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Macworld | iWorld First Looks Program Puts Spotlight on More Than 100 Brand New Products Debuting at the Show for the Apple Platform

Exclusive Event Highlights New Innovations Launching at Macworld | iWorld; Special Exhibitor Shopping Deals Give Attendees Unparalleled Opportunities to See, Learn and Buy Right on the Show Floor

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WhenMacworld | iWorld opens next week in San Francisco, more than 250 companies will showcase hundreds of the newest innovations in software, hardware, peripherals, accessories and applications for the Apple products platform, IDG World Expo announced today. More than 100 of these products, many of which are debuting at the show, will be highlighted as part of the exclusive First Looks program, which puts the spotlight on the newest and coolest solutions for every iFan. Attendees will also have access to hundreds of shopping deals available in exhibitor booths throughout the show floor, including show special product offers available exclusively to Macworld | iWorld attendees.

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The vibrant Macworld | iWorld show floor--which this year includes the Mobile Apps Showcase, where the latest iPad, iPhone and iPod innovations will be on display, and the brand new, sold-out OS X Zone, specifically designed to showcase OS X software--complements a full agenda of music, film and art events, including performances, screenings, and galleries, as well as networking events and meet ups, educational workshops, and Tech Talks all developed to celebrate the amazing innovation that can happen when elegant technology meets creative genius. Macworld | iWorld will take place January 26 - January 28, 2012, at the Moscone Center - West Hall in San Francisco. A full list of exhibitors can be found at: http://www.macworldiworld.com/exhibitor-list/.

Macworld | iWorld exhibitors will offer attendees unique opportunities to see, try and buy products at special discount prices right on the show floor. More than 30 companies will offer special pricing on more than 50 of the newest product innovations--including hardware, software, applications and accessories--for the Apple products marketplace. Participating companies include: Apparent/Doxie, Appmosphere Inc., CORPCOM, Crestron Electronics, Discovery Bay Games, DryCASE LLC, Global Delight, iKlear, LARK, RAGE Software, Rain Design, Rogue Amoeba, SecureMac, Sonoma Wire Works, Splashtop and Wisepower. Check out all the Shop Macworld deals at: http://www.macworldiworld.com/show-specials/.

Highlights of this year's First Looks program, which makes it easy for attendees to find the very latest innovations on the show floor, include:

Abvio Inc. (Booth #818-2G, Mobile Apps Showcase): Abvio will, for the first time, give a sneak peak of some of the new capabilities coming in Cyclemeter, Runmeter and Walkmeter v7.0 and will showcase Cyclemeter 6.0, a $5 iPhone application with more power than a $300 bike computer. The latest release of the technology adds advanced support for the ANT+ system from Wahoo Fitness, the most powerful interval training system available today, and advanced split/interval/zone analysis summarizing more than a dozen data items.

Adonit (Booth #1024): Adonit will introduce Writer 2 Plus for the iPad 2, technology that makes typing on the iPad easier than ever before and takes tablet keyboards to the next level. Writer 2 Plus offers the same great keyboard and folio customers already love, but with game-changing additions. Writer 2 Plus is now rechargeable and with a larger keyboard for added comfort. Users can even detach the keyboard from the folio, giving them a stylish case for travel.   

Audible Magic(Booth #818-P7, Mobile Apps Showcase): Audible Magic will launch Audible Magic Live TViD(TM). Integrated into apps and leveraging patented digital fingerprint technology, the Live TViD service recognizes the specific episode being watched on TV and pinpoints the exact spot a viewer is at in the show, allowing developers to quickly and easily synchronize their app to what a viewer is watching on TV.

Audioforge Labs (Booth #818-3L, Mobile Apps Showcase): Audioforge Labs will showcase its EASe Listening Therapy app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Developed for children with autism and other sensory processing disorders (SPD), the EASe Listening Therapy app uses music to deliver short, intense bursts of sound, creating a sensory palette of sonic experiences that can help a child learn to cope with typical environmental conditions. This long-term listening therapy program exceeds the functionality and performance of hardware devices costing $10,000.

Blue Microphones (Booth #413): Blue Microphones will introduce Tiki, First USB mic employing advanced DSP that mimics the intelligence of human hearing by focusing on desired sounds, minimizing background noise and knowing when to mute altogether. Combining noise-cancelling technology, Voice Isolation and Intelligent Mute, Tiki dramatically improves communication in noisy environments and is as compact as a USB flash drive.

Boinx Software Ltd (Booth #818-2J, Mobile Apps Showcase): Boinx Software will showcase iStopMotion for iPad, technology that brings the excitement of storytelling with stop motion animation (aka claymation or stop action animation) and time lapse recordings to the iPad 2.

Digitar World Inc (Booth #818-1A, Mobile Apps Showcase): Digitar World will launch Guitar - Digitar, an innovative digital guitar for the iPad and scaled-down versions for the iPhone and iPod touch, and showcase Harmonica - iMonica, a harmonica for the iPod touch or iPhone that allows users to play anytime, anywhere. Users can even download music scores to play along to from http://www.DigitarWorld.com.   

DryCorp, LLC (Booth #316): DryCorp will introduce its latest innovation, the DryBUDS Sport Waterproof Headphone with waterproof microphone. The DryBUDS work with the company's patented vacuum-sealed waterproof iPhone case, allowing users to listen to music and take calls while participating in any water activity.

Garmin (Booth #836): Garmin will showcase new features for its turn-by-turn iPhone navigation apps, including pedestrian guidance with bus and train schedules, as well as social media integration. A new function of the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard app shows real-time photos from traffic cameras. This functionality can help drivers get to their destination faster by giving them the ability to literally see traffic conditions ahead of time.

Gavio (Booth #313): Gavio will showcase Metallon Al 2, wide-ranged, true-to-sound stereo earphones with a high-definition microphone. These high-quality silicone ear buds ensure noise-cancellation and a proper fit for all ear sizes and will stay in place even in rigorous situations. Each earpiece is encased in aluminum for durability, comfort, and elegance and frequency ranges from 17 Hz - 23K Hz.

Henge Docks (Booth #549): Henge Docks will introduce Henge Dock for MacBook Air, a unique vertical docking system that enables users to quickly, easily, and cleanly incorporate an Air into a desktop setup or home theater, and enjoy the best features of a laptop, desktop, and media center PC all from one computer.

iPro Lens System (Booth #423): iPro Lens System will showcase its signature product for the iPhone 4/4S, which includes a Fisheye and Wide Angle Lens, a pocket-sized handle that doubles as the lens housing and a universal tripod mount, and a rugged iPhone case that the lenses securely fasten to.

LA TIGRE HI LLC (Booth #818-35, Mobile Apps Showcase): La Tigre will showcase its Mika software and private network that allows users to turn their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a VoIP calling device that has Virtual Pbx capabilities. Plug and play technology, Mika only requires a Wi-Fi connection. Now, users can bring their Apple device to 190 countries and make calls through La Tigre in network with no huge phone bill to worry about.

Mapdiva LLC (Booth # #228-6, Mac OS X Zone): Mapdiva will showcase Artboard 1.3, a simple, powerful and fun vector drawing application for Mac OSX. Artboard stands apart with its advanced styles that go way beyond simple fill and stroke and includes more than 1,600 awesome styles and fully editable vector clip art, including speech bubbles, shiny buttons, maps, people factory and home planning.

Nomad Brush (Booth #455): Nomad Brush will showcase its Macworld EDDY award-winning Nomad Compose(TM), the first interchangeable, dual-tipped stylus that features a short or long brush tip and the new Glide Bevel tip, giving novice and professional artists alike a customizable tool to create art on the iPad, iPhone, Android and all capacitive touchscreen devices. Digital artists will use the Nomad Compose on iPads at the Nomad Brush booth and during Saturday's Nomad Brush Tech Talk where artists and audience members will be creating an interpretative portrait of Apple's popular Siri.

Olloclip (Booth #939): Olloclip will showcase its quick-connect lens solution for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S that includes Fisheye, Wide-angle and Macro lenses in one small, convenient package that easily fits in your pocket. Nestled in the palm of your hand, the olloclip connects to the iPhone within seconds.

Other World Computing (Booth #513): Other World Computing will introduce the Newer Technology® GripStand(TM) Station. Designed for use with either the NuGuard GripStand or the NuGuard GripStand 2, the technology stores, charges, protects and syncs up to eight iPads or eight iPad 2's in one space saving, stable case. Nonskid feet provide stability and pre-drilled anchor points allow mounting to horizontal surfaces. Apple Certified Dock Connectors engage iPads or iPad 2s upon insertion--no individual plug-in needed.

Parallels (Booth #MacIT G2): Parallels will demo Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac Enterprise Edition (http://www.paralllels.com/desktop/enterprise), which gives IT departments a simple and cost-effective solution to support approved Windows applications across a managed Mac population. Parallels Desktop for Mac is the No. 1 selling solution for running OS X Lion, Windows and other OSes on a Mac simultaneously without rebooting. It also works with Parallels Mobile to let users remotely access and run their Mac, its OSes and applications via iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

SecureMac.com (Booth #442): SecureMac will launch Privacy Scan, technology that protects users' online and office privacy by securely shredding files that can be used to track Web browsing and computer usage. PrivacyScan allows users to choose the information to shred with an intuitive user interface and Department of Defense government high-security standard for file deletion.

SMILE (Booth #228-17, Mac OS X Zone): SMILE will unveil PDFpen for iPad, the mobile version of the award-winning Mac PDF editor. Use it to sign a contract, make corrections, fill out an application, make comments on a presentation and much more. It's the mobile app that doesn't feel like you left the important features back at the office.

Studio Six Digital (Booth #818-25, Mobile Apps Showcase): Studio Six Digital will showcase its iAudioInterface2, a professional audio I/O device for iOS. Designed for the iPad, iPhone 4, and iPod touch 4, iAudioInterface2 provides one 48v phantom power microphone input, a balanced line input, and precision A/D conversion, as well as a Li-ion battery, balanced line/headphone out, and Toslink digital audio output.

ZigZaGame (Booth #818-49, Mobile Apps Showcase): ZigZaGame will unveil Dragon Island RPG for IOS, a role playing game set in a fantasy world where users amass an army of monsters and explore a large world.

ZurApps Research Inc. (Booth #818-53, Mobile Apps Showcase): ZurApps Research will showcase MathPad, a FREE app that creates documents with mathematical expressions that automatically draw, resize and align themselves, according to their content, using a special mathematical keyboard; documents then can be emailed as PDF files. The apps includes all functionality to TRY BEFORE YOU BUY the add-on for creating and saving multiple documents.

Notes to Media:

On Wednesday, January 25, the day before the Macworld | iWorld show floor opens to the public, media are invited to attend a Pre-Show Innovation Showcase in the lobby of the Moscone Center West. At this media-only event, members will have an opportunity to preview some of the coolest and newest new consumer technologies and gadgets for the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad that will be on display at Macworld | iWorld this year (some of which are making their debut at the show and aren't yet generally available).

That same evening, Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., there will be an evening Media Reception in the Media Center where inventive, independent developers and companies, including VIPorbit, Parallels, Gavio, iGrip, WebIS, MokaFive, Crestron Electronics, Global Delight, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Phatware, Liftstil and FlyGrip, will preview some of the industry's hottest new products. All registered Macworld media are invited to attend. Additional details can be found at: http://www.macworldiworld.com/media-preview-reception/.

For more information on either event, please contact Schwartz MSL at: MacworldiWorld@SchwartzMSL.com or (415) 512-0770.

Registration Information

Attendee registration is open at: https://register.rcsreg.com/r2/macsf2012/ga/clear.html. Information about event passes and pricing can be found at: http://www.macworldiworld.com/packages-and-prices.

For complete details on media qualification guidelines, please visit: http://www.macworldiworld.com/credentials. Please note that all media are required to submit media credentials for Macworld | iWorld.

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For more on the iPhone Film Festival, visit http://www.iphoneff.com/. Connect with the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iphoneff and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/iPhone_FilmFest.

About Macworld | iWorld

Macworld | iWorld is the world's ultimate fan event for those who use, create, and love Apple products. Attendees will encounter a unique celebration of Apple technology-infused art, music, and film, as well as learning opportunities, and a shopping mecca in our expo hall filled with products and services for Apple users of all skill levels and interests. From home users, to artistic hobbyists and professionals, and the true Technorati--Macworld | iWorld gives attendees the chance to experience all that the amazing world of Apple-related tools can offer. Macworld | iWorld will take place January 26 - January 28, 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. For more information, please visit http://www.macworldiworld.com.

