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Gladiator® Brand Reveals New Products, Appliances And Concept Models At National Hardware Show 2012

LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its mission to help consumers get organized in style, Gladiator® brand today revealed new products and concepts to help both the do-it-yourself and do-it-for-me customer at the 2012 National Hardware Show. Highlights include a second-generation model of the popular Chillerator® garage refrigerator, Storage Bench and Rack Shelving.

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"Over the years, we've learned that consumers want help with organization in every room of the house," said Tim Keaton, head of marketing, brand and product, Gladiator® GarageWorks. "The enhanced product offerings make Gladiator brand versatile enough for everyday spaces like the garage or basement and even shared decorated spaces like the office or living room."

One such product is the Gladiator Storage Bench (MSRP $279) which is up for the New Product Award at this year's National Hardware Show. Built with a sturdy bamboo top and a heavy-duty steel frame, it is designed for flexibility. The Storage Bench is the perfect place to sit and take your shoes off in the mudroom or makes a stylish entertainment center in the living room. The dual bypass doors slide open to reveal plenty of space to store shoes or a variety of household items.

For bigger items, consumers can turn to Gladiator Rack Shelving (MSRP $199). The unit measures 77 inch wide, 72 inch high, and 24 inch deep, providing a heavy-duty load capacity of 2,000 pounds per shelf perfect for storing heavier items like tires, fertilizer, bulk food or luggage. Practical and easy to assemble, the Gladiator® Rack Shelving can fit in the garage, basement or large closet.

On the appliance side, Gladiator brand is launching a newly designed Chillerator® Garage Refrigerator (MSRP $1,299) with a stainless steel finish for a sleek, bold look. Engineered by appliance leader Whirlpool Corporation, the ENERGY STAR® qualified unit eliminates condensation during the summer and prevents freezing in the winter months, while using less energy than a 40-watt light bulb.

In addition to the Chillerator garage refrigerator, Gladiator brand is providing a sneak peek at the Freezerator and modular refrigerator with a kegerator or bamboo top option, creating new ways to store food and beverages. Other concept products on display include Jumbo XL Cabinets with sliding bamboo doors. Gladiator brand will also be showcasing the office suite concept in a new Everest White color palette. Product availability and pricing will be announced later this year.

To see the full suite of Gladiator brand products and to hear about the upcoming rollout of Gladiator brand's full-service installation program, stop by the Gladiator® GarageWorks booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central Hall, Booth #6629) from May 1 - May 3, 2012, or visit http://www.GladiatorGW.com. 

About Gladiator®( )GarageWorks
Gladiator®( )GarageWorks is the leader in garage organization delivering innovative solutions that allow garage owners to organize their space in a way that suits their individual storage needs. It is the only garage organization system to offer coordinated appliances designed for the harsh garage environment.

Gladiator®( )GarageWorks offers a Premier pre-assembled line and Ready-to-Assemble line for do-it-yourselfers. Products are available through local garage dealers, retailers including Sears and Lowe's or via http://www.GladiatorGW.com.

SOURCE  Gladiator(R) GarageWorks

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Gladiator(R) GarageWorks

CONTACT: Mari Abe, +1-212-931-6137, mabe@peppercom.com

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

UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek Introduces Video Tech Theaters

New Content Marketing Solution Delivers Video Production, Hosting and Syndication

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek announced the launch of Tech Theaters, a full-service video marketing program that delivers content development and high-quality video production as well as video hosting and syndication.  A new content marketing solution, Tech Theaters enable technology vendors to educate and engage business and technology professionals through scripted instructional video and powerful visual graphics.  For more information on Tech Theaters, please visit CreateYourNextCustomer.com.

As video continues to offer marketers tremendous promise, InformationWeek's Tech Theater program helps technology vendors leverage the popular medium.  UBM TechWeb research shows that nearly 40% of tech decision makers regularly watch video as part of their jobs, while 38% have based a technology purchase decision on vendor-produced or sponsored video(1). 

InformationWeek's Tech Theater program includes the production of custom-created instructional videos and custom webpage "console."  Also featured on the console are both targeted content developed by InformationWeek and assets from the technology vendor, providing a natural multi-layered engagement console for business and technology professionals to engage and interact with.   

The program metrics include guaranteed streams and leads, as well as syndication of the videos across InformationWeek's extensive online network, YouTube and other social networks. 

InformationWeek Tech Theater marketing programs are available now. For more information, please visit createyournextcustomer.com; or contact Martha Schwartz at mschwartz@techweb.com. 

About UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com)

UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Contact: Winnie Ng-Schuchman, VP of Marketing; wng@techweb.com; 631-406-6507       

(1) UBM TechWeb Content Connects Research Study

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

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

Nextgov Launches New Site to Lead Discussion on Role of Technology in Transforming Government

Buoyed by explosive traffic growth, the most-visited daily IT resource for feds(1) invests in groundbreaking redesign and amplified content

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of Nextgov.com - the all-day resource for federal technology decision-makers - is now live, announced Government Executive Media Group.

In addition to a dynamic new design and site architecture drawing from digital best practices, the new Nextgov features a faster and deeper news flow, a nationwide community of expert voices, and a heightened focus on emerging technology.

Already the federal technology site visited most each day by federal managers,(1) Nextgov is off to a record-breaking start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012 - page views are up 23% and site revenue is up 41% over the same period last year.

Nextgov's mission is to lead the national discussion about how technology and innovation are transforming the way government agencies serve citizens and perform vital functions. Specifically, Nextgov seeks to enable senior decision making teams, comprised of technology and program leaders, to learn about and evaluate emerging technologies and transform government.

"These are critical times for federal agencies and the services they deliver, nearly all of which involve technology in one form or another," said Katherine McIntire Peters, Executive Editor for Nextgov. "Technology matters. It matters to taxpayers, to government leaders, and to the individuals who depend on what agencies buy and how they use it. We believe it's critical that we tell the larger story of how technology is transforming government."

The new Nextgov is designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of federal technology decision makers, including their insatiable appetite for news, deep interest in niche communities and content, and rapid adoption of new delivery platforms.

New elements now featured on Nextgov.com include:

    --  Higher velocity news and analysis on technology and government. Nextgov
        is continuously updated with fresh, provocative insights from key
        thinkers and leaders across government, academia and the private sector.
    --  A heightened focus on forward leaning questions regarding emerging
        technologies and how they might transform government.
    --  Deep-dive channels serving as micro-communities for federal managers
        seeking extended coverage, analysis and discussion around a critical
        federal IT topic. Channels feature a mix of original reporting and smart
        aggregation from across the Web.
    --  Optimized mobile access to federal IT headlines throughout the day
        across platforms, including an iPad app set to launch soon.
"In an era of heightened scrutiny on government spending, technology decisions are center stage," said Tim Hartman, President of Government Executive Media Group. "Our commitment is to provide the federal leaders charged with making these technology investments with the intelligent, forward-looking resource they need to make the best decisions, and transform how government operates."

The re-launch of Nextgov represents the third stage of a comprehensive roll-out of the next generation of Government Executive Media Group's entire portfolio - including its print, digital, events and research properties. The roll-out began with the launch of the new Government Executive magazine in October 2011 and continued with the launch of GovExec.com in January 2012. Both the print and digital launches have driven strong gains in audience and revenue, surpassing publisher expectations.

The launch of Nextgov.com is supported by premier underwriter General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) as well as channel underwriters Google and NetApp.

About Government Executive Media Group

As part of Atlantic Media Company, Government Executive Media Groupis dedicated to the mission of "informing and challenging the national discourse" through serving federal managers and executives across government. Government Executive Media Group is the #1 media resource for federal decision makers(1) and the essential marketing partner for companies seeking intelligent engagement with members of federal acquisition teams. For more information about Government Executive Media Group, visit mediakit.GovExec.com.

Contact: Gabrielle Beaumont 202.266.7481

(1)Market Connections, Inc., 2012.

SOURCE  Government Executive Media Group

Government Executive Media Group

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

What's your Element?

Element Case launches the "Element Case Design Studio(TM)" to design a custom case online.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May,1 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Element Case Inc. manufacturers of high-quality lifestyle accessories for the iPhone® and iPad has launched the "Element Case Design Studio" which allows iPhone owners everywhere to create their own custom iPhone case for a personalized, one-of-a-kind look that is uniquely them.

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The online "Element Case Design Studio" provides an easy and intuitive way to custom design a case using a multitude of color combinations of the frame, back plate and hardware options. 

The design process begins with selecting a case model between the Element Case Vapor Comp and Vapor Pro for the iPhone 4/4S. The case is then customized by selecting color combinations from 14 different anodized colors of both the frame and cap components. Anodized components now include Element Case's new Flux finish.

There are also 19 different back-plates available to choose in assorted materials and colors. Finally, the design can be complemented with silver, black, or gold screws and a CNC power button to enhance the overall design aesthetic.  Multiple custom designs can be created and saved before making a final decision.

Once purchased, each customer's unique creation is carefully assembled and secured in special "Element Case Design Studio" packaging at the Element Case facility in San Carlos, California and shipped within two to five working days.

According to Jeff Sasaki, Element Case Founder and Lead Designer, "Our customers appreciate great design, and I'm excited that they will now be able to create their own custom Element case that says something about them. I can't wait to see what they come up with."

About Element Case

Founded in 2007 by veteran Industrial Designer Jeff Sasaki, Element Case Inc., (http://www.elementcase.com) utilizes a strong team of Industrial Designers, Graphic Designers and Visionaries to create unsurpassed products for the Apple accessories market.

Offering innovative designs and precision manufacturing from high-grade materials, Element Case offers a unique and treasured product line to the most discerning Apple customer.

Available online and through retailers and distributors, Element Case products are found in more than 20 countries.

    CONTACT: Rob Reedy
             Echos Communications
                                  (415) 515.8692
             rob@echoscomm.com
SOURCE  Element Case Inc.

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Element Case Inc.

CONTACT:  Sarah-Emilie Bouchard
Senior Advisor and Writer, Media and Public Relations
514 847-5493
sebouchard@lacaisse.com

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

Flat Rate Movers Announces A Quick Estimate Form Addition To Their Website's Homepage

Recently, the Maryland based moving company Flat Rate Movers, launched their latest website tool to help customers get a comprehensive estimate for their next relocation.

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Upping the ante for other not serious moving companies, the regional moving and storage companyFlat Rate Movers, has launched their latest website tool to assist customers in procuring a free, flat rate, online moving estimate at http://www.flatratemovers.com/estimate.php.

Flat Rate Movers is a full-service moving and storage company who specializes in providing their clients with personal, case-by-case moving, packing and storage options. Local and long distance moves are available in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and New York. With the inaction of the new quick estimate form, prospective clients are able to logon to the site, enter specifications regarding their move, and receive a quick, flat rate estimate as a result. This procedure provides real time estimates, taking the guess work out of moving related cost estimates.

