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Akamai Acquires Blaze

Cloud-based frontend optimization technology expected to complement Akamai site acceleration solutions for improving the performance of customers' web sites and applications

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced today that it has acquired Blaze Software Inc., a provider of frontend optimization (FEO) technology, in a cash transaction.  The acquisition is expected to complement Akamai's market-leading site acceleration solutions with technology designed to optimize the speed at which a web page is rendered, regardless of end user device.

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With the rapid adoption of rich Internet applications and the increase in mobile browsing, new performance bottlenecks are emerging.  Websites are becoming richer and more complex, with more compute requirements built into a single page, impacting performance in the browser or client device.  As a result, content providers are faced with a growing set of challenges in maintaining a high-performing site and assuring a superior end-user experience. 

Blaze provides technology designed to automatically optimize the code on a web page during the delivery process to ensure faster transmission of content and a faster rendering of the page, whether served to a PC, tablet or smartphone.  As a cloud-based service that requires no software or code changes by the customer, Blaze's offering is designed to work with any web site.  Akamai plans to integrate the technology into its global cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere.

"As businesses provide rich, interactive web experiences online and across devices, it is vital that end users receive a consistently high-performing site," said Rick McConnell, executive vice president of Products and Development, Akamai.  "We believe Blaze has developed a powerful solution for frontend optimization, and that its cloud-based services approach is synergistic with Akamai's offerings.  The team at Blaze will be an important addition to our focus on site acceleration.  Our goal continues to be providing customers with the most comprehensive set of technologies to optimize all aspects of their site performance."

"Core to our focus at Blaze is constant research and product development that enables us to improve the speed of our customers' sites by automatically applying the latest web performance optimization best practices," said Michael Weider, CEO of Blaze.  "Our technology is aimed at reducing the number of requests required to load a page, reducing the size of each request, and improving the browser rendering experience for our customers.  Combining our technology with the global Akamai platform is a big win for customers who are increasingly looking to take performance optimization to the next level."

About Blaze
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Blaze was founded in 2010 with a mission to help clients deliver better performing Web businesses by making their sites faster.  User experience, conversions, search rankings and operational costs are all influenced by the speed of your site.  Blaze provides a cloud-based service that automates Frontend Optimization (FEO).  To learn more, please visit http://www.blaze.io.

About Akamai
Akamai(®) is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere.  At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise.  Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud.  To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.

The release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the expectations with respect to the integration of the Blaze technology and resulting benefits and the expected future business and financial performance of Akamai resulting from and following the acquisition. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, inability to successfully integrate the technology of Blaze or to develop products based on the technology and other factors that are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.

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LuciadLightspeed(TM) Brings Situational Awareness Into a New Era

WASHINGTON, February 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Luciad, the market leader in high performance visualization for Situational Awareness
applications is pleased to announce the availability of its latest product,
LuciadLightspeed.

    LuciadLightspeed brings Situational Awareness into a new era and opens opportunities
for a whole new spectrum of advanced Situational Awareness applications.

    LuciadLightspeed provides software components and functionalities that enable data
fusion, visualization and analysis of geospatial information. This can include static and
moving data, maps, satellite imagery, and terrain elevation in many different formats and
references. LuciadLightspeed enables the development of Sustainable Applications;
Applications that are easier, and thus lower cost, to maintain, and applications that can
be evolved in a cost effective manner.

    Customers appreciate the value LuciadLightspeed brings in allowing significantly
faster developments of applications, combined with unparalleled performance and accuracy.

    "The performance combined with the clean design of LuciadLightspeed enables us to
build applications that meet our current and future requirements," commented Tim Wagner,
Head of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance at Cassidian Germany. "The focus on
relevant domains, the fast development and the re-usability of components across multiple
projects and applications, are a major asset for any project team."

    If you would like further information concerning LuciadLightspeed please visit
http://www.luciadlightspeed.com.

    About Luciad

    Luciad is the supplier of choice for leading Systems Integrators, at both the National
and International level, for their Situational Awareness applications in mission-critical
C4ISR and ATC/ATM systems. Luciad's International customer base includes AENA,
Belgocontrol, Boeing, Cassidian, DFS, EADS, ENAV, EUROCONTROL, FAA, Frequentis, Lockheed
Martin, LVNL, NATO, NATS, NavCanada, NLR, Saab, SAIC, Sagem, STNA, Thales and Thales
Raytheon Systems.

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Source: Luciad

Press contact: Luciad Marketing: +1-703-390-9360, marketing@luciad.com

Qihoo 360's Mobile Apps Back on Apple's iTunes App Store

BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. ("Qihoo 360" or the "Company," NYSE: QIHU), a leading Internet company in China as measured by active user base, today announced that all of its mobile applications for iOS were back on Apple's iTunes App Store as of 11:00am, February 8, 2012, Beijing Time (10:00pm, February 7, 2012, EST).

These applications were taken offline by Apple from its iTunes App Store on February 4, 2012 due to unusual user rating activities by unknown sources on certain Qihoo 360 applications. The Company directly contacted Apple officials in the United States on February 6, 2012 and resolved the issue. Apple started the process of reinstating Qihoo 360's mobile applications shortly thereafter. The Company was not asked to modify any of these applications.

"We are very pleased to resolve the issue with Apple and have all of our iOS mobile applications quickly back on the iTunes App Store without any need for modification," commented Mr. Hongyi Zhou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Qihoo 360. "We offer well-designed iOS mobile applications that satisfy users' demand and meet all the requirements of the iTunes App Store. Our 360 Mobile Safe for the iPhone and 360 HD Browser for the iPad are testaments to the quality of our products as they continue to gain popularity among Chinese users. We will continue to develop more mobile applications for iOS, Android and other mobile platforms to serve our ever-growing mobile Internet user base."

About Qihoo 360

Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE: QIHU) is a leading internet company in China as measured by its active user base. The Company is also the number 1 provider of internet and mobile security solutions in China as measured by its active smartphone user base, according to iResearch. Qihoo 360 also provides users with secure access points to the internet via its market leading web browsers and application stores. The Company has built one of the largest internet open platforms in China. Qihoo 360 monetizes its massive user base primarily through online advertising and through internet value-added services on its open platforms.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates" and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about Qihoo 360 and the industry. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to continue to innovate and provide attractive products and services to attract and retain users; the Company's ability to keep up with rapid changes in technologies and Internet-enabled devices; the Company's ability to leverage its user base to attract customers for our revenue-generating services; and the Company's dependence on online advertising for a substantial portion of our revenues; and the Company's ability to compete effectively. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the press release, and Qihoo 360 undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although Qihoo 360 believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties faced by Qihoo 360 is included in Qihoo 360's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its final prospectus dated March 29, 2011.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

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Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd.

ParkerVision Expands IP Portfolio With 23 New Patents in 2011

Wireless technology firm now has 188 domestic and international patents

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless technology innovator ParkerVision, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRKR) is announcing a significant expansion of its wireless intellectual property portfolio following the issuance of 23 new patents during 2011. The company's portfolio now includes 188 domestic and international patents.

ParkerVision's intellectual property portfolio focuses on protecting its innovations in radio frequency (RF) communications. The company's advances in RF receiver and transmitter technology represent more than marginal improvements over traditional RF technology. ParkerVision's patents cover and protect fundamentally new RF technology that delivers essential improvements in performance, cost, size and functionality for mobile electronic devices.

"We believe these innovations have had a powerful impact and continue to enable major advancements in today's cellphone and tablet industries, while helping reset performance expectations in those markets for the future," says Jeffrey Parker, ParkerVision's CEO and Chairman.

The ParkerVision patents granted in 2011 build upon a body of intellectual property that already has received independent recognition for its strength and value by such organizations as The Patent Board and MDB Capital. The newly issued patents include improvements and expansions of ParkerVision's existing intellectual property related to RF down converters and up converters, the building blocks for RF receivers and transmitters. These patents further solidify the strength of ParkerVision's portfolio, giving ParkerVision the exclusive opportunity to license and commercialize its intellectual property.

ParkerVision adheres to a disciplined patent prosecution approach designed to maximize the opportunities for intellectual property commercialization, according to ParkerVision Chief Technology Officer David Sorrells. The company now owns patents issued in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia.

"ParkerVision has been at the forefront in the invention of new approaches designed from inception to meet the unique demands of today's complex RF waveforms and networks," Mr. Sorrells says. "It's no surprise to us that RF transmission and receiving techniques developed over the last 70 years are no longer keeping pace with technological advancements since those techniques simply did not contemplate the demands of today's wireless devices and networks."

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company's SEC reports, including the Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the Forms 10Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30, and Sept. 30, 2011. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated or projected. More information about ParkerVision is available at http://www.parkervision.com. (PRKR-G).

For more information, contact Robert Tharp at 800-559-4534 or Robert@androvett.com. For investor relations, contact Ron Stabiner at 212-888-4848 or rstabiner@thewallstreetgroup.com.

SOURCE  ParkerVision, Inc.

ParkerVision, Inc.

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

World's Fastest 10GbE Converged Network Adapters from Broadcom Earn Another Major Industry Certification - VMware vSphere® 5

10GbE Converged Network Adapters Deliver Complete Storage Solution for Enterprise Server Virtualization

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  Broadcom Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) address growing demand for
        virtualization in data centers
    --  CNAs deliver fully certified storage solution for VMware vSphere 5
    --  World's fastest FCoE performance - 80 percent faster than nearest
        competitor(1)
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its converged network adapters (CNAs) have earned FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) certification on VMware vSphere 5. Following other recent certifications - EMC E?Lab and NetApp validation - VMware vSphere 5 marks another major industry certification milestone in Broadcom's expanding 10GbE storage and networking ecosystem. Visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

Demand for server virtualization continues to rise as IT managers strive to maximize efficiency of servers, increase security, and ensure higher levels of automated performance. International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts more than 70 percent of all server workloads installed on new shipments in 2014 will reside in a virtual machine.(2)

vSphere 5 is the latest version of VMware's virtualization platform for small- and mid-size businesses, as well as enterprise-class users. VMware vSphere 5 delivers better application performance and availability for business-critical applications while automating the management of an increasingly broad pool of data center resources. VMware's certification confirms Broadcom's CNAs offer full interoperability within vSphere 5 environments.