About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (http://www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, strategic business relationships, and access to industry-leading products and services. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld | iWorld, MacIT® Conference, Electronic Entertainment Expo® (E3®), Anime Expo®, QuakeCon, Halo® Fest, and Enterprise MobileNext. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

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CONTACT: Marisa Borgasano, Schwartz MSL for IDG World Expo, +1-781-684-0770, macworldiworld@schwartzmsl.com

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Two New Retail Banking Sites Explore Core Systems, Digital Signage

Intel will sponsor Websites about technologies that enhance bank services and improve communication with customers

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two online communities - Better Bank Systems and Digital Draw - launched today for IT executives and marketing professionals using technology to attract and retain retail banking customers.

Tom Murphy, whose rich experience in financial and technology journalism bespeaks his passion for innovative publishing models, was named Editor in Chief of both sites. Murphy brings three decades of award-winning experience with Bloomberg News, MarketWatch.com, Red Herring, The Associated Press, Montgomery Research, Newswire21, and other news services and online communities. He will lead the sites' active blogospheres, message boards, and live chat activities.

The initial cast of technology and financial bloggers includes Peter Buxbaum, John Edwards, Ivan Schneider, Sandra Gittlen, Cordell Wise, Cassimir Medford, Maryam Donnelly, and more than a dozen other respected writers, industry analysts, and educators.

The sites are published by DeusM, a UBM TechWeb company. Intel is the exclusive sponsor.

"From the smallest credit union to the largest regional player, institutions must find new ways to comply, compete, and excel in this rapidly changing industry," said Terry Sweeney, Editorial Director for DeusM. "These sites will share news, information, and comments on the recent advances in core systems and digital signage that can help any financial institution thrive."

Click here to access the sites: http://www.BetterBankSystems.com, http://www.DigitalDraw.com

About Better Bank Systems
Founded in January 2012, Better Bank Systems (http://www.BetterBankSystems.com) is a Web community where CIOs, retail bankers, IT managers, technology journalists, industry analysts and other professionals share news, best-practices, and experiences related to core systems. Better Bank Systems is intended for IT professionals and executives aiming to raise productivity, improve business processes, assure interoperability, and create the new products and services that will retain current customers and attract new ones.

About Digital Draw
Founded in January 2012, Digital Draw (http://www.DigitalDraw.com) is a Web community where CMOs, marketing professionals, retail bankers, IT managers, technology journalists, industry analysts, and other professionals share news, best-practices, and experiences related to digital signage. Digital Draw is intended for marketing professionals and bank executives who are interested in the profitable use of digital signage to communicate, innovate, and drive new sources of revenue by retaining current customers and attracting new ones.

About DeusM
DeusM is an integrated marketing services company owned by United Business Media, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other DeusM principals have built and delivered more than a dozen successful sites and online communities over the last 10 years. DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.

About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology.  Through its core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and professional information - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively participate in UBM TechWeb's communities. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street & Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM Ltd., a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

About UBM plc
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting, and monitoring; and the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events and online and print business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Amy Averbook, DeusM Marketing Director, +1-917-743-2693, averbook@deusm.com

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Fanatics Launches "Fanatics Cares" to Help Raise Funds & Awareness for Charitable Organizations

'We Back Pat' Campaign Unites Pat Summitt Foundation Fund, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, University of Tennessee, the Southeastern Conference & College Basketball Fans Worldwide in the Fight Against Alzheimer's

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fanatics, Inc., the world's largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announces their newest division that gives back to the community, Fanatics Cares. Fanatics Cares utilizes custom merchandise manufacturing, sports licensing, and an extensive distribution network of e-commerce stores to create a turn-key cause marketing program in which branded merchandise is offered to help raise funds and awareness for charitable organizations. This initiative will allow fans to show loyalty and support while joining Fanatics Cares in assisting worthy and notable causes.

Fanatics initially partnered with the University of Tennessee during the fall of 2010 with the launch of the official online store of Tennessee Athletics. To further their successful relationship with Tennessee, Fanatics participated in a campaign to promote the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund and help in the fight against Alzheimer's. A single t-shirt sporting the phrase 'We Back Pat' sold out in less than one week with over 10,000 shirts purchased. Fanatics Cares was conceived in November 2011 and this year will expand into a full line of quality merchandise featuring custom 'We Back Pat' designs. To date, over $100,000 in funds has been raised to support Alzheimer's research and programs.

"Pat Summitt has changed the game of women's basketball for 38 seasons and the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund is committed to changing the game of Alzheimer's disease. The Fund aids in the education and awareness of Alzheimer's, and research to treat, prevent, cure and eliminate this disease," said Danielle Donehew, Associate Commissioner for the BIG EAST Conference and representative for The Pat Summitt Foundation Fund. "We are grateful for the continued support of hundreds of fans, organizations, and companies including Fanatics Cares, the Southeastern Conference, the Collegiate Licensing Company, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee. The Fanatics Cares line of 'We Back Pat' merchandise is another example of the outpouring of support as Pat Summitt faces her toughest opponent."

During the week of January 15-22, there will be an unparalleled display of encouragement for Coach Summitt across the SEC, as each of the 12 SEC member institutions show support toward the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund during each of their home basketball games. In order to increase awareness of the Foundation Fund, various efforts will be made including the sale of team branded 'We Back Pat' merchandise through the teams' online stores and during key conference matchups throughout the week. Tennessee fans can find 'We Back Pat' merchandise for sale at Shop.UTSports.com. All SEC team merchandise in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund is available at Fanatics.com. 

"The goal of the 'We Back Pat' campaign has always been to give Tennessee fans the opportunity to demonstrate their support of Coach Summitt, while generating awareness and increasing funds for Alzheimer's research," said Chris Fuller, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations at the University of Tennessee. "Partnering with Fanatics gave us the tools we needed to reach fans and get them involved in this great campaign."

"According to a Cone Cause Evolution Study, 83% of Americans wish more of the products, services and retailers they use would directly benefit meaningful causes," said Brian Swallow, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Fanatics. "Fanatics Cares was created to unite fans, teams, coaches, players, and supporters worldwide in order to make a difference and help these very worthwhile causes."

ABOUT FANATICS CARES
Fanatics Cares is the charitable arm of Fanatics, Inc., the world's largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise. Fanatics Cares utilizes sports licensing, custom merchandise manufacturing, and an extensive network of e-commerce stores to offer branded sports products to help raise funds and awareness for charitable organizations. Its unparalleled distribution capabilities allow fans worldwide to show loyalty and support for their favorite sport, team, coach, or player, while joining Fanatics Cares to help worthy and notable causes. Kicking off its first campaign with the launch of the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund in 2011, Fanatics Cares partnered with the University of Tennessee to help in the fight against Alzheimer's. The 'We Back Pat' initiative started with a simple shirt that sold out in less than a week and this year will grow to an entire line of merchandise including hoodies, sweatshirts, women's and children's apparel that display custom designs created by a team who are fanatic about helping others.

ABOUT FANATICS INC.
Fanatics, Inc., is the leading provider of e-commerce solutions and the world's largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise for collegiate institutions, professional sports teams & leagues, conferences, and media networks. Fanatics encompasses four sectors: direct-to-consumer retail, third-party e-commerce syndication, licensing and manufacturing, and fulfillment services. Proprietary brands of Fanatics include Football Fanatics, one of the most trafficked sports fan gear sites online, as well as the official online stores of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NASCAR. Other partners include Yahoo! Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, Oklahoma Sooners, Florida Gators, Oregon Ducks, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, The Southeastern Conference, The Atlantic Coast Conference, The PGA, and Team USA, among many others. With the help of industry veteran and CEO of Fanatics, Alan Trager, Fanatics combines best-of-breed e-commerce hosting and retail strategy with highly-efficient order fulfillment, secure shopping solutions, and customer relationship management to help partners fully monetize their official websites. Learn more about Fanatics at http://www.fanatics.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Anne Lacey Whitaker, Fanatics, +1-904-562-4742, alwhitaker@fanatics.com, or Brian Goldberg, Kaplow for Fanatics, +1-212-221-1713, bgoldberg@kaplowpr.com

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

OIG Launches Child Support Enforcement Web Page

Introduces 'most wanted' list of deadbeat parents

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Parents who are years behind on child support payments or who have fled to avoid paying up will have a tougher time hiding from their court-ordered obligations, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services announced today.

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OIG launched a new Child Support Enforcement Web page enlisting the public's help in Federal efforts to bring fugitive deadbeat parents to justice. The Web site is http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/child-support-enforcement/.

"There are parents and children across the country who need help," said Inspector General Daniel Levinson. "Visit our new website to see if you recognize the featured fugitives - and submit any helpful tips that will aid us in locating them."

The new Child Support Enforcement Web page includes photos and information on some of OIG's most wanted deadbeat parents. It also includes an online fugitive tip form and OIG's hotline number (1-888-476-4453) to report fugitive-related information in English or Spanish, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

"OIG agents tirelessly pursue those who skip out on their court-ordered child support payments," said Gerald T. Roy, OIG's Deputy Inspector General for Investigations. "We have a global reach.  We will find these fugitives and hold them accountable."

The list currently features five wanted fugitives and two who have been recently captured. Robert Sand, from Nassau County, NY, is currently the Government's Most Wanted Deadbeat Parent. First ordered to pay child support in 1996, Sand owes more than $1 million in child support payments for his three children from two marriages. Four other fugitives, who owe child support amounts ranging from $21,000 to $68,000, are also featured. The two captured fugitives - Glen Sheppard and Rusty Haile - owed $164,000 and $116,727.

Most child support cases fall under State jurisdiction, but the Federal Government can intervene in cases in which parents don't pay child support for more than one year or when noncustodial parents owe more than $5,000 and their children live in a different State. Intervention is also permitted when noncustodial parents flee the State or country to avoid payments.

Since 2006, the Federal Government has convicted more than 500 deadbeat parents who failed to pay more than $33 million in child support payments.

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Apollo Associated Services is Now Sologic(TM)

New and Improved Root Cause Analysis Method, Training, Software, Services

MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Associated Services, one of the most recognized providers of root cause analysis (RCA) training and software over the last 20 years, has launched a new suite of RCA products and services, and changed its name to Sologic(TM).  (For more information, visit http://www.sologic.com.)

The Sologic team combined extensive client feedback, proven RCA best practices, and knowledge gained from first-hand experience across multiple industries and disciplines to develop its new RCA methodology and training curriculum along with Causelink(TM) RCA software. (To view a video about Sologic, go to http://player.vimeo.com/video/33184940.)

"Our mission remains to help clients achieve their business goals by solving expensive, complex and tenacious problems more effectively and efficiently," said Sologic President Chris Eckert.  "We are fulfilling this mission by providing our clients with advancements to cause-and-effect science and tools that improve their ability to analyze and solve problems."

Sologic's new logic-based RCA methodology incorporates concepts and steps that clients have asked for, and advancements in how cause and effect is understood and taught.  It is designed to be intuitive, accurate and scalable for problems of any size and complexity. Whether the RCA practitioner is a novice or seasoned, the Sologic RCA method balances structure and flexibility, and enables users to find solutions that might otherwise get overlooked, especially when compared with categorical methods. 

"Learning the Sologic method will be natural and simple for new students, and for people who have prior experience with RCA," according to Sologic Vice President Brian Hughes. "It builds on what they already know and practice, and integrates with and supports other programs their organization may have in place, such as LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO and ITIL." 

Sologic offers a continuum of public and private classroom training programs for RCA practitioners at all levels of experience, as well as e-learning. (For a complete training overview and schedule, go to http://www.sologic.com/rca-products-services/training.)

Students can most effectively leverage the Sologic method by using Causelink(TM) RCA software, which guides users through a logical process--from initial data gathering to final reports and resolution plans -- enabling users to quickly identify causes, create accurate analyses, and develop a thorough understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.  Causelink was built from the ground up to include features that clients have asked for, including the ability to quickly find more causes, as well as to organize, document, mine and share data.

Built on a state-of-the-art platform -- and architecture that will accommodate future needs -- deployment of Causelink is simple, and no plug-ins are required. 

Formerly Apollo Associated Services, Sologic provides root cause analysis (RCA) training, software and services to help companies achieve business goals by solving challenging problems and preventing them from recurring. With offices on five continents staffed with experienced trainers, facilitators and investigators able to deliver in multiple languages, our RCA solutions are built on over 20 years of field experience with clients worldwide - particularly to disciplines such as quality, safety, IT, reliability and maintenance, operations and logistics, and legal.  For more information, visit http://www.sologic.com.

