Business Trash to Cash: Recycling Old Gadgets and Empty Print Cartridges Benefits Schools and Nonprofits Strapped by Nationwide Budget Deficits
ERIE, Pa., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses across the country are recycling used ink cartridges and personal electronics to equip their favorite charities and local schools with funding for new technologies and supplies.
Reports by the National Association of State Budget Officers in 2010 estimate that nationwide K-12 budgets were cut by $1.8 billion and anticipate $2.5 billion in cuts for fiscal year 2012. Approximately 23 states have made "identifiable, deep" cuts in pre-k and/or K-12 education, according to the Center on Budget Policies and Priorities.
"Times are tough everywhere," said Sean Michaels, president, FundingFactory. "Our program gives the private sector an opportunity to take sustainable action and help nonprofit organizations fill budget gaps without having to spend a dime."
FundingFactory's fundraising-thru-recycling program is a no-cost way for all businesses to help support their favorite schools and nonprofits. The process is simple: Commit to recycle used cartridges and small electronics, choose a local or national organization to receive recycling points - points that can be used to purchase classroom technology and supplies, or converted to cash - and ship recyclables in FundingFactory's pre-paid boxes.
Elk County Catholic School System in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, has been involved since 1999 and has earned more than $25,000 through FundingFactory's program, with help from several St. Marys area business supporters.
"It's an incredible community effort and not a bad return for mailing in garbage (for free)," says Marlene Stubber, Elk County's technology coordinator.
One of Elk County's business supporters, Metaldyne, agrees.
"I know Elk County needs all the help it can get. With very little effort and no financial commitment, Metaldyne is able to help make an impact which benefits the school," said Keith Simons, Metaldyne employee and a former student and current boys basketball coach in the school district.
"Since 1996, we have been able to share more than $26 million with schools and non-profits due in large part to the efforts of business supporters," said Erika Dauber, program manager, FundingFactory.
To register as a Business Supporter or learn more, visit FundingFactory.com or call 1-888-883-8237.
About FundingFactory
FundingFactory is the largest fundraising-thru-recycling program in the U.S. Since 1996, FundingFactory has partnered with more than 50,000 schools and nonprofit organizations and shared $26 million in cash and rewards while preventing more than 21 million pounds of waste from being landfilled. FundingFactory is a program of parent company, Environmental Reclamation Services LLC, a division of Clover Technologies, the world's largest collector and recycler of cell phones, ink and laser cartridges. Learn more at FundingFactory.com and facebook.com/FundingFactory.
SOURCE FundingFactory
FundingFactory
CONTACT: Business Contact: Erika Dauber, +1-814-464-1826, edauber@ersusa.com; or Media Contact: Lynn Harris, +1-814-774-9777, info@cameopartnerships.com
Eutelsat Extends Agreement With Russian Satellite Communications Company for Satellite Control from the Dubna Satellite Communications Center
PARIS and MOSCOW, September 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and the RSCC (Russian
Satellite Communications Company) today announced they have extended the
agreement under which RSCC provides key services to control Eutelsat's
satellites. RSCC manages satellite control activities for Eutelsat from its
Dubna Satellite Communications Center (SCC) near Moscow.
The new five-year contract, which will take effect in September 2012,
was signed in Paris during World Satellite Business Week by Michel de Rosen,
Eutelsat CEO, and Yuri Prokhorov, CEO of RSCC. It extends the collaboration
on satellite control between both companies which began in 1997 when RSCC
was selected by Eutelsat to be a partner in its international ground station
network following an international consultation.
Operations for Eutelsat began in Dubna in 1998. The facilities located
today at RSCC's centre comprise eight antenna systems for simultaneous
monitoring and control of ten Eutelsat satellites in geostationary orbit.
Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, commented on the new contract: "RSCC
represents a partner with exceptional competence in satellite control
services and we have no hesitation in renewing our longstanding
collaboration. With the significant expansion of our fleet over almost 15
years, and in particular the deployment of satellites further East, the
Dubna facilities have been an important asset for efficient and flexible
operations. We look forward to taking this cooperation to a new level."
"This agreement is clear evidence of how comprehensive, long-term, and
successful the cooperation between two major players on the world satellite
market can be if it is built on mutual understanding and efficient use of
one another's capabilities," said Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC's Chief Executive
Officer. "The RSCC satellite centre's unique geographic location enables it
to monitor satellites in the orbital coverage area from 27 degrees West to
201 degrees East. The experience we have gained in working with Eutelsat has
been successfully applied to similar projects for control and monitoring of
other satellites, including RSCC's own fleet."
About RSCC
Russian Satellite Communications Company is the Russian national
satellite communications operator, whose satellites provide global coverage.
The company was formed in 1967 and is one of the ten largest satellite
operators worldwide in terms of the size of its orbiting frequency
resources. RSCC owns Russia's largest satellite constellation. Areas served
by RSCC satellites, which are in orbit at points from 14degree(s) W to
140degree(s) E, cover all of Russia, the CIS countries, Europe, the Near
East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific Region, North and South America, and
Australia.
As Russia's national satellite communications operator, RSCC handles
important national tasks, supporting mobile presidential and government
communications, transmitting federal TV and radio signals throughout Russia
and most of the world. The company actively participates in implementing
priority national projects. RSCC closely interacts with the Russian state
authorities in the development of information and telecommunications systems
for communications and broadcasting. RSCC provides a full range of
communications and broadcasting services using its own terrestrial equipment
and satellite constellation, including modern Express-AM, Express-MD,
Express-A, and Bonum-1 satellites and some French W4 satellite capacity. The
company's satellites provide extensive capabilities to establish TV and
radio broadcasting including DTH, IPTV, and MPEG-4 services, broadband
Internet access, data transmission, videoconferencing, and deployment of
VSAT networks and departmental and corporative communications networks
worldwide. The company has a modern terrestrial satellite control system,
which it uses to control not only its own satellites, but those of Eutelsat,
Intelsat, and others as well.
The company includes five satellite communications centers (SCC): Dubna,
Bear Lakes, Skolkovo, Zheleznogorsk, Khabarovsk and the Shabolovka Technical
Center in Moscow and its own high-speed optical-fiber digital network.
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234)
is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 27
satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well
as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators
in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels
broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East which
serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East
and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a wide range of fixed
and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate
networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for
transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary,
Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services
through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local
communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa,
Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries
employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational employees from 30
countries.
Wireless Lifeline Supporters Rally to Make the Case for Federal Program Aiding Transition From Welfare to Work
Only About a Third of Eligible Low-Income Americans Are Currently Enrolled in Wireless Lifeline
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A wide cross section of consumer, senior and low-income groups are joining "Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity" (KACO), a Facebook-based campaign at http://www.keepingamericansconnected.org devoted to supporting the federal wireless Lifeline program.
Under the Lifeline program for wireless, eligible low-income Americans are provided access to telecommunications services via a cell phone with a certain number of minutes each month. Studies have shown that wireless Lifeline helps eligible low-income individuals either find work or keep their existing jobs.
Advertisements announcing the launch of KACO are appearing this week in The Hill, Roll Call, Politico and CQ. To see one of the ads, go to http://on.fb.me/pK5beS.
The rapidly expanding roster of groups already supporting Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity include Consumer Action, the Alliance for Generational Equity, the Alliance for Retired Americans, Community Action Partnership, National Consumers League and the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. Additional organizations signing on to KACO will be announced next week.
KACO Campaign Coordinate Maureen Thompson said: "Lifeline connects Americans to opportunity and helps people of limited resources make the transition from welfare to work. Without Lifeline, millions of Americans couldn't afford basic phone service. Lifeline connects needy Americans to employers, health care providers, emergency services and family. The Lifeline program is not 'political;' it has always enjoyed broad bipartisan support. Lifeline was established by the Federal Communications Commission under the Reagan Administration and modified under a Republican-controlled Congress in 1996."
Other key facts about wireless Lifeline include the following:
-- Cutting the Lifeline program won't reduce the deficit -- not even by a
penny. Zero federal tax dollars are used to fund Lifeline.
-- Less than a sixth of Universal Service Funds (USF) funds (16 percent)
are used to support Lifeline.
-- You must be a low-income person to be eligible to participate in
Lifeline. Lifeline eligibility requirements vary from state to state,
but in most instances eligible low-income individuals have an income
that is at or below 135 percent of the poverty line, or if they qualify
for one of the following programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental
Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or
the National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program.
-- Only about one-third of eligible U.S. households are enrolled in
Lifeline. A total of 8.6 million Americans received Lifeline benefits in
2009. Nationwide, only six states -- Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, North
Carolina, Oklahoma and Virginia -- had Lifeline participation rates that
exceeded 50 percent of eligible households.
ABOUT KACO
Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity (KACO) works to promote understanding of and support for the federal USF wireless Lifeline program, which is currently assisting millions of low-income Americans. Wireless Lifeline connects Americans to opportunity and helps people of limited resources make the transition from welfare to work. Lifeline connects needy Americans to employers, health care providers, emergency services and family. For more information, go to http://www.keepingamericansconnected.org.
This project is underwritten with financial support from TracFone Wireless.
SOURCE Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity (KACO)
Keeping Americans Connected to Opportunity (KACO)
CONTACT: Ailis Aaron Wolf, +1-703-276-3265 or aawolf@hastingsgroup.com
Ricoh Introduces New Aficio SP 4310N Black & White Laser Printer
User-friendly enhancements set a new standard for productivity and performance in mid-volume business printing
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the availability of the Aficio SP 4310N monochrome laser printer, engineered for busy offices and workgroups. Advanced features and workflow tools, such as genuine Adobe® PostScript®3(TM), a 4-line LCD panel with an integrated 12-key alphanumeric keypad, and an optional 80 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD), contribute to better productivity and improved security with a reduced total cost of ownership.
The Aficio SP 4310N is one of Ricoh's mid-volume B&W printers that fit into the company's overall Managed Document Services (MDS) strategy. Ricoh MDS is designed to address customers' document management needs for greater energy and cost savings by guiding organizations through a transformation process that, among other things, establishes effective print practices designed to help improve workflow and increase productivity.
Improved Productivity
The Aficio SP 4310N replaces the Aficio SP 4210N in Ricoh's monochrome laser printer product line. The SP 4310N uses Ricoh's premier GW Architecture Controller to quickly process every job in the user's choice of genuine Adobe® PostScript®3(TM) that supports 136 Adobe fonts, PCL 5e/6, or XPS page description languages. In addition, the SP 4310N supports a number of host-print environments. Like its predecessor, the networked SP 4310N maintains first print speeds of seven seconds or less and an output speed of 37 pages per minute (Letter) at resolutions up to 1200 x 600 dpi. Windows and Mac compatible, the SP 4310N is equipped with a 466 MHz CPU and 256 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB).
Ease of Use
The Aficio SP 4310N is also designed to maximize uptime in a user-friendly manner.
The printer incorporates a redesigned 4-line LCD panel with an integrated 12-key alphanumeric keypad. The larger LCD allows for at-a-glance supply monitoring and more informative system status messages; the keypad makes it easier to enter network settings and numerical values.
Paper sizes are easily adjusted up to 8.5" x 14", and users can add one or two optional 500-sheet Paper Feed Units to the standard 500-sheet Tray for a maximum paper capacity of 1,600 sheets (including the 100-sheet Bypass Tray) to minimize interruptions in busy workgroup environments. Further, the SP 4310N uses Ricoh's 15,000-page All In One (AIO) print cartridge supplies that can be changed in seconds and deliver low cost per page factors.