Individuals simply enter their name, email address, old or current address and type of dwelling, along with the same information for their destination address, a move date and any miscellaneous information the movers should know, such as lack of an elevator, or particularly narrow stairwells. Once the information is entered, a click of a button will produce a flat rate estimate.

The highly qualified staff at Flat Rate Movers employs a large fleet of trucks to accommodate residential and commercial moves, while providing unprecedented character to the common necessity. Specializing in interstate moves, the crews will pack, move and unpack any item with the guarantee of professionalism, integrity and discretion, with careful hands insuring the safe arrival of each piece, no matter its value.

With state-of-the-art equipment and operations techniques combined with the employment of a skilled team of individuals, last minute move requests are considered a specialized focus, equal to those planned months ahead of time.

For more information on the services and areas of expertise Flat Rate Movers provides, and to test their exclusive free estimate capabilities, visit their website at http://www.flatratemovers.com

Flat Rate Movers
Mr. Moshe Alush
13810 Bauer Drive
Rockville, MD 20853, USA

Phone: +1 800 417 6554

http://www.flatratemovers.com

SOURCE  Flatrate Moving and Storage

Flatrate Moving and Storage

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

Nelson-Miller, Inc. Acquires KDM, A World-Class Manufacturing Facility In Xiamen, China

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelson-Miller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of membrane switches and product identification components, announced today that it has acquired KDM from CoActive Technologies.  Nelson-Miller, Inc., based in Los Angeles, designs, manufactures and sources customized membrane switches, graphic overlays, nameplates, rubber keypads, touchscreens and other user-interface and product identification solutions.  The Company's products are highly customized and are used by original equipment manufacturers in a broad range of industries such as healthcare, industrial, aerospace and consumer. 

KDM, with its locations in California, Singapore, and China, is a global provider of user-interface components and modules including keypads, dome arrays and light guides to a premier customer base in the cell phone, point-of-sale, gaming, computing and consumer industries.  This acquisition nearly doubles the revenue of Nelson-Miller, and adds outstanding overseas manufacturing and engineering resources to the business.  The transaction provides immediate reach into new customers, products and end markets and creates a business with market leading domestic and overseas manufacturing resources. 

Nelson-Miller CEO, David Bland, is the former president of KDM, uniquely positioned Nelson-Miller for the acquisition. David comments, "The merger of KDM into Nelson-Miller adds tremendous capacity and resources to our growing business.  KDM is a technology leader in backlighting and interface solutions and has successfully supported industry leaders in the development and manufacturing of innovative products for more than thirty years. We are excited about the potential that this merger brings to the customers of both Nelson-Miller and KDM." 

About Nelson-Miller, Inc.
In March 2011, two highly successful Los Angeles-based companies, Nelson Nameplate and Miller Dial, manufacturers of membrane switches and graphics user interface products, came together to form Nelson-Miller, Inc.  For more than 60 years, both companies have created lasting impressions for thousands of leading companies and products. Today Nelson-Miller, Inc. operates under one roof in a 110,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Los Angeles, with approximately 280 employees, and a national sales team serving the entire United States.  Nelson-Miller, Inc. has become the most capable supplier of membrane switches, silicone rubber keypads, metal nameplates and graphic overlays in North America.  After the recent acquisition of KDM, a world-class manufacturing facility in China, Nelson-Miller, Inc. brings an even wider spectrum of capabilities such as molding, dome arrays and light guides.  With its global presence, Nelson-Miller, Inc. is committed to servicing its customer's world-wide with a local reach.  For more information, please visit http://www.nelson-miller.com, http://www.millerdial.com  or http://www.nelsonusa.com.

    Contact:                 David Beilfuss
                             Nelson-Miller, Inc.
                             2800 Casitas Avenue
                             Los Angeles, CA 90039
                             Phone: (323) 663-3971
                             david.beilfuss@nelson-miller.com
                             www.nelson-miller.com
SOURCE  Nelson-Miller, Inc.

Nelson-Miller, Inc.

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

Ask.com Gives Seattle Residents What They Want With "You Asked, We Answered"

Locals Vote on What They'd Most Like to See in Their City

OAKLAND, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask.com, the number one online brand for questions and answers, today launched a Seattle-based campaign aimed at bringing more enjoyment to the everyday. Reflecting the top-of-mind themes for Seattleites[*], the campaign will invite residents to vote on which of three options they'd like to see happen in their city. Coined "You Asked, We Answered," the poll results will lay the groundwork for an exciting event in which Ask will reveal and respond to Seattle residents' most popular request.

"We've shifted our marketing focus to a highly-targeted local strategy and Seattle continues to be a top market for us, especially when it comes to connectivity on mobile devices," said Valerie Combs, spokesperson at Ask.com. "We want to show the community a little love and while we can't permanently do away with those 520 bridge tolls or promise more sunshine, we can make their days a little easier."

The campaign will run in multiple phases. First, Ask will poll residents in numerous ways:  (1) in-person street teams engaging with residents in popular locations (2) a dedicated website, http://www.seattleasks.com, which provides more information and tallies votes (3) locals with iPhones can also vote by downloading Ask.com's recently-launched Pollroll app, a social polling app that allows users to send polls to friends and those nearby. Once downloaded, Seattle residents can click on the "Nearby" section for exclusive access to the "You Asked, We Answered" poll.

Residents will be able to vote for whether they'd like Ask to:

    --  Ease The Morning Commute - Getting excited about an early morning drive
        to work can be a tough order in any city. But if locals say this is the
        issue they most want addressed, Ask will partner with local small-batch
        coffee roaster Caffe Vita to brighten up the post-Memorial Day commute
        with free coffee at various Park & Ride locations.
    --  Minimize Stadium Traffic - If gridlock at Safeco Field after a Mariners
        game is Seattle's headache, Ask may just have the solution. We can't
        guarantee a win, but we'll provide transportation home so fans can
        better enjoy their trip to the ball game.
    --  Save the Wading Pools - Budget cuts have forced the city to restrict
        hours of operation at Seattle's well-known wading pools and close down
        several of these historic landmarks altogether. If what Seattleites want
        most is to stay cool this summer, Ask will chip in the funds necessary
        to keep wading pools across the city open.
The polling portion of the campaign will remain open for the next two weeks and results will be announced later this month. For more information, or to vote for what you'd most like to see Ask deliver Seattle, go to http://www.SeattleAsks.com or download Pollroll.

About Ask.com

With more than 100 million global users, Ask.com is the number one online brand for questions and answers and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).  Now available as a mobile service, Ask.com mobile apps have been downloaded more than 1.5 million times. More information is available at http://www.ask.com or http://blog.ask.com.

[*] *Ask.com conducted research among local residents and marketers, and three key areas were identified as priorities for Seattle residents. The final three poll "answers" were selected based on multiple factors, including urgency, feasibility and cost.

SOURCE  Ask.com

Ask.com

CONTACT: Jenny Davis of Dotted Line Communications, +1-925-935-2558, jenny@dottedlinecomm.com, for Ask.com

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

NBCUniversal Launches Integrated Casual & Social Gaming Solution Across All Networks

NBCU Creates Gaming Solution to Better Allow Brands and Advertisers Access to More than 115 Million Unique Fans

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of NBCUniversal's NewFront event (#NBCUNewfront) featuring its arsenal of digital and Social TV opportunities, NBCU is announcing the launch of Universal Games Network (UGN) - a new casual and social gaming platform that will seamlessly integrate its gaming efforts across its multiple brand properties.

UGN will aggregate for the first time all of NBCU's most popular online, mobile and social gaming efforts around a singular platform that is customizable by business unit. The white-labeled solution will allow fans to play games, engage and consume content, amass reward points and redeem them for real and virtual goods across all NBCU gaming properties. Facebook Connect integration will enable fans to challenge friends in tournament style games. It will offer advertisers a one-stop shop to reach the ever-growing and coveted gaming audience across the entire NBCU digital footprint representing 115 million fans.

"Social gaming is a fast growing category that attracts a highly engaged and targeted audience," said Linda Yaccarino, President, Cable Entertainment and Digital Sales, NBCUniversal. "UGN provides NBCUniversal with a unique platform to connect with these consumers and offer our clients a distinct ad solution that taps into the 300 million social gamers active on Facebook and beyond."

Initially designed and built by the USA Network digital team, who won attention and accolades for its proprietary gaming destination Character Arcade, the new solution could eventually be the most robust in the industry spanning more than 20 properties.

For business partners the UGN platform will provide a turnkey way to track fan engagement, target content to specific audiences and create future experiences based on popularity and demand. The networks and partners using the solution will be able to tailor and increase reach by developing specific gaming experiences that can span brands and multiple audiences. Long term, advertisers will be able to take advantage of the integrated big data analytical capabilities of the system to maximize the reach and efficiencies of their buys. 

Universal Games Network is being announced in conjunction with NBCUniversal's digital Upfront (#NBCUNewfront) and is slated to launch in 4Q of this year.

SOURCE  USA Network

USA Network

CONTACT: Suzanne McGee, +1-212-413-6150, suzanne.mcgee@nbcuni.com, or  Michelle Van Jura, +1-646-781-9323, michelle@intersectcom.com

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

Funny or Die Exclusive: The West Wing Cast Reunites In Support Of Every Body Walk! Campaign

OAKLAND, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An all-star cast from the award-winning television series The West Wing reunited for a Funny or Die public service announcement that launches today for Every Body Walk!, an inspiring campaign about the health benefits of walking. The PSA can be viewed exclusively on Funny or Die and Every Body Walk!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3dc51a407a/walk-talk

Every Body Walk! aims to get people up and walking - 30 minutes a day, five days a week - to improve overall health and meet adult physical activity recommendations and requirements.

The West Wing cast is no stranger to walking, as the show is noted for creating the "walk-and-talk," which is the premise for the Every Body Walk! PSA.

The spot features an ensemble cast including Martin Sheen (President Josiah Bartlet); Allison Janney (CJ Cregg); Dule Hill (Charlie Young); Joshua Malina (Will Bailey); Melissa Fitzgerald (Carol Fitzpatrick); and William Duffy (Larry, Congressional Liaison). Several background actors from the show also made an appearance. Filming of the PSA was the first time The West Wing cast has reunited since the show's final episode in May 2006. 

Comedy platform Funny or Die has created PSAs on such topics as consumer protection, budget cuts, piracy, and The Clinton Foundation 10th anniversary. Every Body Walk! is the latest cause to which Funny or Die has lent its talents.

Every Body Walk! offers all the tools needed to start a walking program. A robust hub, http://www.everybodywalk.org, contains news and resources on walking, health information, walking maps, links to walking groups, inspirational videos, and a personal pledge form designed to motivate walkers. The Every Body Walk! mobile app, a free download from the Apple Store and Android Market, allows users to track the time and distance walked and the calories burned. The Every Body Walk! campaign is fully integrated with social media channels Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Tumblr.

