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Upsher-Smith Launches New Epilepsy-focused Website At AES Annual Meeting

Epilog.us Provides Epilepsy-Focused Educational Resource For Healthcare Professionals

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. [http://www.upsher-smith.com] today announced plans to launch its new epilepsy-focused educational website, http://www.Epilog.us, at the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual meeting, December 3-5, 2011.  The new website will be featured at the Upsher-Smith booth (# 102) and marks an important landmark in the Company's commitment to the epilepsy community.

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Epilog.us is an epilepsy-focused, disease awareness website offering healthcare professionals who treat epilepsy current evidence-based scientific data, modern therapy issues and expert insights provided by some of the field's most respected clinicians.

"Epilog.us provides healthcare professionals with targeted clinical information that may help inform their treatment decisions," said Tom Burke, Executive Vice President, Upsher-Smith.  "Epilog.us complements our overarching vision to become a leader in providing novel solutions for people with epilepsy.  We are proud to debut Epilog.us with the attendees at this year's AES annual meeting."

The site will feature regularly updated white papers, podcasts and interactive components addressing various epilepsy-related topics.  At launch, Epilog.us will feature information and data specifically related to Women and Epilepsy.  Future topics might include Epilepsy and Comorbidities, Monotherapy vs. Polytherapy, Brands and Generics in the treatment of epilepsy, and Drug Delivery Advances.

Upsher-Smith's Expanding CNS Pipeline

Upsher-Smith's central nervous system (CNS) pipeline includes a number of investigational drug programs for various indications within epilepsy, including USL255, USL261, and USL260.

About Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions.  Almost three million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy with about 200,000 new cases of epilepsy diagnosed each year.(1)( )

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., founded in 1919, is a rapidly growing, privately held pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and consumer products.  Upsher-Smith's product portfolio focuses in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and CNS diseases.  The company's focus is growing a CNS pipeline for diseases with significant unmet need, including epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.  To expand its CNS pipeline, Upsher-Smith seeks alliances and co-development programs, pursues licensing and acquisitions, and leverages its core competency in formulation development.  For more information, visit http://www.upsher-smith.com.

(1) Epilepsy Foundation. Available at: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/.  Accessed on March 18, 2011.

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Web Site: http://www.upsher-smith.com

AT&T, the Exclusive Wireless Provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Scores More Coverage for Fans

New Equipment Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage at Heinz Field

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that it is now the exclusive wireless provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband coverage in Pittsburgh at Heinz Field by installing state-of-the-art antennas and radio equipment in the stadium. AT&T's investment means that Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be able to enjoy faster speeds and more coverage on their wireless phones - making it easier to check fantasy league stats, text friends or share photos while enjoying the game.

"We are excited about our new relationship with AT&T and the opportunity to provide our fans expanded service at Heinz Field," said Art Rooney II, president Pittsburgh Steelers.

"We're proud supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we're delighted to bring our customers a better wireless experience during home games. The additional capacity that we've added to our network at the stadium is specifically designed to support the type of network traffic we typically see from large crowds," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

As the exclusive wireless provider of the Steelers, AT&T is bringing fans a new way to stay connected to the team. Steelers Nation Connect, presented by AT&T, includes the Steelers Game Day Plus App, Steelers Text Alerts and m.Steelers.com. The app features include streaming live action video from several angles on game day, the Steelers Radio Network broadcast and real-time game day stats from the NFL. Text alerts will send team news and updated scores right to fans' phones, and the Steelers mobile site will feature team news, video and pictures on the go.

"Steelers Nation Connect will make sure that you get access to game day action - whether your seats are in the 500 level, on the 50-yard line or at home on the couch. It's modern day football at its finest - all in the palm of your hand," added Evans.

The newly installed equipment, which also benefits AT&T customers attending other events at Heinz Field, consists of three antennas which break the stadium into zones, ultimately allowing the network to support more traffic.

AT&T is an industry pioneer in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with  more than 29,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer.

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

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

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2011 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.
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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brandy Bell-Truskey of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-610-322-3461, brandy.bell-truskey@att.com

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

RentJuice Unveils JuicePress, Enables Turnkey Websites for Real Estate Pros

New platform integrates with WordPress, helps customers differentiate from competitors and gain flexibility

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RentJuice, the leading provider of rental marketing and networking tools for real estate brokerages and property managers, today unveiled JuicePress, a platform integrated with WordPress that enables turnkey websites for RentJuice customers to differentiate from competitors and connect instantly with prospective tenants.

WordPress is a website publishing platform that includes a template system and accommodates hundreds of plug-ins, both buildable and downloadable. The software is used by over 14.7 percent of Alexa Internet's "top 1 million" websites and, as of August 2011, powers 22 percent of all new websites. WordPress is currently the most popular content management system (CMS) in use on the Internet and has hundreds of thousands of developers innovating on the platform. As a result, JuicePress users will be able to easily create comprehensive websites that are ready for immediate use, that are optimized for search engines and that enable differentiation from competitors - like RentJuice, WordPress is completely customizable.

Saving users time, the new offering instantly populates JuicePress websites with a customer's property availabilities and sends prospect inquiries directly into RentJuice's lead management system. Real estate sales can be integrated on the platform, as well.

"JuicePress is a big deal to my business, because it has saved me thousands of dollars that it would cost to have someone else build a website that meets my unique professionals needs, such as marketing my ever-changing rental inventory," said RentJuice customer and Leasing Manager for RentSFnow David Chesnosky. "JuicePress fuses the simplicity of RentJuice with the power of WordPress."

JuicePress is the latest addition to RentJuice's core products. RentJuice Free is an online platform that allows property managers and landlords to instantly share their availabilities with partner agencies to shorten vacancies and improve communication. The Company also offers RentJuice Pro, a paid upgrade that provides agents, brokers and leasing offices a "virtual rental office." From powering a leasing agent's Facebook page to offering outsourced data entry and enabling automatic ad syndication to more than 20 consumer websites such as Zillow and Trulia, RentJuice makes every step of the rental process simpler.

"We aim to provide our customers with the very best tools for their rental marketing needs," said RentJuice CEO David Vivero. "JuicePress is the next milestone in this ongoing mission. Many rental professionals' websites end up looking the same and have the same functionality. JuicePress helps our customers break the mold and establish a strong, unique web presence, which is crucial to success in today's digital society."

For more information on RentJuice's tools for rental professionals, visit http://www.rentjuice.com.

About RentJuice
RentJuice was founded in 2009 by CEO David Vivero and CTO Kunal Shah and is led by a team that helped grow companies like Salesforce.com, Market Leader, Vimeo and CollegeHumor. The Company pioneered the online software category Rental Relationship Management (RRM) and currently serves the Boston, Chicago, Miami and New York markets.

For more information contact:
Lauren DuBois
(917) 573-2485
lauren@rentjuice.com

SOURCE  RentJuice

RentJuice

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

Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks Sell Advanced Wireless Spectrum to Verizon Wireless for $3.6 Billion

The Companies Also Announce Commercial Agreements That Will Deliver Mobile Products to Consumers

PHILADELPHIA, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., NEW YORK and ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SpectrumCo, LLC, a joint venture between Comcast Corporation, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks, today announced it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Verizon Wireless will acquire its 122 Advanced Wireless Services spectrum licenses covering 259 million POPs for $3.6 billion.  Comcast owns 63.6% of SpectrumCo and will receive approximately $2.3 billion from the sale.  Time Warner Cable owns 31.2% of SpectrumCo and will receive approximately $1.1 billion.  Bright House Networks owns 5.3% of SpectrumCo and will receive approximately $189 million. 

The agreement comes at a time when consumer demand for wireless services and bandwidth is increasing rapidly.  This sale of spectrum is an important step toward ensuring that the needs and desires of consumers for additional mobile services will not be thwarted by the current spectrum shortage.  While government action to free more spectrum is expected, this transaction ensures that the spectrum which is already available for mobile services is used effectively to serve customers. 

The companies also announced that they have entered into several agreements, providing for the sale of various products and services.  Through these agreements, the cable companies, on the one hand, and Verizon Wireless, on the other, will become agents to sell one another's products and, over time, the cable companies will have the option of selling Verizon Wireless' service on a wholesale basis.  Additionally, the cable companies and Verizon Wireless have formed an innovation technology joint venture for the development of technology to better integrate wireline and wireless products and services.

Neil Smit, President of Comcast Cable, said, "These agreements, together with our Wi-Fi plans, enable us to execute a comprehensive, long-term wireless strategy and expand our focus on providing mobility to our Xfinity services.  We're excited about this partnership with Verizon Wireless and the future innovations we will bring to consumers."

Dan Mead, President and CEO of Verizon Wireless, said, "Americans deserve excellence from a wireless service provider, and innovative wireless companies plan ahead in order to deliver on that expectation.  Spectrum is the raw material on which wireless networks are built, and buying the AWS spectrum now solidifies our network leadership into the future, and will enable us to bring even better 4G LTE products and services to our customers.  American businesses and consumers can have confidence that the best wireless network has the foundational resources to deliver on that promise."

Time Warner Cable President and Chief Operating Officer Rob Marcus said, "We're excited to be able to offer the nation's best wireless services to our customers and to have Verizon Wireless as a sales channel for our superb wireline services.   We're also pleased to have obtained an attractive price for the spectrum we're selling."

Bright House Networks CEO Steve Miron added, "We are always looking for ways to provide new and exciting product offerings for our customers.  We look forward to working with our partners through these agreements toward achieving that end goal to add additional value for our customers."

SpectrumCo's sale and transfer of its advanced wireless spectrum to Verizon Wireless is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission and review under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act and other customary conditions. 

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the world's leading media, entertainment and communications companies.  Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable Communications and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal.  Comcast Cable Communications is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers.  Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network.  The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.  To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and phone services in the United States, connecting more than 14 million customers to entertainment, information and each other.  Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to wireless carriers and, through its NaviSite subsidiary, managed and outsourced information technology solutions and cloud services.  Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions.  More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at http://www.timewarnercable.com, http://www.twcbc.com, http://www.navisite.com, and http://www.twcmedia.com.

About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.  Bright House Networks serves more than 2.4 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services.  The company also offers a full suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes.  Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions.  Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets.  For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, please visit (http://www.brighthouse.com).

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: CONTACT: VERIZON WIRELESS: Peter Thonis, +1-212-395-2355, Peter.Thonis@Verizon.com; COMCAST: Jennifer Khoury, +1-215-286-7408, Jennifer_Khoury@Comcast.com, or John Demming, +1-215-286-8011, John_Demming@Comcast.com; TIME WARNER CABLE: Justin Venech, +1-212-364-8242, Justin.Venech@twc.com, or Alex Dudley, +1-212-364-8229, Alex.Dudley@twcable.com; BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS: Kimberly Maki, +1-407-210-3177, Kimberly.Maki@mybrighthouse.com

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

LG Mobile and AT&T Debut Nation's First 4.5-inch True HD AH-IPS Mobile Display With LG Nitro HD

LG Nitro(TM) HD Provides Brilliant High-Definition Display, Lightning-Fast Processing Speeds and AT&T 4G LTE Capabilities

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Mobile with celebrity photographer Tyler Shields ushered in the next evolution of mobile device display technology last night during the launch event for LG Nitro HD, the first smartphone in AT&T's portfolio with a True HD AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display. Taking place at the ultra modern New Museum in New York's SoHo district, guests were able to experience the advantages of LG Nitro HD and its striking 4.5-inch display first-hand, which will be available in AT&T stores and online Dec. 4 for $249.99 with a two-year contract.

