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Here Comes Santa.com

Santa.com Launches its Social Wish List and Toy Finder; Santa Picks

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa.com (http://www.Santa.com) has launched a suite of tools designed to make the holidays easier for parents and gift-givers while adding to the magic of the holiday season.  Starting today, good little boys and girls will be able to search for their favorite toys and create their ultimate holiday Wish Lists on Santa.com.   

By creating an account on Santa.com, parents will be able to easily access and manage their kids' ultimate holiday Wish List and share it with their family and friends.  Santa.com's social registry technology and gift finding solution make it easy for adults trying to find the perfect toy and to collaborate on purchases.  Santa.com's toy search tool called Santa Picks makes it easy to select toys that will delight according to children's age, gender, and interest.  Santa.com's handpicked award-winning toys truly captivate and ignite children's imagination. Santa Picks also includes some of the hottest toys of the season.

While some things have changed in the digital age, Christmas values remain constant. Santa.com celebrates the spirit of giving.  The company seeks to instill a sense of gratitude and social awareness in children.  Through Santa.com's partnership with the World of Children Award, a 501c3 non-profit, the site supports unsung heroes helping vulnerable children around the world.  The World of Children Youth Award Winners, children under the age of 21 who are doing extraordinary things to help children in need, are especially inspiring.  With the support of their families, kids of all ages can add WOCA to their wish list on Santa.com and, by doing so; they'll be raising funds for things like children's health and orphan care. Santa.com's support of WOCA includes a $1 donation for every letter from Santa purchased.

"Santa.com makes gift-giving easier and more rewarding during the holiday season and throughout the entire year," said Weisman, "Santa.com's solution for wishing, sharing, giving and receiving can be used year-round for birthdays, graduations or just because. At Santa.com, every day is a holiday."   

As previously announced, kids can send their letters to Santa through Santa.com on the web, iPhone or iPad. By approving their children's account on Santa.com, parents receive a copy of their children's letter to Santa and can help Santa send a personalized letter back either digitally or through beautiful paper scrolls for under the tree.  Santa.com's Santa Express for the iPad and Santa Express the iPhone lets kids craft, decorate and send letters to Santa right from their digital devices. Kids check in with Santa and with the Elves through their very own digital Mailroom.

About Santa.com

Santa.com is a safe and social gifting site for the entire family. It's a magical place where kids can exchange letters with Santa, discover fabulous toys, and create their ultimate Wish List.  Santa.com makes gift giving easy and rewarding 365 days a year.

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SOURCE  Santa.com

Santa.com

CONTACT: Shawn Purdy, shawn@slate-pr.com, or Lindsey Brown, lindsey@slate-pr.com, both of Slate PR, +1-212-235-6813, for Santa.com

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

Motion Sensing on Smaller and Sleeker Gadgets to Result from STMicroelectronics Innovation

Consumer MEMS leader shrinks acceleration sensor footprint by 50%

GENEVA, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications[1], today introduced ultra-low-power, high-performance three-axis accelerometers in 2x2 mm packages. Reducing the size by a factor of 2 over current-generation devices, ST's newest acceleration-sensor family is a perfect fit for motion-sensing features in power- and space-constrained consumer applications, such as mobile phones, tablets and gaming controls.

ST's LIS2DH and LIS2DM accelerometers provide extremely accurate, high-resolution output across full-scale ranges of plus or minus 2g/plus or minus 4g/plus or minus 8g/ plus or minus16g and boast excellent stability over time and temperature.  The sensors come with advanced embedded features, including 4D/6D orientation detection and two programmable interrupt signals that enable immediate notification of motion detection, free fall, and other conditions.

Addressing power constraints in battery-operated portable devices, ST's accelerometers include power-down and sleep modes and a FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for smarter power management. They also embed a temperature sensor and a self-test function that allows the customer to verify the functioning of the sensor after it has been assembled on board.

The LIS2Dx devices are software-compatible with the Company's current 3-axis accelerometers, so customers can easily 'hot swap' and protect their investment in application development.

ST's accelerometers are in volume production, with unit pricing $1.05 in quantities of 1,000 pieces for the LIS2DH and $0.98 for the LIS2DM . Further pricing options are available for larger quantities. For more information on ST's complete MEMS portfolio see http://www.st.com/mems

About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2010, the Company's net revenues were $10.35 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com. 

[1] IHS iSuppli: H1 2011 Consumer and Mobile MEMS Market Tracker, August 2011

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354, michael.markowitz@st.com

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

Glu Mobile and James Frey Turn Off the Lights on Humanity in The Nightworld

Emerge from the shadows and survive the apocalyptic wastelands in a first-of-its-kind Social Mobile game and novel partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile, a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, and Full Fathom Five today announced the joint launch of The Nightworld App and eBook. The Nightworld App takes players to the furthest reaches of their imaginations, delivering the brilliance and grit of Blaine's literary images with the sharp graphics and engaging gameplay customary to Glu games. The Nightworld novel, written by author Jack Blaine of Full Fathom Five, brings to life the story of an apocalyptic future world where sunlight is nothing but a memory. The Nightworld is one of the first Social Mobile games to offer a storyline fully developed through an accompanying novel.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52680-glu-mobile-the-nightworld-apple-ipad-app

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"James Frey and the team at Full Fathom Five represent a commitment to changing the status quo - a commitment that aligns well with Glu's continued work to transcend the way the world thinks about mobile gaming," said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of Glu. "The Nightworld breaks new ground and represents the beginning of a new age in both publishing and Social Mobile game development."

"It's wonderful to see The Nightworld come alive in Glu's interactive 3D game," said Frey. "Last summer, Full Fathom Five partnered in the first-ever audio book that included a soundtrack, and now our partnership with Glu opens up more innovative ways for content that starts as a book to become so much more."

The Nightworld App and novel are available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on the Apple App Store and iBooks Store at <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-nightworld/id446014572?ls=1&mt=8.</font></font>

The Nightworld App challenges players to survive as one of the last humans in an apocalyptic wasteland where resources are scarce and only the stealthy survive. The cold, lonely traps and betrayals of The Nightworld will see only the most cunning of players complete missions and collect resources in order to survive.