Eco-Friendly
The Aficio SP 4310N also boasts energy-saving features that help to further reduce total cost of ownership. ENERGY STAR compliant, the SP 4310N includes a Toner Saving Mode that helps increase print cartridge yields, N-in-1 print modes that combine multiple pages onto a single sheet of paper, and optional Automatic Duplexing that outputs two-sided prints.
Security
A solution-ready printer, the Aficio SP 4310N can be expanded to meet an individual account's unique workflow requirements with optional Embedded Software Architecture(TM) (ESA) applications, IPDS printing, or upgraded security functions. Support for multiple user authentication modes and 128-/256-bit SSL data encryption protect print jobs and passwords from theft, while the new Printer Driver Editor allows administrators to enforce printing rules by setting and locking driver settings for individual users.
Increased security can be achieved with an optional 80 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) which includes a HDD Encryption Unit and the Data Overwrite Security System (DOSS). The HDD Encryption Unit supports secure local document storage for up to 9,000 pages and an easy to use Locked Print feature for confidential documents, while DOSS when activated automatically overwrites the HDD after each job.
The Aficio SP 4310N has a starting MSRP of $799.00. For more information on the SP 4310N and Ricoh's full-line of products, visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 75-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2010 sales in excess of $23 billion.
Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.
Ricoh Americas Corporation, directly or through its network of authorized dealers, markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
ViaSat Awarded $27.6 Million MIDS-LVT Lot 12 Delivery Order
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has received a delivery order valued at approximately $27.6 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), MIDS Program Office (MPO) in San Diego, California. MIDS-LVT terminals provide greater situational awareness in combat for U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners by gathering information into a digital view of the battlefield. The secure, high capacity, jam resistant, wireless system connects users with both digital data and digital voice communications. Deliveries of the Lot 12 MIDS-LVT units are scheduled to begin in July 2012 and continue through March 2013.
The MIDS-LVT Lot 12 order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based terminals under a five year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded in 2010. This new award includes LVT(1) terminal variants for F/A-18, EA-18G, E-2D, P-3, EP-3E aircraft and MH-60R/S helicopters, along with terminals for the BACN program and U.S. Air Force applications. The MIDS-LVT Lot 12 order also includes LVT(2) terminal variants for various U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps applications, as well as terminals for Japan and spares for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
MIDS-LVT is part of a tactical radio system (non-satellite) that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield. The system is used by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army, as well as the military forces of other nations. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link 16 MIDS terminals.
ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and remote network access to fixed sites or on-the-move. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. and allied governments; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and offers high-speed Ka-band satellite broadband services under the WildBlue brand. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., ViaSat has established a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to delivery dates. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat's SEC filings available at http://www.sec.gov, including ViaSat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
CONTACT: Joe LoBello, lobello@braincomm.com, or Scott Cianciulli, cianciulli@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667, both for ViaSat Inc.
Robertson Global Health Solutions Announces Partnership With Social Network MXit
MXit signs MOU to offer RHealth Advisor consumer mobile application and services via cloud computing to users of MXit social networking services
SAGINAW, Mich., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Robertson Global Health Solutions Corporation (OTCBB: RHSC) and Montana Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd have announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MXit, a free online mobile instant messenger and social network platform based in South Africa. Robertson Global and MXit entered into an understanding to deliver RHealth Advisor consumer mobile web accessed using cloud computing as an add-on service to provide health education and screening based on the severity of possible conditions with helpful steps on how to receive care. Robertson Global and MXit recognize significant potential synergies through the integration of RHealth Advisor into MXit and the provision of an RHealth Advisor online consumer offering to be made available to its current user base in South Africa, Africa and globally to those countries geared for trade in its virtual currency. MXit has a global registered user base of over 40 million, with the majority of these users residing in South Africa and Indonesia. It records about 45,000 to 50,000 new registered user accounts per day and processes 750 million messages sent and received per day. The application is accessible internationally and enjoyed by users in over 220 countries daily.
"This is an exciting partnership for us, especially since it speaks directly to our strategy to use mobile social networking to address challenges in the healthcare system. We believe that the value created for MXit users will be meaningful and will enhance the lives of our global community."
Herman Heunis, CEO and founder of MXit
The parties have joined in a Memorandum of Understanding and have outlined a strategic relationship. Robertson Global and MXit are interested in exploring a commercial joint venture whereby a consumer version of RHealth Advisor Mobile Web, including both the RHealth Advisor screening application as well as the health tips application, is provided for MXit's existing client base as additional unique content for these users to consume.
"We are thrilled to be working with a progressive company such as MXit Lifestyle. The access to such a large user base will enable us to move forward on the path to our vision of saving lives globally. "
Dr. Joel Robertson, Founder and CEO of Robertson Global Health Solutions
Consumers access the system via cloud computing and will able to screen for conditions to know when and how quickly they need to get to their local clinic or hospital. They will also be able to retrieve the latest health tips consistent with evidence-based medical research to improve individual health knowledge, performance, wellness and prevention measures. Robertson Global and MXit believe that providing consumers with a tool easily accessed using cloud computing to better manage their own health is the first step in reducing the burden on the overall health system. In South Africa and throughout the world, it is very common for consumers to wait too long to receive care because they have a lack of knowledge and resources to seek screening. A solution like RHealth Advisor Mobile Web will help screen consumers and identify those that need treatment. This will help the healthcare system reach people before their illness progresses, allocate its resources to know where health extension workers should focus, and provide prevention measures to consumers to avoid getting sick, thus decreasing healthcare costs and providing better quality of care.
Robertson Global and MXit are eager and excited to release this solution and have already begun planning the integration development and product launch to meet these benefits within the consumer health segment in South Africa and around the world.
For additional information, contact Melissa Seeger at mseeger@robertsonhealth.com
About Robertson Global Health Solutions Corporation
RGHS recognized that the lack of global resources and funding limitations would require innovative technology to provide a global medical solution to improve diagnostics and treatment and assist in reducing costs and saving lives. RGHS is dedicated to improving global healthcare through intelligent, cost-effective, and innovative technology. For more information, visit http://www.robertsonhealth.com
About MXit
MXit is a global mobile instant messaging and social network that allows users to chat to one another on their mobile phones or PC anywhere in the world. MXit does not charge for the sending and receiving of multimedia messages to and from mobile phones and PCs as it uses the Internet, which is much cheaper than standard SMS technology.
MXit delights its users by continuously unveiling social networking, entertainment, communication and lifestyle features that benefit and enrich their lives. This commitment toward innovation is the cornerstone of its success.
MXit is in constant evolution to match the needs of its users and is set on becoming one of the biggest instant messaging mobile networks in the world and the preferred mobile social network for communicating with young people in Africa. MXit first introduced mobile instant messaging to South Africa in 2005. It started as a mobile game developer and evolved into a mobile instant messaging company, allowing its users to send messages at a fraction of the cost of traditional SMS.
To download MXit: Open your mobile browser, type in m.mxit.com and simply follow the prompts.
About Montana Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd
Montana Healthcare Solutions is a privately held company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was appointed in December 2010 as a distributor of RHealth Advisor. The company is led by Nicola Brink, one of the country's foremost marketing minds, and Ian Puttergill, a technologist with extensive multinational experience in the communications, engineering and information technology industries.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This document contains forward-looking statements relating to future performance and technology development that may affect future results of the company. Actual results could be affected or differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, competition, general economic factors, and other factors identified and discussed in the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management's expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from the Company's current expectations.
Media Contact: Melissa Seeger
Robertson Global Health Solutions
989-799-8720
mseeger@robertsonhealth.com
SOURCE Robertson Global Health Solutions Corporation
Genesis Group Holdings, Inc. Finalizes Agreement to Acquire Tropical Communications, Inc.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GGHO) which operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Digital Comm, Inc. (DCI), has finalized its agreement to acquire Tropical Communications Inc., a Miami, Florida based company. Closing on the purchase is expected to occur within the next week. Tropical Communications Inc., a State licensed Low Voltage and Underground Utility Contractor, will add close to $2 million in revenues to the Company's consolidated reports for 2011.
As previously reported, the purchase of Tropical is a stock based transaction with an earn-out. There was no initial cash outlay by the Company. Tropical has a strong reputation in telecommunications infrastructure and will be able to assist DCI with much of its work in South Florida. Gideon Taylor, CEO of Genesis stated: "By bringing Tropical Communications into our fold we will be able to immediately expand the customer base of the Company and collectively pursue new opportunities. We will continue to strategically team up with those companies that can provide immediate benefits to our shareholders."
About Tropical Communications Inc.
Tropical Communications Inc. is a State licensed Low Voltage and Underground Utility Contractor. Tropical specializes in commercial installations, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, stores, schools and government buildings. Tropical is currently the primary voice and data vendor for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. It also has master contracts with major telecommunications providers. Tropical's services include any and all types of communications wiring, splicing and testing as well as wireless services.
About Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.
Genesis Group operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company provides turnkey operations in outside plant construction, wireless infrastructure, voice-data network technologies, utility infrastructure- water, sewer, electric, gas, fiber/copper buried and aerial cable. Its subsidiaries have master contracts with ATT, Verizon, and other communications providers.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained herein that are not based on historical fact, as well as other statements including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "could" and other similar expressions, constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in GGHO's annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, GGHO's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact Information:
Lawrence Sands
Senior Vice President, Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.
561-988-1988
Comcast and Governor Shumlin Unveil Internet Essentials, a Comprehensive Broadband Adoption Program For Vermont
New Effort Provides Low-Cost Internet Service, Affordable Computers and Digital Literacy Training to Families with Children Eligible for a Free Lunch under the National School Lunch Program
WINOOSKI, Vt., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Shumlin joined Comcast officials today for the launch of Internet Essentials, an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption program. The Internet Essentials program addresses three of the primary barriers to broadband adoption that research has identified - 1) a lack of understanding of how the Internet is relevant and useful; 2) the cost of a home computer, and 3) the cost of the Internet service. Available to low-income families across Vermont with children who are eligible to receive a free lunch under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the goal of Internet Essentials is to help close the digital divide and ensure more Americans benefit from all the Internet has to offer.
"Today's announcement demonstrates Comcast's commitment to our community," said Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. "Extending the opportunity for reliable Internet availability at an affordable price will assist many Vermont students and their families with research for school projects. I'm pleased to have an opportunity to participate in this announcement."
"The Internet is a great equalizer and a life-changing technology," said Mark Reilly, Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Comcast's Northeast Division, which includes Vermont. "Internet Essentials helps level the playing field for low-income families by connecting students online with their teachers and their school's educational resources and by enabling parents to receive digital literacy training so they can do things like apply for jobs online or use the Internet to learn more about healthcare and government services available where they live."
Today, during an Internet Essentials launch event at the O'Brien Community Center in Winooski,
Governor Shumlin and Comcast's Reilly were joined by elected and community leaders, including Susan Elliot, Community Liaison from the office of U.S. Congressman Peter Welch, Vermont Speaker of the House Shap Smith, Winooski Mayor Michael O'Brien, Winooski Superintendent of Schools Mary Martineau, Boys & Girls Club of Burlington Executive Director Mary Alice McKenzie and other elected officials and community partners who came out and showed their support.
"Winooski is pleased to have Comcast invest in our community. Access to the Internet is critical to every aspect of our society," Winooski Mayor O'Brien said. "Providing the ability for our citizens to stay in touch with school happenings, research projects, and apply for jobs will create opportunities currently not available. The City is grateful for this investment."
