow exponentially, trade monitoring and surveillance is more
important than ever, yet electronic trading firms must fight to manage costs. This new
release will enable Corvil's customers to deploy latency management more broadly in their
organization.

    The new solution delivers twice the processing capacity, allowing customers to monitor
greater volumes of market data and client trade flow. The new CNE-7300 appliance can
perform full decode and analysis on up to 2 million messages per second. Storage capacity
is also more than doubled allowing data to be retained and analyzed for longer periods of
time. Data capture rates have more than doubled, and a new auto-compression feature uses
spare CPU cycles to compress data which further increases disk capacity and capture rates.
The CNE-7300 has an effective storage capacity of 60TB.

    This performance improvement is delivered in a smaller form factor with reduced power
and cooling requirements, important for all data centers but critically important for
co-location facilities where many customers deploy Corvil equipment.

    "With these appliances, we've taken the market-leading performance of our CorvilNet
platform, and doubled it," said Corvil VP of Product Management, Donal O'Sullivan. "Our
customers are looking for enterprise-wide latency management solutions and we believe with
this release we have delivered just that."

    The new appliances are available to order today. For further information log on to
http://www.corvil.com or e-mail sales@corvil.com

    Corvil

    Corvil is a provider of Latency Management systems for global financial markets. The
company was founded in 2000 and operates from New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo and
Dublin. Customers use Corvil for precision monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting of
performance for their trading applications and networks. In addition, Corvil's products
are used to demonstrate latency compliance and transparency of services such as
co-location, direct feeds and Direct Market Access (DMA) offered to trading clients. For
more information on Corvil, please visit http://www.corvil.com

   
    PRESS CONTACT

    Sheila Carroll
    E-mail: sheila.carroll@corvil.com
    T: +353-1-859-1040

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120605/537402

Source: Corvil

Youku Announces Approval of Shareholder Resolutions Relating to the Proposed Merger with Tudou

HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Youku Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), China's leading Internet television company ("Youku" or the "Company"), announced today that, at the annual general meeting of shareholders held today (the "AGM"), the Company's shareholders voted in favor of the proposal to issue Youku Class A shares as the consideration for the merger (the "Merger") with Tudou Holdings Limited ("Tudou") pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement"), dated March 11, 2012, by and among the Company, Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), as well as the proposals to amend and restate Youku's memorandum and articles of association to reflect Youku's name change after the closing, change of the per share voting power of Youku's class B ordinary shares from three votes for one share to four votes for one share, and change of the vote thresholds for certain matters requiring shareholder approval . Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the plan of merger attached as Annex A to the Merger Agreement, Tudou will merge with and into Merger Sub, with Tudou continuing as the surviving entity and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku and the combined entity will be named "Youku Tudou Inc."

The parties expect to complete the Merger as soon as practicable. Upon completion of the Merger, Tudou will become a privately held company wholly-owned by Youku, and Tudou's American depositary shares will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market.

About Youku Inc.

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

For more information, please contact:

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

SOURCE  Youku Inc.

Youku Inc.

ViewCast Launches New Affordable, Portable Streaming Media Encoder, High Density Multiple Encoder Platform

New Niagara® 2200, 9100-2D Products Feature Niagara SCX 7.0 Software; To Be Showcased at Integrate Expo 2012 in Australia

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST) today announced the availability of the Niagara® 2200, an affordable portable streaming media encoder, and the Niagara 9100-2D, a high-density multiple encoder platform. Both the Niagara 2200 and 9100-2D feature the new Niagara SCX® version 7.0 encoding, control and management software. This new platform integrated in both products includes a new output container format and MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS) that supports both MPEG-2 and H.264 encoding.

"The Niagara 2200 and 9100-2D answer industry demand for a new output streaming format, which is becoming an important standard for service providers and broadcasters to allow delivery over UDP/IP," said John Hammock, President and CEO of ViewCast, a developer of industry-leading solutions that help companies deliver video to mobile devices and televisions. "The integration of Niagara SCX version 7.0 software in both products, as well as all new Niagara products, will enhance audio capabilities and provide improved user supportability tools for simplified use."

Hammock concluded, "The introduction of these and other technologies this summer are key milestones as we refresh and upgrade our entire technology platform to get in front of changing industry standards as well as pave the way for entering larger service provider markets in the second half of the year."

Niagara 2200 Portable System Combines Popular Formats at an Affordable Price

Built on the same hardware as the Niagara 2100 and 2120, the Niagara 2200 adds versatility by providing a choice of Windows Media® or Adobe® Flash®, as well as MPEG-4 and H.263. In addition, the Niagara 2200 has the capability to configure the encoded output as a Transport Stream.  The Niagara 2200 is an ideal fit for analog inputs and standard definition output.   Its webcasting capabilities make it an affordable and flexible solution for encoding to content delivery networks (CDNs), local high schools and churches, and for public, educational and government (PEG) applications. 

The new Niagara 2200 will replace the Niagara 2100 and 2120.  However, customers can upgrade existing Niagara 2100 and 2120 systems for a nominal fee.

High-density Niagara 9100-2D is First Digital Unit in Series 

The Niagara 9100-2D is the newest addition to the high-performance Niagara 9100 encoder platform series. While other models are analog, the Niagara 9100-2D has two digital inputs. It is capable of delivering two simultaneous streams in SD or HD video formats, ideal for service providers and broadcasters who can now go digital with the same high-quality performance of the trusted Niagara name.

The Niagara 2200 and 9100-2D will be on display at the Integrate Expo 2012 event in Darling Harbour Australia from August 21 - 23, 2012 in Niagara distributor, Corsair Solutions' booth (F26).

For more information on these and all the latest Niagara products, please visit: http://www.viewcast.com.

About ViewCast

ViewCast enables anyone to deliver video whenever, wherever. With more than 400,000 Osprey® video capture cards and thousands of Niagara® streaming systems deployed globally, ViewCast is at the forefront of the video industry.

ViewCast (http://www.viewcast.com) is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, with sales and distribution channels located globally.

ViewCast, Niagara SCX, Osprey, SimulStream, and Niagara are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

    ViewCast Contact:           PR Agency Contact:                  Investor Contact:
    Mike Galli                  Pamela Njissang                     Matt Clawson
    Vice President of Marketing Stearns Johnson                     Allen & Caron
    Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200      Tel: +1 (415) 397-7600              Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300
    E-mail: mgalli@viewcast.com E-mail: viewcast@stearnsjohnson.com E-mail: matt@allencaron.com
SOURCE  ViewCast Corporation

ViewCast Corporation

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

M2M Creations, LLC Launches Off-the-Floor EZ Store Storage Solutions

M2M Creations, LLC launches its first line of products Off-the-Floor EZ Store Storage Solutions for all ages

CORONA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- M2M Creations, LLC, comprised of three entrepreneurial mothers/professionals, announces the launch of its e-commerce business. The first product offering branded Off-the-Floor EZ Store provides simple, innovative storage solutions. A patent-pending modular storage system, with both wall mount and door hang options, does not consume any valuable floor space. Unit assembly and customization of various accessories makes it a "snap" for anyone. This multi-purpose, all-in-one storage solution meets the needs of a wide array of consumers lacking space and seeking efficient organization.

"I was inspired by a personal challenge of dealing with my 10-year-old son's clutter. With him being a major Nerf® fanatic, there were toy guns, bullets and mags strewn all over the house, along with his sports gear, hats, video games/remotes, etc. My husband had storage challenges of his own with all his gadgets and fishing gear scattered throughout the garage. We recently got a puppy which then added pet supplies to the household chaos. Closet space was scarce and practical floor space was virtually non-existent. With extensive market research and a talented team, Off-the-Floor EZ Store and its products were born," stated Debra Pak, President of M2M Creations, LLC.

Off-the-Floor EZ Store offers three product lines for various users and needs: Off-the-Floor Rack-It!, Off-the-Floor Glam-It!, and Off-the-Floor Dorm-It! Concept for all products is the same, but included accessories vary. Additional panel kits and accessories are available for sale to expand the overall size of the storage unit or increase functionality. A wide selection of colors is offered to give any room/space a personalized, custom look.

All products are made in the U.S. by local supplier partners. This not only brings jobs back home and puts Americans to work, but also provides high standards of quality and safety consumers expect and deserve, without compromise.

Official launch date is September 1, 2012 with preview opportunity and 10% Early Bird Discount (Promo Code: EARLY10) offered on all preorders beginning today at http://www.offthefloorEZstore.com.

SOURCE  M2M Creations, LLC

M2M Creations, LLC

CONTACT: Lisa LeRose, M2M Creations, +1-951-317-0162, Lisa@m2mcreations.com

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

121doc UK Online Clinic: A New Model for Health

LONDON, August 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Since its creation in 2004, specialist on-line clinic 121doc UK
[http://www.121doc.co.uk ] has proven itself as a reference in its field. It offers its
patients advice and a complete range of treatments, allowing them to find solutions for
obesity, impotence, premature ejaculation or even baldness. The clinic can also help
patients to prevent malaria, asthma and high cholesterol.

