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Serials Solutions® Summon® Discovery Service Expands Chinese Language Content with Beijing Apabi Technology Co., Ltd.

Agreement with global digital publishing supplier enables discovery of Chinese e-books

SEATTLE, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Serials Solutions®, a ProQuest® business, today announced an agreement with Beijing Apabi Technology Co. Ltd., (Apabi) to enable the discovery of its vast collection of Chinese e-book content in the Summon® web-scale discovery service. Students, researchers and librarians using the Summon service will be able to discover Chinese-language titles from the comprehensive collection of e-books from Apabi, alongside their library's other resources.

Apabi, a global leading provider of digital publishing technologies and services, offers comprehensive digital publishing technologies and solutions to publishers of newspapers, periodicals and magazines. More than 90% of the publishing houses in China are using digital publishing technologies and platforms from Apabi to publish eBooks, and the number of titles exceeds 220 million.

"This agreement exemplifies our commitment to building a single, unified index of content with one of the most comprehensive collections of Chinese-language materials," said Michael Gersch, senior vice president and general manager of Serials Solutions. "With the growing demand for digital content, our customers in China and around the world will be able to discover authoritative Chinese-language e-books."

The Summon discovery service is used by more than 450 libraries in more than 40 countries, including some of the world's largest research institutions. With prestigious customers such as Peking University, and more than 33% of the members of the Association of Research Libraries in North America, the Summon service delivers a single, unified index which exceeds one billion items of article and book content. The Summon service offers search interfaces in more than 26 different languages with advanced native searching capabilities and language-tuned relevancy for 17 of these languages including traditional and simplified Chinese.

"The global reach of academic users of the Summon service was an important factor in choosing to provide our content to Serials Solutions," said He SiJia, general manager, Apabi. "We are committed to convenient and quick delivery of digital content during the past 11 years' research and discovery, and this agreement enables our vast collection of e-books to reach a much broader audience."

About Apabi

Beijing Apabi Technology Co., Ltd., established in April 2001, is the Founder Group's professional digital publishing technology and operational service provider. Its technical advantages of Founder's traditional publishing and printing on the basis of independent research, combined with its development of digital publishing technology and comprehensive solutions, Apabi has become a world leader in digital publishing technology.
http://www.apabi.com

About Serials Solutions

Serials Solutions( )provides industry-leading technology solutions for libraries worldwide. The company helps libraries work better by providing innovative, practical Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for discovery and management. Driven by a comprehensive knowledgebase and coupled with unparalleled client support services, these solutions uniquely merge unsurpassed understanding of libraries. Serials Solutions is a dedicated partner of libraries working to remain vital and relevant to their users and communities.

Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
http://www.serialssolutions.com

SOURCE  Serials Solutions

Serials Solutions

CONTACT: Christine Goetz, Public Relations Manager of Serials Solutions, +1-206-336-7585, Christine.Goetz@SerialsSolutions.com, or Hu BingYao, PR Manager of Apabi, 010-82179788, Hu.by@founder.com

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

MetroPCS Introduces Latest 4G LTE Smartphone and Huawei's First in the U.S with the Huawei Activa(TM) 4G

Huawei Activa 4G is fifth 4G LTE smartphone from the nation's only no-contract 4G LTE provider

DALLAS, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, are making 4G LTE service available to all MetroPCS customers with the introduction of the Activa((TM)) 4G smartphone. The Activa 4G is the latest smartphone in MetroPCS' growing 4G LTE line-up and is Huawei's first 4G LTE handset in the United States.

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"MetroPCS is committed to bringing 4G LTE handsets to consumers with a range of price points and features to ensure that 4G LTE is available to everyone and offers the experience that is right for them," said Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of MetroPCS. "The addition of Huawei as a new 4G LTE handset provider is a great step for us as we continue to expand our portfolio of affordable, feature-rich 4G LTE devices at an exceptional value."

The Huawei Activa 4G is a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen smartphone powered by the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and equipped with a 5.0 megapixel camera with single LED flash and front-facing VGA camera.  The 4G LTE device is powered by GCT's GDM7240 single-chip 4G LTE solution.

"We are honored to bring our first 4G LTE device to U.S. audiences with the support of MetroPCS' powerful and expansive network," said Michael Chuang, executive vice president of Huawei Device USA. "MetroPCS is committed to providing customers with advanced, flexible and affordable smartphone options through its no-annual contract services, and is the ideal partner for Huawei's entrance into a new era for smartphones and handsets."

The Huawei Activa 4G is available in stores and online for $149, plus tax, following mail-in and instant rebate, for a limited time.

For more information, please visit:

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About Huawei Device

Huawei Device believes that everyone can be the center of information and that the world would be a better place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its strong suite of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices is testimony to Huawei Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly mobile internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two decades of success in the information and communications industry, and with our own channel expertise, operational capabilities and global partner resources, Huawei Device is transforming from a company that sells millions of devices in single transactions to large businesses, to a "Business-to-People" (B2P) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the end of 2011, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device online: http://www.huaweidevice.com

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About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of March 31, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.5 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.metropcs.com.

SOURCE  MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Drew Crowell, GolinHarris for MetroPCS, +1-972-341-2581, dcrowell@golinharris.com; Jannie Luong, Huawei, +1-214-919-6438, jannie.luong@huawei.com

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

FUJIFILM Synapse® Mobility 3.0 Now Available In The U.S.

3.0 provides on-the-go access to images and information and promotes physician collaboration

STAMFORD, Conn., June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced the availability of Synapse® Mobility 3.0, a new zero footprint application with improved features that enable access to Fujifilm's suite of Synapse products from hand-held mobile devices, as well as Macintosh- or Windows-based PCs.  Using the web browser or mobile device of their choice, radiologists and referring physicians can now review patient images* and information available in Synapse® PACS and Synapse® RIS, increasing accessibility to patient information and improving workflow.

The newest version of the company's popular solution recently received 510(k) for diagnostic use on Apple® devices. "Synapse® Mobility 3.0 is all about convenience and clinicians lead hectic lives where reading from remote locations is almost always required," says Jim Morgan, VP of Medical Informatics for Fujifilm. "It was our goal to provide radiologists and referring physicians with on-the-go access to the images and information stored in Synapse® PACS and Synapse® RIS for diagnostic review and we have made this a reality for iPad® and iPhone® users."

The new version also includes a collaboration feature designed to foster greater communication between professionals by allowing clinicians to consult in real-time.  The collaboration feature will allow physicians to bring information to their patients and ultimately aide in consultation during clinical situations such as the communication between, physicians, referring clinicians and patients, using the web browser or mobile device of their choice. Version 3.0 of Synapse Mobility will remove the device barrier between users and allow open collaboration. 

Synapse® Mobility 3.0 also includes several upgrades to the user functionality including improved visual layouts and reference lines. It provides advanced viewing capabilities for physicians to view 3D images as well as to be able to zoom, window and level, and use MIP/MPR just as they would do at a clinical workstation. Easily uploaded on a variety of products, Mobility is readily deployed because it is browser independent and scalable, providing facilities with virtually an unlimited number of user licenses. 

In addition to Synapse Mobility 3.0, Fujifilm will also be featuring its full range of medical informatics products at the 2012 SIIM conference in Orlando, Fla.  For more information on these products visit booth number 725 or log on to http://www.fujimed.com.

About Fujifilm

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. From an unrivaled selection of digital x-ray systems, to the Synapse® brand of PACS, RIS and cardiovascular products, to advanced women's health imaging systems, Fujifilm has products that are ideal for any size imaging environment. The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., supplies high quality, technologically advanced, FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information visit http://www.fujimed.com and http://www.fujinonendoscopy.com.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $25.8 billion**. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilmholdings.com.

*Synapse Mobility is not to be used for viewing mammography images.

** At an exchange rate of 86 yen to the dollar.

© 2012 FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. 

SOURCE  FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A.

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A.

CONTACT: Katie Reynolds Toomey, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., +1-203-602-3670, ktoomey@fujifilm.com

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

Nexon Acquires 14.7% Minority Interest in NCsoft

TOKYO, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXON Co., Ltd. ("Nexon") (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced that it has made a strategic investment in NCsoft Corporation ("NCsoft") (036570.SE), a global online game developer and publisher.  Nexon today acquired 3,218,091 shares of NCsoft in a private transaction from Chairman, CEO, and Founder Taek Jin Kim at a price per share of KRW 250,000 in cash, for a total acquisition cost of KRW 804,522,750,000.  As a result of this transaction, Nexon has become NCsoft's largest shareholder with a share ownership of 14.7 percent.

NCsoft, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, provides massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), such as Lineage, Lineage II, Aion, and Guild Wars, to its global user base.  NCsoft has generated KRW 608,878 million of revenue in the fiscal year 2011.

This transaction brings together NCsoft's strong pipeline of compelling IP and Nexon's leading international publishing platform and expertise in the operation of free-to-play online games.  This investment forms the basis of a long-term partnership, enabling both companies to leverage their strengths to facilitate attractive commercial opportunities.  By creating this strategic relationship, both Nexon and NCsoft strengthen their commitment to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences to users around the world.

NEXON Co., Ltd.  http://company.nexon.co.jp/

NEXON Co., Ltd. ("Nexon") (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world's first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions in the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services more than 50 online games in more than 100 countries and since its founding, Nexon has generated more than 1.3 billion player registrations. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

SOURCE  NEXON Co., Ltd.

NEXON Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Owen Mahoney, Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, 03-3523-7910

Web Site: http://company.nexon.co.jp

Protecting Corporate Secrets an Afterthought for Many European Firms

LONDON, June 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Less than half of mid-sized businesses across Europe (41 per cent) have plans in place
to protect intellectual property (IP) and corporate secrets, according to recent research
from global information management
[http://www.ironmountain.co.uk/whatwedo/document-storage-solutions ] company Iron Mountain
and PwC. More than half (54 per cent) believe that protecting intellectual property and
corporate secrets is less important than safeguarding customer, employee, business and
financial information.