Service Details:
Internet Essentials participants will receive:
-- Residential Internet service for $9.95 a month + applicable taxes;
-- No price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees;
-- A voucher to purchase a low-cost computer for $149.99 + tax;
-- Access to free digital literacy training in print, online or in person.
Additional benefits include Norton(TM) Security Suite ($160 value) for comprehensive online security protection at no additional cost.
Eligibility:
A household is eligible to participate in the Internet Essentials program if it meets all of the following criteria:
-- Is located where Comcast offers Internet service;
-- Has at least one child who is eligible for a free school lunch under the
NSLP;
-- (As an example, according to the Department of Agriculture, a
household of three would have to make less than $25,000 a year in
income);
-- Has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days;
-- Does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Comcast will sign up eligible families in the program for at least three years and through the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Any household that qualifies during this three-year period will remain eligible for Internet Essentials provided the household still qualifies for the program until that child graduates from high school.
Digital literacy training sessions are being offered at the following locations:
-- North Country Career Center, 209 Veteran's Avenue, Newport - September
28, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
-- Boys & Girls Club of Burlington, 62 Oak Street, Burlington - September
29, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
In Vermont, Comcast also supports One Economy through the Comcast Digital Connectors program at the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington. Digital Connectors is a digital learning and service program that teaches teens and young adults from diverse, low-income backgrounds how to use broadband technology and put that knowledge to work to increase digital literacy in the greater community. Comcast also provides courtesy Internet services to Boys & Girls Clubs, schools and libraries throughout the state.
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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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, today announced major enhancements to Career Transitions, its online career service tool. The features include a new user interface, reporting tools for gauging user activity and additional job-seeking and career exploration activities. These enhancements allow for easier and faster user access and career assessment, and were implemented based on extensive customer and user feedback.
"In these difficult economic times, more and more citizens are looking for efficient tools to help them find work," said Gerry Sawchuk, publisher, public library solutions, Gale. "With these enhancements to Career Transitions, job and career seekers will be able to improve their chances of finding sustainable employment."
In addition to the new interface, the following features were added to Career Transitions:
-- Interactive Interview Practice: A custom interview simulation to help
users get over interview intimidation and prepare in a safe and
non-judgmental environment. In addition, users will find targeted tips
and advice in the form of articles and videos on job searching and
applying to networking and career strategies, among other topics.
-- Match Experience to New Careers: This unique feature enables users to
identify a job or military occupation they've held, and explore related
new career opportunities based on their experience. Match Experience
helps users translate their experience into new opportunities they may
not have considered.
-- Trends, Activities, Outcomes & Reporting: Provides detailed insight into
the activities users are engaged in and what they are accomplishing.
Helps librarians deliver measurable results to their institution,
community and funding partners with:
-- Visual, easy-to-generate reports detailing what users are
accomplishing
-- Optional user survey mechanism to identify transformative value
(jobs, progress) and success
The new activities reporting feature added to Career Transitions will give librarians access to useful information and metrics that will demonstrate the success of their job and career resources in a visual, detailed report. Reports can be generated at any time, and cover every activity - including job searching and tracking, resumes, cover letters, assessments and more - that users can experience within Career Transitions. Librarians can also gather valuable user data on career search trends, such as ranked information on the top careers users are targeting and what specific advice they are seeking.
"Public libraries are prime destinations for career research, yet they are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their value to the community and provide quantifiable metrics and results to maintain their funding," said Sawchuk. "This new reporting tool will allow libraries to instantaneously collect valuable data that can be used in many ways, including demonstrating success to legislatures and budget holders."
Other additions to Career Transitions include updates for more than 1,100 careers; 1,000 videos including "Day in the Life" interviews with people in different fields; spotlights on new and emerging careers, as well as green careers; a career ladder that positions similar opportunities according to education/training level; and an education/training finder to match careers with education and training programs from nearly 9,000 postsecondary institutions across the U.S. and more than 300 online continuing education courses. In addition, the guided resume and cover letter creator helps users who are often intimidated to start this process find a quick and efficient path to presenting their background and abilities in the best light. It guides users step-by-step through each section of creating a resume and cover letter.
These new features have been added to Career Transitions at no additional cost to customers. For more information, visit http://www.gale.cengage.com/careertransitions/. To speak with a Gale publisher or to set up a trial of Career Transitions, please contact Kristina Massari at kristina.massari@cengage.com.
About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world's information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs - from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a variety of formats. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.gale.com.
Utica College's Center for Identity Management and Information Protection Works to Prevent Medical Identity Theft
CIMIP Becomes Partner Sponsor of Protected Health Information Project
UTICA, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the rapidly rising volume of personal health care information becoming computerized by health care providers, hospitals, medical insurance firms and other related organizations in both the public and private sectors, comes the looming threat that such information can be breached and used for criminal purposes like medical identity theft.
Utica College's Center for Identity Management and Information Protection (CIMIP) is seeking to neutralize this threat and as a result, announced that it has become a partner sponsor of the Protected Health Information (PHI) project.
The PHI project will seek to enhance the nation's ability to protect PHI from the cyber hackers and criminal insiders who have legitimate access to this information and use it for criminal purposes. The project is a joint venture of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel, The Shared Assessments Program and Healthcare Working Group, and the Internet Security Alliance.
Donald Rebovich, Ph.D., executive director of CIMIP, said, "As partner sponsor, CIMIP executive and research staff are making special efforts to identify and analyze financial and technical obstacles that organizations entrusted with safeguarding PHI face in preventing information breaches, and how they presently attempt to circumvent such security breaches."
Also, CIMIP staff will examine areas such as the precise identification of information system protection areas that have high potential for criminal exploitation and the legal and financial aspects of effectively protecting this information.
Research staff working on this project includes members of the PHI Project's financial committee that will deliver a model that for assessing the financial impact of compromised PHI.
The PHI Project also includes a survey committee whose task is to survey those who are responsible for safeguarding PHI to determine attitudes, risks, the effects of laws and the ultimate costs from the loss of PHI data through data breaches.
The final report of this project will be presented at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington and will subsequently be presented at a Congressional staff briefing on Capitol Hill.
About Utica College - Utica College, founded in 1946, is a comprehensive private institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The College, located in upstate central New York, approximately 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse, currently enrolls over 3,700 students in 37 undergraduate majors, 27 minors, 22 master's and two doctoral degree programs.
Contact: Christine Leogrande, Director of Media Relations, (315) 223-2519 cleogrande@utica.edu
Small Business Websites 'Going Mobile' With New Cloud-Based Service From AT&T
Self-Service Tool Easily Converts Existing Small Business Websites to Mobile Format, Making Them Simple to Find and View via Customer Smartphones
DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With more and more smartphone users accessing the Internet to research and purchase products and services, it's becoming increasingly vital for small businesses to develop a strong mobile web presence. Thanks to a new small business solution announced today by AT&T*, creating and maintaining a mobile website just got easier.
Key Facts
-- AT&T is now selling AT&T Mobile Website Hosting, a new solution targeted
at small businesses.
-- The solution, allows small businesses to create their own web-site using
AT&T's easy-to-use Do-It-Yourself tool and auto-create a mobile version
that is compatible and clearly viewed with smartphones
-- The cloud-based service also includes traditional AT&T Website Hosting
and email services.
-- According to Nielsen, 38 percent of U.S. cell phone owners access the
internet from their mobile device. The market research firm predicts
that mobile website traffic will increase 40-fold over the next 5 years.
-- For small businesses, having a mobile website can be crucial to their
success. In fact, Nielsen reports that businesses saw a 13 percent
increase in Internet traffic when they added a mobile website.
-- To view a brief video of the service, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiPw8CE3Qhs
AT&T Mobile Website Hosting Features
-- Easy, one-click website creation, with no technical expertise required
-- Automatic sync and updates to mobile site when changes occur on main
website, saving time by avoiding maintaining two websites
-- Multiple design templates, enabling each mobile website to have its own
unique look and feel
-- Click-to-call, making it easy for customers to contact small businesses
-- Maps and directions, helping increase in-store traffic
-- Mobile website analytics, enabling insights into customer search and
buying patterns
-- Compatibility with all major smartphone platforms, maximizing exposure
to mobile users
Plans vary in price, starting as low as $12 per month. Interested small and midsize businesses can get more information or order the service by visiting http://webhosting.att.com or by calling toll-free 1-888-WEBHOST (1-888-932-4678), and selecting "Option 1." Businesses also can contact their designated AT&T account manager to get more information.
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"Having a website is crucial for small businesses, which need to be accessible to their customers anytime and anywhere," said Ebrahim Keshavarz, AT&T Vice President of Small Business Product Management. "With Mobile Website Hosting, we're giving small businesses an easy and affordable way to literally convert their websites into mobile sites.
"Especially in today's economy, small businesses are using every tool at their disposal to stay connected to their customers and keep the cash register ringing - and we're committed to helping them do this with solutions like Mobile Website Hosting."
Related Information
For information about AT&T's upcoming mobile marketing webinar, which will discuss the importance of understanding and utilizing mobile marketing (via mobile websites and more) see recent news release.
General Information
Small businesses that don't have a website or are looking to upgrade their existing site can also turn to AT&T to learn how AT&T Web Hosting Services can help by visiting webhosting.att.com. Along with detailed pricing information, a variety of plans, services and marketing tips can be combined to create a unique web solution for any business.
Small businesses wanting information about all AT&T products and services can visit AT&T Small Business. For free business resources such as webinars, white papers, training, case studies and best practices, they can visit AT&T Small Business InSite.
Additionally, real-time information and updates can be found on the AT&T Small Business Facebook page and AT&T Small Business Twitter channel.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Cengage Learning and Panopto Partner to Deliver Lecture Capture Software
Partnership will provide easy access through MindTap solution for Panopto customers
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, and Panopto Inc., an award-winning lecture capture and video management software company, announced a strategic partnership to integrate Panopto's leading lecture capture platform into Cengage Learning's MindTap, a first-of-its-kind Personal Learning Experience designed to engage students and improve learning outcomes. Through the partnership, Panopto's features will be presented within the MindTap solution, offering professors and students the ability to blend the classroom with world class content, all easily accessible from the MindTap interface.
Panopto's easy-to-use technology enables educators and students to record, organize and share lectures, lessons, field-based learning and skills labs. Using Panopto, faculty have the ability to record a complete set of lectures or lessons on a series of difficult concepts or skills. Students can use Panopto's search engine to find the exact concepts they need to review, and can add time-stamped, searchable notes across their full course library of presentations.
"Our partnership with Panopto will give flexibility for instructors to record - and students to access - lectures directly within the MindTap platform. Together, we have removed barriers in order to improve the user experience and allow unlimited access to the resources on any device - desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet," said William Rieders, Executive Vice President, New Media, Cengage Learning. "MindTap was developed to provide a truly personal learning experience and the seamless integration to Panopto's popular lecture capture software will allow for even greater flexibility to best support teaching and learning."
Using MindTap's browser-based delivery, students can review complex material multiple times and on multiple devices -- allowing students to have added control over their learning experience. Students at institutions subscribing to Panopto service will be able to access Panopto via the MindTap interface using single sign-on integration. The application will be available for all of MindTap's student products.
"Panopto's mission has always been to make the lecture or the lab easy to create, share, view, and search. The integrated Panopto-MindTap interface, where students can search and access both in-classroom and out-of-classroom content, brings the practice of blended learning to higher ground," says Steve Zlotnick, President of Panopto-North America."
