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Panasonic Introduces 2012 JetForce Vacuum Series at The International Home + Housewares Show

Three new models combine lightweight construction with powerful JetForce performance

CHICAGO, March 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announces the new JetForce vacuum cleaner series, a collection of three models featuring lightweight designs coupled with powerful performance.  The Panasonic MC-UL423, MC-UL425 and MC-UL427 vacuum cleaners all feature JetForce technology, which uses a unique Hour Glass shaped dust container to capture dirt. The process is so effective that JetForce models experience no loss of suction*.  The JetForce vacuum cleaner series is currently on display at The International Home + Housewares Show, which starts today and runs through March 13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Show attendees can visit the Panasonic booth #12526 Lakeside to see the company's complete line of vacuum cleaners and home appliances. 

The three Panasonic JetForce vacuums have an hour-glass shape that forces large debris towards the bottom of the cup, due to the pressure difference in the middle and bottom of the cup - thus keeping it away from the filter.  In most vacuums without this design, the dust can more easily clog the filter, reducing suction power and requiring more filter maintenance.  In addition to the hour-glass shape, the Panasonic JetForce vacuums include nine cylinders for multi-cyclonic dirt separation, which also helps to create cleaner exhaust air.  One main cylinder for large participate separation and eight smaller cylinders for finer dust separation creates an incredibly powerful system that helps maintain high performance.

"Panasonic's new JetForce vacuum cleaner series was designed to meet the growing consumer demand for  lighter weight without sacrificing cleaning power," said David Williams, Group Marketing Manager, Home Appliances, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "Every model is under 15 lbs and the handle weight when using the vacuum is so light, consumers can vacuum the entire house with no hand fatigue."

For homes with pets, the Panasonic JetForce includes the Air Turbine brush, a pet hair attachment which is ideal for removing stubborn pet hair from furniture and carpets.  The Panasonic JetForce also includes a HEPA Media Filter, which captures small particles such as allergens, irritants, and pollutants.

The Panasonic JetForce MC-UL427 differentiates itself from the MC-UL425 and MC-UL423 not only in color, but it also can be used on various types of floors due to an agitator shutoff switch and soft wheels for safe, suction-only cleaning on hardwood and tile.  Both the MC-UL427 and MC-UL425 feature a 24 foot cord rewinder while the MC-UL423 features a 25 foot wrap cord. 

All three new Panasonic JetForce models will be available starting in April 2012.  The MC-UL427 will be available in Vibrant Violet/Black with an SRP of $149.99, the MC-UL425 have an SRP of $129.99 and will be available in Dynamic Blue/Black and the MC-UL423 will be available in Orange Octane/Black with an SRP of $119.99.   

* Per IEC 60312, 4th Edition

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. 

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), +1- 201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com, or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe) , +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Niche Media Founder Jason Binn Launches DU JOUR Magazine

A NEW MULTI-PLATFORM DIGITAL & PRINT PUBLICATION IN COLLABORATION WITH GILT GROUPE & JAMES COHEN OF HUDSON NEWS & DUFRY

DU JOUR LAUNCHES FALL 2012 UTILIZING TARGETED ANALYTICS TO REACH OVER 3 MILLION OF THE MOST DESIRABLE, AFFLUENT INVITATION ONLY CONSUMERS IN THE COUNTRY

THE DIGITAL VERSION OF DU JOUR MAGAZINE WILL LIVE ON DUJOUR.COM AND MEMBERS-ONLY GILT.COM

NEW YORK, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Niche Media founder Jason Binn today announced the Fall 2012 launch of DU JOUR, an innovative multi-platform digital and print publication (dujour.com) in collaboration with Gilt Groupe and James Cohen of Hudson News and Dufry. DU JOUR will be a quarterly print publication and monthly digital publication targeting top-tier three million subscribers who can become premium opt-in members of personalized weekly email newsletters.

DU JOUR will focus on the top markets in the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, where roughly 80% of the sales of all luxury products and services are located, in addition to seasonal regions, like the Hamptons, Aspen and Sun Valley. Editorial will cover the worlds of fashion, travel, fine dining, gourmet, beauty, night life, jewelry, accessories, watches, art, entertainment, business, culture, home, real estate, entertaining, health, spirits, beverages, technology, finance, sports, politics and, ultimately, shaping the lifestyle that ties these categories together.

DU JOUR, a quarterly print oversized glossy magazine, will have 235,000 printed copies in addition to quarterly and monthly digital versions.  In addition opt-in subscribers will receive a weekly digital email newsletter. All digital publications will be posted on dujour.com, accessible to gilt.com members, and on downloaded applications via tablets, android and mobile devices. Content will be available on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook, and 15,000 copies will be prominently displayed at premium newsstands throughout the U.S. The high-end advertisers will be able to build followers on Twitter and fans and friends on Facebook.

DU JOUR's content will be selected by recognized tastemakers and influencers showcasing the "best for the best" in a timeless fashion, while identifying those on the verge of discovery. Each issue will celebrate dynamic and inspiring leaders, exploring what makes them who they are from business, philanthropic, inspirational, creative and motivational standpoints.

The magazine will target transactional readers who also meet five of the seven following qualifiers: Average net worth of $5 million; liquid assets over $1 million; average home values in excess of $1.5 million; average income in excess of $250,000; annual transactional luxury purchases offline of $100,000+; $10,000+ online high-end purchases annually; annual philanthropic donations over $10,000+.

DU JOUR will provide continuous access to its readers through digital updates showcasing and chronicling the DU JOUR lifestyle accessing over three million individuals on desktop and mobile platforms per month.

DU JOUR will be consistent with the style and sensibility that Jason Binn and his strategic alliances are known for: providing one-of-a-kind marketing, brand reinforcement, and loyalty. DU JOUR will be a stylish, smart, sophisticated, and stunning luxury lifestyle magazine. DU JOUR will give its readers and advertisers a deeper understanding of how its audience lives their lives, spends their money, pursues their hobbies, and ultimately driving purchases. Each publication will include up to 50 percent local content in addition to national coverage, capturing each regions' distinct fingerprint from cover-to-cover creating an intimate connection to the community. Covers will feature truly inspiring people with bold face contributors showcasing everything from their hobbies, interests, and philanthropic activities, creating pull and desire with consumers.

Jason Binn said, "Luxury advertisers want to connect with transactional customers who can afford the lifestyles they celebrate and others aspire to celebrate in an offline and online environment. I'm confident this collaboration will reshape the marketing landscape and afford upscale brands the ability to activate purchases and drive traffic to their business establishments and websites."

Gilt Groupe's Founder and CEO Kevin Ryan said, "After working with Jason over the last year-and-a-half as Chief Advisor, Gilt is thrilled to be part of his next venture. The principles of DU JOUR are consistent with the image and sensibility of Gilt Groupe."

James Cohen said, "DU JOUR will give its advertisers creative insight into the lifestyle and purchasing trends of high-net-worth consumers by combining solid intel offered by the online world to the offline community. It's very impressive to see Gilt grow to over $500 million in revenue in four years. During the past decade, consumer behavior indicates that luxury consumers solidify their online purchase decisions when romanced by print creative.  I look forward to using my magazine distribution network of luxury products and services along with my retail knowledge through my Hudson News and Dufry networks to support this welcoming editorial environment and overall luxury experience for high-end brands."

ABOUT JASON BINN (dujour.com):

Jason Binn is the Founder and former CEO of Niche Media Holdings, LLC, a leading publisher of luxury magazines nationwide including Gotham, Ocean Drive, Hamptons, Los Angeles Confidential, Aspen Peak, Michigan Avenue, Capital File magazine.  No longer at Niche, Binn has expanded into new areas, partnering with some of the most creative and inspired entrepreneurs of the day.  In August of 2010 he was appointed Chief Advisor to the CEO and Founder of Gilt's, Kevin Ryan.  Binn was awarded Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" award; inducted into the American Advertising Federation's "Advertising Hall of Achievement"; and featured in Crain's "40 Under 40" list of successful entrepreneurs.

ABOUT GILT (Gilt.com):

Gilt is an innovative online shopping destination offering its members special access to the most luxurious merchandise, culinary offerings and experiences every day, many at insider prices. GILT continually searches the world for the most coveted brands and products, including fashion for women, men, and children; home decor; artisanal products; hotels and travel experiences on every continent; and unique activities in a growing list of cities and destinations.

ABOUT JAMES COHEN (hudsongroup.com and dufry.com):

James Cohen is President  & CEO of Hudson Media Inc., a diversified magazine service company which includes Hudson News Distributors LLC, one of the largest magazine and book distributors in the U.S.  Additionally Cohen is the founder and owner of Hudson News, the largest airport newsstand operator in the country and the leading travel retailer in North America.  In 2008, Cohen and private equity firm Advent International merged Hudson News with Dufry AG of Basel, Switzerland, one of the largest airport duty free operators in the world, where he serves on the Board of Directors and is one of the company's largest shareholders.  The Hudson News brand is now represented in 11 countries throughout the world, and the combined Dufry/Hudson entity comprises over 1,160 stores in 45 countries and 160 airports and terminals.  Dufry's duty free stores carry some of the most prestigious brands in the world, including, Cartier, Bulgari, Absolut, Estee Lauder, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Sony and many others.

SOURCE  DU JOUR Magazine

DU JOUR Magazine

CONTACT: Matthew Hiltzik and Kevin Goldman of Hiltzik Strategies, +1-212-430-5054, mhiltzik@hstrategies.com, kgoldman@hstrategies.com

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

LOCALFAVE Launches Friend-to-Friend Review Service Today at SXSW

Trusted Friend Ratings, Communication Via Location-Based Web & Mobile

AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  LOCALFAVE announced their official launch today at South By Southwest (SXSW), giving users a review service that provides high-value, location-based venue recommendations, while simultaneously allowing users to remain discrete.  "High-value" is derived from the fact that reviews are strictly based upon information most relevant to the user - the opinions of friends. 

"Location-based services are so helpful, but the average user may not want to explicitly share their location as many services require," said Vishal K. Gupta, CEO of localfave. "At localfave, our goal is to provide a vehicle for our users to rank and categorize the places they've been in the past and to share their experiences easily with friends. That's localfave. It's a location based service for everyone."

The "fave" mechanism surfaces when a venue is given a review above four stars, at which point the service automatically flags the venue for the user.  If more than one venue has been given a rating above four stars, the service challenges an individual to pick their "fave" in a given category (e.g. "Which Italian restaurant is your fave?"). Users can then share this information, from their local neighborhood or global destinations, with others friends using the service.  And in turn, users are also able to explore the world through the advice and past experiences of their friends.

Pat McCreary, CTO of localfave, "We've noticed that it is harder and harder to discover truly great venues. One person's 5-star review, is another person's 3-star. This is the reason we created the idea of a 'fave'. Ultimately, knowing that your friend's favorite sushi joint is around the corner is much more important than knowing that it has averaged 3.5 stars." 

Not only does localfave allow individuals to know which friends have been to a given venue, but it also provides an integrated Q&A service that allows them to communicate with their friends in real-time.  "There is a degree of serendipity when you realize you're sitting at one of your friend's favorite places.  But with localfave, you can now communicate with any friend that has been to that venue.  You can move beyond serendipity to informed activity," said Vishal K. Gupta.

localfave is available now on iOS devices, with a full HTML 5 Web service available at http://www.localfave.com.

About localfave

localfave is a mobile and web solution that provides users high-quality reviews from the people they trust - their friends. localfave makes it easy for users to keep track of places they've been and which places are their favorites. Using its integrated Q&A service, you know where your friends have been and can post questions to them real-time.

localfave is headquartered in the East Village in New York City.