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Highlighting the benefits of LG Nitro HD's strikingly bright and crystal-clear display, LG Mobile worked with celebrity photographer Tyler Shields to host the exclusive launch event at the New Museum. Drawing upon his years of photography and directing experience, Tyler Shields helped bring LG Nitro HD's cutting-edge display to life with a one-of-a-kind art exhibit. The exhibit featured highly detailed portraits and edgy images, for which Tyler is known, as well as a specially commissioned photograph Shields created using only an LG Nitro HD mobile device.

"With premiere devices like LG Nitro HD, LG is demonstrating leadership in a new frontier of mobile technology," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "LG Nitro HD is the first mobile device in the United States to feature LG's True HD AH-IPS technology, which allows it to boast one of the largest and most stunning displays available on a smartphone today. It was also important that LG partner with an ambassador like Tyler Shields, whose photography talents allow us to further showcase the exceptionally vibrant and clear display only LG Nitro HD can offer."

Taking advantage of LG's new proprietary True HD technology, LG Nitro HD's 4.5-inch AH-IPS display supports resolutions up to 1280 X 720 pixels and offers unrivaled color accuracy, brightness, battery efficiency and performance. LG Nitro HD's 500 nit display luminance allows for clear viewing in direct sunlight and RGB stripe pixels deliver incredibly accurate true-to-life color rendering.

LG Nitro HD also is equipped with a Qualcomm Dual-Core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, which offers incredibly quick speed, power and efficiency in a slim design (5.27" X 2.67" X 0.41"). LG Nitro HD multitasks seamlessly and with AT&T 4G LTE and HSPA+ where available, it easily browses even the most content-heavy websites and runs HD games with ease, including HD gaming from the Gameloft HD game store and Zynga Poker HD.

An 8 mega-pixel HD camera and 20 GB of total memory (4 GB on-board plus 16 GB of included microSD memory) allows users to capture and view crystal-clear True HD images and video. Wi-Fi Direct(TM) technology and DLNA® features offer multiple wireless HD content streaming options, making it easier and faster than ever to share HD content with the people and networks that matter the most.

Be one of the first to experience the phenomenon of LG Nitro HD on Dec. 4, available exclusively in AT&T stores and online for just $249.99 with a two-year contract. For more information, please visit LGUSA.com/NitroHD.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  LG Electronics Inc, LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc, Chaz Abbott, +1-858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com; LG-One, Erica Samadani, +1-310-280-2456, erica.samadani@lg-one.com

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

American Greetings Makes it Even Easier to Find the Perfect Card this Holiday Season

Preview What's Available at Retail and Find Fun New Ways to Connect at AmericanGreetings.com

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, whether you're looking for the perfect greeting for their mailbox or inbox, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has everything you need at  AmericanGreetings.com. Visitors to the popular site can preview the latest Christmas cards available at their favorite retailers as well as send personalized paper cards, the best collection of ecards, and all-new versions of the popular Pics and Wishes multimedia greetings to make anyone's season bright.

The In Stores page at AmericanGreetings.com highlights the latest products while offering a convenient way for consumers to find the nearest retailer and take advantage of special promotions. Right now those visiting the site can download a coupon good for $1 off any 3 cards purchased anywhere American Greetings products are sold this holiday season.

With the new personalized paper greeting cards option, shoppers can find the perfect card, customize it with their own message and favorite photos, and mail it to their recipient right from the site. For an added bonus, right now those sending personalized cards from AmericanGreetings.com can take advantage of a special offer and save 50 percent and receive free shipping when entering promo code PHOTO50 at checkout (this offer is valid until 12/5.)

This year's collection of ecards includes something for everyone on your list and offers a great way to connect with even more friends and family this holiday season. Choose from a wide variety of captions and enhance with custom features including add-a-photo, personalize text, talking ecards and those designed specifically for Facebook and mobile sending.

Those looking to make a real impression this holiday season need look no further than Pics and Wishes. These unique multimedia greetings allow users to create a one-of-a-kind experience by enhancing beautiful seasonal templates with everything from videos and photos to their own voice. Consumers can choose from 10 all-new designs to surprise and delight family and friends all season long.

To check out all of the ways you can connect this holiday season with AmericanGreetings.com, visit the site at http://www.americangreetings.com. For more information on American Greetings, including store locations, please visit us at http://www.americangreetings.com/greeting-cards/in-stores/. You can also follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AmericanGreetings and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/amgreetings.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love.  The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards.  American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company's online division).  In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.   For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

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American Greetings Corporation

CONTACT: Frank Cirillo of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x4806, frank.cirillo@amgreetings.com

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

Bitauto Adds Digital Point-of-Sale Tools to Marketing and CRM Solutions Through Acquisition of Bitcar

BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) ("Bitauto" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Internet content and marketing services for China's fast-growing automotive industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity interest in Beijing Bitcar Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Bitcar") in an all-cash transaction that values Bitcar at between RMB 45 million and RMB 63 million. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2011.

Founded in 2008, Bitcar was one of the first providers of mobile Internet enabled sales tools for the automotive industry in China. Its customizable mobile application, B-WORLD, allows sales people at auto dealers to manage the customer relationship process on handheld devices, such as the iPad and other tablet computers. Today Bitcar is a market leader in terms of revenue and market share, and many sales staff in the dealer networks of internationally renowned car makers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Hyundai and Honda are benefiting from Bitcar's CRM solutions. The acquisition enables Bitauto to integrate Bitcar's digital point-of-sale CRM solutions with Easypass, its existing online marketing platform. The integration should enable Bitauto's dealer customers to not only manage sales opportunities via the Company's online platform but also expand into managing face-to-face sales opportunities in their dealerships.

William Li, chairman and CEO of Bitauto, commented, "The acquisition will enable our customers to enhance the overall execution of their sales and marketing strategies, and also expands our potential customer base to include the sales staff at auto dealers across China. I'm confident that, as we integrate Bitcar more closely with our existing online marketing platform, more auto dealers will rely on our services, and that this will drive strong growth for Bitauto in the years to come."

Andy Zhang, chief financial officer of Bitauto, commented, "This acquisition is not expected to have any impact on our previously announced guidance for the fourth quarter of 2011. In the medium to long term, we expect that this transaction will have a positive impact on Bitauto's financial performance. Bitauto is committed to further developing our online and in-store marketing and CRM solutions and promoting synergies between Bitcar and Bitauto's existing suite of online solutions. We are confident that this strategy will enable us to solidify our industry leadership and maintain sustainable growth in the long term."

Prior to the consummation of the acquisition, Bitcar was owned by William Li, chairman and CEO of Bitauto, and Weihai Qu, director and senior vice president of Bitauto. The acquisition and terms of the acquisition agreement have been approved by the audit committee and the board of directors of the Company. The acquisition price represents the fair value of Bitcar as measured by its existing sales contracts and projected revenues for 2012, and is supported by an independent third party valuation. Upon the execution of the agreement, Bitauto will make an initial payment of RMB 45 million, followed by a contingent consideration amounting to the difference between Bitcar's audited IFRS fiscal 2012 revenues and the initial payment of RMB 45 million, subject to a total consideration cap of RMB 63 million.

About Bitauto Holdings Limited

Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) is a leading provider of Internet content and marketing services for China's fast-growing automotive industry. The Company's bitauto.com and ucar.cn websites provide consumers with up-to-date new and used automobile pricing information, specifications, reviews and consumer feedback. The Company also distributes its dealer customers' automobile pricing and promotional information through its partner websites, including major portals operated by Tencent, Sina, Netease, Yahoo China and Tom Online, as well as social networking websites Renren and Kaixin.

Bitauto manages its businesses in three segments, namely bitauto.com business, ucar.cn business and digital marketing solutions business. The Company's bitauto.com business provides subscription services to new automobile dealers that enable them to list pricing and promotional information on the Company's bitauto.com website and partner websites. The Company also provides advertising services to dealers and automakers on its bitauto.com website. The Company's ucar.cn business provides listing services to used automobile dealers that enable them to display used automobile inventory information on the Company's ucar.cn website and partner websites. The Company also provides advertising services to used automobile dealers and automakers with certified pre-owned automobile programs on its ucar.cn website. The Company's digital marketing solutions business provides automakers with one-stop digital marketing solutions, including website creation and maintenance, online public relations, online marketing campaigns and advertising agent services.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Bitauto's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Bitauto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Bitauto's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: our goals and strategies; our future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the automobile industry and the Internet marketing industry in China; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our services and service delivery model;  our expectations regarding enhancing our brand recognition; our expectations regarding keeping and strengthening our relationships with major customers, partner websites and media vendors; relevant government policies and regulations relating to our businesses, automobile purchases and ownership in China; our ability to attract and retain quality employees; our ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; competition in our industry in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions in China; and our ability to effectively protect our intellectual property rights and not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Bitauto's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Bitauto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Bitauto undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
    Beijing
    IR Department
    Bitauto Holdings Limited
    +86 (10) 6849-2145
    ir@bitauto.com

    Martin Reidy
    Brunswick Group LLP
    +86 (10) 6566-2256
    bitauto@brunswickgroup.com

    New York
    Cindy Zheng
    Brunswick Group LLP
    +1 (212) 333-3810
    bitauto@brunswickgroup.com

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Jacobs Announces Acquisition IT Firm Unique World

Acquisition enhances Jacobs' IT business in Australia

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it has acquired Unique World, an information technology (IT) services company based in Sydney, Australia.

Officials did not disclose the terms of the agreement.

The acquisition allows Jacobs to expand its capabilities in Australia to include IT services, as well as to expand its services with existing customers such as mining and minerals clients, the Department of Defense and other public sector agencies and commercial businesses.

Jacobs views IT services to be a particularly strong market, and this acquisition aligns with Jacobs' strategy to grow key markets in new and existing locations outside of the U.S.

In making the announcement, Jacobs President and CEO Craig Martinstated, "Unique World is comprised of a strong, engaged team with solid delivery focus. Their strengths are a great complement to Jacobs and to our mutually client-focused culture."

Unique World CEO Eddie Geller stated, "By joining Jacobs we're expanding our global resource base and broadly enhancing our capabilities. This is a tremendous opportunity for both the clients and employees of Unique World."

Unique World's IT services concentrate on information and knowledge management; enterprise collaboration and intranets and portals solutions using Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our 2011 Form 10-K, and in particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.  We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

For additional information contact:

          John W. Prosser

          626.578.6803

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WD Updates December Quarter Outlook, Reports on Recovery Effort in Thailand

Hard Drive Production Resumed This Week in Thailand

Head Slider Production Expected in March Quarter in Both Thailand and Malaysia

Acquisition of HGST Now Expected to Close in March Quarter

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Digital Corp. (NYSE:WDC) today is updating its financial outlook for the December quarter and the progress to date of its operations recovery effort in Thailand. The company is also providing its view of the industry conditions for the December 2011 quarter and beyond.

Company Fiscal Q2 Outlook:

For the December quarter, the company now expects revenue of at least $1.8 billion and gross margins above the high end of its business model range of 18 percent to 23 percent, and operating expenses of approximately $265 million, exclusive of unusual charges related to the floods, acquisition-related expenses and litigation. Unusual charges related to the floods are expected to be in the range of $225 million to $275 million for the December quarter, exclusive of any insurance recovery. The company expects to file a property damage claim of at least $50 million and an additional claim for business interruption during the December quarter. The accounting treatment of these claims is dependent on their status as of the end of the quarter. The company expects acquisition related charges in the December quarter of approximately $15 million.