For institutions currently subscribing to Panopto, the service will be available through the MindTap platform for no additional charge. For non-subscribers, Cengage Learning will be offering an affordable Panopto "app" bundled inside MindTap or other Cengage Learning digital products. In either case, instructors can use a Cengage Learning program to customize pre-designed online courses for fully-online or hybrid instruction and Panopto will be available as a tool through which instructors can record lectures and share presentations for on-demand viewing.
For more information about Panopto, please visit http://www.panopto.com or contact Rosemarie Console, Director of K20 Education for Panopto (rconsole@panopto.com). For more information about Cengage Learning, please visit http://www.cengage.com.
About Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company's products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement, improve learning outcomes and deliver authoritative information to people whenever and wherever they need it. Through the company's unique position within both the library and academic markets, Cengage Learning is providing integrated learning solutions that bridge from the library to the classroom. Cengage Learning's brands include Brooks/Cole, Course Technology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South-Western and Wadsworth, among others. Cengage Learning is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information on Cengage Learning, please visit http://www.cengage.com.
About Panopto
Panopto, Inc., based in the US and the UK, is a leading provider of presentation capture and management solutions for the education, corporate, government and healthcare markets. Panopto's flagship product, Panopto Focus, is used by hundreds of educational institutions and businesses around the world to capture lectures and presentations for on-demand and on-the-go viewing. Panopto's leading edge search engine makes it quick and easy for your audience to find the information they need in any video, slide, audio transcript or note archived in your Panopto library. For additional information about Panopto and its comprehensive suite of video and multimedia capture and management solutions, please visit http://www.panopto.com.
Six-in-One Media Convergence Device Lets Cable and Satellite Customers Worldwide Embrace the Smartphone, Tablet and Smart TV Explosion
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, today announced the launch and general availability of the Vulkano Lava. The TV companion device Vulkano Lava gives millions of cable and satellite subscribers the ultimate flexibility to enjoy their TV via capabilities including DVR, Web TV, TV Anywhere, Remote TV, Mobile DVR and Mobile to TV Media Streaming anywhere in the world for $199.
Monsoon's Vulkano Lava is the world's first six-in-one convergence device. The Vulkano Lava connects to a set-top box, enabling users to schedule and record any program (DVR); stream hi-quality TV to smartphones, tablets and computers anywhere in the world (placeshifting); watch YouTube on a TV (Web video); watch TV in a different room in or out of the home without an additional set-top box (Remote TV); stream music, photos, video from smartphones, computers, tablets and cameras to TV wirelessly (UPnP/DLNA); and record content directly to smartphones, tablets and computers with encryption (sideloading).
"The Vulkano Lava is the perfect TV companion for consumers who are looking for the ultimate flexibility in enjoying their television programming and personal entertainment content anytime, anywhere," said Colin Stiles, EVP Sales and Marketing at Monsoon. "We believe that not only should you be able to view your television content wherever you want, whether that be on your iPad or on the TV at a vacation home, but we also want you to enjoy videos, music and digital photos captured on your mobile device by streaming them directly onto your big screen TV at home."
Vulkano users can begin watching and controlling all of their TV channels and content through a wired ethernet, Wi-Fi or 3G connection on a PC or Mac, by downloading the appropriate Vulkano Lava Player from http://www.myvulkano.com. Vulkano Lava Mobile Players are available for $12.99 for iPad, iPhone, Blackberry and Android tablets and smartphones from the respective app stores.
Later this fall, Monsoon will also be offering the Vulkano Blast with an enhanced feature set and a 340 GB built-in hard drive for $249. In the future, the Vulkano Blast will sport a browser and a significant number of web applications through an automatic software upgrade. Monsoon also sells the popular Vulkano Flow mobile accessory for $99. The Vulkano Flow is currently available at RadioShack, Fry's Electronics, MicroCenter, TigerDirect, Amazon and other retailers and online etailers.
Summary of Vulkano Lava Features:
-- Transforms smartphones, tablets, iPod touches, PCs and Macs into Mobile
Video Recorders
-- Recorded programs play back on smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs
-- Direct record mode allows for Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, even on iPhone
and iPad
-- Schedule TV recording by show, channel or date and time
-- Remote TV enables users to view their TV on a second television hooked
up to a Vulkano, anywhere
-- Browse EPG for shows and episode descriptions
-- Mark channels as Favorite for quick access
-- Watch and control your live TV on the go via Wi-Fi or 3G
-- Watch at home on tablets and computers in near HD resolution
-- Change channels just like at home
-- Search and watch YouTube videos on your home television
-- Enjoy photos, video and music on home TV from UPnP supported devices,
such as smartphones, PCs/Macs, NAS drives and cameras
-- Vulkano apps include built-in UPnP server functionality
-- Multiple users can have recordings on Vulkano hard-drive and access
independently
-- Control Vulkano features and settings through intuitive television menu
-- Connect to all major TV sources - cable, DVD, satellite, DVR, TiVo
-- Stream video at H.264 standards at rates as low as 150kbps
-- Includes 4 GB internal storage
-- Connects wirelessly through Vulkano's on board .11n Wi-Fi to home router
-- TV content is passed from the set-top box's analog output (component,
composite) to Vulkano; using resolutions up to 1080i
Pricing and Availability
The Vulkano Lava is now available at Fry's Electronics, Amazon, MicroCenter, The Brick other leading retailers and etailers as well as at http://www.myvulkano.comfor $199. The Vulkano Lava provides free PC and Mac players, while iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, tablet and additional smartphone applications can be purchased for $12.99 each in the respective app stores.
About Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.
Mixpo Introduces SmartVideo Technology to Customize Online Video Ads in Real-Time on Any Screen or in Any Format
SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Today Mixpo (http://www.mixpo.com), a video advertising technology provider, launched the Mixpo SmartVideo(TM) platform to help publishers, ad networks, agencies, and brand advertisers create and deliver audience-tailored, interactive video ads across any screen and in any ad format. Introducing in-stream ads to its roster of services, Mixpo is the first to enable real-time versioning of interactive video ads for in-stream, in-banner, in-app and mobile web.
"Advertisers need a way to extend video campaigns across all ad formats, while ensuring the content is still tailored for the individual viewer. We already have seen many powerful use cases of this technology from better product recommendations to localized campaigns that drive foot traffic to retail outlets. Dynamically customized creative is the next step in the evolution of video advertising, and Mixpo SmartVideo is helping advertisers accomplish this easily by eliminating many of the traditional challenges, such as technology fragmentation," says Mixpo President and CEO Anupam Gupta.
Mixpo SmartVideo automatically tailors a video ad as it is served to be relevant for the intended viewer, regardless of device or ad format. Now, advertisers can deliver more targeted calls to action, creative, messages, product recommendations, and promotions to increase consumer awareness, consideration, and action. Mixpo creates video ads with the interactivity of websites and apps to spur consumer engagement. Advertisers can add store directions and hours, coupons, market intelligence surveys, Twitter feeds, video selectors, product inventory information, images, and sign ups into ads.
"We work with global brands that demand the latest technology to create engaging, relevantly-versioned video ads and brand experiences for a multitude of diverse audiences," said Liz Ross, President of Mediabrands. "Mixpo enables us to offer seamless localized video ads in a scalable way that creates more meaningful connections with local customers."
The new SmartVideo platform leverages Flash as well as HTML5 technologies and is compliant with IAB standards for VAST, VPAID, and rich media. Mixpo's unique player maintains the integrity of its interactive and dynamic elements in any video environment. The Mixpo SmartVideo platform is widely accepted in display inventory, and is certified and running on many leading video ad networks and exchanges in the US including the Adap.tv Marketplace, BrightRoll, and Value Click for in-stream ad units. Networks can tap into the new platform to provide a simple and scalable product on top of their existing media offerings that delivers greater value for customers. SmartVideo Ads run within both short-form video, such as news clips, and long-form video like TV shows and movies. Incorporating the latest ad selection technology, SmartVideo AdOptions also gives consumers the ability to choose which video ad they want to watch or the option of completing a survey.
Mixpo is also working with leading publishers, including Yahoo!, to incorporate SmartVideo into their media and brand solutions to enhance the value of their existing ad inventory.
"Mixpo delivers personalized ads that are cost effective and easy to implement across multiple screens," said Toby Gabriner, President of Adap.tv. "When combined with the scale of the Adap.tv Marketplace, it's a powerful solution for advertisers."
"We're dedicated to providing agencies and advertisers with the latest, most effective video advertising solutions together with targeted, unparalleled reach through our vast network. Mixpo is helping us to do that," said Lewis Rothkopf, Senior Vice President, Network and Exchange, BrightRoll.
Mixpo's SmartVideo Advanced Analytics provides engagement and deep targeting insights to measure and improve campaign performance.
About Mixpo
Mixpo is a video advertising technology provider that enables publishers, ad networks, and agencies to easily deliver dynamically tailored, interactive video ads that are customized for unique audience segments. Mixpo's SmartVideo Advanced Analytics provides automatic multi-variate testing and deep insights for marketers wanting to assess and hone campaign performance. Headquartered in Seattle, Mixpo serves, manages, and enables hundreds of millions of video ad impressions and thousands of campaigns simultaneously each month throughout the U.S. across in-stream, in-banner, mobile and in-app advertising platforms. To learn more, visit http://www.mixpo.com.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for Mixpo
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
CheckMark, Inc. Launches Payroll Services Nationwide
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a novel way to help small businesses in this difficult economy, CheckMark, Inc. is offering Free Payroll Service until 2012 for all new payroll service clients who sign a 12-month service agreement. The offer is limited to employers with fewer than 50 employees located in Colorado, California, or Texas.
New payroll service clients can choose between three levels of service depending on the employer's needs: Pay & File Complete, Pay & File Pro, and Basic Payroll.
CheckMark Pay & File Complete is the most extensive service and includes, online reporting, payroll services, tax filing, direct deposit, and online HR Support Center access. Payroll services can be customized for wage-type, departments, deductions, and garnishments as needed. The service also files and pays federal, state, and local taxes for the employer. CheckMark guarantees tax filings are accurate and on-time. Employees can be paid with overnighted checks or direct deposit through NatPay, the nation's largest independent provider of payroll distribution solutions.
CheckMark offers a unique combination of personal service, professional review, and online convenience. Employers can submit payroll hours online and a CheckMark payroll specialist will review each payroll before releasing it to the client for final approval. Clients have the convenience of online data submission and online access to reports.
After each payroll, secure, online reports are created for quick access by employers. CheckMark Pay & File Pro includes the same features as CheckMark Pay & File Complete, except it does not include the online HR Support Center Access.
In addition to the full-service options, Basic Payroll is for a hands-on business-owner and includes online payroll submission and online reports. After a company submits their payroll information online, CheckMark processes the data and prepares direct deposits, printable checks, and reports for filing taxes and paying employer expenses. Filing taxes is handled by the employer with Basic Payroll service.
CheckMark, Inc. was founded in 1984 in Colorado. Its mission has been to provide affordable and accurate payroll and accounting solutions for small businesses. It began with accounting software for Macintosh® and has since expanded to include payroll software, 1099 software, MultiLedger accounting software, and payroll services. All software and services are compatible with the latest Macintosh® or Windows® operating systems.