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Sologic

CONTACT: Sologic, +1-989-835-3402, media@sologic.com

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

ReedPOP to Add "Fantasy Football Fest" to its Roster

New Event Serves a Devoted Fan Base in a Thriving Industry

NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReedPOP, the boutique pop culture-focused division of Reed Exhibitions, is launching Fantasy Football Fest, August 18-19, 2012 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Taking the virtual Fantasy Football fan experience to the gridiron, the Fantasy Football Fest will provide a unique in-person experience by catering to the passion and devotion of millions of fantasy football and general football fans. In 2010 alone, fantasy players spent in excess of $1B pursuing their passion for the game through millions of leagues all over the world.

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"Every event that ReedPOP produces offers a world-class celebration of pop culture by providing unique access, up close and personal experiences and interactive events that focus on exactly what the fans want most," said Greg Topalian, Sr. Vice President, ReedPOP. "The Fantasy Football Fest is an exciting addition to our portfolio in that it harnesses the passion of the virtual Fantasy Football world to an in-person, live event."

Strong industry support has been secured early for the Fantasy Football Fest with additional big brands, representing video gaming, memorabilia and home electronics, to be announced in the near future. The following founding sponsors have committed prior to the launch of the event and include: Fantasy Sports Trade Association, RotoExperts, Fathead, Sirius/XM and Tailgater Monthly.

"We are very pleased and excited to be joining forces with ReedPop for this groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind event that will certainly set new standards in the Fantasy industry. The Fantasy Football Fest is definitely a major happening for every Fantasy player and their families to mark on their calendars. The time has come for the large masses of Fantasy Football participants to have their own unique event where they can not only enjoy the ultimate draft bash and Fantasy festivities, but also to revel in some incredible related experiences that will make the Fantasy Football Fest the can't-miss weekend of the year. RotoExperts.com is thrilled to deliver this new and instantly memorable event to the Fantasy participants we are so dedicated to. This is going to be the closest match a Fantasy Football player has to a true holiday," said Louis M Maione, CEO of RotoExperts.com.

"Fathead is exited to partner with ReedPOP on the inaugural Fantasy Football Fest. F3 is poised to become the ultimate Fantasy Football event for all ages and we're thrilled to share our passion for Football with these enthusiastic fans," said Joanna Cline, CMO of Fathead. "Our Real. Big. NFL wall graphics and Fantasy draft boards will add larger-than-life energy to this groundbreaking event."

The Fantasy Football Fest expects to bring over 25,000 fans in approximately 300,000 square feet of total experience space. Activities and special events include a Draft Day Party, Athlete and Celebrity appearances, Sports Video Game tournaments and free-play, interactive athletic competitions, Sports Memorabilia, a Tailgate Party and Beer Tasting.  While the Fantasy Football Fest focuses on fantasy football including space for leagues to conduct drafts and fantasy experts providing tips and insights to help players' teams perform at their best, the festival is much more than just fantasy.  It promises to be about every aspect of professional football except strapping on the pads in getting hit.  The show features will offer something for every member of the family in addition to an amazing weekend for the hardcore fantasy player.

For more information: http://www.fantasyfootballfest.com

About ReedPOP:

ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions which is exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture arena. ReedPOP is dedicated to producing celebrations of popular culture throughout the world that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences for consumers and fans.

The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) East & West, Star Wars Celebration and UFC® Fan Expo. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan based group of professionals producing shows for other fans, thus making them uniquely qualified to service those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

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CONTACT: Greg Topalian, +1-203-840-5485, gtopalian@reedexpo.com

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

Lexus to Debut its First Super Bowl Commercial

Announces TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus on NBCSports.com

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With a host of new vehicles coming to market in 2012, Lexus is poised to be one of the fastest-growing luxury brands this year. To kick off the product onslaught, the company will debut its first-ever Super Bowl commercial for Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5 on NBC.

"This is a big year for Lexus as we introduce nine new or updated models, and the Super Bowl provides us with an equally big opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of 50 million people," said Brian Smith, Lexus vice president of marketing. "The star of our commercial is the all-new 2013 GS which launches in February and kicks off a pivotal era for the Lexus brand. The spot also will convey that even more products are waiting in the wings and are anxious to hit the road."

The :30 second commercial is scheduled to run during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI.  A :15 second sneak-peek of the commercial can be seen today on Lexus social media channels, including Facebook.com/Lexus and YouTube.com/Lexus. The ads were created by Attik, a Lexus roster agency, while the overall GS launch advertising is headed by Lexus' agency of record, Team One.

Leading up to its Super Bowl commercial, Lexus is embarking on a unique social media activation called TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus. It is a socially-fueled game engaging football fans during the professional football playoffs. TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus airs live on NBCSports.com and offers fans the opportunity to earn yardage, move their "team" down the field and score a touchdown during the actual playoff games and throughout the week.

"TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus offers a unique way to challenge sports fans to put their knowledge about football and social media to the test," said Brian Smith, Lexus vice president of marketing. "There is a lot of excitement about football this time of year and Lexus is pleased to join in the action through this program. It's also a great way to build on the anticipation created by our upcoming Super Bowl ad, a first for Lexus." 

The object of the game is to gain enough yards to score a touchdown. Yardage is accumulated by tweeting the correct answers to a mix of trivia and predictive gaming questions using the #LexusTweetDrive hash tag.  For each playoff game a fan plays TweetDrive, they are entered to win the grand prize -- a trip for two to an NBC Sports Premium Event.* To participate, fans just need to register at NBCSports.com and watch for tweets from @Lexus using #LexusTweetDrive during playoff games (predictive gaming questions) and throughout the week (trivia questions) through January 22, 2012.

The game will be promoted via NBC Sports, and Lexus social media outlets and NBCSports.com throughout the playoffs. For more information and to register, visit http://www.NBCSports.com.

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Grand prize includes two tickets and trip to one of NBC Sports' 2012 premium sports events, excluding the London 2012 games and 2012 French Open.

A high-resolution image and a :15 second clip of the commercial are available at http://www.LexusNewsroom.com.

Lexus Public Relations
Nancy Hubbell - 310.468.7633 or nancy_hubbell@lexus.com

SOURCE  Lexus

Lexus

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

Leading Global Retailers Meet Changing Consumer Demands with IBM Smarter Commerce

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --National Retail Federation -- As part of its Smarter Commerce initiative, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new software that helps customers more easily browse, shop and buy retail products through mobile devices and social networks.

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As part of today's news, IBM is highlighting new client engagements with leading retailers to help them capitalize on rapid shifts in today's digital marketplace to better meet customer demands, improve performance and appeal to new digital age consumers.

To be released later today, IBM Smarter Consumer Survey indicates that consumers are looking for more communication with retailers through their preferred media channels and a more personalized shopping experience. Consumers are also increasingly willing to share information with their favorite retailers to educate them on how, when and where to approach them.

With these preferences in mind, IBM is unveiling new software with mobile and social media capabilities. For mobile users, IBM's software for Smarter Commerce now offers native Android and Apple-based applications for e-commerce that take advantage of those operating systems to deliver a richer shopping experience. With these applications, retailers can quickly develop their own storefronts on mobile devices such as the iPad, iPhone or Droid.

The software also offers new capabilities for delivering storefronts on tablets that take advantage of the touch screen and larger real estate space. In addition, new location-based marketing capabilities can enable marketers to target customers based on mobile device location and let prospects know about relevant offers when they are in the vicinity, steering them away from competitors and into their store or branch.

IBM has expanded the solution's support for Facebook to enable companies to deliver relevant marketing offers and campaigns based on a customer's social activity. For example, if a customer "Likes" or "Shares" a product on Facebook, companies can immediately send a promotion code for that specific product.  In this way, companies can reward consumers for being brand advocates, which can strengthen that consumer's loyalty to the brand.

Today's news reinforces the impact digital age consumers are having on today's retail sales. Mobile shopping doubled in the past year, according to the IBM Benchmark study for December 2011, a cloud-based analysis of realtime data from more than 500 leading retailers in North America. A recent IBM global study of more than 1,700 chief marketing officers revealed that the majority of the world's top marketing executives recognize a critical and permanent shift occurring in the way they engage with their customers. This shift requires new marketing approaches, tools and skills to effectively reach customers.

IBM is engaged in several projects to help customers such as apparel leader Abercrombie & Fitch, Advance Auto Parts, a leader in the automotive aftermarket; Chilli Beans, a Brazilian sunglasses and accessories retailer; Lucky Brand Jeans, a clothing retailer; and Urban Outfitters, a specialty retailer transform their operations to meet these new market demands.

Leading apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co., and its portfolio of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co, abercrombie Kids, and Gilly Hicks, is using Smarter Commerce with the goal of expanding its online business to $1 billion. IBM is helping to provide e-commerce and order management solutions that support Abercrombie's international expansion and cross-channel commerce.

Lucky Brand Jeans is using IBM cloud-based analytics to attract, re-target, retain and convert customers, resulting in improved customer loyalty and increased sales. The retailer, which spoke at NRF this week about Web analytics, is engaging consumers at the right time, with the right information and the right offer, providing a rich online experience that's personalized, timely, and relevant.

Advance Auto Parts is using IBM software to improve service to both its business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) customers.  For its B2B customers, Advance Auto Parts now provides faster, more customized service and easier access to inventory data.  For its B2C customers, the retailer can now personalize service to reflect buyer preferences, which includes offering them better access to online inventory and enabling customers to buy online and pick up merchandise in a local store.

In addition, Advanced Auto Parts has added a mobile application that enables consumers to search for and locate auto parts from smartphones, as well as select and watch "know how" videos that provide insight on installing parts.

Urban Outfitters, which operates the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN and Terrain brands, recently deployed software for Smarter Commerce to create an enterprise-wide order management platform for its stores, Websites and call centers across all brands. The solution provides the retailer with an enterprise-wide view of inventory to fulfill demand. It provides global inventory visibility and synchronizes channel operations so that Urban Outfitters can enable its customers to research, buy, ship and return anywhere.

With Smarter Commerce, IBM is defining and leading a new market that it estimates will grow to a $20 billion opportunity in software alone by 2015, driven by the demands of rapidly shifting customer buying patterns in the era of mobile and social networks. Smarter Commerce helps retailers achieve brand intimacy by more effectively automating their marketing, sales and fulfillment processes to support a customer-centered approach to commerce.

"Today, consumers trust the opinions of other consumers more than companies, prompting retailers to rethink their operations and embrace Smarter Commerce," said Craig Hayman, General Manager of Industry Solutions at IBM. "Smarter Commerce helps retailers deepen customer relationships and turn prospects into brand advocates. With mobile and social networks, consumers have the power to make or break a brand in an instant. Winning their loyalty in the seconds it takes to search the competition is the new imperative."

In North America alone, 14 of the 20 largest retailers work with IBM Smarter Commerce to transform key business operations. For more information, visit IBM Smarter Commerce at: http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/smarter_commerce/overview/index.html.

Media Contacts:
Julie Redard
IBM Media Relations
(978) 430-8905
jredard@us.ibm.com

Doug Fraim
IBM Media Relations
(617) 501-6376
dfraim@us.ibm.com

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Disney Delivers DisneyBaby.com

New Destination Helps Parents Celebrate Magical Moments with Baby Offering Inspired Ideas, Mom-Tested Tips and an Extensive Collection of Disney Baby Branded Products

Exclusively Outfitted by Huggies Brand

GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney announced today the launch of DisneyBaby.com, a new online destination and product showcase for expectant and new parents, filled with inspirational ideas, tips from real moms and the most comprehensive collection of Disney Baby brand products on the Web.

At the heart of the site experience is Disney BabyMagical Moments, an easy-to-use tool for parents to upload their favorite baby photos and memories, adding to a dynamic collection of shared family experiences from other parents that flow throughout the site.  DisneyBaby.com features the mom-trusted Huggies brand, as its exclusive sponsor.

"Disneybaby.com continues Disney's longstanding tradition of helping families create magical moments together," said Jessi Dunne, executive vice president, Disney Moms and Babies for Disney Consumer Products. "Our new destination emphasizes the joys of parenthood by offering tools, products and everyday solutions in a fun but meaningful way that resonate with mom's and dad's desire to bond with their baby."