    --  FIGHT FOR RESOURCES: Search the wastelands for food and weapons.
    --  THIRD-PERSON STEALTH ACTION: Take cover in the shadows and calculate the
        perfect time to make your move.
    --  APOCALYPTIC WORLD OF THE FUTURE: Assume the role of one of the last
        humans on earth as you uncover the mysteries The Nightworld holds.
THE NIGHTWORLD NOVELBy Jack BlaineEbook ISBN: 9780062133793Ages 14 and up; $3.99HarperCollins

About Glu MobileGlu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google Chrome and beyond.  Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Kirkland, Washington, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the UK.  Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox.  Consumers can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

THE NIGHTWORLD, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

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Glu Mobile Inc.

CONTACT: Mike DeLaet, Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6137, PR@glu.com; Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com

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

London's Hottest Chocolate Brand Comes to the US: Uber-Popular Montezuma's Chocolates Now Exclusively Available at AbesMarket.com

ONLY At AbesMarket.com: Get the Chocolate Brand that Brits Can't Keep on Shelves, Perfect as Holiday Hostess Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for $20 Or Less

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AbesMarket.com, the web's go-to shop for natural products, today announced it is now the exclusive US channel for Montezuma's Chocolates, one of the UK's most coveted chocolate brands. Perfect for holiday entertaining, hostess gifts, and more, Montezuma's Chocolates are flying off the shelves in Britain, thanks to the company's distinctive take on organic chocolates. Founded by a husband-wife team of lawyers-turned-chocolatiers, Montezuma's offers traditional favorites like chocolate buttons and truffles, plus creative concoctions with ingredients like chili and lime, crunchy meringue, spiced mandarin, sultana grapes, and more.

"When we hear about a great natural brand, we want to bring it to our customers - even if we have to travel halfway around the world to find it," said Jon Polin, Co-Founder of AbesMarket.com. "Montezuma's has taken the UK by storm, with an incredible story and chocolates that are truly original. We're excited to give shoppers exclusive US access to this sought-after British brand."

Shop AbesMarket.com for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers from Montezuma's Chocolates for $20 or less, including: The Chocolate Library Aztec Collection ($20), 5 chocolate bars in unique flavors like dragon ginger, lime and sea salt, chili, exotic fruits and nuts, and crunchy peppermint; Chunky Snowmen ($10), dark, white, or milk chocolate in cute snowman shapes; and Great Balls of Fire Truffles ($13), a collection of spiced chocolate caramel balls. Or, mix and match Montezuma's imaginative individual bars ($5.50 each), like the Great British Pudding Bar (Ecuadorian dark chocolate with strawberry, meringue, and a white chocolate swirl), Lordy Lord (dark chocolate and cocoa nibs), Space Hopper (milk chocolate with orange), and more.

About AbesMarket.com

AbesMarket.com is the web's go-to shop for natural products, offering the feel of a local market with the selection of an online superstore. AbesMarket.com rigorously selects high-quality green brands, making it easy to discover and buy natural products for every need. The site's unique social, interactive, and educational features also give shoppers the opportunity to get to know the stories behind the brands. Shop AbesMarket.com for everything green, natural, and organic - including gourmet foods, health & beauty items, clothing, pet care, home décor, baby & kids' products, and more. http://www.AbesMarket.com

<font size="2" face="Arial">Contact: Jesson Geipel, +1-609-279-0050 ext. 104, jesson@resoundmarketing.com</font>

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SOURCE  AbesMarket.com

AbesMarket.com

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

IBM to Produce Micron's Hybrid Memory Cube in Debut of First Commercial, 3D Chip-Making Capability

New process creates 15-times-faster memory in 90% smaller package

ARMONK, N.Y. and BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Micron Technology, Inc. announced today that Micron will begin production of a new memory device built using the first commercial CMOS manufacturing technology to employ through-silicon vias (TSVs). IBM's advanced TSV chip-making process enables Micron's Hybrid Memory Cube (HMC) to achieve speeds 15 times faster than today's technology.

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IBM will present the details of its TSV manufacturing breakthrough at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting on December 5 in Washington, DC.

HMC parts will be manufactured at IBM's advanced semiconductor fab in East Fishkill, N.Y., using the company's 32nm, high-K metal gate process technology.

HMC technology uses advanced TSVs -- vertical conduits that electrically connect a stack of individual chips -- to combine high-performance logic with Micron's state-of-the-art DRAM.  HMC delivers bandwidth and efficiencies a leap beyond current device capabilities.  HMC prototypes, for example, clock in with bandwidth of 128 gigabytes per second (GB/s). By comparison, current state-of-the-art devices deliver 12.8 GB/s. HMC also requires 70 percent less energy to transfer data while offering a small form factor -- just 10 percent of the footprint of conventional memory.

HMC will enable a new generation of performance in applications ranging from large-scale networking and high-performance computing, to industrial automation and, eventually, consumer products.

"This is a milestone in the industry move to 3D semiconductor manufacturing," said Subu Iyer, IBM Fellow. "The manufacturing process we are rolling out will have applications beyond memory, enabling other industry segments as well. In the next few years, 3D chip technology will make its way into consumer products, and we can expect to see drastic improvements in battery life and functionality of devices."

"HMC is a game changer, finally giving architects a flexible memory solution that scales bandwidth while addressing power efficiency," said Robert Feurle, Vice President of DRAM Marketing for Micron. "Through collaboration with IBM, Micron will provide the industry's most capable memory offering."

Additional information, technical specifications, tools and support for adopting HMC technology can be found at micron.com.

About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit http://www.micron.com.

About IBM

For more information about IBM's advanced semiconductor products and manufacturing processes visit http://www.ibm.com/chips

Contacts:
IBM
Michael Corrado
mcorrado@us.ibm.com
914-766-4635

Micron
Scott Stevens
sstevens@micron.com
512-288-4050

SOURCE  IBM

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IBM

CONTACT: CONTACT: Kristin Connor, +1-212-584-4291, kconnor@5wpr.com

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

Vimicro Announces Intention to Spin Off Mobile Unit into a New Joint Venture

BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) ("Vimicro" or the "Company"), a leading multimedia semiconductor and IP-based surveillance solution provider, today announced its intention to spin off its mobile-phone multimedia processor business (the "Mobile Business"). The spin-off would involve a workforce reduction of approximately 180-200 related employees, or roughly 21-23% of the Company's total headcount, as well as the disposal of related assets. This divestiture is part of the Company's continuing efforts to align its resources and expenses with opportunities in and focus on the PC/Notebook multimedia processor and IP-based surveillance businesses.