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CONTACT: Terry Stone, +1-970-225-0522, tstone@checkmark.com
Chegg Expands into $7 Billion College Recruiting Market; Increases Student Base by Over 3.5 Million
Chegg acquires Zinch, the leading digital network that helps high school students research, connect with and pay for college
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chegg today announced it has acquired Zinch, expanding its social education platform into high schools. Zinch, founded in 2007, connects prospective college and graduate students to scholarships, admissions officers and other students who have been through the same process.
The acquisition of Zinch, with over 3.5 million members, $1.9 billion in scholarships and over 5,000 school profiles, significantly expands Chegg's customer base and its social education platform. Now colleges and students can connect more effectively for less through Chegg, helping to streamline the college recruiting process globally. In addition, unlike any other company in the education space, Chegg now provides resources to students at every major milestone before, during and after their college career - including bridging the gap from high school to college.
"Our mission has always been to save students time, money and help them get smarter," said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO of Chegg. "With our acquisition of Zinch, we're extending our mission to high school students through the $7 billion college recruiting market, while continuing to break down the barriers of a college education, from the high cost of tuition and textbooks to helping students make money, pick their courses and get the academic help they need."
At Zinch, over 3.5 million students have built online profiles to showcase themselves as "more than test scores" to shine in the admissions process, and to be matched with schools and scholarships that might be a good fit. Colleges and universities worldwide, including more than half of the US News top ranked national universities, use Zinch for cost-effective student recruiting and outreach.
"Getting in and paying for school is daunting. Together, Chegg and Zinch can not only make higher education more affordable and accessible, it gives students an edge in finding the right school, getting admitted and reducing the cost. Students can put their best foot forward, be recognized for their achievements and be discovered by programs that fit their interests," said Anne Dwane, CEO of Zinch.
The acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
To learn more about Chegg's social education platform and its network of services, go to http://www.chegg.com.
About Chegg:
Chegg, the social education platform, is transforming the way millions of students learn by connecting them to the people and tools needed to succeed in college. Students on more than 7,000 campuses nationwide use Chegg 365 days a year for: Homework help, Course selection, Note taking, Textbook and e-textbook rentals and Student deals. As a part of the company's philanthropic efforts, Chegg is dedicated to its Chegg For Good program, where it does good for education, the environment and various communities. Since its founding in 2007, Chegg's growth has made it one of Silicon Valley's most successful start-ups. From starting as a purely textbook rental company to evolving into the education network, Chegg is disrupting (and enhancing) education for millions of students. For more information, visit http://www.chegg.com.
About Zinch:
Zinch is the social utility matching students with opportunities: colleges, scholarships, study abroad programs, and graduate schools. At Zinch.com, 3.5 million students worldwide have created 'professional' profiles to showcase themselves as more than test scores. Zinch profiles 5,000 undergraduate and graduate programs, and lists almost $2 billion in scholarships. Admissions Officers trust Zinch to help them engage and recruit students. Visit the company at http://www.Zinch.com and http://www.Zinch.cn.
Cerra.com Launches to Help Bring Balance and Happiness into Daily Lives
Interactive Website Offers Tools, Products and Supportive Web Community to Inspire Personal Growth
RACINE, Wis., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Packed family schedules, demanding work deadlines and unexpected life twists make it challenging for many people to take a moment and focus on their own personal needs. According to a 2010 American Time Use Survey, on an average day, 84 percent of women spent an average 2.6 hours on household management activities(1) - on top of time devoted to raising children or working full or part-time. Cerra.com launches today offering support to individuals seeking a happier, more balanced life. The website offers interactive online experiences, a product boutique and a supportive web community.
Together, these elements are designed to guide community members to grow to be their best selves. "Research shows that being mindful aids in greater overall well-being and happiness," said Dr. John Weaver, Psy.D. and guiding partner for Cerra(TM). "The Cerra(TM) website encourages mindfulness by providing tools and practices for people to be more aware of their feelings and how they affect actions. It's a positive approach to learn more about themselves and inspire personal growth."
Cerra(TM) helps its community members experience balance from within by following three intuitive steps: Be Aware, Act, Reflect(TM). At Cerra.com, visitors can find ways to slow down in an effort to be aware of thoughts and feelings, act with thoughtful intention, and reflect on experiences.
"As a new venture of SC Johnson family of brands, Cerra(TM) truly embodies our goal of delivering innovations that make families' lives better," said Kelly M. Semrau, SC Johnson Senior Vice President - Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability. "Together with our renowned partners, ranging from licensed clinical psychologists and life coaches to counselors and relevant product advisors, Cerra(TM) aims to deliver the thing that most of us strive for - a happier, more balanced life."
Cerra(TM) experiences begin at Cerra.com. From guided breathing exercises and suggested stretches, to sharing a personal journey with the community and a boutique of products that take experiences offline, Cerra.com offers a breadth of mindful tools to integrate into a personal growth journey.
These mindful tools and experiences can also be explored through the Cerra(TM) Seven Intentions, also described as universal human virtues, like Gratitude and Loving Kindness, which become stepping stones on personal journeys. Each intention assists individuals with shifting moods and inspires internal positive change. Visitors can experiment and explore through Cerra(TM) affirmations, inspirations, fragrances and tastes, which help people discover new insights and create customized personal growth rituals. Cerra(TM) Seven Intentions are: Grounded, Creative Energy, Gratitude, Loving Kindness, Courage, Wisdom and Inspiration.
Exploring Cerra.com
Cerra.com offers multiple ways to be aware, act and reflect through three main areas: Moments, Community, and the Boutique.
Take a Moment
A much-needed break from the day can be found in the Moments
section of Cerra.com where visitors can reflect on thoughts and
emotions via quick exercises designed to increase self-
awareness and help achieve balance. The Moments collection
consists of short activities including breathing exercises,
meditations, stretches and more to help visitors refocus and
recharge.
Join and Share
The Cerra(TM) Community enables sharing with others through forum
discussions, exchanging wisdom, posing questions and inspiring
one another. The 'news posts' section offers current information
updates from the Cerra(TM) advocates - dedicated Cerra(TM) team
members who help members along their Cerra(TM) experience,
answering questions and responding to comments as members go
through their individual journeys.
Enhance Offline Experiences
Available for purchase exclusively on the Cerra.com website,
Cerra(TM) products including teas, sensory oils, candles, keepsake
and dissolving notes, soaps, music, lotions and more provide
opportunities for awareness and reflection. All products are
carefully designed to enhance the Cerra(TM) experience both on and
offline.
The dissolving notes set allows the recipient to fully appreciate
positive thoughts and the good in their lives while allowing the
release of negative ones, making this a member favorite. By
writing down thoughts and watching them dissolve away,
dissolving notes become more and more helpful in dealing with
thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The set includes a glass bowl,
pen and dissolving notes sheets, plus a dissolving notes
journal.
Fragrance plays a large part in many Cerra(TM) product experiences. It is said that the sense of smell is the most evocative. The nerves involved in smelling are closely linked to the emotional center of the brain so scent can be a powerful trigger for emotions and memories. The Cerra(TM) signature fragrances create a natural link between the concept of each intention and its scent.
Cerra(TM) believes growth feeds growth. That's why Cerra(TM) donates 5 percent of its profits to charities it believes in. Currently, beneficiaries include SERRV, a nonprofit fair trade organization working in partnership with low-income artisans worldwide, and Girls, Inc., a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Cerra(TM) helps individuals Be Aware, Act, and Reflect for a happier, more balanced life. Through engaging products, a highly interactive website and supportive web community, Cerra(TM) experiences help individuals on their journeys to grow and become their best selves. Serving as stepping stones to a personal growth journey, the Seven Intentions are based on universal human virtues, like Gratitude and Loving Kindness, and provide meaningful ways to better explore the Cerra(TM) experience. They are interpreted into Cerra(TM) affirmations, inspirations, fragrances, tastes, and other wonderful actions that enable members to create personalized customized growth rituals. For more information on Cerra(TM), visit http://www.cerra.com.
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care and pest control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR. MUSCLE®, and RIDSECT®. The 125-year-old company, that generates $9 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. http://www.scjohnson.com
(1) According to the 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics American Time Use Survey.
CONTACT
Jam Stewart
262-260-2440
jmstewar@scj.com
Leah Eisenstein
Zeno Group for Cerra(TM)
312-396-9766
leah.eisenstein@zenogroup.com
- Announces new alliance with Netbiscuits, adding to a growing portfolio of business partners creating the local eMarketplace
- Investor Day to provide detailed progress report on strategic transformation
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yell Group, the leading provider of print and digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is today providing a detailed update to analysts and investors on progress with the implementation of its strategic transformation programme, first announced on 14 July this year. The goal of the programme is to transform Yell from its established position in providing print and online advertising for SMEs to be a leader in the emerging local eMarketplace. Yell is pioneering the creation of the eMarketplace, which comprises an innovative platform and digital portal where consumers and SMEs can connect and transact.
Yell is also pleased to announce today an alliance with Netbiscuits as part of its programme to rapidly build-out the mobile element of its eMarketplace capability. Netbiscuits is the leading platform for developing, publishing, and monetising sites and apps across all mobile and connected devices, enabling eMarketplace participants to quickly move their products and services into the mobile environment. Local entrepreneurs and business operators will be able to extend their digital marketing and commercial activities by offering their customers new mobile services and experiences, regardless of the platform or device they use.
The alliance with Netbiscuits is set to add to Yell's growing portfolio of business partners, which already includes relationships with Microsoft and Bazaarvoice, a global leader in transforming customer conversations into long-term business value. Together with Yell's earlier acquisition of ecommerce platform provider Znode, such partnerships constitute an important element of the Group's new strategy. Yell expects to sign additional partnerships in order to further enhance its SME and consumer offerings and complete the creation of the local eMarketplace platform.
Commenting on today's announcements, Mike Pocock, Group CEO, said:
"In July we announced an exciting new strategy aimed at transforming the Group into being a leader in the emerging local eMarketplace for consumers and SMEs. This new strategy, which leverages the strength of our SME relationships and the expertise of our 6,400-strong sales force, increases the size of the Group's potential market tenfold. Today's investor day, which will feature presentations from key operational personnel and product demonstrations, highlights the progress we are making."
Details and timings
Presentations will begin at 9.00 at MWB Business Exchange, Old Broad Street, London; attendance is by invitation only. No additional financial information will be disclosed at the presentations today, other than that:
-- Financial year 2012 EBITDA expectations remain unchanged
-- The Group expects revenues to return to growth during calendar 2013
-- The Group expects EBITDA and cash flow to return to growth by calendar
2015
-- Initiatives executed under the new strategy will typically be cash flow
positive in their second year
-- The Group does not expect any breach of covenants this financial year
-- The Group will require access to funding before 30 April 2014 in order
to refinance its term loans, the vast majority of which mature at that
time. With the new strategy in place, the Group is continuing to
evaluate options and will update the market in due course.
Enquiries:
Yell - InvestorsNiroshi Sheldon or Rob HallTel: +44 (0) 118 358 2392
Yell - MediaJon Salmon or Andrew SpybeyTel: +44 (0) 118 358 2656Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 977340
Finsbury Andrew Dowler or Charles Chichester Tel: + 44 (0) 207 251 3801
NetbiscuitsDavid I. BarkoeTel: +1 (212) 710 0541 x549E-mail: d.barkoe@netbiscuits.com
About Yell
Yell Group is a leading provider of print and digital services within the emerging local eMarketplace for consumers and SMEs across its operations in the UK, US, Spain and some countries in Latin America.