To make the most of these special bonding moments with Baby, DisneyBaby.com is organized around key moments of the day: Getting Ready, In the Nursery, Dressing Baby, On-the-Go, Mealtime, Playtime, Bathtime and Baby's Firsts.  Key site features include:

    --  Disney Baby Product Collections -- Parents will find an extensive
        selection of Disney Baby products to meet Baby's needs for every key
        moment of the day, including one-of-a-kind nursery products, on-the-go
        baby gear, delightful products for feeding and bathtime, magical toys,
        and Disney Baby's softest, cuddliest clothes.  Parents and gift givers
        can quickly browse Disney Baby product collections and filter by gender,
        product type, Disney character and retailer.  Links to retailers'
        websites are provided for purchase opportunities.
    --  Inspired Ideas - Chock-full of ideas that add a touch of Disney magic to
        everyday moments with Baby, DisneyBaby.com offers creative inspiration
        throughout the site, from nursery design tips to age-based playtime
        activities to DIY party ideas for Baby's first birthday and more.
    --  Tips from Real Moms - Real moms offer go-to tips on a wide range of
        topics from making bathtime fun for Baby to stocking the diaper bag with
        must-have essentials to games sure to get Baby giggling.
    --  Disney Baby Magical Moments - Disney Baby invites moms and dads to weave
        their own experiences with Baby into the very fabric of the site by
        uploading and sharing their favorite moments and photos.  Parents will
        watch them come to life as part of a vibrant panorama of shared
        experiences of parenthood.
"We continue to focus on building compelling new digital platforms to serve the needs of parents at every life stage, and are very excited to introduce a new destination that shows expectant and new parents how to add a little Disney magic to their growing family's life," said Brooke Chaffin, senior vice president, Disney Interactive Moms and Family.

According to Erik Seidel, vice president, Huggies Brand, the new site serves as a great channel for the Kimberly-Clark brand to offer useful tips, resources, and tools to meet parents' needs so they can enjoy every moment of their journey, while strengthening the brand's long standing relationship with Disney. "We are thrilled to serve as the exclusive site sponsor for what we believe will become a go-to site for moms everywhere."  Huggies is a part of Kimberly-Clark's portfolio of trusted brands that lead the world in providing essentials for a better life. For more information, visit http://www.HUGGIES.com.

For images of DisneyBaby.com, please visit: https://bit.ly/wW4SB9

About Disney BabyThe Disney Baby brand provides parents with essential products and information they need for Creating Magical Moments Right From The Start(TM).  From its launch of the Disney Cuddly Bodysuit(TM) in Spring 2011, and through products designed with parents in mind, Disney Baby offers today's parents everything they need to bond with Baby at every stage.  The Disney Baby product line includes essentials for Apparel, Nursery, On-the-Go, Bathtime, Mealtime, Playtime and Baby's Firsts.  A multifaceted digital resource for families, Disney Baby provides consumers with information and inspiration online via the website http://www.DisneyBaby.com, on Facebook (http://www.Facebook.com/DisneyBaby), on YouTube (http://www.YouTube.com/DisneyBaby) and Twitter (http://www.Twitter.com/DisneyBaby).

About Disney Consumer ProductsDisney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and its affiliates that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home decor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art.  This is accomplished through DCP's various lines of business which include: Disney Toys, Disney Fashion & Home and Disney Food, Health & Beauty.  Other businesses involved in Disney's consumer products sales are Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines, and http://www.DisneyStore.com and http://www.DisneyStore.co.uk, the company's official shopping portals.  The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe, and Japan.  For more information, please visit http://www.disneyconsumerproducts.com or follow us at http://www.youtube.com/disneyliving, http://www.facebook.com/disneyliving and http://www.twitter.com/disneyliving.

About Disney Interactive Media GroupDisney Interactive Media Group (DIMG), one of the world's largest creators of high-quality interactive entertainment across all platforms, is the segment of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the global creation and delivery of interactive entertainment, multi-platform video games, and lifestyle content across current and emerging digital media platforms.  DIMG produces and distributes a broad portfolio of content from its five primary lines of business: Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Online, Disney Online Studios, Disney Mobile, and Playdom.  Products and content released and operated by DIMG include blockbuster online virtual worlds, #1-ranked community-family and parenting web destination* that includes Disney.com and the Disney Interactive Moms and Family portfolio of websites, mobile applications, and video games.

*comScore MediaMetrix

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nidia Caceros TatalovichDisney Consumer ProductsNidia.Tatalovich@Disney.com

Dana Henry BensonDisney Interactive Media GroupDana.Henry@Disney.com

SOURCE  Disney Interactive Media Group

Disney Interactive Media Group

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

Macadamia Apps Releases the First Group Photo-Fixing App on the App Store

GroupShot will be the first app released by Macadamia Apps

NEW YORK, January 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Macadamia Apps [http://macadamia-apps.com ], the premiere real time visual effects and
image processing app group has announced the release of GroupShot - a new iPhone app that
enables people to take the perfect group photo without the worry of one person in the
group messing it up.

    Macadamia Apps is at the forefront of technology with its new app, bringing high
quality photo fixing with an easy to use interface to the iPhone App Store. This is the
first app release by the Macadamia Apps team headed by Gil Megidish, CTO, who also
developed Dumpr.net, a fun photo sharing site with over 500,000 monthly unique visitors.

    GroupShot solves a common problem found in group photos, namely one person who isn't
facing the camera or whose expression doesn't fit the rest of the group. Usually people
take several shots of group photos, with the hope that one will be perfect. With
GroupShot, users can pick and choose parts of each photo, then combine all the parts to
create the perfect shot with no decrease in resolution.

    Watch the video of the GroupShot app in action here: http://groupshot.com/watch

    Yair Bar-On, CEO of Macadamia Apps, said "We're very proud of our new iPhone app. We
have worked hard to create the simplest, most intuitive user interface so that every mom
and dad can do in seconds what used to take a Photoshop expert a very long time. We know
people will love our fast, on-the-spot, two-step solution." He added, "Macadamia Apps is
very excited with the direction the company is taking in the photo app market and we
believe this is just the beginning of many app successes."

    Sarah Perez from TechCrunch
[http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/16/groupshot-launches-impressive-face-swapping-photo-editing-app-for-iphone ]
states GroupShot, "... does something pretty special." And explains
that, "The resulting photo is the perfect picture, where everyone is smiling, facing the
camera, and looking their best. It's magic!"

    Nancy Messieh from The Next Web
[http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/01/16/this-0-99-iphone-app-magically-combines-group-photos-to-give-you-the-perfect-shot ]
reports, "With GroupShot... the results are practically
flawless, even when transferred to the computer and viewed on a large screen."

    Macadamia Apps will be announcing more visual effects and high quality image
processing apps soon, deepening on the evolution in the photo app space. GroupShot offers
support for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod and will be available soon for other operating
systems later this year.

    For more information please visit http://www.groupshot.com

    Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groupshot

    Follow us on Twitter:@grpsht [http://twitter.com/grpsht ]

    ABOUT MACADAMIA APPS

    Macadamia Apps LLC, develops Real Time Visual Effects and high quality image
processing apps for mobile platforms. GroupShot is an app that enables users ability to
have the perfect group photo by taking several versions of one shot and amalgamating the
perfect faces into one high quality, original pixel resolution shot. Macadamia Apps is
comprised of photo technologists and digital marketing experts who focus on creating smart
and fun photo solutions for people of all ages.

    http://www.macadamia-apps.com

   
    Contact:
    Shira Abel
    Tel: +1-415-230-0575
    shira@hunterandbard.com

Source: Macadamia Apps

Men's Fitness Unveils Website Relaunch

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- David J. Pecker, Chairman, President and CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI), today announced that MensFitness.com will introduce a re-vamped and re-energized website. The online companion to Men's Fitness magazine reaches young, performance-driven men by mixing fitness and nutrition content with fashion, grooming, sports as well as other editorial that comprise an active lifestyle. The brand is part of AMI's Enthusiast Group of titles, including Muscle & Fitness and Flex.

The site upgrades, which will feature both enhanced content and a redesigned format, will provide a better overall user experience and will enhance the company's already well-established position as the leading health and fitness brand for men.

By incorporating more extensive lifestyle content, Men's Fitness, the leading source for health, nutrition and fitness information, will remain the reliable and trusted voice in the health and fitness realm while broadening the content available to users.

With the redesigned website, user access will also be greatly enhanced with a new format that provides multiple points of entry for site visitors to get content. With this upgrade, various components of the website will allow for users to more easily access content that will be placed front and center. Additionally, a real-time blog will be launching at MensFitness.com that will update periodically throughout the day that will serve as a central area where everyone can contribute with commentary on subjects that are happening at the moment including news relevant to men such as training, fitness and health. Other highlights of site enhancements include a recipe tool and social features that will offer unique social sharing tools and options and comments.

Executive Vice President/Group Publishing Director Chris Scardino added, "The digital arena is becoming increasingly important in the industry to both readers and advertisers. In an effort to provide enhanced content to visitors and a better advertiser environment, our team is proud to present a new look to MensFitness.com."

About American Media, Inc. 
American Media, Inc. owns and operates the leading print and digital celebrity and health and fitness media brands in the United States. AMI's titles include Star, OK!, National Enquirer, Globe, Country Weekly Soap Opera Digest, Soap Opera Weekly, Pixie, Shape, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Fit Pregnancy and Natural Health. AMI also manages 18 different digital sites including RadarOnline.com, OKmagazine.com, Shape.com, MensFitness.com, MuscleandFitness.com and FitPregnancy.com. AMI's magazines have a combined total circulation of almost 7 million and reach more than 55 million men and women each month. AMI's digital properties reach an average of 10 million unique visitors and 80 million page views monthly.

AMI also operates a Publishing Services business unit which includes Distribution Services, Inc. (DSI), the No. 1 in-store magazine sales and merchandising marketing company in the U.S. and Canada. DSI places and monitors AMI's publications and third-party publications to ensure proper displays in major retail chains and national and regional supermarket chains. DSI also provides marketing, merchandising and information gathering services to third parties including non-magazine clients. Publishing Services also provides print and digital advertising sales and strategic management direction in the following areas: manufacturing, subscription circulation, logistics, event marketing and full back office financial functions.  Playboy is one of many publishers who have taken advantage of these additional services.

SOURCE  American Media, Inc.

American Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Samantha Trenk, American Media, Inc., Vice President, Public Relations, +1-212-545-4896

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

Cloud Technology Partners (cloudTP) Concludes First Year of Business on Significant High Note

Cloud Computing Services Provider Builds Fortune 100 Customer Base, Significantly Increases Employees, Announces Strategic Partnership

BOSTON, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Technology Partners(TM) Inc. (cloudTP(TM)), the leader in transformational cloud computing solutions, today announced that it has closed out 2011 having achieved a number of significant milestones, including the signing of a number of new client engagements, delivering beyond expectations, and building an amazing team of results oriented professionals.

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"The official launch of cloudTP in January 2011 heralded a new era in cloud computing.  Finally, IT and business organizations had someplace to turn for highly experienced, vendor neutral, end-to-end cloud computing solutions," said Chris Greendale, Founder and CEO, Cloud Technology Partners (cloudTP).  "During the past year, we have been fortunate to work with large early adopter clients across multiple industries, and have developed intellectual property which helps our clients accelerate cloud benefits. Also, an area in which we have particularly excelled is in attracting and retaining world-class employees - truly any company's greatest asset."  Greendale continued, "We look forward to continuing on this exciting trajectory as more and more companies turn to cloudTP for its industry unique ability to look across the entire company - the complete application portfolio, assess potential, identify and eliminate road-blocks, prioritize and finally drive the construction of private, public, hybrid and/or community clouds in order to reshape not only the IT department, but how the entire business will operate and benefit as it moves forward."

Key 2011 cloudTP accomplishments included:

    --  Client Base Growth: Just a year ago, cloudTP initiated its first two
        engagements with a large financial services company, along with a
        well-known, highly respected international telecom provider.  Since
        then, cloudTP has initiated more than a dozen additional engagements
        across a variety of industries, including:
        --  Migration of applications from legacy data centers to a private
            cloud for a leading international telecom provider.
        --  Design and development of a private cloud for consumer access for
            the world's largest electronics company.
        --  Developed a cloud strategy and implementation plan for one of the
            world's largest insurance companies, as well as completed a similar
            series of engagements for a leading global publisher.
        --  Created an application strategy, architecture and design for a
            private cloud solution for a Midwest State's Office of the CIO.
        --  Defined a cloud strategy, roadmap and an on-boarding framework for
            SaaS applications for a global commercial bank.
        --  Completed an application and infrastructure assessment for a large
            medical products enterprise.