Every Body Walk! is powered by Kaiser Permanente. Campaign partners include the Alliance for Biking and Walking, America Walks, American College of Sports Medicine and its Exercise is Medicine® global initiative, American Hiking Society, American Volkswalking Association, AnyTime Fitness, Atlanta Beltline, Blink Fitness, Brazos Walking Sticks, Environmental Media Association, Everyday Health, Healthy Child Healthy World, Molina Healthcare, Power Rangers emPower, The Purpose Institute, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, TCP, TrekDesk Treadmill Desks, WalkBoston,  Walk for Lunch, The Walking Golfer, Walkingspree, World Fit and Yummy Earth.

Note: Behind-the-scenes photos and footage are available upon request.

    Contacts:
    Patrice Smith                     David Mays
    patrice.l.smith@everybodywalk.org david.x.mays@everybodywalk.org
    510-271-6813 (office)             510-271-6676 (office)
    510-421-7091 (cell)               510-459-5528 (cell)
SOURCE  Every Body Walk!

Every Body Walk!

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

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Device Charging Business Case.

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 164-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Device Charging Business Case, a shoulder bag with a built-in rechargeable battery that powers electronics.

The Device Charging Business Case has 6,000 mAh battery that recharges an iPhone up to four times before requiring a 3 1/2-hour charge itself via the included AC adapter. 

The battery has a 30-pin connector for recharging Apple mobile devices and micro-, mini-, and standard USB ports that power BlackBerry or Android phones, e-book readers, or Bluetooth ear pieces.

"The Device Charging Business Case ensures that you will always have a power source for business-critical electronics like smartphones and tablet computers," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns.

Four zippered compartments provide ample storage that includes a removable padded sleeve for protecting a laptop up to 15" wide and eight pockets that hold a cell phone, camera, or business files and folders. The Device Charging Business Case is made from durable Oxford woven cloth that withstands the rigors of travel and has hand- and shoulder-straps for ease of transport.

The Device Charging Business Case is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $149.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/82517 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, backing all products with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, website, and its famed landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.

SOURCE  Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer

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

AVer Information Launches America's Best Doc Cam Warranty

AVer Announces New Unmatched Standard Warranty Program, Providing Superior Protection for AVerVision Document Camera Customers

MILPITAS, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AVer Information, Inc., leading provider of Video Conferencing, IP and Hybrid Video Surveillance and 21st Century Educational Technology solutions has announced today a new standard warranty program for US document camera customers. The new warranty program provides unmatched service and support for current AVerVision Document Camera models.

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Deemed as "America's Best Document Camera Warranty," the new program adds extended warranty features to the previous 5-year all-inclusive warranty for current document camera models (CP, F and M series). Along with the previous 5-year warranty, AVer now includes 5-full years of worry-free Advanced Replacement (formerly AVerCPR), 5-full years of free 2-way RMA shipping, US-based technical and customer support via live chat, phone, email and web.

The standard 5-year warranty covers parts, labor and accessories of current document camera models. The 5-year Advanced Replacement Program provides a rapid resolution and minimizes any downtime for educators by shipping a replacement system before a defective unit is even sent back (within three days of a warranty claim). AVer will also take care of any associated shipping costs for the full 5 year warranty with our free 2-way RMA shipping assistance. The new warranty is standard and all-inclusive with no extended service fees.

"This new warranty program is a testament to AVer's commitment to our customers, as well as our confidence in our product performance and reliability," says Andy Teoh, Product Manager for AVer Information, Inc. "Not only does the new warranty fully protect our customer's investment in AVer products, but significantly reduces downtime and eliminates cost associated with the RMA process. Our entire technical and customer service departments were designed to provide the highest level of service while minimizing inconvenience."

The new AVer Warranty Program is now live for current AVer Document Camera models (CP, F and M series). For more information about the warranty, AVer Document Cameras, Video Conferencing, and Surveillance solutions, visit http://www.averusa.com or call toll free: 1-877-528-7824.

About AVer Information Inc:

AVer designs, manufactures and develops award-winning solutions that have a meaningful impact on way we teach, communicate and protect. Our product portfolio includes AVerVision Document Cameras, HD Video Conferencing and Hybrid DVR Surveillance Solutions. We also maintain a deep commitment to our community and the environment by supporting local programs and employing stringent green manufacturing processes.

Public Relation Contact:
Kris Rangarajan
408.457.3309
Kris.rangarajan@aver.com

SOURCE  AVer Information, Inc.

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AVer Information, Inc.

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

BNY Mellon Enhances Collateral Management Platform with Link to Electronic Margin Call Service

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, is enhancing its collateral management platform for institutional clients with the introduction of an online central messaging service that will enable market participants to transmit margin calls, substitution instructions and interest statements electronically. 

To introduce the new enhancements, BNY Mellon has partnered with AcadiaSoft to connect with its electronic margin call system called MarginSphere.   

The new service will allow market participants to communicate critical information on exposures and commitments in a real-time and secure manner and provides the ability to produce detailed audit trails of transactions.  As a result, it will reduce inefficiencies and operational risk, as well as increase transparency.

"As one of the world's leading providers of collateral management services, we recognize the need to help streamline the margin process in a way that is compliant with emerging risk management infrastructures," said James Malgieri, head of Global Collateral Management and Securities Clearance at BNY Mellon.  "The new service automates collateral communications with counterparties and provides secure electronic management of margin calls, substitutions, and interest statement processing."

The service will also help clients facing a wave of increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements as a result of the Dodd-Frank, EMIR and other legislative initiatives around the world. 

"A wave of new regulations is reshaping the over-the-counter derivatives market and our new messaging platform is just one way we are helping our clients prepare and adapt to the new requirements in the marketplace," said Scott Linden, managing director of BNY Mellon's Global Collateral Management Services business. 

BNY Mellon is a global leader in collateral management and clearance services.  It provides collateral solutions for dealers and investors and currently services more than $1.8 trillion in tri-party balances worldwide.  It is a leader in both global securities and US Government securities clearance, clearing and settling equity and fixed income transactions in over 100 markets.

Through Derivatives360, BNY Mellon also offers a broad array of offerings for issuers and investors involving the execution and processing of derivatives. These include trading and execution, derivatives middle office outsourcing services and back-office recordkeeping services. Middle Office services available through Derivatives360 include collateral management, affirmation and confirmation, independent (third-party) valuation, portfolio reconciliation and lifecycle event management. Back-office recordkeeping services include custody, accounting, and consolidated reporting.

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 $26.6 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.3 trillion in assets under management, services $11.9 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.4 trillion per day.  BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK).  Additional information is available on http://www.bnymellon.com or follow us on Twitter@BNYMellon.

SOURCE  BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon

CONTACT: Kevin Heine, +1-212-635-1590, kevin.heine@bnymellon.com

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

Clinical Care Options Announces Release of Handheld Applications for inPractice(TM) Hepatology Point-of-Care Online Resource

RESTON, Va., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Clinical Care Options (CCO), a leader in next-generation medical education, information, and publishing for healthcare professionals, announced the release of handheld versions of its point-of-care digital resource, inPractice(TM) Hepatology. The release includes iPad, iPhone, and Android applications as well as a mobile Web site that now provide hepatologists, other specialists, and primary care physicians treating liver diseases immediate access to this point-of-care resource on viral hepatitis.

The inPractice(TM) Hepatology applications for iPad, iPhone, and Android are available for free from iTunes and Google Play. The availability of these mobile applications further broadens CCO members' access to the point-of-care resource on the devices that treaters are using in the clinic, at the bedside, and while on call to improve patient outcomes. The first iPad, iPhone, and Android inPractice(TM) applications were released in September 2010 and have been downloaded by tens of thousands of users to date.

"We are pleased to release inPractice(TM) Hepatology mobile applications to our users today. Our previous releases of inPractice(TM) HIV and Oncology mobile resources have been extremely popular among clinicians," said Jeffrey L. Drezner, MD, PhD, CCO's Director and Founder. "We are confident the addition of the inPractice(TM) Hepatology mobile resources will be equally invaluable to all clinicians needing access to the latest and highest-quality management information on viral hepatitis."

The inPractice(TM) suite of inPractice(TM) Hepatology, HIV, and Oncology is free, providing personalized education; original, searchable point-of-care textbooks written for the Internet; and 6 other associated databases that aid both specialists and primary care clinicians in their search for the information that will allow them to make optimal management decisions before or during patient encounters. Authored by world-renowned experts and continually updated, inPractice(TM) is now used by more than 50,000 HIV, hepatitis, and oncology clinicians and is accessed at inPractice.com.

inPractice(TM) Hepatology, authored by 14 international experts, provides a single easy-to-use search interface that simultaneously searches multiple reference resources. The additional available searchable databases include drug information reference, practice guidelines, PubMed abstracts, ClinicalTrials.gov, and CCO's in-depth CME activities and Conference Coverage.

For more information about inPractice(TM) Hepatology and to download the applications, visit inPractice.com.

About Clinical Care Options
Clinical Care Options, a leader in the development of innovative, interactive, online, and live medical education programs and proprietary medical education technologies for healthcare professionals, creates and publishes original continuing medical education and information resources that are designed specifically for healthcare providers in the areas of HIV, hepatitis, and oncology. CCO's educational programs are developed not only to provide the latest scientific information but also to support the understanding, confidence, application, and competence of healthcare professional learners. In addition to the latest point-of-care resource, inPractice(TM), CCO provides a spectrum of live and online educational programs and formats. For more information about the company and its programs, visit clinicaloptions.com.

SOURCE  Clinical Care Options

Clinical Care Options

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

Luxury Goes Mobile; The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Debuts Mobile App With Personal Tips From President & C.O.O., Herve Humler

Not content to launch an app with basic functionalities, The Ritz-Carlton App serves up exclusive tips, tours and integrates with the brand's other social platforms such as Foursquare, World Concierge

CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The long anticipated Ritz-Carlton Mobile App will more than surprise users.  Always anticipating the unexpressed needs of guests and travelers worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. debuts a mobile application that goes well beyond basic hotel search and reservation functionality, initiating a distinctive experience before a hotel visit has even begun.

Most notably, The Ritz-Carlton App includes Presidential Tips.  As president of the luxury hotel company, Herve Humler has seen and experienced all that is so unique and exquisite about Ritz-Carlton hotels - from a secluded garden in Sanya to a one-of-a-kind Viennese crystal chandelier in Doha, he shares his favorite tips about each hotel with consumers.

"In my role, I am fortunate to be able to visit all of our stunning locations around the world," said Herve Humler, president and COO . "I want to enrich the Ritz-Carlton experience for our guests further with details about the things I have found to be quite unique and memorable in my travels.  With The Ritz-Carlton App I can now do that very easily and in real-time."