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The Company expects to receive approximately $1.5 million in cash from the sale of the Mobile Business assets, which valuation is based on an independent appraisal. One-time restructuring costs and charges are estimated at approximately $3 million, which will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011. A new joint venture will be established to independently run the Mobile Business, in which Vimicro and other related parties will own a 51% equity interest. Following the spin-off, the Mobile Business will be considered an equity investment and will no longer be consolidated.

Vimicro's Board of Directors, Audit Committee and a special independent committee reviewed, discussed, and approved the proposed restructuring arrangements during several meetings in October and November. The Audit Committee and a special independent committee, each consisting entirely of independent directors, considered, among other things, a valuation report of the Mobile Business assets from an independent appraiser and advice from outside legal counsel when evaluating the proposed transactions.

"This restructuring intensifies our focus on our core PC/notebook and surveillance solution businesses, while at the same time streamlining our cost structure and improving our margins." said Richard Wu, Vimicro's Chief Financial Officer. "This streamlining, plus ongoing company-wide cost reduction and control efforts, paralleled by our strong top-line growth prospects, should position Vimicro well to achieve our goal of reaching breakeven in 2012."

The transactions are expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2011.

About Vimicro International Corporation

Vimicro International Corporation is a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider that designs, develops and markets mixed-signal semiconductor products and system-level solutions that enable multimedia capabilities in a variety of products for PC/Notebook, consumer electronics and surveillance markets. Vimicro is aggressively expanding business into the surveillance market with system-level solutions and semiconductor products to capitalize on China's domestic demand. Vimicro's ADSs, each of which represents four ordinary shares, are currently trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "VIMC."

Forward-Looking Statements

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 quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vimicro's expectations and forecasts, contain forward-looking statements. Vimicro may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., 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 Vimicro'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: the company's ability to develop and market new surveillance and other products and systems. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vimicro's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Vimicro does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and Vimicro undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    Company Contact:                Investor Contact:

    Vimicro International
     Corporation                    CCG Investor Relations
    Mr. Richard Wu, Chief Financial  Mr. John Harmon, CFA, Sr. Account
     Officer                         Manager
    Phone: +86 (10) 6894 8888 ext.   Phone: +86 (10) 6561-6886 ext. 807
     8811                            (Beijing)
    E-mail: ir@vimicro.com          E-mail: john.harmon@ccgir.com

    Ms. Sandy Song, IR Associate     Mr. Roger Ellis, Senior Partner & SVP
     Manager                         for M.I
    Phone: +86 (10) 6894 8888 ext.
     7401                           Phone: +1 (310) 954-1332 (Los Angeles)
    E-mail: songzheng@vimicro.com   E-mail: roger.ellis@ccgir.com
    http://www.vimicro.com                 .www.ccgir.com

SOURCE  Vimicro International Corporation

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New Mobile Website by Kansas City Steak Company Makes Customers' Lives Easier During the Busiest Time of the Year

Hungry? New Mobile Site and Updated App Ready to Deliver the Steakhouse to Everyone on Your List This Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Steak Company is making it easier than ever to deliver the steakhouse to family, friends - and perhaps, you - with today's launch of a website optimized for all smartphones. Users can now easily access Kansas City Steak selections of scrumptious meats, sides and desserts, recipes, special promotions, gift ideas and cooking tips.

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The mobile site was created to provide on-the-go customers with all the features they enjoy at http://www.kansascitysteaks.com. The Steak Timer and Recipes iPhone app that launched last year has incorporated this new mobile shopping site within the app. Perfect steaks every time.

"The timing for our mobile site launch could not be more perfect," said Edward Scavuzzo, President of Kansas City Steak Company. "We're having a record year and are excited to invest resources to make life a little easier for our customers. This new mobile website helps them connect with us, whether they are at home, work or running errands, not only during the busy holiday season, but all year long."

According to a comScore study released in October, online retail experienced the largest increase (95%) in the number of subscribers year-over-year from September 2010 to 2011 (more than 21 million users). Research and consulting firm Deloitte also noted in an October  2011 survey that of the 42% of consumers who own a smartphone, 27% will use their device while shopping for the holidays. And global market analyst Gartner predicts that by 2013 mobile phones will overtake personal computers as the most common Web access device worldwide.

To celebrate the launch of the new mobile site, Kansas City Steaks is running Free Shipping from November 30, 2011 through December 15, 2011 with a $99 purchase.

Founded in 1932, the Kansas City Steak Company(TM) is a family-owned company that offers a variety of the highest quality meats and other fine foods direct to the consumer through the company's catalog, website and toll-free phone number (1-800-524-1844).

    Contact:  Barbara C. Hernandez, APR
               608-235-1623 or
               bchonpoint@gmail.com

SOURCE  Kansas City Steak Company

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Kansas City Steak Company

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AVG Technologies Acquires Bsecure Technologies, Inc.

Bsecure Provides Excellent Strategic Fit for AVG, Further Strengthening Core Security Offerings for Consumers and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVG Technologies (AVG), a leading provider of Internet and mobile security, today announced its acquisition of the business of Bsecure Technologies, Inc. (Bsecure), a leading provider of proprietary, cloud-based technology in the Internet filtering industry since 2001, and the most endorsed software provider for family online safety. The acquisition will further strengthen AVG's leadership in protecting families online through Bsecure's top-rated parental control products. Terms of the transaction, which has already closed, were not publicly disclosed.

J.R. Smith, AVG Technologies' Chief Executive Officer, said, "The acquisition of Bsecure reinforces our company's long-standing dedication and leadership in protecting families online. The expansion of online access and use of cloud computing across mobile and PC platforms has created increasing demand from our consumers for offerings that protect both them and their families, while making the cloud experience more user-friendly and manageable. The combination of AVG's brand, product distribution and business model with Bsecure's existing offerings and cloud-based platform expertise will enable us to sustain bringing innovative products to market and continue delivering peace of mind to our customers."