    Professional Health Care

    121doc UK's most important work is the evaluation of patients' state of health; this
is why 121doc always advises its patients to consult their GP before using their website.
It is, however, sometimes difficult to talk about certain intimate or personal problems in
a face-to-face consultation, and the role of the on-line clinic is to help patients talk
more freely about embarrassing symptoms.

    With health as its first priority, 121doc UK collaborates with a chemist and two
doctors who are independent and well-referenced in Europe. Patients must complete a
detailed and precise medical form before each order; the questionnaire is clear and
designed to be exhaustive. A prescription can be issued by one of our doctors upon
request.

    The chemist used by 121doc UK is in Europe and its contact details are available on
the website. All activity is completely transparent, and we consider traceability to be a
fundamental part of the medical industry, particularly in the context of the relationship
between an on-line clinic and a patient. Any patient looking for the best possible
impotence [http://www.121doc.co.uk/impotence.html ] treatment will only feel safe to order
medicinal products if they are offered this context of honesty and trust.

    Guaranteed Follow-Up

    In 2011, around 3,000 patients registered with 121doc UK because they wanted to find a
treatment corresponding to their needs, and more than 400 patients visit the website every
single day.

    Once an order has been validated by the doctors, the package is sent quickly,
discreetly and securely thanks to a high quality UPS service ensuring delivery within 48
hours. The simple pricing is designed to help clients when they order, as the advertised
price includes all of the services provided. The Patient Service team can be contacted
every day and registered users' data remains strictly confidential.

    Approximately forty treatments are currently available at 121doc UK, although many
others will be launched in the near future. All medication is original, authentic and
carries a serial number. These medications are only available with a medical prescription.
They are never dispatched if there is any doubt about a patient's state of health. Viagra,
Xenical, Cialis, Ventolin and Tamiflu can all be ordered. All these products come with a
detailed description and are produced by the most highly-reputed and recognised
laboratories. A wide range of oral contraceptives, such as Jasmine and Cerazette
contraceptive pills, are also offered.

    Customer Loyalty

    As ever guided by the patient's state of health, 121doc UK remains at the disposition
of its users before, during and after any orders to answer any questions they may have.
The user-friendly ordering, medical follow-up and the traceability of the medication have
succeeded in fostering customer loyalty and satisfying the needs of an ever-growing number
of patients.

    121doc has recently completely redesigned its web site, with the aim of improving
product visibility and offering services adapted to all its patients, whether they are
existing or new users. New treatments will soon appear on the website as our goal is to
create a complete range of treatments that will satisfy all needs.

    The combination of transparency, simplicity and reliability, applied over the last
eight years, has made 121doc UK an indispensable presence in the field of private on-line
health providers. With its network of independent doctors and chemists, the reliability of
its medical consultations and the quality of its secure orders, 121doc UK can offer
extensive experience and expertise in this domain.

Source: Top Care Ltd

Max Bartram, +44(0)207-186-0728

Badgeville Launches Gamified Customer Community

Global gamification leader launches interactive community for customers and employees

MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Badgeville, The Behavior Platform and global gamification leader, today announced the launch of a revolutionary Customer Community, which rewards both customers and employees for sharing ideas and engaging with each other. Powered by Badgeville's award-winning gamification platform, the community not only offers resources for customers to connect, it also features cutting-edge gamification experiences to highlight community experts and the members who are most engaged.

The community, which has been in beta with Badgeville Founding Members, today opens to Badgeville's fast-growing community of over 175 customers around the globe. Exclusive to Badgeville customers, including marketers, developers, product managers, HR managers, learning executives and IT leaders, the Customer Community provides a modern, fully interactive resource to share and exchange best practices around gamification and leverage tools and techniques to optimize their own engagement programs.

"The new community is inspiring. I can learn how to get the most out of Badgeville by seeing how other clients are using the tool, exploring the knowledge base, or asking questions. Furthermore, it gives me a voice in shaping the documentation and product." -- Timothy Ponce, Senior Product Manager, Recyclebank

"I enjoy the unique ability to share stories about business objectives, strategies and outcomes.  I am really interested to learn how different clients leverage specific aspects of the Badgeville platform and to share our own scenarios.  It's such a learning platform, I expect some interesting exchanges." -- Stephen Duke, CEO, George Mobile

Since Badgeville's customers span from B2C to B2B to B2E, and from mid-sized startups to large global enterprises, the amount of collaboration across these disparate industries is extremely rare and highly valuable to clients. It is also invaluable to Badgeville's product team for real-time feature feedback and ultimately inspiring additions to the product roadmap based on client needs.

About Badgeville
Badgeville (http://www.badgeville.com), The Behavior Platform, is the leading provider of gamification and social engagement solutions for world-class businesses, enabling companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. Companies and organizations from across the globe are using our award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to increase customer loyalty, user engagement and employee performance. With 175 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to world-class companies including Deloitte, EMC, Universal Music, Samsung, CA Technologies, Dell, Bell Media, NBC, The Active Network, and Recyclebank. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, Calif. And has offices in New York and Europe.  Follow @Badgeville to learn more.

SOURCE  Badgeville

Badgeville

CONTACT: Sarah Hilmer, +1-719-634-1180, shilmer@sspr.com

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

Samsung Brings the GALAXY Tab 2 Back to School with Student Edition Bundle adding Keyboard Dock and USB Adapter at no extra cost

For Two Weeks Only Beginning 8/19, Bundle delivering $100 in added value to be available at participating retailers

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announces that its GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 device will be available in a special Student Edition, beginning 8/19 and for two weeks only. The Special Edition includes a GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 in a unique white color, a keyboard dock and USB adapter in the box - a retail value of $350 - for an SRP of just $249.99.

Students will realize substantial benefits from the bundle, which will add a physical keyboard to the device as well as a USB adapter that supports plugging in USB thumb drives as well as peripherals such USB mice. With these accessories and the preloaded Polaris Office, the GALAXY Tab 2 is perfect for typing research reports or even creating presentations. In addition, the multimedia features on the GALAXY Tab 2 are perfect for enjoying movies and music.

"The education market is a significant priority for Samsung, and we are very pleased to deliver a bundle that is sure to be appealing to just about any student at a very competitive price point," explained Travis Merrill, Director of Marketing, GALAXY Tab, Samsung Electronics America. "A busy student can achieve a PC-like setup in the dorm room, yet still pop the GALAXY Tab 2 out of the dock and slip it into a pocket for usage while on the go. It truly is the smarter way to learn."

The special packaging for the new bundle also includes an insert with a series of recommended cool educational apps from Google Play.

GALAXY Tab 2 - Powerful, Smart, Easy to Use

The GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 is a powerful dual-core tablet running Android 4.0. The devices features an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities, as well as an easily accessible memory card slot for convenient loading of multimedia files in a range of supported file formats.

The tablet also offers endless content access in a sleek design that can maximize the home entertainment experience. The Smart Remote App and built-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into a universal smart remote, helping users easily find their favorite shows. Users can choose from over 450,000 apps, surf millions of web pages with Adobe Flash(TM) support, and access favorite movies and TV shows from Google Play or Media Hub.

In addition, the GALAXY Tab 2 is fully Google certified for complete access to Google Play and is competitively priced at $249.99, so students don't need to compromise when selecting a tablet.

The bundle will be available while supplies last, from 8/19 through 9/1. Participating retailers include Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Costco and Fry's. 

Key Specs:

    Screen & Resolution               7.0" TFT (PLS) Display

                                      WSVGA (1024x600) Resolution
    ---                               ---------------------------
    OS                                 Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream
                                       Sandwich
    Size & Weight                     0.41" x 4.8" x 7.6"
                                       Weight, Including Battery:
                                       0.76 lbs
    Memory                            8GB Built-in
                                      microSD(TM) Slot: Up to 32GB
    Connectivity                      WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
                                      Bluetooth V3.0
                                      USB 2.0 Host
                                      3.5mm Ear Jack
                                      30 Pin IF Connector
                                      Integrated IR
    Camera                            3MP rear-facing
                                      VGA front-facing
    Other Features                    GPS
                                      Stereo Speakers
                                       Video Playback at 1080p @
                                       30fps
    SRP                                                      $249.99
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More information can be found at http://www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics America
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for information.

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics America Inc.

Samsung Electronics America Inc.