For more information, go to http://www.localfave.com.

About the founders of localfave

Vishal K. Gupta, CEO and co-founder of localfave
Prior to founding localfave, Vishal was vice president and head of US-listed options business development at the electronic trading desk of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Vishal graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and attended Columbia Business School.

Pat Mccreary, CTO and co-founder of localfave
Prior to founding localfave, Pat was the head developer behind the US-listed options business development at the electronic trading desk of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Pat graduated from Rutgers University.

SOURCE  LOCALFAVE

LOCALFAVE

CONTACT: Vishal K. Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder, +1-518-331-5500, vishal@localfave.com

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

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. New CEO, Blair Waycott, Exclusive Interview on StockTradersTalk Radio

NEW YORK, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BCDH- News), a holding company targeting the acquisition of undervalued, niche companies, will be a featured guest in an exclusive live interview tonight at 8pm ET.

The interview will be held on March 11, 2012, at 8:00 pm ET, and can be heard at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stocktraderstalk. Our interactive question and answer session can be accessed from the main chat room at http://stocktraderstalk.com. An archived recorded version can be found on the homepage of StockTradersTalk at http://www.stocktraderstalk.com, following the live interview.

This interview will discuss companies' multiple sources of financing and its effects on the companies' abilities to purchase highly discounted commercial real estate and to fund the growth of the companies that it plans to acquire, which in turn will give the company strong top and bottom line growth on its income statement and its balance sheet and should bring value to shareholders.

About StockTradersTalk:

StockTradersTalk is a web resource portal for stock investors. We provide an open source chat room that allows traders to converse freely in an open forum. Members can create and maintain their own tickers and companies to provide up to date information for potential shareholders. Message boards are provided for each ticker that has real time updates and allow live conversations about the company. This is a unique feature that only we provide. Our goal is to provide an open forum for investors to freely express opinions, ideas, and investment opportunities with other members of stocktraderstalk.com.  As always, it's your site...enjoy.

About Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.
Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. ("BCDH") is a holding company focused on the merger and acquisition of undervalued, revenue-generating companies that operate in high-growth niche markets. The Company has a solid track record of acquiring, integrating, and growing companies, most recently with the acquisition of A-Shine Inc. BCDH plans to leverage its management resources and status as a public entity to assist acquired companies to strengthen their local presence, grow internationally and achieve sustainable, profitable growth. For more information, visit http://www.blackcastledevelopments.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

Contact:
Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.
559-435-2300
info@blackcastledevelopments.com
http://www.BlackCastleDevelopments.com
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StockTradersTalk
Michael Johnson
Director of Marketing
Tel#: 352-586-2524
http://www.stocktraderstalk.com
admin@stocktraderstalk.com

SOURCE  Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.

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

Datacom Systems Releases Industry's Highest Density Tap for Financial, Carrier and Cloud Providers

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Datacom Systems has announced the availability of the industry's highest density network tap.  Developed for customers in the financial, carrier and cloud provider markets, this new tap will allow clients to access network data and share it with their trading, application and security analysis tools.  Today's sophisticated, high speed networks require fast, reliable access to data, anytime day or night, and this tap ensures connectivity to that critical information.

Datacom Systems VP of Business Development, Tim Crofton says, "Our customers have been building new data centers and asking us to provide the highest density tap possible.  Space is at a premium, so the ability to gain visibility to many links in a small space is critical.  These devices provide safe, reliable access to easily connect sophisticated monitoring equipment."

Available now for shipment, the high density tap is designed for data centers where space is a premium.  The new tap provides the ability to collect packet traffic from up to 48 individual fibers or 24 full duplex links in a single rack unit.  The high density fiber tap easily connects to application and security probes, or any type of matrix switch, including Datacom Systems' Versastream branded series.  Datacom Systems sells its products directly and through a worldwide network of value-added resellers and solution providers.

About Datacom Systems

Datacom Systems is a leading manufacturer of network access solutions. Since the company's founding in 1992, Datacom Systems has built a reputation for quality engineering and unmatched customer service. Datacom Systems equipment covers millions of network segments worldwide and saves its customers millions of dollars in IT expenses each year. The privately-held company is headquartered in Syracuse, New York. Visit http://www.datacomsystems.com.

SOURCE  Datacom Systems

Datacom Systems

CONTACT: Tim Crofton, +1-315-463-9541, tcrofton@datacomsystems.com

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

Flurry Introduces Flurry AppSpot, the Platform for App Advertising

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flurry, the leader in mobile app audience acquisition, measurement and monetization services, today announced the release of Flurry AppSpot, the first data-powered app advertising platform.  The platform delivers agency-grade targeting, serving and reporting.  Built with powerful audience segmentation at its core, Flurry AppSpot enables publishers to unlock the full value of their ad inventory.

Flurry AppSpot is super-powered by Flurry Analytics data from over 160,000 applications across more than 500 million devices. This provides publishers the ability to segment their audience and sell higher-value, targeted campaigns to advertisers, including agencies, direct advertisers and advertising networks.  Advertisers can target the segments that matter most to them, ensuring more effective campaigns.

Launching concurrently with Flurry AppSpot is a slate of premium services ranging from assisted media sales to managed yield optimization.  Combined, these services maximize publisher ad revenue while reducing media sales and ad operations costs.  Additionally, all adserving and mediation is completely free, with no limits on volume.

"Compared to online advertising, mobile app advertising can be simpler, better and more powerful," said Simon Khalaf, president and chief executive officer of Flurry. "In online, there are simply too many moving parts between the advertiser and the publisher, including ad servers, ad exchanges, supply side platforms, demand side platforms and data management platforms. In the app advertising world, Flurry AppSpot delivers an optimal path between advertisers and publishers, adding in ground-breaking targeting and analytics."

Full Suite of Services to Accelerate Monetization

Flurry services make monetization easier for publishers.  Every publisher is backed by 24/7 support from Flurry's global services team.  For publishers looking to access big brand and agency budgets without building a large sales team, Flurry offers a Premium Media Sales Service.  Flurry's global sales team will represent publisher inventory in large-scale guaranteed media buys, allowing publishers to capture more value for their audiences with less effort.

To reduce the burden of manually mediating several networks, Flurry offers Managed Network Optimization. Flurry's yield management experts will optimize network allocations using advanced targeting and historical hourly payout behavior.

Free Ad Serving and Mediation

Flurry AppSpot delivers a series of industry firsts.  Not only does the platform combine audience targeting with ad serving and network mediation, but also offers its ad serving and mediation completely for free. Only when publishers enable premium targeting for their advertisers does Flurry charge a nominal fee.  With other solutions charging for adserving and mediation, Flurry AppSpot costs less to use, increasing margins for publishers.

"With so many companies vying to claim a part of their success, app publishers pay too much in fees today," said Rahul Bafna, Flurry senior director of product management.  "Unlike other services, we built Flurry AppSpot so that publishers pay only after Flurry has delivered them additional revenue.  Flurry AppSpot will maximize revenue while minimizing cost."

Closing the Mobile Advertising Spending Gap

Flurry research reveals that consumer time spent using mobile applications is more than 20 times greater than the relative advertising budget spent on mobile.  While consumer media consumption accounts for 23% of the time among TV, Online, Print, Radio and Mobile, only 1% of total advertising spending is going to Mobile.  A key reason is the lack of insight and targeting afforded to advertisers. With Flurry AppSpot, advertisers now have the ability to target the same audiences on mobile that they do online, and receive on-the-fly reporting about which kinds of consumers interact best with their campaigns.

About Flurry
Flurry increases the size and value of mobile application audiences, with its analytics and advertising network used in more than 160,000 applications across iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, J2ME and HTML5 platforms.  Flurry tracks over 30 billion anonymous, aggregated end-user application sessions each month across more than 500 million devices.  Flurry is venture-backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, InterWest Partners, Union Square Ventures, Menlo Ventures and First Round Capital.  The company has offices in San Francisco, New York and London.

Note to editors
iOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, HTML5 and J2ME are trademarks of their respective companies. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

Contact:
Peter Farago
VP Marketing
Flurry
peter@flurry.com
+1-510-461-4450

SOURCE  Flurry

Flurry

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

Non-Profit and Game Company Tackle America's Struggle with Weight

Free Game Helps Individuals Shed Pounds for Good

ARDMORE, Okla., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The non-profit Full Plate Diet today announced a strategic partnership with SuperBetter to deliver its approach to lasting weight loss and healthy eating through a new on-line game that helps individuals achieve their health goals.  The free Full Plate Diet Weight Loss PowerPack is part of the SuperBetter game that also launches today.

"Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.  With so many people struggling to lose weight and keep it off, we need a new approach," said Sid Lloyd, Full Plate Diet's CEO.  "We are thrilled to be working together with SuperBetter to make a major impact on lives in America and around the world."

Based on the New York Times best-selling book, Full Plate Diet is a healthy lifestyle-based weight loss program that emphasizes eating natural, fiber-rich whole foods.  The easy-to-follow program helps participants lose weight without hunger and keep the weight off with proven practices that support lasting behavior change.

SuperBetter was created by renowned game designer Jane McGonigal.  "Full Plate Diet is an incredible organization that shares our philosophy of tapping positive emotions and social connections to help people achieve their goals," said Jane.  "We couldn't be more excited about our partnership."

To play SuperBetter and access the Full Plate Diet Weight Loss PowerPack, visit http://www.SuperBetter.com. Full Plate Diet also offers a free online membership that provides a range of recipes and weight loss resources at http://www.FullPlateDiet.org.

About Full Plate Diet
Full Plate Diet is part of Ardmore Institute of Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating new evidence-based approaches to improve the health and vitality of people to live more meaningful lives.  The team is passionate about making the journey towards weight loss and better health as simple, fun and exciting as possible.  http://www.FullPlateDiet.org

About SuperBetter
SuperBetter is a social venture based in San Francisco that creates world-changing games powered by the science of positive emotion and social connection.  http://www.SuperBetter.com

SOURCE  Full Plate Diet

Full Plate Diet

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

Group Commerce Acquires Dealised Europe to Accelerate International Expansion

NEW YORK, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Commerce Inc., the industry leading e-commerce platform built for the unique needs of publishers and merchants, today announced the acquisition of Dealised's operations in Europe. Dealised provides a social commerce technology for major media companies around the world, as well as best practice digital analytics and marketing solutions.

Group Commerce's planned expansion to Europe is significantly accelerated via this acquisition, which provides the company with an experienced team and an installed client base - including one of the UK's leading newspapers, The Daily Telegraph.

"Acquiring Dealised's European business provides us with quality customers and revenue, thus enabling us to expand our industry leadership globally," said Jonty Kelt, CEO of Group Commerce. "Their experienced team, clients, and revenues, coupled with our mature technology platform, deep merchandising strategy, and merchant sales experience will prove a powerful combination."

Group Commerce's acquisition comes on the back of strong momentum in the US, with clients such as CBS, The New York Times, Boston.com, DailyCandy and Active.com, as well as $18.5m in funding from Spark Capital and Carmel Ventures.

"The opportunity to make this transition is exciting for us," says Jonathan Marchbank, CEO of Dealised. "While we believe very strongly in the fundamentals of our European business, we have decided to focus our efforts on the Asian market. We're thrilled that a company of Group Commerce's caliber will be assuming control of our European operations and client base, and we look forward to working with them to make their expansion to Europe a successful one."