AVG noted that Bsecure's portfolio complements AVG's existing offerings, and that Bsecure has been a key AVG partner in offering top-rated parental control products.  Both companies share a like-minded vision of creating a platform that aims to deliver the most reliable and comprehensive Internet protection software and technology available, and this strategic alignment significantly strengthens AVG's offering and all-round protection technologies for its customers.

David Haadsma, CEO, Bsecure Technologies, Inc. noted, "We look forward to seamlessly integrating our operations and knowledge under AVG Technologies.  This acquisition highlights the value that we have successfully created at Bsecure. We will leverage our technology and products to provide value added offerings to AVG customers while protecting them against rapidly expanding threats."

ABOUT AVG TECHNOLOGIES

http://www.avg.com

AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 100 million active users in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of Web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cybercrime and advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has a strong reseller network consisting of resellers, partners and distributors globally including; CNET, Ingram Micro, and Wal-Mart.

Contacts
United States:
Jeremy Fielding / Daniel Yunger
Kekst and Company
E-mail: jeremy-fielding@kekst.com / daniel-yunger@kekst.com
+ 1 (212) 521-4800

United Kingdom:
Lennard van Otterloo
MSL for AVG
E-mail: Lennard.vanotterloo@mslgroup.com
+44 (0)20 7878 3210

Investor Relations:
Siobhan MacDermott
AVG Technologies - Investor Relations
E-mail: siobhan.macdermott@avg.com
+1 (415) 299 2945

SOURCE  AVG Technologies

AVG Technologies

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

SonicWALL Launches Mobile Connect App for iOS

SAN JOSE, California, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
          App Offers Secure SSL VPN Connectivity to Corporate Network Resources for
                                 Today's Mobile Workforce

    SonicWALL, Inc.
[http://www.sonicwall.com/?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=HOMEPAGE&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnect ]
, the leading provider of intelligent network
security
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Network_Security.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=NetworkSecurity&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnect ]
and data
protection
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Backup_Recovery.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_contentÚtaProtection&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnect ]
solutions,
today announced the SonicWALL(R) Mobile Connect App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
is now
available on the App Store [http://www.sonicwall.com/mobileconnect ] for download to Apple
devices such as iPad(R) and iPhone(R). For users of SonicWALL's SSL VPN
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/SSL_VPN_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=SRALine&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
and
Next-Generation Firewall product lines
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Next-Generation_Firewall.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=NGFW&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
, the new
SonicWALL Mobile App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
enables
anytime, anywhere secure remote access and connectivity from Apple devices such as the
iPad and iPhone to all network resources. A single unified SSL VPN client, Mobile Connect
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
is
supported across all current SonicWALL Secure Remote Access
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/SSL_VPN_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=SRALine&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
(SRA) and
SonicWALL Aventail E-Class SRA
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/SSL_VPN_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=SRALine&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
, as well as
SonicWALL TZ,
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Network_Security_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=AppliancesLines&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
Network Security Appliance
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Network_Security_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=AppliancesLines&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
(NSA), E-Class NSA
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Network_Security_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=AppliancesLines&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
and SuperMassive(TM) E10000 Series
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Network_Security_Appliances.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=AppliancesLines&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
firewalls. Mobile Connect runs on iOS 4.2 and higher.

    The SonicWALL Mobile Connect App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
provides
users "VPN on Demand" and encrypts traffic whenever users attempt to access protected
internal resources. Further capabilities are added when Mobile Connect
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
users
communicate through a SonicWALL firewall. Network administrators can enable Clean VPN
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/solutions/Solutions_Clean_VPN.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=CleanVPN&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
(SonicWALL Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Intrusions Prevention scanning over VPN
connections) to afford iOS users the same level of protection as if they were on the
internal network, and ensure that communications relayed through the iOS devices are clean
of malware. Additionally, network administrators can utilize SonicWALL Application
Intelligence and Control
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Application_Intelligence_Control_Visualization.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=AICV&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
functionality to identify which iOS apps should receive critical bandwidth.
This assures performance for key business, education and medical applications, while
throttling down other bandwidth intensive applications not deemed important to the
enterprise or school.

    "Everyone knows that iPhones and iPads are revolutionary devices that have enabled a
level of mobile productivity we haven't seen before," said Mark Bouchard, founder of
AimPoint Group, LLC. "Mobile Connect makes it simple and straightforward for enterprises
to embrace this game-changing platform by allowing millions of SonicWALL customers to
securely access corporate networks and boost their mobile productivity even further."

    For internal users of iOS devices, IT administrators are already able to utilize
SonicWALL's Clean Wireless
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/solutions/Solutions_Clean_Wireless_Deployments.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=CleanWireless&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
(data encryption and Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Intrusion
Prevention over WLAN networks) as well as SonicWALL Content Filtering services to meet
compliance and policy requirements. Now, with the Mobile Connect App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
, users and
organizations can be protected while traveling and accessing networks from public
hotspots.

    "iPads and iPhones have become the overwhelming choice for employees who demand
anytime anywhere productivity," said Patrick Sweeney, vice president of product management
and corporate marketing at SonicWALL. "Our Mobile Connect App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
lets
companies extend their security policy to meet the stringent needs of enterprise,
government and education institutions, while employees travel outside of the protected
perimeter. This will help enable greater workforce productivity."

    By deploying the SonicWALL Mobile Connect App
[http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Mobile_Connect.html?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium 11Releases&utm_content=MobileConnect&utm_campaign1201_MobileConnectApp ]
, companies
can take full advantage of the power and innovation of iPad and iPhone-simply and
securely. IT organizations can now support iPad and iPhone users by giving them secure
access to network resources, including shared folders, client-server applications,
intranet sites, email and more.

    The SonicWALL Mobile Connect App is available for free from the App Store
[http://www.sonicwall.com/mobileconnect ] on iPad and iPhone or at
http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

    For more news on Dynamic Security and Next-Generation Networks, follow SonicWALL on
LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gidR461 ], Facebook
[http://www.facebook.com/SonicWALL ] and Twitter [http://twitter.com/sonicwall ].