Industry Leading PerformanceBroadcom CNAs deliver FCoE performance speeds of up to 1.7 million input/output operations per second (IOPS) - more than 80 percent faster than the nearest competitor(1), optimizing virtualization by uniting data and storage networks on a common 10GbE fabric. By taking advantage of switch-independent NIC partitioning, Broadcom's FCoE solution allows the server to adapt to a broad range of bandwidth configurations and reduce power and cooling costs while minimizing overall system complexity.  In addition to FCoE offload, it features multiprotocol support including Level 2 (L2) networking, Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI).

Quotes:

Parag Patel, Vice President, Alliances, VMware"Broadcom's converged network adapters meet VMware's certification requirements for running business-critical applications. This certification underscores the long-standing relationship between Broadcom and VMware, bringing significant value to our mutual customers.  VMware vSphere accelerates the journey to the cloud for existing data centers while underpinning compatible public cloud offerings that pave the way to the hybrid cloud."

Benjamin Woo, VP Storage and Big Data, International Data Corporation"Server virtualization is the 'killer app' for the datacenter and has forever changed IT operations. Virtualization customers are rapidly deploying converged hardware as a means to lower time to deployment and to simplify an increasingly complex datacenter infrastructure. This certification of Broadcom's 10GbE CNA is an important milestone because it ensures full interoperability with one of the industry's most popular virtualization environments."

Vinod Lakhani, General Manager, High Speed Controllers, Broadcom Corporation"Server virtualization, cloud computing, and the need to contain costs and complexity are all major factors driving the need for 10GbE converged network adapters (CNAs). Broadcom is meeting that demand with the world's fastest CNAs and is proud that its fully offloaded FCoE solutions have earned VMware's vSphere 5 certification. This validation underscores Broadcom's growing ecosystem of solution partners."

Resources:

(1) Demartek (based on Broadcom's ~1.7 million IOPS compared to Emulex's 919,268 IOPS in OCe10102)(2) International Data Corporation(3) Broadcom BCM97712-T Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Adapter(4) VMware vSphere 5

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About BroadcomBroadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

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Tellurex Peltier Cooling Tech Protects Consumers' $23 Billion Annual Investment in Wine

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans purchase an average of five gallons of wine annually on a $23 billion investment. How come so many of them let the wine go bad?

Two words: "improper storage."

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Now the Tellurex Corporation of Traverse City, Michigan has created a safe, secure and cost effective thermoelectric technology for wine enthusiasts and wine cabinet product designers that not only protects wine in long-term storage but also assures that it is served at the correct temperature.

Just north of the Tellurex Corporation's home of Traverse City, Michigan, there are seven wineries in the Old Mission Peninsula AVA. The Old Mission Peninsula American Viticultural Area sits close to the 45th parallel, a longitude known for growing prestigious grapes.

Since wine is the drink of choice in Traverse City, it is no surprise that Tellurex, as the world leader in thermoelectric technology, would apply its knowledge gleaned from making medical devices, defense technologies and heated and cooled cup holders in the Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition to a highly advanced Peltier cooling system that is ideal for wine enthusiasts.

Consider the problem:

    --  If you put the wine in a rack in ambient temperature, then the bottle
        temperature will rise over 70 degrees during the summer, causing the
        wine to accelerate maturation. If the temperature exceeds 90 degrees,
        the wine may be ruined in as little as 24 hours.
    --  If you store the wine in a conventional vapor compression refrigerator,
        over time the cork will dry out, triggering a fungus that emits a
        compound called 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), ruining the wine with a
        dank, nasty stench.
    --  If you refrigerate the wine in a purpose built cabinet and pump up the
        humidity to preserve the cork, conventional thermoelectric coolers will
        corrode, losing up to 48 per cent of their cooling power in less than 90
        days.
The Tellurex Wine Solution (TWS) addresses all three concerns with its C2 family of corrosion resistant coated Peltier devices.

In Tellurex laboratory testing, the technology used in the Tellurex TWS cooling system demonstrated effective performance across 100,000 cycles of full Delta T to room temperature testing. Contrast this to a loss of 48 per cent demonstrated by conventional uncoated TEC modules as sold in many conventional wine coolers and cabinets in as little as 2,016 hours or just 84 days.

The TWS Peltier system is centered in the company's sweet spot of products. Tellurex is the only company to offer automotive heated and cooled cup holders that keep brewed coffee at the National Coffee Association of the USA's recommended temperature (see http://www.tellurex.com/about/cup_holder.php) while at the flip of a switch cooling drinks to refrigerated temperatures.

Now Tellurex is also offering wine storage technology that will accommodate the full range of storage and serving temperatures as recommended by BetterTastingWine.com without corking the bottle or corroding the coolers.

The key to this performance is the famous thermocycling capability of the Tellurex Peltier module design. Within the wine cabinet, individual sections may be set to optimum storage temperatures with a 0.1-degree accuracy. If desired, wines in long-term storage may be cooled below serving temperatures to slow maturation and then thermally adjusted to the exact recommended serving temperature just before opening.

A Gallup Poll taken a few years ago found that 65 per cent of Americans consider themselves drinkers and that the preference for wine had jumped over beer to 39 per cent of this consumer group.

If your wine cabinet has Tellurex TWS technology, your part of this $23 billion annual investment will remain sound for years to come.

For more information, email sales@tellurex.com or call (231) 947-0110. Please visit http://www.tellurex.com.

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AT&T and Samsung Team Up With Fashion Brand rag & bone for the U.S. Launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced their sponsorship of fashion brand rag & bone for the U.S. launch of their upcoming device, the Samsung Galaxy Note(TM) exclusively at AT&T, available in-store Feb. 19 and for pre-order now.   As the ultimate device, the Galaxy Note consolidates the core benefits of a tablet while maintaining the portability of a smartphone. In celebration of the release of the Galaxy Note, rag & bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville have designed a custom case for the Galaxy Note, available soon.

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In addition, AT&T and Samsung Mobile will serve as the title sponsor of the rag & bone Fall Winter 2012 Mens and Womens Collection shows on February 10th during New York Fashion Week. As a part of the sponsorship, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright will host the Galaxy Note U.S. launch party during New York Fashion Week on February 14th. The creative collaboration between the Galaxy Note and rag & bone is a perfect fit as both emphasize inspiration and ease of use whether through fashion or technology.  "Working with Samsung on this project has been a very exciting process. We are looking forward to the release of the Galaxy Note and to be involved in the launch of such a cool device that merges technology and design," said Neville and Wainwright of rag & bone.

"The Galaxy Note is the perfect device for designers, such as Neville and Wainwright, as it allows everyone to sketch out thoughts and ideas, and easily share - no matter where you are," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile.

AT&T, Samsung and rag & bone have created a co-branded advertising campaign, which will launch later this month, to promote the Galaxy Note(TM) and the rag & bone sponsorship. There will also be a Facebook page offering an interactive experience for consumers, which will feature daily giveaways including rag & bone gift cards and merchandise, Samsung Galaxy Note devices, VIP passes to rag & bone's Fashion Week show and postings by the designers. The Facebook page can be viewed by going to http://www.facebook.com/galaxynoteragandbone.

The Galaxy Note allows users to capture, create and share in new and unique ways. With a 5.3" HD Super AMOLED(TM) screen (1280x800), the Galaxy Note combines smartphone capabilities with an integrated S Pen(TM) and larger viewing screen in an easy-to-carry device. The pressure-sensitive S Pen can be used to take notes or personalize images which can be sent via email or text and its touch-screen. The Galaxy Note includes 16GB of built-in memory, an SD card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It also features an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video recording on the back and a 2-megapixel camera on the front. The Galaxy Note will be available in carbon blue and ceramic white in AT&T stores on February 19, with pre-orders beginning on February 5.

Founded in 2002, rag & bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville had one objective: to make clothing they and their friends would love to wear every day. Since its inception, rag & bone has grown into a global lifestyle brand offering men's, women's, footwear and accessories collections that are available at high end boutiques and exclusive department stores worldwide. rag & bone also operates six stores in NYC, one in Washington DC, one in Tokyo and an e-commerce site at rag-bone.com.

* 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.

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CONTACT: Paul Freundlich, PFA Media, +1-212-334-6116, PaulF@pfamedia.net; Jamie Simone, PFA Media, +1-212-334-6116, JSimone@pfamedia.net; Farrell Crowley, rag & bone, +1-212-278-8214, Farrell@rag-bone.com; Amy McFarland, +1-917-797-9616, Amy@amcfarlandmedia.com

The Governance of Synthetic Biology

Are We Making Progress?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center is launching a new web-based Synthetic Biology Scorecard, designed to track federal and non-federal efforts to improve the governance of synthetic biology research and development so risks are minimized and broad social and economic benefits can be realized.

The Scorecard, unveiled today, monitors the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in New Directions: The Ethics of Synthetic Biology and Emerging Technologies, a December 2010 report from the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. The report contains 18 recommendations covering a range of topics from risk assessment to ethics education and public engagement.

More than a year has passed since the release of the Commission's report. What progress has been made? The Scorecard seeks to answer that question: In addition to tracking the progress of various federal and non-federal initiatives, the website encourages broad participation in achieving the goals set forth by the Commission and invites public comment on the recommendations and implementation efforts.

"The Commission's report was a landmark document and lays out a framework with broad applicability to many emerging technologies, but, like many reports of this type, no mechanisms were put in place to track progress," David Rejeski, director of the Synthetic Biology Project, said. "Our goal is ensure that this report -- and others like it - can drive change."

Valerie Bonham, executive director of the Commission, said, "Throughout the Commission's deliberations and in the report, the members emphasized the need for transparency, dialogue, and accountability around synthetic biology."

President Obama requested the Commission's report almost two years ago in response to important advancements in the field of synthetic biology. On May 20, 2010, scientists at the J.C. Venter Institute unveiled a bacterial cell controlled by a synthetic genome. That same day, the president asked the Commission to undertake "a study of the implications of this scientific milestone . . . [and] consider the potential medical, environmental, security, and other benefits of this field of research, as well as any potential health, security, or other risks."

Following the launch of the Scorecard, the Synthetic Biology Project will update the website to reflect new initiatives and publish a bi-annual summary of federal and non-federal activities that fulfill the recommendations. Additions to the Scorecard are welcome and encouraged.