David Lebow, President-Revenue, will oversee Group Commerce's European program, with all clients enjoying the same superior professional services and technology that currently power the success of Group Commerce's partners in the US. 

ABOUT GROUP COMMERCE
Group Commerce is the market-leading platform for publishers who want to succeed in e-commerce. The company serves the three groups that make an e-commerce program work: the consumer, the publisher, and the merchant.

Founded in 2010, Group Commerce is backed by Spark Capital, Carmel Ventures, Lerer Ventures, and Bob Pittman. Our clients include Boston.com, CBS Local Boston, DailyCandy, Rogers Media, the New York Times, Thrillist, and more.

ABOUT DEALISED
Dealised provides a digital promotions platform, including deal sourcing and marketing services, to power daily deals for media publishers, retailers and other verticals, diversifying distribution channels and increasing revenue. Founded in 2010 by PollenizerAustralia, Dealised is backed by SingTel Innov8 and Yuuwa Capital LP.

GROUP COMMERCE MEDIA CONTACT
Joshua Neckes
Group Commerce Inc.
917-715-0347
jneckes@groupcommerce.com

SOURCE  Group Commerce Inc.

Group Commerce Inc.

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

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Trailblazer PLNDR.com Continues to Bring 'Style to the People' Through its Latest 'Spool and Thread' Denim Line Lookbook Project

Premium Streetwear Flash Sale Site PLNDR.com Collaborates With Wide Variety Of Fashion Industry's 'Creme De La Creme' --- Including Editors, Blogger, Style Gurus --- For A One-Of-A-Kind, Creative Endeavor

BOSTON, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Karmaloop's PLNDR.com ---- a members-only men's and women's "flash sale" online boutique that hosts limited-time sales of more than 80 percent off on the best in premium apparel, footwear and accessories by leading lifestyle and streetwear brands --- has always encouraged its members to tap into their creative sides.

So when the widely-popular flash sale site's fashion team had an opportunity last month to gather together some of thefashion world's creme de la creme of editors, bloggers and style gurus to model for a unique, groundbreaking lookbook project featuring its jointly owned private label denim line, Spool and Thread, in New York City, there was no hesitation as organizers and participants dove in, headfirst.

PLNDR.com this week announced it will be rolling out its new denim line after the launch of its unique and distinctive lookbook. Models featured in the lookbook include the Editor in Chief of Vibe, Jermaine Hall, Nick Schonberger, along with his brother Chris, the Style and Fashion Directors of FashionIndie.com, Lester Brathwaite and McArthur Joseph, as well as menswear bloggers (frequently featured in GQ) Andy Ray of One Man's Style, and Drew van Diest of Canned Youth.

The only streetwear and urban lifestyle flash sale site offering both men's and women's apparel, shoes, and accessories, PLNDR.com (appropriately pronounced "plunder") offers up to 80 percent off the best in cutting edge lifestyle brands like Crooks & Castles, Supra, Motel, Converse, Kid Robot and more.

"PLNDR.com has been and always will be about bringing style to the people," said Heather C. White, Lifestyle Marketing Coordinator, PLNDR.com. "And as you can see from the wide variety of top-notch models who were involved in this amazing and innovative project, our denim line is capable of bringing together people from a diverse background of ages, styles, personalities and more.

"The new Spool and Thread lookbook truly captures some amazing candid moments of our models just being themselves. The key is that they are all very different from one another, but brought together through the world of denim. The end result truly captures a significant moment in time. Denim is an incredible equalizer: anyone can wear it, and you can dress it up or bring it down. It's the one thing that brings everyone together."

With its niche focus on lifestyle brands targeting the city dweller, skater, and hipster crowd (both male and female), PLNDR.com fills a void in the wildly popular flash sale space that typically caters to an older, more mainstream demographic. The company has cultivated an extremely loyal following and active membership community with its t-shirt design battles, sticker design contests, and other member-driven programs that complement its boutique-style offerings. The site offers much-loved, but hard-to-find brands at unheard of prices, for only 72 hours.

According to White, a lookbook project of this magnitude has not yet been done in the flash sale site industry.

"PLNDR.com is always trying to find new ways to excite and amaze our members. We want to show them a different side of themselves," White said. "We owe our customers so much and want to stay true to them. Right now, as the number one flash sale site for our demographic (ages 18-35), we are leading the pack. And through extremely creative and collaborative endeavors such as this one, we hope to keep it that way."

About PLNDR.com
PLNDR.com (pronounced "plunder"), owned by Karmaloop.com, is a members-only men's and women's "flash sale" online boutique that hosts limited-time sales of more than 80 percent off on the best in premium apparel, footwear and accessories by leading lifestyle and streetwear brands. The site debuted in May 2010 and is the fastest-growing segment in the Karmaloop.com family, with 2.5 million visitors per month. To date, PLNDR has established ongoing partnerships with more than 400 brands including top-sellers like Crooks & Castles, Obey, WeSC, Motel Rocks and Married To The Mob, boasting a current membership of more than one million with over $16 million in revenue for 2011.

About Karmaloop.com
Founded by Greg Selkoe in 2000 and headquartered in Boston, MA, with an office and TV studio in New York City, Karmaloop.com is one of the world's largest and most-respected online retailers of "streetwear" (including footwear, apparel and accessories). The company is anchored by its multi-platform retail website and lifestyle network, which attracts more than 4.5 million unique monthly visitors and includes both retail shopping and original blog content. Karmaloop.com sells over 500 men's and women's brands to a loyal customer base spanning 45 countries. Karmaloop, Inc. owns and operates Karmaloop.com, KarmaloopTV.com, PLNDR.com, Kazbah Underground Brands, Boylston Trading Co., and owns several private label clothing brands: Amongst Friends; Advocate; Fenced; Flud; KLP; Orisue; Pilot Licensing; Society Original Products; Sons of Liberty; Spool & Thread; and VGB.

SOURCE  PLNDR.com

PLNDR.com

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick of S&S Public Relations, Inc., +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com, for PLNDR.com

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

AT&T Invests Nearly $450 Million in Austin From 2009 Through 2011 to Improve Local Networks

Company Builds New Cell Sites, Boosts Capacity and Adds Fiber Optics to Enhance Networks

AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* invested nearly $450 million in its Austin area wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company's mobile Internet coverage and overall performance of its networks.

During 2011, AT&T made nearly 350 wireless network upgrades in four key categories in Austin. These enhancements include:

    --  Activating 10 new cell sites or towers to improve network coverage.
    --  Deploying faster fiber-optic connections to nearly 250 cell sites.
        Combined with HSPA+ technology, these deployments enable 4G speeds**.
    --  Adding capacity or an extra layer of frequency to cell sites - like
        adding lanes to a highway - with the addition of more than 80 of these
        layers, or "carriers".
    --  Upgrading five cell sites to provide fast mobile Internet speeds.
In addition, AT&T officially launched 4G LTE service in the Austin area on January 5, 2012***.

"Our goal is to deliver a network experience that mobilizes everything for customers," said Chris Penrose, vice president and general manager, AT&T South Texas. "The ongoing investment we're making in Austin is designed to increase coverage and reliability, and to provide advanced services to our customers."

CNN Money recently recognized AT&T for enhancing its wireless network. Last year, AT&T completed 150,000 network enhancements across the country, more than triple the year before, giving customers more capacity and faster speeds, as well as improving 3G dropped-call performance by 25 percent. AT&T plans to support the build or upgrade of thousands of cell sites nationwide to increase network speed, coverage and reliability for both mobile voice and broadband services. In addition, AT&T plans to install additional radio "carriers" at thousands of cell sites nationally, enabling new layers of spectrum capacity to carry larger volumes of mobile Internet traffic. Additional capacity helps support rising mobile data traffic volumes, which continue to increase at a rapid pace.

AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network**** with nearly 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. In 2011, customers made 1.2 billion AT&T Wi-Fi Connections, with 486.9 million connections in the 4th quarter alone. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Austin or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. 4G device required. Learn more at att.com/network.

*** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

**** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Carlos Ramirez, Media Relations - South Texas of AT&T Inc., +1-713-594-6702, Carlos.Ramirez.8@att.com

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

SavvyPhone, LLC Announces the Launch of SavvyCard(TM), an Online Digital Business Card and Responsive "Micro-site" Publishing System, at SxSWi

AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SxSWi -- SavvyPhone, LLC, an innovative developer of web publishing platforms, today announced the public launch of SavvyCard(TM), a free, online business card that offers powerful brand control and significant customization options. SavvyCards allow users to create visually unique experiences that can be distributed via email, text, QR code and social media networks. SavvyCard customization options are powerful enough to create cards for events, organizations, products, companies and other purposes. Users can also create and manage multiple cards with one account.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120309/NY67684 )

"SavvyCards are far more than simple systems for exchanging contact information," states David Etheredge, CEO of SavvyPhone. "They are powerful marketing and sales tools that can differentiate you from competitors. SavvyCards are web-based and can be easily shared with anyone regardless of their device. And visually, they have a 'wow' factor that facilitates user adoption and repeat engagement. We're already seeing many of our small business clients adopting SavvyCards as a replacement for building dedicated mobile websites."

Lisa Nalewak, SavvyPhone's VP of Marketing, made sure SavvyCards offered powerful brand management capabilities for two reasons. "First, people spend a lot of money branding their companies and products, even themselves. They don't want their online card to look like everyone else's. Secondly, we didn't want to cut the designer or advertising agency out of the loop. SavvyCards give designers and ad agencies a new revenue opportunity. They can now offer their clients creative services for producing branded, completely customized SavvyCard designs and their clients benefit from maintaining a consistent image across all media. If a person or company doesn't have a pre-existing relationship with a designer or agency, they can choose a free design from our stock library, or purchase custom design services from us."

SavvyCards are in open beta, so users are encouraged to use the product and provide feedback to the development team, either by reporting issues or sharing ideas for improvement. As David points out, "We built SavvyCards to solve a problem we experienced as business professionals, so we're all about the user. Whatever users want, we'll do our best to deliver." SavvyCards are freely available at SavvyCard.net.

About SavvyPhone, LLC

SavvyPhone develops revolutionary adaptive web and mobile solutions. Its flagship product is SavvyCard((TM)), a patent-pending, proprietary "micro-site" publishing system for electronic business cards and other content-specific uses. For more information, visit SavvyPhone.com. To get your free SavvyCard, visit SavvyCard.net. Follow us on twitter: @SavvyPhone; @SavvyCard. Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/SavvyPhone; facebook.com/pages/SavvyCard/233198006734408

SOURCE  SavvyPhone, LLC

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120309/NY67684
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SavvyPhone, LLC

CONTACT: Lisa Nalewak, +1-727-858-4065, lisa.nalewak@savvyphone.com

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

Pennzoil® Campaign Launch to Celebrate the Country's Love of Cars

Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw, Retro-fit Cars for Veterans and Social Engagement Lead the New Marketing Efforts To Connect with Car Lovers Around the Country

HOUSTON, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the passion drivers have for their automobiles, the makers of Pennzoil are launching the next phase of the brand's Long Love Cars campaign. For some drivers, cars equal freedom; for others, cars represent status; for many, their car stories are based on driving memories. Through car stories, Long Love Cars will come to life with sponsorships, activations and programs that offer meaningful ways for consumers to connect with the brand everywhere cars are adored.

The Long Love Cars campaign focuses on common themes associated with automotive passion, including music and freedom, as well as sharing the joy with others.  To celebrate those themes, Pennzoil has elected car enthusiast and "Artist of the Decade" Tim McGraw as its brand ambassador and will be sponsoring this summer's 2012 Brothers of the Sun Tour with McGraw.  Additionally, the makers of the brand will team up with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) to support PVA's Mission:ABLE program to retro-fit vehicles for injured veterans so that these former drivers can reclaim their freedom and love of driving.