    --  Strategic Partnership Development: cloudTP joined the Rackspace® Cloud:
        Private Edition ecosystem, an initiative that brings together the
        world's leading cloud hardware, software and services providers in order
        to create end-to-end private cloud solutions, based on the OpenStack(TM)
        open source cloud platform and a published reference architecture, with
        managed services from Rackspace.  In addition, cloudTP joined with
        Cloudscaling, a leader in Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud building.
        With Cloudscaling, cloudTP delivered private cloud solutions for two
        large service providers. "Cloud Technology Partners has demonstrated a
        strong ability to provide the solutions enterprises must have in order
        to plan and execute migration of business processes, applications and
        customer data to private, public or hybrid clouds," said Jim Curry,
        General Manager of Rackspace Cloud Builders.  "We are proud to have
        selected them as a deployment partner within the Rackspace Cloud:
        Private Edition ecosystem, and look forward to a long-lasting and
        mutually beneficial relationship."

    --  Corporate Success:

        --  Full-time Employee Base Growth: cloudTP more than tripled its
            employee base over the course of the year.  The expertise added to
            the team includes: includes software architects, project leaders,
            systems integration and other technical specialists. Nearly half are
            former Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP) employees, who are known
            and respected across the industry, as well as personally by the
            cloudTP founders.  This is an amazing team of seasoned IT
            consultants, averaging 20+ years of experience. Continued hiring is
            planned for the coming year to support exponentially increasing
            customer demand.

        --  Development of Intellectual Property: During the year the company
            developed a software tool that enables accurate estimation of the
            effort required to refactor legacy software applications to the
            cloud. Presently in use in Beta form, it is planned to be generally
            available in a few months.

        --  Earned Recognition by Leading Analysts and the Media: cloudTP has
            been singled-out by the industry's leading analysts and featured by
            the most well known and respected publications, including being
            named to Network World's "7 Hot Cloud Companies to Watch."
        --  Expanded Boston Footprint: cloudTP moved into a new corporate
            headquarters at 308 Congress Street in Boston's Innovation District,
            with plans to more than double its current space in the near future.
About Cloud Technology Partners (cloudTP)Based in Boston, MA, Cloud Technology Partners(TM) (cloudTP(TM)) is the leader in transforming businesses with cloud solutions.  From strategic transformational consulting to application implementation, cloudTP provides enterprises with solutions to plan and execute migration of business processes, applications and customer data to private, public or hybrid clouds.  By doing this, companies are able to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, accelerate business growth, enhance agility, drive innovation and increase competitive advantage.  For further information, please visit: http://www.cloudtp.com, email: info@cloudtp.com, or call: (617) 674-0874.

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PR Contact:Nicole GormanCorporate CommunicationsCloud Technology Partners (cloudTP)508-397-0131nicole.gorman@cloudtp.com

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Cloud Technology Partners Inc.

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

New GridMaven Software Tool Gives Utilities Omniscient View of Smart Grid Communications

Launch of GridMaven Network Manager(TM) to provide end-to-end visibility as flagship product of a new breed of smart grid tools

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GridMaven Utility Solutions, a division of SK Telecom Americas (SKTA), today announced the availability of GridMaven Network Manager(TM), an entirely new approach to optimizing utility smart grid communication networks. GridMaven Network Manager(TM) (GNM) is a powerful software product that sits atop utility communication networks, allowing operators to manage them as a system and ensuring real-time delivery of mission-critical data.

"GNM answers the need to validate and compare performance of communication networks and to utilize real-time, actionable data for greater reliability," said Paul Moon, Vice President of SKTA. "It enables utilities to realize the full benefits of their communications investments by allowing information to be shared across networks and silos - from legacy SCADA to distribution automation to new AMI/AMR networks." With GNM, utility network operators can evaluate performance claims, verify ongoing performance of network elements and triage faults more accurately and quickly.

GNM leverages the resources of GridMaven's parent company, SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM), including thirteen years of industry-leading R&D in a multi-network operating environment. SK Telecom is South Korea's largest wireless operator, serving 25 million customers with revenues of $12 billion. GridMaven's flagship product reflects the company's mission to provide innovative telecommunications solutions for the smart grid.

About GridMaven
GridMaven validates the promise of an intelligent grid with software that addresses complex IT and operational systems challenges. GridMaven is a division of SK Telecom Americas. GridMaven Network Manager is a software platform providing centralized monitoring and management of performance and faults across disparate communication networks. Learn more at http://www.gridmaven.com.

SOURCE  GridMaven Utility Solutions

GridMaven Utility Solutions

CONTACT: Nancy Broe, APR, +1-404-583-0003, nancy@themcdonnellgroup.com, for GridMaven

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

Website Translation Tools and Expertise from Globalization Partners International Featured in New Book on Localization Strategies by Cambridge University Press

Translation tools, case studies and website translation expertise from translation company Globalization Partners International (GPI) are featured in a new book to be published this month by Cambridge University Press entitled "Localization Strategies for Global E-Business" by Professor Nitish Singh, PhD.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Translation tools, case studies and website translation expertise from translation company Globalization Partners International (GPI) are featured in a new book to be published this month by Cambridge University Press entitled "Localization Strategies for Global E-Business" by Professor Nitish Singh, PhD.

"GPI provided best practices on website translation, web content management systems, global search engine optimization and related case studies and content for this very in-depth, 346 page book on website globalization," says Martin Spethman, GPI's Managing Partner. "The book covers a range of translation topics important for global companies when designing, developing and deploying multilingual websites."

"This book provides a comprehensive, non-technical guide to leveraging website localization strategies for global e-commerce success," says Nitish Singh, PhD. "It features step-by-step guidelines to developing, managing and optimizing international-multilingual websites and insights into cutting-edge web localization strategies."

Chapters include:

    --  Global e-commerce opportunities and challenges
    --  International e-business expansion and market entry strategies
    --  Global online consumer segmentation
    --  Web globalization strategies
    --  Developing international websites: Internationalization
    --  Effectively localizing international websites
    --  Managing a web globalization value chain
    --  Optimizing international websites
    --  Assessing web globalization efforts
    --  Strategic industry insights and emerging localization trends
"Localization Strategies for Global E-Business" by Professor Nitish Singh, PhD can be purchased from Cambridge University Press.

About Globalization Partners International, LLC

Globalization Partners International, LLC provides an array of translation services that help companies communicate with the world. GPI's services enable firms to design, develop, and deploy multilingual documentation, software and websites for worldwide use. Services from GPI include: document translation, multilingual desktop publishing, audio/video translation, software translation, website translation and global search engine marketing. To learn more, visit: http://www.globalizationpartners.com.

Contact:Martin Spethman:Globalization Partners Internationalmspethman(at)globalizationpartners(dot)com Ph: 1-866-272-5874http://www.globalizationpartners.com

SOURCE  Globalization Partners International

Globalization Partners International

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

BHI Urges People with Heart Disease to Get Their Hearing Checked During American Heart Month

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- People with heart disease should get their hearing checked because of the link between cardiovascular and hearing health, according to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Likewise, anyone with hearing loss should pay close attention to their cardiovascular health. And to help people quickly assess if they need an objective hearing test by a hearing health professional, BHI is offering a free, quick, and confidential online hearing check--the Across America Hearing Check Challenge--at http://www.hearingcheck.org.

BHI is offering this online convenience in recognition of National Wear Red Day®, which will be observed on February 3, and American Heart Month in February.

"Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States," says Sergei Kochkin, PhD, BHI's Executive Director. "Yet, an alarming number of Americans don't recognize how serious the threat of heart disease is to them personally. Nor do they understand how closely intertwined it is with other health conditions, such as hearing health. We urge everyone to know their risks and to take action today to protect their heart--and hearing--health."

The Connection between Heart and Hearing Health

The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system--a person's heart, arteries, and veins--has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Some researchers hypothesize that because the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow, abnormalities in the condition of blood vessels here could be noted earlier than in other, less sensitive parts of the body.

In one study, published in The Laryngoscope, researchers hypothesized that low-frequency hearing loss is associated with underlying cardiovascular disease; and a mathematical formula using audiometric pattern and medical history to predict the probability of cardiovascular diseases and events was developed and tested. The researchers concluded that the audiogram pattern correlates strongly with cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease, and that it may represent a screening test for those at risk. The researchers also concluded that patients with low-frequency hearing loss should be regarded as at risk for cardiovascular events, and that appropriate referrals should be considered.

In another study, published in the June 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers looked at hearing sensitivity in older adults and its association with cardiovascular risk factors. They concluded that modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease may play a role in the development of age-related hearing loss. Risk factors associated with poorer hearing sensitivity in men included high triglyceride levels, high resting heart rate, and a history of smoking. In women, poor hearing sensitivity was associated with high body mass index, high resting heart rate, fast aortic pulse-wave velocity (PWV), and low ankle-arm index (AAI).

In still another study, published in the June 2010 issue of the American Journal of Audiology, the authors reviewed research that had been conducted over the past 60 plus years. They found that the negative influence of impaired cardiovascular health on both the peripheral and central auditory system, and the potential positive influence of improved cardiovascular health on these same systems, was found through a sizable body of research.

About Heart Disease

(Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), individuals can reduce their risk of having a heart attack--even if they already have coronary heart disease and have had a previous heart attack. The key is for individuals to take steps to prevent or control their heart disease risk factors. Individuals should:

    --  Stop smoking
    --  Lower high blood pressure
    --  Reduce high blood cholesterol
    --  Aim for a healthy weight
    --  Be physically active each day
    --  Manage diabetes
According to the NHLBI, the main warning signs of a heart attack are:

    --  Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of
        the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes
        back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
        fullness, or pain. The discomfort may be mild or severe, and it may come
        and go.
    --  Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including pain or
        discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
    --  Shortness of breath, which often comes along with chest discomfort. But
        it also can occur before chest discomfort.
    --  Other symptoms may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or
        light-headedness.

More About Hearing Loss and Hearing AidsNumerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks, reduced alertness, increased risk of personal safety, irritability, negativism, anger, fatigue, tension, stress, depression, and diminished psychological and overall health. But the vast majority of people with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids. And eight out of ten hearing aid users report improvements in their quality of life.

About the Better Hearing Institute

Founded in 1973, the BHI conducts research and engages in hearing health education with the goal of helping people with hearing loss benefit from proper treatment. For more information on hearing loss, visit http://www.betterhearing.org. To take the BHI Quick Hearing Check, visit http://www.hearingcheck.org. To participate in the discussion forum, visit http://www.betterhearing.org, click on "Discussion Forum," and go to "Welcome!" to register.

®National Wear Red Day is a registered trademark of HHS and AHA.

Contact: Fabia D'ArienzoFabia@BetterHearing.orgTel: (202) 656-8846

SOURCE  Better Hearing Institute

Better Hearing Institute

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

AT&T Makes It More Affordable to Keep in Touch While Visiting Canada and Mexico

New AT&T Canada and Mexico Travel Minutes Packages Deliver Great Value to Vacationers

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Planning to ski the Canadian slopes this year? Or soak up the sun in Mexico? Whatever your itinerary, before making a trek across the border to Canada or Mexico, consider taking one of AT&T's* new discount voice packages along for the ride.

AT&T today announced AT&T Canada and Mexico Travel Minutes--a new international roaming package that offers significant cost savings when making or receiving calls while visiting Canada and Mexico**.  The new packages will be available Sunday, January 22.

Ideal for vacationers or anyone planning a short stay in either country, the new packages offer customers tremendous value over pay-per-use rates. The four calling options include:

    --  50 minutes of talk time for $24.99/month ($.79 per minute overage rate)
    --  125 minutes of talk time for $49.99/month ($.59 per minute overage rate)
    --  275 minutes of talk time for $99.99/month ($.49 per minute overage rate)
    --  800 minutes of talk time for $199.99/month ($.39 per minute overage
        rate)

AT&T also offers several discount roaming packages that provide international messaging and data services abroad***. Packages include:

    --  AT&T Global Messaging packages allow travelers to share their
        experiences using text, picture, video and instant messaging for one low
        monthly rate.
    --  AT&T Data Global Add-On packages make it more convenient and affordable
        for international travelers to use their smartphone, tablet or laptop to
        check email, surf the Internet, update popular social networking sites
        or access maps and directions.
For more information on AT&T international services, including travel tips, visit http://www.att.com/global.