    About SonicWALL, Inc.

    Guided by its vision of Dynamic Security for the Global Network, SonicWALL develops
advanced intelligent network security and data protection solutions that adapt as
organizations evolve and as threats evolve. Trusted by small and large enterprises
worldwide, SonicWALL solutions are designed to detect and control applications and protect
networks from intrusions and malware attacks through award-winning hardware, software and
virtual appliance-based solutions. For more information, visit
http://www.sonicwall.com.

    Copyright (c) 2011 SonicWALL, Inc. All rights reserved. SonicWALL(R) is a registered
trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. and all other SonicWALL product and service names and slogans
are trademarks or registered trademarks of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names
mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

Source: SonicWALL, Inc.

Jock Breitwieser, SonicWALL, Office Phone: +1-408-800-5625, E-mail: jbreitwieser@SonicWALL.com; Kristen Leon, Bond PR, +1-415-848-2626, kristen@bondprus.com

Eutelsat - One Name, One Group, One Fleet

PARIS, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that from 1 March 2012 it will
be unifying the names of its satellites around the established Eutelsat brand. From this
date, the Group's satellites will take the Eutelsat name associated with the relevant
figure for their orbital position and a letter indicating their order of arrival at that
position. This new system has been devised to support Eutelsat's efforts to communicate
its satellite branding and deployment in a consistent and homogenous way.

    The logical pattern Eutelsat has selected will enable its growing community of users
across all markets to immediately identify where a satellite is located - a key metric in
the commercial satellite sector - and its chronology at the neighbourhood it occupies.

    Current in-orbit satellites will for example be renamed as follows:

   
    - W6 at 21.5degree(s) East will become EUTELSAT 21A.

    To ensure clarity, satellites located at Eutelsat's four 'West' positions will include
West in their name. For example:

   
    - ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 2 will become EUTELSAT 8 West A.

    Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) brand, which over 20 years has acquired a high and established
reputation in the satellite TV industry, will be retained. It will be more closely
associated with the Eutelsat name and adopt the numbering system to be implemented for all
other satellites. For example HOT BIRD(TM) 6 will become EUTELSAT HOT BIRD 13A. The same
pattern will apply to KA-SAT.

    Commenting on the new system, Andrew Wallace, Eutelsat Chief Commercial officer said:
"We strive to associate the Eutelsat brand with customer service, engineering excellence
and market-leading innovation. Associating the names of our satellites with our Group name
and its heritage reflect this vision and mission. As we continue our push for further
in-orbit expansion, with six satellites to be launched from 2012 to 2014, this new naming
programme will enhance the awareness and understanding of our commercial offer."

    In order to minimise any possible disruption for business partners, Eutelsat has
decided on a three-month preparation period, from 1 December 2011 to 1 March 2012. This
will allow appropriate time to plan for the change so that the switch on 1 March 2012 can
be seamless and smooth for all stakeholders.

    Until this date Eutelsat's current satellite names will continue to be used.

    Click here for the complete table of satellite names
http://www.eutelsat.com/satellites/eutelsat-satellites.html or see the attached table.

    About Eutelsat Communications

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and
significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 30 June 2011, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 3,800 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are broadcast
via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves over 120
million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV
contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through
teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and
operational professionals from 30 countries.

    http://www.eutelsat.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor Tel. : + 33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Analysts and Investors: Lisa Finas Tel. : +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Léonard Wapler, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Patent Pending: WallWidget.com(TM)

Create a Remotely Controlled Micro-Site of any Product Website in Under 2 Minutes...Instantly Embed into any Webpage, Blog, Ad Network, or Social Network.

Now Consumers Can Shop, Wherever They Stop(TM).

PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BoingOpia Corporation has announced today the launch of a new technology which allows anyone to create a remotely controlled micro-site of any product website in under two minutes. Then instantly embed into any webpage, blog, ad network, or social network. Consumers can now Shop, Wherever They Stop(TM).

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/CG14624LOGO)

Eric Benson, CEO, says, "...the Patent Pending technology creates a widget of any website without downloading or storing any of the website's content. Instead, as patent professionals have verbalized it, the technology is more like a portable, embeddable, browser which focuses on only one specific website. It arranges links to the assets of the website such as images, videos, and text, then displays them to the viewer through a portal creating a new age, 'picture in picture' viewing experience for the web."

When shared virally to social networks such as facebook, for example, the widget lives within the facebook Wall and provides consumers with the convenience of never having to leave their page to interact with their favorite websites or to purchase products.

The technology is also equally exciting when embedded into webpages, blogs, and ad networks.

The initial launch of the technology is in association with internet marketers who find the technology very compelling because of its ability to continuously track their virally spread affiliate links within their own created WallWidget(TM) to ensure proper payment of commissions.

Currently available through ClickBank at ClickBank.com, one of the largest affiliate networks in the World, WallWidget(TM) for eCommerce is initially accessible by more than 100,000 internet marketers for a nominal monthly usage fee.

WallWidget(TM) also has a free component which allows consumers to create their own free WallWidget(TM) for Music, Videos, etc., such as YouTube. YouTube users can now create a WallWidget(TM) of their favorite video collections, share to their facebook Walls for continuous play of all videos saved in the collection.

WallWidget(TM) technology boasts providing consumers with the ability to no longer click to play YouTube videos one at a time. But through the WallWidget(TM) technology, users may auto-play hundreds of videos at a time continuously, which is convenient for gatherings where background music or music videos could play continuously to set a certain mood.

With its sights set on other industries such as Real Estate, Medical, Banking, Politics, Travel, Entertainment, etc., WallWidget(TM) has projected revenues into the Billions of Dollars in the years to come.

For more information, and a Free Live Demonstration of the WallWidget(TM) technology, please visit WallWidget.com at: http://www.WallWidget.com.

About BoingOpia Corporation

BoingOpia Corporation is a privately held software development company with patents pending in the fields of internet advertising algorithms, as well as financial related technologies, and applications used by fortune 500 companies.

For more information about ClickBank, please visit ClickBank.com.

For more information about facebook, please visit facebook.com.