CONTACT: Kasia McManamon, MWW Group for Samsung, D: +1-201-806-3125, M: +1-201-492-1157, KMcmanamon@mww.com

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

SpotOn Launches Digital Loyalty Network for Local Merchants and Consumers

Founded and funded by serial entrepreneurs, SpotOn aims to help businesses build loyalty with customers and attract new ones through social, mobile and email marketing

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SpotOn (http://www.spoton.com) today announced the launch of its new digital loyalty network for local merchants and consumers. SpotOn installs tablets in places like cafes and salons so consumers can easily check-in using a smartphone or card to earn rewards and incentives. SpotOn's founders, who have deep experience building and selling services to help small businesses, have provided an initial $5 million in funding.

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Since starting its tablet-based program in April of this year, SpotOn has attracted over 1,500 merchants and is currently signing-up more than 500 new businesses a month.

"Local businesses are waking up to the fact that deepening their relationships with existing customers is more cost-effective than recruiting new ones through group buying deals, ads or paper coupons," said Zach Hyman, co-CEO of SpotOn. "Yet many business owners don't have the time or know-how when it comes to connecting with their customers using social, mobile and email marketing.  Our tablet-based approach provides at-a-glance customer profiles making it really easy to run targeted campaigns."

Increased revenues
With the ongoing uncertainty of the economy, many local businesses are still concerned about their future and need ways to keep customers coming back to sustain and build their revenues. Cary Truett, owner of YoGo Creations, a frozen yogurt store in Greenville, South Carolina, chose to work with SpotOn because he wanted an easy way to build loyalty with the store's numerous customers. Since installing SpotOn's tablet at the end of April this year, Truett has seen over 2,500 check-ins from SpotOn members and typically experiences an increase in sales of about 30-35% each time he runs a special promotion to fill slow periods.

"SpotOn has worked phenomenally well for us," said Cary Truett, owner of YoGo Creations. "Customers love the simplicity of checking-in on the tablet while we're ringing up their purchase. And now, when we run specials we know exactly how many people we've reached, how many responded and how they've used the promotion," said Truett.

SpotOn Pricing
SpotOn charges merchants a low monthly fee for a consumer-facing tablet and a merchant dashboard for a complete view of their customer-base. With just one click, they can see additional customer information like typical spend, redemption activity on deals and Facebook activity. Redemption of loyalty rewards costs the merchant nothing.  Additional marketing deals can be created for free with a small fee charged per redemption depending on the individual business.

SpotOn was founded in 2011 by three serial entrepreneurs, Matt and Zach Hyman, co-founders of Central Payment (http://www.cpay.com), a transaction processing company, and Doron Friedman, founder of Arroweye (http://www.arroweye.com), a payment card marketing company.  The founders have previously built and managed successful sales-based organizations selling to small business owners and  created SpotOn to fill what they perceive to be a large gap in the market.

About SpotOn:
SpotOn offers a consumer-facing loyalty platform and a merchant-facing marketing machine. For consumers, SpotOn eliminates the need to carry multiple punch cards with a seamless digital check-in to access rewards and perks. Using SpotOn's tablet-based dashboard, merchants now have an entirely new and simple way to connect with their customers using social, mobile and email marketing. With one click, merchants can learn more about their customers by viewing typical spend and campaign redemption activity. SpotOn was founded by serial entrepreneurs with decades of experience helping local businesses increase profits with technology solutions. SpotOn is headquartered in San Rafael, CA, with offices in Chicago, IL. For more information visit http://www.spoton.com.

SOURCE  SpotOn

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SpotOn

CONTACT: Alice Chan, Bird PR, +1-415-740-8174, alice@birdpr.com

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

Dan Patrick Launches New Online Sports Game To End The Fantasy Sports Nightmare

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Many sports fans will do anything to feel like they're part of the game, like pretending to manage professional teams and players by playing fantasy sports. This fantasy has been shattered by the nightmarish reality that staying competitive in fantasy leagues requires up to 80 hours of research per season. In fact, Fantasy Sports Trade Association research shows that players who don't put in the time, more than five hours per week, cannot stay competitive. This doesn't even include the hours spent watching highlights and crunching statistics, the costs to join leagues and purchasing manuals that sometimes never pay off due to early elimination. To combat the ever-growing list of problems fantasy sports have caused, Dan Patrick is launching a revolution against this billion-dollar industry by creating his own online sports game, Cover5, giving fans the competition of fantasy sports without all the demands.

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"Fantasy sports demand so much from the common fan and often offer so little in return," said Patrick, sports celebrity and host of his own renowned talk show, 'The Dan Patrick Show,' which is syndicated on radio and television stations across the country. "Sports fans deserve a game that actually feels like a game, not a never-ending chore."

According to Patrick, fantasy sports leagues have complex rules and require players to keep track of ever-changing injuries and 'trades.' Magazines and books have even been written on how to better understand the game itself. For example, New York Times writer Jonathan Bales wrote in his book entitled Fantasy Football For Smart People this following explanation on how to "simplify" gameplay: "One method to implement positional consistency into player ratings is to multiply projected points for a position by the correlational strength of consistency..."

"Cover5 is simple and competitive for all sports fans, not just dedicated fanatics," continues Patrick. Cover5 was built to correct the wrongs fantasy sports created. With Cover5, players pick five teams each week and when their teams win, players gain points. When their teams lose, Cover5 players lose points. In fantasy play, only 50-57% of players even make their league playoffs, which means that about half of all the fantasy players will have no chance to win at all. Conversely, Cover5 players can join open leagues and compete for prizes with other players from around the world, or they can invite their friends to compete in private leagues.

"When we were creating Cover5, I sat down with the developer to build the perfect game. That meant simplifying the rules, the gameplay and opening up leagues to all sports fans," says Patrick.

The basics of Cover5 gameplay include solving the problems with the fantasy sports model:

    --  Less time commitment - Fantasy sports require hours upon hours to makes
        picks, trades and follow statistics while playing Cover5 requires mere
        minutes of making picks each week in exchange for hours of competition
        and excitement. Players log into Cover5.com and choose the "my leagues"
        tab where they're alerted to make their picks. Players can see what
        teams the experts picked or pick their own favorite.
    --  Realistic gameplay - Fantasy sports forces players to follow statistics
        of various teams, players and plays. But Cover5 makes more sense than
        other online sports games because its rules are actually designed like
        real sports where points are based on wins and losses, not individual
        player stats. Cover5.com makes it easy with simple navigation pointing
        players exactly where they need to go to learn about their teams.
    --  No one's excluded - Fantasy leagues have player maximums per league that
        exclude the passive sports fan. Unlike fantasy leagues, Cover5 has no
        limits on numbers of players in a league. Visiting Cover5.com makes it
        easy to join leagues and interact with sports fans through clearly
        identified tabs and links.
    --  Set up in minutes - Fantasy league organizers spend hours, even days,
        setting up leagues. Fortunately, setting up Cover5 leagues and
        competitions requires minutes. Cover5.com has taken the guesswork out of
        enjoying sports. For fans unsure how to proceed, tutorial videos are
        available to guide players through the pick process.
    --  Greater variety - Cover5 will offer competitions in all of the major
        sports - including NCAA and NFL football, and NCAA and NBA basketball -
        as well as events like the World Cup and Kentucky Derby. Fantasy has yet
        to catch up.
"I think it is a game that is going to crush traditional fantasy sports games when it is all said and done," says Steve Czaban of Yahoo! Radio.

About Cover5

Cover5 is the perfect casual online sports game that allows all sports fans to compete and connect without the time consuming demands of most games. It requires minutes to make picks each week in exchange for hours of competition and excitement. There is a Cover5 game for every sports fan, and every sports fan in the world can potentially compete against one another in one single league. Perfectly designed to maximize fun every week for every player, Cover5 brings the enjoyment back to sports...not just statistics.

Join the Cover5 revolution today. Sign up at http://www.cover5.com.

SOURCE  Cover5

Video:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dan-patrick-launches-new-online-sports-game-to-end-the-fantasy-sports-nightmare-166466936.html
Cover5

CONTACT: Aaron Wesolowski, Caffeine Communications, +1-414-745-4758, aaron@caffeinecomm.com

Web Site: http://www.cover5.com

Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Albany Area

·         Company expands local 4G LTE network for residents, businesses and visitors

·         Part of ongoing nationwide deployment of high-speed data network

·         4G LTE now available to more than 75% of U.S. population in more than 370 markets

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on sites in Ballston Spa and Austerlitz, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in August 2011.

4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless in Upstate New York. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our investment here in Upstate New York and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion((TM)) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.4 billion on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including more than $158 million in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.

The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to more than 75 percent of the U.S. population in more than 370 markets nationwide. 

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for a full list of 4G LTE markets and additional information on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

About Verizon Wireless

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

Motif Investing Launches Fixed-Income Products, Simplifies Online Bond ETF Investing

Web Innovator Broadens Offerings to Let Retail Investors Build Affordable, Customized Fixed-Income Portfolios

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Motif Investing, the company that pioneered ideas-based stock investing, today expanded its product offerings by announcing 10 new fixed-income motifs--specialized portfolios of bond ETFs (exchange-traded funds) tied to certain macro-economic trends. These new motifs offer an easy and economical way for investors to add fixed income to their holdings. By adding fixed-income products to its lineup, Motif enables investors to manage their entire portfolio in an intuitive way.