Imagine arriving at a destination with special access to VIP insider information.  Using The Ritz-Carlton App for Apple iPhones and Android smart phone devices, guests can turn their stay into something truly extraordinary.  To learn Presidential Tips, guests simply use the App to scan a QR code at the time of check-in.

In addition, The Ritz-Carlton App will debut with 20 hotels providing QR code experience tours on-property. Examples among the first hotels to launch are:

    --  The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, where guests can participate in a Cultural
        Art tour led by QR codes that will allow them to learn more about the
        hotel's art collection.
    --  The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, where guests will be able to learn more
        about wine pairings at the Highest Hotel in the World.
    --  The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, where young guests will be able to enjoy a
        digital scavenger hunt, led exclusively by QR codes and clues at each
        stop.
    --  The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, the hotel's signature 10-year
        anniversary cocktail will be served on a napkin that features a special
        QR code; it holds the cocktail's recipe for guests to take home with
        them.
But the unique aspects of the app don't stop at exclusive tips and tours. GPS technology also allows the application to recognize when a guest has arrived at a Ritz-Carlton and can provide location specific advice, information and even exclusive offers.  With the tap of the finger, guests can learn more about local area culture and customs, concierge tips and even the hotel's art collection.  The App also integrates The Ritz-Carlton World Concierge global recommendations from Four Square, the social media platform. New destination and landmark tips are populated by Ritz-Carlton Concierge experts all over the world every week.

Engaging the capabilities of the App, guests can also easily keep up with a resort's activity calendar so they'll never miss a wine tasting, s'mores roast or activity for the children.  And, just in case they need reminding, they can enable push notifications directly to the App's message mailbox.

Find, explore and reserve any Ritz-Carlton Hotel around the world with one touch.  Make reservations, check itineraries, and even manage Ritz-Carlton Rewards accounts in a simple, convenient format.

Download the Ritz-Carlton App at http://www.RitzCarlton.com/App now available globally.

Let us navigate your journey.  Let us stay with you.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 77 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at http://www.ritzcarlton.com. TheRitz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)

SOURCE  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

CONTACT: Allison Sitch, Vice President, Global Public Relations, +1-301-547-4784, Fax: +1-301-547-4721, allison.sitch@ritzcarlton.com

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

Internet Broadcasting Unveils New Suite Of Mobile-Marketing Products To Add To Clients' Sales Toolkit

New Marketing Channels Enable Advertisers to Reach Growing Mobile Audiences and Create Two-Way Interactions to Monetize Traffic

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Broadcasting (IB), the leading provider of digital publishing technology and services and one of the world's largest digital advertising agencies, today unveiled a new family of interactive mobile-marketing products that enable advertisers to offer text-based solutions for digital marketing campaigns.

IB Digital Agency's mobile-marketing products enable consumers to respond to advertisers' campaigns using SMS-based text messaging from their smartphones - a highly sought option for a growing segment of advertisers and consumers alike.  These turnkey products, powered by SMS and mobile technology leader TextingForward, are the latest addition to the IB Digital Agency's full suite of mobile solutions. As part of this integrated suite, the new mobile-marketing products can take full advantage of IB's complementary offerings that streamline and automate all aspects of the digital marketing cycle, including creative, trafficking, workflow and reporting. The new products unveiled today include:

    --  Text-for-Info - This two-way SMS communication lets marketers reply to
        inbound texts with company information, specials and promotions. IB
        clients can include URLs, phone numbers, and other pertinent
        information.
    --  Text-To-Win - IB clients can offer advertisers the ability to create
        random-drawing text-to-win mobile games (and register those mobile
        users). Services include picking a random winner and sending alerts to
        the winner and all runners-up.
    --  Mobile Coupon - IB advertisers can create mobile coupons that users can
        redeem straight from their phones.
    --  Capture Email- Viewers can opt-in to receive marketing information,
        newsletters and other ongoing communication from the advertiser.
"Today's digital advertising strategies are predicated on the ability to reach and engage consumers wherever they are - in the home or on the go," said Reed Varner, vice president Digital Agency for Internet Broadcasting. "These innovative mobile solutions enable our clients' advertisers and customers to interact on their terms, where and when it's most convenient for them. In partnering with TextingForward, IB Digital Agency now has a tremendous addition to our suite of mobile-marketing and digital advertising solutions that enhance the effectiveness of digital campaigns and contribute to a higher overall ROI for advertisers."

The IB mobile marketing products are available immediately from Internet Broadcasting. Pricing information is available upon request.

About Internet Broadcasting

Aiming to transform how broadcast media leaders engage and interact with their audiences, Internet Broadcasting offers scalable publishing solutions that power digital growth and strengthen consumer relationships. Internet Broadcasting solutions include an innovative SaaS-based publishing platform, original and syndicated content, and IB Digital Agency, one of the world's largest digital advertising agencies.  Internet Broadcasting has had a long-term focus on serving local television companies. Leading media companies such as Hearst Television, E.W. Scripps, CNN, The Washington Post Company's Post-Newsweek Stations group, and Turner Broadcasting are clients.  Founded in 1996, Internet Broadcasting is headquartered in St. Paul.  For more information, visit http://www.ibsys.com.

Contact:

For Internet Broadcasting:

Tom Campo

Campo Communications, LLC

(212) 590-2464
tom@campocommunications.com

SOURCE  Internet Broadcasting

Internet Broadcasting

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

NOW Communications Welcomes Customers Switching from dPi Teleconnect

ATLANTA, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NOW Communications, the prepaid / Lifeline division of Birch Communications, Inc. a leading IP-based telecom and managed services provider to small- and medium-sized businesses, has agreed to offer its prepaid Lifeline services to up to 2,500 prepaid / Lifeline wireline customers of dPi Teleconnect.  dPi Teleconnect is winding-down its prepaid / Lifeline wireline service and is refocusing the company's efforts on new service delivery platforms.

"NOW Communications welcomes these new customers with open arms and looks forward to providing them with the quality service and low prices they have experienced with dPi," said Vincent M. Oddo, Birch's president and chief executive officer. "In 2009 Birch purchased the assets of NOW Communications (a leading provider of prepaid / Lifeline services since 1996) and has grown the division since that purchase, leveraging Birch's 16 years of experience and creating a stable and growth-oriented business model.  We anticipate making further investments in the rapidly-growing prepaid / Lifeline market."

"We want to do right by our customers," said Chuck Schneider, president and CEO of dPi Teleconnect.  "Giving dPi wireline customers the opportunity to sign up with a quality company like NOW Communications further enables our efforts to execute our corporate strategy of refocusing our business on new service delivery platforms and allows us to keep our promise to our customers to put their needs first."

About NOW Communications
NOW Communications, the prepaid division of Birch Communications, is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with sales operations for the NOW division in Kansas City, Mo., and offers prepaid / lifeline wireline and wireless communications service.  NOW Communications serves customers in 18 U.S. states, and has a network of approximately 100 authorized dealers and over 20,000 payment locations.  For more information visit http://www.nowcommunications.com.

About dPi Teleconnect
Founded in 1996, dPi Teleconnect is headquartered in Carrollton, TX and offers prepaid home phone and Internet service in 41 states.  For more information please visit dpiteleconnect.com

SOURCE  NOW Communications

NOW Communications

CONTACT: Laura Wagner, +1-816-300-1438, laura.wagner@birch.com

Web Site: http://dpiteleconnect.com

Looxcie Launches Citizen Journalism Program

Initiative Designed to Champion Independent Reporters; Provide Looxcie Tools and Video Services to Simplify Live Video Reporting

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Looxcie, Inc., makers of the first wearable mobile-connected video cam, announced today the Looxcie Citizen Journalism Program designed to offer support to independent reporters and video bloggers and to encourage greater citizen participation in reporting on news and events in their communities and on the front lines. Beginning on May 1 Looxcie, Inc. will accept submissions from citizen journalists who want to be considered for the 6 month program. The company will identify ten citizen journalists it believes are delivering the kind of unbiased, timely reporting that could be better enabled or enhanced with Looxcie's hands-free video cams and it's clipping and live streaming services. Selected journalists will become part of the Looxcie Citizen Press Corps *(for six months).

"Looxcie was initially created to solve a consumer problem - capturing the unpredictable, remarkable things that happen in life without having to anticipate them or have the inconvenience of holding a video camera while trying to be in the moment. With a growing number of people recording and sharing events in real time, we realized that Looxcie's hands-free design, seamless streaming and sharing capabilities could help foster even greater citizen reporting  and broaden awareness of news ranging from local to global events," said Rom Pereira, CEO of Looxcie.  "Our goal with this program is twofold: to build greater awareness for Looxcie as a tool for capturing and sharing news and to encourage citizen journalists to use video as a primary means for reporting the news in their communities and around the world."

Looxcie will announce the members of its news corps the week of May 21 and members of the program will be seeded with hands free Looxcie Cams and streaming service immediately. The company expects 2-3 weekly video reports and will collaborate with the team of reporters on how to best leverage Looxcie cam to capture both unexpected and planned news events for their audiences. Bios and links to individual news feeds will be hosted on Looxcie.com and select video reports will be featured and promoted by Looxcie on a case by case basis.

Looxcie will accept submissions from May 1, 2012 through May 20, 2012. A selection committee will evaluate the video applications based on newsworthiness, originality, timeliness and reporting style as well as on a series of brief questions on reporters' background and beliefs on why citizen journalism is important in the news ecosystem. Details on the application process and criteria can be found at http://www.Looxcie.com/citizenjournalists.

About Looxcie, Inc.
Looxcie, Inc. is the creator of the first mobile-connected, handsfree, wearable video cam that frees people to be active participants in the moment, while recording and sharing on the go.  The company recently launched the first group-cast live video streaming solution, LooxcieLive, in November 2011.Founded in 2008, Looxcie is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

For more information, visit http://www.looxcie.com.
Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Looxcie or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/LooxcieCam

SOURCE  Looxcie, Inc.

Looxcie, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Colton, colton@flashpointpr.com, +1-415-420-5516; Leah Barash, barash@flashpointpr.com, +1-415-551-9618

Gift CardLab Adds CharityChoice e-Gift Cards to Suite of Mother's Day Gift Options

Personalized Gift Cards Perfect for Gift Giving, e-Gift Choices Expanded to Include CharityChoice Gift Cards Spendable at Over 250 Charities Around the World

DALLAS, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Mother's Day, Gift CardLab announced today its full suite of gift card options, customizable gifts perfect for Mothers, Grandmas, Aunts and other important female figures. Among customizable gift cards and retail gift cards, Gift CardLab is expanding its suite of e-Gift Cards to include the CharityChoice Online Gift Card, a card that enables the recipient to divvy up the money between 1-3 charities of her choice from a list of over 250 available organizations on ccgiftcards.org.