The company will be vigorously contesting the arbitration decision announced November 21, 2011, in the legal matter with Seagate and has not yet determined the accounting treatment associated with this matter.

The company expects to maintain its net cash position flat with prior quarter end.

Thailand Flood Recovery Effort:

"The passion, perseverance, ingenuity and execution exhibited by the WD team has been extraordinary and enabled us to make substantial progress in partially restoring our operations in Thailand, well in advance of our earliest expectations when the floods hit," said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer of WD. "Much work remains to be done but we couldn't be more pleased with the effort and results thus far, including tremendous support from our supply partners and strategic customers."

Specifically, the company indicated it:

    --  The company's other Thailand hard drive facilities at Navanakorn remain
        under approximately two feet of water. The industrial estate is expected
        to be pumped dry within ten days at which point the work of
        decontamination and refurbishment will commence.
    --  Expects to recommence head slider production in BPI in the March 2012
        quarter (Q3 FY'12) and also begin production in a new WD slider fab
        location in Penang, Malaysia, in the same time frame; and
    --  Has removed all submerged slider manufacturing equipment from the BPI
        facilities for assessment, decontamination and refurbishment and has
        commenced decontamination and restoration of its remaining buildings in
        BPI;
    --  Re-started production of hard drives this week in one of its buildings
        in Bang Pa-in (BPI), Thailand, one week ahead of internal schedules.
        This facility had been submerged in some six feet of water since October
        15, the estate was pumped dry on November 17, main power was restored on
        November 26 and production restarted November 30;
Industry Conditions:

The company believes that hard drive industry shipments in the December quarter will be limited to approximately 120 million units due to production and supply constraints related to the historic flooding in Thailand. This includes units that were in inventory at the beginning of the quarter. The company believes that demand for the December quarter is in the range of 170 million to 180 million units. The company believes that significant industry supply constraints will continue in the March quarter and beyond.

HGST Acquisition Status Update:

In connection with its planned acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, the company is working to satisfy the remedy provision included in the European Commission's recent conditional approval of the transaction and to obtain approvals from the remaining regulatory authorities. Subject to completing these actions, the company is now expecting to close the transaction by March 2012.

The company is not hosting a conference call to discuss today's updates.

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and home entertainment products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital(®) and WD(®) brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com)to access a variety of financial and investor information.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning the industry demand in the December 2011 <font size="2" face="Arial">quarter</font> and the industry's ability to meet that demand in this and future quarters; the company's anticipated revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, acquisition related expenses and the maintenance of its cash position; the amount of its property insurance claim and business interruption claim; the timing of its expected recommencement of head slider production in Thailand and the timing of expected commencement of production in a new slider fab location in Malaysia; the timing of expected commencement of decontamination and refurbishment efforts at its Navanakorn hard drive facility; and the expected timing of its planned acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including the impact of continued uncertainty and volatility in global economic conditions; supply and demand conditions in the hard drive industry; the extent of damage to the company's and suppliers' facilities and equipment related to the flooding in Thailand; uncertainties about the timeframe for the restoration of the company's operations in Thailand as well as associated costs for such restoration; uncertainties concerning the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components and the adverse impacts of the Thailand flooding on such availability and associated costs; delays in or failure to obtain any required regulatory approvals with respect to the company's planned acquisition of Hitachi GST, or failure to consummate or delay in consummating the transaction for other reasons; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; uncertainties related to the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; business conditions and growth in the various hard drive markets; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the company's recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on Oct. 28, 2011, to which your attention is directed. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.  All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Bob Blair, Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, robert.blair@wdc.com, or Steve Shattuck, Public Relations, +1-949-672-7817, steve.shattuck@wdc.com

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

Waterproof Neptune Sound Processor From Advanced Bionics Approved in United States and Canada

-- Neptune, the world's first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients, is now approved in US and Canada --

Waterproof Neptune Sound Processor From Advanced Bionics Approved in United States and Canada

-- Neptune, the world's first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients, is now approved in US and Canada --

VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear implant technology, announced today that it received approval in the United States and Canada for Neptune(TM)*, the world's first and only swimmable, waterproof sound processor.

Intended for swimming and bathing, Neptune is designed to help cochlear implant recipients hear in and out of the water. Recipients using other products on the market remove their processor when they swim or bathe, which means they miss out on important safety instructions and opportunities for language development because they are not hearing during those times. Developed for all weather, terrain, ages and lifestyles, Neptune allows recipients to enjoy an abundance of water and sports activities thanks to its durable, waterproof design. Parents of pediatric recipients will appreciate the bonding and learning that comes with hearing during bath time, as well as the safety of hearing in the pool.

Designed after the chic styling of popular consumer electronics, the lightweight Neptune processor also features the industry's first freestyle(TM) design, allowing recipients to hear the world of sound with the comfort and beauty of nothing on the ear. Neptune's freestyle design is a new wearing category for the cochlear implant industry, giving recipients the ability to choose their wearing style. With the variety of convenient accessories, recipients can wear the Neptune processor anywhere and way they choose, such as in the hair, on an arm, under a collar, in a pocket--a high level of flexibility not available in the market until now. Neptune also comes in a wide range of fashion-forward colors for matching it to wardrobes or showing it off. And for those who prefer a more discreet look, it can also be easily tucked away. Parents will appreciate the many features included to ensure that Neptune is the perfect choice for small children, including removable controls that make it tamper-proof so that children can always hear their best.

Advanced Bionics was able to develop these industry firsts without compromising hearing performance. Neptune is fully compatible with the most advanced hearing technology, including ClearVoice(TM), HiRes Fidelity 120(TM) and AutoSound(TM), which are only available from AB.* These sophisticated sound processing strategies are designed to deliver the best hearing performance in real-world environments where recipients would otherwise struggle, such as busy offices, loud playgrounds, music recitals and crowded restaurants.

Neptune garnered an enthusiastic response from the cochlear implant professional community when it was announced at this year's European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI) in Athens, Greece and the 13(th) Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children that took place in Chicago, IL, USA.

For more information about Neptune, contact a local Advanced Bionics representative or visit http://www.advancedbionics.com.

About Advanced Bionics

Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear implant systems in the world. Founded in 1993 and a subsidiary of the Sonova Group since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that allows recipients to hear their best.

AB offers the most sophisticated cochlear implant system on the market, the HiResolution((TM)  )Bionic Ear System, with five times more sound resolution than its competitors, designed to help recipients hear in noisy settings and enjoy the full dimensions of music.

With sales in over 50 countries and a proven track record for developing high-performing, state-of-the-art products, AB's talented group of technologists and professionals from all over the world are driven to succeed, work with integrity and stay firmly committed to quality.

To learn more about AB and its innovative cochlear implant technology, please visit http://www.advancedbionics.com.

*Neptune is pending regulatory approval in markets outside of the United States and Canada. ClearVoice is pending regulatory approval in the United States. HiRes Fidelity 120 is not approved for pediatric use in the United States.

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Advanced Bionics

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E-Mon's New Smart Meters for Energy / Power Quality and BAS Integration Earn UL / CUL / ANSI Listings

New meters extend feature set, offer wider range of metering functions from basic to dual protocol, load control, net metering, expanded memory and storage, and more

LANGHORNE, Pa., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Mon, the electric submetering market leader and manufacturer of the widely installed E-Mon D-Mon® product line, announces the availability of four new Smart Meter Class devices.  E-Mon's new smart meters offer built-in communications, advanced energy information -- including 38 metering parameters -- and expanded communications functions. In addition to recently completing requirements for UL/CUL listing, the meters were certified by an independent testing lab as meeting ANSI C12.20 national accuracy standards of +/- 0.2 percent from 1-100 percent of rated load.

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Three of the meters -- the Class 3400, 5000 and Green Class Net Meter -- offer simultaneous dual-protocol communications for integration with multiple BAS systems, billing packages or M&V reporting. "This capability enables one meter to talk to two systems at the same time over industry-standard protocols," said Don Millstein, President and CEO. "This greatly enhances the value of any meter investment by allowing the user to obtain granular meter data from a single device acting as a separate billing meter and also as an independent building automation system meter."

To further facilitate cost-effective operation, the meters offer reduced-cost BAS protocol options. The individual features of each new meter include:

Class 3200 -- available now in a Multiple Meter Unit (MMU) version, the Class 3200 offers a 4-line LCD showing kWh; demand with peak date and time; power factor (%) per phase, real-time load in kW, Amps per phase and more. Meters include built-in RS-485 communications and come standard with EZ7 protocol for use with E-Mon Energy software in NEMA 4X enclosures for both indoor and outdoor use. Class 3200 meters are optionally available with Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP protocols.

Class 5000 -- offers everything the Class 3200 does, including dual-protocol functionality, Ethernet and more in a standalone, non-MMU configuration. The dual-protocol output allows operation for RS-485 and Ethernet communications simultaneously, along with independent communication with E-Mon's Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems and the Building Automation System (BAS) or other front-end monitoring system. Communication media choices include Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet IP or Lon-Works (TP). Also provided are two external inputs for gas, water, BTU or other pulse-output meters and a phase-loss alarm.

Class 3400 -- provides everything the Class 5000 does, but comes in a larger 6" x 8" enclosure equipped with a larger 4-line LCD display and is available with an optional expanded feature package that includes built-in functions for load control and two pulse outputs (one kWh and one kVARh).

Green Class Net Meter -- designed for applications requiring collection of net data, this meter provides the same feature set as the Class 5000 but adds kWh delivered, received and net kWh. It also includes dual-protocol functionality, Ethernet, pulse inputs and phase-loss alarming in a standalone, non-MMU configuration.

The new meters provide revenue-grade accuracy and operation with 3-phase, 3-wire (delta) and 3-phase, 4-wire (wye) circuits. Models are available for 208, 480 and 600 Volt applications with split-core current sensors from 100 Amps to 3200 Amps. Each meter class provides an MV-90-compatible configuration.

"The wide range of functionality offered by these meters allows users to select the model and feature set that best fits their needs, without paying for bells and whistles they may not need," Millstein noted.

For more information, contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or visit http://www.emon.com.

Price:                    Model and option dependent; consult factory

Availability:          Now

Delivery:               Off the shelf through distribution

About E-Mon

Established in 1981, E-Mon is the industry leader in solid-state electronic kilowatt-hour submeters, automatic meter reading software and other energy management products and services. Over 500,000 E-Mon products are installed worldwide for tenant billing, cost allocation, demand side management, energy conservation and load profiling across the spectrum of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental and multi-family residential facilities. E-Mon was acquired in 2010 by Honeywell Environmental and Combustion Controls (ECC), which operates under Honeywell's Automation and Controls Solutions business group. E-Mon continues as an active member of the Federal Energy Management Program task force, Alliance to Save Energy, Association of Energy Engineers, U.S. Green Building Council and other organizations. For further information, visit: http://www.emon.com. 

Editor Contact:
Suzy Abbott, Marketing Manager
E-Mon
850 Town Center Drive
Langhorne, PA 19047
Toll Free: 800-334-3666
Main: 215-752-0601; Fax: -3094
E-mail: info@emon.com
URL: http://www.emon.com

Agency Contact:
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WelComm, Inc.
7975 Raytheon Rd, Suite 340
San Diego, CA 92111
Main: 858-279-2100; Fax: -5400
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Charter Bringing More Power to Internet Users with Increased Download and Upload Speeds

Flagship service tier increased to 30 Mbps download with 4 Mbps upload

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A study conducted earlier this year(1) predicts the number of devices connected to IP networks will be double the global population in 2015. It was 2009 when Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) first increased Internet speeds for its customers at no cost, and today the company did it again for a fourth time - increasing download speeds and at least doubling upload speeds on its most popular Internet service tiers at no additional cost.