"People love cars; they name them, take pictures with them and form deep personal connections with them, and we want people to know they can trust Pennzoil to make exceptional motor oils because we love cars, too," said Bree Sandlin, Pennzoil Global Brand Manager.  "The Long Love Cars campaign is a celebration of drivers and their cars. Everything we are doing this year is geared to talking about that love in bigger ways than ever before."

Pennzoil realizes music and driving go hand-in-hand, so the brand will provide unique experiences through a new music platform that will resonate with the overall goal of the campaign.  Pennzoil will be offering fans exclusive Tim McGraw content, including behind-the-scenes videos from the road, and strategic online promotions. All of this content will be available only to "fans" of the brand on the Pennzoil Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.

"Music has always been associated with cars for me," said Tim McGraw. "There's a bond that's formed between a guy and a car and it starts when you're young. It's always been the way I've listened to music; I would listen to demos in the car. My car represents freedom."

Freedom is another sentiment associated with driving an automobile. Yet this freedom can be taken away if one is physically disabled and unable to drive a standard factory-built vehicle. The Long Live Cars campaign will kick-off a two year commitment to PVA's Mission:ABLE program that will allow veterans with disabilities to reconnect with driving and regain their love of the car.  The makers of Pennzoil motor oil have agreed to donate $100,000 to PVA with the goal to retrofit vehicles for handicapped use and allow these heroes to revive their love of cars.  Retro-fitting typically includes removing seats, installing hand-controls or mounting ramps.

"We all know and love that sense of freedom you get behind the wheel of a car," said Bill Lawson, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America and automobile enthusiast. "Multiply that feeling of freedom by a million, and that's what it feels like to be able to drive again after being paralyzed. It really does give you back your independence. We are deeply grateful to the Pennzoil brand for their support of Paralyzed Veterans of America's Mission:ABLE -- an all-out effort to help our vets get back their independence after their lives have been shattered by serious injury."

To connect one-on-one with consumers, a multi-faceted social media plan for the Pennzoil brand is also being launched using a variety of platforms to bring together consumers who share a love for cars. Automobile enthusiasts now have the ability to join and follow various groups created just for them including a Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/Pennzoil), a Twitter account (@Pennzoil) and a branded YouTube Channel (http://www.YouTube.com/Pennzoil).

"Social media will allow us the opportunity to give our fans a peek behind the curtain of our brand activities, including exclusive content from the Tim McGraw tour, our motorsports sponsorships in NASCAR and the IRL, and footage from our activities with the PVA--all content that we think will help motorists really connect around their shared love of cars," said Sandlin. 

The Long Love Cars campaign will connect drivers with their passion for cars throughout 2012. For more information on the Pennzoil Long Love Cars campaign, social media sites and upcoming Pennzoil road shows, visit http://www.Pennzoil.com.

About Pennzoil
At Pennzoil, we're car people.  We love cars and the role they play in our lives. Some of our most cherished memories are made possible by cars. That's why we tirelessly pursue the latest advances in oil technology - to provide car lovers just like us with state-of-the-art motor oils that can help keep engines running strong for a long, long time. At Pennzoil, motor oil is our passion, but cars are our way of life.  Long love cars. 

Pennzoil® is the most trusted motor oil brand in America.* Each Pennzoil motor oil is formulated with special Active Cleansing Agents(TM) that not only help prevent sludge, but also clean out existing sludge.  The full line of Pennzoil quality products includes Pennzoil Ultra(TM) motor oil with Hyper Cleansing Technology(TM), Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil, Pennzoil® motor oil, Pennzoil Gold(TM) motor oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, and Pennzoil Marine® engine oil. For more information about Pennzoil products, please visit http://www.pennzoil.com. 

* Based on a survey of licensed drivers conducted by a leading research firm January 2005 - December 2010.

About Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million albums and dominated the charts with 32 No. one singles. He's won three GRAMMY® Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other honors. With 7.8 million spins at radio, McGraw was deemed "Artist of the Decade" (2000-2010) by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems.  McGraw's 11th studio album EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Chart, making it his 13th career No. one debut. His current single, "Better Than I Used To Be," continues to steadily climb the charts.  This June, McGraw will kick off what is anticipated to be the biggest stadium tour in country music history with old friend Kenny Chesney.  The 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour kicks off on June 2 in Tampa and will hit the nation's biggest stadiums through August.  McGraw is also an accomplished actor, having starred in films such as the Oscar-nominated blockbuster The Blind Side and the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights.

About Paralyzed Veterans of America
The Paralyzed Veterans of America has launched Mission:ABLE a campaign to enlist all Americans - citizens, communities and corporations - to help our paralyzed heroes fully live the lives they deserve and to receive what they need most: care, benefits and jobs. And for more than 64 years, Paralyzed Veterans and our 34 chapters have been working to create an America where all veterans and people with disabilities, and their families, have everything they need to thrive. We represent thousands of veterans in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. http://www.mission-able.comwww.pva.org

About Shell Lubricants
The term 'Shell Lubricants' collectively refers to the companies of Royal Dutch Shell plc that are engaged in the lubricants business. Shell Lubricants companies lead the lubricants industry, supplying more than 13% of global lubricants volume.(a) The companies manufacture and blend products for use in consumer, heavy industrial and commercial transport applications. The Shell Lubricants portfolio of top-quality brands includes Pennzoil®, Quaker State®, FormulaShell®, Shell TELLUS®, Shell RIMULA®, Shell ROTELLA® T, Shell SPIRAX® and Jiffy Lube®.

(a)Kline & Company, "Global Lubricants Industry 2010: Market Analysis and Assessment."

SOURCE  Pennzoil

Pennzoil

CONTACT: Michael Salzillo, Coyne Public Relations, +1-973-316-1665, msalzillo@coynepr.com; Shell Lubricants, Shell Media Line, +1-713-241-4544

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

Sodexo Launches First Mobile App Allowing Candidates to Apply for Jobs Directly from Phone

The innovative Sodexo Jobs App empowers candidates to connect with recruiters, search and apply for jobs -- all on the go, whenever and wherever they desire.

GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly mobile environment, Sodexo is now bringing the job application process to candidates' fingertips, literally. As the first application of its kind that allows candidates to apply for jobs directly through the app, the new Sodexo Jobs application allows users to immerse themselves in the company's culture and directly connect with recruiters as they conduct their job search. With the app, users can:

    --  Search and Apply for Sodexo jobs in the USA by keyword, discipline or
        location
    --  Join the Sodexo USA Talent Community
    --  Subscribe to Job Alerts
    --  Network With Us on Twitter and Facebook
    --  Learn more about Sodexo from YouTube and the Sodexo USA Careers Blog
    --  Access the Mobile Career Site m.Sodexo.jobs
Developing this app was a direct response to the changing mobile landscape as Americans are increasingly using mobile devices to obtain information, complete transactions and connect with others. In fact, Nielsen and Walker Sands studies show that a majority of 18-34 year olds own a smartphone, 62 percent of smartphone users download apps, and website traffic generated by mobile devices increased 102 percent this past year. Further segmenting the data, the Pew Internet Research finds a high mobile web usage rate among minority populations.

As mobile technology continues to transform the way businesses reach consumers, we are also seeing that 77 percent of job seekers are using mobile apps to look for jobs (Beyond.com study). Because not all job seekers are external candidates, the Sodexo Jobs app supports multiple aspects of Sodexo's Talent Acquisition strategy, including the promotion of an inclusive workplace by encouraging the internal mobility -- or advancement -- of our people.

"At Sodexo, we are always seeking ways to ensure that we remain competitive in the market for top talent," said Arie Ball, vice president, sourcing and talent acquisition. "This demands a candidate-focused approach -- making sure that we understand where the talent is, what they are looking for in a company, and how to make it easy for them to connect with us, search and apply for our jobs."

The Sodexo Jobs app is currently available for iPhone, iPad and Android-based devices. A BlackBerry version is still in development. For one-stop access to information about the app, video how-tos and frequently asked questions, visit: http://bit.ly/SodexoUSAJobsApp.

About Sodexo

Sodexo in North America
Sodexo, Inc. (http://www.sodexoUSA.com), leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, delivers On-site Service Solutions in Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government, and Remote Site segments, and Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (http://www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $17 million in grants to end childhood hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at http://www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions
Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo acts as a partner for companies and institutions that place a premium on performance and employee well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service, Sodexo's 413,000 employees in 80 countries design, manage and deliver an unrivaled array of Quality of Life Services. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes to the fulfillment of its employees and the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates.

SOURCE  Sodexo

Sodexo

CONTACT: Enrico Dinges, +1-301-987-4393, enrico.dinges@sodexo.com

UK Cloud Computing Company iomart Hosting Recruits Scotland Footballers to Kick off New Campaign

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    iomart Hosting becomes natural choice for football kit as well as business hosting

    UK cloud computing and managed hosting services provider iomart Hosting has recruited
two Scotland footballers to launch its latest community campaign.

    'Host Your Kit' [http://www.hostyourkit.com ] is an initiative by the Scottish Digital
IT Company of the Year to give away top quality football kits to youth teams in England,
Scotland and Wales, who for various reasons either can't afford their own kit or
desperately need a new one. The company is giving away the latest adidas strip to 30 teams
who send in the best video or email explaining why their side deserves a new kit. The
adidas [http://www.greavessports.com/football-teamwear-b2669 ] kits, which will consist of
14 outfield players' and one goalkeeper's strip, are being provided by Greaves Sports
[http://www.greavessports.com ], the official retail partner of the Scottish Football
Association.

    Phil Worms, Director of Marketing for iomart Hosting, said: "I know that many of our
customers and employees have sons and daughters who play football for their local teams
and that getting new kits season after season is a real challenge for many of the parents
involved. With 2012 being called the Year of Sport, this is the perfect opportunity for us
to get involved with a campaign that combines our hosting expertise with the promotion of
sport in the community. As a leading managed and cloud hosting company we've built a great
reputation for the hosting of physical server kit and count many sporting organisations as
clients, so now we're hoping to make our mark in the hosting of football kits!"

    Scotland and Celtic star Charlie Mulgrew and Scotland and Glasgow City Ladies player
Emma Fernon took part in a photo-shoot to promote the campaign.

    Charlie, who has just been voted SPL Player of the Month, said: "I'm delighted to be
supporting this great campaign by iomart Hosting. I remember as a young boy how much of a
confidence boost it gave me when I ran out on the pitch wearing a proper kit. Thanks to
iomart Hosting's Host Your Kit campaign, teams across Britain will be able to kick off
their next league campaign with that extra bit of pride."

    Emma Fernon said: "I'm really proud to be supporting this great community campaign by
iomart Hosting. It was a real struggle for clubs when I was young. Parents and coaches had
to beg money from local businesses to buy kits so it's great that iomart Hosting is
offering a helping hand to teams."

    The company is giving away the latest adidas strip to 30 teams who send in the best
video or email explaining why their side deserves a new kit. The adidas
[http://www.greavessports.com/football-teamwear-b2669 ] kits, which will consist of 14
outfield players' and one goalkeeper's strip, are being provided by Greaves Sports
[http://www.greavessports.com ], the official retail partner of the Scottish Football
Association.

    Angus MacSween, CEO of iomart Group plc, the parent company of iomart Hosting, said:
"We're delighted to be launching this campaign. I hope everyone in the UK web hosting
world who has children who play football gets involved with Host Your Kit."