CharityChoice is one option among many e-Gift Cards--including 1-800-Flowers.com, Bath & Body Works®, Sephora® and Zales--that is perfect for hard-to-shop-for female figures. Those gifting the gift card simply go to giftcardlab.com, choose an online gift card from a top brand and email the gift to the recipient. If choosing the CharityChoice gift card, recipients can then donate the amount gifted to 1-3 charities listed on ccgiftcards.org--including the American Red Cross, National Wildlife Federation, Clean Water Fund and the Girl Scouts.

"With the CharityChoice e-Gift Card, our customers can choose to spend their gift on an organization or cause they'd like to support. Whether her passion is lessening worldwide hunger, natural disaster relief, education in third world countries, or investing into local U.S. communities, there is something for everyone," said Dave Jones, CEO, Gift CardLab, the global leader in customized prepaid cards. "Our e-Gift Cards, as well as our customizable Gift Cards and Retail Gift Cards, make great gifts for the women in your life who already have everything or who prefer to shop for themselves."

In addition to the e-Gift Card option, Gift CardLab's easy-to-use online personalization system makes it simple for anyone to create a personalized Gift Card with their own image and text. Customers can choose from hundreds of design templates or upload their own photos and choose a color scheme to create their own message. For a one-time fee of just $5.95 per card, Gift CardLab custom Gift Cards can be purchased in any quantity - even just one - and in any denomination from $10 to $250.  The cards are then mailed in a customizable greeting card for free.

"Our suite of gift card options make great ideas for Mother's Day gift-giving," Jones said. "We are happy to offer a unique gifting option like CharityChoice e-Gift Cards, giving both the giver and the recipient the option to support organizations and causes around the globe."

Gift CardLab Gift Cards can be shipped to the customer who placed the order or directly to the recipient for an extra special surprise. E-Gift Cards are conveniently emailed or sent to the recipient via text messaging, making them a great last minute gift for the fast-approaching Mother's Day holiday.

For more information about Gift CardLab's customized, prepaid Gift Cards, Retail Gift Cards and e-Gift Cards, visit http://www.giftcardlab.com.

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

SOURCE  Gift CardLab

Gift CardLab

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

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

HeavenUp.com Launches With Charitable Donation And Installation Of The L.A. Dream Center's First Technology Lab

Christian Social Media Site Designed to Unite Christians Everywhere

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HeavenUp.com, a new faith-based social networking website, launches to the public. The website is gaining early support from numerous national and international organizations, churches and influential ministries, in addition to music labels and artists such as MercyMe, The Afters, Phillips, Craig & Dean and more.  The unique site has also already received endorsements by The Dove Foundation and support from LeSea Broadcasting and iTickets.com.  Through this social network, like-minded men and women over the age of 13 can engage in open conversation about their faith, be encouraged, uplifted and grow in their relationship with each other and God.

The website provides never before connected elements of a social media network including video sharing, streaming music and a HeavenUp store.  In addition to having personal pages and uploading photos, HeavenUp.com is a "virtual fellowship" where users can connect and build relationships with Christian groups, friends, bands, churches, charities, radio stations, TV stations and more. Users can create profiles, share thoughts, insights, music, videos, photos, status updates, blogs and bulletins. A unique addition to the site is the Prayfit Daily Devotional provided by Jimmy Pena, best-selling author, exercise physiologist and founder of Prayfit.com.   Unlike other sites, HeavenUp.com provides a safe environment for Christian users, while also being a comfortable place for anyone seeking faith.   

"To enhance the user's experience, we have created HeavenUp.com to be the most comprehensive, feature-rich social site possible, using the latest technology platform," says HeavenUp.com Founder and CEO Chris Burkhart.  "But beyond the top level technical features, we have dedicated the site to God and we are committed to providing Christians the best social site that exists. The purpose of HeavenUp.com is to not just unite Christians, but to also live out the Gospel message by giving to others and showing compassion to those around us all."

Working alongside Burkhart is Andy Huddleston, a 35-year entrepreneur veteran who will be serving as the Chief Communications Officer at HeavenUp. He is the author of, "White Knuckle Faith" and has been serving with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) for the past 35 years.

Exemplifying its mission, HeavenUp.com is donating the first ever computer lab to the Los Angeles-based Dream Center http://www.dreamcenter.org, a volunteer driven organization that currently serves the various needs of over 40,000 people each month.  The initial offering by HeavenUp.com of computers and equipment has been provided to the center's family floor, where children and parents who are working to get "back up on their feet," through crucial transition periods in their lives, can complete schoolwork and are given a quiet place to study and/or connect with family and friends to pursue new life opportunities online.  The room has been uniquely designed and is utilized daily by people who would not otherwise have the chance to access a computer as a tool to help pursue their dreams and goals in life. HeavenUp.com will serve as the online community hub for the Dream Center and each computer will be optimized and monitored for appropriate content and access.

"The Dream Center is forever grateful for the generous donation provided by HeavenUp," says Danny Slavens Jr, PR Director of the Dream Center. "This computer lab is such an answered prayer for us. We have so many parents and children who are in need of a computer to assist in their academics, search for jobs, homes and more. Now with the help of HeavenUp our residents can continue to press forward in their future."

In honor of the website launch, starting today, Phillips, Craig & Dean will be giving away copies of its latest album Breathe In (Fair Trade Services), which features the group's hit single, "When The Stars Burn Down," to ten winners selected at random who sign up at HeavenUp.com and like their page heavenup.com/bands/phillipscraiganddean. The giveaway will draw to a close on May 8. HeavenUp will continue to host CD giveaways throughout the year. 

For further information and to become a registered member on the new social media website, please log on to http://www.heavenup.com.

Media Inquiries:

Christina Garvin | ROGERS & COWAN
cgarvin@rogersandcowan.com
310.854.8144

Jennifer Fader | ROGERS & COWAN
jfader@rogersandcowan.com
310.854.8155

SOURCE  HeavenUp.com

HeavenUp.com

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

Beauty.com Introduces the Lela Rose Neon Vista Clutch as a Gift with Purchase for Spring 2012

More than $140 in value, the exclusive bag is a gift with any $100 Beauty.com purchase

BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is in the air forBeauty.com, Inc. and Lela Rose as they announce their latest seasonal gift with purchase collaboration. Whether you're picking up Mother's Day treats or restocking your beauty arsenal, shoppers who visit http://www.beauty.com/lelarose will receive a Lela Rose Neon Vista clutch with a minimum purchase of $100 starting May 1, 2012.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120501/NY98143)

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120312/NY67961LOGO-b )

"We're really starting to feel like pros with these bags, and each spring we try to do something a little different," says designer Lela Rose. "The great part about this piece is that it's big enough to hold my makeup, sunscreen, and the kids' toys, whatever I'm carrying in a given day. And when it's empty it folds right up and I can tuck it away until I need it again."

The acclaimed Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2012 collection took its inspiration from the 'neon graveyards' of Coney Island and Las Vegas, combining her signature elegance with weathered textures and faded colors. The generously proportioned bag (9.5" long by 6.5" tall) is perfectly suited to warm weather adventures while lined with washable eye-catching tangerine fabric and flanked by textured cotton twill panels that showcase a bold print.

This limited edition offering arrives complete with more than a dozen deluxe and full-size samples from some of the leading brands at the Beauty.com® web store* including:

    1. Smashbox® Camera Ready BB Cream, SPF 35
    2. Arcona® White Tea Purifying Cleanser
    3. NUXE(TM) Fondant Body Scrub
    4. Stila® Prime Pot Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer, Taffy
    5. Fekkai® Brilliant Glossing Cream
    6. tarte® rise & shine natural lip stain & lip-enhancing lipgloss - FULL
       SIZE
    7. DDF® Amplifying Elixir
    8. Nick Chavez® Volumizing Shampoo
    9. ~H2O+(TM) Spa Hand and Nail Cream
    10. Boscia® Green Tea Blotting Linens
    11. bareMinerals® Purely Nourishing Moisturizer for Combination Skin
    12. IT Cosmetics® Bye Bye Under Eye - Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer
    13. Murad® Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles
    14. Card for $5 off any future Beauty.com purchase
"We love seeing what Lela has up her sleeve every season," says Kathleen McNeill, President of Beauty.com. "She always brings out that perfect balance of functional and feminine--the travel-friendly ideal for housing your spring and summer beauty essentials."

For a peek behind the scenes at the Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2012 collection as well as beauty looks from her previous seasons, visit the Beauty.com Video Library.  For more on the latest beauty industry happenings, check out the Beauty.com guest editor recommendations.

Site-wide gifts with purchase are just one of the perks available to Beauty.com customers. Other benefits include "Everyday Free Shipping**," 5% back on every purchase with drugstore.com dollars(TM)**, the free sampling center, 100% color guarantee** on eligible products, and a shared online shopping cart with Beauty.com partner site, http://www.drugstore.com(TM). The Beauty.com web store personalizes beauty shopping online with the skin care and hair care diagnostic tools, which provide product regimens tailored to the customer based on interactive surveys.  Beauty fans can also get the latest tips, trends, and promotions sent directly to their email by signing up for the free weekly Beauty Bulletin on Beauty.com.

*While supplies last. Sample substitutions may be made. Cannot be redeemed for cash, exchanged, or applied to previous purchases. May not combine with other offers. Limited to once per household.

**Free standard shipping is available only on nonprescription purchases of $25 or more, and does not apply to prescriptions, contact lenses, gift certificates, magazine subscriptions, bulk orders, or orders over 20 pounds. With drugstore.com dollars, customers receive a credit to their account equal to 5% of any eligible purchase.  Customers cannot earn or apply drugstore.com dollars to prescription medications, gift certificates, gift cards, discounts, free items, past purchase, or non-shipped, undeliverable or returned items.  drugstore.com dollars cannot be redeemed for cash.  Products eligible for the 100% color guarantee are noted with the 100% color guarantee logo and may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding any shipping charges).

About Beauty.com - The World of Beauty Online®

Beauty.com, Inc. is a leading online destination for prestige beauty products. The web store provides a highly personalized shopping experience and offers more than 350 brands from widely recognized to niche, hard-to-find products.

About drugstore.com(TM)

drugstore.com, inc. is a leading online provider of health, beauty, and vision products. Shop a great assortment of more than 60,000 items ranging from everyday basics to hard-to-find favorites. With competitive prices, unique categories and free shipping for $25 or more all in one convenient location, the drugstore.com web store is truly the uncommon drugstore®.

About Lela Rose

Lela Rose's aesthetic of adding whimsy to elegance through brilliant color and hand crafted details has brought a fresh view to modern American fashion. Lela was raised in Texas and went to school in Colorado where nature, its surrounding landscapes, and the sublime colors it offers have long been an inspiration. Today, Lela continues to draw from these early influences as she designs clothes for the modern sophisticated woman who embodies a spirit of effortless elegance.