"In today's volatile markets, investors are increasing their allocation to fixed income," said Hardeep Walia, Motif's chief executive. "We now offer customers a chance to invest in motifs based on bond ETFs in the same, intuitive way they invest in equity-based motifs on the Motif site, tracking real-world trends."

Theme-based fixed-income investing

Motif's fixed-income offerings are created in the same way stock motifs are built: the company's investment team searches for real-world ideas and trends that can be turned into investment opportunities. Stock motifs--customizable portfolios of up to 30 stocks--are built around wide-ranging, everyday concepts like junk foods, electronic payments or income inequality. Fixed-income motifs track more fundamental economic topics, like inflation, deflation, and AMT (alternative minimum tax).  Fixed-income motifs also include up to 30 securities, but they are constructed from bond ETFs.

Motif enables investors to customize their fixed-income motifs, just as they can with stock motifs. An individual can even customize their own fixed-income "ladder" within a motif, adjusting maturities and ETF weights to meet their own risk-return needs.

An entire fixed-income motif can be bought for $9.95. There is a $250 minimum investment per motif but there are no minimums to open an account at this time.

New Fixed-Income Offerings: Inflation, America, AMT-Free

Fixed-income investing has traditionally been extremely challenging for individual investors, especially when buying individual bonds. But Motif's new offerings eliminate much of the confusion and complexity. The new motifs include:

    --  Inflation: includes bond ETFs that hold TIPS (Treasury Inflation
        Protected Securities) and similar foreign government-issued bonds
        designed to hedge against inflation. The average 1-year return of the
        ETFs in this motif is 7.42%.
    --  American Bonds: includes US government and corporate bond ETFs that
        provide a safe haven against stock market volatility. The average 1-year
        return of the ETFs in this motif is 7.93%.
    --  AMT-Free Munis: designed to help investors subject to the alternative
        minimum tax capture some tax-free interest income. The average 1-year
        return of the ETFs in this motif is 8.16%.
"It is very challenging to achieve your targeted risk-return from fixed income on your own and can be even more challenging to understand the specific investments. Our fixed-income motifs make it easy and more affordable to invest in where you think the economy is going and adjust to meet your own income needs," explained Mr. Walia. "Using a collection of bond ETFs simplifies the process and lowers costs -- huge benefits for our customers."

To learn more about how to customize your own bond motif, please visit http://www.motifinvesting.com.

About Motif Investing

Motif Investing is an online broker that lets you invest in ideas. The company, based in Silicon Valley, is changing the face of online investing through an innovative new platform that allows individuals to invest in stock and bond portfolios based around everyday ideas and broad economic trends--and share those ideas with friends. Motif is a registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA. The company's investors include Foundation Capital, Ignition Partners and Norwest Venture Partners. Learn more at http://www.motifinvesting.com.

Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You can request a prospectus by calling Motif Investing at 855-586-6843. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing in securities involves risk you should be aware of prior to making an investment decision. An investment in individual stocks, or a collection of stocks focused on a particular theme or idea, such as a motif, may be subject to increased risk of price fluctuation over more diversified holdings due to adverse developments which can affect a particular industry or sector.

Return data is provided for informational purposes only and based on past results taken for the year ending August 7, 2012, and is not intended to represent returns an investor could expect to achieve. The returns reflect the average return of all ETFs held in the motif. Stated returns of individual motifs do not take into consideration certain fees and/or commissions, corporate actions, or other activities that can affect the return an investor could expect. Please refer to FAQs at http://www.motifinvesting.com for more information regarding the Motif Investing commission structure.

CONTACT:

Marisa Lam

GMK Communications for Motif
marisa@gmkcommunications.com

650-544-3350

SOURCE  Motif Investing, Inc.

Motif Investing, Inc.

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

Beloved Designer Alvin Valley Re-Launches Coveted Pants Line Exclusively On the Web

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned designer Alvin Valley is taking his coveted pants exclusively online with the launch of AlvinValley.com, a website tailored around his expertise in quality, precision and fit. Ranging from high-waisted styles, to the flattering skinny, to modern trousers for the office, Alvin's designs create a perfect fit that enhances every woman's body. Alvin's genius lies in his ability to understand and cast the female form in its best light, thus earning him the title "King of Pants" by Women's Wear Daily.

AlvinValley.com will initially offer 36 pant options, all of which feature the designer's innovative inner construction.  Alvin developed this unique design over the past two years to create a flawless fit that sculpts the body to perfection.  The pants, all made in New York City, will come in a wide array of colors including basic black, white, gray and khaki as well as purple, red, yellow, blue, green and pink. Alvin has brought back from his archives iconic styles infused with a modern twist including the 310 Lana and the 111 Wide Waistband and new classics featuring the 190 Skinny Crop and the 198 Two-Tone Trouser.  Alvin uses only the highest quality fabrics, including the finest Italian wools, classic cottons and airy linens.  By selling directly to customers at AlvinValley.com, the collection, which previously retailed at high-end department stores and boutiques for $325 to $800, will now sell between $195 and $335.

Given Alvin's reputation for creating looks that reflect and embrace the modern and sophisticated woman, it seemed only fitting that he move his business towards the current direction of consumer spending. "We decided to take the brand exclusively online so Alvin can interact more directly with his customers and provide them with more choices and an improved customer experience," explains President and CEO Alex Dulac. "Today's busy woman wants to shop at her own convenience and in the luxury of her own home. With AlvinValley.com, our customer can find the style and fit best-suited to her personal taste and lifestyle, and then easily re-order online in a variety of fabrics and colors. Customers who sign-up for our emails will gain exclusive access to limited edition pants and previews to upcoming styles."

Since opening his first boutique in 1995, Alvin Valley has developed and sustained a cult following for his tailored apparel, most notably his flawlessly fitting pants. A favorite among fashion lovers and celebrities alike including Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, Alvin's designs have been featured in top magazines and newspapers such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times and Women's Wear Daily as well as sold in prominent department stores and boutiques including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Fred Segal, Colette and Harrods.

SOURCE  Alvin Valley

Alvin Valley

CONTACT: Janelle Cadet Panebianco, LaForce+Stevens, jcadet@laforce-stevens.com, +1-212-242-9353

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

Verizon Wireless Introduces Mobile Accessibility App For Customers Who Are Visually Impaired

Intuitive User Interface Features Touch Screen Navigation, Speech Recognition and Nuance's Vocalizer® Text-to-Speech Technology

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Verizon Wireless today announced a suite of services for all Verizon Wireless Android((TM) )smartphones to help customers who are blind or have low vision to perform ordinary wireless tasks in a simple, intuitive way. Mobile Accessibility is a suite of 10 accessibility apps, from speech recognition to text-to-speech technology, and offers customers who are visually impaired an innovative way to use their smartphones.

The Mobile Accessibility suite, running on the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network, features intuitive touch screen navigation, speech recognition and voice synthesis powered by Nuance's Vocalizer® text-to-speech technology, as well as Braille output.  Customers get automatic access to all of the features once the app is downloaded and do not have to launch each app individually from within the suite.

To experience the full functionality of their Android smartphones, customers can use the touch QWERTY keyboard with voice synthesis or the voice recognition technology to perform a variety of tasks, including:

    --  Phone: Make calls, answer calls, hear the caller ID and manage call log
    --  Contacts: Manage contacts, even those from social networks
    --  SMS: Compose and read text messages
    --  Alarms: Set alarms
    --  Web: Full Web-browsing experience with the ability to navigate faster to
        content of choice (links, paragraphs, headings, forms, etc.) and
        bookmark favorite webpages
    --  Calendar: Create, edit and delete a calendar entry
    --  Email: Compose and send emails
    --  Where am I?: GPS app that gives updates on current location
    --  Settings: Change ringtone; configure feedback and notifications
        (vibration or audio); configure keyboard echo, punctuation verbosity,
        speech pitch and rate, etc.
    --  Quick access: Locate date and time, phone status information such as
        battery level and network coverage, number of missed calls and unread
        messages, etc.
Customers can download Mobile Accessibility in Verizon Apps under Productivity and Tools > Utilities on Android smartphones with operating systems Android 2.2 or higher. There is no charge to download the app, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count towards a customer's data allowance.

For more information about Mobile Accessibility, please visit http://www.aboutus.verizonwireless.com/accessibility/index.html.

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: David Samberg, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-6387 (office), David.Samberg@verizonwireless.com

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

payvia Joins the Electronic Transactions Association Mobile Payments Committee

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --payvia, Inc. today announces that it has joined the Mobile Payments Committee of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the trade association of the global electronic payments industry.