Building on its strong presence in the local market through its current digital and print portfolio, Yell is developing a broad range of digital services tailored to the converging needs of SMEs and consumers.
These address both the SME need to grow, transact and be efficient in the digital world, and the consumers' need to connect locally to the goods and services they want, in a way which saves them time and money, and moves their lives forward.
In the year ended 31 March 2011, Yell Group has over 1 million SME advertisers.
Background - eMarketplace
Yell is pioneering the creation of the eMarketplace, comprising an innovative platform and digital portal where consumers and SMEs can connect and transact.
The local eMarketplace is set to become the destination of choice for local entrepreneurs and business owners who want to gain easy access to a complete portfolio of digital services, including social, e-commerce and mobile web capabilities. For the first time, it will enable SMEs to connect with local consumers via a single, integrated platform that enables them to grow, transact and become more efficient.
For consumers, the local eMarketplace fulfils the desire to connect locally to goods and services, in a way which saves both time and money. It also helps people better manage their daily activities and errands and streamline their navigation through key events and transitions.
About Netbiscuits
Netbiscuits enables media companies, agencies, retailers, brand owners, developers, and service providers to develop, publish and monetise cross-platform mobile sites and apps. Its world leading cloud software platform provides mobile Internet services for premium online, media and retail companies such as eBay, Universal Music, MTV Networks, HSN and Axel Springer, as well as leading agencies such as SapientNitro, Publicis, Razorfish and Ogilvy. Globally Netbiscuits processes more than 8 billion mobile page and content requests for its customers each month. Founded in 2000, today the company runs offices in the USA, Germany, UK, Singapore and Australia.
ClassicCars.com and Hemmings Motor News Collaborate on Massive Classic Car Photo Gallery
PHOENIX and BENNINGTON, Vt., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online classic vehicle marketplace, and Hemmings Motor News, the world's most respected classic and collector car magazine, today announced the public release of a co-branded, interactive photo gallery devoted exclusively to the beauty of classic vehicles.
Located at http://photogallery.classiccars.com/, the new photo gallery combines hundreds of thousands of photos of classic and collector vehicles plus featured galleries containing spectacular photographs gathered from the archives of both companies.
Classic car enthusiasts are invited to visit the gallery, search for their favorite vehicles, rate photos, and share the experience with their friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter.
"One of the great joys of working in this industry is admiring the beauty of so many gorgeous cars," said Roger Falcione, ClassicCars.com President and CEO. "We're glad to partner with Hemmings in putting out the best from our respective archives for everyone to enjoy."
"Hemmings' readers have repeatedly told us in surveys and emails that they would like to see more photos of classic and collectible cars," said Jim Menneto, Hemmings President. "This photo gallery collaboration is a direct response to those requests. We've worked closely with the folks at ClassicCars.com over the past six months to make this the best possible experience we can provide with many thousands of organized photos of cars. I'm very enthusiastic about this site and I think our readers will be, too."
The launch is sponsored by Hagerty, an industry leader in classic car insurance and valuation tools.
The photo gallery is the latest collaboration project between the two industry leaders. The companies have previously announced that ClassicCars.com now carries select Hemmings Motor News editorial content on its website, and that Hemmings has partnered with ClassicCars.com's first-in-the-industry Certified Classic Vehicle(TM) program.
About ClassicCars.com
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, ClassicCars.com is devoted to helping automotive enthusiasts as they purchase, sell, restore, and maintain their most prized possessions. With more than 25,000 vehicles for sale, ClassicCars.com is home to the world's largest online selection of classic and collector vehicles for sale. ClassicCars.com's exclusive Certified Classic Vehicle(TM) program offers peace of mind to the classic vehicle buying process. The site receives over 600,000 visits each month. ClassicCars.com has industry partnerships with Hemmings Motor News, Cars.com, TraderOnline, the National Street Rod Association, and JamesList.
About Hemmings Motor News
Hemmings Motor News, headquartered in Bennington, VT is known as "the bible" of the car-collecting hobby among both collectors and restorers. Hemmings' monthly publications are a vital resource for buying and selling cars and parts and keeping up with the hobby. Hemmings, founded in 1954, has 4 rapidly growing print magazines with hundreds of thousands of enthusiast subscribers. Hemmings' digital property, Hemmings.com, sees more than 1.2 million monthly visits to their vibrant online collector car marketplace, in-depth articles and blog.
Cellfish Acquires Bandsintown, the Leading Live Concert Tracking and Discovery Application on Facebook
NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellfish, a leading mobile and social application publisher, today announced its acquisition of Bandsintown, the #1 live concert tracking and discovery application on Facebook, and ranked in the site's top 5 music apps by monthly average users (MAU), along with Root Music, ReverbNation, Pandora, and Vevo for Artists.
Over 3.4 million music fans access Bandsintown to track their favorite artists so they never miss a concert date. Bandsintown also helps fans discover new touring artists, based on their musical preferences and location. Bandsintown's best-in-class concert aggregation and tracking platform helps tens of thousands of artists to promote their live concerts and sell tickets, not only through its Facebook app but also through plugins for websites. What's more, the Bandsintown concert API is used by many of the leading music companies including Shazam, eMusic, Soundhound, Root Music, ReverbNation, and all four majors labels as well as numerous independents.
"The team at Bandsintown accomplished an impressive feat in becoming one of the most popular music apps on Facebook in less than a year," said Fabrice Sergent, Founder and CEO of Cellfish. "This acquisition takes Cellfish one step closer to fulfilling our vision to develop and distribute the most innovative mobile and social applications aimed at music, sports and entertainment fans. We will continue to invest in our development and distribution capabilities both through organic initiatives as well as further potential acquisitions."
"Cellfish shares our passion for music and vision, and their resources and market-leading expertise will help us continue to grow Bandsintown," said Todd Cronin, Founder and CEO of Bandsintown. "My co-founder Phil Sergi and I, along with our entire staff in San Diego, are looking forward to aggressively expanding Bandsintown and the capabilities of the platform to better serve artists and thrill music fans."
AboutCellfish
Cellfish is a leading publisher of mobile and social applications targeted at music, sports and entertainment fans. Headquartered in New York and with offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Montreal and Dusseldorf, Cellfish operates over 100 mobile and social properties, distributed through its own distribution network as well as through partnerships with over 125 of the world's leading operators, media and brands.
AboutBandsintown
Bandsintown is the leading Facebook application for live music fans and artists. For fans, BIT provides a personalized way for music fans to track their favorite artists so they never miss a live concert and to discover new touring artists, based on their musical preferences and location. For artists, Bandsintown provides a best-in-class platform that allows artists to promote their live concerts and to sell tickets, leveraging Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more.
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ArcSoft® to Demonstrate Intel® Wireless Display Enabled ArcSoft ShowBiz® 5 Movie Making & Sharing App at Intel Developer Forum 2011
WiDi Compatible Version Allows ShowBiz 5 Users to Preview Movies on a TV Screen while Editing - Hassle Free!
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcSoft, Inc., an industry leading software provider of multimedia technologies and applications across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms, today announced that the company will demonstrate an Intel® Wireless Display (Intel ® WiDi) compatible version of the recently released ShowBiz 5 movie making and sharing application at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2011 in San Francisco.
The primary benefit of Intel WiDi for ShowBiz 5 users is the preview window within the software can be shared to an external display wirelessly, allowing the users to see how their movie will look on the big screen without first having to create a DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or hassle with connecting the PC to the TV. Users will simply need to have a compatible Windows® 7 laptop, a compatible wireless adapter for their TV (connect to TV via HDMI or Composite A/V inputs), and the free Intel WiDi widget installed on the laptop. Additionally, the Intel WiDi compatible version of ShowBiz 5 will need to be installed. Availability of this version will be announced shortly and it will be a free update for current ShowBiz 5 users.
"The Intel® WiDi Extensions SDK provided a clearly documented and easy to integrate solution for our developers to incorporate Intel WiDi into our applications such as ShowBiz 5," said George Tang, VP and GM of ArcSoft's Video and Home Entertainment Group. "The result is a much more enjoyable preview experience for consumers when making videos of their vacation, family, holidays, events, and so on."
About ArcSoft ShowBiz 5
ShowBiz 5 was designed from the ground up to be easy for consumers to quickly and easily create a movie with digital photos and video clips captured from a variety of SD and HD sources, by simply using drag-and-drop to add media onto a storyboard in the order they should play. More advanced capabilities including a robust timeline, chapter and marker settings, and video, photo and audio editing are also available. Add some cool transitions in between video clips, add titles or even narration captured live from the PC's microphone, and the finished movie is ready to be shared on YouTube® or Facebook® with the built-in uploading tool, transfer to popular mobile devices, or burn a DVD, AVCHD or Blu-ray Disc to enjoy on the big screen.
ShowBiz 5 is packed with advanced technology including stereoscopic 3D support, up-scaling of SD video to near HD quality with SimHD®, video stabilization, and much more.
To learn more about ShowBiz 5 and other fine multimedia software applications from ArcSoft, please visit http://www.arcsoft.com/showbiz.
About ArcSoft
ArcSoft, Inc. is an industry leading software developer of multimedia technologies and applications across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms. Working closely with major OEM manufacturers, ArcSoft offers a full line of imaging and video solutions that enhance the features, performance, and user experience of mobile phones, digital cameras, optical drives, personal computers, and consumer electronics devices. For further details, visit http://www.arcsoft.com.
Media Contact:
Vickie Wei
510-440-9901
vwei@arcsoft.com
Toluna Empowers Brands to Engage Facebook 'Fans' to Gain Valuable Insight
LONDON, England, September 15, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Toluna, the world's leading provider of online sample and survey
technology, announces the launch of PanelPortal Connect - the integration of
its pioneering online panel community management platform PanelPortal within
Facebook.
Built on cutting-edge software and a decade's experience in panel and
community management, PanelPortal Connect transforms the value of Facebook
fan data through the addition of rich profiling information. This enables
brands to tap into a hitherto dormant source of reliable, in-depth customer
insight.
In practice, PanelPortal Connect enables brands to invite their Facebook
'fans' to join a branded panel community, hosted within their Facebook fan
page. The fans, or indeed any Facebook user, can register, complete their
profile information, then take part in polls, surveys, discussions, blogs,
onsite activities and more - without ever having to leave the popular social
media site. This offer's brands a new channel for fast, easy, cost-effective
research to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
Commented, Frederic-Charles Petit, Founder and CEO, Toluna,
"PanelPortal Connect represents a revolution in the application of
research within Facebook. Now, Brand Managers, Marketers and Insight
Professionals can truly engage with their Facebook fans in an environment
where they feel comfortable. This is in line with Toluna's strategy of
ensuring the relevance of products and reflecting the needs of the market
through emersion in social media."
PanelPortal Connect offers a number of advanced features to optimise the
value of insights generated. These include: software to help manage fans'
activity, profiles, discussions and more; an easy-to-navigate system for
exporting survey results and packaging data into meaningful reports; with
the option to implement an extended profile for survey targeting.
Added Mark Simon, Global Leader Technology Practice, Toluna
"Brands that already have a proprietary online panel or community can
use PanelPortal Connect to turbo-charge their recruitment. Those who do not
can now leverage their fan page on Facebook to engage with consumers in a
deeper, more meaningful way - going beyond quickpolls to gain valuable
insights."
About Toluna
Toluna combines its online market research panel with industry-leading
research technology, enabling organisations to generate valuable customer
insight by surveying their target audience quickly and cost effectively.