After graduating from Parson's School of Design in 1993, she went to work with two esteemed designers, Richard Tyler and Christian Francis Roth. There she honed her love of couture fabric as well as fanatic attention to detail. In 1998, Lela's vision and passion compelled her to create her signature collection, Lela Rose. Through intricately designed and finely detailed separates, dresses and jackets, Lela has established herself as a renowned designer.

The Lela Rose collection is built on a design philosophy of creating hand finished clothes that exude a casual luxury and refinement. The beautiful embellished fabrics are the foundation of this innovative collection and speak to the elegance of its personality with a nod to the era of glamour.

Lela Rose's collection has garnered her a following of trendsetters across the country. Lela's ready-to-wear apparel under the Lela Rose label is sold in more than 75 specialty stores nationwide, as well as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and internationally in Canada, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Taiwan and Japan.

In Fall 2006, Lela Rose launched the Lela Rose Wedding collection. The collection is a pairing of unconventional fabrics and techniques that are trademarks of the designer. The impeccable quality and couture sensibility of these gowns make them one of a kind. The Lela Rose Wedding Collection can be found in bridal boutiques nationwide as well as internationally.

With the success of both collections, the Lela Rose brand expanded into footwear in the Fall of 2007. Rose partnered with Payless Shoesource® to create the Lela Rose for Payless brand of fashion forward shoes at an extremely affordable price. This collection was followed up by Unforgettable Moments by Lela Rose(TM), a collection of dyeable special occasion shoes that launched late in 2008. Both collections can be found in Payless stores nationwide.

In 2009, Lela Rose announced she was launching Lela Rose Bridesmaid, a partnership with the Dessy Group. The Lela Rose Bridesmaid collection can be found in over 200 bridesmaid stores nationwide as well as in Canada and in the United Kingdom.

As the Lela Rose brand continues to grow, one thing remains true - Rose's vision and passion to stay true to her aesthetic.

SOURCE  Beauty.com, Inc.

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CONTACT: Noreen Moriarty, Beauty.com, +1-425-372-3462, noreenm@beauty.com

Web Site: http://www.beauty.com/lelarose

Share Your Life with Personalized Photo 'Creations' in a Snap!

Snap MyLife Unveils Latest Online Offering

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What do you get for someone who has everything? You choose a gift that is as unique as they are, filled with memories to be treasured forever.

With Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations and religious celebrations quickly approaching, there's no better time to visit http://www.snapmylifecreations.com - the newly rebranded website featuring exciting make-it-yourself photo books and gifts.

"Snap MyLife Creations are easy to make, inexpensive and quick to create," said Michael Subhan, Marketing vice president of Snap MyLife, Inc. This is really the beginning to an exciting revamp over the next 9-months that will include substantial enhancements to the merchandise offered, features of the service and integration into the companies other product and services.

The Snap MyLife Creations website, which sports an upgraded look and feel and offers new features and great promotions including customer specials, a Birthday Club and contests, was launched this week - just in time for spring celebrations. With Snap MyLife Creations, users create a free account, log on and start making beautiful keepsakes. Get creative and team up with friends and family to further personalize gifts.

With the online editor tool users can upload and place photos and text on the pages of books, cards and calendars. Creations, available in various sizes and affordable price points, are printed on high quality silk paper and beautifully bound, in soft or hardcover. Plus, users can share their creations via Facebook or blog/website.

Snap MyLife Creations, formerly known as Inkubook, is the latest offering from Snap MyLife Inc., the fast-growing developer of consumer cloud-service applications for mobile devices and other Internet-enabled consumer electronics. The company is already well-known for its content sharing and security services including Snap MyLife®, Snap Sync(TM), Snap Music(TM) and Snap Secure(TM).

About Snap MyLife:

Snap MyLife, Inc. is a fast-growing developer of consumer cloud-service applications for mobile devices and other Internet-enabled consumer electronics. Its applications under the Snap(TM), Snap MyLife®, Snap Sync(TM), Snap Music(TM) and Snap Secure(TM) brands allow consumers to leverage cloud-services with simple, yet powerful applications for content sharing, messaging, editing, streaming, backup and synchronization, as well as device and content security across virtually all consumer electronics device categories. Snap MyLife is headquartered in Princeton, N.J., with offices globally, and is backed by Edison Ventures and Sycamore Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.snapmylifeinc.com.

Media Contact:
Bari Siegel
732-256-9274

SOURCE  Snap MyLife, Inc.

Snap MyLife, Inc.

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

Truphone's New BlackBerry 10 App Will Enable Mobile VoIP and Low-Cost Global Roaming

Truphone's Positive Experience as a BlackBerry 10 Developer Illustrates the Platform's Programming Capabilities and Other Benefits

LONDON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Truphone today announced it's developing a global roaming application based on RIM's BlackBerry 10 platform. The new application will let BlackBerry 10 users make international calls and send text messages over Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE at rates up to 90 percent cheaper than mobile operator tariffs.

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BlackBerry 10's advanced APIs, new programming tools, intuitive programming environment and developer features are enabling Truphone to slash development time and create market-differentiating features. As a result, the new Truphone app will provide a superior user experience, including reliable, high-quality Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE calling and other over-the-top (OTT) services that take advantage of the BlackBerry 10 platform.

"RIM has got it right with the BlackBerry 10 platform.  They have really streamlined the app-development process," said Adam Linford, Truphone Head of Labs and Mobile Applications. "The platform's support for open-source components flattens the learning curve enabling us to build a new application quickly and cost-effectively and have it ready to go when the first BlackBerry 10 devices debut."

The BlackBerry 10 app also will enable Truphone to accelerate its efforts to offer converged voice and data services to BlackBerry users over Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE networks. Truphone's industry firsts include the first commercial release of a Wi-Fi calling app on Nokia N and E series smartphones in 2006. Truphone released its current BlackBerry app in 2008 to provide dial-around and callback capabilities and low-cost SMS, minimizing the cost of international communications.

"Truphone's BlackBerry 10 application will be the product of two things: Our leadership in being first to market on new platforms, and RIM's visionary approach in developing a platform that's developer-friendly," Linford said. "Our new BlackBerry solution will debut at a time when Wi-Fi offloading and other OTT services begin to reach the tipping point to become the business traveler's must-have options for reliable, global and cost-effective communications."

About Truphone

Truphone is the world's first truly global wireless carrier, helping people and businesses around the world thrive.

Founded in 2006, the company uses innovation to drive convenience up and costs down. The company is a pioneer and innovator in the mobile VoIP space. It launched the first downloadable mobile VoIP app for Nokia in 2006 and has since been the first on the iPhone, iPod and iPad devices.  Tru supports all leading mobile platforms and devices including Blackberry, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Nokia E and N series, and Android.

The company's flagship GSM service, Tru, helps international business by delivering significant savings via local rates while abroad and Tru's least cost roaming. Tru service works in over 200 countries around the world. Truphone is currently selling its service in the UK and will be broadly selling in the US and several other countries this year. Truphone offers multiple local numbers on one SIM card, allowing customers and contacts to reach each other without footing the bill of high international call charges.

SOURCE  Truphone

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CONTACT: Ritch Blasi of Comunicano, on behalf of Truphone, +1-908-612-1760, rblasi@comunicano.com

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

Mamiverse Launches Food Hub For Latina Moms

Includes Celeb Chefs, Video Cooking Lessons, Over 200 Latin Recipes and Features

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mamiverse.com, a website for Latina moms and families, today announces the launch of Mamiverse Food. Providing a unique culinary experience by showcasing Latin cuisine through the expert tastes of Latina moms, Mamiverse Food features some of the most celebrated Latin chefs in the world, including Mamiverse Executive Chef Daisy Martinez. At the heart of Mamiverse Food is a fundamental explanation of what Latin food is, how to be healthy when cooking it, and basic techniques involved in serving up truly authentic Latin dishes. 

"Nothing in the world is better than a mother's home cooked meal," says Mamiverse CEO Rene Alegria. "This is particularly the case for Latino families. By featuring Latina mother-approved recipes, we're inviting America to take a seat at our virtual table."

In addition to launching with over 200 recipes and features, Mamiverse Food contributors will scour the country for stories of Hispanics making it in the world of food. A unique component of the site includes video demonstrations taught by Daisy Martinez emphasizing basic cooking techniques on everything from making tamales, the perfect guacamole, to whipping up a no-stress party spread on a budget.

With tremendous growth in recent years, it's clear that America has fallen in love with Latin cuisine. According to a study by Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, the Hispanic Food market is a multi-billion dollar industry, with projected sales of 10 billion dollars by 2014.

While Mamiverse Food is culturally focused, it is also diverse and gender-inclusive. "Beyond Latina moms, our aim is to invite men, non-Latinos, and foodies of all ages to connect, share and celebrate our cuisine," says Alegria. "Nothing says family like food from the heart."

A few standout stories include:

** My Latina Mother's Day
Mamiverse Executive Chef Daisy Martinez reminisces about the Mother's Days of her Hispanic upbringing, and how she celebrates the holiday today with her acculturated family.

** Crazy for Quinoa
Explores the current phenomenon surrounding Quinoa, with three recipes that capture its essence as a Latin food staple.

**Latin Meatballs!
With an ode to the current trend for all things 'meatball', comes two recipes that offer a Latin spin to this delicious treat.

**Mexican Chocolate Mania
Mamiverse contributing editor Mario Bosquez examines the mystery behind this beloved ingredient, and shares two recipes (with a third from Aaron Sanchez) on how readers may explore at-home chocolate decadence.

About MAMIVERSE
Since it's launch on July 18th, 2011, Mamiverse.com has become the preeminent site for Latina moms in America by fostering engagement and providing in-culture information. With the launch of Mamiverse Food, and led by Executive Chef Daisy Martinez, along with contributing chefs that range from Rick Bayless, Lorena Garcia, Ingrid Hoffman, Marcela Valladolid, among others, the site brings Latina mom-approved cuisine to homes across the nation.

SOURCE  Mamiverse Media

Mamiverse Media

CONTACT: Deborah Broide, +1-973-744-2030, DeborahPub@aol.com

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

Binary Tree Releases E2E Complete 3.1 with Enhanced Capabilities for Migrating Mailboxes and Public Folders Between Microsoft Exchange Environments

NEWARK, N.J., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Binary Tree, a leading provider of software solutions for migrating to Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, announced today the release of version 3.1 of their award-winning Exchange migration software, E2E Complete that simplifies and streamlines intra-org migrations to Exchange 2010, cross-forest migrations, and migrations to Microsoft Office 365. The new version includes an array of new features for streamlining the migration of mail and public folders between Microsoft Exchange environments.