    Sandy Greaves, Managing Director of Greaves Sports, said: "This is a fabulous
initiative by iomart Hosting and one we're delighted to be involved in. Hopefully sharing
the same kit brand as great teams like Spain, Argentina, Germany, will inspire these young
teams to bigger and better things."

    Host Your Kit is open to able-bodied and disabled boys' and girls' football teams who
play in a recognised youth league in the Under11 (2001s) to Under 16s (1996s) age
categories in England, Scotland or Wales.

    You can follow the Host Your Kit campaign on Twitter @hostyourkit or on the Host Your
Kit Facebook page. Details of how to enter are on the campaign website
http://www.hostyourkit.com

    To find out more about iomart Hosting visit http://www.iomarthosting.com

    Notes to editors

    About Host Your Kit

    Host Your Kit is a campaign by iomart Hosting to giveaway free adidas football kits to
30 girls' and boys' teams in England, Scotland and Wales. iomart Hosting is passionate
about all things healthy, active and hosting. Host Your Kit captures the sporting spirit
on 2012. Full terms and conditions of Host Your Kit are available at
http://www.hostyourkit.com

    iomart Hosting (AIM:IOM) is one of the UK's leading providers of complex managed
hosting and cloud computing services to the enterprise market. It owns and manages its own
network infrastructure, including five UK data centres, offering a unique 100% uptime
guarantee. Services include: Private and Hybrid Cloud, Colocation, Content Delivery
Networks, IP Transit, Cloud Storage and Email.

    Clients include: office2office, Misys, Cimex, BT plc, Stagecoach, Skyscanner, SoftCat,
Learndirect, London School of Economics, Newsquest , Shine TV and STV.

    News release issued on behalf of iomart Hosting by Jane Robertson, Head of PR for
iomart Group plc. For more information please email jane.robertson@iomart.com or call
+44(0)141-931-6474 (dir), +44(0)141-931-6400 or +44(0)7827948993 (mob).

Source: iomart Hosting

SquareTrade Announces $89 Accident Protection Plan for the New iPad

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade today announced a new lower price for its #1 consumer rated iPad Accident Protection Plan. A 2-year SquareTrade iPad Care Plan is currently priced at $89 and provides coverage against iPad drops, spills and general human clumsiness.

SquareTrade's new price reflects a commitment to always providing consumers and small businesses with the best value in extended warranty protection against drops and spills. The iPad service includes free express shipping to and from SquareTrade's depots, with most repairs taking less than 48 hours. Users who prefer the convenience of their local Apple Genius Bar have the option to take it there, with SquareTrade reimbursing the repair costs. Devices that cannot be repaired are replaced.

"As the iPad becomes increasingly integrated into people's lives, consumers need affordable options to protect themselves from the cost of drops and spills," notes Steve Abernethy, CEO of SquareTrade. "The iPad is no longer just a toy for playing Angry Birds or checking email, it's an increasingly important tool for doctors on the go, students in the classroom, and proprietors of small businesses. SquareTrade provides iPad users with a great way to protect against the high cost of replacement."

In addition to iPad coverage, SquareTrade also provides drops and spills coverage for cell phones, laptops, cameras and other portable gadgets. SquareTrade's record for service is easily researchable on the internet, with tens of thousands of customer reviews that consistently rate the service 5-stars.  Warranties are available at http://www.squaretrade.com.

About SquareTrade
Founded in 1999, SquareTrade works with top retailers to offer warranties that make sense with a no-hassle service to protect consumer electronics and appliances. SquareTrade's service is uniquely researchable with millions of customers who have consistently rated SquareTrade's service 5-star reviews. SquareTrade was named one of PC Magazine's Top 100 Websites of 2010 and is the winner of the 2011 and 2012 Stevie Awards for Customer Service, as well as the 2012 People's Choice Award for "Favorite Customer Service."  SquareTrade is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco. Recently Bain Capital led a $238 million growth investment in SquareTrade. For more information, go to http://www.squaretrade.com.

SOURCE  SquareTrade

SquareTrade

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com, for SquareTrade

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

Amerlux Debuts Evoke 2.9 Second Generation Downlights

New LED Luminaires offer unparalleled performance in compact, architectural styles

FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 9, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Providing the same unparalleled performance and architectural elements that lighting professionals enjoyed with the original Evoke family, Amerlux debuts high-performance, energy saving Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Downlights in round and square profiles for a sleek, contemporary inconspicuous appearance.  A leading provider of task-specific, energy-efficient lighting solutions, Amerlux offers Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Downlights for inclusion in sustainable strategies recognized by organizations such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and The U.S Green Building Council. The new generation offers an array of compact, architecturally styled luminaires for a wide variety of applications.

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"The second generation of Evoke 2.9 Downlights is the result of many years of research and development combining LED energy efficiencies and cost savings without compromising appearance or performance," said Frank P. Diassi, Chairman and Founder of Amerlux.  "The family is ideal for upscale residential, retail and a variety of commercial applications in North America and on a global scale as well."

Specifically engineered around the latest LED light sources, the 12-watt Evoke combines uncompromising energy efficiency and superior aesthetics with a miniature 2.9-inch aperture.  Evoke offers architects and lighting designers the flexibility to create complete sustainable lighting schemes including general, accent, task and wall washing applications.

"Harnessing the power of LED, Evoke luminaires combine the robust features, fit, finish and details with the latest sustainable lighting technology," explained Chuck Campagna, CEO and President of Amerlux.  "Engineered using the highest quality world-class diodes and ceramic circuit boards, Evoke delivers superior efficacy, light output and lamp life."

The family offers warm 2700K, crisp 3000K, bright white 3500K and cooler 4000K LED sources that can be used in highly switched areas or applications requiring dimming capabilities. Consuming just 12 watts, Evoke LED is capable of producing over 670 net lumens of uniformed light in 15- to 60-degree beam spreads. Tightly binned LEDs ensure excellent fixture- to-fixture consistency and a superb CRI (color rendering index) of 82 to 90.

To maximize their rated life, Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Downlights combine conduction, convection and radiation elements to divert damaging heat away from the LEDs with a multi-faceted thermal management system.  A patented ceramic circuit board ensures that the LEDs are driven to their optimal performance while the highly engineered heat sink conducts heat away from the diodes above the ceiling line.  This unique combination provides additional thermal protection, allowing for a tight cluster of high output LEDs to be used in this discreet aperture size.  The result is a long lasting fixture capable of significantly reducing operation costs by maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing maintenance. 

The patented heat sink reduces fixture temperature for an unparalleled LED rated lamp life of 50,000 hours at 70 percent initial output.  The compact LED module produces over 670 net lumens of light while consuming just 12 watts of energy.  A unique slide mechanism offers easy access to the LED driver to simplify inspection and maintenance.  The luminaire boasts a precise beam spread range from 15- to 60-degrees that makes it ideal for lobbies, conference rooms, private offices and elevator banks.

Evoke 2.9 G2 LED Downlights are designed with a reflector trim that sits flush with the ceiling line, for a minimal edge detail. A trimless fixture is also available with a perforated plaster ring that mounts to the aperture for the application of drywall compound, which is applied directly to the plaster ring and feathered away for an even cleaner installation and look. High performance lighting applications are effectively achieved from above a smooth, uninterrupted surface, for a clean, unobtrusive aesthetic.

Evoke delivers clean consistent beams free of projected heat and UV/IR radiation, making it optimal for lighting color or heat sensitive merchandise.  With full range dimmability and specialized optics, the luminaires are offered in the round, square, round glass and square glass decorative styles.

Reflector Trims are available with white painted flange offered in a square style in Matte Black or Matte White finishes, or in a round style in Semi-Diffused Clear, Specular Black or Matte White finishes. Reflectors Trims are also available with a clear flange offered in a round style in Semi-Diffused Clear or Specular Black finishes.  The Flush Trimless is offered in the square style in Matte Black or Matte White, while the round style is offered in Semi-Diffused Clear or Specular Black. Custom color options include over 200 durable powder coat painted finishes from the extensive Amerlux palette, to complement nearly any design scheme.

Evoke 2.9 G2 LED adjustable fixtures feature a unique CAM adjustment mechanism that maximizes aiming flexibility while keeping the housing's recessed depth to less than six inches for tighter plenums.

In addition to Evoke 2.9 G2 Downlights with LEDs, the family is also available with miniature ceramic metal halide and low voltage halogen light sources.

Evoke 2.9" LED Downlights are backed by an unprecedented 10-year warranty. 

Evoke 2.9" LED Downlights are CSA, UL, CE and CCC listed.  LM79 and LM80 reports are available upon request, as well as IES reports. 

About Amerlux LLC

Amerlux speaks the language of light for design and construction professionals around the world by manufacturing a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets.  The company has set the standard for clean design, dependable service and superior performance that results in a more compelling and effective visual environment. Amerlux products and services include track lighting, recessed downlighting and multiples, pendants, linear fluorescents, and custom lighting systems, as well as support for energy reduction plans that can be used as a guide to state, city and local utility rebate programs for maximum energy savings and utility incentives.  The company's domestic and international clients receive the support of Amerlux's highly trained specification sales force, as well as expert service from initial design to on-time delivery made possible by strategically located manufacturing, warehousing and shipping locations.

http://www.amerlux.com

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Amerlux LLC

CONTACT: AMERLUX, +1-973-882-5010, fax, +1-973-882-2605, mail@amerlux.com

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

Intellivision® Featured in Video Games Exhibition at Smithsonian American Art Museum

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Four classic Intellivision video games were chosen for the "The Art of Video Games" exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., opening March 16. The exhibition showcases the 40?year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, focusing on striking visual effects, the creative use of technologies, and highlighting the most influential artists and designers.

"Intellivision is honored to be part of this groundbreaking exhibition," states Keith Robinson, former Mattel Electronics programmer and current President of Intellivision Productions, Inc. "In the 80's, Intellivision mastered the unique challenge of animating blocky pixels, resulting not only in an engaging game experience, but true works of art."

The exhibition will be kicked off by "GameFest," a three-day celebration of the genre featuring panel discussions, playable games, live bands and movie screenings. Mr. Robinson will participate in the Evolution of Video Games: Pioneers panel.

"Keith is a master storyteller and as much a part of video games history as the games themselves," states Emily Reichbach Rosenthal, Director of Marketing and Communications at Intellivision Productions, Inc. "He offers an old-Hollywood retrospective of the game design process and--as an artist himself--he can speak to the importance placed on the games' visual style."

In web voting, the public selected the 80 games featured in the exhibition from 240 nominees categorized by era, game type and platform. The winning Intellivision titles were:

    --  Utopia (Genre: Tactics)
    --  Star Strike (Genre: Target)
    --  TRON Maze-A-Tron (Genre: Action)
    --  Advanced Dungeons & Dragons--Cloudy Mountain (Genre: Adventure)
"The Art of Video Games" will be on display from March 16 through September 30, 2012 and will travel to several cities in the United States through 2015. An electronic version of the exhibition and event press kit can be found here: http://americanart.si.edu/pr/kits/#taovg and a detailed schedule of all activities and links to webcasts can be found here: http://americanart.si.edu/multimedia/webcasts

About Intellivision Productions, Inc.

Intellivision Productions, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the fun and history of classic video games. Formed by members of the Blue Sky Rangers original Intellivision development team from the 1980s, Intellivision owns and licenses dozens of games from that era, including award-winning titles Astrosmash, Utopia, Star Strike, and many others. Its publishing partners, who have included Activision, THQ, Microsoft, and MTV Networks, have released games for modern systems such as Windows, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo DS, iPhone and iPad. Beyond games, Intellivision promotes and licenses its world-famous trademark through releases in music, publishing, and other merchandising.