The Synthetic Biology Scorecard can be found here: http://www.synbioproject.org/scorecard/

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the national, living memorial honoring President Woodrow Wilson. The Wilson Center provides a strictly nonpartisan space for the worlds of policymaking and scholarship to interact. By conducting relevant and timely research and promoting dialogue from all perspectives, it works to address the critical current and emerging challenges confronting the United States and the world. Created by an Act of Congress in 1968, The Wilson Center is a non-partisan institution headquartered in Washington, D.C. and supported by both public and private funds.

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Woodrow Wilson Center

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Enterasys Introduces Industry's First Mobile Edge Bundles

Unified Wired/Wireless OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles Provide Quick and Easy Deployment Ideal for Channel Distribution

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced its new OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles for complete unified wired/wireless networking are now available through its channel.  Ideal for healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality, Enterasys channel partners can provide customers with simple reference bundles for comprehensive edge management, including sizing information, switches, Wi-Fi, and software.  Customers can grow their network at their own pace and gain full access to the benefit of OneFabric Edge in an economical package. Meanwhile, channel partners are able to easily position a complete unified edge solution value through competitively priced starter configurations. Enterasys' recently announced OneFabric Edge solution allows enterprises to provision the network end-to-end with consistent performance and enhanced security for business-critical applications, all managed from a single pane of glass.

"We recognize that trends around mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs continue to drive IT organizations to provide an infrastructure that delivers a high quality user experience," said Chris Crowell, CEO of Enterasys Networks.  "We tailored these starter solutions to simplify the sale process for partners and we are the only vendor that has come out with a bundle that is scoped based on deployment size. These bundles allow partners to discuss the value of a unified edge solution with their customers through simple, pre-defined configurations."

The Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles have several benefits for both partners and customers. Enterasys partners receive competitive discounts and program incentives on bundle sales to new customers. Partners also have an opportunity to sell and deliver services - from assessments and deployment, all the way to ongoing monitoring services leveraging OneFabric Control Center.  Meanwhile, for customers, these highly scalable bundles deliver a fully integrated wired/wireless solution with on average 30% lower CapEx and 70% lower OpEx costs than those provided by other vendors.

OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles include:

    --  Enterasys Edge Switches: The OneFabric Starter bundles include either a
        stackable or modular high performance edge switch
    --  Enterasys 3600 series 802.11n Access Points: The Enterasys Wireless
        solution optimizes distribution of the processing load between Access
        Points (APs) and wireless controllers to deliver exceptional performance
        while remaining easy to manage
    --  Virtual Wireless Services Engine: The industry's first WLAN controller
        provides integrated application services
    --  OneFabric Edge Management Software: Enterasys OneFabric Control Center
        Management software is a comprehensive set of unified wired/wireless
        management and security capabilities.
Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles are available as part of a comprehensive set of initiatives recently introduced for the channel program, a set of tools and training designed to help partners offer its new OneFabric architecture.  Enterasys OneFabric provides resellers an opportunity to expand their solution set by offering unique, differentiated networking and security solutions, adding critical hardware and management capabilities. Enterasys channel partners can ensure the success of wired and wireless deployments at the network edge for customers while expanding their business.

Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles are available now through authorized channel partners starting at $23,000 and are backed by the Enterasys lifetime warranty.

Additional Supporting Channel Partner Quotes

"We are excited to partner with Enterasys to deliver OneFabric Edge to our channel of over 60,000 resellers. OneFabric Edge and the new starter bundles from Enterasys enable our channel partners to easily and effectively provide comprehensive edge solutions that solve the most pressing issues facing their customers, truly delivering value by ensuring the best user experience possible from any mobile device."

-- Chuck Bartlett, Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Tech Data

"Enterasys is the only vendor to offer a simple fully integrated wired and wireless edge bundle that provides unified management policy of wired and wireless access to meet today's IT challenges. These starter configurations include a complete solution to fit the size of a company's deployment today and are designed to scale as the network grows. Combining the Enterasys OneFabric Edge solution with our service capabilities, we can deliver a seamless network experience no matter if a customer is connected via wired or wireless connection."

-- Cyrus Silvester, Account Manager, Blue Spruce Technologies

"The Enterasys OneFabric Edge architecture speaks directly to the needs of solution providers looking to solve the most pressing mobility challenges facing customers today.  With the explosive growth of mobile devices connecting to the network in education and healthcare where we focus, Enterasys allows granular control of policy at the edge, regardless of what type of device or connection the user has. OneFabric Edge seamlessly integrates into existing IT environments to provide a unified solution that manages wired and wireless devices from a single platform to control policy and quality of service to deliver a consistent, predictable end-user experience. This resonates very well with our customers."

-- Dean A. Rynkowski, President, Integrated System Specialists

"Customers are demanding simple and yet mission critical solutions for enterprise mobility. With Enterasys OneFabric Edge solutions we are able to offer best in class solutions and enable our customers to deliver a predictable end-user experience."

-- Shawn Brown, Regional Sales Manager, Secure Links

"Enterasys has been a great partner for us in delivering a complete and integrated wired and wireless portfolio through OneFabric Edge that goes beyond point products to truly deliver value for the customer.  With Enterasys, I'm able to effectively solve the most pressing issues facing our customers to ensure they have the best user experience possible from any mobile device."

-- Chip Thompson, General Manager, LevelOne Technology

Resources

    --  Enterasys OneFabric webpage
    --  Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles
    --  Enterasys Wireless solutions webpage
    --  "Simplifying the mobile edge" blog post
    --  Enterasys on Twitter
    --  Enterasys OneFabric Channel Support
Enterasys Networks, Inc.

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

AfriConnect Zambia Deploys Aradial AAA Enforcer for WiMAX and Internet Services

TORONTO, February 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Aradial (http://www.aradial.com), a global provider of AAA, billing, customer
management and policy control solutions for IP service providers (including WiMAX, Wi-Fi,
ADSL, LTE, VoIP, IPTV and mobile data), today announced that AfriConnect Zambia, an
Internet Solutions Provider in the Vodacom Group of companies, has deployed the Aradial
AAA and Policy Control solution to provide Wimax and future LTE services to the city of
Lusaka and several other major cities in Zambia.

    The first phase of the project will see several thousand subscriber terminals
installed in Lusaka, and are expected to expand coverage into additional towns and cities.

    Relying on Aradial's AAA and Policy Control for Wimax and internet services, the
solution integrates with Airspan 4G Wimax and other Wimax vendor's gateways to manage the
access from base stations and CPE access and assist in billing the subscribers.

    "We are very happy with this project," said Ori Etkovitz, Aradial's CEO. "The Wimax
and internet services product supports bandwidth management, real-time network policy
control and enforcement, all driven by our powerful AAA Enforcer. This breadth of
functionality will further enable the operator to implement volume, time and expiration
enforcement and to extend its current offering to current and future subscribers. As well
there is a clear path to upgrading the operator to Aradial Convergent Billing."

    "As a leading communications provider, we are committed to providing our customers
with reliable and affordable services," said Mark Bennett, MD of AfriConnect. "We are
rolling out a 4G network in order to take advantage of the new lower-cost international
fiber bandwidth coming into the country, and considerably increase the number of internet
users in the country. The new solution from Aradial will enable us to exercise full
control over the usage of our WiMAX and LTE very cost effectively, while improving our
subscribers' service experience."

    About Aradial Technologies

    Aradial Technologies serves ISPs since 1997. Both entry-level and high-end service
providers with millions of subscribers can easily integrate Aradial into their IT and
network infrastructures. Aradial is a high-end Radius server and convergent billing
software. With more than 400 deployments in over 70 countries around the world, the suite
can be installed on small and affordable hardware, on Windows, Linux operating systems,
and over a variety of databases. The company's products open a new window of opportunities
for ISPs, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, VoIP, LTE and Mobile 2G/3G operators.

    About AfriConnect Zambia

    AfricConnect is Zambia's largest ISP. They offer a range of data solutions to the
corporate, SME and residential markets. The corporate client list includes multinationals,
banks, government, embassies, professional services and Zambia's prolific mining
companies. AfriConnect Zambia is headquartered in Lusaka with over 20 offices elsewhere
around the country. The company was established in Zambia in 2005 and was proud to become
part of the Vodacom group in 2010.

   
    For additional information, please contact:
    Tel: (+1)416-410-3518
    Email: presales@aradial.com
    Site: http://www.aradial.com

Source: Aradial Technologies

AutoTrader.com Enhances Connections Solution With New Chat Dashboard and Sitelink Pro

New features enable dealers to create a more seamless online experience for in-market shoppers.

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com is making it easier for dealers to provide a better shopping experience online with enhanced features included in the new Connections Expert solution. New for 2012 are the comprehensive Chat Dashboard and Sitelink Pro feature.

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In 2011, AutoTrader.com introduced the original Connections solution, which gave dealers advanced functionality to create deeper connections with their shoppers online by connecting their listings on AutoTrader.com to their dealership website, third-party online review sites, Facebook and Twitter pages and by enabling shoppers to connect directly with the dealership through real-time chat. The enhancements for 2012, which will be available in the Connections Expert solution, take those connections one step further.

    --  Chat Dashboard - This new dashboard gives dealers everything they need
        to have seamless, productive chats with in-market shoppers. With this
        feature, dealers will be able to dynamically share links to relevant
        content, such as offers, incentives, similar vehicles, model information
        and ratings and reviews with consumers from within the chat window.
    --  Sitelink Pro - When a shopper is ready to take the leap from the vehicle
        details page (VDP) on AutoTrader.com to the dealer's own website, the
        new Sitelink Pro feature will enable them to save a few clicks by
        linking deep into the dealer's site, directly to the car they were
        viewing. Previously, the link directed shoppers to the main page of the
        dealer's website. The Sitelink Pro feature is available to dealers who
        utilize VinSolutions services.
"We are always looking for ways to provide more value to our dealers and continue to improve the online experience for the millions of consumers who use AutoTrader.com to shop for their next vehicle," said Chip Perry, president and CEO of AutoTrader.com. "By creating a deeper connection point into the dealer's website with Sitelink Pro, we are removing a few extra clicks in the shopping process, and the new Chat Dashboard gives dealers the power to easily share a richer set of information with shoppers."