"Many of the new features in E2E Complete 3.1 originated as requests from customers as they were planning or performing their migrations," stated Pete Caldecourt, Director of Product Management at Binary Tree. "The new version gives administrators more fine-grain control over the migration of public folders, the distribution of migrated mailboxes, and user self-service options."

E2E Complete 3.1 now features some significant enhancements for migrating public folders. New pruning and grafting capabilities enable administrators of environments with a single Exchange organization to select the sub-folders that should be migrated and to de-select those that should be excluded. Full support is provided for public folder migration with Exchange 2007 and for data migrations of public folders within the same Exchange organization.

A new equalized distribution capability gives administrators more control over the migration to the target environment. They can now create groups of users to be migrated and then have them automatically migrated evenly across a range of Exchange databases and servers that the administrator has selected.

E2E Complete 3.1 also now enables administrators to use security groups within Active Directory to select which users will have the ability to "Opt Out" of their scheduled migration and select an alternative migration times. Other new capabilities include new methods for importing users, exporting records, and a migration blackout over-ride option. E2E Complete 3.1 is available for trial and purchase immediately.

Resources related to this news release

    --  For more information on E2E Complete, please visit
        http://www.binarytree.com/e2e
Binary Tree social media resources

    --  Blog: Good Migrations
    --  LinkedIn: Binary Tree
    --  LinkedIn: Binary Tree - Migrate to Microsoft
    --  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BinaryTreeInc
    --  Twitter: @BinaryTreeInc
ABOUT BINARY TREE
Binary Tree is a leading provider of software for migrating enterprise messaging users and applications to on-premises and cloud-based versions of the Microsoft platform. Since 1993, Binary Tree and its business partners have helped over 6,000 customers around the world to migrate more than 25 million email users. Binary Tree's suite of software provides solutions for migrating from Exchange 2003/2007 and Lotus Notes to on-premises and online versions of Exchange and SharePoint. Binary Tree is represented by business partners worldwide who provide specialized services and a proven methodology for guiding customers through complex transitions. Binary Tree is a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner, an IBM Premier Business Partner, and is Microsoft's preferred vendor for migrating to Microsoft Office 365. Binary Tree is headquartered in the New York metropolitan area with international offices in London, Paris, Stockholm, Singapore, and Sydney. For more information, please visit us online at http://www.binarytree.com.

Binary Tree and E2E Complete are trademarks of Binary Tree, Inc.  All other trademarks are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Binary Tree

Binary Tree

CONTACT: Dan Alsip, +1-212-244-3635, dan.alsip@binarytree.com

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

Hop-on Services are deployed in Cancun International Airport with 911 Access and Tracking Ability for Direct Targeted Marketing

Hop-on's 911-E Technology (http://www.911-E.com) uses proprietary Hop-on wireless location technologies to locate 911 phone calls made from cell phones.  Additionally, with the ability to track end user location, direct marketing of products, services and points of interest offer an untapped revenue model.

TEMECULA, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (OTC: HPNN.PK) today announced through its subsidiary, Hop-on Mobile, S. de R.L. de C.V., it launched its services  at the International Airport In Cancun, Mexico using Hop-on's distribution channels.  These phones have the ability to be tracked and monitored enabling Hop-on to provide customers with direct marketing campaigns.

Services and Features Generating Revenue for Hop-on:

    --  Concierge services available year-round, 24-hours a day
    --  Many languages spoken for local and visiting customers
    --  Money is earned from airtime and from handset-targeted direct marketing
    --  Profits from the initial handset sales
    --  Referrals to Travel Agencies, Tours Operators, Dinner Reservations, Car
        Rentals, Hotel and Resort Reservations, and other related businesses
    --  Business inquiries can receive  referral fees of USD $5-$50 per event.
        Invoices can be generated from call record details.
    --  Assisted calls can also generate per-minute revenues of USD $0.25-$1.00,
        especially for companies with the ability to keep customers connected
        for extended periods.  For example, calls to airlines or to credit card
        companies offering card and travel services.
    --  Based on a given handset geo-location, direct marketing text messages or
        phone calls can be initiated when in a target marketing area.  For
        example, when a customer is in Cancun, calls can be made offering
        specials at local tourist attractions, eateries, lodging.  The
        profitability for this highly targeted marketing service is tremendous.
    --  Geo-Targeting: Airports, Major Tourism Cities, Major Resorts,
        Timeshares, Travel Guides
    --  Future Phones with GPRS and tracking ability, Location Based Services,
        Live Operators, Voice Activated Response and Satellite Phones
    --  Custom Branding and White-label Opportunities
Global Market Facts and Figures

    --  Tourism is one of the world's largest industries, generating an
        estimated 11% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employing 200
        million people and transporting nearly 700 million international
        travelers per year - a figure that is expected to double by 2020.
    --  Developing countries currently have only a minority share of the
        international tourism market (approximately 30%), but this is growing.
        International tourism arrivals in developing countries have grown by an
        average of 9.5% per year since 1990, compared to 4.6% growth worldwide.
    --  The tourism industry makes important contributions to the economies of
        developing countries, particularly to foreign exchange earnings,
        employment, and GDP.
Peter Michaels, CEO of Hop-on stated, "Hop-on phones have 911 services tied into the local carriers in Mexico and the United States.  The tourism industry has been tarnished due to a few isolated incidents targeted toward tourists.  Travelers to Mexico will have a local Mexican wireless number with 911 services attached to it."  The peace of mind this brings travelers is enormous, he said. "Now we also have the ability to directly market products and services to a customer who we know is a tourist.  We know our customers are looking for tourism marketing."

Hop-on is exploiting "first mover" advantages to bring new and innovative products to Global and Mexican markets.

Michaels also said, "During an emergency, locating a person needing assistance quickly and accurately, regardless of where they are, what type of mobile device they are using, what country they are in, or even whether they are outside or indoors is absolutely critical.  Private industry and governments around the world are considering the implementation of a universal emergency services system that quickly provides the location of wireless callers to first responders.  In the United States, this system, called Enhanced 911 (E-911) is already in place.  Hop-on uses two proven and tested technologies for Emergency Call Location Solutions - AGPS and U-TDOA.  Hop-on looks to be a leader in establishing their 911-E Technology and services as they can be deployed worldwide.

About Hop-on, Inc.

Hop-on, Inc. is a leading international manufacturer of electronics.  Since the company's inception, it has been known for developing the world's first $10 disposable cell phone.  Today, Hop-on remains one of the few U.S.-based manufacturers of cellular technology.  The Company currently develops and manufactures electronic cigarettes and cigars for distributors throughout the U.S. and internationally.  Hop-on also offers multimedia services and has secured licensing agreements from essential patent holders for GSM, CDMA and WiFi technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules.  All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

Hop-on:

Danny Coleman
http://www.Hop-on.com
http://www.Hop-onMobile.com
http://www.911-E.com

+1 949-756-9008

Email: contact@hop-on.com

SOURCE  Hop-on, Inc.

Hop-on, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.Hop-on.com

Olympus Launches New Opto-Digital Solution

DSX Series Micro-Imaging and Metrology System Now Available in the U.S.

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the stateside release of its newest opto-digital micro-imaging and metrology solution, Olympus is bringing the future of technology to today's inspection, test, and quality control facilities. The DSX Series imaging system delivers a completely new type of technology that combines Olympus performance reliability with the touchscreen ease of a smartphone or tablet computer.

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"The DSX Series captures clear images, acquires reliable measurements, and performs high-level analysis for reproducible results--all with a tap of a touchscreen," says Matt Smith, Olympus director of sales and marketing. "This revolutionary series of instruments is so easy to use that virtually anyone can achieve consistent, reliable results. And because the DSX family of instruments offers superior quality and reliability, you get usable, accurate data and crisp, quality images every time."

DSX Series instruments include the DSX500, DSX500i, and DSX100. Designed for simplicity, accuracy, and reliability, all instruments in this line are designed to provide two core benefits--enhanced productivity and increased efficiency. The DSX Series:

    --  Requires virtually no training
    --  Produces reliable, reproducible, and traceable measurements
    --  Captures perfect images the first time, every time with the best-image
        function
    --  Accommodates samples of all shapes and sizes to produce 2D, 3D, and
        panorama results
    --  Improves image clarity live or with captured images using advanced
        imaging techniques including High Dynamic Range, WiDER, and Color
        Enhancement
As part of the Olympus micro-imaging and metrology family of products, DSX Series instruments are compatible with powerful Stream image-processing software for measurement, analysis, and reporting. DSX systems are built to resist ambient vibration with proprietary image stabilization technology, making repeatable measurements and images possible in any environment with just the touch of a finger.

For more information about the DSX Series imaging system, visit http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/microscope/opto-digital or contact a sales representative.

About Olympus

Olympus Corporation operates in industrial, medical, and consumer markets around the world, specializing in optics, electronics, and precision engineering. Its industrial division produces innovative test, measurement, inspection, and imaging instruments used for quality control, R&D, and other technical applications. Olympus' industry-leading portfolio of micro-imaging and metrology systems supplies reliable, economical solutions designed to enhance safety, security, quality, and productivity.

For more information about Olympus, visit olympus-ims.com.

Media Contacts

Meghan Smith, Klunk & Millan

610-973-2400
Meghan@KlunkMillan.com

Matt Smith, Olympus

484-896-5300
Matt.Smith@olympus.com

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AnyMP4 iPod Transfer - Transfer Files Between iPod And PC

BEIJING, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --To provide users with an all-round solution to handle iPod files, AnyMP4 has released iPod Transfer to help users transfer iPod files to computer and import local files to iPod. Also this iPod Transfer enables users to convert DVD and videos to iPod compatible formats and make the favorite iPhone ringtone with lossless sound quality.

AnyMP4 iPod Transfer has versatile transferring function to transfer iPod file to computer, and import local file to iPod. For instance, users can export iPod files such as Movies, Music, TV Shows, Podcast, iTunes U, eBook, Camera Roll, Picture, Voice Memos, Camera Shot, and Ringtone to computer. And it has the ability to import local files including Audio, Video, eBook, and Image to iPod. Besides, this iPod Transfer Software can back up the iPhone contacts and SMS to computer for safety, and users can delete the unwanted SMS in the backup file.

With the professional iPod Transferring Software, users can convert any DVD and various videos to iPod videos. Specifically speaking, it can load any DVD and then rip them to iPod MP4, MOV, and M4V, also it can add various videos like 3GP, MKV, MTS, RMVB, FLV, ASF, WMV, AVI, MPEG, DivX, and TS, etc. and then convert them to iPod compatible video and audio formats. What's more, users can extract the audio file from any DVD and videos and then convert them to iPod MP3, M4A, and WAV with the excellent converting quality.