*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.  **AT&T Canada and Mexico Travel Minutes package and overage rates apply only in Canada and Mexico. If you remove the package before your monthly bill cycle ends, the included monthly minutes allotment will be reduced proportionately.***Both AT&T Global Messaging and AT&T Data Global Add-On packages provide discounted rates from more than 120 countries. For a complete list of countries, visit http://www.att.com/globalcountries. 

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

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

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kelleigh Beal of AT&T Inc., Office: +1-404-986-1812, kelleigh.beal@att.com

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

American Nurses Association Uses Charity Dynamics' Boundless Voices® to Expand Reach and Build Stronger Network of Advocates

New Online Advocacy Solution for Nonprofits Yields Strong Results, Enables ANA Supporters to Drive Greater Awareness through Facebook

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Nurses Association (ANA), the country's only full-service professional organization representing the interests of more than three million registered nurses, has achieved strong results following the organization's first wave of outreach using its new Boundless Voices online advocacy solution from Charity Dynamics.

Boundless Voices is a suite of online advocacy applications for Facebook®, email and smartphones that empower nonprofit organizations to exponentially extend their reach. The social networking tools, which were launched by Charity Dynamics in September 2011, help nonprofits engage more closely with existing supporters, recruit new supporters to take action and give all advocates a louder voice.

"In today's increasingly interconnected world, nonprofits like American Nurses Association have a real opportunity to do more with social media to drive strategic constituent behaviors," said Donna Wilkins, president of Charity Dynamics. "Boundless Voices is the first online advocacy solution that has proven to address this need and drive real results. It enables nonprofit organizations to easily leverage best practices to connect with supporters' extended social networks and significantly broaden the impact of their advocacy activities."

ANA introduced Boundless Voices for Facebook to a select group of advocates to increase the organization's network of potential supporters. After only a single email promoting the solution:

    --  More than seven percent of recipients immediately installed Boundless
        Voices for Facebook;
    --  Facebook posts created with the application received a 25 percent
        click-through rate, driving individuals' friends to act on the alert (27
        percent of these friends are new to the ANA);  and
    --  Nearly 20 percent of Facebook posts made possible through Boundless
        Voices received "likes" or comments, further spreading the
        organization's message to individuals twice removed from ANA's existing
        supporter base.
For more details on results and the organization's use of Boundless Voices, see Charity Dynamic's ANA case study.

"Boundless Voices has enabled ANA to begin bridging the gap between our immediate email house file and the greater social network of other potential advocates and members," said Rose Gonzalez, PhD, RN, Director of Government Affairs, American Nurses Association. "We're now able to equip our members with powerful online tools to expand our organization's overall advocacy reach and attain greater awareness for our causes across a much broader audience."

Charity Dynamics will be providing online demos of Boundless Voices on January 19(th) and January 24(th) for nonprofit professionals interested in learning more about the social networking advocacy solution. For additional details and to register, please visit: January 19 demo or January 24 demo.

About Charity Dynamics

Charity Dynamics provides comprehensive online marketing and fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations. The company's expert consulting services enable nonprofits of all sizes to create and implement results-driven fundraising strategies through online programs, live and virtual events, social media and mobile solutions. Organizations using Charity Dynamics' innovative Boundless Fundraising application have raised more than $100 million directly through the application in less than three years. Charity Dynamics' clients include The ALS Association, American Cancer Society, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Salvation Army. For more information, please visit http://www.charitydynamics.com.

About American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation's 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent member nurses associations and its organizational affiliates. The ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

SOURCE  Charity Dynamics

Charity Dynamics

CONTACT: CONTACT: Thomas Aitchison, +1-512-826-6161, thomas.aitchison@charitydynamics.com

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

Alliance Distributors Announces Release of "Updraft Jack" in the iTunes App Store

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Distributors Holding Inc. (Pink Sheets: ADTR), Metaversal Studios, its content development arm, has released "Updraft Jack" in the iTunes App Store.

"Updraft Jack" contains eye-popping 3D graphics and fast-paced game play suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. The title character is a sugar glider, a small Australian marsupial that can glide like a flying squirrel through the game's rainforest setting. The player collects power-ups, avoids obstacles and dodges enemies while gliding through the rainforest canopy. 

"'Updraft Jack' is a fresh take on the dash game genre," said Matt Sughrue, Vice President of Product Development at Metaversal Studios. "It's gorgeous to look at and easy to pick up and play.  It's a great game for players of all ages."

Jay Gelman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We're excited to add 'Updraft Jack' to our growing list of mobile, casual games.  Updraft Jack is engaging from the get go, it combines great art work and addictive game play."

About Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

Alliance Distributors Holding Inc. (http://www.alliancedistributors.com), which does business as Alliance Distributors, is a full-service wholesale videogame distributor, specializing in gaming products and accessories for all key manufacturers and 3rd party publishers. Alliance Distributors offers support on: PS3, PSP, PS2, X-Box 360, Wii, DS and GBA SP, peripherals and software titles. Alliance develops downloadable and social content video games through Metaversal Studios (http://www.metaversalstudios.com), which it wholly-owns.

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Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements, which are based largely on our current expectations, involve risks and uncertainty. Actual results, events and circumstances (including future performance, results and trends) could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors, risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks associated with technological change, competitive factors and general economic conditions, including the related impact on discretionary consumer spending, changes in marketing and distribution strategies by manufacturers, continued shortages of new platform systems, timely development and release of video game products we produce, potential cost overruns in our development of video games, ability to protect our intellectual property rights, potential claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others, market acceptance of games we develop, ability to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions, potential undiscovered liabilities of companies that we acquire, changes in our business or growth strategy, the emergence of new or growing competitors, various other competitive and technological factors. There can be no assurance that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this release will occur. The Company has no duty and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

SOURCE  Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

CONTACT: Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.: Steve Gelman - VP of Marketing and Communications, +1-718-536-2248, steve@alliancedis.com

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

One Hour Translation Releases Free Multilingual Feedback Tab

New Service Captures Valuable Feedback from International Customers Available to Any Website Owner for Free

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 72% of Internet users who are not native English speakers will appreciate that One Hour Translation, the top professional translation service on the Internet, has just released the Multilingual Feedback Tab (MLFT). Now any website owner can easily add the Multilingual Feedback Tab, allowing visitors of the website to provide feedback in their native language. The One Hour Translation MLFT displays the feedback in the visitor's language of choice and automatically translates the feedback to the language specified by the web-site owner, taking away a significant barrier between web site visitors and website owners.

In the online world, if website owners don't make it simple for their customers to offer their feedback, they probably won't become engaged with their website. MLFT is the only multilingual feedback tab and the only feedback tab that is completely free.

"Many of One Hour Translation's enterprise customers asked for a way to allow customers to provide feedback in their native language," said Dr. Lior Libman, of Business Development at One Hour Translation. "According to One Hour Translation's data, 64% of e-commerce in the world is done in languages other than English, mainly in Spanish, German, French, Italian and Japanese, "being able to contact international customers in their native language increases conversion and improves customer satisfaction," added Libman.

The new MLFT allows site owners to include a free customer feedback tab on any page they select on their site. The website owner can customize and personalize the tab any way that they like. The system can automatically translate the feedback to any select language using machine translation, or can choose the option to translate the feedback using One Hour Translation professional human translation service. Website owners can create as many feedback tabs as they like. Users can define their own categories and sub categories for feedback, then select the feedback button that works best with their site, preview the website with the button, and copy and paste the given code into the website.

To start using the feedback tab, please register (for free) at One Hour Translation, open an account, and then go to http://www.onehourtranslation.com/translation/mutli-lingual-feedback-tab.

About One Hour Translation

One Hour Translation is the web's leading Professional Translation Service, offering professional translation services to thousands of business customers worldwide, 24/7 - thanks to a community of over 10,000 certified translators. One Hour Translation provides translation services for 60 languages - a translation process supported by robust technology to assure top quality and speed. One Hour Translation also provides email translation services, professional human translation API, CMS translation plug-ins, e-commerce translation and more. In addition to its translation services, One Hour Translation provides medical and legal transcription services.

Contact: David Andrew Goldman
The Cline Group
Phone: 646.335.0268
E: david.goldman@theclinegroup.com

SOURCE  One Hour Translation

One Hour Translation

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

PwC and MetricStream Form Joint Business Relationship to Integrate GRC Solutions

GRC Platform to Improve Risk-Based Decision-Making Capabilities

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --PwC US today announced the launch of a joint business relationship with MetricStream Inc., a market leader in enterprise-wide governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions.  The relationship with MetricStream enhances PwC's risk assurance capabilities in providing integrated solutions to improve companies' collective Enterprise and IT risk management and risk-based decisions.

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PwC's Risk Assurance Services practice numbers more than 2, 100 professionals who provide companies with significant technical expertise, as well as deep industry knowledge across all industries.  Skilled team members assist companies in developing risk and compliance programs, performing audits and creating internal controls processes around business performance issues, IT systems as well as strategy and contingency planning.

"With growing demand for greater transparency and efficiency, it is critical for companies to employ integrated GRC initiatives to ensure productivity and alignment with overall business processes," said Joe DeVita partner with PwC's Risk Assurance Services practice. "By teaming with MetricStream, a company that is highly-regarded by analysts and customers, we are adding the capabilities of a best-in-breed, off-the-shelf GRC solution provider with robust functionality to complement our risk assurance capabilities, providing added value for clients."

With its enterprise scalability and ability to support complex, global organizations, MetricStream's highly-configurable, platform-based GRC solutions help provide Risk Intelligence by integrating Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management, Security, IT GRC  initiatives all the way through Operational and Enterprise Risk Management.  As part of this process, the system also aggregates risk and compliance information across the enterprise, spanning business processes, IT applications and security infrastructure, providing top-down visibility and insights to drive business decisions. The integrated system for GRC will also deliver appropriate content such as risks, controls, regulations, standards and policies, among many other libraries. Several global customers have large scale enterprise-wide deployments of MetricStream GRC solutions with tens of thousands of users.

"PwC delivers world class services to clients in streamlining operational processes and management reporting of risk to help companies improve business performance, and MetricStream provides the technology platform to ensure end-to-end, adaptable, and sustainable GRC solutions," said Keri Dawson, Vice President of ComplianceOnline Advisory Services at MetricStream. "This joint business relationship creates compelling value for clients by combining the industry knowledge and leading practices of PwC with MetricStream's market-leading GRC software solutions."

PwC received a 'Strong Positive' rating - the highest possible rating given - in Gartner's MarketScope for Global Enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Consulting Services report, which was published on March 16, 2011.

MetricStream was named a leader based on its current offering, strategy and market presence as part of Forrester Research's, Inc.'s The ForresterWave(TM) : Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms, Q4 2011 report published on November 30, 2011.  In addition, Gartner has positioned MetricStream in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2011 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms* report published on July 13, 2011. MetricStream also received a 'Positive' rating in Gartner's MarketScope for IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Management report, published on September 30, 2011.

About MetricStream

MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used by leading corporations such as NASDAQ OMX, UBS, Constellation Energy, Pfizer, Philips, BAE Systems, SanDisk, Cummins and Sonic Automotive in diverse industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy and Utilities, Food, Retail, Government and Manufacturing s to manage their risk management, quality processes, regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as well as several  million compliance professionals worldwide via the http://www.ComplianceOnline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at http://www.metricstream.com.

About PwC's Risk Assurance practice

PwC understands that significant risk is rarely confined to discrete areas within an organization.  Rather, most significant risks have a wide-ranging impact across the organization. As a result, PwC's Risk Assurance practice has developed a holistic approach to risk that protects business, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency. This approach is complemented by the extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector-specific experience of its Risk Assurance professionals. The end result is a risk solution tailored to meet the unique needs of clients.

About Gartner's MarketScope and Magic Quadrant

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About the PwC Network

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at http://www.pwc.com.

© 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the US member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see http://www.pwc.com/structure for further details.

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PwC US

CONTACT: For PwC: Steven Silber, PwC US, steven.g.silber@us.pwc.com, +1-646-471-4059; Sharon Oh, oh@braincomm.com, or Jeffrey Davidson, davidson@braincomm.com, +1-212-986-6667, both of Brainerd Communicators, Inc.; Keri Dawson, +1-650-620-2950, kdawson@metricstream.com, or Vinay Bapna, +1-650-331-0136, vbapna@metricstream.com, both for MetricStream, Inc.