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Charter is answering the call from more users, devices, streams and apps seeking Internet connectivity with faster upload and download speeds, greater reliability and a superior experience.

In markets where Charter has deployed DOCSIS 3.0 technology, or approximately 95 percent of its Internet service area,the company is increasing Charter Internet Express download speeds from 12 megabits per second (Mbps) to up to 15 Mbps, and increasing upload speeds from 1 Mbps to up to 3 Mbps. Charter Internet Plus download speeds are being increased from 18 Mbps to up to 30 Mbps, and upload speeds are being increased from 2 Mbps to up to 4 Mbps. Charter's fastest residential offering is increasing from 60 Mbps download to up to 100 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload, and has been renamed Charter Internet Ultra100 to reflect the significant enhancement. Express and Plus speeds are also increasing in the remaining portions of Charter's service areas nationwide.

"The Internet is changing the way we watch TV, communicate with our friends and family, and engage in social and professional networks. When you're posting content online, we know it's important to have a fast, reliable connection, and we're committed to enabling the rapid sharing of content," said Rich DiGeronimo, Charter Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy. "With multiple connected devices in your home, you don't have to make tradeoffs with Charter Internet. You can use multiple gadgets simultaneously, and enjoy a rich experience with each one. The power of the Internet continues to grow, and Charter delivers more speed than ever."

Charter customer Stephen Bolen is the head of a household of three, with a continuously growing number of Internet-connected gadgets. "We've never had a problem scaling up, knowing that Charter Internet service would meet our demands," he says. "I'm usually browsing on my laptop, streaming video or uploading files to an FTP server for clients, while my wife browses on the tablet or her laptop. My daughter's data usage primarily comes from kids' shows and education apps."

Bolen grew up in the era of one-person-at-a-time on the desktop computer, and during that time no one could use the telephone. "That's all changed with Charter Internet," he says. "My family can be together, yet doing our own things. I'm glad my daughter is growing up this way."

"The value of the Internet can't be measured simply in megabits and gigabytes," said John Birrer, Charter's Senior Vice President, Customer Experience. "Our goal is to deliver the best experience with not only the fastest speeds, but also the most reliable, consistent Internet connectivity and highest quality customer service. Our customers deserve it, and we'll deliver it, now and in the future."

(1)Cisco® Visual Networking Index.

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About Charter
Charter is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TV® video entertainment programming, Charter Internet® access, and Charter Phone®. Charter Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at charter.com.

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CONTACT: media, Anita Lamont, +1-314-543-2215, or analysts, Robin Gutzler, +1-314-543-2389, both for Charter

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

Zions Bank Targets Millenial Market Through "Cheapster" Internet Reality Series

Innovative Web Videos Educate Young Adults Fearing Financial Decisions

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 1, 2011  /PRNewswire/ -- Putting new market research about the Millennial Generation into action, Zions Bank has launched an Internet reality series called Cheapster at Facebook.com/CheapsterTV. The innovative eight-part series follows young adults as they compete in a frugality contest for a $10,000 prize. For Zions Bank, it is the first campaign of its kind designed to educate Millennials through Facebook about financial products.

In 2011, Zions Bank concluded extensive research about its emerging market demographic, Millennials ages 13 to 28 years old. The bank found this audience is unaware of effective money-managing techniques, and some rely on extreme budgeting behaviors. Utilizing these findings, Zions Bank developed Cheapster as a nontraditional communication outlet to show Millennials firsthand how certain Zions Bank products are used. As contestants scrimp and save their way to the grand prize, the series also provides money-management tips to educate this generation as they financially prepare for the future.

Zions Bank engaged in research efforts among young adults consisting of thousands of responses from online surveys, in-depth interviews and parent focus groups. In their responses, Millennials  admitted they feel uneducated about certain banking products and view banking as a low priority but value the ability to receive financial updates on the go.

Additional research also indicates that this generation responds differently to financial situations than previous generations. According to the March 2011 MFS Investing Sentiment Survey, the 76.6 million young adults in the U.S. who fall in the Millennial Generation have spending power of $889.3 billion, but rarely carry cash and lack overall confidence in banking and financial decisions.

The Zions team used this research to reach Millenials through its Cheapster Web series. Each Cheapster episode features outrageous budgeting challenges in which cast members compete, such as dumpster diving or purchasing formal attire from a thrift store. Episodes are embedded with brief budgeting tactics and tips from Zions Bank employees to educate viewers. To promote the series, Zions Bank distributed 20,000 packages of ramen noodles to local college campuses in a guerilla marketing effort.

New episodes launch each Tuesday on Facebook.com/CheapsterTV, with the finale to be released on Dec. 13. The final winner will walk away with the grand prize of $10,000 and the "Ultimate Cheapster" title.

"From our research, we realized that Millennials have financial fears and are hesitant to follow previous banking trends, a key finding that shaped the way we communicate with them," said Rob Brough, Zions Bank executive vice president. "So we are reaching out to them to let them know that Zions Bank can be the financially serious bank for financially unserious consumers. Our message to them is: when you're ready to open a student checking account or take out a student loan, we have the resources and mindset to match your needs."

More information about Cheapster is available at Facebook.com/CheapsterTV and @Cheapstertv or by visiting http://www.Cheapster.tv.

About Zions Bank

Zions Bank, a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation operates 133 full-service branches throughout Utah and Idaho. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in small business lending and has consistently ranked as the No. 1 lender of U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans in Utah for the past 18 years and Idaho's Boise District for the past ten years. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of the Intermountain West for nearly 140 years. Additional information is available at http://www.zionsbank.com.

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Zions Bank

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Heidi Prokop, VP/Public Relations Manager of Zions Bank, +1-801-844-7915; or Ashley Murray, Public Relations Associate, Cheapster, +1-801-499-7334, for Zions Bank

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

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Zombies Available Now for All Apple Devices Via App Store

Fan-Favorite Zombie Saga Continues Today on iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch®

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Call of Duty® Zombies experience continues on the Apple iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch, as Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), launches Call of Duty®: Black Ops Zombies today. Adapted from Treyarch's best-selling console hit, Call of Duty®: Black Ops, and built specifically for Apple mobile devices, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies delivers a Zombies experience never before seen on mobile along with 50 levels of cult-favorite Dead-Ops Arcade, providing the ultimate undead challenge for fans of Call of Duty's signature Zombies mode. Featuring Voice Chat for a true Call of Duty style multiplayer experience, the title allows gamers to play solo or join a team of up to four to take down hordes of zombies.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies has been optimized for 3rd-generation devices and higher, allowing for unparalleled graphics and performance on a mobile device. As an iOS Universal App, the game operates the same whether played on iPhone, iPod or iPad, meaning a zombie's brain will splatter just as vividly on your iPhone4's Retina Display as on your iPad 2. Fans of the series should keep an eye out for ongoing updates to the game as the team will provide upgraded features, more fan-favorite maps, and other special surprises.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies game app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Ideaworks Game Studio, is available for $6.99 from the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id471063940.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:  Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook," "will,"  "could," "should," "would," "might," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, increasing concentration of titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment and market conditions within the video game industry, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as first-person action and massively multiplayer online games and preferences among competing hardware platforms, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, changing business models including digital and used games, competition, including from used games and other forms of entertainment, possible declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, litigation risks and associated costs, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other  factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.  Although these forward-looking statements are believed to be true when made, they may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Bianca Harzbecker, Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-496-5290, bianca.harzbecker@activision.com

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

New TrueFiling(TM) E-Filing Solution Lets Attorneys E-file to All Courts with a Single System

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageSoft, Inc., of Southfield, Mich., has announced the launch of TrueFiling(TM), a unified e-filing system that enables law firms to use a single source to file to multiple courts.

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With TrueFiling, documents flow from the Internet directly into the case, eliminating travel to and from the court to file cases and saving attorneys considerable time and expense. The 7x24, Web-based, configurable solution supports all case types for Circuit, District and Probate Courts.

"TrueFiling offers a modern Web interface that is intuitive and easy to use," said ImageSoft president Scott Bade.  "It enables law firms to make better use of their existing resources and provides greater confidence in the completeness of the case file due to fewer lost or misplaced paper documents."

The system's built-in electronic response features also facilitate and improve communication between the filer and the court.  TrueFiling provides an electronic audit trail for filings so that all parties are alerted when and if an event occurs.

Beyond savings and convenience, ImageSoft TrueFiling offers multiple advantages to law firms over other e-filing systems, including:

    --  Past filings are searchable
    --  Integration with local and state PDF forms reduces data entry, improves
        data integrity and workflow efficiency
    --  Offers a bundling feature that allows the filer to combine several
        filings into a single transaction
    --  Supports case initiation or filing to an open case
How TrueFiling(TM) Works

First-time users follow a simple online registration process, providing their contact information, email address and a secure password.  After logging in at http://www.truefiling.com, the user selects from a list of participating courts and then picks one of three options:

    --  Serve parties without filing
    --  File into an existing case
    --  Initiate a case
To initiate a case, the system provides the necessary forms for the user to complete online.  The filer may also attach any number of supporting documents to include with the filing.

To file into an existing case, the user searches by party, description or docket number, then attaches the required documents.  Parties can be added for optional electronic service, which delivers an electronic link to court-stamped documents via email.  Users may perform electronic service on documents that are filed with the court or on unfiled documents.

"TrueFiling allows attorneys to create filings at their convenience and on their schedule.  Attorneys will find TrueFiling extremely convenient and transparent, and using it will result in more efficient handing of case filings by the courts," said Bade.

About ImageSoft

An award-winning company, ImageSoft, Inc., provides technology solutions to automate, streamline and improve workplace processes, increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and save time and money.  ImageSoft serves customers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  Its markets include government, the courts, healthcare, insurance companies, educational institutions, and manufacturers.  For more information visit http://www.imagesoftinc.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Beverly Lyons, ImageSoft, Inc., +1-248-948-8100 X. 330, blyons@imagesoft.com

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

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement After the Mark-Up of the JOBS Act of 2011 by the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the mark-up of the Jumpstarting Opportunity with Broadband Spectrum (JOBS) Act of 2011 by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, CTIA-The Wireless Association ® President and CEO Steve Largent released this statement:

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"CTIA is pleased that the subcommittee approved the JOBS Act to authorize incentive auctions and free additional spectrum for wireless broadband services. We thank Subcommittee Chairman Walden and Chairman Upton for their leadership in moving the bill through today's mark-up. We look forward to seeing this important legislation considered by the full Energy and Commerce Committee as soon as possible."

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

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CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207

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

UBM Electronics and RapidBuyr Announce Partnership to Offer Daily Deals and Services to the Global Electronics Industry

Connects the Electronics Industry to Technology and Business Products and Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Electronics, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, and RapidBuyr, the only national and local daily deals network specifically for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced an alliance to provide daily deals on business products and services to UBM Electronics' audience of engineers, engineering managers and senior managers at organizations of all sizes across the globe.  Under the initial terms of the alliance, UBM Electronics will be RapidBuyr's partner in the global electronics marketplace.