It's popular social voting community site Toluna.com [http://toluna.com ]
has 4 million members and collects more than 1 million poll votes and
opinions a day across 34 countries.
Toluna has offices in the UK, US, France, Germany, The Netherlands,
Spain, Israel, Romania, India, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada.
TiVUS Expands Its Proprietary HD IPTV Solution to Resort Industry
Company targets remote luxury resort industry
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TiVUS, Inc. (PK: TIVU), today announced it has begun teaming with high-end coastal resort properties to directly provide complete high-definition Internet protocol television (HD IPTV) entertainment and in-room WiFi solutions. TiVUS offers these remote and virtually unserved hotel resort properties can now offer guests the same technological amenities that one expects from any major property.
"From Cancun to Waikiki, remote coastal resorts attract millions of travelers to scenic vistas and exotic cultures; yet, the resort segment of the hospitality industry has long been without a complete, world-class, single-source entertainment and Internet solution for its guests," commented Shiva Prakash, TiVUS' president and chief executive officer. "Furthermore, television, phone, and Internet communications in these locations are spotty and oft times unreliable, if offered at all.
"With hotel room demand and rates now on the rise, we've been participating in advanced meetings all this week with many prominent remote resort properties and I would so far describe these negotiations as promising and productive.
"TiVUS solves the resort industry's entertainment and connectivity problems simultaneously, anywhere on earth, using a pure IP-based satellite head-in. Feeding rich selections of worldwide programming in guests' own language, the TiVUS HD IPTV(TM) solution for resorts also delivers secure, reliable broadband Internet access and interactive on-screen guest services such as ordering room service, scheduling spa appointments, and room folio access.
"Destination resorts' haphazard access to entertainment programming and Internet connectivity vendors creates a lucrative opportunity for TiVUS and we are currently securing market share in this space as the company continues to lead the way in complete hotel HD IPTV entertainment solutions," Prakash concluded.
About TiVUS, Inc.
TiVUS, Inc. is a technology entertainment services company providing Internet-based TV and Cable programming, interactive game content, and goods & services to the hotel/hospitality industry. TiVUS' unique HD IPTV system is a complete hotel entertainment platform that, for the first time in the industry, generates previously untapped income for the hotel through ad-revenue sharing. For more information, please visit http://www.tivus.com and http://www.tivusconnect.wordpress.com, http://www.facebook.com/tivusconnect or http://www.twitter.com/tivusinc.
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BlackBerry Smartphone Users Get Fast Access to Savings From Nearby Businesses; Updated YP(SM) App Available
Popular local search app available for free on BlackBerry App World
GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry® smartphone users now have a powerful new way to find local businesses offering coupons and discounts, from a single app. The revamped YP(SM) app, now available on BlackBerry App World(TM) (http://www.blackberry.com/appworld), introduces a new local search experience that allows users to quickly find and share local businesses, as well as browse, save and redeem coupons and discounts from nearby merchants.
Developed from the ground up by AT&T Interactive, a leader in local search, the app addresses a diverse mix of users, from business professionals to busy on-the-go consumers using a wide range of BlackBerry smartphones. Users can download the app for free by searching for "YP" in BlackBerry App World.
Wrapped into a completely new user interface, BlackBerry smartphone users can explore features of the app including:
-- Browse thousands of nearby coupons and discounts in the new "Deals"
feature
-- Quickly search nearby for a business, by type or name, with automatic
detection of the user's location
-- Choose from popular categories like restaurants, banks and gas stations
-- Save coupons, discounts and favorite businesses to "My Stuff" for easy
access
-- Use the quick access menu, for fewer taps to call, see a map or get
directions to a business
-- Share favorite businesses with friends via email
Connecting mobile consumerswith local merchants
As consumers increasingly rely on their mobile device to navigate everyday life, the YPmobile® suite of products, including the YP(SM) app for BlackBerry, provides advertisers an effective way to reach potential customers when they are on the go and near the point of purchase. Local businesses interested in connecting with mobile consumers across the YPmobile® suite of products and leading YP(SM) Local Ad Network, can learn more here.
About AT&T Interactive
AT&T Interactive, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., is an industry leader in creating local search products that encourage consumers to discover and engage with local businesses across three screens - online, mobile, and iPTV. YP.com, AT&T Interactive's flagship web property, attracts over 30 million monthly online unique visitors.(i) YP.com is also accessed by millions of users each month via the mobile web. AT&T Interactive consumer apps have a pre-activation presence or have been downloaded through digital app stores on over 40 million mobile phones(ii). AT&T Interactive local search also offers people search through their AnyWho.com property which features both reverse phone lookup and white pages search.
The YP Local Ad Network helps advertisers grow their business and distributes ads to a distinguished list of top publishers whose presence spans online, mobile and IPTV. AT&T Interactive's wide range of local ad products such as premium listings, performance-based advertising, and search engine marketing provides advertisers an opportunity to increase their presence among consumers who are looking for a local business.
AT&T Interactive products are supported by over 5,000 media consultants from AT&T Advertising Solutions and other resellers. To learn more visit http://www.adsolutions.att.com.
Keep tabs on YP products by liking YP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YP or following @YP on Twitter.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Trend Micro Announces the Next Generation Mobile Security Solution for the Android Platform
Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition protects Android smartphones and tablets
CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro, Inc. (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader and long-time innovator in mobile security, today announced the latest addition to Trend Micro's Mobile arsenal, Trend Micro(TM) Mobile Security Personal Edition, a solution designed to protect both Android smartphones and tablets that includes a free app scanner, lost device protection and enhanced security to block threats while surfing the Web, calling or texting.
In January 2011, Trend Micro introduced Trend Micro(TM) Mobile Security for Android(TM) during CES in Las Vegas, NV. Early features included:
-- Safe surfing
-- Parental controls
-- Download protection
-- Call and text filtering
As Android devices gain in popularity so does its use from cybercriminals. Trend Micro's threat researchers have tracked new threats targeting Android devices growing at 800% since February 2011. In this version, which also follows the release of Trend Micro's Enterprise solution, Trend Micro Mobile Security 7, a consumer's mobile devices will be better protected based on the new data that has been discovered over the last six months. New and enhanced features include:
-- New App Scanner: Designed to block infected apps from installing and
stealing your personal information
-- New Lost Device Protection: From a personal online portal, you can
locate a lost device, trigger an alarm, remotely lock it or even wipe it
clean to protect your personal information.
-- Enhanced Surf, Call, and Text Security: Designed to block online threats
like banking scams, blocks unwanted calls and text messages and designed
to block inappropriate websites to protect your children.
"We believe mobile users need to be protected against malicious applications. To help protect as many people as possible and stifle criminal attempts to steal personal and financial information we are offering our anti-malware scanner for free." said Carol Carpenter, General Manager, Consumer Business at Trend Micro.
Additional enhancements offer a secure Web-based portal that enables users to remotely find a lost device on a Google map and set off an alarm, even if the device is set to silent. If the device can't be found it can be locked from the portal and if all else fails the user can wipe the contents by triggering a factory reset. As a safeguard, if the SIM card is removed the device is also automatically locked. The Web-based portal provides an easy user experience for those who may be in a state of panic over the whereabouts of their device. They just need to remember http://www.TrendMicro.com/ilostmyandroid.
With the sheer amount of personal information now being stored and transacted via these devices it is imperative that misplaced devices be recoverable or the sensitive information deleted. Not only do these devices allow a 3rd party to run up phone and data bills, but they could potentially grant access to online banking, social networking and in some cases even provide access to home automation systems including doors and alarms.
"With over 200,000 devices currently protected with prior or Beta versions of the solution, and Trend Micro's history of protecting mobile platforms since the middle of last decade. We are confident in our ability to provide a range of solutions that enable people to live out their digital lives in a safe and secure fashion." concluded Ms Carpenter.
Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition also gives users the ability to protect their web surfing, calls and texts. Leveraging the power of the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network infrastructure, which blocks over 5 billion threats daily, all websites visited on the device browser are checked against the same reputation databases that protect Trend Micro's global customer base. Parents can set web surfing policies to block inappropriate content. And calls and text message scan be blocked to avoid time wasting, costly and unwanted contact.
Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available via the Android Market and major retail stores. While the app scanner is free, the premium services, including Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text Security are available for USD$29.99 for a 1 year license.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.
Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://trendmicro.mediaroom.com/ and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.
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CONTACT: Alan Wallace, Senior Global Public Relations Manager of Trend Micro Incorporated, @wmalanw, pr@trendmicro.com, +1-425-522-3180
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has enhanced its derivatives collateral servicing platform for institutional clients with new margin management capabilities delivered through a secure web-based portal.
As part of DM Edge® - the company's derivatives margin management service - the enhancements provide clients with a fully automated system that facilitates the entire margin call and collateralization process, improves reporting capabilities and reduces operational risk.
"Given the growth and complexity of the derivatives collateral management process, it is imperative we provide clients with a clear, real-time window into reviewing and approving their collateral agreements, margin calls and settlements. Our new portal, DM Edge Connect, does that and more," said Scott Linden, managing director and product manager for DM Edge at BNY Mellon. "In addition, with our new capabilities, we are well positioned to accommodate the requirements that will emerge in a centrally cleared environment, as well as the changes resulting from global regulatory reforms."
To help introduce these enhancements, BNY Mellon has partnered with Algorithmics, a leading provider of collateral management solutions.
BNY Mellon's DM Edge service is part of the company's Derivatives360 suite of services, which comprises a broad array of offerings for issuers and investors around the execution and processing of derivatives. These include trading and execution, collateral management and other middle office outsourcing services, as well as custody, accounting and consolidated reporting. Other middle office services available through Derivatives360 on an outsourced basis include cash collateral reinvestment, OTC trade affirmation and confirmation, independent (third-party) valuation, counterparty and investment manager reconciliation and lifecycle event management.
"Our new margin management capabilities have been well-received by our clients who are increasingly turning to BNY Mellon to handle their derivatives servicing needs," said Patrick Tadie, global business head for Derivatives360. "The range of services we can deliver to investors and issuers highlights the power of harnessing and delivering capabilities from across our entire company."
BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, offering superior investment management and investment services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $26.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.3 trillion in assets under management, services $11.8 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.7 trillion per day. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at http://www.bnymellon.com and through Twitter @bnymellon.
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BNY Mellon
CONTACT: Kevin Heine, +1-212-635-1590, Kevin.heine@bnymellon.com
BarHappy Connects the Public with Local Restaurants, Bars and Happy Hours
CRANBURY, N.J., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of barHappy are pleased to announce the launch of http://www.barhappy.com and its corresponding mobile app. BarHappy helps users quickly and easily locate food specials, happy hours, and entertainment in their cities. With a growing database of over 15,000 bars, clubs, and restaurants in 18 cities, barHappy offers something for everyone.
The website features a simple and stylish interface that allows users to conveniently find the information they're searching for. Registered site users have the opportunity to earn barHappy rewards in exchange for rating establishments on the site. Furthermore, business owners are encouraged to manage their own profiles so that the information on the site is kept as current and accurate as possible.
Michael Leff, the founder of barHappy, explains that the inspiration for the site stemmed from a void he saw in the online directory market. "I was never able to find a reliable source for nightlife information. There was no easy way to search for food specials, happy hour info, trivia nights, or a place to grab a few drinks without spending lots of money. One day I decided I was going to create that information source myself; a site that establishments could use to keep their information up-to-date, and patrons could use to search based on that information."