Media Contact:Robin Mitchell, CMO
BoingOpia Corporation
1-602-449-9750 Ext. 7710
Media@BoingOpia.com

SOURCE  BoingOpia Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/CG14624LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
BoingOpia Corporation

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

SIM Partners Releases Visit Fairfax Android App

Builds on success of innovative, engaging mobile solution for Fairfax County destination marketers

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SIM Partners, a full-service digital marketing agency and leading developer of mobile apps for destination marketing organizations, today announced that Visit Fairfax, a mobile visitor's guide for Fairfax County, Virginia, is now available for Android smart phones.

The branded mobile application is a comprehensive travel guide through Fairfax County in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., region. It was created by SIM Partners in collaboration with Visit Fairfax, the official destination marketing organization for Fairfax County.

The app contains a wealth of information, ratings, reviews, maps and access to thousands of attractions, events, accommodations, restaurants and special offers. To download the free app, visit http://www.fxva.com/mobile.

The Visit Fairfax iPhone app, launched in 2010, has been downloaded 4,000 times with more than 165,000 consumer actions to date.

"Mobile phones with the Android system are increasingly popular in the consumer market, with more than 550,000 being activated a day," said Jon Schepke, President, SIM Partners. "In Fairfax, where more than 30 percent of smart phone users have the Android system, we're thrilled to build on the success of the Visit Fairfax iPhone app by making this best-in-class pocket tour guide more accessible."

SIM Partners' principals have well over a decade of experience helping leading hospitality and other travel companies increase their marketing ROI through mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media strategies. 

Visit Fairfax is easy to navigate and packed with features - from geo-location maps to videos to consumer reviews, social media integration and beyond - to deliver a fun and engaging user experience. The app is designed to facilitate visitors' planning, booking and shopping needs before, during and after their trips.

The app lets Fairfax County and its industry partners provide real time information and promotional incentives to travelers through their smart phones. It provides marketers with real-time tracking and reporting for up-to-the-minute results and better decision-making.

Consumer reviews of Visit Fairfax have been overwhelmingly positive:

Great! - 5 Stars - "Great app and super easy to use. Gives all the information needed to contact and find a place I wanted to go and has a variety of local things to browse."

Great Resource for restaurants/bars - 5 Stars - "Always looking for a new place to take my family to eat as well as take in the occasional happy hour. This app is very intuitive and has tons of extras that I'm sure I'll take advantage of."

Great place 2 see what is on in Fairfax - 5 Stars - "Awesome"

Great service - 4 Stars - "This app helped me plan my limited time in the area. The time saved gave me extra opportunities I would never have known about."

About SIM Partners

SIM Partners, based in Chicago, IL, is a full service, interactive marketing agency specializing in innovative, ROI-driven solutions that help companies cost-efficiently acquire customers through the use of mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media strategies. The integrated and comprehensive marketing solutions are used by leading companies in travel, home services, retail, insurance, B2B, real estate, financial services and restaurant industries. The proprietary technology platforms are designed to help clients achieve their digital marketing goals with minimal internal resources. SIM Partners' offerings include a Local Search Platform, Mobile Marketing Platform, mobile application development for smart phones and tablets (iPhone/iPad, Android etc.), Paid Search (desktop and mobile PPC), share for rewards, and Ask-an-Expert social media application. For more information, visit http://www.simpartners.com.

For more information about Visit Fairfax, visit http://www.fxva.com.

SOURCE  SIM Partners

SIM Partners

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Carol Jouzaitis, +1-312-342-7304, cjouzaitis@simpartners.com

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

Shopbop Offers Free 2 Day Domestic (US) Shipping Through the End of the Year

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopbop.com, the leading women's fashion boutique online, continues to evolve its commitment to serving the customer through the introduction of free Domestic (US) 2 day shipping on all purchases through the end of the year.

Founded just over a decade ago in the US, Shopbop.com is the original innovator in Fashion e-commerce.  Known as a launching pad for new brands and new ideas, Shopbop is committed to continuously improving and facilitating the customer experience. Just over a year after launching free fast worldwide shipping, Shopbop continues to invest in offering the premier customer experience with free domestic two day shipping.

Jeff Yurcisin, President and General Manager, Shopbop:
"We continue to engage the customer in how to serve her better. Our mission is tied to delivering fashion and style daily, and we believe that the customer wants a quick and easy experience from the moment of discovery on the site, to the day the package arrives at her door."

Terms are effective December 1st, 2011.

About Shopbop:

Shopbop.com is the daily destination for the fashion you love, and the style you have yet to discover.  It is the leading women's fashion online boutique worldwide and the premier online shopping destination for luxury and contemporary fashion.  Working with over 400 international brands, Shopbop.com offers women globally, a selective and nuanced fashion forward assortment of ready to wear and accessories from emerging and internationally established collections.

For more information please contact:
Coline Choay, 212 274 2057, Coline.Choay@shopbop.com

Twitter
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(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111121/NY09817LOGO )

SOURCE  Shopbop.com

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111121/NY09817LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Shopbop.com

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

Bluegiga Enables the Development of Bluetooth(R) 4.0 Accessories for iPhone 4S

ESPOO, Finland, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Bluegiga Technologies [http://www.bluegiga.com ] introduces a new reference
implementation of its BLE112 Bluetooth 4.0
[http://www.bluegiga.com/BLE112_Bluetooth_low_energy_module ] single mode platform allowing
companies to quickly create Bluetooth 4.0 accessories compatible with Apple's iPhone 4S.

    (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20111201/498058 )

    The iPhone 4S is the first smart phone that supports the new Bluetooth 4.0 standard.
This opens the door for designers to create a new bread of low power wireless sensing
devices that can communicate with a mobile device while still providing connectivity to
traditional Bluetooth headset and HID devices.

    "The release of iPhone 4S is a great milestone for the entire Bluetooth community and
a beginning of a new era in Bluetooth accessory development. I am certain that Android and
Windows mobile devices will quickly follow." remarks Mikko Savolainen, VP Product
Management.

    Bluegiga Technologies [http://www.bluegiga.com ] has developed a reference platform
for OEMs to quickly develop and deploy Bluetooth 4.0 applications. The reference platform
consists of our BLE112 Bluetooth 4.0
[http://www.bluegiga.com/BLE112_Bluetooth_low_energy_module ] single mode development kit,
Bluetooth 4.0 software development kit, and a reference application for iOS5. Bluegiga
also provides example applications for accessories such as proximity tags, heart rate
sensors, and thermometers. This will simplify the development process for designers,
reducing the time to market.