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UBM Electronics will incorporate RapidBuyr's daily deal offers across its electronics portfolio including relevant site placements, newsletters and highly-targeted audience promotions in order to help its audience of more than 2.2 million engineering professionals get direct access to special deals on technology and business products and services. As the alliance develops, UBM Electronics will offer specific products for engineers such as tools, software and equipment.

RapidBuyr offers high-quality business products to millions of small and mid-size businesses from name-brand manufacturers such as Samsung, Lenovo, HP, Lexmark and others, at significant discounts of 30-80 percent.

RapidBuyr's daily deals dramatically lower prices on typically expensive products and services such as hardware, software, Web development and design, IT outsourcing, marketing, meetings, events, staffing assistance, SaaS offerings and more. Currently serving a distribution network of over 30 million daily deal recipients, RapidBuyr is the largest daily deals site specifically addressing the business market.

"For nearly 40 years our trusted brands have connected the global electronics industry to essential information to help engineers bring new products to market and accelerate technology sales," said David Blaza, vice president, UBM Electronics. "This partnership with RapidBuyr is a natural extension to our portfolio and part of our business' strategic growth plan of reach, services and commerce. We continue to listen to the needs of our audience and are very pleased to offer access to technology and business daily deals to expand and deepen engagement with our customers, particularly those who work in small and medium businesses."

"The global electronics industry turns to UBM Electronics every day for news, products and insight into critical industry information. We are very pleased to partner with UBM Electronics to connect their audience to the reliable and highly discounted technology and business products and services we offer.  We are committed to delivering top-notch goods and services at the best prices, and in doing so, we believe UBM Electronics will enhance their relationship with their customers," said Tom Aley, CEO, RapidBuyr.

About RapidBuyr
RapidBuyr offers a network of local and nationwide daily deals for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs). The service provides millions of businesses with deep discounts of up to 80 percent on products and services such as computers, software, peripherals, information subscriptions, general merchandise, local services, travel and sporting events. Founded by successful entrepreneurs from Amazon, Microsoft, CNET, Dow Jones and Ziff Davis, RapidBuyr syndicates its social commerce platform to companies seeking to monetize their B2B audiences via transaction revenues. For more information, visit http://www.RapidBuyr.com.

About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry.   UBM Electronics delivers results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities and professional education services.   More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, EDN China, EDN Asia, EDN Japan, Design News and Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, Designlines and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DesignCon and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research.  UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

About UBM LLC
UBM LLC is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

For more information on RapidBuyr please contact:
Maya Zarchan
SS|PR
T: 781-894-1739, E: mzarchan@sspr.com

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Waterproof Neptune Sound Processor From Advanced Bionics Approved in United States and Canada

-- Neptune, the world's first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients, is now approved in US and Canada --

VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear implant technology, announced today that it received approval in the United States and Canada for Neptune(TM)*, the world's first and only swimmable, waterproof sound processor.

Intended for swimming and bathing, Neptune is designed to help cochlear implant recipients hear in and out of the water. Recipients using other products on the market remove their processor when they swim or bathe, which means they miss out on important safety instructions and opportunities for language development because they are not hearing during those times. Developed for all weather, terrain, ages and lifestyles, Neptune allows recipients to enjoy an abundance of water and sports activities thanks to its durable, waterproof design. Parents of pediatric recipients will appreciate the bonding and learning that comes with hearing during bath time, as well as the safety of hearing in the pool.

Designed after the chic styling of popular consumer electronics, the lightweight Neptune processor also features the industry's first freestyle(TM) design, allowing recipients to hear the world of sound with the comfort and beauty of nothing on the ear. Neptune's freestyle design is a new wearing category for the cochlear implant industry, giving recipients the ability to choose their wearing style. With the variety of convenient accessories, recipients can wear the Neptune processor anywhere and way they choose, such as in the hair, on an arm, under a collar, in a pocket--a high level of flexibility not available in the market until now. Neptune also comes in a wide range of fashion-forward colors for matching it to wardrobes or showing it off. And for those who prefer a more discreet look, it can also be easily tucked away. Parents will appreciate the many features included to ensure that Neptune is the perfect choice for small children, including removable controls that make it tamper-proof so that children can always hear their best.

Advanced Bionics was able to develop these industry firsts without compromising hearing performance. Neptune is fully compatible with the most advanced hearing technology, including ClearVoice(TM), HiRes Fidelity 120(TM) and AutoSound(TM), which are only available from AB.* These sophisticated sound processing strategies are designed to deliver the best hearing performance in real-world environments where recipients would otherwise struggle, such as busy offices, loud playgrounds, music recitals and crowded restaurants.

Neptune garnered an enthusiastic response from the cochlear implant professional community when it was announced at this year's European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI) in Athens, Greece and the 13(th) Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children that took place in Chicago, IL, USA.

For more information about Neptune, contact a local Advanced Bionics representative or visit http://www.advancedbionics.com.

About Advanced Bionics

Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear implant systems in the world. Founded in 1993 and a subsidiary of the Sonova Group since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that allows recipients to hear their best.

AB offers the most sophisticated cochlear implant system on the market, the HiResolution((TM)  )Bionic Ear System, with five times more sound resolution than its competitors, designed to help recipients hear in noisy settings and enjoy the full dimensions of music.

With sales in over 50 countries and a proven track record for developing high-performing, state-of-the-art products, AB's talented group of technologists and professionals from all over the world are driven to succeed, work with integrity and stay firmly committed to quality.

To learn more about AB and its innovative cochlear implant technology, please visit http://www.advancedbionics.com.

*Neptune is pending regulatory approval in markets outside of the United States and Canada. ClearVoice is pending regulatory approval in the

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Advanced Bionics

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

Kobo 2012 Book Club Launches - Offered for Free with Purchase of the Kobo eReader Touch Edition

There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy:
Popular Kobo Touch eReaders Now Offer Even More Value - Include a Free Book Every Month

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Kobo, a global leader in eReading with
over 5.6 million users worldwide, announced the launch of the Kobo 2012
Book Club, designed for new owners of the company's popular Kobo
eReader Touch Edition family of E Ink devices.  Available to residents
of Canada and the United States who activate their Kobo eReader Touch
or Kobo Touch with Offers today through March 31, 2012, regardless of
where the unit was purchased, the new book club offers a gift of a free
book for each month of 2012, to Touch eReader owners who have enrolled
in the program.

Made possible through Kobo's collaborative work with a community of
distinguished publishers and writers, the Kobo 2012 Book Club is a
great way for readers to expand their digital library, find new
publishers and discover new authors.  The program also brings value to
publishers, allowing them to introduce readers to new authors, great
books and provide avenues to promote their publishing house.

The initial list of participating publishers include:

        --  e-Reads: A trail-blazing reprinter of out-of-print genre and
            general fiction and nonfiction by leading authors
        --  F+W Publications Inc.: A major source for special interest
            consumer hobby and enthusiast subject area books
        --  Gooseberry Patch: A publisher that offers a rich selection of
            homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks that are now recognized as
            national bestsellers
        --  Harvard Business Review Press: An idea-driven publisher, HBR
            Press provides books and digital tools enriched with rigorous
            insights and best practices to help professionals lead
            themselves and their organizations more effectively
        --  Kensington Publishing Corp.: An independent U.S. publisher of
            hardcover, trade and mass market paperback books - plus digital
            books
        --  New Word City: Specializing in short-form eBooks on a variety
            of topics, such as biographies, business, fiction, food,
            history, sports, and travel

Writers directly participating in the Kobo 2012 Book Club, include:

        --  Blake Crouch
        --  J.A. Konrath
        --  Shayna Krishnasamy
        --  Phyllis Smallman

Kobo will continue to expand its list of participating publishers and
authors in the coming months.

"Kobo has an amazing family of eReaders and with the launch of the 2012
Book Club there's never been a better time to buy a Kobo Touch
eReader," said Michael Tamblyn, Executive Vice President Content, Sales
& Merchandising, Kobo.  "Our Kobo Touch eReaders bring the ultimate in
eReading value to readers around the world, and this new book club is
another example of how we can take that great experience and make it
even better for Kobo Touch eReader owners."

THE KOBO TOUCH FAMILY OF EREADERS KEEPS ON GIVING

The Kobo Touch eReader continues to offer a best-in-class reading
experience with top features, superior flexibility and the company's
innovative Reading Life social platform to readers around the world.

The Kobo Touch offers unmatched customization to the passionate reading
community. Delivering an amazing touch experience though infrared
technology users can swipe or tap to quickly turn pages, the intuitive
touch interface allows readers to highlight a favorite phrase or
passage, look up a word, zoom into an image, increase the font size,
and navigate easily through a book and their entire digital library. 
Featuring adjustable margins and line spacing, seven fonts (and the
ability to add unlimited fonts by just dragging them onto the device) -
each with 25 size settings - the Kobo eReader Touch Edition makes
sitting down with a great read a pleasure.

Built on an open platform, Kobo Touch allows consumers to read eBooks
from other stores that use the ePub format - plus read PDF documents
and books on a growing number of Kobo eReaders and apps.  The versatile
Kobo eReader Touch Edition let users read ePub, PDF and MOBI format
eBooks; view JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and TIFF images; review TXT, HTML and
RTF materials; and enjoy CBZ and CBR comic book formats.  Consumers can
also easily borrow and read eBooks from the local public library.

With battery life of up to one month, and storage of up to 30,000 books
with expandable memory, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition delivers the
freedom to read anywhere, at any time.

DISCOVER SOCIAL READING - WITH READING LIFE(TM)

With Kobo Reading Life - the most comprehensive social eReading
experience and an industry-first social platform - consumers can
discover their reading style and gain insight into their unique reading
fingerprint with Reading Life Stats - track the minutes per reading
session of a current read, the number of pages turned, plus see an
overview of books completed in their library.  Readers can also earn
fun and exciting awards and share their Reading Life with friends on
Facebook and Twitter.

Newly launched Reading Life feature, Kobo Pulse - connects users reading the same book. So, book reviews, comments and
conversations can be shared in real-time with other users on Facebook,
Twitter or within the book itself.

ACCESS MILLIONS OF TITLES

With over 2.2 million titles, including 1 million free books - Kobo
offers one of the largest eBook stores worldwide.  Titles range from
the New York Times' Bestseller List, the hottest new releases,
thrillers, romance, newspapers, magazines and more - there is something
for everyone.

HOW TO JOIN THE KOBO 2012 BOOK CLUB

The Kobo 2012 Book Club is available to residents of Canada and the
U.S. who activate their new Kobo Touch or Kobo Touch with Special
Offers today through March 31, 2012.  To participate, users can simply
sign-in to their free Kobo account from their new Kobo Touch before
March 31, 2012 and ensure that the account is set-up to receive email
updates from Kobo.  As a Book Club member, for each month of 2012, Kobo
Touch owners will receive an email with Kobo's Book Club pick for that
month and a promo code to get one of the books for free.  January
2012's book club selections include: Pride and Prejudice - The Wild and
Wanton Edition; HBR's 10 Must Reads: On Managing People; and Star Wars
Vs. Star Trek.

For more information on the Kobo 2012 Book Club, visit http://blog.kobobooks.com/kobo-2012-book-club. The Kobo Touch eReader is available at leading retailers in Canada and
the United States, including Indigo, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Sears
and Buy.com.  More information on Kobo's family of eReaders can be found at http://www.kobo.com.