The iPhone app works in conjunction with the barHappy website and allows users to search for local establishments based on any of the following criteria: special type, event type, establishment features, atmosphere, and sports teams. Matching results are displayed on a map along with the user's current location. The app is available for free on iTunes. Leff commented, "This is an important milestone for the company as we strive to provide establishments and consumers the ability to reach each other by matching a venue's offerings to a consumer's tastes in food, entertainment and drink." Recently, the barHappy iPhone Application was featured on Fox News' website, and can be viewed at the following link: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/08/12/find-hot-spots-and-be-social-with-these-nightlife-apps/
Steven McFadden, founder of the McFadden's chain, has been working with the barHappy team and says, "This is an outstanding concept, a site that can be constantly refreshed by an establishment to advertise their specials and upcoming events. At the same time, a consumer can identify what type of place they are looking for and easily find it. As a guy who has been in the saloon business for a while, this is one of the most exciting innovations I've seen in quite some time."
About barHappy:
BarHappy.com is a free online community of bars, restaurants, and clubs in major cities across the United States. Their goal is to provide users with the most reliable and up-to-date information on their city's nightlife. Users have access to a wide range of search criteria allowing them to discover local establishments. Businesses are able to customize their pages and manage their own content in real-time. The company is funded by private equity investors.
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barHappy
CONTACT: Michael Leff, +1-609-395-4044, michael@barhappy.com
Ballard Designs Announces Upcoming Release of Ballard Designs Plus, the Company's First Application for the iPad
New Ballard Designs App to Be Available on the iTunes App Store September 20, 2011
ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballard Designs, one of America's premier sources of European-inspired home furnishings and accessories, announces the September 20, 2011 release of Ballard Designs Plus, the company's first application designed specifically for the iPad.
The robust application allows users to interact with Ballard Designs in a whole new way utilizing touch. Content is organized by easy-to-navigate chapters so users can move from inspiring, fully decorated room scenes to detailed product shots with a flick of the finger. Imbedded product videos add to the interactive experience.
"We developed Ballard Designs Plus to give our customers who own iPads an enhanced shopping experience not possible with any other media," said Ballard Designs president, Ryan McKelvey. "They can still be inspired by beautiful rooms like they are with the catalog, but the unique presentation allows them to see the handcrafted details and special features of the product like never before. It's like seeing Ballard Designs in high-definition."
The application is internet-enabled, allowing customers to purchase featured items directly from the company's website, download new issues, and receive alerts when new content or special offers become available. Future releases will focus on specific product groups and decorating ideas, including upholstery and home-office organization.
"Ballard Designs Plus has everything our customer needs to satisfy her decorating cravings," McKelvey added. "And with her iPad, she can have an exciting, tactile shopping experience with us anytime, anywhere."
Ballard Designs Plus will be available for download from the iTunes App Store on September 20, 2011.
About Ballard Designs
Ballard Designs is one of the premier multi-channel sources for European-inspired home furnishings and accents. A full-color catalog is published monthly, and over 42 million are circulated around the country each year. Ballard Designs was founded in 1982 by Helen Ballard Weeks. The brand offers a unique combination of exclusive products, trusted design expertise and competitively priced, classically inspired home furnishings. In 1997, Ballard Designs joined forces with Cornerstone Brands, one of the largest direct marketing companies in the United States. In 2008, Ballard Designs became part of HSN, Inc. under the Cornerstone Brands umbrella. Ballard Designs' corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, GA.
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Ballard Designs
CONTACT: James Pope, Director of Business Development & Retail, +1-404-603-7019, jpope@ballarddesigns.net
DYMO/Mimio Partners With WGBH Teachers' Domain to Bring Expanded Content to Teacher Sharing Site
Free, Interactive Public Media Now Available for Use with Powerful MimioStudio(TM) Software
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DYMO(TM)/Mimio® has partnered with WGBH Teachers' Domain, a free digital library of ready-made media resources, to help teachers integrate technology in the classroom through access to their collection of innovative content.
All of the resources in Teachers' Domain are specifically created for teachers and designed as concise, easily understood segments that introduce, reinforce and demonstrate specific concepts. Teachers can now seamlessly integrate more than 250 science and social studies Teachers' Domain videos and interactive activities into their lessons for use with the MimioClassroom(TM) product suite. Users can save these resources in their MimioGallery(TM) databases for free and easily incorporate them into lessons created in MimioStudio(TM) software.
"WGBH Teachers' Domain and DYMO/Mimio have the common goal of providing teachers with quality content that makes it easier for them to simply teach while inspiring student learning," said Karen Mahon, product manager - content strategy for DYMO/Mimio. "Now it's effortless for teachers using DYMO/Mimio products to simply drag and drop Teachers' Domain content into their interactive lessons."
Teachers' Domain content is available for download on the MimioConnect community site at http://www.mimioconnect.com/teachersdomain. The content covers a broad range of subject areas such as biology, earth and space sciences, environmental science, physics, cultural studies and history for pre-K to 12th grade and is aligned to national and state standards.
In early 2012, Teachers' Domain will be expanding into PBS LearningMedia, a next-generation digital media platform that will bring together the best of PBS and its partners. During this transition, teachers will still have access to Teachers' Domain, but PBS LearningMedia will provide a broader collection of videos, documents, interactives and images. Correlations to national and Common Core standards in Teachers' Domain will move to PBS LearningMedia this fall.
In addition to the Teachers' Domain content, DYMO/Mimio has also released a new free image pack, the Agriculture Content Pack, which features more than 170 images for K-12 science classes related to all things agriculture. Images such as antique and modern machinery, equipment, tools, structures, animals, plants and farms can enhance lessons created in MimioStudio software. Younger students can identify where food comes from and how it is grown and harvested, while older students can investigate how history, social perspectives, cultural impacts, economics, the environment, and developments in science and technology are tied together with agriculture and its modernization. Educators can download the Agriculture Content Packs at http://www.mimioconnect.com.
The MimioConnect site connects teachers and fosters sharing of quality interactive content, helping them turn their classrooms from passive environments to active ones. DYMO/Mimio continually provides updated content packs for educators to use in their lesson development, including materials for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.
Since its launch less than two years ago, the MimioConnect community has already amassed more than 85,000 members worldwide and has more than 4,600 lessons available for use. For more information on DYMO/Mimio, its products and content offerings, visit http://www.mimio.dymo.com?code=p3.
You can follow DYMO/Mimio on Twitter @MimioTechnology and via Facebook. Download lesson plans and connect with other educators at http://www.mimioconnect.com, and view helpful how-to videos by Mimio Masters on the DYMO/Mimio YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/dymomimio.
DYMO/Mimio ITT was named the 2011 "Best Educational Use of a Device-Specific Application" in the CODiE Awards, a 2011 red dot Award winner for product design, a 2011 IDEA Awards finalist, Scholastic Administrator's "Best in Tech 2009 & 2010," one of District Administration's "Top 100 products of 2010," Scholastic Instructor's Teacher's Pick "Best of 2009," and the 2009 ECOO Vendor Excellence Award winner in both "Best Education Solution" and "Best Technology Product."
About Newell Rubbermaid Global Business and Technology Solutions
DYMO is the master brand name for the Newell Rubbermaid Global Technology Solutions portfolio. In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every opportunity, DYMO provides businesses, educational institutions and consumers with innovative and easy ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and satisfaction.
Our DYMO global technology brands are organized into four solutions:
-- DYMO® / Labeling Identification Solutions include DYMO hand-held label
makers, PC connected label and postage printers, plus Industrial
labeling tools (http://www.dymo.com).
-- DYMO(TM) / CardScan® Contact Management Solutions include CardScan
business card scanners and contact management software
(http://www.cardscan.com).
-- DYMO(TM) / Endicia® Postage Technologies include Endicia online
shipping and mailing services (http://www.endicia.com), as well as customized
postage (http://www.pictureitpostage.com).
-- DYMO(TM) / Mimio® ITT (Interactive Teaching Technologies) include Mimio
interactive whiteboard technology, digital ink recorders, document
cameras, student response systems and engaging lesson plan content
(http://www.mimio.dymo.com).
These global technology brands complement Newell Rubbermaid's strong portfolio of global brands, which also includes Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Levolor®, Paper Mate®, Waterman®, Parker®, Goody®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products® and Aprica®.
About WGBH
WGBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcaster, producing such award-winning PBS series as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur, Curious George, and more than a dozen other prime-time, lifestyle, and children's series. WGBH's television channels include WGBH 2, WGBH 44, and digital channels World and Create. Local WGBH TV productions that focus on the region's diverse community include Greater Boston, Basic Black, and Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One. WGBH Radio serves listeners from Cape Cod to New Hampshire with 89.7 WGBH, Boston's NPR® Station for News and Culture; 99.5 All Classical; and WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR® Station. WGBH also produces the national radio news program The World. WGBH is a leading producer of online content and a pioneer in developing educational multimedia and new technologies that make media accessible for people with disabilities. Find more information at http://www.wgbh.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:KRISTIN KELLEY, KETCHUMTEL: + 1 404.879.9248KRISTIN.KELLEY@KETCHUM.COM
Never Lose Sight of Weight Loss Goals with iHealth Lab's Digital Scale
Digital Scale with Bluetooth Technology Provides Tools to Manage Fitness and Health Goals Through the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepcom Holiday Spectacular! -- iHealth Lab Inc., the pioneering designer and manufacturer of mobile personal healthcare products including the iHealth Blood Pressure Dock today announced the upcoming availability of its new Digital Scale with Bluetooth technology and accompanying mobile application. The iHealth Digital Scale(TM) enables users to test, track, graph and share weight information quickly and seamlessly with their iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
"Individuals who regularly track their weight at home are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight," Adam Lin, GM of iHealth Lab. "The iHealth Digital Scale empowers users to take control of their personal health by making it easy to not only track their weight loss and gain, but also to see how their food intake and lifestyle choices affect weight change."
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently reported about one-third (33.8 percent) of adults in the United States are obese; the iHealth Digital Scale helps you manage your short and long-term fitness and health goals, while letting the app do the hard work for you with automatic data entry.
How It Works
The iHealth Digital Scale allows an unlimited number of users to measure and track personal weight loss and gain with their iPod touch, iPhone and iPad through the Bluetooth-connected scale and application.
The companion iHealth Digital Scale App includes an easy-to-use interface with data and graphics that allow users to establish a personal profile using gender, height and starting weight. The app tracks weight fluctuations over time and records results in relation to daily activity, time of day, diet and exercise. Users can instantly keep their doctors, friends and family notified of progress by emailing one-time or long-term results or posting them to Facebook or Twitter. Users can also create an unlimited number of accounts to help manage and track weight goals for entire households who are using the Digital Scale at home.
Availability, Compatibility and Price
In addition to select national retailers, the iHealth Digital Scale is available for purchase for $69.95 from http://www.ihealth99.com
The companion iHealth Digital Scale App will be available for free from the App Store for iOS devices.
About iHealth Lab Inc.
iHealth Lab designs and manufactures consumer-friendly, mobile personal healthcare products. The company focuses on delivering easy-to-use products that make it simple for you to test, track, graph and share your health information regularly. iHealth plans to develop a suite of personal healthcare devices designed for the iOS mobile platform.The company's first device, the iHealth Blood Pressure Dock for iOS devices, was launched in January 2011. Visit http://www.ihealth99.com for more information.
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iHealth Lab
CONTACT: Lyndsey Besser, Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1877, or +1-650-995-4563, ihealth@sparkpr.com