Consumers are hungry for information when they're shopping online, as evident in the behavior revealed in the 2011 Automotive Buyer Influence Study, conducted with over 4,000 recent vehicle purchasers. According to that study, consumers conduct more than 18 hours of research before purchasing a vehicle. For the 71% of buyers who used the Internet during the shopping process, 60% of their time was spent online, and the majority of that time was spent on third-party sites like AutoTrader.com.

Throughout the shopping process, they are seeking content and being exposed to multiple brand impressions, and the Connections Expert solution helps dealers create multiple touch points for consumers, streamlining that process. Effectively engaging consumers at each point in their shopping process can dramatically improve the chances of turning a shopper into an actual buyer.

"Today's consumers are looking to learn as much as possible before visiting the dealership, and the Connections Expert solution gives dealers multiple ways to create those necessary connections and make it easy for consumers to find the information they're looking for," Perry continued.

About AutoTrader.com

Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com, created in 1997, is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers. The company also provides a robust suite of software tools for dealers and manufacturers to help them manage and market their vehicle inventory and display advertising on the Internet. AutoTrader.com continues to grow key business metrics, including revenue, profitability and site traffic. Today, AutoTrader.com attracts millions of unique monthly visitors who utilize the site to review descriptions, photos and videos of vehicles for sale; research and compare vehicles; review pricing and specials; and read auto-related content like buying and selling tips and editorial coverage of major auto shows and automotive trends. AutoTrader.com operates one other auto marketing brand, AutoTraderClassics.com. AutoTrader.com also owns used vehicle management software company vAuto, Kelley Blue Book (Kbb.com), HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry and VinSolutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solution platforms for dealers.  AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit http://www.autotrader.com.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

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AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Julie Shipp, +1-404-568-7914 (o), +1-404-558-7837 (m), julie.shipp@autotrader.com

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

Extensive Cast of Voice Actors Unveiled for Super Hero Squad Online

Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment Announce Entire Cast of Characters Have VO

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's talk!Providing voiceover for every hero and villain in an online game is an immense undertaking; most developers don't attempt to give their games that much personality. However, for a universe as rich as the world of Marvel and a roster of super heroes as star-studded as the Super Hero Squad's, making the effort is worth it for the millions of Marvel fans around the world. That's why Gazillion Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment announce today that the entire cast of characters, current and upcoming, in the popular free online kids gameMarvelSuper Hero Squad Online will have voice.

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"The Heroes and Villains in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online have always had their own unique personalities and attitudes," said Jay Minn, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society. "But when you give these characters actual voices, they really come to life. There is so much that can be done with dialogue that simply can't be done with just animation. We're excited and very proud to let our heroes and villains speak their minds!"

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online currently features over 70 Heroes and 20 Villains, each having their own voice in the game; that's over 3000 total lines of dialogue. Some of the biggest stars of the Marvel Universe will feature dozens of spoken lines.  That chatterbox Deadpool has over 100 of his own lines! Fans of the Super Hero Squad TV Show will recognize some of these voices, as the game will have most of the same actors, including:

    --  Tom Kenny (Iron Man, Captain America, MODOK)
    --  Alimi Ballard (Falcon)
    --  Antony Del Rio (Reptil)
    --  Charlie Adler (Doctor. Doom)
    --  Dave Boat (Thor, Thing)
    --  Grey Delisle (Ms. Marvel, Enchantress)
    --  Mikey Kelley (Silver Surfer)
    --  Steve Blum (Wolverine, Abomination)
    --  Tara Strong (Scarlet Witch)
    --  Travis Willingham (Hulk)
Additional actors include Marvel voiceover veterans Chris Cox, Laura Bailey, and Phil Lamarr.

Sign up at http://www.heroup.com to join the fun in Super Hero Squad Online.

About Gazillion Entertainment Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion's games feature revered brands and original properties, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has development studios in California and Washington. For more information on Gazillion and its studios please visit http://www.gazillion.com.

About MarvelEntertainmentMarvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).  Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online.  For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.

Keith Mutzman 1-415-268-4812 keith.mutzman@nof9.com

SOURCE  Gazillion Entertainment

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Gazillion Entertainment

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

New Rugged Trimble Juno Series Puts GIS Field Work in Your Pocket

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new generation of GNSS devices for GIS field applications--the Trimble® Juno® 3B and 3D handhelds. With the new Trimble Juno series, mobile workforces ranging from public utilities to municipalities are empowered with rugged, integrated GNSS handhelds that are optimized for everyday field work such as asset management, data collection and inspections.

The Trimble Juno series provides a complete, integrated package of positioning, imaging and communications for flexibility. Two versions are available. The Juno 3B has an integrated GPS, a 5 MP autofocus camera and Windows Mobile software. The Juno 3D includes all of the features of the Juno 3B plus 3G wireless technology, which allows users to transfer data faster and stay connected to the office with an integrated mobile phone.

"The new Juno series is the latest innovation from Trimble for the GIS community," said Daniel Wallace, general manager of Trimble's GIS Data Collection Division. "Re-designed from the ground up, these handhelds will help users get more out of the field and into their GIS."

Designed for GIS Workflows
Professional, geo-enabled fieldwork requires dedicated field software and systems built for map-centric computing. The Trimble Juno series are lightweight, yet high-performance handhelds for industry-specific applications such as Trimble Field Inspector software used in gas, electric and water utilities and Trimble Municipal Reporter(TM) software which is used for incident reporting in government agencies. For non-specialized tasks, Trimble TerraSync(TM) software and the Trimble Juno make a streamlined combination with fast access to GIS workflows in the field. Easy access to professional-grade data collection enables GIS managers to take advantage of distributed workforces for maintenance of GIS data.

Rugged for Tough Outdoor Conditions
Designed in a pocket-size package that is resistant to dust, water and shock, the new Trimble Juno series can operate in a variety of harsh environments with its IP54 rating. It has an improved sunlight-optimized screen that maintains exceptional clarity in outdoor conditions, including direct sunlight. Text, background maps and photos are crisp and easy to view.

Feature Packed and Fully Integrated
Field workers can collect GPS data, capture and link photos to features, and send and receive data from the field using a single device. Combining the benefits of a GPS device, camera, PDA and mobile phone, the Juno 3D handheld provides mobile workers with the tools they need in a compact package--there's no more managing multiple devices, batteries and connections. For ultimate field productivity, the Trimble Juno handhelds offer a long-life battery for all day use, typically 10 plus hours using GPS, as well as increased memory and a powerful processor for large GIS applications.

High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver
For standard positioning applications such as navigation, the high-sensitivity receiver delivers optimal yield to log positions quickly in difficult environments. Field workers are not restricted where they can perform everyday field work. Whether next to buildings or under tree cover, users can quickly get a position to begin data collection and asset management tasks.

5 Megapixel Autofocus Camera with Flash
The Juno series includes a high-resolution camera with geotagging capabilities enabling field workers to take photos as part of their workflow. No extra equipment, batteries or file transfers are required. With the camera, teams can document exactly what they see in the field.

Wireless Data and Voice Capability
With 3G cellular capability, the Juno 3D is ideal for increased collaboration with the office, receiving work orders and sending real-time field conditions. High transfer speeds mean less time spent waiting for downloads. Users can have access to the most current data and improved communications without an additional mobile phone.

Availability
The new Trimble Juno 3B and 3D handhelds are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2012 from Trimble's worldwide Mapping & GIS authorized distribution channel. For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com/juno.

About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com.

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Lea Ann McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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

Revel Fixes Rewards Interaction Among Rewards Companies

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based companies Revel Systems winner of iPad business app of the year award and Perkville have teamed up to provide customers with a new way to earn rewards points that is efficient for consumers and streamlines the rewards process for merchants.

Perkville turns your email address into a virtual rewards card. Their system stores the rewards information from your favorite restaurants and retailers, eliminating the need to download an app or carry rewards cards in your wallet. Additional perks include daily email updates with point totals and their referral program, which allows customers to refer friends and family to the merchant, earning them extra points.

Perkville is even easier now that it has paired up with Revel Systems iPad point of sale technology (POS). The union allows restaurant owners and retailers to use the Revel SystemiTouch and iPad display units to operate the Perkville rewards program, so there is no extra equipment required. As the store or restaurant employee processes the order on the iPad, customers can enter their rewards information using the iTouch display unit. The iTouch then communicates with the point of sale system and sends rewards data to Perkville. In seconds, the customer has not only paid for their meal or merchandise, but has also signed up for the rewards program and earned their first points. Now that they are registered customers, they can simply enter their phone number the next time they return to pull up their information and to track and use their rewards. Since the rewards points are specific to the merchant, Perkville fosters loyal repeat business.

Perkville rewards and Revel Systems point of sale system are bringing essential benefits to both customers and merchants. First, there are no delays in serving customers. Customers sign up for rewards benefits immediately, while store or restaurant employees are free to process the order or help other customers. Second, there is no need for extra equipment, cards, or apps.  The display units are not attached to a hard drive and all information is transmitted through the point of sale technology. Finally, Perkville and Revel Systems have simplified the sign up process for rewards, making it safe, secure, fast, and easy!

In the spirit of collaboration Revel Systems has opened up its API now allowing other companies to come in and find more ways to utilize this great tool. Integrating POS technology with programs such as Perkville is paving the way for the future of local commerce.  Join the revolution and find out what all the fun is all about!

See video on how customer can now interact with Revel iPad POS and rewards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqiKKQvQstM

Media contact: Christopher Ciabarra, +1-415-754-5355, pr@revelsystems.com

SOURCE  Revel Systems

Revel Systems

Restaurants & Bars in San Francisco Bay Area Get a Revolutionary New Online Staffing Solution

PickStaff(TM) Will Simplify Cumbersome Process for Employers & Job Seekers

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone who manages a bar or restaurant knows that their industry faces many unique staffing challenges, including a high turnover rate, inefficient recruiting methods, and the difficulty of matching the right personality to fit their establishment.  To alleviate both employers and job seekers of these headaches, PickStaff(TM) will be unveiled in early 2012.

The revolutionary new online employment service was created specifically for the hiring needs of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, coffeehouses, caterers, hospitality companies and event venues.  PickStaff's state-of-the-art technology incorporates social networking features with insightful skill and personality matchmaking functions. It filters and qualifies job seekers and provides the right matches to companies with positions to fill.