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks,
magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in
the world.  Read Freely - Kobo believes consumers should have the
freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of
readers from over 100 countries across the globe.  Kobo has top ranked
eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows
and MacOS, and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablet
OEMs.  Kobo eReaders, including the Kobo Touch and the newly launched
Kobo Vox are available at leading retailers, including Indigo, Walmart,
Best Buy, Target, Future Shop, WHSmith, FNAC, Collins Booksellers and
Whitcoull's.  Kobo's innovative Reading Life is an industry-first
comprehensive social eReading experience - Kobo users can earn awards
simply for time spent reading and encouraging others.  Kobo is backed
by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc., Cheung Kong
Holdings, and institutional investors.

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Detroit-based Start-Up Receives Funding from Detroit Venture Partners, Launches Social Shopping App, ShopWith.It

- Create wish lists, get gift ideas, and shop with your friends no matter where they are this holiday season -

DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marxent Labs, a Detroit-based tech start-up funded by Detroit Ventures Partners, announced today the launch of ShopWith.It, a new app for social shoppers that makes it easy to take your Facebook friends shopping. The ShopWith.It BETA is a fun, practical way for consumers to share products and ask for meaningful shopping advice from people they trust.

With ShopWith.It, consumers:

    --  Can get a $5 Amazon gift card: For a limited time, BETA shoppers who
        download ShopWith.It, use it, and complete an in-app survey, may be
        eligible for this gift.
    --  Always have something to say: Pre-programmed questions and comments that
        allow you to get input and share experiences even when your hands are
        full.
    --  Are smarter shoppers: Wondering if a product is good quality, a real
        deal or age appropriate?  Simply scan a barcode or snap a photo to get
        advice from your Facebook friends.  Plus get the latest product
        descriptions and compare prices from both local and online retailers.
Holiday shopping is fun, but can be stressful without the right information. ShopWith.It makes it easy to get input from your Facebook friends, whether you're looking for the best deals on the hottest toys and styles, or seeking advice on anything from stocking stuffers to appliances.

"We all want to be savvy shoppers, but often times we just can't do extensive product research in advance," said Barry Besecker, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Marxent Labs. "Spending hours reading online reviews from random people you've never met is old school -- who has time? ShopWith.It's social research platform can help quickly narrow down options and simplify shopping."

Created by brothers Beck and Barry Besecker, ShopWith.It allows consumers to scan product barcodes or take photos, then share and discuss those products with friends and people who share similar interests or are in the same life stage.

The company's launch was made possible by a recent investment from Detroit Venture Partners (DVP), a venture capital firm that seeds early stage tech companies to be located in the heart of downtown Detroit. Marxent Labs is headquartered in Detroit, with offices in Tampa, Florida and Dayton, Ohio.

"We partnered with DVP because we love their culture, passion and energy - and we share their vision for building great communities by building great businesses," said Beck Besecker, co-founder and CEO of Marxent Labs.

Josh Linkner, Detroit Venture Partners CEO and Managing Partner, is excited to fund another small company that will make a big impact in Detroit.

"We are thrilled to invest in ShopWith.It -- these guys have their fingers on something transformational, and are poised to reinvent the shopping experience," said Linkner. "This is a rock-star team with a brilliant vision that will shatter the status quo, right here from Detroit."

For more information about ShopWith.It or to download the app, please visit the Android Marketplace or http://shopwith.it. An iPhone version of the app will be released in early 2012.

About ShopWith.It:

ShopWith.It (http://shopwith.it) is the social app for serious shoppers and an innovation from Marxent Labs, developer of the Moosejaw X-ray app. Use ShopWith.It to shop smarter, get instant feedback from your Facebook friends, drop hints, browse Hot Lists and share great finds.  Continuously updated, ShopWith.It puts the most current shopping information at your fingertips so that you can always be confident when making purchase decisions. ShopWith.It was co-founded by brothers Beck Besecker, former Chief Development Officer at Catalina Marketing, and Barry Besecker, former VP of Digital Marketing Technology at Crown Partners. Previously, Beck Besecker was the founder of Copient Technologies, acquired by NCR in 2003. To learn more about the company and management team, visit http://shopwith.it/about. For press inquiries please email press@shopwith.it.

About Detroit Venture Partners:

Detroit Venture Partners (http://www.detroitventurepartners.com) is a venture capital firm that invests in seed and early-stage technology companies with a strong emphasis on Detroit-based startups.  In addition to capital, the company provides hands-on coaching, mentorship, support, and resources to help drive growth and success.  Founded in 2010 and led by Josh Linkner, Dan Gilbert, Brian Hermelin and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the firm aims to create jobs, urban density, and hope by backing the next generation of Detroit entrepreneurs.

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Detroit Venture Partners

CONTACT: CONTACT: Elizabeth Smith, +1-313-373-3039, elizabethsmith@quickenloans.com

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

Cachet Financial Launches New Website

RDC Leader Unveils New Internet Site Geared Toward All Channel Partners

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cachet Financial Solutions, a leading provider of remote deposit capture (RDC) products, announced today that it has redesigned and upgraded its website in order to accommodate the growing number of partners searching for remote deposit and check-cashing solutions. The existing site has been replaced with a newer, more robust portal that allows visitors a more thorough explanation as to how Cachet Financial helps financial organizations streamline remote deposit and check-cashing solutions for their own customers.

Cachet has been a leading provider of RDC for banks and credit unions for a number of years but has recently taken a leadership role in the growing market for mobile check cashing and reloadable prepaid cards, which traditionally serve lower- to-mid income consumers and a large portion of the unbanked, under-banked and under-served population in the United States. With a variety of products and solutions to offer - and a growing list of possible partners with which to serve - Cachet Financial decided a website upgrade was necessitated.

"Cachet is one of the few companies that understands the dynamics of the RDC business and the mobile check cashing industry," said Jeffrey Mack, President and CEO of Cachet Financial Solutions. "In addition to the Banks and Credit Union industries we have always served, we have become a leader in the Financial Service Organization industries with RDC solutions tailored specifically for their customers. The industry and demand for the solutions we provide has grown tremendously in ways that we could not have imagined two years ago.

"Our new website reflects our strategy which is to create strategic partnerships with financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, prepaid card program managers, processors, check cashers and guarantors/loaders. We believe there is a great opportunity in each of these niches and we're poised to take the lead in many of them," he said.

About Cachet Financial Solutions

Cachet Financial Solutions is a leading provider of commercial and consumer remote deposit capture (RDC) solutions for financial institutions and service organizations and their customers. RDC Select(TM), our fully integrated, customized solution, is a unique platform that eliminates the need for financial institutions to build and manage their own RDC business. Our industry-leading software platform, developed to run on both Windows and Mac operation systems, has been designed to simplify the process for delivering, implementing and servicing RDC. Cachet's sophisticated marketing strategy and professional sales training program ensures our customers are successful with their RDC initiatives. Let us help you unleash the power of RDC. For more information call 877.318.4449 or visit http://www.cachetfinancial.com. 952-698-6952

SOURCE  Cachet Financial Solutions

Cachet Financial Solutions

CONTACT: Manon Ibes, +1-952-698-6952, for Cachet Financial Solutions

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

Rolling Stone Develops Beatles App Using vjoon K4(TM) and Adobe(R) DPS

HAMBURG, Germany, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Tablet publishing experts from vjoon(R) integration partner MEI come together with
entertainment title to develop custom iTunes previews, interactivity for fab iPad
experience

    Now complementing The Beatles' music library in iTunes is a new tablet-friendly guide
to the Fab Four's music catalog. The app was created by Rolling Stone, thanks in part to
vjoon K4 and the integrated Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) as production tools and
digital publishing specialist Managing Editor Inc. (MEI). vjoon, a leading provider of
cross-media publishing platforms and a global reseller of Adobe DPS right from the start,
announced that Wenner Media has now released its iPad app version of "The Beatles Ultimate
Album-by-Album Guide" special-interest publication.

    Wenner, the publisher of Rolling Stone and other popular magazines, is using vjoon K4
to manage the project from soup to nuts. MEI designed an iPad publishing workflow that
operates alongside Wenner's print process - Rolling Stone has been managed with the vjoon
K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform since 2008 - tapping into an all-new medium using
existing content and familiar tools.

    "With vjoon K4 we were able to implement a workflow that really highlights our
traditional design and editorial strengths, but also helps us enhance that content by
adapting it to a new platform," said Paul Leung, system administrator for Wenner Media.

    vjoon K4's industry-leading connectivity with Adobe DPS also made this project much
easier. By managing most of the project - including its interactive elements - within the
vjoon K4 database, MEI enabled an efficient process for Wenner to port its print-based
special-interest publication as a rich iPad app. The app was even bundled for release
directly within vjoon K4, thanks to the deep integration with Adobe DPS. Another of the
many ways vjoon K4 enhances productivity is by substituting automated processes for
routine manual chores, such as automatically converting layout pages into tablet format.
This allows publishers to focus on creative tasks.

    Wenner Media looked to MEI's team of digital-publishing specialists to help build the
app using a combination of custom development and Adobe DPS. MEI guided the production
process, including training on the Adobe DPS software, editorial workflow development,
template creation, app construction and final submission to Apple.

    "MEI worked closely with us to make sure the app captured all the great information
from our print product and expanded it with immersive and visually appealing tablet
features," said Paul Leung. "Their expertise and custom development were integral to the
success of this project."

    "The Beatles Ultimate Album-by-Album Guide" is a comprehensive companion to the 13
albums released by the legendary rock group. For each recording, the app provides a main
article, a playlist with audio samples and a link to purchase the tracks, an extra
"Testimonial" story, pictures and more. It takes the wealth of Beatles history showcased
in Rolling Stone's original print album guide and transforms it into a full-featured iPad
experience, enhanced with interactivity and engaging content only available in the tablet
version.

    MEI engineered the specialized audio playlist, which streams song samples directly
from iTunes. Not only does this make for a convenient user experience, allowing readers to
instantly hear and purchase the music they're learning about, it also provides a new
revenue stream for Wenner - as part of Apple's Affiliate Program, the publisher gets a
percentage of iTunes sales made through the app. MEI also played a major role in the iPad
publication's layout by helping Wenner build templates and implement interactive features
using Adobe DPS, including multi-state objects, hyperlinks and touch-activated buttons.

    "We expect this app to be a huge hit, and we're excited that vjoon K4 played a part in
its creation," said Andreas Schrader, CEO at vjoon. "During the production process the
profound, substantiated and long-term integration of vjoon K4 with Adobe DPS paid off. It
facilitated the production process very much."

    "The Beatles Ultimate Album-by-Album Guide" is now available in the iTunes store.
Download it by visiting
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rolling-stones-beatles-album/id479662151?mt=8.

    For further information please see http://www.vjoon.com and http://www.maned.com.

    About vjoon(R)

    A fixture on the publishing market since 1990, vjoon is a leading developer of
workflow solutions based on Adobe(R) Creative Suite(R). vjoon rapidly integrates all Adobe
innovations into its solutions and consistently develops its products to meet market
needs. vjoon's flagship product vjoon K4(TM) is one of the most innovative cross-media
publishing platforms available in the market and lets you deliver your valuable content to
any output channel - print, online, mobile, tablet. Based on the time- and cost-saving
Unified Publishing Process vjoon K4 provides the tools that allow your team to publish
anywhere, smoothly and efficiently - wether you produce magazines, newspapers, sales
materials, annual reports or books. Renowned customers worldwide and in configurations
from 10 to more than 1,200 concurrent users benefit from this sophisticated solution.
Headquartered in greater Hamburg, Germany, vjoon partners with a global network of more
than 30 qualified integrators to deliver premium system integration and support services
to its customers.