    Information held in trust, such as customer and employee records, is subject to strict
compliance laws and is, therefore, important to protect. However, with the global IP
market now worth an estimated $180 billion a year, and studies showing that proprietary
information and trade secrets represent two thirds of an organisation's value, such an
apparently casual attitude to the management of Intellectual Property and other corporate
secrets not subject to external law could be leaving firms exposed to industrial espionage
and theft.

    Of the four industry sectors analysed, the IP-intensive pharmaceutical sector
performed the worst, with less than a third (30 per cent) including intellectual property
and corporate secrets in their information risk management and data protection
[http://www.ironmountain.co.uk/whatwedo/remote-data-protection ] plans. The financial
services (35 per cent), legal (38 per cent), manufacturing (49 per cent) and insurance (57
per cent) sectors performed only slightly better.

    "Companies quite rightly pay attention to preventing the inadvertent disclosure of
sensitive customer or employee information," said Christian Toon, head of information risk
at Iron Mountain Europe. "It is concerning, however, that so few companies implement an
integrated approach to information and records management
[http://www.ironmountain.co.uk/whatwedo/document-storage-solutions ] across the business.
Just imagine what could happen if valuable company secrets such as patents, product
designs, or go-to-market strategies fell into the hands of a rival."

    For Toon the research results underline a need for companies to develop a culture of
Corporate Information Responsibility (CIR): "A cultural shift is needed to engage all
employees in the protection of the organisation's information assets."

    About Iron Mountain:

    Iron Mountain [http://www.ironmountain.co.uk ] provides information management
services that help organisations look after their information at every stage of the
lifecycle. Iron Mountain offers records management and archive storage, digitising and
scanning services, off-site data protection and disaster recovery, as well as secure
shredding of confidential waste.

Source: Iron Mountain

For further information contact: Phil Riley, T: +32(0)470 901-952, E: publicrelations@emea.ironmountain.com; Or Lauren Wood, T: +44118-909-0909, E: publicrelations@emea.ironmountain.com

Education Portal Academy Launches 300th Free College Class, Reaches 172,000 Students in May

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley start-up, Education-Portal.com, has published its 300th video lesson as part of a growing library of 11 free college courses. The website helps students save time and money by educating them for free while giving them a clear path to earning widely transferable college credit.

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"There is a lot of buzz right now in the "free education" space with start-ups like Khan Academy, Coursera, and Udacity creating their own versions of free courses. We're doing something different here by building free courses that help students earn real college credit," says President and Co-founder, Ben Wilson.

Despite little marketing or PR, Education Portal Academy has grown virally since its launch, reaching 78,000 students in March, 121,000 students in April and 172,000 students in May.

"Although we've been amazed by the rate we're growing, there's no reason we shouldn't be reaching millions. Today's students are desperate for quality, free education, and we've removed all barriers to accessing our materials. We don't even require a login," says Wilson.

The video lessons are taught by 20 subject matter experts, many of whom have taught at institutions such as Stanford University, UCLA and Northwestern University. Each bite-sized lesson is 5-10 minutes long and designed to help students learn college-level material at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Education Portal Academy has received thousands of emails from students who are using the free courses to jump-start their education:

"This is a godsend for a single mom who is trying to put myself through college and start myself up again. Thank, thank, thank you."

"It is like you have your teacher with you 24/7."

Education Portal Academy is a self-funded venture by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Ben Wilson and Adrian Ridner. Their mission for the last 10 years has been to make education accessible using technology and innovation.

Learn more about Education Portal Academy: http://education-portal.com/academy/index.html.

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Education Portal Academy

CONTACT: Stacy Redd, +1-650-962-1200 x 518, sredd@education-portal.com

Web Site: http://education-portal.com/academy/index.html

VoX Communications Launches Fixed Price Calling Plans To India

Mobile Plans Are The Lowest Priced In The Industry For Calling Cell Phones In India

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pervasip Corp.'s (OTCQB: PVSP) wholly-owned subsidiary, VoX Communications, a cloud-based voice and video communications solutions, apps and services provider, is now offering fixed priced calling plans to India via its Android mobile voice app available in Google Play. The fixed priced plans now include calling to cell phones in India, and are significantly lower that the calling rates charged by other competitive carriers. 

VoX's Chief Marketing Officer, Barry MacCheyne, noted, "We have been working on fixed priced plans to several target countries for a while now, and are excited to introduce the first country that we have identified as a mass demand market.  International calling is still an area where the large carriers have managed to keep prices high and this creates a significant opportunity for companies like ours to compete and win in certain markets. Our prices are favorable to other Internet calling companies, such as Skype and Vonage, and we are excited to start rolling out this product. There will be several other countries that we have identified as great target markets for us and we will be releasing them in quick succession."   

A VoX user can subscribe entirely on a mobile phone and choose a U.S. phone number without leaving the interface, which makes the sign up process more pleasing than many competitors. The mobile VoIP paid plans for India start at $6.95 for 250 minutes, which is a low cost of entry for a high quality and reliable VoIP service offering. VoX also offers 500 minutes to India for $12.95 and 1,000 minutes for $24.95. These plans INCLUDE calls to cell phones, which are typically a higher price than calls to landlines. New subscribers can download the app for a free 60-minute trial and make calls to any country on the unlimited calling list or sign up for an India specific plan.   

Price comparison of competitive calling rates to India cell phones:

    AT&T                      28 cents a minute
    Verizon                   30 cents a minute
    Vonage                    16 cents a minute
    Skype                    9.2 cents a minute

    VoX Mobile               2.7 cents a minute
The VoX Mobile VoIP Android App can be viewed or downloaded here:

https://market.android.com/details?id=net.voxcorp

About VoX Communications: 
VoX Communications delivers VoIP and video telephone service anywhere in the world that has a stable broadband connection.  It recently entered the mobile VoIP services and applications arena so that its VoIP can utilize any 3G/4G or WiFi connection.  VoX differentiates itself through a unique combination of high quality voice services, flexible back-office capabilities and automated provisioning systems that enable a quick turn-up for app users who are looking for a second mobile phone line or low-cost international calling, without using any voice-plan minutes from their mobile phone carrier.  It offers a feature-rich, low-cost, high-quality alternative to traditional wireless phone services.  For more information, please visit http://www.voxcorp.net.

Forward-looking statements: The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity.  We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

AT PERVASIP:

Paul H. Riss
Chief Executive Officer
Ph: 212-404-7633
phriss@pervasip.com

SOURCE  Pervasip Corp.

Pervasip Corp.

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

Sony and LL COOL J Collaborate on Revolutionary My Connect Studio Software Application For the New Future Sounds VAIO® E 14P Series

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony and entertainment icon and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist LL COOL J have teamed up to offer the exclusive Future Sounds My Connect Studio package with the VAIO® E 14P laptop, announced this week (https://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/computer_peripheral/notebooks/release/63131.html?CSRT=4908689728909322742). A truly unique web-based software application envisioned by LL COOL J, My Connect Studio allows multiple artists and musicians to record, edit and produce new music together simultaneously in real-time from anywhere in the world, eliminating the geographical and economical barriers for musicians.

"Multiple musicians a thousand miles apart from each other can record music together in real time. My Connect Studio is how the future sounds," said LL COOL J.

LL COOL J will appear at the Manhattan Sony Store at 550 Madison Avenue on Wednesday, June 20 from 5:50 to 6:30 p.m. and demonstrate My Connect Studio live. The event is open to the public beginning at 4:00 p.m.

About Future Sounds My Connect Studio package with the VAIO E 14P Laptop

    --  Available today at Sony retail stores (http://www.store.sony.com) and other
        authorized dealers nationwide
    --  14-inch model in red and black wrap around design
    --  Dolby® Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology
    --  Includes Sony MDR-V55 DJ style headphones, styled to match
SOURCE  Sony Electronics

Sony Electronics

CONTACT: Melissa Dolan, Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-2986, Melissa.Dolan@am.sony.com

Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news

Updated Website for Dog Owners Has New Data About the Risks of Lepto

ST. JOSEPH, Mo., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) announces LeptoInfo.com has been updated to include new information on the spread of canine leptospirosis (lepto) in the United States and how pet owners can help lower the risks for their dogs.

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The website will be available for pet owners on June 1, 2012 in time for late spring and warmer weather when exposure to lepto increases due to higher humidity and rainfall, being outside more and added exposure to wildlife areas when hiking, camping, boating and swimming in parks and recreational areas.

"The updated website has a new look and feel, easy navigation and some great new information and tools. The website offers pet owners timely and important tips about how to assess their dogs' risk factors for lepto, as well as how to protect our pets against this serious and sometimes life-threatening disease," says Mark R. Kimsey, DVM, BIVI Senior Brand Manager, Canine Biologicals.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects dogs, other animal species and humans, and is an increasing concern in rural, suburban and urban areas where growing populations of raccoons, skunks, rodents and other wildlife animals are infected. The disease is indirectly spread by contact with water contaminated with urine from an infected animal, or it can be transmitted directly from dog to dog.

"Dog owners need to know that lepto is no longer only a disease of hunting dogs - even small dogs can get lepto just by going outside in their own back yards where wildlife has been or stepping in an infected puddle while on a walk," says Kimsey. "The good news is lepto vaccines are available to help protect against lepto disease."

About Boehringer Ingelheim

The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 145 affiliates and more than 44,000 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.

As a central element of its culture, Boehringer Ingelheim pledges to act socially responsible. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheim's endeavors.