The recently formed Mobile Payments Committee is an industry-wide taskforce that includes top representatives from the mobile payments industry, including all four major U.S. mobile network operators. The Mobile Payments Committee was created to help develop key policy and business strategies for the overall advancement of the mobile payments industry.

payvia will work in partnership with the ETA to facilitate the global flow of e-commerce, develop and implement industry-wide solutions to foster innovation and achieve network interoperability among merchants, credit card companies, mobile networks, equipment operators and manufacturers as well as financial institutions.

"Our industry must work collaboratively to ensure that the regulatory and business environment promotes innovation and cooperation," said ETA CEO, Jason Oxman. "We are proud to welcome payvia, together with other innovative payments industry companies, to the committee and look forward to their contribution in helping to drive the mobile payments agenda forward."

"We are excited to join the ETA's Mobile Payments Committee and be a part of such an influential group of companies. The establishment of this committee will help ensure the mobile payments industry realizes its full potential as the future of commerce," said Darcy Wedd, President of payvia.

The Mobile Payments Committee will hold its first meeting in late August.

About The Electronic Transactions Association

ETA is a global trade association representing more than 500 companies in all segments of the electronic payments industry.  ETA leads, influences and grows the industry through networking, events, education and advocacy, and is the credible and unified voice of member companies responsible for more than 3 trillion dollars of annual payments transactions in the U.S.

About payvia
payvia is a leading mobile and online payments company that allows consumers to make simple and secure payments via their mobile phone. By connecting directly to the carrier network, payvia enables consumers to pay for digital goods and services using their mobile phone, adding purchases directly to their carrier bill. Visit us at http://www.usepayvia.com.

payvia is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Seattle and Boston. payvia is backed by leading investors Silver Lake Sumeru, Montgomery & Co., and Trinity Ventures. 

SOURCE  payvia, Inc.

payvia, Inc.

CONTACT: Jaime Tero or Esther Burciaga, onechocolate communications, +1-415-989-9803, payvia@onechocolatecomms.com

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

Xhibit Launches AdBind(TM) Advertising And Monetization Platform

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xhibit LLC ("Xhibit" or "the Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NB Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCBB-NBMF), announces it has recently launched AdBind(TM), its proprietary advertising platform designed to help app developers, businesses, marketers and advertisers better monetize their customers and enhance their digital IP, while connecting advertisers to various marketing channels in a performance based model. 

AdBind(TM) is a unique, Software as a Service (SaaS) advertising product developed through the efforts of Xhibit's technology group. It has the capability to match each advertiser's individual needs with the maximum potential for results.

As part of AdBind(TM)'s unique feature set, the service allows for third party advertiser integration to embed AdBind(TM) advertisements within a client's own marketing, social, and mobile communications. This opens a new channel for shared revenue opportunities. With AdBind(TM), marketers, website owners, and mobile developers, can deliver their advertising message to existing audiences through their normal channels, but in a potentially more optimized format. AdBind(TM) uses a software technology to automatically choose and display the ads, which are targeted for higher profit potential, based on user engagement within their newsletter, mobile app, or social property.

Xhibit President and CEO Chris Richarde says, "AdBind(TM) is a key product in Xhibit's expanding arsenal. Many companies struggle with ways of monetizing their IP and AdBind(TM) can provide the solution they need. AdBind(TM) is completely compatible with and is easily integrated within our FlyReply(TM) email marketing platform, to allow our customers the ability to monetize their newsletter marketing through additional ad placement and revenue sharing."

FlyReply(TM) is an ESP or Email Service Provider platform developed, owned and operated by Xhibit. It is an intuitive email marketing suite, providing integrated social media with leading edge advertising and analytical tools.

See http://www.flyreply.com

All of the products developed by Xhibit are supported by Xhibit's comprehensive digital strategy, including full service digital ad agency and marketing resources. 

About Xhibit LLC.

Xhibit is a cloud based marketing and technology development company focused on digital advertising, online and mobile social media, CRM (customer relationship management) solutions and games. Xhibit offers a total solution for digital advertising that is integrated throughout its divisions and shares technology and resources across all of its services. Through its subsidiaries, Xhibit utilizes its branded products and services to provide digital marketing and advertising solutions for top tier advertisers and agency clients.

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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

SOURCE  Xhibit LLC

Xhibit LLC

CONTACT: NB Manufacturing, Inc. / Xhibit LLC, Mike Schifsky, CFO, +1-435-655-5474

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

LeapPad2(TM), The Next Generation Of The Top Selling Learning Tablet For Kids, Is Now Available

LeapPad2 includes front-and-back cameras and video recorders, a faster processor, more memory, longer battery life and features a library of hundreds of educational games, music, videos, eBooks and more

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced LeapPad2(TM) is now available in green, pink and as a special Disney Princess bundle at retail and online. LeapPad2, the next generation of the #1 kid's learning tablet, brings new features and an extensive library filled with the best learning and creative content.

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LeapPad2's new front-and-back cameras and video recorders inspire kids to imagine and explore, while the faster LF 2000 processor ensures they get the most out of their tablet. LeapPad2 features a stylish, high-tech tablet design that is durable enough to withstand kid play. With double the on-board memory, kids can now keep more personal creations and downloads at their fingertips, up to 25,000 photos or 70 downloads. Parents will find more value with the longer battery life and a recharger pack option that allow more play time on the go. LeapPad2's extensive library of hundreds of games, music, videos, eBooks and more are carefully designed and selected by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of learning experts so parents can quickly and confidently find well-rounded learning solutions for their child.

In 2011, LeapFrog introduced LeapPad(TM), the #1 selling kid's learning tablet that was recognized with more than 20 accolades including three prestigious awards from the Toy Industry Association: Educational Toy of the Year, Preschool Toy of the Year, and the ultimate recognition, Toy of the Year. The launch of the LeapPad2 set new records for LeapFrog by selling as many pre-sale units in just two days as the original LeapPad sold in its first week. Unveiled less than two months ago, LeapPad2 has already received high praise from parents, the media and industry experts.

"LeapPad was one of the hottest products for kids in 2011. We took everything kids and parents loved about LeapPad and took it to a whole new level with the new LeapPad2," said Greg Ahearn, chief marketing officer at LeapFrog. "The incredible new features and breadth of content available on LeapPad2 offer kids more engaging experiences than ever before. Whether a game, video, music or eBook, parents trust LeapFrog will provide their children with compelling and age-appropriate educational entertainment on the powerful and kid-tough LeapPad2."

LeapPad2 includes extensive free content: a music player with five LeapFrog Learning Songs, a new Cartoon Director creativity download, an Art Studio, the popular Pet Pad writing game and choice of an additional download from the LeapFrog App Center.

Kids Can Create and Star in Their Own Cartoons

LeapPad2 includes a new high-resolution front camera and video recorder, in addition to a higher-resolution back camera and video recorder. These new features encourage kids to explore their creativity by snapping photographs of themselves and their friends or creating their own videos. With LeapPad2's exclusive Cartoon Director creativity download, young storytellers will create, direct and narrate their very own animated movies as they build their movie set and customize actors. They can even make themselves part of the action by taking a self-portrait with the front-facing camera and recording narrative with the built-in microphone.

Learn to Read with the New Ultra eBooks

Unique to LeapPad tablets, Ultra eBooks are interactive stories that engage kids with creative tales and reading games. Each Ultra eBook automatically adjusts the reading level to challenge kids at just the right pace. Each story is written at three different reading levels, progressing from simple to more complex words and sentences when kids are ready. This year, LeapFrog is introducing a new Learn to ReadCollection of Ultra eBooks that features the 300 keywords for early readers to help build phonics and decoding skills, sight word recognition and reading comprehension. This new series includes story classics from Fairy Tales to Adventure Stories.

Dance, Sing or Sit Back and Enjoy

The new music player on LeapPad2 enables kids to easily manage their LeapFrog App Center songs. Additionally available in the LeapFrog App Center this fall, LeapFrog will launch an MP3 Player that allows kids to import and manage their own MP3-formatted music on LeapPad2. Kids can also watch videos from leading entertainment brands on LeapPad2's high-resolution screen. Whether enjoying popular Sesame Street favorites, learning a new language with Little Pim or embarking on adventures with their favorite Nickelodeon characters, LeapPad2 offers a wide selection of engaging videos curated by LeapFrog's learning experts.

Explore a Fast-growing Content Library

The LeapPad2 content library features hundreds of fun, educational games, videos, music, eBooks and more available through the LeapFrog App Center, online and at retail locations. This robust library is a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment. All music and video downloads have been individually selected and tested by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of learning experts to ensure they are age-appropriate and safe for kids. LeapFrog's own learning content is grounded in the latest research and draws on a comprehensive curriculum that covers more than 2,500 skills across 100 skill categories. With learning experiences that automatically adjust to each child's level, kids can explore hundreds of skills at just the right pace for them.