The founders of PickStaff recognized the need for a simple, well-designed, and more efficient hiring tool.  They knew from experience how time consuming, labor intensive and expensive it has traditionally been to find and hire the right employees.  They'd tried iffy job boards and spent hours wading through hundreds of resumes trying to find the right candidate--often with less than ideal results.

"Posting jobs, sifting through resumes and interviewing applicants is tedious and time-consuming. PickStaff lets employers quickly specify their staffing needs and our proprietary software finds them the most suitable matches," said Founder & President, Gina Milano.  "And for workers, there are no applications to fill out. They simply click and create their professional profile, and PickStaff connects them with the best opportunities."

Job seekers looking for management, front-of-house, service staff or kitchen positions will appreciate PickStaff's social media-like platform that lets them easily create their own profile with the option of uploading documents and photos.  The service will be free for job seekers, and they'll be notified when they can fill out their profile by visiting http://www.pickstaff.com.

PickStaff will initially be available in the San Francisco Bay Area, with subsequent rollout of the online service planned for major metropolitan areas around the U.S. Employers will be offered a variety of pricing options to suit their needs, and during the beta phase, they'll be able to use the service for free. Employers will be notified when the PickStaff service is available by providing their email address at http://www.pickstaff.com.

SOURCE  PickStaff

PickStaff

CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150 x110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com

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

Professional Services Automation Software Vital to Performance of PSOs, Says Atlantic Global Whitepaper

MANCHESTER, England, February 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    A new whitepaper produced by Atlantic Global has stated that adopting professional
service automation (PSA)
[http://www.atlantic-ec.com/solutions/professional_service_automation ] software is one of
the main ways to help a Professional Service Organisation (PSO) boost performance.

    The publication - written by Vannesa Borowicz and called Optimising the Performance of
your Professional Services Organisation - serves as a resource for PSOs of all sizes and
sectors that are looking for means of growing their business and then coping with greater
demand.

    Ms Borowicz explains that PSOs can improve performance in a range of ways, including
service productisation, establishing a project management office and embracing new
technologies.

    Indeed, PSA software is another service that she believes can make a huge difference
to companies in the industry.

    "PSA solutions will unravel the complexities and inefficiencies associated with
managing disparate systems and will streamline essential business processes enabling you
to complete projects faster, build stronger customer alliances and increase revenue
opportunities," Ms Borowicz writes.

    Other benefits include improved billing and invoicing, customer relationship,
timesheet and expense, and project and resource management.

    The whitepaper is to be serialised on the company's blog and made available on its
website, found at http://blog.atlantic-ec.com/.

    Atlantic Global, established in 1993, develops and delivers project management
software [http://www.atlantic-ec.com/solutions/project_management ]. The firm has a range
of industry-leading clients, including GlaxoSmithKline and Aviva. For more information
about its services, visit the company's website at http://www.atlantic-ec.com

   
    Contact details
    Tel: +44(0)1274-863300
    Email: ondemand@atlantic-global.com
    Address: AtlanticGlobalPLC
    MapleHouse
    WoodlandPark
    Cleckheaton
    West Yorkshire
    BD19 6BW
    UK

Source: Atlantic Global

eBay Celebrity and Brad Pitt's Make It Right Host Gallery Exhibition Benefitting New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward

Celebrity experiences and distinctive items to be showcased Feb. 9 - 12, 2012 at New York's Chelsea Market

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, is teaming up with Brad Pitt's Make It Right to take charitable fundraising to a whole new level with a physical space and interactive bidding. Fans are invited to walk through a gallery featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity experiences and mementos to be auctioned off for charity on eBay Celebrity. Smartphones add a hands-on element to visually innovative displays, enabling attendees to participate in an interactive bidding process via dimensional QR codes by utilizing the eBay mobile app to bid in real time as well as track auction progress.

The elite exhibition brings celebrity charity auction items to life in New York's famed Chelsea Market, with 100% of proceeds going to Make It Right, a non-profit foundation building sustainable, affordable homes in disadvantaged communities. Launched in November, eBay Celebrity is a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes.

Charity auction items include a diverse range of rare collectibles and experiences from celebrities spanning sports, movies, television, music and pop culture with all proceeds benefitting Make It Right, including:

    --  A 30 Rock set visit for four to meet Alec Baldwin
    --  A set of scrubs from ER signed by George Clooney and the original cast
        members of the television show
    --  A Zac Posen dress worn by Kim Kardashian on The Tonight Show with Jay
        Leno
    --  An autographed basketball from Chris Paul and two tickets to an upcoming
        Los Angeles Clippers game
    --  An autographed Baby Taylor guitar from Katy Perry
    --  A tennis match and set visit with Kevin Spacey
    --  A Bottega Veneta gown worn by Charlize Theron on the red carpet
    --  Kanye West's iPod, engraved for the winning bidder
    --  A lunch with Rachel Zoe and her husband Rodger Berman, a tour of her
        Beverly Hills headquarters, and a hair and makeup session with Joey
        Maalouf
"We're thankful to everyone who generously gave to help Make It Right and to eBay for their support," said Brad Pitt, Make It Right founder. "We hope that the people who check out the auction will have fun with it and know that their bids go directly to build sustainable, healthy homes for disadvantaged families."

Charity auction items will be featured in an interactive multimedia gallery exhibition located within New York's Chelsea Market in the newly renovated corner space at 15th Street and 10th Avenue. The space is open to the public starting Feb. 9 through Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fans outside of New York can find details of each charity auction item and experience by downloading the eBay app for mobile devices, or online at http://www.ebay.com/celebrity. Bidding starts online 3 p.m. EST Feb. 8 and will conclude 4:15 p.m. EST Feb. 15.

"We are thrilled to bring the eBay online charity auction experience to life in a physical and interactive gallery where fans can connect with their favorite celebrities," said Richelle Parham, chief marketing officer for eBay. "eBay has consistently been the platform of choice for celebrities and their fans looking to raise funds for charity; and we are delighted to help Make It Right reach their fundraising goals."

About eBay Inc.

Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) is a global commerce platform and payments leader connecting millions of buyers and sellers. We do so through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, which allows users to buy and sell in nearly every country on earth; through PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive digital payments; and through GSI, which facilitates ecommerce, multichannel retailing and digital marketing for global enterprises. X.commerce brings together the technology assets and developer communities of eBay, PayPal and Magento, an ecommerce platform, to support eBay Inc.'s mission of enabling commerce. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit http://www.ebayinc.com.

About Make It Right

Founded by Brad Pitt, Make It Right builds safe, sustainable homes for families who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. Make It Right also works with local groups in Newark, NJ and Kansas City, MO to provide energy-efficient, affordable housing for disabled veterans and disadvantaged communities.

    Contact:
    Amanda Christine Miller Jennifer Banovetz
    eBay                    Edelman
    408-219-0563            323-202-1066
    amandacmiller@ebay.com  jennifer.banovetz@edelman.com
SOURCE  eBay

eBay

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Epson's New BrightLink Projectors Broaden Interactive Possibilities in the Classroom

Industry Leader Delivers Dual Pen Interactivity and Built-in Annotation for Interactivity Beyond the PC

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (TCEA, Booth #2339) - Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), reinforced its leadership in the interactive projector market with the introduction of a complete line of short throw and ultra-short throw interactive BrightLink projectors. All six models offer an interactive projector + pen combination with advanced connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface.

Epson's three ultra-short throw BrightLink models offer dual pen interactivity and are the first interactive projectors with built-in annotation technology that allows teachers and students to instantly interact directly with a projected image from a variety of devices beyond the PC, including tablets, Blu-ray players, VCRs, document cameras, and more. With the new ultra-short throw BrightLink 475Wi, 480Wi and 485Wi models, teachers are free to connect existing multimedia devices already in their classroom, over their network or even PC-free and keep writing.

Epson's three short throw models - the BrightLink 425Wi, 430i and 435Wi - come with an included wall mount and two interactive pens and deliver a large interactive learning area at a fraction of the cost of traditional interactive whiteboard systems with variable image sizes from 68-inches to 113-inches diagonal (WXGA) or 63-inches to 106-inches diagonal (XGA).

"Epson saw the limitations of interactivity driven only by the computer, as well as the massive amounts of content and devices being used by teachers, and we worked to bridge the divide," said Claudine Wolas-Shiva, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc. "With these new ultra-short throw BrightLink models, we are allowing teachers to interact and annotate with content from virtually any device in the classroom, and easily switch sources quickly to keep the lesson going, all without losing the opportunity to get their students interacting."

The entire Epson BrightLink series includes HDMI connectivity and delivers a range of color and white light output lumens(2), sizes, features and interactivity functionality to meet a variety of classroom installation needs:

    Product     Short Throw/Ultra-Short Throw Lumens       Resolution Education Pricing
    -------     ----------------------------- ------       ---------- -----------------
     BrightLink
     425Wi      Short throw                          2,500 WXGA                         $1,299
     ---------- -----------                          ----- ----                         ------
     BrightLink
     430i       Short throw                          3,000 XGA                          $1,299
     ---------- -----------                          ----- ---                          ------
     BrightLink
     435Wi      Short throw                          3,000 WXGA                         $1,399
     ---------- -----------                          ----- ----                         ------
     BrightLink
     475Wi      Ultra-short throw                    2,600 WXGA                         $1,599
     ---------- -----------------                    ----- ----                         ------
     BrightLink
     480i       Ultra-short throw                    3,000 XGA                          $1,599
     ---------- -----------------                    ----- ---                          ------
     BrightLink
     485Wi      Ultra-short throw                    3,100 WXGA                         $1,699
     ---------- -----------------                    ----- ----                         ------
Ultra-Short Throw Model Features:

The ultra-short throw models - the BrightLink 475Wi, 480i and 485Wi - offer several new features that bring interactive technology unlike any other to the classroom, including:

    --  Built-in Annotation: Allows teachers to connect the BrightLink to a
        variety of devices, including an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch,
        document camera, DVD player, and more, to share and engage with more
        content; annotate over the network via a wired or wireless LAN, or
        annotate using the built-in tools PC-free
    --  Dual Pen Interactivity: Two users can work simultaneously, or
        independently, with dual pen support and Epson's Easy Interactive Tools
        (EIT2) software
    --  Interactive Table: When used with the BrightLink table mount, the
        ultra-short throw models can transform a table into an interactive
        surface for small group learning centers or collaborative workspaces
    --  Auto Calibration: Models perform automatic calibration for seamless
        interaction with the pens
    --  Ultra-Short Throw Distance: Can be mounted as close as 2.8-inches away
        from the wall to accommodate smaller classrooms or meetings rooms; can
        create a widescreen interactive area up to 100-inches diagonally and
        enables users to stand as close as 6-inches away, virtually eliminating
        hardware and shadow interference
BrightLink Shared Features:

All BrightLink models provide several easy-to-use and versatile features for the classroom, including:

    --  iProjection: Leveraging Epson's new iProjection app, teachers can
        present to BrightLink from most iOS Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or
        later, including the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®
    --  Speaker and Microphone Input: Dedicated input allows teachers to use a
        microphone to amplify voice using the increased internal 16W speaker,
        saving the teacher's voice and ensuring all students can hear; volume
        can be adjusted using projector or remote control buttons
    --  Network Monitoring and Control: Transmit and present visual and audio
        content through a wired or wireless connection; RJ-45 wired LAN
        connectivity allows for remote monitoring and control via an IT network
        to help save time and money, regardless of the projector's physical
        location; ready to work with Crestron RoomView software for remote
        monitor and control without the need for an A/V control box
    --  Monitor and Control: Epson Easy Management® allows for network
        monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and email alerts to be sent via LAN;
        schedule function allows projector to run functions without the need to
        be connected to a network
    --  Low Total Cost of Ownership: Two lamp replacement options - $79 for
        ultra-short throw models and $99 lamp bundle for short throw models
    --  Easy Setup and Control: Instant On and Instant Off® helps to avoid
        delays when starting and finishing lectures; A/V Mute Slide instantly
        turns off the sound and images, customizable Sleep Mode saves energy,
        and 1.6x manual zoom offers positioning flexibility
    --  Advanced Connectivity: HDMI digital connection provides high-definition
        video and audio; USB Plug 'n Play Instant Setup instantly projects
        images, transmits audio and controls the presentations from either a
        Windows® PC or Mac via a standard USB cable
    --  3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
        amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
        technology provides an energy efficient light engine which efficiently
        uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
        1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
        electricity per lumen of brightness(3)
Epson also offers the Brighter Futures® program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.

Availability and Support

The new Epson BrightLink projectors will be available in spring 2012 through select dealers on a state-by-state basis. Epson's projectors come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine® phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line via a phone card included with the product, and a two-year Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/brightlink.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.

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

* Estimated street price

(1) Based upon Q3 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.( )

(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected.  White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1,038 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

Note: Epson, E-TORL, EasyMP, and Instant Off are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BrightLink is a trademark and Brighter Futures and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Kati Elliott of KEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com

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

Verizon and BT Make Video Conferences More Accessible to Businesses Across the Globe

Agreement Expands Reach of Telepresence Services, Which Enable Virtual Face-to-Face Meetings

NEW YORK and QUINCY, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand of businesses for video communications, BT and Verizon Enterprise Solutions are extending the range of their telepresence immersive-video offerings to enable virtual face-to-face collaboration in more locations around the world. 

Under a new agreement, customers of Verizon and BT are now able to communicate with each other via Cisco TelePresence(TM). This new capability expands the community, helps clients collaborate globally and improves productivity.

Telepresence replicates face-to-face interactions so realistically that it feels as though everyone is in the same room -- even though they may be thousands of miles apart.  By deploying telepresence to replace in-person meetings, professionals can meet "face-to-face" with co-workers, partners, suppliers and customers around the globe while reducing the travel time, costs and carbon emissions associated with business travel. Telepresence supports a wide range of business-to-business applications and vertical industries - ranging from joint product development to supply chain management to customer meetings.

Sandra O'Boyle, service director, business network and IT services, Current Analysis, said, "This initiative between BT and Verizon opens up new opportunities for enterprises to collaborate across their premium video platforms and will help multinational customers make the most of their Cisco TelePresence System investments."

Verizon and BT telepresence customers will experience the same interface and service quality they currently do, with similar scheduling, support, security and encryption. In addition, customers will have access to a directory to determine which organizations are registered and are available for intercarrier telepresence meetings, and where the sites are located.  Customers will continue to rely on their respective service providers as a single point of contact for telepresence support, assistance and billing.

Mike Palmer, vice president of product strategy for Verizon Enterprise Solutions, said: "This agreement makes video communications more widely available to meet the needs of the evolving nature of work. We believe that enabling customers to communicate across networks will speed the adoption of video communications and that one day it will become as ubiquitous as voice communications. As businesses adopt collaboration and mobility technologies to expand beyond the four walls of a traditional office, we're seeing more of our customers turning to advanced collaboration tools like telepresence to help boost their overall productivity and performance." 

Rich Lowe, CEO of BT Conferencing, said: "This agreement, the latest expansion of the video industry's connectivity capabilities, is an important step forward. Being able to connect across telepresence networks greatly expands the reach and value of the service. The more locations customers can reach, the greater the business benefit and the more quickly they can realize return on their video investment." 

About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries.  Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services.  BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.In the year ended 31 March 2011, BT Group's revenue was 20,076m pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 1,717m pounds.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.  BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.  For more information, visit http://www.btplc.com/.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with nearly 109 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 194,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: VERIZON, Stefanie Scott, +1-512-495-6730, stefanie.scott@verizon.com; VERIZON, Clare Ward, +44-0-118-905-3501, clare.ward@verizonbusiness.com; BT Group Newsroom, +44-20-7356-5369, newsroom@bt.com; Dan Lawler, +1-212-731-2406, danlawler@emconnolly.com

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

Material Sciences Corporation Announces New Web Site

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Material Sciences Corporation, a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications, today announced that the company is launching its new redesigned web site. The revamped web site offers quick and easy access to essential information regarding MSC's product lines and markets served, in a user friendly interface.

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For more information, visit http://www.matsci.com.

About Material Sciences Corporation
Material Sciences Corporation is a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications. The company uses its expertise in materials, which it leverages through relationships and a network of partners, to solve customer-specific problems.

SOURCE  Material Sciences Corporation

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Material Sciences Corporation

CONTACT: Jim Sweet, IT Manager, Material Sciences Corporation, +1-847-718-8381, Jim.Sweet@matsci.com; or for interview requests, or high-resolution image files contact: Jim Meloche, The Marketing Collaborative, +1-248-376-4076, Jim@themarketingcollaborative.net

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

LightSquared Calls on FCC to Initiate Receiver Reliability Standards, Set Level Playing Field for Spectrum Licensees

RESTON, Va., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LightSquared asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop receiver reliability standards for unlicensed GPS devices to ensure they perform reliably and take into account licensed users in nearby bands. While the company's request is specifically focused on commercial GPS receivers designed to receive signals in the 1559-1610 MHz band, company officials reinforced on a call with reporters that receiver reliability standards would create a level playing field across the entire U.S. spectrum.

Two rounds of testing by independent and government entities have confirmed that the interference experienced by the commercial GPS receivers is the result of an industry decision to design and sell poorly filtered devices that purposefully depend on spectrum licensed to LightSquared for accuracy. If sensible standards were in place, the GPS industry would not be facing the current interference problems and consumers would benefit from a more efficient use of spectrum. Furthermore, the way would be clear for LightSquared to launch its new nationwide wireless broadband network funded by a $14 billion private investment in the nation's broadband infrastructure.

The FCC itself noted that GPS receivers bear responsibility to "reasonably discriminate against the reception of signals outside their allocated spectrum."  In the case of GPS receivers, the manufacturers not only fail to reasonably protect themselves from adjacent band interference, but they exacerbate the problem with a design that purposely relies on unlicensed spectrum in the adjacent band -- spectrum that is licensed only to LightSquared. The FCC has also noted that the GPS manufacturers relied on this design even though "extensive terrestrial operations have been anticipated in the L-band for at least 8 years."

Given the FCC's previous statement on this issue, LightSquared believes it is time for the agency to take a close look at targeted rules aimed specifically at the 1559-1610 MHz band. LightSquared suggests that any new rules should ensure that spectrum is used more efficiently by allowing licensees the full use of their spectrum under FCC rules.   

While the agency has in the past depended on market forces to regulate receiver performance, in this case such forces have failed. The result is that a relatively small number of users are standing in the way of a $14 billion private investment in a nationwide wireless broadband service that will provide enhanced competition for more than 260 million Americans.

Adoption of suitable standards would correct market failures and protect consumers from the continued proliferation of devices that are not designed to operate in their own spectrum allocations. In addition, standards would protect end-users in the United States who ultimately purchase and rely on these products.

In a separate petition to the FCC in December, LightSquared asked the agency to confirm the company's right to use its licensed spectrum and confirm that commercial GPS manufacturers have no right to interference protection from LightSquared's network since they are not licensed users. 

About LightSquared

LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. As a wholesale-only operator, LightSquared will deploy an open 4G wireless broadband network to be used by existing and new service providers to sell their own devices, applications and services -- at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. The deployment and operation of LightSquared's network represent more than $14 billion of private investment over the next eight years. For more information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com, http://www.facebook.com/LightSquared and http://www.twitter.com/LightSquared.

    CONTACT:                          Chris Stern
                                      Burson-Marsteller for LightSquared
                                      Tel: (202) 530-4737
                                      Chris.Stern@bm.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding LightSquared and its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of the date of this release. LightSquared has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies discussed in this release will not change.

SOURCE  LightSquared

LightSquared

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

Dr. Diana Kirschner, Best-Selling Author and Love Expert, to Share Her "Top Secrets for Lasting, Passionate Love" in Free Web Series Starting Feb. 7

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT:  Get ready for Valentine's Day and join Dr. Diana Kirschner in a free web series on the "Top Secrets for Lasting, Passionate Love."  Whether you are just dating, in a committed relationship or married, Dr Diana's insights are sure to transform your relationship.  She will share her insightful tips on how to create a more fulfilling and loving relationship, in three episodes focused on: cultivating intimacy, showing appreciation/gratitude, and practicing careful communications.  Tom Clifton, Animoto cofounder, will also share tips on leveraging the power of video to enhance relationships.

WHO: Renowned relationship expert, psychologist and best-selling author of Love in 90 Days and Sealing the Deal, Dr. Diana Kirschner has more than 25 years helping thousands of singles, couples and families create love, success and harmony in their lives. The web series is hosted by Animoto, the number one online video creation service.