In 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about $17.1 billion (13.2 billion euro). R&D expenditure in the business area Prescription Medicines corresponds to 23.5% of its net sales.

For more information, please visit http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/boehringerus. 

SOURCE  Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

CONTACT: Illinois Blasdel, +1-913-579-5958

Web Site: http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Lexus Heads to the Twitter Green for the U.S. Open Championship

Automaker gets golf fans in on the action with an engaging Twitter activation

TORRANCE, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tee up your questions, golf fans, for your chance to get answers from one of the game's top players. To gear up for the 2012 U.S. Open, Lexus is teaming up with professional golfer Peter Jacobsen to let enthusiasts in on the golfing action.

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As the exclusive automotive partner of the United States Golf Association (USGA), Lexus is going social with a Twitter opportunity that will put everyone in the golfing spirit. In the days leading up to the U.S. Open, fans are invited to "Ask Peter" by tweeting their questions to Peter Jacobsen using the #LexusGolf hashtag. Peter will answer questions via his Twitter handle (@JakeTrout) from the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion at this year's championship on Thursday, June 14. A select group of fans will receive personalized video responses from Peter.

"Utilizing Twitter to connect with our Lexus golf community lets everyone participate in the championship fun, even if they can't make it to this year's tournament," said Brian Smith, Lexus vice president of marketing. "The hashtag creates a virtual meeting place for our golf enthusiasts to share their love of the game while giving them the chance to interact with one of golf's most dynamic players."

Lexus is also putting fans to the test with trivia questions about the historic golf tournament using the #LexusGolf hashtag. Fans are encouraged to play along by following Lexus on Twitter (@Lexus) as the luxury automaker looks back at memorable moments in the championship's history in anticipation of the U.S. Open.

In addition to connecting with fans on Twitter, Lexus will host onsite, interactive activities for U.S. Open attendees. New to this year's event is the Lexus Challenge, a unique RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) card activation where guests will accrue points by swiping their Lexus Game Card throughout the course. Participants will compete for a trip for two to the 2013 U.S. Open. A golf swing simulator located inside the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion lets golf fans take a swing on a virtual Olympic Club course for the chance to win a new 2013 Lexus ES. Other activities in the Pavilion include a photo or video with the U.S. Open Championship Trophy or a superimposed photo with Lexus Golf Ambassadors that can be shared on Facebook. Lexus golf pros will also be available daily to sign autographs.

To participate in Lexus' Twitter trivia or ask Peter Jacobsen a question, visit http://www.twitter.com and search for #LexusGolf.

The 2012 U.S. Open Championship takes place June 14-17 at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

About Lexus

Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service from its 231 dealers. Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, offering five hybrids that provide the best in innovative technology and first-class luxury. When it began, Lexus offered two models of vehicles. Now, more than 20 years later, Lexus offers variations of 10 vehicles, from the sporty CT 200h hybrid to the V10 supercar, the LFA.

In early 2007, Lexus and the USGA announced their unprecedented multi-year partnership. The landmark agreement made Lexus the first automotive partner in USGA history and the official vehicle of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Amateur Championships. Lexus' golf interests include sponsorship of an impressive team of professional players and golf greats. The current Lexus golf roster features Annika Sorenstam, Natalie Gulbis, Peter Jacobsen, Jason Day, Raymond Floyd, Nick Watney, Mark O'Meara, Charles Howell III and Mark Pfeil.

In addition to Lexus' relationship with the USGA, the automaker has also created the Lexus Champions for Charity series of golf tournaments to benefit local charities across the U.S. Since its inception in 1989, Champions for Charity has generated more than $200 million for charities through more than 3,800 events.

About the USGA

The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA's working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.

The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game's history and funds an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA's Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.

For more information, visit http://www.usga.org.

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Lexus

CONTACT: Daphne Dobbs, Team One (for Lexus), +1-310-615-2109, daphne.dobbs@teamone-usa.com, or Kat Kirsch, Team One (for Lexus), +1-310-615-2179, kat.kirsch@teamone-usa.com

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

Stern Pinball Launches Much Anticipated X-Men Pinball Machine

World's Only Maker of Arcade Quality Pinball Announces Newest Addition to Comic Inspired Collection of Machines

MELROSE PARK, Ill., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's only maker of real pinball games, announced today the availability of the X-Men pinball machine based on the Marvel comic book series.The newest addition to the Stern collection celebrates X-Men, one of the most popular comic book series to date. X-Men will join Stern's revolutionary line-up of comic inspired machines including Spiderman, Iron Man and Batman.

Since the first appearance of X-Men in 1963, the characters in the Stan Lee series have resonated with millions of comic lovers. Now X-Men fans can experience the adventure first hand with a first of its kind pinball display. In this game, players can help gather their favorite X-Men to battle and defeat their villainous enemies. The game features seven main villains including Juggernaut, The Brotherhood of Mutants, The Hellfire Club, Shadow King, Sabertooth, Sentinels and Omega Red. The machine also features a Blackbird launcher and special game modes that touch on the most exciting events in the X-Men Universe.

"Stan Lee's compelling storytelling combined with his dynamic cast of X-Men have captured the hearts and imaginations of fans of all ages for almost 40 years," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and chairman of Stern Pinball. "The X-Men pinball machine celebrates Stan's much loved series and brings fans a whole new adventure right at their fingertips."

The X-Men game continues both the Stern Pinball and the Stern family tradition of producing quality pinball machines for young and old. The company traces its lineage to Philadelphia in the 1930s when Sam Stern entered the business of operating pinball games. Stern passed his lifelong enthusiasm for the game and the business of pinball to his son Gary Stern who founded Stern Pinball. Today pinball remains one of America's favorite pastimes.

    Pricing and Availability:         LE Model $7999 MSRP
                                       Pro Model $5699
                                       MSRP
To learn more about the X-Menpinball machine and Stern Pinball, visit http://www.sternpinball.com.

About Stern Pinball

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

Media Contact
Evie Carter
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Stern Pinball, Inc.

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

NEP Delivers Two New HD Television Production Trucks

Further expanding the Nation's largest fleet

PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NEP announced today the release of ND6 and Entourage, two new high-definition television production trucks.  Both facilities were designed and built from the ground up by NEP's engineering team at its in-house integration facility. Designed for flexibility and to meet the latest demands of the industry, ND6 and Entourage combine NEP's three decades of design and production experience with proven technology.

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"We begin every new design by analyzing the needs of our clients.  We leverage our extensive field experience to create a solution that will achieve our clients' production goals while meeting their technology and budgetary needs.  Anyone can buy the latest equipment, but at NEP, we believe true innovation is creating a total solution.  ND6 and Entourage are exciting examples of this innovation - designed to address the total scope of our clients' needs from start to finish," says NEP's CEO, Kevin Rabbitt.

ND6 was designed with a proven and widely preferred layout, already deployed across five additional trucks in the fleet.  This consistent layout creates efficiency on site by allowing production teams to move more easily between trucks.  With the addition of new technology, including support for multi-channel embedded audio, a Calrec Artemis Beam, and EVS XT3 servers ND6 continues NEP's tradition of evolutionary innovation and development.  A single-truck unit, ND6 features a large, three-tier control room, back-to-back layout in tape, a Grass Valley Kalypso switcher, Sony cameras, virtual monitor walls throughout, and can easily scale to meet a variety of production sizes and types. ND6 makes its debut supporting NBC's coverage of The Belmont Stakes on Saturday June 9th.   

Built for NEP Entertainment, Entourage will join NEP's fleet of the finest facilities designed specifically for the Entertainment Industry.  Combining an efficient solution in a spacious interior, Entourage offers a new approach to production, with enough room for a large production team even when a smaller technological footprint is required.  Housed in a single, 53 foot-long trailer, Entourage comes equipped with a Studer Vista 5 audio console, Sony MVS8000 switcher, and a discrete monitor wall in production.

George Hoover, NEPs chief technology officer, says, "Our in-house integration expertise supports our unique ability to translate our extensive, real-world experience into every step of the design and integration process, and Entourage and ND6 are no exception.  This experience touches everything, from layout, to technology selection, to wiring, to fit and finish. Our engineers are involved in the entire process and every detail, enhancing our ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and support our clients' needs on site."

About NEP:  NEP enables clients to execute, deliver, and display exceptional productions on any platform around the world. With three decades experience, more than 700 employees worldwide, and an industry-leading depth of resources, NEP provides complete solutions for any broadcast or live event.  Committed to innovation, they offer the latest technology and the best engineering expertise available. NEP is owned by American Securities, a private equity firm headquartered in New York, and management. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.nepinc.com.

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NEP

CONTACT: Meredith Knight, Communications Coordinator, +1-412-423-1339,  Meredith.knight@nepinc.com

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

MoMA's New Art-Making iPad App Features Art-Making Activities And Inspires Creative Play

ArtLab App is Now Available for Download on the iTunes App Store

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Museum of Modern Art introduces the MoMA Art Lab app for the Apple iPad, the Museum's first art-making app. Inspired by MoMA Art Labs, a series of interactive spaces at the Museum where kids and adults can engage with art through hands-on activities, the app offers an open-ended exploration of the various ways in which simple shapes and lines can be transformed into art. Through diverse learning activities and prompts for creative ideas, the Art Lab app encourages kids ages seven and up to think about artistic processes and experiment with shapes, lines, and colors--inspiring digital play.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/momas-new-art-making-ipad-app-features-learning-activities-and-inspires-creative-play-157613705.html

Activities, inspired by modern and contemporary artworks from MoMA's collection, include using virtual scissors to cut out shapes in the spirit of collages by Henri Matisse; shaking digital scraps of paper across the screen in homage to Jean (Hans) Arp's chance collages; covering rooms in colorful line designs, as in the work of Jim Lambie; and creating a sound composition based on art by Elizabeth Murray.