LeapFrog notably has added a range of rich content to the library specifically designed for kids ages three to five. Because these younger preschoolers engage in ways that are significantly different than their older counterparts, LeapFrog has now developed content experiences to meet their specific interests and learning needs. For example, the new Letter Factory game, based on the award-winning LeapFrog DVD, and Disney's Jake and the Neverland Pirates both feature shorter audio instructions and interactive "clickables" that make the gameplay easier while they build early learning skills. Other titles including Olivia and CrayolaArt Adventure round out the new three to five age offerings.

Availability

LeapPad2 is sold at MSRP $99.99 and is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. The LeapPad2 Disney Princess Bundle is sold at MSRP $129.99. Downloads are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. New accessories for LeapPad2 include a video display case (MSRP $19.99), fashion handbag (MSRP $19.99), car adapter (MSRP $14.99), gel skins (MSRP $9.99) and much more. An optional recharger pack is also available at MSRP $39.99. LeapPad2 is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and in other select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for the LeapPad2 tablet. For more information on LeapPad2, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/leappad2/.

About LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.   

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LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

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Native Union Set To Unveil Chic Tech Accessories At New York International Gift Fair

POP Handset and iPad Case Deliver Savvy New Communication Options for a Fashionable Gifting Season

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to push the boundaries of the way users communicate during work, play and travel, Native Union will be showcasing three new products at this year's New York International Gift Fair, August 19th-22nd, 2012, at booth #3927.

Offering a unique blend of design and functionality, the below products showcased at NYIGF represent just a taste of what Native Union has in store for Autumn and Winter 2012:

Exotic skins

This season, it's all about super - luxe hides, and animal prints have certainly taken a wild turn. Native Union have added to their latest collection with the next must-have POP phones - which make the perfect accompanying accessory. Available in Leopard and Zebra.

Vintage Americana

Hailing back to the fifties also featured heavily on the catwalks this season and the Liquid POP range makes a perfect hit of American retro; Liquid Rose, Black and Mirror.

Bluetooth POP Phone

Cord-free version of the retro handset that skyrocketed to popularity in 2011 has fashionlovers and celebrities alike chatting up a storm. This updated version allows users to seamlessly pair any Bluetooth enabled phone, tablet and computer for trend-setting conversations. Available in Aquamarine, Flash Red, Blanc High Gloss ,Neon Pink, NeonGreen and Jet Black.

Gripster

Grip it, grab it, spin it, stand it. Compatible with the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad, the Gripster is a stylish, slim and lightweight case that protects the iPad, improving user experience for viewing, presenting or gaming. 360 degrees of rotation and 180 degrees of incline, provides unlimited ways to position, grip, store, carry or even hang the iPad. Offered in 6 stylish colors.

About Native Union

NATIVE UNION is a young and dynamic collective made up of international designers and creatives who have come together from all around the world. We develop pioneering products that make communication simple and more enjoyable. We design these products to be useful and beautiful so that people love to use them - this is at the heart of everything that we do. We work with some of the world's leading industrial designers, to create new concepts, new designs and new experiences. We are creative, considered and social. But most importantly we strive to ideate innovative products for people who love to talk.

NATIVE UNION products first launched in 2009 and are now sold in 60 countries worldwide. Our innovation and style have been honored internationally, earning awards including: Good Design Award 2011, and HK Smart Gifts Design Awards 2012 and Design Plus 2012.

Visit http://www.nativeunion.com/us for more information on the brand or join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nativeunion or on Twitter @Native_Union

For a full press kit come and visit us at our stand #3927.

SOURCE  Native Union

Native Union

CONTACT: Formula, nativeunion@formulapr.com +1-619-234-0345

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

GigaMedia Partners with Neowiz

New Web-Based Games to Drive Growth

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) announced today a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with Neowiz Co. Ltd granting GigaMedia rights to offer and operate multiple Web-based casual games in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

Neowiz is a global leader in online games with a broad lineup of hits including A.V.A., which GigaMedia operates in Taiwan.

The strategic partnership and licensing agreement for Web-based and mobile casual games takes advantage of strong global growth trends in "light" games on social and mobile platforms, and positions GigaMedia to scale its games business across new platforms.

"We have great respect for the Neowiz team from working closely on A.V.A. and are delighted to join with them to expand our business," stated GigaMedia Chief Executive Officer John Stringer. "As we execute our growth plans for Web-based and mobile casual games, we look forward to continued close cooperation and the full support of a strong partner that believes in our strategy and shares in our goals."

"Today people want Web-based games they can play through their browsers and on their phones," stated Mr. Young-Chan Kim, director, Neowiz Mobile. "It's a pleasure to provide GigaMedia with this great collection of Web-games; we can't wait to see how they leverage them across platforms."

Under the terms of the agreement, GigaMedia licensed from Neowiz four games and secured additional game rights for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

As part of the transaction, GigaMedia received cash consideration from Neowiz in exchange for a portion of GigaMedia's interest in a game studio holding.

Further details will be provided on the company's second-quarter results investor call on August 23, 2012.

About GigaMedia

GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a Taiwan-based holding company. GigaMedia's online games business is focused on developing and operating Web-based/mobile games in emerging markets. The company's cloud computing business is focused on providing critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness to SMEs in Greater China. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from http://www.gigamedia.com.

About Neowiz

Neowiz is a leading Internet and online game company in South Korea. Founded in 1997, Neowiz pioneered the development of in-game monetization and SNS. Today the company develops and publishes online games and has over 40 online game titles in service. More information about the company can be found at http://www.neowiz.com/en/.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2012.

For further information contact:
Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director
+886-2-2656-8016
Brad.Miller@GigaMedia.com

SOURCE  GigaMedia Limited

GigaMedia Limited

Web Site: http://www.neowiz.com/en/

Robots Just Got Their Own Encyclopedia

RobotAppStore.com's customers are actively searching for more information about their robokind friends, toys and domestic attendants. This demand sparked the creation of the encyclopedia for robots: The Robopedia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The past months were very busy at RobotAppStore.com. Thousands of people from all around the world downloaded robot-apps from the marketplace and granted new feats to their robots. Surprisingly, the users' interaction with the website didn't stop there. People are contacting the website's customer-service department with requests for more information about their robots, and about the components and sensors involved in the apps they've downloaded.

"This was a good surprise," said Elad Inbar, the founder of RobotAppStore.com, "Our users are deeply involved with our service; More than 70% of our customer-service requests are for more information." These findings are gleaned from seven months of ongoing discussion with thousands of robot-owners. "This hunger for knowledge has triggered our team to create the first encyclopedia for robots - the Robopedia." ( http://www.robotappstore.com/Robopedia/ )

According to the company, the first encyclopedia items were selected from the most common questions their users asked, but it is not going to stop there as Mr. Inbar explained: "The Robopedia is expected to keep growing; More and more items are being added every day by our community. Everyone has an opportunity to edit, or add items." The topics cover the present and future of robots, their components and concepts. It enables beginners and seasoned developers to obtain clarity about robotics' acronyms and terminology.

Under the supervision of Anna Sandler, Head of Product Development, the Robopedia also offers in-depth knowledgebase articles covering step-by-step application-development for numerous robots. (http://www.robotappstore.com/Knowledge-Base)

About RobotAppStore.com

Founded in 2011, the Robot App Store (http://www.RobotAppStore.com) is the first marketplace for robot-apps. As an open market, it is one of the most important ingredients to the success of the domestic robotics world. The website offers applications for every robot, from vacuum cleaners to humanoid robots, and supports various platforms and operating systems. Using RobotAppStore.com, robot-owners can download apps for their robots, and developers can earn money from their applications.

Contact:
Elad Inbar
Elad.Inbar@RobotAppStore.com
+1-415-439-5291

SOURCE  RobotAppStore.com

RobotAppStore.com

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

Mozaex Releases BluWavs 7.1 HD Headphones; World's First To Support Blu-ray 7.1 Discrete HD Audio

- Incorporates Ten Discrete Speakers With User Volume And EQ Personalization Controls   

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mozaex?, the premiere manufacturer of multi-room Blu-ray entertainment servers and peripherals, announced today it has launched BluWavs?, a revolutionary, patent pending series of 7.1 HD Audio headphones.

"Mozaex has once again set a new standard in luxury home entertainment with the release of the first headphones to support Blu-ray 7.1 discrete HD Audio," said Mozaex CEO Douglas Kihm.

BluWavs includes a BluWav "Blender" Audio Console and PLUSH technology (Personally Leveled Ultimate Surround Headphones) which allows users to fine-tune the volume and EQ of ten discrete speakers to meet their personal surround sound listening preferences.