WHERE: Available at http://www.youtube.com/Animoto, the web series premiers on Feb. 7, with new episodes added on Feb. 14 and Feb. 21.

SOURCE  Animoto

Animoto

CONTACT: Lisa Hendrickson of Commstrat, +1-516-643-1642, lisa@commstrat.com for Animoto

Virtuoso® Survey Inspires Travelers to Explore Their Travel Dreams

Take the VIRTUOSO LIFE® Travel Dreams Survey & Enter to Win a Dream Cruise:  http://www.virtuoso.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtuoso®, the global luxury travel agency network renowned for creating exceptional vacation experiences, has launched its sixth annual VIRTUOSO LIFE®Travel Dreams Survey and Sweepstakes. The survey, now available at http://www.virtuoso.com, will inspire travelers to explore the destinations and experiences on their wish list.  Whether it is setting sail for a world cruise, rocketing into suborbital space, enjoying a private island with family and friends, or calling on all seven continents, the Travel Dreams Survey is fuel for globe-trotting ideas.

The VIRTUOSO LIFE Travel Dreams Survey helps participants determine where they want to go next, why and with whom, and even delves into what makes specific destinations and experiences so appealing. Those wanting to take it a step further will find Virtuoso's travel advisors available to collaborate with them on creating customized itineraries, complete with all of Virtuoso's enhancements, upgrades and extra amenities.

"From island escapes and romantic getaways to outdoor adventures and trips of a lifetime, this survey is packed with inspiration and reasons to contact a Virtuoso travel advisor," says Elaine Srnka, editor of VIRTUOSO LIFE magazine.  "The Travel Dreams Survey also provides us with valuable consumer insight and helps shape the editorial content for our magazine."

Those needing additional motivation need look no further than the sweepstakes' Grand Prize giveaway: an incredible, all-inclusive 12-day cruise for two from Venice to Athens aboard Crystal Cruises'® Serenity in a penthouse suite.  This grand prize includes all the perks of Virtuoso Voyager Club®, the network's renowned cruise-enhancement program.  An additional five lucky winners will each take home $1,000 cash.

Surveys must be completed byMarch 31, 2012. Results and winners will be featured in the July/August 2012 issue of VIRTUOSO LIFE magazine. The VIRTUOSO LIFE Travel Dreams Survey and Sweepstakes entry form and complete rules, terms and conditions, are available at http://www.virtuoso.com.

SOURCE  Virtuoso

Virtuoso

CONTACT: Misty Ewing, CTA, Virtuoso - Director, Public Relations, +1-202-553-8817, mewing@virtuoso.com; Jami Gordon-Smith / Carrie Mosner, The Brandman Agency, +1-212-683-2442, jami@brandmanpr.com / carrie@brandmanpr.com

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

CDYNE Corporation Launches International Address Verification

CDYNE Corporation Announces its New Product PAV-I to Complement its Upgraded Product PAV, Which Now Offers Full Canadian Address Verification

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CDYNE Corporation, a leading provider of Communication and Data Quality Web Services, announced today the launch of PAV-I, an international postal address verification API (Application Programming Interface) which validates addresses for over 240 countries. With the business challenge of capturing accurate data, PAV-I takes the guesswork out of the many address formats and foreign characters that exist worldwide.

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This offering complements CDYNE's existing U.S. CASS Certified(TM) offering, CDYNE PAV, which now fully validates Canadian addresses. Current PAV customers can now verify Canadian addresses at no additional cost; and no programming changes are required.

"The addition of international matching and correction to CDYNE's Address Verification service offering is a significant milestone in the evolution of the product," said Valentin Ivanov, Chief Software Architect of CDYNE Corporation. "Any business with a market presence worldwide would benefit by integrating both PAV-I and PAV into their website or application."

Both products are SaaS (Software as a Service) offerings that allow business IT departments to ensure address data accuracy for over 240 countries, and capture global customer contact information accurately and efficiently at point of entry.

PAV-I will be offered as a separate API from PAV. Like all CDYNE Web Services, it is transaction-based and post-pay. For just pennies per address, businesses can save time, money, and resources by verifying that addresses are deliverable before mailings or packages are sent out.

PAV-I and PAV are backed up with a 100% Service Level Agreement (SLA), protecting clients from unscheduled outages. CDYNE maintains multiple server farms, bringing added redundancy and additional capacity to our networks. CDYNE's data centers are engineered with multiple levels of security, uninterruptible power supplies, redundant HVAC systems, fire suppression, and 24 X 7 monitoring and management.

About CDYNE Corporation
Since 1999, CDYNE has provided enterprise Communication and Data Quality Web Services to solve the business need for real-time communication and data quality verification. Web Services include Phone Notify!, SMS Notify!, PAV, Phone Verification, Demographics, Death Index, and IP2Geo. CDYNE billing is transaction-based and post-pay. There are no contracts, startup fees, or cancellation charges. For more information, visit http://www.cdyne.com or call 1-800-984-3710.

Contact: Nicole Duncan
Tel: (757) 544-9510 x3103
Email: nduncan@cdyne.com
http://www.cdyne.com

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

The Newest Gateway to Newsroom Video Editing: Human Circuit's Media Management Tool '451'

Energized 'Super Productivity' Using Adobe Premiere Pro

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Human Circuit announced today that the television broadcast newsroom editing experience just got energized by its new integrated workflow media management tool that uses a MOS (Media Object Server) Gateway and ENPS with Adobe® Premiere® Pro. This new hardware and software product - released February 4th, 2012 - is simply called '451'.

Jim Hatcher, Chief Technology Officer for Human Circuit said, "What constitutes the 'super productivity' claim?  As part of an ENPS newsroom, 451 provides an efficient and familiar way for newsroom editors to access media, edit content and contribute to news production." Jim went on the say, "Human Circuit (formerly Professional Products, Inc.) has been in the broadcasting industry for over 46 years so we are well acquainted with the needs in the newsroom. Adobe asked us to develop this complimentary product which led to the delivery of a new tool that will energize an already great offering - Adobe Premiere Pro."

"Adobe is committed to creating great television broadcasting solutions for customers in the newsroom. The integration with Human Circuit on 451 is the latest example of our commitment to the broadcast community," said Jim Guerard, Vice President and General Manager of Video and Audio Solutions for Adobe. "In this instance, our goal is to provide seamless integration between the hardware and our software, using open software architecture like ENPS. With Human Circuit's 451, ENPS can now be accessed from a panel within Premiere Pro - saving time, reducing error and shortening the learning curve for new users." As a result of this collaboration and new product development effort, newsrooms can now make that transition smoothly and easily.

Bruce Kaufmann, President and CEO of Human Circuit stated, "We are pleased and proud to have Adobe's validation and fortified support in our efforts to make the newsroom editing experience consistent with the needs of editors and producers. Now, more than ever, there's real pressure to quickly deliver more content across more screens and our solution enhances Adobe's video editing suite to help reduce error and to boost productivity as well as profitability across the enterprise."

Mr. Hatcher and his team of engineers were honored to develop this solution with Adobe and Hearst Television as collaborators. Joe Addalia, Director of Technology Projects for Hearst Television, Inc. stated, "What Human Circuit brought to the table was a level of expertise and know-how in getting this kind of product developed and into the newsrooms - with added service, support and sustainability. This is a concept that we've been talking about for years - it was necessary for facilitating user interaction with Adobe Premiere Pro. Human Circuit's 451 enables quicker, error-free workflow design and modification as well as efficient media management. We are currently using 451 in our WESH, Orlando studio and plan on putting it into many of our stations in the near future."

About 451:'451' hardware and software enhances the ENPS newsroom by enabling Adobe® Premiere® Pro 5.5, and higher, to be used as a newsroom editor. 451 - the first newsroom product developed by Human Circuit - is a software plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro that allows video editors to view rundowns and see story status from within the Adobe Premiere editing suite. A 451 MOS gateway application is installed within the 451 platform to enable communication from the newsroom editors to ENPS.

Integration is quick and, in most cases, 451 can be up and operational in a few hours. Human Circuit can provide onsite integration support as well as extensive remote monitoring and troubleshooting.

About Human Circuit

Human Circuit--Formerly Professional Products, Inc.--is a 46-year-old company of proven creative thinkers and engineers who are dedicated to providing vital media and integration solutions to clients in need of advanced video, audio, data and control systems used in communications, training, broadcast, streaming, video on demand  and presentation applications. With a video and IT-centric engineering core, Human Circuit designs and architects intuitive solutions that are aligned with a company's business objectives, anticipated growth and end-user needs.

Our extensive portfolio includes work for broadcast and television production studios,  federal and state government entities, defense command and control centers, training facilities, distance learning centers, corporations and professional organizations, institutions of higher learning, medical and healthcare facilities and entertainment and sports venues. Please visit http://www.humancircuit.com for more information.

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Software Engineering Institute Hosts Free Software Architecture Virtual Event

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will host "Architecting Software the SEI Way: Essential Steps Toward Mastery," a free virtual event on Tuesday, February 28, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).  For nearly two decades, the SEI has been instrumental in the creation and development of the field of software engineering known as software architecture. The software architecture of a program or computing system is a depiction of the system that fosters understanding of how the system will behave.

This virtual event will provide software and systems practitioners the tools and information they need to use architecture practices more effectively and to build better systems more efficiently and productively. The event offers something for everyone in the field, from those who produce robust software architectures to those who view software architecture as a critical element in their business or organizational missions.

SEI researchers Rob Wojcik, Felix Bachmann, and John Klein, leading problem solvers and innovators in evaluating and improving software architecture, will share their knowledge and insights in software and systems architecture. Their work is informed by years of professional and research experience. This three-hour live webcast will cover

    --  Fundamentals:  Discover the nature of software architecture in terms of
        architectural structures, the role that software architecture plays in
        an organization, the role of quality attribute requirements in
        architectural design, and the technical, business, and social influences
        on software architectures.
    --  Improved Practice: Explore how to conduct a software evaluation using
        the SEI's Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM). Learn how to
        integrate ATAM architecture-evaluation techniques into the architecture
        design process to ensure the creation of successful systems.
    --  Bridging Technical and Business Goals: Review the SEI perspective on
        architecture-centric engineering and understand how that approach scales
        from its original software context through systems and systems of
        systems. Discuss SEI methods applicable to systems and systems of
        systems, and learn how those methods can be extended to apply to
        enterprise architectures.
To learn more and register for the Architecting Software the SEI Way: Essential Steps Toward Mastery virtual event, please visit ­­­http://www.sei.cmu.edu/go/architecting-software-the-sei-way/?wt.mc_id=ve2012-001&wt.mc_ev=click.