Art Lab's drawing pad includes shapes that can be stretched, rotated, and shrunk using zoom and pinch motions, tools to create straight or freeform lines in differing widths, and a palette of over a hundred vibrant colors. For extra inspiration, the app offers fun suggestions such as creating an entire city using only geometric shapes, making a person or an animal using only straight lines, creating a design using only circles or only triangles, and much more.

Artworks can be saved to the iPad's Camera Roll, or shared with friends and family or with MoMA by e-mail or Twitter.

Using Art Lab at home or at MoMA, children, families, artists, and designers will find inspiration and new ways of connecting with the Museum's collection.

MoMA Art Lab was produced by The Museum of Modern Art and designed and developed by RenderMonkey Design.

MoMA Art Lab is available through the iTunes App Store for $4.99.

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The Museum of Modern Art

CONTACT: MoMA, The Department of Communications, +1-212-708-9431

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

MaxInMotion(TM) seeks to resolve financial barriers for deserving young athletes

New non-profit reveals website and grant application process for youth sports groups

PHOENIX, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MaxInMotion(TM), a new not-for-profit foundation dedicated to helping financially disadvantaged Arizona youth participate in organized sports, launches its website today. MaxInMotion(TM) will provide much needed financial assistance to youth sports programs for underprivileged children and for the development of programs to include special needs populations in youth sports activities.  Starting today youth organizations from across Arizona can apply for grants and everyone can donate to help young people in their community by visiting http://www.maxinmotion.org.

MaxInMotion(TM) was founded in memory of Max Shacknai, who embodied the ideal young athlete: passionate, hard working, and incredibly committed to his teammates.  Upon sharing the news in honor of Max's birthday today Jonah Shacknai, Max's father and MaxInMotion(TM) President, said, "MaxInMotion(TM) will provide children from financially constrained families with opportunities to participate in organized sports to learn important life skills such as teamwork, commitment and the value of health and fitness. We believe it will create a long-lasting community impact."

Importantly, participation in youth sports enhances community values, interdependency, and collective responsibility.  Physical fitness prevents childhood obesity and has also been linked to reducing school dropout rates, teen pregnancy and high-risk behaviors, all of which pose tremendous consequences to our society.

MaxInMotion(TM) will be a strong financial ally to non-profit organizations that enroll children regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and special needs in recreational or competitive level teams.  Selected organizations must support soccer, baseball, basketball, or hockey, and emphasize character development, teamwork, academic excellence, and self-respect.

MaxInMotion(TM) has forged partnerships with two of the major sports franchises in Arizona, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Phoenix Suns Charities, to combine with their skills and experience in supporting youth sports.  In addition, the Foundation has developed a partnership with Arizona Youth Soccer Association and major hockey clubs and organizations throughout Arizona, so that participation in these important sports may also be promoted. 

The debut is timely given all of the cuts to school sports programs and the ever-shrinking budgets of community athletic programs. As a result there is a dire need to support youth in low-income communities who have drastically limited opportunities. 

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MaxInMotion

CONTACT: Christina Borrego, +1-602-721-5779, cborrego@riester.com

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

Comcast Helps Power The Digital Home With The Launch Of "Xfinity Home" Service In Pittsburgh

Broadband-Based System Enables Customers to Remotely Monitor Their Home and Control Digital Thermostats and Lights in Real-Time

PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity® Home across the company's Pittsburgh service area. Xfinity Home offers traditional home security components, like police and fire alarm protection backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, as well as the ability to remotely adjust digital thermostats, turn lights on or off and watch secure live streaming video from wireless cameras while away from home. The service also comes with the Xfinity Home app, which is available free for Apple or Android smartphones.

"Xfinity Home brings digital home monitoring to a new level,"said Mitch Bowling, Senior Vice President and General Manager of New Businesses for Comcast Cable. "It comes with a range of broadband-based technologies that empower customers to stay better connected to their home virtually anytime, anywhere."

Xfinity Home offers consumers the ability to create personalized settings that can do things like provide real-time e-mail or text alerts when doors open or close or when motion detectors report activity occurring inside or outside of the home. In addition, the service comes with a tablet-like touch screen with a menu of widgets that allow access to the latest weather, news, traffic, and sports scores.

In addition to 24/7 professional monitoring, Xfinity Home provides customers with the ability to:

    --  watch live streaming video of their home via wireless cameras;
    --  access security controls remotely via a Web portal or the Xfinity
        Security app for the iPhone or Android devices;
    --  manage home utilities like digital thermostats and lights;
    --  have more peace of mind since both battery and cellular backup helps
        ensure customers remain fully protected even in the event of a power
        outage.
"We're thrilled to introduce Xfinity Home to Pittsburgh area consumers," said Jim Samaha, senior vice president of Comcast's Keystone Region. "This state-of-the-art product leverages the power and flexibility of our fiber optic broadband network to bring a whole new level of innovation, choice and value to our customers."

Today, Comcast is selling Xfinity Home in three packages starting as low as $29.95 per month. Xfinity Home customers will also be eligible to receive up to a 20 percent discount on their homeowners' insurance. Visit http://www.xfinity.com/home for more information on pricing, equipment and additional features.

The service was first unveiled in Houston in mid-2010 and is continuing to roll out into various markets in the U.S.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

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Comcast Cable

CONTACT: Bob Grove, +1-412-595-8392, Robert_grove@cable.comcast.com

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

The New Mobile Enterprise: Hundreds of Apps, Thousands of Users, Millions of Documents

MobileIron Establishes the Foundation for Apps-Based Computing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the next 12-18 months, every major company around the world will have hundreds of mobile apps being used by thousands of users with access millions of documents. Mobile apps and content are becoming the primary way people do their work. This represents a fundamental computing shift that is as significant as the transition from mainframes to PCs. Building on its history of innovation, MobileIron, the leader in security and management for mobile apps, content, and devices, today announced the first complete security and management foundation for Mobile IT to make this transition to apps-based computing.

Delivering Apps at Scale: MobileIron Application Delivery Network

Problem: In the BlackBerry era, a small percentage of employees carried smartphones, and they each used one application: wireless email. In the post-BlackBerry era, most employees will carry mobile devices, and they will collectively use hundreds of apps to do their work. The task of provisioning hundreds of apps to thousands of people will crush corporate networks under the bandwidth requirements of fast and reliable downloads. This problem is aggravated by the sheer size of the content-rich mobile apps many organizations are now building. Five years ago, a 2MB app was rare. Now, 1GB apps are common, especially for sales mobilization and collateral delivery.

Solution: The MobileIron Application Delivery Network (ADN) is the industry's first solution for scalable app provisioning in the enterprise. The MobileIron ADN lets Mobile IT reliably deliver apps of any size to any number of devices without impacting the corporate network. The ADN offloads the actual download of the apps onto a secure global backbone. It is tightly integrated with MobileIron Apps@Work, the industry's first and leading private app storefront for distributing enterprise apps. The MobileIron ADN, in combination with Apps@Work, gives Mobile IT real-world scale for the company-wide deployment of mobile apps.

Preventing Data Loss: MobileIron Docs@Work

Problem: The majority of enterprise content is distributed through email or SharePoint. Email attachments and documents with proprietary data represent the single biggest Data Loss Prevention (DLP) challenge in the mobile enterprise. Any app on a mobile device, authorized or not, has the potential to open and transfer these confidential documents to untrusted clouds.

Solution: MobileIron Docs@Work is the industry's first solution to offer end-to-end security for both ActiveSync email attachments and SharePoint content. Docs@Work provides secure transport, local storage, viewing, and data wiping.

    --  Email attachments can be encrypted by MobileIron before they reach the
        device.
    --  On the device, within the native iOS email experience, only Docs@Work
        has the ability to decrypt and view them; unauthorized third-party apps
        are blocked from accessing these attachments.
    --  With SharePoint, documents can be published directly to Docs@Work for
        secure storage and viewing on the device.
    --  Docs@Work is unique because it secures both ActiveSync email and
        SharePoint, and integrates tightly with MobileIron policy and AD groups.
Securing Apps on Android: MobileIron App Connect for Android

Problem: Enterprise app development today is heavily centered on iOS, while Android adoption has been slowed by fragmentation. For Android to be a reliable part of an enterprise apps strategy, Mobile IT must be able to easily secure apps data across supported Android devices and OS versions.

Solution: App Connect for Android creates a secure environment for mobile enterprise apps that prevents data loss, preserves the native user experience, and works across supported Android devices and OS versions. App Connect for Android has three components:

    --  Advanced app wrapping technology to encapsulate the app with minimal
        developer intervention
    --  Integration with MobileIron security policies and groups
    --  Segmentation of personal and trusted apps data on the device
With App Connect for Android, each business app becomes a secure container that is managed through the MobileIron console.  App Connect encrypts data, provides a single sign-on, and segments professional from personal data to enforce security and privacy, while retaining a native user experience to drive adoption. Trusted apps can share data with each other, but not with personal apps on the device, providing Mobile IT with unprecedented control over enterprise data on Android without forcing end users to change their behavior.

"Our customers are aggressively mobilizing their business processes," said Bob Tinker, CEO, MobileIron. "Mobile IT moves fast and, as the category leader, we deliver well-architected innovations. With the MobileIron App Delivery Network, Docs@Work, and App Connect for Android, our customers can go big with mobile."

About MobileIron
Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner, Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software 2012, MobileIron has been chosen by thousands of organizations that are transforming their businesses through Mobile IT. Available as an on-premise or a cloud solution, MobileIron was purpose-built to secure and manage mobile apps, content, and devices for global companies. MobileIron was the first to deliver key innovations such as multi-OS mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and BYOD privacy controls. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

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This communication is merely intended to outline MobileIron's intentions and does not represent a commitment, obligation, or promise to deliver products or services to customers at any specific time in the future. Additionally customers should not rely on this information when making a purchase decision.