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

TED Offers Customizable DVD On Demand Product

Viewers create TEDTalk DVDs from selection of over 700 talks

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spreading ideas just got easier.  Today TED announces its DVD On Demand product, which allows users to create custom TEDTalk DVDs from a library of over 700 available talks.  Each disc holds up to six talks, each with the option to order with subtitles in up to 32 languages.  DVDs, available for $9.99, can be shipped to and watched in any region of the world.   

"By putting our TEDTalks online for free, we've helped spread ideas to over half a billion viewers," said June Cohen, Executive Producer of TED Media.  "But not everyone has access to the internet, nor are they necessarily tech-savvy enough to stream talks when they do.  There are times when you need to watch talks off-line. And our DVDs - think of them as 'mix tapes' of talks - are a simple alternative: inexpensive, highly personalized and easy to play on any DVD player."

Users can create and order DVDs online at TED here.

About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The annual TED Conference takes place each spring in Long Beach, California, along with the TEDActive simulcast in Palm Springs; TEDGlobal is held each summer in Edinburgh, Scotland.

TED's media initiatives include TED.com, where new TEDTalks are posted daily, and the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as the ability for any TEDTalk to be translated by volunteers worldwide. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world are given the opportunity to put their wishes into action; TEDx, which offers individuals or groups a way to host local, self-organized events around the world, and the TEDFellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED community and, with its help, amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

Follow TED on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TEDTalks, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TED

Contact: Margaret Sullivan, TED@groupsjr.com, +1 (646) 833-0205

SOURCE  TED

TED

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

Antenna Builds Strong Business Momentum in 2011 as Enterprises Everywhere Embrace Mobile Business

Acquisition of Volantis Systems, product innovation, global expansion and continued customer growth among year's highlights

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Antenna Software, Inc., helping enterprises to build, manage and publish mobile apps and websites that transform business, experienced strong business momentum in the enterprise mobility market in 2011. One driving force behind Antenna's success this past year was the acquisition of Internet software company Volantis Systems Ltd., making Antenna the only mobile solutions provider that can provide both native and web apps, as well as mobile optimized websites, to address the needs of all users across all device platforms. Other notable milestones include ongoing customer growth, improved partner enablement, continued product innovation and extensive third-party recognition for Antenna and its Antenna Mobility Platform (AMP).

"2011 was an exceptional year for Antenna, as more enterprises embraced the transformative power of mobility across all areas of the business," said Jim Hemmer, president and CEO of Antenna. "With the acquisition of Volantis and our focus on product innovation and the success of our customers, Antenna has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry. Our portfolio of solutions represents the most comprehensive offering for companies that want to embrace mobile as a new strategic computing platform for their businesses, and we look forward to helping more organizations accelerate growth and innovation through mobility in 2012."

2011 Business Highlights:

    --  Customer Success: Antenna reaffirmed long-standing customer
        relationships with numerous renewals and also welcomed a significant
        number of new customers across key verticals and geographies to its
        roster in 2011, including VR Group (Finnish Railways) and Posten
        Logistiks AB.  Existing customers such as Hallmark and Royal Bank of
        Scotland also completed rollouts of innovative mobile applications this
        year.
    --  Global Scale: Antenna continued expanding its global footprint by inking
        reseller agreements and go-to-market strategies with industry leaders
        Dell and HP, as well as ConSafe Logistics, Huenei, Malam Systems and
        Swisscom for sales acceleration in key regions.
    --  AT&T Partnership Success: Building on its strategic reseller
        relationship with AT&T, Antenna has recorded significant new business
        for the AT&T Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform (MEAP) including
        Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. In addition, Antenna managed successful roll
        outs of mobile apps at Amtrak and Cushman & Wakefield, to name a few.

    --  Product Innovation: Helping enterprises better manage the
        "consumerization of IT," Antenna launched Volt, which addresses
        enterprises' security and management requirements when deploying
        work-related mobile web apps on personal or corporate-issued iPhones and
        Android devices. Additionally, the company announced that the AMP Web
        Server now supports more than 9,000 different devices, reaffirming
        Antenna's ability to support any end-user need.
    --  Industry Recognition and Accolades: Antenna continued to receive
        recognition from acclaimed industry organizations this year:
        --  GSMA Global Mobile Award winner for Best Mobile Enterprise Product
            Solution
        --  Red Herring North America 100 and Red Herring Global 100 award
            winners
        --  CTIA Emerging Technology Award finalist, Best Enterprise and
            Vertical Market Solution
        --  AlwaysOn's Global 250 list of top emerging companies
        --  MobileTrax 12th Annual Mobility Award nominee
        --  Andrew Seybold Inc. Annual Choice Award finalist, Most Innovative
            Mobile Technology
        --  Mobile Entertainment Awards finalist, Best Mobile Web Publishing
            Platform
    --  Analyst Validation: Antenna was the only vendor strongly positioned in
        two "Visionaries" quadrants by Gartner, Inc., including the Magic
        Quadrant for Mobile Enterprise Application Platforms (MEAP) and the
        Magic Quadrant for Mobile Consumer Application Platforms (MCAP) report.
    --  Unparalleled Industry Leadership and Vision: Antenna deepened its bench
        of experience, with Adele Freedman joining the leadership team as
        executive vice president and general counsel, Graham Albutt and Gary
        Haroian being appointed to the company board in May, and Tom Bogan in
        December. Company executives were also tapped to share their expertise
        on mobile-related topics at All About Mobile (SIIA), Planet of the Apps,
        Federal Mobile Computing Summit, Enterprise 2.0 and other leading
        industry events.
    --  Community Cultivation: The company continued to grow its Mobile Masters
        online community, which today provides mobile-minded professionals with
        a forum to share insights on mobility news and issues. Antenna also
        introduced its Mobile Masters Executive Forum in 2011, which provides a
        meeting place for leading executives from a variety of industries to
        discuss common challenges and strategies around enterprise mobility.
    --  Global Expansion: Antenna further solidified its presence in key
        emerging markets, announcing a new office and expansion plans in
        Bangalore and Pune, India, respectively, and expanded engineering and
        operational base in Krakow, Poland, increasing headcount there by nearly
        25 percent.
About Antenna

Antenna provides a complete solution for businesses to design, publish and manage mobile websites and apps across all Internet-connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, feature phones and IP TV. Only Antenna can deliver the whole spectrum of mobile experiences, from powerful apps that empower employees to be more effective to mobile-optimized websites that make it easier for consumers to do business with their favorite brands. Antenna's mobile cloud makes all the hard stuff like security, integration, performance, scalability and management look easy (even though it's not). That's why leading Global 1000 companies rely on Antenna to be their trusted mobility partner. Founded in 1998, Antenna is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices around the world.

Visit http://www.antennasoftware.com for more information.

Follow @AntennaSoftware on Twitter.

Media Contact: Elissa EhrlichBateman Group(347) 230-6640eehrlich@bateman-group.com

SOURCE  Antenna Software, Inc.

Antenna Software, Inc.

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

Symmetricom Launches TimeProvider® 5000 Carrier-Grade NTP Synchronization Server to Support Femtocell Deployments

TimeProvider® 5000 NTP server supports up to 120,000 transactions per second

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today launched the TimeProvider® 5000 NTP Carrier-grade Synchronization Server to support full-scale femtocell rollouts. Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a timing technology ideally suited for femtocell, IMS, IPTV and billing applications. 

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Richard Webb, directing analyst for microwave and small cells at Infonetics Research, noted in his recent quarterly 2G/3G/4G Femtocell Equipment report that the market has seen a 40 percent jump in global femtocell revenue worldwide from last year, signaling "a growing role for femtocells in supporting coverage and capacity requirements."

"Demand for data is exploding and more operators are looking to roll out femtocell to offload traffic from their network, and extend coverage to their customers," said Giuseppe Targia, Head of NWS Packet Networks Partner Product Management at Nokia Siemens Networks. "Working with partners like Symmetricom and having a product such as the TimeProvider® 5000 NTP Server ensures that our customers will be able to scale to meet their needs today and in the future."

The TimeProvider® 5000 NTP Server is an independent timing reference that enables telecommunication providers to build a more stable, robust and reliable network infrastructure.

"The fast growing femtocell market requires scalable solutions," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing for Symmetricom. "The TimeProvider® 5000 NTP Server is the highest performing carrier-grade NTP server available for the service-provider market to support multiple applications requiring high levels of resiliency."

For more information visit: http://www.symmetricom.com/products/ntp-servers/modular-ntp-solutions/TimeProvider-5000-NTP/.

About Symmetricom, Inc.

Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

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SOURCE  Symmetricom, Inc.

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Symmetricom, Inc.

CONTACT: Tracy Schriver of Symmetricom, Inc., +1-707-636-1908, tschriver@symmetricom.com; or Media, Liam Rose of GolinHarris, +1-415-318-4380, lrose@golinharris.com, for Symmetricom

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

Oh No They Didn't! NFXF Launches New Web Site, Logo and First Brand Tagline

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fragile X Foundation, the world's leading authority on fragile X syndrome, launched its new website today. The site, FragileX.org, has been completely overhauled with a new look that's broad, roomy, clean, simple and modern.

But far from being just the same old site in a flashy new wrapper, the new site has a lot more going on under the hood -- simpler navigation, more interactive features, new content, integration with social media networks, intuitive forms and the ability to chat while visiting any page on the site. A new dynamic homepage will allow site users to easily find new updates and content on the whole family of Fragile X-associated Disorders. Users who create an account on the site will be able to access all of the site's content as well as seamlessly switch from forum, chat or blog without ever having to switch accounts. Eric Welin, a web developer from Cambridge, Mass., and parent of a child with fragile X syndrome, led the web site redevelopment project.

"Users want to quickly find whatever it is they're looking for and get engaged with what they find," said Robert Miller, NFXF executive director. "So our focus has been on optimizing the user experience and creating an engaging experience that works in a seamless way."

As part of the website overhaul project, the NFXF partnered with Torch Creative (torchcreative.com) of Dallas to create a new and improved family of unified logos and its first brand tagline to support its refined mission and vision. The new logos use simple, lowercase black letters to underscore the Foundation's human service emphasis with a four-color "fragmented x." Logo usage is guided by a new graphic identity system. The tagline is Forward.

"Updating our logo, creating an identity system and launching our first brand promise will no doubt help improve the quality, uniformity and effectiveness of our communications and engender more confidence in our image and reputation," Miller said. "The tagline Forward is surprisingly short. Being one word makes it memorable and unique. Forward implies a positive momentum moving toward something better than today. It implies enlightenment and hope. It's simple, yet so powerful."

For more information, visit FragileX.org.

SOURCE  National Fragile X Foundation

National Fragile X Foundation

CONTACT: Robert Miller, +1-925-938-9300, RobMiller@fragilex.org, fragilex.org

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

China Mobile and Clearwire Announce Agreement on TD-LTE Device Test Specifications and Joint Interoperability Testing Plan

-- Joint Testing Platform and Testing Environment for Global TD-LTE Configuration to Accelerate Development of Global 4G Standard in Conjunction with Other GTI Operators

-- TD-LTE's Broad Global Reach to Billions of Potential Customers Provides Significant Economies of Scale

HONG KONG and BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Mobile (NYSE: CHL, HKEx: 0941), the world's largest mobile network and customer base in the world, and Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq: CLWR), a leading provider of 4G wireless broadband services in the United States, today announced, in conjunction with the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI), an agreement on common test specifications and joint interoperability testing (IOT) for TD-LTE devices in the global band configurations, including 2.3GHz to 2.7GHz. This important step forward will enable the companies to further accelerate development of the TD-LTE device ecosystem, especially in multi-mode, multi-band LTE devices.

Beginning this month, China Mobile, Clearwire and other GTI operators will establish 4G mobile broadband labs featuring a joint test platform and IOT environment for TD-LTE devices. The expected availability of the Quad-Band LTE 2.3-2.7 GHz spectrum range, in addition to certain other bands like 1.9GHz, as well as FDD and TD-LTE mobility interactions, makes it an ideal global configuration for mass 4G marketing worldwide. The labs will allow for the evaluation and qualification of commercial TD-LTE devices simultaneously in the U.S., China, and other promising markets, using common testing methodology, equipment, and infrastructure.

"The unmatched spectrum portfolio underlying Clearwire's planned LTE network has the potential to deliver faster speeds and with greater capacity than any current or proposed 4G network in the United States," said Dr. John Saw, chief technology officer of Clearwire. "Close collaboration with global wireless leader China Mobile accelerates the development of multi-mode multi-band TD-LTE and LTE FDD devices and provides the common test specifications OEMs, ODMs, chipset vendors and other critical component manufacturers need to rapidly develop and commercialize products to serve this massive global marketplace."