For more information about the SEI Webinar Series, and to view a library of recent installments, please visit http://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/webinars.cfm.

About the Software Engineering InstituteThe Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University. The SEI helps organizations make measurable improvements in their software engineering capabilities by providing technical leadership to advance the practice of software engineering. For more information, visit the SEI website at http://www.sei.cmu.edu.

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CONTACT: SEI Public Relations, Dana Hanzlik, +1-412-268-4793, public-relations@sei.cmu.edu

Web Site: http://www.sei.cmu.edu

AstrologyDating.com Officially Launches with the Introduction of Pay-Per-Match Online Dating

Premier astrology dating site comes out of beta and announces new payment options to better serve singles

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AstrologyDating.com, the premier astrology dating website, today announced its official site launch with removal of the beta tag and unveiling of a new pay-per-match option.

Catering to an estimated market of 89 million astrology believers in the Unites States, the site provides singles with the option to pay as little as 99 cents for a compatibility match. Based on a comprehensive synastry-based matching algorithm, AstrologyDating.com matches singles along all of a person's astrological alignments as well as their stated interests.

"Nearly 29 percent of Americans look to astrology for life and love advice. My goal is to create a thriving community where they can connect and find love," said Hilary Young, CEO of AstrologyDating.com and a natal astrologer of more than 20 years. "There are more than 5.5 million people using online dating services. For singles looking for that one perfect someone, pay-per-match makes more sense than a subscription. With our algorithm and accurate readings, one match may be all it takes to make the right connection." 

While subscription services dominate the $1.2 billion a year online dating industry, AstrologyDating.com, which comes out of two years in beta with 15,000 users, now offers both subscription and individual match payment options. For 99 cents, users can be matched on one of three tiers - friendship, romance, and sexual compatibility - or they can be matched on all three tiers for $1.99. Each tier comes with an up to two-page report containing detailed readings and compatibility scores for each astrological alignment. Monthly subscriptions with unlimited reports are available for $34.95 or $74.95 for a 3-month unlimited subscription.

Seed funding for the site came from founder Hilary Young and investor Peter T. Paul, CEO of Headlands Asset Management, owner and chairman of Peter Paul Wines, and president of West Biofuels.

About AstrologyDating.com

AstrologyDating.com is for singles looking to make a real connection based on their unique astrological blueprint. Matching your comprehensive personality chart alongside thousands of like-minded singles, we offer the best potential for true happiness.

Unlike sites primarily based on shallow metrics such as your profile picture, age and stated interests, AstrologyDating.com uses full chart synastry matchmaking that has been around since 300BC. Our comprehensive algorithm is based on all planetary placements derived from your birth date, birth-location and time of birth. Paired with personal preferences, these provide insights on three levels - friendship, romance, and sexual compatibility - ultimately connecting individuals on a more spiritual level than is available anywhere else.

Follow AstrologyDating.com on Facebook and Twitter.

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AstrologyDating.com

CONTACT: Libby Kearney, +1-415-640-0610, libbykearney@gmail.com

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

Exceptional Acquires Airbrake - Taking Good Care of the World's Web Errors, Supporting Groupon, Square, eBay and AT&T

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceptional today announced that it has acquired Airbrake, the world's largest error tracking application, from thoughtbot, a Boston based web design and development company.  Airbrake will continue to empower companies like Groupon, Square and AT&T.

"Exceptional and Airbrake share a common vision of bringing the best web experience to the world," said Chad Pytel, CEO of thoughtbot.  "I am excited to see many of the innovations we've developed with Airbrake now available to our combined 75,000 customers around the world."

"Since I first tried the product, I've admired the Airbrake team for creating such a simple and elegant solution for handling errors," said Jonathan Siegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Exceptional. "Great web companies are deploying new site features iteratively -- sometimes weekly (AT&T), daily (Groupon), and occasionally hourly (Square & eBay). This new expectation for responsiveness and speed requires new techniques to support quality and control. Both Exceptional and Airbrake are growing from a core service for website stability into a platform for enabling highly-responsive development teams to move at speed with grace and ease."

The two companies have tracked over 5 billion errors since their inception in 2008. With a combined 75,000 customer base and counting, these two error handling companies will conquer over 30,000 reports per minute ranging from startups like Square, and Pinterest to giants like eBay, Groupon and AT&T.

Airbrake is based in San Francisco, CA and will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Exceptional.

Financial terms of the acquisition were not released.

About Exceptional

Founded in 2008, Exceptional's (http://exceptional.io/) mission is to track the world's web exceptions. It reports them in real-time for developers to fix them fast. Its customers include eBay and Pinterest. Exceptional is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

About Airbrake

Created by thoughtbot (http://thoughtbot.com/) in 2008, Airbrake (http://airbrake.io) tracks errors. Its customers include Groupon, Square and AT&T. thoughtbot continues to provide web design and development consulting and is developing Trajectory (http://apptrajectory.com), Copycopter (http://copycopter.com), and apprentice.io (http://apprentice.io) to help solve problems for web design and development teams.

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Exceptional

CONTACT: Luanne Teoh, luanne@exceptional.io, +1-415-335-1447

Web Site: http://exceptional.io

The Foundary Announces Second Designer Search Contest

Top Home Essentials Flash Sales Website Encourages Aspiring Home Decor & Accessories Designers to "Be Found"; Winning Collection to be Sold on Website

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slated to begin Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, aspiring home decor and accessories designers nationwide will be given the opportunity to submit their original work for The Foundary's second Designer Search contest.  Foundary Members will vote among the top finalists to determine who will be featured and sold on The Foundary website.

In order to submit an application, contestants must first become a fan of The Foundary by "liking" the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheFoundary). The deadline for submissions is March 7, 2012.  On April 2nd, The Foundary will announce finalists and voting will begin on The Foundary.

Foundary Members will be able to vote for their favorite designer through April 20th.  The winner will be announced on April 23rd, 2012.

"We believe the Designer Search contest provides a necessary platform for emerging designers. It gives deserving participants the opportunity to showcase their work," said Rob Anderson, General Manager for The Foundary. "We're hunting for fresh talent to complement The Foundary's limited-time sales events."

The second Designer Search contest reinforces The Foundary's commitment to emerging designers. This year, The Foundary anticipates a blend of new talent to enhance their daily selections and to establish themselves as an industry leader in home decor and furnishings.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by January 1, 2012, and a legal resident of the U.S. or able to obtain the necessary visa or waiver.

About The Foundary

The Foundary introduces members to designers and brands whose products are not only stylish and of lasting value with prices up to 70% off retail, but that spark the mind and help turn a house into a home. By visiting The Foundary, shoppers are invited to enjoy a free membership that allows them to receive daily emails featuring new, limited-time sales events. Exclusive sales events are announced daily, typically starting at 11 a.m. ET. Each announcement generally includes four or more different sales events, offering selections of products from a variety of home living categories. The majority of The Foundary events last three days (72 hours) or while limited supplies last. The Foundary was launched in 2010 by Hayneedle, a leading online home furnishings and lifestyle products retailer, to further realize its vision of connecting people with the home and lifestyle products that are perfect for them. For more information and to sign up for a free membership, please visit: http://www.thefoundary.com.

Public Relations Contact:  Jennifer Litt - 5WPR
jlitt@5wpr.com;  212-584-4274

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MyFlare Launches App in Spanish for iPhone and Android

After debuting on Android last fall to a very positive reception, MyFlare, the most advanced mobile emergency response system, is now available for iPhone and Android in Spanish!

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFlare, the most advanced mobile emergency response system, is now available for iPhone and Android in Spanish! Peace of mind wherever you go, MyFlare Espanol cleverly employs the essential resources on a smartphone - 911, text e-mail, GPS, audio and video - with just one touch of a button to provide users additional personal safety and faster emergency response.

MyFlare Espanol acts as a personalized digital flare gun by performing ALL of the following actions instantly, automatically, simultaneously and continuously in order to give users the help they need when they need it most, whether they're in distress or a more significant emergency:

    --  Instantly calls 911 or the user's designated non-911 emergency contact
    --  Automatically sends a MyFlare Espanol Message via SMS text and e-mail to
        10 of the user's pre-selected MyFlare Espanol Contacts, alerting them
        that the user's in trouble, including the user's current and ongoing GPS
        location
    --  Automatically and continuously delivers the user's text and e-mail
        messages every three minutes to the user's pre-selected contacts with an
        updated GPS location
    --  Simultaneously sends 20-second optional video recordings capturing the
        user's present environment, which are attached to the delivered e-mails
        every few minutes
    --  Instantly blasts an optional police siren continuously, except when the
        phone is not in use
MyFlare Espanol's all-in-one functionality is simple and simultaneous -- critical in a potentially life-threatening situation. The GPS, as well as all of the information sent from MyFlare Espanol, can be indispensable to a user fleeing an emergency, or worse, getting abducted, and will prove helpful as evidence in legal proceedings.

MyFlare Espanol has established partnerships with other safety leaders in the field, including Global Rescue, a world-renowned medical assistance organization, Richard Bloom, one of the country's top personal safety experts, and Hispanic boxer Marlen Esparza, a 2012 Olympic hopeful and safety activist.

Barry Haimo, CEO of MyFlare Espanol, said, "Unfortunately, there is often insufficient time in an emergency to communicate with 911, and only some 911 dispatchers will investigate scenarios where 911 is called but the victim cannot communicate. MyFlare Espanol gives smartphone users the peace of mind knowing that there is additional reassurance in all emergencies."

MyFlare Espanol's unique and invaluable functionality is available for iPhone and Android for a one-time promotional investment of only $9.99. The app is now available for iPhone on the iTunes App Store and Android on the Android Market. For more information, please visit myflareapplication.com or contact MyFlare Espanol's Public Relations and Marketing Director, Jared Zwerling, at jared@myflareapplication.com.

Media Contact:Jared ZwerlingMyFlare(TM)917-741-8519http://myflareapplication.com

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