For example, the volume levels of the 10 discrete speakers and the EQ levels of the front speakers can be adjusted to create a warmer, deeper bass sound, or adjust the center and rear levels for louder movie dialogue and greater spatial effects. 

BluWavs are designed to dramatically enhance the user experience when playing movies, music, games, and online surround sound media, such as NetFlix and iTunes

BluWavs meets the needs of millions of people, including 30 percent Americans and 50 percent Europeans who live in condominiums and other Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) 

BluWavs HD Audio delivers bit rates up to 27 Mbps (or 18 times the quality of standard definition formats).

BluWavs include a vibration subwoofer driver that has its own dedicated bass-booster amplifier and crossover which delivers bass sounds the listener can literally feel. 

BluWavs can support LPCM, DTS-HD® Master and Dolby® TrueHD HD Audio via either Multi-Channel pre-amp outputs or HDMI, depending on the model. 

The A10/AE10 works with your existing pre-amp-out receiver. The D10 allows you to add your own dedicated BluWavs pre-amp-out receiver and supports four HDMI sources.  The DR10 is a D10 plus a pre-amp-out receiver.

MSRP-UK Pricing 

BluWavs-A10:  Analog Blender, Headset: £995

BluWavs-AE10:  Analog/EQ Blender, Headset: £1,295

BluWavs-D10:  Digital 4-Way-HDMI Switch Blender, Headset: £1,295

BluWavs-DR10:  D10 plus Receiver Blender, Headset: £1,995

BluWavs-Headset-10:  Additional BluWav Headset:  £595

BluWavs are shipping on November 1, 2012.

BluWavs Press Image: http://www.mozaex.com/images/BluWavs1.jpg

About Mozaex
Mozaex is a 28 year old leading manufacturer of Blu-ray-3D Entertainment Servers and Blu-ray® HD Headphones.

Mozaex

CONTACT: UK Distribution: http://www.invisionUK.com, Mozaex-USA: 3785 South 700 East Salt Lake City Utah 84106, Web: http://www.bluwavs.com, http://www.mozaex.com, Sales: +1-801-685-9000 sales@mozaex.com

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

Futronic Launches FS28 FIPS201/PIV Bluetooth Fingerprint Scanner

HONG KONG, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Futronic Technology Company Limited, a reputable manufacturer of optical fingerprint scanners, announces the commercial release of FS28 FIPS201/PIV Bluetooth Fingerprint Scanner.

FS28 is a portable device running on rechargeable lithium battery. It is a high performance optical fingerprint scanner with Bluetooth interface. Captured fingerprint, either in binary or compressed WSQ format, can be transferred to other mobile devices such as smart phone and tablet PC via Bluetooth instantly. Then the fingerprint can be sent to central computer server and database via mobile network. FS28 enables full wireless transmission of fingerprint from its capturing spot to the processing and storage location. There will be matching result in seconds. Its compact size makes it a good tool for law enforcement personnel to scan fingerprint and verify the identity of a suspect on the street. FS28 helps to determine if you are who you say you are. Futronic provides development support to users on Android, WinCE, Windows and Linux.

FS28 was certified by FBI to be compliant with PIV-071006 Image Quality Specification for Single Finger Reader, so it meets the US Federal Information Processing Standard 201(FIPS 201) for Personal Identification Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors.

"As the high speed mobile network is now available in almost everywhere, customers are looking for a simple but high price-performance mobile ID solution," said YM Jiang, Futronic's Marketing Director. "We developed FS28 to meet this emerging and growing need. Instead of making a complete mobile device with 3G and WIFI capabilities, we made it as simple as possible to have only the Bluetooth interface. Smart phone is a standard personal device now. It is not necessary to make another smart phone with fingerprint scanner which means users have to carry two smart phones. FS28 minimizes the investment of Mobile ID implementation and this is a competitive advantage for our partners around the world when they bid law enforcement related projects."

There are processor and memory inside FS28 to enroll, store and match fingerprint, so it can also be used as standalone identity checking device at remote locations where mobile network and power supply are not available.

About Futronic Technology Company Limited

Futronic provides advanced fingerprint recognition hardware and software products to customers who need enhanced security in identity management. With proprietary fingerprint recognition algorithm, Futronic develops and manufactures products for physical access control, computer and network logon, identity management and E-commence. For more information, please visit http://www.futronic-tech.com.

Contact:

Tel: +852-2408-7705
Fax: 852-24197874
Email : inquiry@futronic-tech.com

SOURCE  Futronic Technology Company Limited

Futronic Technology Company Limited

Web Site: http://www.futronic-tech.com

NHN Japan Releases BlackBerry Version of LINE

TOKYO, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NHN Japan announced on August 17 the long awaited release of the BlackBerry version of its popular free-calling and free-messaging app 'LINE', saying that the company is catering the release of this version to users in Southeast Asia, where BlackBerry user numbers remain prominent.

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LINE is a smartphone app which allows users to enjoy free calls and messages to one another, both nationally and internationally, regardless of which mobile network provider they are using. It is currently used in over 230 countries with the total number of active users exceeding 54 million worldwide.

This version targets areas such as Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, where BlackBerry remains a popular choice of handset. NHN Japan believes that it is important to allow their LINE app to be used for various devices and network environments in order to make the app accessible to as many users as possible, thereby raising user numbers. This BlackBerry version will be released at first with LINE's main messaging feature alone, where users can send one another text and photos as well as those well renowned stickers designed to increase the one-to-one chatting experience.

In addition to BlackBerry devices, LINE is already available on iPhone, Android, feature-phones, PC, tablets and Windows Phones. NHN Japan has stated that it aims to further develop LINE to cater to multiple devices and platforms in the future.

Further details regarding LINE for BlackBerry
App Name: LINE
OS Support: BlackBerry OS 5 or higher
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Korean
Price: Free
Service Webpage: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/129864/

Availability of functions:

- Messaging: Emoji, Kaomoji, location information, video and voice messages cannot be sent.
- Stickers: Include the original 4 sticker sets. Although there is no Sticker Shop, BlackBerry users can still receive stickers.
- Timeline/Home and voice-calling functions are not available.

About NHN Japan Corporation
NHN Japan is the local affiliate of Korea's premier Internet company, NHN Corporation. NHN Japan is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, with Akira Morikawa as CEO.

About LINE (http://line.naver.jp/en)
LINE is a free-calling and free-messaging app, operated and owned by NHN Japan Corporation.

SOURCE  NHN Japan Corporation

NHN Japan Corporation

CONTACT: Fumiko Hayashi, PR Room, Web Services Business Division, NHN Japan Corporation, Tel: +81-70-5077-6073 (Japanese only), E-mail: Webservice-PR@nhn.com

Web Site: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/129864/

Nordstrom Introduces iPad App

SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., (NYSE: JWN) has launched a new iPad app to give customers a convenient and fun way to shop from Nordstrom using the device. The Nordstrom app is now available for free through the Apple iTunes store.

The app was designed to offer a simple, fast and intuitive way to browse and buy merchandise on the iPad. The company plans to introduce additional features and functionality with subsequent updates to the app. A few of the unique features available with launch of the app include:

    --  The Dressing Room: This feature offers customers an interactive way to
        create and save multiple looks by double-tapping or dragging items to
        the Dressing Room canvas. Customers can resize images, add or delete
        items, and view product details to create up to 75 unique looks. Items
        placed in the Dressing Room can then be instantly added to the
        customer's shopping bag.
    --  Customizable Homepage: Customers can personalize their homepage by
        selecting which departments they would like to see on their home screen,
        including the ability to view items from their Dressing Room as well as
        Nordstrom catalogs.
    --  Social Sharing: The Nordstrom iPad app makes it easy for customers to
        instantly share any of their favorite products via Facebook, Twitter, or
        email.

About Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 231 stores in 31 states, including 117 full-line stores, 110 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, one treasure&bond store and one clearance store. Nordstrom also serves customers through Nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Additionally, the Company operates in the online private sale marketplace through its subsidiary HauteLook. Nordstrom, Inc.'s common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Brooke White

Nordstrom, Inc.

(206) 303-3030

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Nordstrom, Inc.

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

Wynn Las Vegas Launches Wynn Social, Virtually Taking Guests Behind the Nightclub Velvet Ropes with World-Renowned DJ Roster

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Las Vegas will allow guests from across the globe a behind the scenes look into its premier nightlife scene, focusing on the roster of 36 celebrated resident DJs, through an innovative digital content platform and social media hub, Wynn Social.

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"Celebrity DJs, electronic dance music, and social media continue to grow faster and faster, and Wynn Social brings them all together," said Steve Wynn, Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts. "We've taken the energy and excitement of our clubs outside the walls of Wynn and Encore, and created a unique digital experience people can be part of, no matter where they are."