Intellivision is a registered trademark of Intellivision Productions, Inc., http://www.intellivisionlives.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

Contact:
Emily Reichbach Rosenthal

(650) 255-1529
emily@intellivisionlives.com
http://www.intellivisionlives.com

SOURCE  Intellivision Productions, Inc.

Intellivision Productions, Inc.

Web Site: http://americanart.si.edu

Apple's New iPad to be Raffled Among Users of DBSophic's Qure Analyzer

Users of Qure Analyzer, a free product for analyzing and comparing Microsoft SQL Server trace files, invited to share their stories and participate in iPad raffle

JERUSALEM, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    DBSophic, an innovative provider of performance management products for SQL Server
based applications, announced that it is raffling off Apple's new iPad among users who
share their Qure Analyzer stories. Part of DBSophic's suite of SQL Server performance
[http://www.dbsophic.com/sql-server-performance.html ] tools, Qure Analyzer is a free
solution for analyzing and comparing SQL Server trace files.

    "We're hearing more and more great stories about how Qure Analyzer
[http://www.dbsophic.com/qure-analyzer.html ] is helping SQL Server DBAs and developers
with their daily tasks," says Gil Asherie, DBSophic's CEO. "We wanted to give people a
platform to share these stories. The new iPad raffle is our way of saying thank-you to the
many SQL Server professionals who have made Qure Analyzer an integral part of their
performance tuning toolkit."

    Further details about the raffle may be found on the DBSophic SQL Server tuning blog
[http://www.dbsophic.com/EasyBlog/Entry/sql-server-tuning/want-to-win-an-ipad-3.html ].

    About DBSophic

    DBSophic is an innovative provider of performance management products for SQL Server
based applications. While traditional SQL Server tuning tools focus on individual query
optimization, DBSophic delivers automatic workload tuning. By optimizing the entire
application-to-database workload, DBSophic's solutions help companies achieve unparalleled
gains in SQL Server performance for their enterprise applications. The company is
headquartered in Jerusalem.

   
    Inbal Barit, Marketing Director
    DBSophic
    Phone: +972-2-5610716
    Email: inbal@dbsophic.com

Source: DBSophic

ViXS(R) Announces Quad Transcoding with MoCA2.0 for DOCSIS Media Gateways

ViXS XCode((R)) 5100 family, the first commercially shipping, quad stream HD transcoder
and XConnex(TM) 1030 enable converged DOCSIS Media Gateway applications

TORONTO, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -  ViXS Systems Inc. announces today two
System on Chip (SoC) solutions enabling DOCSIS media gateways - the
XCode 5191, a quad HD to HD transcoder, in production today, and the
XConnex 1030 MoCA2.0 solution, general sampling in Q2 2012.   Both
devices are cost optimized to be used in DOCSIS media gateway
platforms.

As cable operators near completion of the roll-out of DOCSIS3.0
infrastructure, DOCSIS media gateways allow operators to take advantage
of the high downstream bandwidth to deliver IP Video over DOCSIS to
subscriber homes. With the rapid adoption of tablets, smart phones and
other mobile platforms, consumers are demanding content on any device
with a capable display, over any home network or outside the home.   The
demand for anytime, anywhere entertainment is leading to an explosive
growth in the number of client devices in the subscriber home, and
dramatically altering the consumer viewing experience. The XCode and
XConnex families provide the transcoding and MoCA technologies to
address these trends in DOCSIS media gateways.

The XCode 5100 family presents a powerful solution for quad transcoding
functionality within DOCSIS media gateways. It is bolstered by the
deployed and robust ViXS Xtensiv(TM) software including Digital Living
Network Alliance (DLNA((R))), and transcryption capabilities, and by the unique applications
hosting capabilities found in the XCode( )5191. Integrated with and running on the XCode SOC is the Apple(R) content
streaming protocol software called HTTP-Live server or HLS to support
Apple iPad(R) devices. ViXS transcoding at low bit rates ensures
excellent video quality on iPAD(R) / tablets, PCs and smart phones even
in a bandwidth constrained home network. XCode5191 also integrates dual
Gigabit Ethernet interface providing seamless connection to DOCSIS3.0
modem SoCs.   All of this enables an optimal system architecture for
delivery of IP video and seamless integration of video, voice, data,
and Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) in a
DOCSIS media gateway.

"The XCode 5100 family, deployed with pioneering patented and
proprietary technology, has truly set a new standard with its ability
to process multiple high definition streams, and to do multiple
concurrent operations on each of those streams", said David Jones, VP
Marketing & Business Development at ViXS.     "XCode 5100 family combined
with XConnex MoCA products provide the ideal platform for manufacturers
designing converged DOCSIS modem / gateway applications."

ViXS XConnex 1030 MoCA((R)) 2.0 SOC delivers 400+ Mbps data throughput over 16 nodes enabling
distribution of multiple HD streams within the home. XConnex 1030 also
supports 500 Mbps of throughput for two node Turbo mode with full
backward interoperability to MoCA 1.1 devices and the ViXS XConnex 1020
and 1025 devices.   XConnex 1030 supports MoCA 2.0 power modes and
advanced security features.   XConnex 1030 paired with ViXS' XConnex
1000 MoCA 2.0 RF Transceiver with integrated LNA, Power Amplifier (PA)
and Transmit/Receive (T/R) switch provides a robust high performance
end-to-end MoCA 2.0 solution.

Some of the features for XCode 5191 include:

        --  High level of concurrency allowing customers to enable whole
            home DVR; place-shifting; and content consumption on iPAD and
            other tablet devices.
        --  Multi stream Real-time HD to HD transcoding and mirror
            transcoding, trans-wrapping, and transcryption of up to quad HD
            streams to serve multiple Internet Protocol (IP) based devices
            within the home.
        --  Faster than real-time transcoding of stored content allowing
            the user to stream content from one source to another in a
            fraction of the time it takes to play this back real time from
            the stored media.
        --  Ultra low latency for wireless and streaming applications
            within the home.
        --  Advanced security processor architecture to enable security for
            leading digital rights management providers (DRM), Conditional
            Access providers (CA), and leading broadcast operators.
        --  Supports concurrent 1080p60 encoding and transcoding.
        --  Incorporates face detection algorithms for Video Conferencing &
            Surveillance applications
        --  ViXS patented VQoS (video quality of service) implementation
            for maintaining video quality in bandwidth constrained
            networks.
        --  Dedicated TCP/IP Processor Engine supporting Dual Gigabit
            Ethernet for high network performance.
        --  Extensive peripheral suite including PCI-Express, multiple
            Serial ATA and USB peripherals.
        --  ViXS Xtensiv(TM) Software Stack which allows customers
            faster time-to-market and greatly reduces required engineering
            resources.
        --  40 nanometer process node in flip chip technology.

About ViXS Systems Inc.   

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices. 

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs. 

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America.   ViXS has filed more than
373 patents worldwide with over 114 patents being issued to date. 
Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing
North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way
digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array
of multimedia products.

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website:  http://www.vixs.com.

VIXS(R), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode((R)), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

MoCA and MoCA logo are registered trademarks of Multimedia over Coax
Alliance. MoCA Certified logo is a trademark of Multimedia over Coax
Alliance.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000
E-mail: djones@vixs.com

Gigamon Partners With Riverbed To Provide Accurate Time Stamping Capability In Enterprise and Financial Industries

Partnership Represents Latest Success in Gigamon's Strategic Technology Alliance Community (STAC) Program

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon®, the world leader in Traffic Visibility Fabric solutions, announced a new time stamping solution developed through its partnership with Riverbed Technology. The new solution enables accurate time stamping detail to be used in traffic analysis for fast troubleshooting of network and application problems in enterprise and financial industry IT environments. The partnership provides mutual customers with high precision time stamps for packet capture and analysis when using the Riverbed® Cascade® application-aware network performance management (NPM) solution and Gigamon's GigaVUE-2404 with GigaSMART®. 

The partnership was formed under Gigamon's Strategic Technology Alliance Community program (STAC), which has created an ecosystem of partners and organizations focused on making the network more intelligent and the traffic that it carries more visible to IT and business leaders. In addition, Gigamon has become an elite member of the Riverbed Technology Alliance (RTA) Program, a select group of technology companies that have partnered with Riverbed to jointly develop, market, and deliver high-value, high-performance solutions to enterprise customers.

"Downtime and reduced processing capacity can cost companies millions of dollars in lost business," said Tara Reeve, Director of Strategic Alliances at Gigamon. "To help alleviate this problem, Gigamon developed a world-class time stamping technology that enables IT teams to accurately analyze traffic latency and in doing so, maintain peak infrastructure performance. Partnering with Riverbed and other STAC program partners to provide highly-accurate traffic 'time-stamp' capabilities for enterprise and financial industries was the next logical step in providing our customers with best-in-class solutions."

As network complexities increase, the GigaSMART Time Stamping module provides an effective way to troubleshoot and measure application response times, jitter and latency. As packets flow through the GigaVUE-2404, they are time stamped to create a permanent time record, precise to the microsecond that remains permanently embedded in the packet. The packet is then captured and analyzed by Cascade, enabling superior visibility, monitoring and troubleshooting - all of which can lead to significantly reduced capital and operational expenses.

"By integrating with Gigamon's time stamp technology, Cascade can further reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR) by coordinating time stamps across the network for performance troubleshooting. This solution benefits IT teams that monitor low-latency trading environments and other time-sensitive applications for business critical operations," said Dimitri Vlachos, senior director of marketing and product management, Cascade Business Unit at Riverbed.

Gigamon now offers two levels of accuracy with its time stamping solutions. The newest addition to the portfolio, the GigaPORT-X12-TS, is a 12 port, 10Gb blade that offers hardware-based nanosecond accurate time stamping enabling IT organizations to optimize networks for all types of traffic including high frequency trading communications. The GigaPORT-X12-TS precisely synchronizes data to enhance Quality of Service (QoS) analysis and overcomes port latency issues, improving network analysis, jitter evaluation and overall infrastructure performance management.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.gigamon.com/gigamon-stac-program, or call (408) 263-2022.

About Gigamon

Gigamon® provides intelligent Traffic Visibility Networking solutions for enterprises, data centers and service providers around the globe. Our technology empowers infrastructure architects, managers and operators with unmatched visibility into the traffic traversing both physical and virtual networks without affecting the performance or stability of the production environment. Through patented technologies, the Gigamon GigaVUE® portfolio of high availability and high density products intelligently delivers the appropriate network traffic to security, monitoring or management systems. With over seven years' experience designing and building intelligent traffic visibility products in the US, Gigamon serves the vertical market leaders of the Fortune 1000 and has an install base spanning 40 countries. For more information visit http://www.gigamon.com.

SOURCE  Gigamon

Gigamon

CONTACT: Gigamon, +1-408-263-2022, Public.Relations@Gigamon.com

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

Tipard iPad Transfer Pro for Mac Gets Update: Supports latest iTunes and iOS 5.1

BEIJING, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- After the update of all Mac Video/DVD software products and corresponding subsidiary products, Tipard newly upgraded Mac iPad Transfer app and other relevant transferring products, which now has a more stable system and faster transferring speed. Plus, this software can totally support iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad, iPod and other Apple devices.