    BLE112 development kit consists of Bluegiga's BLE112 Bluetooth 4.0 single mode
development board with integrated accelerometer, display, temperature, potentiometer, and
battery sensor. The development kit will allow OEMs to quickly prototype Bluetooth 4.0
hardware and gives software developers a platform to rapidly develop applications.

    Bluegiga's Bluetooth 4.0 software development kit includes tools for creating
Bluetooth 4.0 profiles with simple XML schema and standalone Bluetooth 4.0 applications
utilizing the processing power of the BLE112 Bluetooth 4.0
[http://www.bluegiga.com/BLE112_Bluetooth_low_energy_module ] single mode module.

    The final element that pulls everything together is Bluegiga's heart rate reference
application for Apple's iOS5. This example shows developers how to connect Bluetooth 4.0
devices with iOS5 exchanging data back and forth over the Bluetooth link.

    Bluegiga Technologies Inc. provides Bluetooth-based wireless module and access device
solutions. Its secure, cost-effective and easy-to-integrate devices are used by industry
leaders in the areas of health and medical, automotive, audio, industrial, and consumer
applications. Bluegiga has a presence in more than 65 countries worldwide through its
distribution network.

    The Bluetooth word, mark, and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by The
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

    About Made for iPhone (MFi) program

    http://developer.apple.com/programs/mfi

   
    Further information:
    sales@bluegiga.com
    TEL  +358-9-435-5060

    http://www.bluegiga.com

Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20111201/498058

Source: Bluegiga

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Stannah Stairlift Launch Very First Twitter RT Advent Calendar

LONDON, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Stannah Stairlifts are due to launch their upcoming 'Twitter Advent Calendar
[http://bit.ly/stannahtwitter ]' promotion on Dec 1st, 2011. The campaign aims to bring
Christmas to Twitter, offering Stannah fans the opportunity to win "stocking filler"
prizes on a daily basis. This is believed to be the first time a nationwide company has
used such an idea on the popular social networking site.

    Stannah will be tweeting an Advent Calendar status every morning, informing twitter
users of the prize for that day. To be in for a chance of winning one of the daily prizes,
followers are being asked to simply follow Stannah on Twitter [@stairlifts_uk
[http://bit.ly/stannahtwitter ]] and retweet the original tweet. A winner will then be
randomly and notified the following day.

    The daily entertainment based prizes are specifically chosen for the Stannah family
audience, ensuring to cater to different age ranges and demographics. The early advent
prizes include CDs from platinum selling artists such as Adele, Take That and Beyonce, as
well as Christmas themed DVDs including The Nightmare Before Christmas, A Very Glee
Christmas, and Gavin & Stacey: A Christmas Special. Keeping within the family theme of
Stannah, the campaign also includes children's classics, Ice Age, Fantastic Mr Fox, and
Mrs Doubtfire, as well as family favourites such as Casino Royale, Love Actually, and The
Italian Job. On top of all these great audio and visual Christmas treats, Stannah are also
giving away Thorntons chocolates.

    The final Christmas treat giveaway will be a deluxe Harry Potter Complete 8-Film
Collection DVD Box Set on December 24th 2011. Fans of the movie will know this is a
limited release, with restricted numbers being made available worldwide.

    Alongside the Twitter Advent Calendar, Stannah Stairlifts will also be running a
weekly Facebook Christmas Competition [http://on.fb.me/stannah ] for fans of the page to
win a Stannah-branded stocking, alongside themed weekly prizes. These themes consist of
music, food, gaming, and general hobby related prizes alongside Amazon, HMV, and Marks &
Spencers gift vouchers.

    Stannah knows that everybody is likely to know somebody who has had experience with
limited mobility, and are working to break down negative perceptions of owning mobility
aids. Stannah is a family company founded over 140 years ago; still based in Britain but
famous around the world for lifts and stairlifts, which give people invaluable freedom,
independence and safer enjoyment of their own homes.

    About Stannah Stairlifts

    Stannah is a world-leader in lift manufacturing, producing stairlifts
[http://www.stannahstairlifts.co.uk ], passenger lifts, escalators and moving walkways,
vertical platform lifts, goods and service lifts. It is one of Britain's leading
engineering companies, having won four Queen's Awards for Enterprise, and remains an
independent, family owned and run firm.

    Stannah operates in more than 40 countries and has subsidiaries in ten countries
including the US, Holland, France and Italy. In the UK, Stannah is the largest independent
lift supplier, working through a network of eleven service branches. The company also
provides stairlifts to 345 local authorities UK-wide and has been named the best known
brand in the stairlift market (Hall & Partners 2010).

    Stannah's business is worth GBP183million. Last year, annual turnover increased by 6%,
with operating profit up by 6.7%. The company employs 1450 people in the UK and an
additional 250 overseas.

    Stannah's experience of the lift industry is exceptional, originating in cargo lifts
in the 1860s. In 1975, Stannah designed the first affordable, quick-to-install and
easy-to-use stairlift. Earlier this year it marked the production of its 500,000th
stairlift at its factory in Andover, with a visit from HRH the Prince of Wales.

    Stannah is run by fourth generation joint chairmen Alan and Brian Stannah, who
launched the first Stannah stairlift. They are supported by a management team comprising
four members of the fifth generation - Jon, Patrick, Alastair and Nick Stannah.

    For more information visit http://www.stannah.co.uk

Source: Stannah Stairlifts

For further information, please contact: Tamara Askew, +44(0)20-7479-4085, tamara.askew@harvestdigital.com | Rohan Jadhav, +44(0)20-7479-7506, rohan.jadhav@harvestdigital.com

Tata Communications Further Expands Its Cloud Portfolio With the Launch of InstaHCM

MUMBAIand NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  Tata Communications, a leading provider of The New World of Communications, today announces yet another addition to its InstaApps Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) portfolio in the form of Human Capital Management (HCM) - InstaHCM(TM).   