"Converged with LTE FDD, TD-LTE has become the major global 4G technology for unpaired spectrum," said Mr. Li Zhengmao, Vice President of China Mobile. "Our goal is to build efficient, low cost common infrastructure and terminal for different global markets with different spectrum to support mobile internet. By closely working with global operators such as Clearwire, we could leverage the experience, expertise, and scale to achieve this goal. This is also the reason why we create GTI and promote it jointly."

Clearwire plans to conduct its TD-LTE common IOT in Phoenix, AZ and Herndon, VA. China Mobile's testing will be carried out in Beijing and other TD-LTE trial cities. The joint test platforms will be open for device IOT by key participants in early 2012. 

About China Mobile

China Mobile Communications Corporation ("China Mobile") was founded on April 20, 2000, with a registered capital of RMB 51.8 billion, and assets of more than RMB 1000 billion, possessing the largest mobile network and customer base in the world.

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Group Limited is wholly-owned by China Mobile. China Mobile (Hong Kong) Group Limited, as of 31 December 2010, holds 74.21% equity interest in China Mobile Limited ("listed company" for short). The listed company has wholly owned subsidiary companies in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) as well as Hong Kong SAR. China Mobile Limited was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Currently, China Mobile Limited is the world's largest telecommunications company by market value.

China Mobile has been selected in the world's top 500 by the U.S. "Fortune" magazine for 11 consecutive years, and the latest ranking is 87th. With its brand value rising, it has been named as one of the world's most powerful brands by the "Financial Times" for 6 consecutive years. In addition, it was recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 4 consecutive years, being the only company selected in Mainland China. Additional information is available at http://www.chinamobile.com.

About Clearwire

Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq: CLWR), through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of mobile broadband services. Clearwire's 4G network currently provides coverage in areas of the U.S. where more than 130 million people live. Clearwire's open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility to deliver next generation broadband access. The company markets its 4G service through its own brand called CLEAR(®) as well as through its wholesale relationships with companies such as Sprint, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Locus Telecommunications, Cbeyond, Mitel, Best Buy and United Online. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Additional information is available at http://www.clearwire.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of China Mobile Limited (the "Company") to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in the Company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  China Mobile Limited

China Mobile Limited

CONTACT: China Mobile Limited Contact -- Corporate Affairs. Ms. Rainie Lei, +852-31218888, or fax, +852-31218809; or Clearwire Contacts -- Investor Relations: Alice Ryder, +1-425-636-5828, or alice.ryder@clearwire.com, or Media Relations: Susan Johnston, +1-425-216-7913, or susan.johnston@clearwire.com, or at JLM Partners for Clearwire: Mike DiGioia or Jeremy Pemble, +1-206-381-3600, or mike@jlmpartners.com or jeremy@jlmpartners.com

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

4Videosoft Upgrades iPhone Ringtone Maker with More Functions to Perfect its Performance

BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Especially designed for iPhone users, 4Videosoft iPhone Ringtone Maker has the ability to make iPhone M4R ringtone from any DVD, video and audio file. Now, it gets updated with much more professional functions, perfecting its performance.

Apart from the basic function of create iPhone ringtone from DVD/video/audio, 4Videosoft iPhone Ringtone Maker also allows you to add ready-made M4R ringtone to iPhone directly and transfer iPhone ringtone to iTunes and other devices for backup or sharing with friends. Also it enables you to connect multiple Apple devices to computer simultaneously, so that you can easily choose the device you want to transfer the created ringtone to.

Moreover, 4Videosoft iPhone Ringtone Maker is a highly compatible software, with which you can make ringtones for any version of the iPhone like iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, etc. And, it totally supports the latest iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5.1 as well.

For better enjoyment, you are able to edit the ringtone to achieve the effect you want, such as adjusting the ringtone volume, setting the fade-in/fade-out effect of the ringtone and trimming the ringtone length freely. Four interface languages - English, Japanese, German and French - make it convenient for everyone to use.

In one word, 4Videosoft iPhone Ringtone Maker is the best assistant for you to create the customized ringtone for your iPhone. Download this miracle software for free from the following website: http://www.4videosoft.com/iphone-ringtone-maker.html.

System Requirements

OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7

Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more

About 4Videosoft Studio

4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com. 

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or pr@4videosoft.com;

Web Site: http://www.4videosoft.com

With a Single Click, Zeeblio Users can Optimize their Websites for Mobile Devices

Tripod starts the New Year off with an exciting update for customers

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripod.com announces a new feature for the New Year offered exclusively through their website builder, Zeeblio. This will allow customers' published websites to be turned into mobile-friendly versions when viewed on smartphones and smaller-screened tablets.

True to the Tripod and Zeeblio promise, they make it as easy as possible to manage your online presence. The process of converting your Zeeblio website is a single check box in the editor that says "Turn On Mobile Layout." This feature doesn't just shrink your site; it actually allows you to customize content you want displayed when viewed from mobile devices.

Kelly O'Hara, Product Manager of Web Publishing, explained, "The number of consumers that access the web via mobile phones continues to grow, and our customers need great-looking, mobile-friendly sites to be successful. We're excited about this new feature because now Zeeblio is not just the easiest way to make an awesome website, it's also the easiest way to create a fantastic mobile site, too."

Just like the website builder, this mobilization feature has been built 100% by the team at Tripod. Looking for more information? Check out the website.

ABOUT TRIPOD
Tripod has been helping people grow online since 1995. Whether it's for a small business, organization, or personal website, Tripod provides the tools and services customers need to build a professional-looking website. Our "easy to do-it-yourself" mentality is what has allowed us to remain a popular website building destination.

ABOUT LYCOS
Lycos, Inc. owns and operates multiple websites that foster online communities, including Tripod, Gamesville, HotBot, and Angelfire. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Ybrant Digital, Lycos is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Ybrant Digital is headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and has a global presence with offices in 20 countries http://www.ybrantdigital.com

SOURCE  Lycos, Inc.

Lycos, Inc.

CONTACT: Jessica Canary, +1-781-370-2667, jessica.canary@lycos-inc.com

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

Maxim's 3D Integration Technology Enables Industry's Smallest Class D Amplifier Solution

Maxim Integrated Products introduces a 1mm x 1mm audio amplifier which saves at least 25% board space for mobile applications.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX98314, the industry's first mono, 3.2W, Class D amplifier with integrated input coupling capacitors.

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With the integrated input capacitors, the MAX98314 fits in a small 1mm x 1mm solution size and saves at least 25% board space. The part is ideal for applications where PCB area is critical, such as portable electronic products including mobile phones, portable audio applications, notebooks, MP3 players, netbooks, and VoIP phones.

"Maxim has taken advantage of its truly innovative 3D process, opening the doors to countless possibilities for future solutions that enhance mobile devices. There is no better or smaller amplifier than the MAX98314 for your portable design needs," said Kristy Lypen, director of business management for Maxim.

The MAX98314's integrated capacitors provide better voltage-independence and matching than standard Class D amplifiers with external input capacitors.  With excellent linearity, this Class D amplifier improves the system power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR) and enhances performance at low frequencies.

This 3.2W amplifier provides Class AB audio performance with Class D efficiency. Its higher efficiency and low quiescent current extend battery life and make it a low-power solution. It offers improved sound quality because the low noise floor and click-and-pop suppression techniques ensure that there is no audible noise--unless there is supposed to be. The MAX98314 is part of Maxim's broad portfolio of audio solutions that advance audio quality in mobile products. 

About Maxim Integrated Products
Maxim makes highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Maxim reported revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for fiscal 2011. For more information, go to http://www.maxim-ic.com.

SOURCE  Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

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Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

CONTACT: Ferda Millan, +1-408-470-5581, ferda.millan@maxim-ic.com

Web Site: http://www.maxim-ic.com

Symmetricom Delivers Multi-Sync Capability on Industry Leading TimeProvider® 5000 Master Clock for Carrier Ethernet and LTE

Expanded solution adds NTP and SyncE to industry leading IEEE 1588 Grandmaster platform

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom(®), Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced new capabilities for its TimeProvider® 5000, a leading carrier-grade IEEE 1588-2008 Grandmaster Clock built to handle stringent frequency and phase requirements of  next generation networks.

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Major enhancements include the addition of carrier-grade Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and T1/E1 support to its industry leading Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization platform. Service providers can ensure they have the necessary timing protocols for 4G/LTE services. The TimeProvider® 5000 Master Clock is the first solution of its kind supporting legacy networks that will enable service providers to deploy the necessary synchronization protocols to support next generation services.

"The transition to Ethernet and the convergence of IP-based voice, data and video are placing new demands on network synchronization," said Daryl Inniss, Components Practice Leader at Ovum. "Upcoming rollouts of 4G/LTE mobile networks are also adding new and unique timing demand on wireless backhaul. The forward looking approach that Symmetricom is taking with its products and enhancements with the TimeProvider® 5000 is well targeted to provide operators with solutions for the next wave of carrier services and network technologies."

Benefits that the TimeProvider® 5000 IEEE 1588 Master Clock delivers:

    --  Multi-Sync Operation:
        --  Simultaneously supports PTP 1588, SyncE, T1/E1 and NTP
        --  Adds scalable expansion box support to industry leading
            TimeProvider® 5000 Grandmaster to support LTE FDD and TDD
            synchronization requirements:
            --  TimeProvider Expansion 10 - SyncE plus PTP phase profile support
                for LTE-TDD
            --  TimeProvider Expansion 30 - E1 plus Time of Day (TOD) sync
                outputs
    --  Capacity:
        --  Solution can support up to 1000 PTP clients (ITU-T G.8265.1
            Frequency Profile)
        --  Up to 10 expansion shelves with a TimeProvider® 5000 Grandmaster
        --  Each TimeProvider® Expansion 30 shelf adds 12 E1 and 12 1PPS/TOD
            (time-of-day) ports to the configuration
        --  The TimeProvider® Expansion 10 shelf adds 16 Ethernet ports capable
            of supporting IEEE 1588 Layer 2 precision timestamps for LTE-TDD
            phase synchronization requirements and SyncE physical layer
            frequency synchronization. It is compliant with the ITU-T G.8275.1
            telecom profile delivering time and phase synchronization now in
            development.
"The demand for bandwidth has grown exponentially, driving the need for increased capacity from mobile operators and the subsequent deployment of 4G/LTE supporting small cells and femtocells," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing for Symmetricom. "The TimeProvider® 5000 Master Clock is the industry's first solution to deliver multi-sync capabilities with massive scale on a single platform to support the sync requirements of next generation networks."

For more information visit: http://www.symmetricom.com/products/ieee-1588-ptp-solutions/ptp-servers/TimeProvider-5000-and-TimeProvider-Expansion/

About Symmetricom, Inc.Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS(®) timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

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SOURCE  Symmetricom, Inc.

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Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH) Showcases its Cutting Edge Mobile Betting Platform at ICE 2012

GIBRALTAR, January 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH) is very proud to announce its first mobile betting
platform, designed specifically for leading smart phones and tablet devices. The new,
innovative and cutting edge HTML5 platform includes full banking and cashier functionality
and various personalization elements, which allow operators to interact with their players
effectively. The overall gaming experience is further enhanced with quick navigation and
smart search functionality.

    The application was also designed to comply with strict regulatory guidelines
including the use of GPS location to ensure players are wagering from an authorised
location.

    "This is a very exciting milestone for SBTECH, our partners and their punters, and I
am confident that our mobile betting application will be very well received as the
usability and total experience is truly magnificent" says SBTECH CEO Itai Zak. "Today's
punters want to be a part of the action and to not only make bets during events but to see
those bets settled in real time, either while they're watching TV or watching events live.
The prevalence of iPhone, Android and other smart phones combined with the explosion in
tablets such as the iPad allows players to bet anywhere and anytime and mobile is the
obvious choice of channel."

    An outstanding mobile betting experience

    SBTECH will be demonstrating their mobile betting platform at ICE at London's Earl's
Court on January 24th - 26th.

    About Sports Betting Tech:

    Established in 2007, Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH) is a leading provider of interactive
sport betting solutions and services to traditional and regulated markets. The complete
offering includes an innovative, dynamic and highly customizable suite of turnkey and
fully managed online, mobile and offline solutions which push the frontiers of interactive
betting."

    http://www.sbtech.com

Source: Sports Betting Tech (SBTECH)

For further details or to request an interview contact: Sports Betting Tech, SBTech, Suites 7b & 8b, 50 Town Range, Gibraltar, info@sbtech.com, +359894260880