Tipard iPad Transfer for Mac will be your best assistant in your iPad multimedia life. It is endowed with the capacity to transfer iPad files like audio files, videos, TV shows, Podcast, iTunes U, ePub, PDF, image, Camera shot, Camera roll, Voice memo and Contracts to Mac. In addition, it provides users with the function to import video, audio, ringtone and eBook files from Mac to iPad to enjoy them on iPad. Tipard iPad Transfer Mac provides you an interface in English, French, German and Japanese -- four interface languages to meet your diverse needs.

Except for the basic transferring function, it can easily rip any DVD/Video files to H.264, M4V, MP4, MOV, etc. and then transfer them to iPad directly. The powerful editing functions let you edit video by trimming to parts, cropping black edge, adding watermark and adjusting effect before transferring to iPad. With iPad Transfer Pro for Mac, you can make specialized video files to share them with your friends. It is available only for $45, for more detailed information and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/ipad-transfer-pro-for-mac.html

In all, with such powerful transferring and converting functions, Tipard iPad Transfer Pro for Mac is bound to be your best choice.

System Requirement for Mac products:

Processor: Intel® processor
OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.4 or above
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800x600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
Hint: PowerPC Processor is not supported, but if you need such an application for PowerPC, we can make one for you. Just contact us by email: marketing@tipard.com

About Tipard Studio

As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users the best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-132-6028-6758, pr@tipard.com

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

maaii Dials Up South By Southwest for US Launch

App Provides Free, One-Touch Calling to Exponentially Growing Number of Users Worldwide

AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- maaii, the global integrated communications app that allows users to make free calls or send free chat messages to your contacts and social network friends, today officially launched in the US market. The announcement is being made in conjunction with the 19th annual South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival as maaii introduces the app to globally connected influencers and the developer community in the US for the first time.

Since launching internationally in January, nearly one million people worldwide now use maaii every day to make free phone calls to other maaii users and send free chat or instant messages. Users can also call and chat for free with their Facebook friends that are also using the maaii application, anywhere in the world. As part of the current launch campaign, maaii is offering all users up to 100 free maaiiOut minutes recharged for free on a daily basis. Available for Apple's iPhone and the iPad in the Apple App Store, maaii is free and works over Wi-Fi and 3G /4G networks. An Android version of the app will be released in the coming weeks.

"Following initial word-of-mouth growth in international markets, we're excited about introducing maaii in the US for the first time at South By Southwest. Free local and international calling, to both maaii and non-maaii users, with device and Facebook contacts integration is a powerful communications experience," said Chris Lewis, Vice President at Maaii.com. "But this is just the start. We will expand on this service to include a wide range of integrated voice and messaging services that change the way people communicate, and the developer community will play an important role as we progress."

maaii plans a non-traditional approach when it comes to working with the developer community. The company's commitment to change the future of communication extends to the way traditional API rollouts happen. "At SXSW, we're looking to engage with the developer community in an effort to design a seamless and transparent program," added Lewis. "We know we need to build a relationship with this community in the US in order to help define and create a program designed by and for developers from the ground up."

How does maaii work?
The maaii app is simple. To download and get started, the user:

    --  Downloads the app from the iTunes Store
    --  Enters their mobile number (one time only)
    --  Enters the access code for verification that is sent via SMS
    --  Connects to Facebook (optional)
    --  Views Facebook contacts after they are automatically loaded into the
        maaii FB contacts tab
    --  Touches a friend's name in the maaii  contacts tab to make a free call
        anywhere in the world.
    --  Dials a mobile or fixed line number to make a maaiiOut call to more than
        200 destinations worldwide
The application can currently be downloaded from the iTunes Store globally. Users who don't have an unlimited data plan should check with their service provider to see if any additional charges may apply or use Wi-Fi.

Maaii at SxSW 2012
Maaii is also offering its users a safe and convenient way to navigate the SXSW show via the "maaii Ride @ SXSW" shuttle service.  The maaii Ride shuttle service will operate in a loop around the heart of the SXSW conference and will continue into the early hours of the morning to shuttle customers to major hotels after the evening events conclude. For more information on the maaii Ride shuttle, please visit our blog at http://www.maaii.com/en/blog/.

To become a fan on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/maaii.limited. To follow maaii on Twitter, please visit https://twitter.com/maaii_limited.

To stay in touch with maaii from SXSW, follow and use the #maaiiSx hashtag on Twitter.

About Maaii Limited
Maaii (pronounced "My-ee") is a free mobile communications app for iOS and Android devices that combines voice calls, instant messaging, social network integration and other group sharing features. Maaii is the perfect way to stay connected with friends and family, over 3G or Wifi. Maaii features rich cross-platform connectivity, allowing users to register with their mobile number and make free calls to other maaii users, or call mobile and landline numbers worldwide with maaiiOut(TM). Maaii makes it easy to stay connected with friends by merging existing social network and mobile contacts into one application. For more information, visit http://www.maaii.com.

SOURCE  maaii

maaii

CONTACT: Ryan Wallace, Bite Communications for maaii, +1-415-365-0376 (w), +1-917-442-2305 (m), ryan.wallace@bitecommunications.com

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

HEX Expands iPad Offering With Code Folio

All-in-One Functional and Sophisticated Case Enhances Tablet Usage

OXNARD, Calif., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of this week's iPad announcement, HEX, award-winning techcessories brand, today debuted its initial offering for Apple's newest tablet, the Code Folio for iPad.  The folio, which is also compatible with the iPad 2, offers consumers a case that brings glamour to the gadget and substance to style, and reflects the brand's roots of merging design with tech functionality.

"The Code Folio for iPad is a natural progression  for our product offering, allowing us to apply the design features that HEX fans love about our current Code Wallet for the iPhone 4/4S and apply them to the tablet category," said Dan Maravilla, vice president of HEX. "Key elements include a super-slim profile, high quality materials and custom features that make the iPad user experience more comfortable and convenient."

The Code Folio was designed to enhance the iPad's capabilities as a standalone device--to see it in action, check out this video. Other key features and benefits of the folio include:

    --  Fit--The folio's custom molded soft-touch bed fits both the new iPad and
        iPad 2 perfectly and securely
    --  Going Beyond Protection--While the folio improves protection from
        accidental bumps and drops, the case is super functional, offering two
        document pockets, card slots and a pen holder, because yes, sometimes
        you still need a pen
    --  Viewing--The built-in hinge feature and molded stops allow for multiple
        viewing angles of the screen
    --  Sophisticated Finish--The folio is made of high-quality genuine leather
        and comes in three classic colors: black, British Tan and red
    --  Clean Lines--The Code Folio is designed with a clean and slim profile to
        fit maximum functionality into a minimal size
The Code Folio for iPad is available for pre-order on ShopHEX.com for $79.95 with expected delivery beginning April 2. For more information on the Code Folio and other products offered by the brand, visit the website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About HEX:

Established in 2010, by the trend setting folks at August Accessories in Oxnard California, HEX is proud to bring fashion forward thinking to the often mundane world of tech apparel and merchandise. With more than 20 years of experience within the fashion and accessories industry, August has sprouted a brand that is already taking the market by storm. With a collection that showcases ever modern iPod nano® watchbands and a stylish array of bags, through fusing technology and fashion HEX has created some very innovative products that will no doubt garner top-quality storage for all of your tech devices without damaging your steez or street cred. We're here to serve... More information on HEX can be found on http://www.ShopHEX.com, Facebookand Twitter.

SOURCE  HEX

HEX

CONTACT: Erica Rios McCarthy, +1-619-234-0345, McCarthy@formulapr.com

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

Hallite Achieves Recovery Time Objective And Removes Four Hour Delay In Tape Backup With Server Backup From DataFort

GUILDFORD, England, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

          - DataFort's Hi-5 High Availability removes threat of unnecessary downtime
  for 24/7 manufacturer by cutting operational recovery time from four hours to just 15

                                        minutes -

    Hallite Seals International, a provider of hydraulic and pneumatic seals to the global
fluid power industry, has purchased a suite of disaster recovery products and services
from managed services provider (MSP) DataFort [http://www.datafort.com/index.asp ] to
replace tape backup [http://www.datafort.com/article.not_tape.asp ], ensure that excessive
downtime is avoided, the recovery time objective
[http://www.datafort.com/business.continuity.asp ] is achieved and company information is
protected with a server backup [http://www.datafort.com/article.sbs.backup.asp ], thereby
preventing the 24/7 manufacturer from losing vital production time.

    Replacing a time-consuming and unreliable backup process based upon on-site tape
backup and large capacity disk drives, Hallite has contracted for DataFort's Hi-5 High
Availability Service - a near replication speed onsite/offsite server imaging and data
archival service - to protect Hallite's most business critical server which holds the ERP
system. They also have subscribed to Vaulting Plus a service which for a fixed price
includes onsite/offsite server imaging and data archival but with a slower Recovery Time
Objective - to protect the remaining servers that host less business critical
applications.

    The old tape backup process was liable to require a minimum of four hours to recover
Hallite's data and return the manufacturing company to operational status, which
represented a serious loss of productivity for the 200+ employees and far exceeded
Hallite's maximum tolerable outage (MTO). However, with DataFort's services, the 24/7
manufacturer is able to far exceed its recovery time objective (RTO) and can be assured of
full ERP service within as little as 15 minutes.

    Jim Parker, Information Technology Manager at Hallite comments, "Being a 24/7
operation it is critical for us to have a disaster recovery capability in place that
enables us to recover any and all data immediately and return us to full operation as
rapidly as possible. We work literally every hour available so do not have the luxury of
being able to make up time elsewhere in the week, making effective and reliable server
backup and business continuity an absolute necessity."

    Parker continues, "Prior to implementing the DataFort solution, we were relying on a
manual data backup which consisted of manually replacing and cycling tapes and a USB hard
drive. Retrieving the data in the case of a disaster could take hours, and since the
backups happened nightly they could be as much as 24 hours out of date. In order to
minimise disruption and cost to our business, we needed to be able to return to operation
within an hour and have access to data that was created throughout the day. DataFort's
portfolio of services exceeded even those strict requirements as it will now take us a
maximum of 15 minutes to return to operation and we will have a copy of all our data that
in a worst case is a quarter of an hour old."

    Parker concludes, "I know some business people imprudently consider high quality and
reliable disaster recovery a "nice-to-have" or a luxury, but for a company such as ours
speedy recovery and server backup is an absolute necessity and a business function that
simply has to be taken seriously."

    About DATAFORT

    DATAFORT provides dependable and secure data protection services that offer
enterprise-level functionality with a focus on security and reliability. Its software and
services are used by thousands of organisations worldwide, ranging from SMBs through to
large enterprises and local government departments. Every hour of every day someone,
somewhere backs up with DATAFORT. The company was founded in 2000, is headquartered in
Guildford, UK and has offices in London and New York. For further information please
contact 0800-45-44-35.

    For further information, please contact: Jenny Williams, itpr, +44(0)1932-578-800

Source: DATAFORT

The Angry Birds Blast off for Their Greatest Adventure Ever?

LONDON, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

           And Angry Birds Space splashes down at the South by Southwest conference

    As the countdown to the new, out-of-this world Angry Birds Space game ticks down to
the full launch on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac on March 22nd, the dazzling new gameplay, new
characters, new levels, and Samsung-exclusive content were seen for the first time at:
angrybirds.com/space [http://angrybirds.com/space ]

    Premiering at one of the world's most exciting digital and multimedia festivals, SXSW
in Austin, Texas, Rovio and Samsung have come together to let fans get the first taste of
the new Space world.

    New players and fans alike will be able to experience the new zero-gravity gameplay,
play specially created Samsung branded levels, and meet the never-before-seen characters.
All have unique superhero powers to help in their fight against the space pigs and bring
their eggs safely back home.