    About MEI

    Managing Editor Inc. is a leading developer of quality, proven software for the
evolving publishing industry. MEI specializes in providing tools that manage content for
any output medium - print, online, tablets such as the iPad, mobile devices such as the
iPhone and other digital formats. The Page Director(R) Series of Advertising and
Classified Layout Systems, vjoon K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform, Integrated Production
Suite (IPS) and IPS AdTrac deliver automated pagination, streamlined editorial workflow
and sophisticated digital publishing options for newspapers, magazines and other markets.
MEI also provides expert training, consulting and design services for publishers,
advertisers and corporate creative teams building content for tablets. MEI is an Adobe
premier development partner and has twice been named a laureate of the Computerworld
Smithsonian Collections.

   
    Media Contact
    vjoon GmbH
    Nina Groth, Public Relations
    Phone: +49(0)40-55-69-50-25
    E-Mail: press@vjoon.com
    Internet: http://www.vjoon.com

Source: vjoon GmbH

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Retailer of Healing Combinations Announces Online Store

GULFPORT, Miss., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi-based retailer of natural healing combinations, Janie Enterprises LLC, today announced the launch of a new online store: http://www.MyVitaminOutlet.net.

Founder and President of Janie Enterprises LLC, Jarmila Watson, said, "We have great natural products available, many of which give our customers the physical, mental and emotional strength to take care of themselves. We're very excited to be able to share our products through e-commerce!"

MyVitaminOutlet.net was designed with health conscious individuals in mind. The Web site offers a wide range of natural healing combinations for adrenal support, allergies, acne, ADHD, anger, arthritis, asthma, codependency, depression, diabetes, fatigue and even busy moms.

Watson states, "In our fast paced societies, people are always on the go. It can be difficult to supply your body with all the nourishment it needs. Supplementing your diet with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients is a start to healthy living."

Many of the products contain unique natural combinations of Bach Flower essences, Elm, Impatiens, Oak, Beech, Chicory, Crab Apple, Holly, Pine, Rock Water, Willow, Aspen, Larch, Mimulus, Walnut and other natural remedies. The combinations aim to restore normal strength, energy and vitality when a person is overwhelmed, burdened, or mentally and physically exhausted.

New products and sale items are added to the site routinely. MyVitaminOutlet.net is dedicated to providing customers with fast shipping transactions and products can be shipped anywhere within the United States. In addition to online sales, a customer service team is available during normal business hours for customer support. All major credit cards are accepted.

For more information on Janie Enterprises LLC or its healing combination products, visit http://www.MyVitaminOutlet.net.

SOURCE  Janie Enterprises LLC

Janie Enterprises LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810, http://www.MyVitaminOutlet.net

Web Site: http://www.MyVitaminOutlet.net

Cute Learning Tool on iPhone & iPad: 'Word Wizard', the Talking Spelling app, Invites Kids to Play With Words

A rewarding and fun application to slip into Santa's sack!

MONS, Belgium, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Word Wizard is the first application of its kind to really make smart use of speech
synthesis. Word Wizard enables kids to compose words and listen to the audio result, and
indicates if their spelling is correct.

    An educational & recreational application
Through a colorful, simple and intuitive graphic interface, kids drag letters to compose
words and play with the sounds, either as they like or according to their level of writing
and reading. Word Wizard allows kids to listen to the pronunciation of letters, words or
sentences they compose themselves, tapped by their own fingers, thanks to a movable
alphabet.

    Acapela, the voice that catches kids' attention
Acapela speech synthesis handles the talking part of the application by vocalizing any
written text, with a female or male voice. Kids control the game, entering the words they
like, listening to the audio result, checking if the spelling is correct. Seeing, hearing
and touching: the multi-sensory approach engages kids completely. And a help button
enables them to progress at any time.

    This application has been developed by l'Escapadou, a design studio dedicated to the
creation of fun, creative and educational applications for iPhone & iPad.

    'L'Escapadou was created right after the launch of the iPad, because we believe we
have in our hands an amazing tool to help kids learn and increase their autonomy and
creativity, in a fun and rewarding way. Combining Acapela text to speech with the iPad
allowed us to create an interactive and talkative interface that captivates the interest
of young users. The success of the English and the French versions has proved us right and
we are about to launch the German and the Spanish ones.' adds Pierre Abel, L'Escapadou's
founder.

    L'Escapadou is a family-run design studio where the parents develop the applications
and the graphic environments, inspired by their 4 and 7 year old kids - the very first
beta-testers!

    'Praised by the New York Times as a 'Speak 'N Spell for the iPad Generation' and
promoted by Apple, Word Wizard, more than any other educational and recreational
application, has made great use of speech synthesis, to favor learning in a very effective
and pleasant way. And the enthusiasm of young Word Wizard users has unequivocally proved
that!' adds Lars-Erik Larsson, Acapela group CEO.

    Talking movable alphabet or spelling quiz
The application offers 2 modes and a full set of parameters so that it can be adapted to a
kid's age and level of learning

    Highlights of Talking Movable Alphabet
- Spell checker draws attention to unrecognized words
- 2 American voices and 1 British voice
- Optional magnetic grid to ease letters' placement
- Reads all the words as a sentence
- Uppercase or lowercase letters Phonics or letter name when a letter is touched in the
alphabet - voice Transformer (speed, tone) for added fun, 2 backgrounds

    Highlights of Spelling Quiz
- 189 word lists of 10 words: Dolch Words, 1000 most frequently used words, body parts,
family members, etc. - Create custom word lists by entering own words and sentences, and
even share lists - Hints are available if kids do not know how to spell a word
- A variety of colorful animations are displayed when a word is completed
- Once a quiz is completed, a report is displayed and fun, interactive animations are
available as a reward

    Video available on You Tube: http://bit.ly/wordwizardvideo2

    Universal application that runs both on iPhone and iPad
Price: 2,99 USD
Available on the Apple appstore:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-wizard-talking-movable/id447312716?ls=1&mt=8

    About Acapela Group - http://www.acapela-group.com

    Acapela Group, the leading voice expert, invents text to speech solutions to give your
content a voice in up to 30 languages and helps its customers to build their 'Voice
strategy', to add audible value to their services and applications through the spoken
word. Acapela speech solutions enable any written text to be turned into natural speech
files, using any of the 60 High Quality standard voices or an organization's/company's own
synthesized voice talent - produced through Acapela Voice Factory - for improved market
recognition and audio-brand visibility. Over 1000 companies around the world have already
adopted Acapela high quality voices to voice-empower their products and services, in very
different markets. Check out http://www.acapela.tv, Acapela Group's sparkling
laboratory with over 75 million talking cards created and shared
http://www.acapela-vaas.com, the Acapela on-line service for smart vocalization
http://www.acapela-for-iphone.com and http://www.acapela-for-android.com to
develop talkative apps http://www.acapela-box.com, for easy all-rights-included,
on-demand, sound file production and http://www.acapela-kiosk.com for audio publishing
on the cloud.

Source: Acapela Group

Caroline Houel, Telephone number: +33562247104, E-mail: caroline.houel@acapela-group.com

Get Under the "Mistletoe" with Justin Bieber and Others with New Holiday Music from Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Verizon Wireless customers can add hits from Justin Bieber and the cast of Glee to their holiday repertoire of ringtones, ringback tones and jukeboxes.  Holiday classics from Mariah Carey, Eartha Kitt and more are also available to help Verizon Wireless customers get in the festive spirit.

With thousands of ringtones and ringback tones - ranging from timeless holiday classics to new favorites by today's most popular artists - Verizon Wireless tones are sure to warm hearts and bring joy to even the biggest Grinch.  Popular holiday songs include:

    --  "Carol of the Bells," Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    --  "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Andy Williams
    --  "Last Christmas," Glee Cast
    --  "The Christmas Song," Nat King Cole
    --  "Feliz Navidad," Jose Feliciano
    --  "Santa Baby," Eartha Kitt
    --  "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Mariah Carey
    --  "All I Want for Christmas Is a Real Good Tan," Kenny Chesney
    --  "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," Thurl Ravenscroft
    --  "Mistletoe," Justin Bieber
To spread more holiday cheer, customers can purchase a bundle of ringback tones, called jukeboxes, which play at random when friends, family or business associates call.  Jukeboxes offer savings on groups of up to seven different ringback tones.  The new "Tis the Season!" five-pack jukebox includes favorites such as "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra, and other holiday-themed jingles including:

    --  "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Andy Williams
    --  "Frosty the Snowman," Gene Autry
    --  "Blue Christmas," Elvis Presley
Additional new holiday jukeboxes include:

    --  Pop Holiday
    --  Let It Snow
    --  Country Holiday
    --  Glee Christmas
    --  Bah Humbug
Ringtones are available for a one-time purchase fee of $2.99; ringback tones are available for $1.99; and pricing on jukeboxes ranges from $4.95 to $9.45, depending on the number of individual ringback tones included in the jukebox.  All can be purchased online from the Verizon Wireless Media Store at http://bit.ly/vzwtones.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

American HealthTech Announces Expanded Outcomes Reporting to Help Providers Get a Head Start With QAPI Compliance

Providers Can Prepare Now for New Regulations Soon to Follow Proposed Rules

JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American HealthTech (http://www.healthtech.net), the Ultimate Connectivity Partner in long-term care, announces the expansion of Outcomes Reporting that will help providers prepare for compliance with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI).  Included as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, QAPI provides the opportunity for CMS to mobilize best practices. The QAPI initiative is circulating as proposed rules for nursing homes. 

The goal of QAPI is to encourage providers to focus on indicators related to better clinical outcomes as well as the prevention and reduction of medical errors. According to Teresa Chase, President & CEO, American HealthTech, "CMS recognizes that many times outcomes are not monitored or analyzed correctly - that's why they are proposing new rules to enforce quality tracking and management." Under QAPI, facilities will determine what issues they will target, create goals, and set priorities for performance improvement. 

Ellen First RN, BSN, MSN, RAC-CT3.0 and Nurse Consultant for Health Dimensions Group (http://www.healthdimensionsgroup.com), clarified that "providers will have a critical need for comprehensive, real-time, consistent data to identify problems and concerns; perform root cause analysis; and identify evidence-based interventions to enact immediate and sustained improvements. Powerful reporting tools are a must."

Chase adds, "Outcomes Reporting turns clinicians into empowered, data-driven detectives. When the proposed rules are final, American HealthTech clients will have had months of preparation with mining clinical information to prioritize and drive continuous improvement programs for QAPI."   

About American HealthTech
Headquartered in Jackson, MS, American HealthTech the post-acute industry's Ultimate Connectivity Partner, connecting caregivers, partners, and healthcare networks to drive higher outcomes in the new era of post-acute care. Coast to coast, over a quarter of the nation's providers depend on AHT daily for innovations that free hands to care for others. Founded in 1982, American HealthTech is an employee-owned company.

SOURCE  American HealthTech

American HealthTech

CONTACT: CONTACT: Jennifer Clement, jclement@healthtech.net, or Pam Selker Rak, +1-412-221-4550, pam.rak@ctechrocks.com

Web Site: http://www.healthtech.net

Responders Can Now Reply to Emergency Dispatch Messages with ETA

Product demonstrations of all new Amerilert First Responder features available at NOVA Fire Expo booth #604

CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the NOVA Fire Expo, Amerilert® announced the latest release of Amerilert First Responder version 4.0, the leading text messaging based emergency dispatch service for fire departments and other first responders. The most important new feature is the ability for fire fighters to reply to SMS text message alerts with a response, such as their estimated time of arrival. Because of the critical nature of this technology amidst increasing budget constraints, Amerilert also announced new lower pricing. Product demonstrations are available in Amerilert booth #604 at the Northern Virginia Fire Rescue & EMS Expo in Chantilly, Va. from December 2-4.