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MobileIron

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

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

Choosecartons.com: Because Packaging Matters

Evergreen Packaging® Launches Viral Campaign Highlighting Environmental Benefits of Paper Packaging

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Packaging announces the launch of choosecartons.com, an interactive website designed to educate and encourage consumers to consider the eco-friendly attributes of packaging in their purchasing decisions.  Choosecartons.com raises awareness of the environmental benefits of paper carton packaging and promotes carton recycling. 

"Consumers have conveyed that packaging is a major driver in their green purchases," states Erin Reynolds, senior marketing manager for Evergreen Packaging.  "We believe it's important for consumers to be aware of the environmental attributes paper cartons offer, and choosecartons.com will help raise that awareness."

Cartons are light-weight and have a great product-to-package ratio. If consumers choose a product in a carton, they are taking home an average of 94% product and only 6% package. In addition, cartons are made with renewable materials - more than 70 percent of the Evergreen carton is made from paper, all from trees from responsibly managed forests.

Choosecartons.com provides a fun, resourceful platform for those already green-leaning consumers to promote cartons and a resource for others to get more information.

"Choosecartons.com allows visitors to share facts about why consumers can feel good about purchasing products in cartons," says Reynolds. "For consumers who feel strongly about their packaging choices, the site provides a number of interactive tools to share carton advocacy with social media audiences, brands and retailers."

As part of the campaign, Evergreen Packaging is also making a monetary donation to Habitat for Humanity®.  As the carton message grows virally and more join the CHOOSECARTONS conversation, the donation amount to Habitat for Humanity will increase. 

At choosecartons.com you can share carton eco-facts, play the interactive Carton Checkout game, obtain useful green tips, get information on carton recycling and be inspired by recycled-carton art. In addition, consumers who want to spread the news about cartons to civic organizations and schools will find downloadable presentations and hand-outs.

For more details, visit choosecartons.com. Join the conversation!  Follow @choosecartons on Twitter and via Facebook at facebook.com/choosecartons. 

About Evergreen Packaging®
Evergreen Packaging is a global leader in creating fiber-based packaging solutions customized to deliver product freshness and brand distinction. Evergreen Packaging is a vertically integrated packaging company, delivering total solutions of barrier paperboard, technical expertise, equipment and service.

Evergreen Packaging cartons have the eco-friendly attributes consumers want: more than 70 percent of the carton is made from paper derived from a renewable resource: trees. Cartons are also recyclable for an increasing number of households. In addition, our cartons are made with renewable energy - over 50% of the energy used to make the paper in our carton comes from biomass.

SOURCE  Evergreen Packaging

Evergreen Packaging

CONTACT: Aquinas Early, +1-901-260-4151, aearly@archermalmo.com, or Erin Reynolds, +1-901-230-5599, erin.reynolds@everpack.com

Web Site: http://choosecartons.com

Start Off Your Sporting Summer by Nailing Down Your Pub for Euro 2012

LONDON, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    This summer, find EURO 2012 pubs [http://www.matchpint.co.uk/watch-live-euro-2012 ]
with MatchPint - the UK's number one sports pub finder.

    As excitement builds ahead of the EURO 2012 kick-off, thousands of thirsty football
fans are trawling up and down the UK in search of the best pubs in which to watch the
drama unfold. Already, questions and theories are being analysed over cold ones at the
bar: Will Roy's revolution be a success? Can anyone beat Spain? Does Stewart Downing
actually know how to play football? When the tournament starts in earnest, however, fans
will want to ensure that not a moment goes by without their eyes glued to the screen.

    For a miniscule number of UK residents, a tiny little screen and a six-pack of tinnies
at home will have to suffice. Largely speaking, these are people who have picked up
near-fatal injuries playing Ultimate Frisbee in Regents Park, or gingers who can no longer
move on account of the terrible sun burn picked up in the country's recent heat-wave.

    For the rest of the UK's football fans, however, the hunt for pubs showing EURO 2012
starts now. Two questions will be on these explorers' lips, though. How do I know which
games will be shown by each pub, and how do I find out if the pub has a beer garden for me
to enjoy the sun in?

    The answer is, of course, MatchPint. The website [http://www.matchpint.co.uk ] and
free iPhone app [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/matchpint/id502468923?mt=8 ] tell punters
exactly which EURO 2012 pubs will be showing which matches. Naturally, almost every pub
and bar in the land will be showing England vs. France, but what about Holland vs.
Denmark, or Italy vs. Croatia? Because pubs and bars themselves update the fixture
schedules, if a pub is listed under a particular match, the game will definitely be on -
no more running around looking for somewhere to watch the game in the rain.

    Furthermore, punters can look through the list of bars and pubs showing EURO 2012 and
find out if they have gardens, whether the commentary will be on, or even, whether the pub
has an outdoor screen to watch whilst puffing away on a stogie and sipping a
thirst-quenching yard of cider.

    As well as finding the perfect pub for football, MatchPint can also help you find pubs
to watch International Rugby, Test Cricket, Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Olympics and much
more.

    Contact: dom@matchpint.co.uk; +44-203-294-6800

Source: MatchPint

The Nikon 1 "Small Moments are Huge" Program Joins Celebrities and Consumers in an Online Community to Share Photos of Life's Great Moments on Facebook for a Good Cause

Ashton Kutcher, Hilary Duff, Derek Hough, Brit Morin and The Buried Life, Among Others, Share Their Photo Galleries

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has launched the Small Moments are Huge online community photo gallery to encourage digital camera users to celebrate meaningful, everyday moments. The new community, which will be hosted on the Nikon USA page on Facebook, brings together an impressive roster of celebrity Guest Stars and their fans to inspire and promote the sharing of their small but memorable moments.

The Small Moments are Huge program kicked off with the help of some of today's most influential personalities in television, film, music and technology. Giving fans a unique opportunity to get an inside look into the small moments that create joy and inspiration in these otherwise private lives, Nikon has teamed up with actor, producer and social media influencer Ashton Kutcher; actress and recording artist Hilary Duff; Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars; lifestyle expert and tech startup CEO BritMorin; and documentarians Dave Lingwood, Ben Nemtin, and Duncan and Jonnie Penn of The Buried Life. Each Guest Star will have their own photo gallery with images captured exclusively by Nikon's revolutionary Nikon 1 J1 cameras. Combining versatility and creativity like never before, the Nikon 1 system offers amazing image quality with a balance of high speed performance, take-anywhere-portability and the freedom of a compact interchangeable lens system. 

"Nikon encourages people to capture and share memorable moments in their lives, big or small, and with the introduction of the Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system, we're making it easier for consumers to capture these moments through high quality images with confidence," said Lisa Baxt, senior communications manager for Nikon Inc. "Through the Small Moments are Huge program, people will get the chance to share the important moments in their lives in an online community where everyday inspiration and fun can be celebrated."

Fans can join the Guest Stars and upload their own "small moments" to the community gallery on Nikon's Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/NKIQiP which will be available for fans to upload and share their images throughout 2012. Additionally, for every photo uploaded, Nikon will donate $1 to The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island up to $50,000.

"We are so honored to partner with Nikon on this amazing program that celebrates life's small moments," said Matthew Campo, Executive Director at The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. "The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island understands the importance of cherishing and preserving every moment, so we are thrilled to be a part of this initiative that is supporting our mission of providing a home-away-from-home for families with sick children."

Categories have been set up to make it easy for fans to tag and enjoy the images, including Exploration, Accomplishments & Challenges, Love, Humor, Peace & Comfort, Joy, Sweet & Savory, Luck, Mischief, and Strength & Power. There is no limit to the number of photos that can be shared in the community. The Nikon USA page on Facebook has a current community of more than 1.4 million passionate fans engaged in capturing and sharing their photography. Consumers are also encouraged to follow the program through Nikon's Twitter handle, @NikonUSA, and the celebrity Guest Stars' Twitter handles via the program tag #Nikon1Moment.

QUOTES FROM CELEBRITY GUEST STARS
"As a new mom, I know how important it is to cherish and preserve everyday moments," said Hilary Duff. "This program is a great way for me to personally share my moments, and I hope my fans participate by picking up a camera to capture and share the things that inspire them, make them laugh, or comfort them."

"I've always been a real fan of photography and have been shooting with a Nikon for years," said Derek Hough. "I own a D-SLR but using the Nikon 1 as part of this program has given me more flexibility and creativity to capture images on the go. With a hectic schedule, it's been great to be able to easily document those small moments you'd otherwise forget."

"I'm constantly looking for ways to discover and share, and the Nikon's Small Moments are Huge program has been a great way to look at everyday life a little differently," said Brit Morin. "I think small moments add up to make life more beautiful, and it's really so fun participate in a community that challenges people to think about their own personal experiences and share them with others."

"We have always believed that life is a gift and that we should take advantage of each day," said Duncan Penn of The Buried Life. "We are constantly looking for ways to connect and mobilize our fans and Nikon's Small Moments are Huge program not only gives us a way to share our experiences, but it also is a way for our fans to share and make a difference by supporting a great cause."

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the new Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. In 2011, production of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 65 million, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics.  For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @NikonUSA.

About The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is the 100th House of over 300 Ronald McDonald House programs worldwide. Located in New Hyde Park, NY, the House accommodates families in a warm and supportive environment. For over 25 years, RMH-LI has been a home-away-from-home for over 17,000 families in the United States and more than 80 countries around the world who are dealing with the pain of having a child undergoing medical treatment at nearby hospitals. To learn more, visit http://www.rmhlongisland.org.

SOURCE  Nikon Inc.

Nikon Inc.