In addition, AnyMP4 iPod Transfer Software has multiple editing features to provide for users. "My Cache" is used to store the converted file for users to transfer to device later. So users don't have to connect the device waiting for the converting. All information about the iPod/iPhone including iPod picture, type, capacity, version number, serial number and format will be clearly shown on the main interface. The "Search" function can help users search the files in the categories of Genre, Artist, and Album. Furthermore, this iPod Transfer has trim, crop, effect, watermark, and merge features to help users get the perfect iPod video file.

In one word, AnyMP4 iPod Transfer is the versatile and professional transferring software, users can download it to have a try. It also supports other Apple portable devices such as iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S. With the intuitive and unique design, users can finish the whole transferring process only in a few clicks.

For more information about this compelling software, please visit the webpage below:
http://www.anymp4.com/ipod-transfer/

System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU: 800MHz Inter or AMD CPU or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more

About AnyMP4
AnyMP4, a software producer, aims to provide the best and world-class solution of converting Blu-ray Disc, DVD and video/audio files. AnyMP4 is dedicated to developing the most powerful multimedia processing software for users all over the world. Our product portfolio ranges from video tools, DVD tools, Blu-ray tools, etc. on both Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X platforms. All these software can help you easily solve almost all DVD/Blu-ray/video issues. For more details about AnyMP4, please visit: http://www.anymp4.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: George Brown, of AnyMP4, +86-13146381763, pr@anymp4.com

Web Site: http://www.anymp4.com

EmptyLemon's Elemonator - The Lighter Side of IT Recruitment

LONDON, May 1, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The Elemonator, devised by EmptyLemon - a specialist IT jobs board that puts
jobseekers in direct contact with potential employers - is a tongue-in-cheek game that
pokes fun at the traditional approach of IT recruitment agencies.

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120501/529225 )

    How so? Well, the Elemonator IT recruitment game [http://www.elemonator.co.uk ] allows
frustrated jobseekers to get their own back - by assuming the role of a young IT
professional, players are inevitably approached by recruiters spouting empty promises.

    Only this time, EmptyLemon arms players with a box of lemon grenades, which can be
lobbed at the crooked consultants. Frustration can really be taken out on the recruiters
thanks to the shark-infested custard that some, unfortunately for them, are dumped into.

    Players have to throw lemons at all the coloured targets on a level to activate the
deadly dunking machine, which sees a rotten recruiter get their just desserts. Players can
accrue more points by getting close to the centre of their targets.

    It's a battle against the clock though - if this runs out, or if players miss the
target four times in succession - it's game over.

    Despite the Elemonator's lighthearted take on IT recruitment's pitfalls, it does have
a serious message.

    "IT jobseekers often get swamped with calls from recruiters, especially after
submitting their CVs to certain jobsites with agencies, so the game is allowing them to
get their own back," explained Andrew Kelly, EmptyLemon's Head of Development.

    The Elemonator has attracted almost instant attention from those who have searched for
IT jobs [http://www.emptylemon.co.uk ], with the game having climbed to fifth in Meme
Counter's Worldwide Advergames Chart.

    The IT recruitment game's launch has coincided with EmptyLemon's expansion. The jobs
board now offers opportunities for HR managers and jobseekers across the UK, particularly
those seeking London IT jobs [http://www.emptylemon.co.uk ] in the south-east. Now though,
it has expanded into Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Scotland and Ireland.

    With the campaign leading to an increase in brand awareness, visitor numbers, job
seeker registrations and applications, it seems that many IT professionals are now
adopting the EmptyLemon approach to job seeking and declining the traditional recruitment
agency route.

    Though perhaps not by dumping the recruitment agent into a large vat of crocodile
infested custard!

   
    Contact Details:
    EmptyLemon
    Phil O'Grady
    Orchard House, Roscoe Park, Park Road, Timperley, WA14 5QH
    Phone: +44(0)845-689-7046
    Email: phil@emptylemon.co.uk
    Web: http://www.emptylemon.co.uk

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'Sniper Elite V2' Ships To North American Retail Outlets

Players Go Behind Enemy Lines in Authentic World War II Sniping Game

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 505 Games, a global publisher of video games, and independent game developer Rebelliontoday announced that Sniper Elite V2 has shipped to North American retail outlets. A reboot of Rebellion's acclaimed Sniper Elite from 2005, Sniper Elite V2 is a third-person tactical shooter set in the dying days of World War II.  Players take on the role of undercover American OSS agent Karl Fairburne who must stalk enemy prey across key historical locations throughout Berlin and attempt to unravel the mysteries and dangers of the German V-2 rocket program before it falls into the hands of Stalin's Red Army. 

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"We are very excited to have worked with Rebellion to bring gamers the most immersive sniping experience to date with Sniper Elite V2," said Ian Howe, president, 505 Games North America.  "We can ensure Sniper Elite fans that Sniper Elite V2 offers everything they have come to expect and more with a deep single-player experience and an addictive online co-op mode."

"We're delighted to bring Sniper Elite V2 to the current generation of consoles," said Jason Kingsley, CEO of Rebellion.  "This is no run-and-gun shooter, it's an authentic sniping experience rewarding stealth, forcing players to use their brain as well as their thumbs. We're extremely proud of how this game looks and plays, gamers are in for an absolute treat."

Sniper Elite V2 places an emphasis on learning to handle the anticipation and pressure of the hunt and using skill, patience and cunning in order to achieve missions.  Featuring detailed sniping simulation with advanced ballistics, gamers must use their environments and take into account gravity, wind, aim, stability and more.  The celebrated "kill cam" from Sniper Elite makes its return and is more gratifying than ever - skillful shots are rewarded with a slow-motion sequence of the bullet running its full trajectory before the target is rendered in graphic x-ray detail, showing the bullet entering the body and causing lethal damage.

In addition to the single-player campaign, Sniper Elite V2 features two-player, online co-op in Kill Tally, Bombing Run, Overwatch and Campaign, where fans play through the single-player game with a friend.

Developed by Rebellion, Sniper Elite V2 is available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB.  The Windows PC version is available for download at http://store.steampowered.com/app/63380/.

For more information about Sniper Elite V2 and to access the game's official forums please visit http://sniperelitev2.com/us/age.html.  Be a part of the conversation and get updates at http://twitter.com/sniperelitev2 and http://www.facebook.com/sniperelitev2.

About 505 Games
505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels.  The company publishes games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks.  Product highlights include Naughty Bear, Rugby World Cup 2011 and IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey.

505 Games is headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK with offices in Los Angeles, Lyon, Munich, Milan and Madrid and a network of distribution partners within the Nordic territories and Australia.  For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit http://www.505games.com.

About Rebellion
Rebellion is one of Europe's leading independent video games developers and comic book publishers.  With a diverse portfolio of publisher-owned and internally developed IPs, with hits such as worldwide number one Aliens vs. Predator, Star Wars BattleFront, The Simpsons Game and Sniper Elite, Rebellion prides itself on its unique and innovative approach to IP development and stewardship.

The publishing portfolio of Oxford-based Rebellion includes multi award-winning British science fiction comic 2000 AD, the 2000 AD Graphic Novel line, the internationally-acclaimed fantasy, science fiction and horror imprint Solaris, and Abaddon Books. Rebellion is a privately owned company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

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Ricoh reveals breakthrough in ultra-short-throw projection

Positioned mere inches from a wall or screen, The PJ WX4130/ PJ WX4130N displays big, brilliant high-def images

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today unveiled the first upright ultra-short-throw projector, capable of displaying a 48-inch-diagonal high-definition image when placed less than five inches from a wall or screen, an industry-best combination. This sleek new technology, weighing only 6.6 pounds, enables businesspeople to comfortably execute powerful on-the-fly presentations in the smallest spaces.

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Achieved using Ricoh's original Free-Form Mirror and Deflection Technology, the PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N uses a concave mirror to spread the image reflection, which allows for a wide viewing angle while keeping the optical system small. This also reduces the need for a very bright light source. The result is a more compact, portable projector that uses fewer resources and produces less noise and heat to give users more comfort during meetings and presentations.

Unlike ceiling-mounted short-throw projectors, which are fixed in place, the portable PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N can be placed on a tabletop or stand and project upwards. Its vertical orientation means the projector depth and wall gap together occupy less than one foot of space along the wall, preserving table space that traditional projectors would fill. Backing the projector up to 9.6 inches from a wall delivers a brilliant 80-inch high-definition WXGA 1280-x-800 picture.

The PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N is ideal for conference rooms, offices, small-to-midsize meeting spaces and classrooms. Because it can be positioned so close to the wall and throw such a large image, the compact projector is uniquely suitable for a wide range of applications beyond the traditional meeting room and presentation space, including digital signage at trade shows, stores, restaurants and hotels. The same advantages make the PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N ideal for videoconferencing and other computer display applications.

Ultra-short-throw projectors are among the fastest growing segments of the projector categories. The U.S. market grew 113 percent in unit sales from 2010 to 2011, according to the Futuresource Consulting analyst firm.[1]

The Ricoh PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N offers several advantages beyond its portability and efficient use of space. Because of its proximity to the wall, the presenter never stands between the projector and the presentation, and the powerful 2,500-lumen-minimum light never shines in anyone's eyes. Minimal heat and noise are confined to the wall area, not the center of the meeting space, eliminating what can be an uncomfortable setting for attendees. Startup is also quick, producing a screen image in about three seconds, and the unit can be quickly shut down and placed into Stand-by mode where it uses minimal energy (0.17W for PJ WX4130).

Multiple units can be used to create extremely large, wide images when combined with edge-blending software such as Scalable Display Technologies. The PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N can also transform virtually any existing flat surface into an interactive whiteboard when combined with Luidia's eBeam Edge.

An HDMI input provides highest-quality video from DVD players and Blu-ray players. The networked version, the PJ WX4130N, can connect wirelessly. Other connection options include DVI input, USB thumb drive or digital camera.

iPads can be connected wirelessly to the projector via the Ricoh Presenter app. The app allows a presentation on an iPad to be wirelessly shared with up to 10 other iPads on the same network, creating a powerful presentation environment that connects the projector with personal smart technology. 

"Ricoh's mission is to provide a more efficient and productive work environment," said Shun Sato, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "These new projectors, in combination with other Ricoh advanced office equipment and service offerings, will bring new efficiency to the workplace. They reflect the depth of innovation that spans all of the technologies and processes in our Managed Document Services portfolio, which helps our customers reduce costs, eliminate waste and streamline workflows."

Available now, the PJ WX4130/PJ WX4130N is the latest in Ricoh's new line of projectors, the first wave of which was announced in October 2011. The Ricoh PJ WX4130 has a street price of $1,650, while the PJ WX4130N has a street price of $1,900.

To learn more about Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

[1] Futursource Consulting: Quarterly Market Tracking Report, Q4 2011

| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group, operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

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Ricoh Americas Corporation
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Brodeur Partners
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