The lineups at XS, Tryst, Surrender and Encore Beach Club provide an array of talented DJs for the dedicated fan base. From deadmau5 to David Guetta, Afrojack to Diplo, the resort is combining its exclusive access to these rising stars with cutting edge technology and strategic partnerships to create an unprecedented nightlife and social media site.

A partnership with Klout, the standard for influence, will offer those influential in social media exclusive perks, such as opportunities to meet Wynn Resident DJs before their sets, or a virtual "key" to Wynn nightclubs, unlocking a world of new music from top DJs. Wynn Social will also have the capability to display live streaming events and promote unique virtual and in-person fan experiences.

Wynn Social brings users behind the velvet ropes and into DJs' lives through personal interviews, original features like "In Your Bag" and "Wynn Secrets," footage from beyond the booth and new mixes through the Ultra/Wynn music label.  Within the site, Tiesto discusses his start in the business and Steve Aoki reveals how he first fell in love with the game of poker.  Wynn Social will host updated content and intimate conversations all in one location alongside event listings, videos, photos, and social media feeds for all four of the resort's club venues. The site also allows guests the option to book both table and room reservations as well as exclusive room packages.

"It's been such an incredible experience to DJ for the nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas," said Steve Aoki. "The people, the energy and the sound have grown so quickly, to the point where Wynn is now one of the most important gathering points for dance music. Plus, I get to play poker after every show, which makes me that much happier."

The lifestyle site not only demonstrates the continued dedication from the resort and its nightclubs to the electronic dance music scene, but also represents Wynn's new position as an innovator in the digital space.  For the latest information and updates, please visit http://www.wynnsocial.com.

SOURCE  Wynn Las Vegas

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Wynn Las Vegas

CONTACT: Deanna Pettit, Wynn|Encore, +1-702-770-2120, pr@wynnlasvegas.com; or Alison Monaghan, Kirvin Doak Communications, Tryst and XS Nightclubs, +1-702-737-3100, amonaghan@kirvindoak.com; or Lisa Long Adler, LLAC Communications, Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub, +1-917-710-5835, lisa@llac.com

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

AXIOM Systems Inc. Announces the Release of Real Time Eligibility Enhancements within its ClaimShuttle(TM) Product Simplifying HIPAA eCommerce for all Healthcare Constituents

FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AXIOM Systems Inc. (AXIOM), the Healthcare IT Industry Experts, today announced the release of real time eligibility enhancements to its ClaimShuttle(TM) product simplifying HIPAA eCommerce for all Healthcare Constituents.

With the release of real time eligibility connectivity to the CMS HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) clients will be able to generate and view Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage, and Part D eligibility and benefit requests and responses in a simple to use web browser interface.  General availability is scheduled for September 1, 2012 with further enhancements and connections beyond Medicare being available in Q4 2012 including, the ability to import patient lists, submit batches, and integrate with existing computerized billing systems through a secure web service.

ClaimShuttle(TM) provides simple, secure, connectivity to all CMS Medicare Contractors using military grade encryption and Internet connections. Clients currently send claims and receive and view remittances and acknowledgements using an intuitive web browser interface or have the option to automate the process using other connectivity protocols. ClaimShuttle(TM) also provides access to Medicare Enterprise Data Center (EDC) applications including FISS/DDE, PPTN and CSI. 

Current ClaimShuttle(TM) clients will be able to utilize the eligibility capabilities at no extra cost with eligibility requests counting towards their generous transaction tier bands.

Medicare electronic submitters can sign up for ClaimShuttle(TM) at http://www.claimshuttle.com. Enrollment and signup takes less than 15 minutes.

"This capability will also be available in our SolAce EMC(TM) product in the very near future as well and is the first of many planned revenue cycle management enhancements to our ClaimShuttle(TM) and SolAce EMC(TM) product suites", said Richard Howe, CEO of AXIOM Systems Inc.

About AXIOM Systems Inc.

AXIOM, considered the "Healthcare IT Industry Experts", is a privately held information technology company based in Frederick, Maryland which specializes in delivering an array of market leading healthcare IT products and solutions. AXIOM's products include ClaimShuttle(TM), SolAce EMC(TM), and TransSend(TM) all of which provide healthcare organizations with the ability to increase its level of HIPAA eCommerce for all constituents including payers and providers.

As an approved CMS Network Service Vendor AXIOM's ClaimShuttle(TM) product provides simple, secure connectivity to all Medicare Administrative Contractors(MAC) for all lines of business.

CONTACT: Paul Lythcke, Senior Vice President, AXIOM Systems Inc., +1-847-548-2855, plythcke@axiom-systems.com

http://www.axiom-systems.com
http://www.claimshuttle.com
http://www.solace-emc.com

SOURCE  AXIOM Systems Inc.

AXIOM Systems Inc.

Web Site: http://www.axiom-systems.com

New Wireless DAQ from Measurement Computing

WiFi Temperature and Humidity Data Logging Sensor

NORTON, Mass., Aug. 16, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Measurement Computing Corporation, the value leader in data acquisition today announced the release of the WiFi-502 temperature and humidity data logging sensor.

The WiFi-502 measures the temperature and humidity of the environment in which it is situated while transmitting data wirelessly via a WiFi network to a PC. Data is viewed on a PC using the included software. The WiFi-502 also has a built-in display for real time viewing of data.

The WiFi-502 features a rechargeable battery and onboard memory. If the unit temporarily loses connectivity with the network, it will log readings until it is able to communicate again with the PC application.

The included software allows for set-up, data logging, and data review. Set-up features include sensor name, degrees C/ degrees F, sample rate, and high/low alarms. Once configured, logged data can be viewed via the graphing tool or exported into Excel. The WiFi-502 is priced at $185.

Product Highlights:

    --  Measure temperature and humidity while transferring data via WiFi to a
        PC
    --  Built-in data display
    --  Measurement range from -20 to +60 degrees C (-4 to +140  degrees F)
    --  802.11b­-compliant
    --  Capable of logging greater than 500,000 samples
    --  Sensor memory stores all data even if WiFi is temporarily disconnected
    --  Rechargeable internal battery
    --  Configurable high/low alarms
    --  Included software for set-up, logging, and data review
About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available on the Web at http://www.mccdaq.com.

Contact: Dan Mandill

Marketing Specialist

+1 508-946-5100 x219
dan.mandill@mccdaq.com

SOURCE  Measurement Computing Corporation

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

Intigold Mines Ltd. - TTAGIT Launches Proprietary Social Networking Application And Website

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lori McClenahan, President of Intigold Mines Ltd. (the "Company"), announces that TTAGIT Social Networks Inc. ("TTAGIT") has launched its proprietary social networking application and website.  The Company owns a 51% interest in TTAGIT.

TTAGIT, the first open-forum discussion social network and comment management system that allows users to comment on all URLs with one login, will be available in beta form for free download and use.  TTAGIT is a social networking application and website where members can engage in conversations and participate in debates on sites and portals that currently do not allow live streaming.

Despite all of the social media platforms available, TTAGIT recognized that none allowed for a streamlined conversation online without needless integration.  Contrary to most social media sites, TTAGIT is an open forum that is not limited to just the people you know or "follow."  Enabling the TTAGIT extension on the Google Chrome browser allows users to see the entire thread of conversation for that particular site or article.

"It was apparent that the Internet was missing a tool that simplified the way we comment and communicate online," said Lori McClenahan, President of Intigold Mines Ltd. "TTAGIT is going to fill this void for the every-day Internet user and, after lengths of perfecting and developing this network, we are thrilled to share it with the public."

TTAGIT uses a rewards system to encourage users to participate in a game that is unique to a social networking experience.  It accumulates statistics on each profile based on commenting and the replies to each post.  Members who receive rewards and hidden Easter eggs based on their achievements can spend their points on ads or hijacking finds.  TTAGIT allows you to Put Your Mark on Everything©.

TTAGIT users can:

    --  Streamline social media discussions
    --  Format each individual post with the option to bold, italicize and
        hyperlink
    --  Collect followers to share ideas
    --  See what is trending and where the leading conversations are
    --  Place ads into discussion streams with built in analytics
    --  Collect achievement badges through daily habits
TTAGIT technologies are geared toward the rising mobility use and the upcoming Internet TV.  There is also an advertising model built in to TTAGIT that lets advertisers post within a related comment feed.  TTAGIT is a mobile application and website that will be a valuable tool for reporters, politicians, comedians and the general public.

For more information please visit: http://ttagit.com/

For information on Intigold and its projects, please visit us at http://www.intigold.com or call 604-669-4677 or toll free at 1-888-895-5522:

INTIGOLD MINES LTD.

(signed "Lori McClenahan")
Lori McClenahan,

President

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Trading Symbol: IGD (TSX Venture Exchange)
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News Release 2012-16

August 16, 2012

SOURCE  Intigold Mines Ltd.

Intigold Mines Ltd.

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