CONTACT: Geoff Coalter, gcoalter@mww.com, or Robin Theis, rtheis@mww.com, both of MWW Group, +1-201-507-9500, press.nikonusa.com

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

Tailgate Clothing Launches an Online Retail Offering for Vintage College, Car & Bar T-Shirts

From your alma mater or your favorite school, sports legend, automobile or bar you'll be ready for the next summer event, with Tailgate Clothing's latest e-commerce experience

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailgate Clothing Company (http://www.tailgateclothing.com), an online retail store for authentic vintage t-shirts and clothing, including college teams, bars, cars & sports legends, today announced the launch of its latest retail offering. The e-commerce offering features the highest quality t-shirts and clothing for the entire family.

Tailgate Clothing's latest online offering provides customers with free shipping on every order, same day shipping and no-questions-asked returns for every item sold on the site. New arrivals are scheduled on a monthly basis and many come from the exclusive College Vault line of vintage college logos and designs.

Said Jimmy Olsson, CEO of Tailgate Clothing "We are excited to be back up and running with our new retail site and great new product offering."

"This is a great first step for our new site. We will continue to evolve the site and add new designs and curated products that pertain to the Tailgate lifestyle," says Todd Snyder, Tailgate Clothing's Creative Director and Founder.

This week, consumers can shop for t-shirts featuring designs for the Michigan Wolverines, Iowa Hawkeyes, Duke Blue Devils and numerous other college teams; as well as subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter announcing the latest arrivals and special deals.

About Tailgate Clothing Co.

Tailgate Clothing Co. established in 1997, seeks to be the leading brand of quality collegiate and licensed apparel offering classic, vintage American styling. We take American classics and make them new again. To see the latest items, visit http://www.tailgateclothing.com . You can follow Tailgate Clothing on Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest.

Contact:
Lani Tarozzi
212-255-0068
lani@tailgateclothing.com

SOURCE  Tailgate Clothing

Tailgate Clothing

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

Verizon Wireless Is Bringing The Power Of Its 4G LTE Network To Bedford, Pennsylvania

BEDFORD, Pa., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Bedford on June 21.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can use their 4G LTE wireless devices in Bedford to surf the Web, listen to music, stream live video, take advantage of thousands of applications, and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.             

When Verizon Wireless turns on its 4G LTE network in Bedford, customers who live in, or visit, Bedford and along a portion of the Interstate 70 and Interstate 76-Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.

"The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is bringing customers a blazingly fast wireless data service that covers more than two-thirds of the nation," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "With the 4G LTE network, customers can leverage the speed and connectivity through a variety of 4G LTE devices to connect with family, friends and colleagues, and push the boundaries of communication."

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population in 258 markets across the country and offers more than six times the geographic coverage of its nearest competitor's 4G LTE network.  Verizon Wireless customers looking to experience the nation's fastest 4G network can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, available in stores and online in the coming weeks.

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

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, Laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWlaura; Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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

Verizon Wireless is Bringing the Power of Its 4G LTE Network to Sharon, Pennsylvania

SHARON, Pa., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Sharon on June 21.  With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can use their 4G LTE wireless devices in Sharon to surf the Web, listen to music, stream live video, take advantage of thousands of applications, and stay in touch with family and friends, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.             

When Verizon Wireless turns on its 4G LTE network in Sharon, customers who live in, or visit, the Sharon area including Hermitage and Farrell will have access to the nation's fastest 4G network.

"The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is bringing customers a blazingly fast wireless data service that covers more than two-thirds of the nation," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "With the 4G LTE network, customers can leverage the speed and connectivity through a variety of 4G LTE devices to connect with family, friends and colleagues, and push the boundaries of communication."

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population in 258 markets across the country and offers more than six times the geographic coverage of its nearest competitor's 4G LTE network.  Verizon Wireless customers looking to experience the nation's fastest 4G network can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets, mobile hotspots, smartphones and more, including the new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, available in stores and online in the coming weeks.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.   

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and a list of current markets.   

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, Laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com

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

Eat24 Teaches Siri to Cook

It Doesn't Kill Zombies (Well, Maybe If You Stab One with a Chopstick). Meet Your New Favorite App.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eat24.com, the world's largest web and mobile food delivery and takeout platform, announced today the release of a groundbreaking new iPhone app that allows users to search, find and order from over 20,000 interactive restaurant menus in more than 750 cities nationwide. To ensure that each customer's experience is flawless from start to finish, Eat24 integrated 24/7 live chat support into the free app, a first in the industry.

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"Our app is designed to put our top-notch customer service in your pants," says Eat24 Co-Founder Nadav Sharon. "We're excited that users can now place their food delivery order while commuting, so dinner is waiting when they get home, or use Current Location to order takeout nearby."

Eat24's app lets users search for a specific cuisine, restaurant or even a particular dish. It remembers user preferences such as favorite restaurants, payment information and past orders for easy re-ordering.

Eat24's iPhone app includes 24/7 live chat and order status support, which is unique in the industry. It manages every aspect of the delivery experience, and with mobile live chat, push notifications and SMS, users can keep tabs on their order without losing precious minutes. When ordering via the new app, users can continue to enjoy their favorite Eat24 coupon codes and exclusive offers through Eat24's free VIP loyalty program.

"We know that over 80% of our users check their order status from a mobile device," Nadav observes. "We don't know if they're in a cab, passed out on the couch or even wearing clothes. But everyone wants to know when their food will arrive, which is why our live chat support is one of our most popular features. We had to ensure this functionality was built-in to our app."

The app is available now for free at the Apple App Store, which means Eat24 fans are just a few taps away from "dinner is served." Find out more about Eat24 at http://www.Eat24.com.

About Eat24

Eat24, the premier destination for fast and easy online food ordering, brings users access to over one million dishes from 20,000 local restaurants in 750 cities nationwide. Through the company's free service on Eat24.com, customers can search for local restaurants by cuisine, dish or proximity to home, read user reviews, receive exclusive discounts and complete their order in one streamlined process from start to finish. Founded in 2008, Eat24 is a privately held company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. To learn more about Eat24, please visit http://www.Eat24.com, facebook.com/eat24hours and http://twitter.com/eat24.

SOURCE  Eat24.com

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Eat24.com

CONTACT: media@eat24.com

Web Site: http://www.Eat24.com

Blancco's Expansion Into Russia Coincides With European Growth

MOSCOW, June 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Blancco expands its operations into Russia following an almost 25% jump in 2011 global
sales and increased concerns in Europe over data security

    Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, this week extended its international reach into Russia with the opening
of branch operations in Moscow. Blancco's expansion into Russia follows the opening of an
office in the Benelux region last month after a nearly 40% jump in 2011 sales in the
region.

    Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder of Blancco, believes the company is ready to quickly
increase its market reach throughout Russia. "There is a growing demand amongst
corporations and government bodies in Russia for tighter data security," he stated.

    "A number of our larger international clients with operations in Russia expressed a
desire for us to expand our presence in this region.

    "Unfortunately, many corporations and government entities operating in Russia are
leaving themselves open to costly data breaches because they do not yet have an official
data erasure policy. With 15 international offices around the world, Blancco is committed
to helping organizations secure their data and meet regulatory compliance."

    Blancco's presence in Russia will offer increased support for a growing customer base
in this region, while continuing to build awareness about regulatory requirements and the
importance of secure data erasure as IT security best practice.

    "Blancco's Russian operations will have the capability to conduct both onsite and
offsite data erasure, minimizing the risk of data leakage.

    "Having just received the internationally recognized Common Criteria
[http://campaign.blancco.com/cc-certified-product ] certification Evaluation Assurance
Level (EAL) 3+, Blancco realizes the importance of rigorous adherence to erasure
standards."

    Blancco is showcasing its wide range of secure erasure solutions at stand D1.3 at
Infosecurity Russia in Moscow on 26th - 28th September 2012. The trade show takes place at
Crocus Expo, Hall 8, Moscow, Russia.

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.

   
    Media Interviews:

    Mr. Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder, Blancco Oy Ltd
    +358-50-585-2885
    kim.vaisanen@blancco.com

    Kari Talvitie, Country Manager, ZAO Blancco
    +7-985-369-1740
    kari.talvitie@blancco.com

Source: Blancco Oy Ltd.

Baker & Taylor Strikes Deal to Make Harry Potter Available Within its eBook Platform

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, the world's largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products, announced today that it has reached an agreement with author J.K. Rowling's website, Pottermore, that will allow the entire Harry Potter book series to be available digitally to all customers of its ebook platform.  Via the Blio ebook reader, the content is live as of today on Windows-based devices, and will be rolling out on other iOS and Android devices soon. 

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Under the agreement, customers can access Harry Potter ebooks through any ecommerce book store where the Blio ereader is available.  Then readers can enjoy the content on the device of their choice, including tablets, mobile phones and computers. Blio is an engaging and innovative e-reading application that runs on devices with iOS, Android or Windows operating systems.       . 

"Millions of readers have delighted in J.K. Rowling's popular wizarding series in its printed format, and now many, many more are poised to discover that literary magic in the electronic version through Blio," said Bob Nelson, president of Baker & Taylor's Digital Group. "As Baker & Taylor expands the distribution channels for ebook content, we are always striving to bring the best content to our customers.  Our agreement with Pottermore is just another example of our mission to provide the complete package - an excellent ecommerce store, with the best content, and a great ereader to consume that content.  "

"We are very excited to have Baker & Taylor's ebook platform integrated into Pottermore.  The Blio ereader is an important and growing player in the ebook retail space - adding new distribution channels for the Harry Potter content with device manufacturers, mobile carriers and retailers," said Charlie Redmayne, CEO of Pottermore.