    Angry Birds fans will also get their first glimpse of the Danger Zone: Thirty of the
hardest, wildest Angry Birds challenges ever created! This extra level pack, normally
available as in-app purchase, will be available free for a limited time for players on
Samsung devices.

    What makes the experience even more exciting is these levels and features will be
available to playtest for the first time on the Samsung GALAXY Note range of devices with
vivid and larger 5.3 HD-Super AMOLED screens, and powered by its 1.4GHz dual-core
processor that ensures incredibly fast and smooth game play.

    Rovio is also proud to have partnered with NASA for the global online launch, with a
NASA astronaut introducing the game from the International Space Station!

                       LOOK TO THE SKIES... THE ANGRY BIRDS ARE COMING!

   
    Media contacts:

    Mark Casey
    +44(0)7880821987
    mark@enrichmobile.com

    Ville Heijari
    +358(0)40-0214-526
    media@rovio.com

Source: Rovio

Currys and PC World Prepare for March Madness

LONDON, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

              Massive savings available on more than one hundred products online

    Let the madness begin! One of the UK's leading electrical retailers, Currys and PC
World, are announcing that their new month long promotion, entitled March Madness, begins
today. The new promotion, which offers customers massive money-saving deals on selected
products replaces the hugely popular Red Hot Deals week.

    Throughout the month, PC World and Currys will offer customers huge saving deals on
more than one hundred products on their online stores, including deals on 3D and HD TVs
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televisions-301-c.html ], Kitchen appliances,
laptop computers, digital cameras and an array of computer
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/desktop-pc-monitors/desktop-pcs-706-c.html ] accessories. The
March deals, which officially begin today, will end on March 31st.

    Some of the top quality products available in the March Madness deals include:

   
    - LOGIK L323CD11 HD Ready 32" LCD 3D TV- GBP249.00 (Save GBP100.00)
    - PANASONIC 50" Smart TV - GBP549.00
    - HP Pavilion g6-1353sa 15.6" Laptop- Red - GBP369.00 (Save GBP130.99)
    - NORTON Internet Security 2012 Performance Pack- 3 PCs - GBP27.00 (Save
      GBP32.99)
    - SANDISK Cruzer Edge USB Memory Stick- 32GB - GBP17.99

    A spokesperson for Dixons Retail, parent company of the Currys and PC World brand,
said today:

    "After the success of Red Hot Deals week, we [Dixons Retail] are pleased to announce
the start of our brand new promotion, entitled March Madness. This new promotion will run
throughout March, before coming to an end on March 31st. We have some fantastic
money-saving deals available on major branded products across both the PC World and Currys
website. "

         Please visit the Currys.co.uk [http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ] and
   PC World.co.uk [http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ] websites to view products

                         included in the March Madness promotion

    Media Contact details:

    Dixons Retail press office at M&C Saatchi PR: dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com /
+44(0)20-7544-3600

Source: Dixons Retail

Formula One(TM) in the Palm of Your Hand:  Official F1(TM) Timing and Track Positioning App for 2012 Free App Now Available for Download

LONDON, March 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    As the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship(TM) gets underway in Melbourne,
Australia, next weekend, a free 'lite' version of the only official F1(TM) Timing and
Track Positioning App is now available via iTunes, and the Android Market place
[http://www.softpauer.com/f1site/index.php?q=node/10 ], with the option to upgrade to the
full version in-App.

    The free version of the App provides users with a range of must-have features, news
and information, including:

    F1(TM) NEWS NOTIFICATIONS: Throughout the year the App will alert you to all new
F1(TM) news as it is issued by http://www.formula1.com, the official Formula 1(TM)
website. News can be pushed to your home screen so that you never miss an update or viewed
in App, depending on your preference.

    SESSION RESULTS: Live from Race Control as they are issued; get all session results as
soon as they are available.

    EVENT COUNTER & NOTIFICATIONS: An event countdown shows the time to the next session
and informs when a session is live. Optional notifications alert you to when sessions are
approaching so you don't miss them.

    RACE CALENDAR: A full race calendar for the season so you can keep track of the
Championship as it heads around the globe.

    INFOBASE: Access a huge database of information on the sport, with all the latest
driver, team and sport news available throughout the season.

    Alongside all these tools, users can also opt to upgrade in-App in order to access
additional features such as the Live Leaderboards, Timing Data and real-time track
positioning.

    For more information, visit http://www.formula1.com/mobile

    For further information or high resolution imagery, please email
janej@softpauer.com

    Find us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/F1-Timing-Application#!/pages/F1-Timing-Application/185794353116
or on twitter: @f1timingapp.

Source: Soft Pauer Sporting Solutions

Jane Johnstone +44(0)1865-876562

99 Cents Only Stores® to Sell Philips® 22" Flat Screen LCD TVs for Only 99 Cents Each to the First 9 Customers to Celebrate the Grand Opening of its New Store in Duarte, CA on Thursday the 15th of March

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  99 Cents Only Stores® will celebrate the grand opening of its new store in Duarte, California on Thursday the 15th of March at 8am by selling a Philips® 22"Flat Screen LCD TV - a $230 value - for only 99 cents to the first nine customers in line!

The next 99 customers in line on the 15th at the new Duarte store may purchase a Scooter for only 99 cents! The following 99 customers can purchase Automatic Powered Scissors for only 99 cents! The next 99 customers can buy an ACDelco® LED Flashlight with Holster and Batteries Included - a $17.99 value - for only 99 cents!

The new Duarte store is located at 1327 E Huntington Drive, at the northeast intersection of Buena Vista Street, just a few blocks north of the 210 freeway. The new store is 13,000 gross square feet and will feature a large perishable food department, including produce.

Additionally, for the next six days, the new Duarte store will continue to offer many extraordinary grand opening specials.  On Friday the 16th of March, the first 99 customers can buy an i.Sound iPod® Shuffle Tripod for 99 cents! On Saturday, March 17th the first 99 customers can buy Samba Maracas for Wii® for 99 cents! On Sunday, March 18th, the first 99 customers can purchase a Friends 3-pack DVD Collection for only 99 cents!

On Monday, March 19th, the first 99 customers can buy a Targus Portable DVD Charger for only 99 cents! On Tuesday, March 20th, the first 99 customers can buy Hasbro's The Moment of Truth Board Game for 99 cents!  On Wednesday, March 21st, the first 99 customers can purchase The Art of Pirates of the Caribbean coffee table style book - a $50 value - for only 99 cents!

About 99 Cents Only Stores®

Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores® currently operates 295 extreme value retail stores consisting of 217 stores in California, 36 in Texas, 29 in Arizona, and 13 in Nevada. 99 Cents Only Stores® emphasizes quality name-brand consumables, priced at an excellent value, in convenient, attractively merchandised stores. Over half of the Company's sales come from food and beverages, including produce, dairy, deli and frozen foods, along with organic and gourmet foods.

Media Contact: Laura Martin at 323-881-5737 or laura.martin@99only.com.

SOURCE  99-Cent Only Stores

99-Cent Only Stores

Web Site: http://www.99only.com

Jelli Launches its Android App and a SXSW Artist Channel

Jelli for Android brings a crowdsourced social radio experience to Android mobile devices

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jelli (http://www.jelli.com) announced today the release of its free Jelli for Android app, which allows users to experience Jelli's social radio service anytime and from anywhere using their Android device. Jelli also launched a specially curated, SXSW artist-themed, streaming radio station in conjunction with the start of this year's SXSW festival in Austin, Texas (http://www.jelli.com/sxsw).

"Jelli for Android is a completely redesigned version of Jelli's social radio user experience, available today for Android users nationwide," said Mike Dougherty, Jelli's CEO. "Over the last six months we have launched Jelli on several major engagement platforms including Android, iPhone and Facebook to accelerate our goal of making radio more fun and social."

Jelli is a social music experience that allows listeners to control what plays on the radio from the web, iPhone and now Android devices. Jelli users vote for the artists and songs they want to hear, creating dynamic playlists that determine in real time what plays online and on Jelli-powered FM radio programs across the country. Jelli's community interacts with each other in live chat rooms and through social features, collaborating to create a shared listening experience.

The new Jelli for Android app includes many features to make the radio listening experience social and fun:

    --  Unlimited listening: Jelli for Android app users can tune into any Jelli
        station including genre stations (such as Pop, Rock, Hip Hop,
        Electronic, Jazz, Country, 80's, etc.) and actual FM radio stations that
        broadcast Jelli. Jelli users can scroll through the Tuner to view all of
        the stations on Jelli, or browse by activity level, genre, what's live
        on FM, and favorites.
    --  Vote to decide what plays next: The community chooses every song that
        plays on Jelli. Users vote on songs to increase or decrease their score,
        ultimately deciding what gets on the air.
    --  Rockometer: Everyone playing Jelli can voice their opinion on the songs
        that are on the air by tapping "Rocks" or "Sucks" in the app. The
        rockometer fluctuates to reflect what listeners think about the song.
        Jelli users are rewarded for selecting songs that the community thinks
        "Rocks" and if enough people think a song "Sucks," it gets pulled off
        the air, even in mid-song.
    --  Rocket your favorite tracks on the air: As users play Jelli, they earn
        Rockets, which give them more power to impact the playlist. Jelli for
        Android users can apply a rocket to their favorite song, boosting it to
        the top of the playlist. If the community then votes the rocket on the
        air, the rocketeer receives credit when their username is read out over
        the airwaves before the song plays. Jelli's Robot DJ, named T-Bone (a
        text-to-speech engine) will even introduce the songs as a rocket coming
        from the Jelli for Android app.
    --  Control what plays on the FM airwaves: Terrestrial FM radio stations
        across the U.S. broadcast Jelli live on the air in over 20 markets, so
        listeners can use the Jelli for Android app to control what plays in
        cities like Philadelphia (94.5 WPST), Atlanta (96.1 WKLS), Minneapolis
        (102.1 KEEY), Las Vegas (96.7 KYLI, 94.5 KXLI), and many others.
    --  Chat with other listeners: Every station in the Android app features a
        live chat room where users can hang out and work together to help shape
        the playlist.
    --  Easily find & manage your favorite music: Users on the Jelli for Android
        app can quickly search for tracks they want to vote on, rocket or bomb.
        They can also add them to the Jelli favorites list, making it easy to
        log on and quickly vote for what they want to hear.

In conjunction with the Jelli for Android launch, and to help get festival-goers excited about the great music offerings at this year's SXSW festival, Jelli also launched a curated, SXSW-themed station that features only music from artists playing at SXSW. The station's catalog contains a full range of SXSW artists from "A" (Agent Fresco) to "Z" (Zulu Winter), and what gets on the air is determined by the listeners who are tuned in and voting for what they want to hear. The new Jelli SXSW station is available on the Jelli website and via the Jelli for iPhone app and the new Jelli for Android app.

The Jelli for Android app is available today for free from the Google Play Store (Android Market) or at http://www.jelli.com/mobile. In addition, Jelli for iPhone is available at http://www.jelli.com/iphoneapp or users can interact via the Jelli website online at http://www.jelli.com.

About Jelli

Jelli is a social music service that combines group listening with game mechanics to make radio more social and fun. Listeners control radio playlists through real-time voting and game elements, via free iPhone and Android apps and web experience (http://www.jelli.com). The user controlled experience broadcasts online 24/7 and on FM radio stations across the United States.

SOURCE  Jelli

Jelli

CONTACT: Jelli, Inc., press@jelli.com

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