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"We plan to use the new Amerilert reply function to quickly give us a better idea of how many people are responding to an emergency," stated Jim McGarva, Assistant Fire Chief at the City of Tumwater Fire Department near Olympia, Wash. "It will ease our mind knowing who is coming and when they're going to be here. It will really help us with the planning cycle, so when we set up our incident action plan for the next work cycle, we'll know we have 3 more people coming in, for example, and can assign them to a rig instead of just not knowing.

"We also run the city's emergency management group through Amerilert, which includes non-fire department responders like the city administrator, public works people, and some of the police staff. When we have a situation that is going to effect the operations of the city, we're able to send out an alert to that group and have them come to our emergency operations center. Once we have the call-back function, we'll know if they got the message and when they'll arrive.

"I have seen an increase in our call-backs since we switched from two-tone pagers to Amerilert. Our fire fighters like having the convenience of getting the text messages over their personal cell phones so they don't have to carry a bulky secondary two-tone pager. We tried a couple of different programs and nothing was reliable until we found Amerilert. We use it for a secondary paging device to reach off duty crew if we have a large incident or we need to call back staff. The Amerilert messages deliver as fast as, and sometimes faster than, the two-tone pagers. Therefore, we have stopped issuing two-tone pagers and just rely on Amerilert. It's more convenient, more reliable, and much easier to operate."

"The Amerilert coverage is also better for narrowband compliance than the two-tone pagers. For those of us who struggle with technology, it is an easy system to use -- if I can do it, then just about anybody else can, that's for sure! We're coming up on our second year of service with Amerilert and we've had no issues. The service is very reliable. Even with power outages, it's been very consistent. We can count on Amerilert."

The fire fighter's responses appear within Amerilert's cloud-based console so there is nothing new to install. Responses can be viewed from anywhere, including the mobile computers within a rig. The new release also includes a newly redesigned mobile phone interface for quickly dispatching messages from the scene. Existing Amerilert clients should call their account manager to activate the new optional reply function. Setup takes less than 10 minutes. There is no extra cost for the reply option.

Pricing and Availability
All services are available today for purchase directly or through authorized resellers. New lower Amerilert pricing starts at $3 per person per month for a client with 25 people or less. The larger the organization, the lower the unit pricing becomes. The CAD Pack option is now included free. This option enables emergency dispatch messages to come directly from the PSAP, 911 center, or central dispatch center, in addition to coming directly from the fire station using the Amerilert web console or from the scene using the optimized mobile interface.

About Amerilert
Amerilert is the leading interactive safety communication system for mid-sized businesses, non-profits and government clients. Services include Safe Towns, Enterprise, First Responder, uAlert, uTip, uConference, and Hotline. The award-winning flagship service, uAlert, enables non-technical staff to send custom or predefined messages from one simple interface to thousands of people anywhere, anytime, on any device for improved crisis communications, emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and crime solving. Amerilert is used by the U.S. Army, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Attorney's Office, Bayer, Mazda, Philadelphia Zoo, and fire departments across America. To learn more, visit http://www.Amerilert.com.

About Omnilert
Omnilert, LLC develops intuitive communication technologies that keep communities safe and connected. The company's flagship service is a Tier-1 unified mass notification system that enables a single person to communicate timely information to thousands of people anywhere, anytime, on any device or service. The award-winning company's 6,000 clients include the U.S. Army, Bayer, Mazda, sanofi-aventis, Arizona State University, Penn State, Marine Corps Marathon, YMCA, American Red Cross, and UNICEF. Omnilert solutions are sold under the brand names e2Campus, Amerilert, and RainedOut. The privately held company is headquartered in Leesburg, Va., and at http://www.omnilert.com online.

SOURCE  Omnilert, LLC

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/PH15478
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Omnilert, LLC

CONTACT: Bryan Crum, bcrum@Amerilert.com, 800-600-3911 x703

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

HCI Introduces New Android(TM)-Powered Televisions for Healthcare

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI has released the next generation of their RoomMate televisions designed specifically for use in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.  The new connected television runs apps on an Android(TM) platform, much like a smartphone would, to entertain and educate patients, visitors, and staff. Imagine transferring the technology from your phone to a TV, connecting the web, education, games, hospital information, and entertainment - the possibilities are limitless!

The Android(TM)-powered televisions operate on an open platform and will run Android apps written for TV. Developers, including healthcare facilities, can write their own Android applications to run on the televisions. Healthcare facilities can also download Android(TM) apps for patients and visitors to use to provide education, entertainment and information. 

The apps are pushed to the TVs from a centralized location, giving the Hospital IT department not only the ability to control content but to seamlessly update firmware on all televisions at once. The televisions also feature built-in WiFi and a whiteboard application designed to share messages with patients on their in-room television.  Other features include MediaCare integration, USB clone, and universal pillow speaker design.

"I am so proud of our HCI team--we have scored another 'first in the world.'  Android connectivity will provide hospital patients, visitors and staff with a built-in browser, education and movies on demand, apps of all varieties, not to mention unparalleled reliability.  This is truly the most advanced, most complete, hospital- grade television on the planet," says Rick Pratt, CEO of HCI.

HCI is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been a provider of education and entertainment solutions for healthcare for over 40 years. With installations throughout the U.S. and Canada, their products couple the latest technologies with cost-effective software solutions, hospital grade televisions and accessories. HCI's solutions are designed to increase patient satisfaction and promote consistent patient care. Visit http://www.HCI-TV.com to learn more about HCI's complete line of hospital grade products and solutions.

Download HCI's Android-Powered Television Brochure.

For more information, contact:

Diana Fernbach
VP Marketing, HCI
513.271.8100 x100
dianafernbach@hci-tv.com

SOURCE  HCI

HCI

Web Site: http://www.HCI-TV.com

Business Owners Get Direct Link to Customers and Their Causes with Launch of New Website

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Media Services Multi Channel Marketing announced the launch of a new website called Be Part of the Cause (BPC). BPC helps grow business because supporting a good cause is simply good business sense. According to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study, 90 percent of consumers want companies to support causes. Businesses aligning with Be Part of the Cause will increase sales, attract and retain new customers, encourage consumer loyalty, and create favorable public opinion.

This site is designed to "give back" while helping business owners, non-profit organizations and the community as a whole profit and grow together. Be Part of the Cause allows consumers to purchase discounted vouchers to local businesses with ten percent of the purchase price donated to the cause or nonprofit organization of the patron's choice.

"At a time when money is tight everywhere, this truly benefits all parties involved," said Pete Cook, Executive Director of BPC. "The shopper gets to choose a Cause to receive money from BPC, without an extra penny leaving their pockets. And the Cause can be anything close to the consumer's heart, such as a charitable, religious or educational group, a booster club, little league team, or any affiliated non-profit organization. Plus, many of the vouchers are discounted so they get an extra savings as well," said Cook. "And the business owners gain flexibility in the types of discounts offered to obtain a better, more loyal customer."

BPC gives business owners freedom in the kind of discounts they want to offer consumers which is rare since most deal sites require businesses to take a huge 50 - 78% loss on the services or products offered. These kind of huge deals often bring in "sweepsy" type, discount seeking customers who are looking for something for nothing and rarely become repeat clientele. Promoting large discounts can also devalue the service you offer and discourage loyal customers willing to pay full price. By offering deals that encourage spending yet are affordable to the business, BPC attracts the right kind of customer.

"Bottom line... consumers want companies to support causes and, in turn, they will support the company," said Cook.

CONTACT:
Lauren Capo, Media Relations
lcapo@suarez.com
330-494-5504 X5290

(http://www.coneinc.com/files/2010-Cone-Cause-Evolution-Study.pdf)

SOURCE  Be Part of the Cause

Be Part of the Cause

New Journal Article Web App 'Bibliogo' Simplifies Scientific Research and Medical Marketing

Designed to meet enterprise security and privacy needs, Bibliogo optimizes alerting, curation, access and collaboration around scientific papers.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reprints Desk, Inc., a Derycz Scientific (OTC.BB:DYSC) company, today announced the public availability of Bibliogo, the journal article web app that helps users do more with scientific papers. Bibliogo, available in free and paid versions, is built to scale using Google App Engine and is a productivity tool designed for professionals and workgroups in research, bioinformatics, engineering, information management, regulatory and medical affairs, medical marketing and healthcare communications.

"Bibliogo is a mashup for everything you want to do with articles. It combines aspects from personalized RSS-readers and alerting services, bibliographic reference management software,  daily deal websites for clinical reprints, and document delivery management systems," said Ian Palmer, Head of Marketing at Reprints Desk and Derycz Scientific. "Bibliogo sets a new benchmark in user experience for social scientific software, presenting content elegantly using a simple design aesthetic and powerful article tools."

Sample article use cases and benefits made possible by Bibliogo include:

    --  Saving time for scientists, engineers, pharmacovigilance professionals,
        and others by enabling them to follow and access new articles in
        journals and saved database searches
    --  Simplifying processes for librarians and searchers to find, manage, and
        securely share citations with internal end users via alerts and
        newsletters
    --  Saving time for product brand managers and healthcare communications
        agencies by serving as a one-stop shop for requesting quotes and placing
        orders for clinical reprints from any publisher
    --  Enhancing compliance controls for regulatory affairs professionals by
        enabling them to set-up bibliographies of articles approved for reactive
        distribution by medical information teams and pro-active distribution by
        sales and marketing teams
    --  Saving money for organizations by enabling them to identify paid
        subscription content for research, placing document delivery orders
        without any rush fees, and leveraging group buying power for reprints
        used in marketing
Prior to its public availability, Bibliogo has had multiple deployments across the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device industries.

To sign up for a free account and experience the breakthroughs made possible by Bibliogo, visit http://www.bibliogo.com. For more information about Reprints Desk, visit http://www.reprintsdesk.com.

About Reprints Desk®Reprints Desk improves how journal articles and clinical reprints are accessed, procured, and legally used in evidence-based promotions and scientific, technical, and medical (STM) research. Organizations based on intellectual property (IP) choose Reprints Desk because of its collaborative business approach, efficient article supply system and services, and commitment to quality post-sales support. Outsell Inc., an independent analyst and advisory firm, ranked Reprints Desk #1 in the most recent Document Delivery Vendor Scorecard.

About Derycz Scientific®Derycz Scientific, Inc. develops companies, products, services and systems that facilitate the re-use of published content in a manner that helps organizations achieve their marketing, communication and research goals effectively and in compliance with copyright law and regulatory rules.  Its subsidiary companies include Reprints Desk, Inc., Pools Press, Inc. and Techniques Appliquees aux Arts Graphiques, S.p.A. (TAAG).  For more information, please visit http://www.deryczscientific.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsCertain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; acceptance of the Company's products in the market; the Company's success in obtaining new customers; the Company's success in technology and product development; the Company's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; the Company's success in integrating acquired entities and assets, and all the risks and related information described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the financial statements and related information contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update the cautionary information in this release.

Public and Media Relations Contacts:

Ian Palmer, Head of MarketingReprints Desk, Inc. | +1 (415) 533.8308 ipalmer@reprintsdesk.com

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