To learn more about Blio, go to Blio.com or to http://www.Baker-Taylor.com, or follow us on Twitter at @Blioreader and @BakerandTaylor.

About Baker & Taylor
Baker & Taylor, Inc. (http://www.baker-taylor.com) is the world's largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products. The company leverages its unsurpassed worldwide distribution network to deliver rich content in multiple formats, anytime and anywhere. Baker & Taylor offers cutting-edge digital media services and innovative technology platforms to thousands of publishers, libraries and retailers worldwide. Baker & Taylor also offers industry-leading customized library services and retail merchandising solutions. Baker & Taylor is proud to power Blio (blioreader.com), the world's most flexible, engaging and revolutionary e-Reading application. Charlotte, N.C.-based Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity fund managed by Castle Harlan, Inc., a leading private equity investment firm.

Baker & Taylor and the Baker & Taylor logo are trademarks of Baker & Taylor, Inc. Blio is a trademark of K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned for identification purposes may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Baker & Taylor

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Baker & Taylor

CONTACT: Baker & Taylor, Kimberly Kuo, +1-704-998-3118, Kimberly.Kuo@Baker-Taylor.com

Web Site: http://www.Baker-Taylor.com

Standards Announcements Highlight Applied Communication Sciences' Industry Leadership

Instrumental in ATIS' Emergency Telecommunication Service Roadmap and OIF's OSS Control Plane Management Whitepaper

PISCATAWAY, N.J., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping to define industry standards that shape today's communications technology development has been a hallmark of Applied Communication Sciences dating back to its days as part of Telcordia and -- before that -- Bell Communications Research (Bellcore). Two recent standards-related announcements from ATIS and the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) once again highlight the company's involvement and leadership in influencing the direction of future technologies that impact the global communications industry.

"We have a long, rich heritage with involvement in industry standards bodies; in fact, much of the U.S. communications infrastructure that exists today is the result of our standards work over the last three decades," said Brent Greene, president and CEO at Applied Communication Sciences. "These announcements underscore our ongoing commitment to apply our expertise on behalf of our clients and the industry to shape the future development of communications technologies."

ATIS, the leading technical planning and standards development organization for the information, entertainment and communications industry, announced its standards roadmap to enable the deployment of Emergency Telecommunications Service (ETS) within Next Generation Networks (NGNs). Applied Communication Sciences' Viqar Shaikh is the vice-chair of the ATIS Packet Technologies and Systems Committee (PTSC), the lead group that oversaw the ETS standards development.

"Our work involves extensive collaboration with other standards development organizations where we hold a leadership role, including ITU-T, IETF, 3GPP, among others," said Shaikh, principal systems engineer at Applied Communication Sciences. "Our reach across these organizations gives us a unique, very informed industry perspective into how these standards inter-relate and affect each other, which is immensely valuable for our clients."

The only industry group uniting representatives from data and optical networking disciplines, the OIF recently distributed a whitepaper entitled "Management Plane Support for Control Plane Networks" that addresses the OSS Control Plane challenges associated with Optical Transport Evolution. Applied Communication Sciences' Doug Zuckerman served as OIF OAM&P working group chair, and was responsible for soliciting input and approval of the paper's standards-based content from OIF stakeholders (e.g., carriers and systems vendors) as well as industry organizations such as TM Forum.

"This paper focuses on the interaction of the management and control planes of an optical network, and required consensus from tier-one carriers and vendors," said Zuckerman, senior scientist at Applied Communication Sciences. "In championing the paper, we coalesced key decision-makers from a wide variety of backgrounds and agendas to advance a critical technology agreement for the industry."

Applied Communication Sciences maintains ongoing leadership roles in a wide array of standards development organizations, including: 3GPP, 3GPP2, ATIS, ETSI, IEEE, IETF, ITU-T, NESCO-Smart Grid Security, OMA, Open Geospatial Consortium, OSA/OIDA, SAE Avions System Division, Small Cell Forum, TIA, TM Forum, Utilities Telecom Council and WiMAX Forum. In many cases, multiple company representatives serve on various committees within these organizations.

About Applied Communication Sciences
Applied Communication Sciences (formerly Telcordia Advanced Technology Solutions) delivers advanced research, consulting and engineering to enable government agencies, telecom carriers and commercial enterprises to fully exploit the future of communications and information technologies. Drawing on its Telcordia, Bellcore and Bell Labs heritage, Applied Communication Sciences excels at creating innovative technologies and services to solve the most difficult, complex information and communications problems. The company is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. Visit Applied Communication Sciences at: http://www.appcomsci.com.

SOURCE  Applied Communication Sciences

Applied Communication Sciences

CONTACT: Craig Vielguth, Applied Communication Sciences, +1-732-699-4600, cvielguth@appcomsci.com; Daniel Rhodes or Kyle Loomis, Global Results Communications (GRC), +1-949-608-0276, acs@globalresultspr.com

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

JNBridge Releases New Version Of JMS Adapters With Support For Oracle Advanced Queuing

Customers can now integrate .NET applications and BizTalk Server with Oracle AQ

BOULDER, Colo., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JNBridge, (http://www.jnbridge.com), a leading provider of interoperability tools that connect Java and .NET Frameworks both on the ground and in the cloud, today announced support for Oracle Advanced Queuing (AQ) in its JMS Adapters for .NET and for BizTalk Server. With this offering, JNBridge offers the first solution that integrates Microsoft BizTalk Server or Microsoft .NET-based software with Oracle AQ, and facilitates the integration of the Oracle Retail Integration Bus (RIB) with BizTalk Server.

The JNBridge JMS Adapters enable enterprises to integrate any existing Java Message Service (JMS) infrastructure with BizTalk Server or with .NET Framework-based desktop applications, server solutions and cloud deployments. The Adapters support any vendor's JMS that complies with the JMS 1.1 specification. Stand-alone Oracle AQ does not support JNDI, a Java Enterprise mechanism that provides standardized interoperability between clients and directory and remote services. Previous versions of the JNBridge JMS Adapters could not connect to the proprietary interface which replaces JNDI in Oracle AQ. 

The latest versions of the JMS Adapter for .NET and the JMS Adapter for BizTalk Server include a simple JNDI implementation that hides the proprietary API from users. In addition to supporting stand-alone Oracle AQ, new configuration guides provide details on correctly deploying Oracle AQ to Oracle WebLogic so that external JMS clients, like the adapters, are supported.

"Customers have specifically asked for the ability to support Oracle RIB with BizTalk Server," explained Wayne Citrin, CTO of JNBridge. "We have seen several large retailers who wanted to implement RIB, but maintain existing BizTalk business logic and messaging. If interoperability is impossible, customers must either scrap proven implementations or forego new solutions--and nobody wins.  At JNBridge, we have  recognized that providing configuration and "how-to" guides, integration components and technical support, particularly for proof-of-concept trials, makes IT departments successful--and everybody wins."

Availability

The latest versions of the JMS Adapters for .NET and for BizTalk Server are available today. To download and purchase please visit: (http://www.jnbridge.com/downloads.htm). For more information on JNBridge, please visit (http://www.jnbridge.com).

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About JNBridge

JNBridge connects Java and .NET Framework-based components and applications together with tools and adapters that are fast, simple to use and remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability, both in the cloud and on the ground. See what JNBridge can do in 3.5 minutes on (http://www.jnbridge.com/videoscribe.htm).

JNBridge is a privately-held company based in Boulder, Colorado. Celebrating 10 years, JNBridge counts 25 percent of the Fortune 100 as its customers. The company has more than 500 unique customers in 40 countries that use its award-winning solutions in a wide variety of applications in financial services, insurance, media, manufacturing and other industries. Please visit (http://www.jnbridge.com) for more information.

Contact information:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  JNBridge

JNBridge

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

mFoundry Launches Mobile Banking Solution for Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- mFoundry, North America's largest mobile banking and payments provider, today announced Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union (ELFCU) has launched ELFCUmobile, a full-featured mobile banking solution that includes native mobile applications, mobile Web and SMS/text banking.

At more than $1 billion in assets, ELFCU is an Indianapolis, IN-based credit union serving more than 60,000 members. ELFCU wanted to offer a mobile channel to serve its membership nationwide, including a large, tech-savvy user base that relies on remote access to manage their accounts. Forty percent of members use the credit union's eBranch versus a physical ELFCU branch.

ELFCU began its search for a mobile banking vendor more than a year ago. It was important to the credit union to find a solution that offered not only the standard mobile banking features members wanted, such as apps and remote deposit, but also a flexible platform that would allow for easily adding new features and functionality over time. ELFCU also required integration with its new Open Solutions core.

"After a thorough evaluation of leading mobile banking vendors, our selection committee unanimously selected mFoundry as the best option to meet our members' mobile banking needs," said Tim Greene, AVP of eCommerce. "mFoundry provided a direct integration to our core system, allowing all members to enroll in mobile banking. mFoundry's hosted solution also gave us comfort with scaling the solution and adding new features with little to no disruption of our members' banking activity."

mFoundry's mBanking solution is built on a flexible, fully-hosted architecture that enables customers to quickly deploy and scale their mobile banking solution across the membership base. The mFoundry cloud-based mobile banking solution is the leading offering in the U.S., currently the choice of more than 675 financial institutions, including 1/3 of the top 50 U.S. banks and credit unions. Nearly 10MM users rely on mFoundry's Mobile Financial Services Network to complete mobile banking transactions on a daily basis.

"mFoundry serves banks and credit unions of all sizes," said Drew Sievers, Co-Founder and CEO of mFoundry. "ELFCU is a perfect example of how a credit union can leverage the mobile channel to serve remote members more effectively. ELFCU can now provide members with a wide range of banking services, such as account management, mobile deposit or two-way text alerts, to manage their banking relationship from virtually any device. With the large percentage of ELFCU members that rely on remote access, mobile is sure to become the most popular channel for members in the months to come."

After only a soft launch of the mobile solution in early May, the credit union has 1,101 unique users using ELFCUmobile with 780 using the app, 518 using Web banking, and 120 using text banking. Members have logged 6,726 sign-ons of which 1,639 viewed account details/history and 440 completed remote deposit capture of checks via photo (statistics current as of May 31, 2012).

ELFCUmobile features native mobile banking applications for Apple iOS, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry devices. ELFCU also supports mobile remote deposit capture for its smartphone users; members simply take a photo of a check and deposit it via their device.

In addition to native application support, ELFCUmobile supports HTML5 mobile Web and SMS/text banking, including two-way alerts enabling members to customize their mobile banking experience based on their preferred method of connectivity. Popular features of ELFCUmobile include account balance monitoring, transfers between credit union accounts, and branch and ATM searches using built-in maps or GPS.

"The response from members has been incredibly positive so far," said Greene. "We are pleased with the launch of ELFCUmobile, and we expect adoption to continue to outpace projections throughout 2012, as more members discover the advantages of conducting daily banking activities via the convenience of a mobile device."

To learn more about ELFCU's mobile banking solutions, visit elfcu.org/elfcumobile.

About Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union
Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing products and services to more than 60,000 members in 50 states and 39 foreign countries. ELFCU and At Work Financial Services, with more than $1 billion in assets, serve the employees, retirees, and contract employees of Eli Lilly and Company and other select employee groups, as well as their families. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ELFCU was established in 1930 during the Great Depression. For more information, visit elfcu.org.

About mFoundry
mFoundry is North America's largest provider of mobile banking and payments services, currently the choice of more than 675 banks and credit unions nationwide. mFoundry's mBanking product is the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud-based mobile banking offering in the market today, used by nearly 10MM users. mFoundry's mobile banking customers include 1/3 of the top 50 financial institutions in the U.S., including Bank of America, PNC Bank and Zions Bank.

In addition to its mobile banking experience, mFoundry has established itself as a leader in mobile payments, through its work with retailers like Starbucks Coffee Company. mFoundry developed and manages Starbucks Card Mobile program, the most successful mobile payments program to date, currently used in more than 6,800 stores nationwide.

mFoundry was founded in 2004 by Drew Sievers and Rodney Aiglstorfer. The company is headquartered in Larkspur, California, with additional offices in downtown San Francisco. For more information on mFoundry, please visit http://www.mfoundry.com.

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mFoundry

CONTACT: Jeremy Porter, +1-415-925-8550, jeremy@mfoundry.com

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

Comcast Helps Power The Digital Home With The Launch Of "Xfinity Home" Service In Santa Barbara County

Broadband-Based System Enables Customers to Remotely Monitor Their Home and Control Digital Thermostats and Lights in Real-Time

LIVERMORE, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity® Home in the company's service areas in Santa Barbara County. Xfinity Home offers traditional home security components, like police and fire alarm protection backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, as well as the ability to remotely adjust digital thermostats, turn lights on or off and watch secure live streaming video from wireless cameras while away from home. The service also comes with the Xfinity Home app, which is available for free on Apple's iTunes App Store® and Google Play for Android(TM).

Xfinity® Home launches today for Comcast customers in North Santa Barbara County, including the following cities:  Ballard, Buellton, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Orcutt, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Vandenberg Village.  The Santa Barbara County launches complete the rollout of Xfinity Home in all of Comcast's California systems.

"Xfinity Home brings digital home monitoring to a new level," said Mitch Bowling, Senior Vice President and General Manager of New Businesses for Comcast Cable. "It comes with a range of broadband-based technologies that empower customers to stay better connected to their home virtually anytime, anywhere."

Downloadable high resolution B-roll footage of the service is available via YouSendIt from the following link: Xfinity Home Broll.mov(2).zip.

Xfinity Home offers consumers the ability to create personalized settings that can do things like provide real-time e-mail or text alerts when doors open or close or when motion detectors report activity occurring inside or outside of the home. In addition, the service comes with a tablet-like touch screen with a menu of widgets that allow access to the latest weather, news, traffic, and sports scores.

In addition to 24/7 professional monitoring, Xfinity Home provides customers with the ability to:

    --  watch live streaming video of their home via wireless cameras;
    --  access security controls remotely via a Web portal or the Xfinity Home
        app for the iPhone;
    --  manage home utilities like digital thermostats and lights;
    --  have more peace of mind since both battery and cellular backup helps
        ensure customers remain fully protected even in the event of a power
        outage.
"It's exhilarating to introduce a state-of-the-art service like Xfinity Home, with its combination of next-generation security and automated home control, to California," said Curt Henninger, regional senior vice president of Comcast's California Region.  "This cutting edge product leverages the power and flexibility of our fiber optic broadband network to bring remote energy management and live video monitoring of the home to our customers in the region."

Today, Comcast is selling the Xfinity Home Preferred Package for as low as $39.95 per month. Comcast is also offering free installation for the Preferred Package in the new Santa Barbara County launch areas until July 8, 2012.  Xfinity Home customers will also be eligible to receive up to a 20 percent discount on their homeowners' insurance. Visit http://www.xfinity.com/home for more information on pricing, equipment and additional features.

The service was first unveiled in Houston in mid-2010 with the name Xfinity Home Security and is continuing to roll out into various markets in the U.S.

About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

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Comcast

CONTACT: Bryan Byrd, Comcast, +1-916-515-2821, bryan_byrd@cable.comcast.com

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

The Fine Point Group Announces the Launch of LaserPointCRM(TM) System, the Gaming Industry's Easiest -- and most Powerful -- Database Marketing Solution

LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Fine Point Group, the casino industry's largest Las Vegas-based consulting and management firm, announced the launch of LaserPointCRM, the most powerful - and easiest to use - database optimization tool ever developed for the casino industry.

LaserPoint CRM is a cloud-based SaaS product - "software as a service" - that requires no onsite hardware or software and no incremental staff to operate.  The system promises 10 times the customization of typical casino direct mail programs, 15% increases in revenue and profits, and a 50% reduction in the time necessary on property to manage direct mail programs.  The base product is priced less than the cost of a typical senior-level DBA.

"For five years, The Fine Point Group has been providing customized database marketing solutions to casino operators in the U.S. and Canada.  In total, we have served more than fifty-five organizations in more than 25 states and provinces.  Without exception, all have seen material increases in revenue, market share, and profitability," said Randall A. Fine, the firm's founder and managing director.

"But along the way, we have consistently heard a few concerns.  First, many operators want a product they can touch and feel, not a consulting service.  They want sophisticated database marketing, but not have to keep consultants on board to get it.  They want power invested in their team, but they don't want the tool to be so overwhelming that no one can use it.  And they do not want to pay large consulting fees.   

"So six months ago we set out to develop a product that could solve for both of these issues.  How could we take our proprietary Algorithm-Based Segmentation and infuse it into a piece of technology that could be used - and drive value -- for both the largest billion-dollar operator AND the smallest tribal casino?  By systemizing our thinking - as opposed to constant customization by very expensive consultants - could we deliver our strategies in a much more cost-efficient manner?

"LaserPointCRM(TM) is the result of this effort.   It is a solution-in-a-box.  It is not a 'tool' that gives casino marketers one more thing to add to already busy schedules, but an answer for how to drive more business in ever-more-competitive markets.  Given that it leverages scalable cloud-based software, we are able to offer it at a fraction of our customized, high-touch, consulting services.  It is our hope that with LaserPointCRM, we take relationship marketing across our industry to a new level, allowing both large and small players alike to put the best, and most targeted, communications into the hands of consumers."

Companies subscribing to the LaserPointCRM SaaS product will be granted access to a custom, web-based platform, where they will receive multiple customized reports, analyses, and deliverables, including an Algorithm-Based Segmentation, a recommended direct mail file that can be sent directly to their print house, an evaluation of the prior month's programs, and a comprehensive dashboard of all rated play.   In addition, the base product includes a monthly teleconference with one of FPG's Senior Vice Presidents to review the material and answer particular questions.    Interested subscribers will also have access to FPG's traditional consulting services for customized work, but at preferred rates.

The Fine Point group will be offering a free, public webinar, on Thursday, June 21st, at 2PM EDT/11AM PDT, to describe the product in more detail.  To register for the webinar, please visit thefinepointgroup.com/laserpointcrm.aspx   Alternatively, to learn more about LaserPointCRM or purchase it for your casino property, please contact Steve Marshall, Senior Vice President, at (702) 965-2018 or smarshall@thefinepointgroup.com.

Contact:  Chrystal Reller, (702) 965-2020

About LaserPointCRM(TM)

LaserPointCRM(TM) is the casino industry's leading automated database marketing solution.   Built off intellectual property used by The Fine Point Group to drive meaningful market share improvements in dozens of markets including Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, Detroit, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Florida, LaserPointCRM is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service product intended to package and automate best-in-class database marketing at a price lower than a single sophisticated DBA.  LaserPointCRM is a trademark of The Fine Point Group.

About The Fine Point Group

Headquartered in Las Vegas, and with offices in Florida, Colorado, and Mississippi, The Fine Point Group is one of the gaming industry's leading full-service management and consulting firms. In seven years from its founding, the firm has completed engagements in 20 U.S. states and eight countries, and has more than a dozen, full-time, gaming experts - all of whom had years of property-level gaming expertise prior to joining the firm.  FPG is an Associate Member of the National Indian Gaming Association, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the annual Global Gaming Expo.  Named "one of the most sought-after consultants in the industry" by Global Gaming Business magazine, the firm specializes in asset optimization of gaming assets around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.thefinepointgroup.com.

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The Fine Point Group

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