InstaHCM will launch in partnership with SuccessFactors, Inc., (NYSE: SFSF) the global leader in cloud-based business execution software. Together, Tata Communications and SuccessFactors will bring India-based enterprise customersa secure and scalable set of business execution software to help align their workforces, execute business strategies, identify high and low performers and increase business productivity, all in the cloud. Tata Communications' InstaHCM cloud service launch will mark the first telecommunications company in India to offer an SaaS-based Human Capital Management application.

"Talent retention, a productive workforce, business alignment and employee development are key areas of focus for any enterprise. Development and implementation of dedicated HR tools to address these issues is becoming increasingly important for enterprises that want to harness human resource intelligence to empower employees. By providing visibility into these aspects of a company's business, employees can better collaborate and communicate, significantly improving organisational productivity," says Sumeet Walia, Senior Vice President, India and APAC, Tata Communications.

The pay-per-use InstaHCM service enables businesses to quickly and easily tap into scalable, global IT infrastructure via the Internet, without the usual cost and complexities associated with IT provisioning, helping to control operational expenses.

"With the upcoming launch of the InstaHCM cloud service, Tata Communications further strengthens the portfolio of cloud-based services that it offers to enterprises in India, providing  world-class business applications and solutions,'' concludes Walia. 

"With a significant customer base in India, Tata Communications has a strong presence in the country and a deep understanding of the emerging Indian marketplace," says Mercedes Ellison, Vice President of Global Alliances and Channels, SuccessFactors. "The demand for cloud computing continues to mature and grow and SuccessFactors is one of the leading vendors spearheading global cloud-computing with approximately 15 million subscription seats and more than 3,500 customers. A partnership with Tata Communications is a fantastic opportunity for SuccessFactors to expand its influence amongst leading Indian enterprises."

Tata Communications' InstaHCM cloud service suite combines the best of both worlds - its robust global cloud platform and rich<s> </s>understanding of the unique needs of India's enterprise market, together with the strength and reliability of Success Factors' Business Execution Suite.

InstaHCM cloud service will be available in India from 8 December 2011.

About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is a leading global provider of a new world of communications.  With a leadership position in emerging markets, Tata Communications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers.

The Tata Global Network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with connectivity to more than 200 countries across 400 PoPs, and nearly 1 million square feet of data centre and collocation space worldwide.

Tata Communications' depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services, leadership in global international voice, and strategic investments in South Africa (Neotel), Sri Lanka (Tata Communications Lanka Limited) and Nepal (United Telecom Limited). Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TCL).

http://www.tatacommunications.com

Forward-looking and cautionary statements

Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications' expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications' operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications' network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company's communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications' industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications' control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications' various filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov.Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.

About SuccessFactors

SuccessFactors is the leading provider of cloud-based Business Execution Software, and delivers business alignment, team execution, people performance, and learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across more than 60 industries. With approximately 15 million subscription seats globally, we strive to delight our customers by delivering innovative solutions, content and analytics, process expertise and best practices insights from serving our broad and diverse customer base. Today, we have more than 3,500 customers in more than 168 countries using our application suite in 35 languages.

    Media Contacts:

    Divya Anand                        Monica Sondhi
    Tata Communications                Rediffusion/Edelman
    +91 8976068777                                               +917738066622
    divya.anand@tatacommunications.com monica.sondhi@edelman.com

    Andrea Meyer
    SuccessFactors
    +1.415.370.7329
    ameyer@successfactors.com

SOURCE  SuccessFactors, Inc.

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SuccessFactors, Inc.

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

HSBC Mobile Banking App Ranks No. 1 in UAE App Store

DUBAI, UAE, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - HSBC UAE Mobile Banking app tops Finance category
    - New app was also rated in Top 25 most popular "Free" apps on UAE app store
    - Almost 15% of Internet Banking logons through mobile in first two weeks

    HSBC's mobile banking
[http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/personal/banking/current-accounts/mobile-banking ] solution
received an outstanding vote of confidence from its customers as the app achieved a
ranking of No. 1, in the Finance category, on the UAE Apple app store, within 48 hours of
launch. The new mobile banking app was also rated amongst the Top 25 most popular "Free"
apps.

    HSBC UAE [http://www.hsbc.ae ] recently launched its new Mobile Banking solution in
UAE, delivering the bank's Internet Banking platform customised for smartphone screens.
HSBC customers, owning any Apple device, now have access to most of the same functions as
desktop users via any GPRS, 3G and wireless (Wi-Fi) network. Using the new digital
solution, customers in the UAE can view account details and transaction history, transfer
funds between HSBC UAE accounts, access exclusive credit card offers in the UAE and
worldwide, make credit card [http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/personal/banking/cred-cards ] and bill
payments, view exchange rates, and more.

    A survey conducted by the Bank in the UAE revealed that 94 per cent of its 2,580
respondents used a Smartphone while independent research carried out by the Informa
Intelligence Centre projected that Smartphone penetration in the UAE would leap 15 per
cent between 2009 and 2015.

    "The response from customers to our Mobile Banking solution has been truly
encouraging. In the first two weeks almost 15% of total logons on Internet Banking were
through mobile. While we are not the first to market with a mobile solution, we focused
our efforts towards developing an enhanced customer friendly interface and improved
technology that is more modern than many other offerings in the market. Looking at the
uptake of the app on the UAE app store, our customers evidently second that," said Robert
Crossman, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, UAE, HSBC.

    Customers do not need to register for the new service. They simply need to download
the free app and then enter their existing HSBC Personal Internet Banking username and
password as they would to access their account through their desktop. Alternatively,
customers can visit http://www.hsbc.ae using their Smartphone's web browser and access
HSBC Internet Banking following standard log-in process.

    Crossman also added: "Our customers' in the UAE lead very busy lifestyles managing
work, family and social commitments simultaneously, making it difficult for them to find
time to visit branches or to sit down in front of a computer to ensure their finances are
in order. The mobile banking platform created by HSBC is simple, secure and efficient, and
will allow customers to effortlessly integrate their everyday banking with other daily
tasks."

    According to Crossman, as mobile phone penetration increases, solutions such as HSBC's
Mobile Banking will become the future of digital banking: "We are witnessing a trend where
more and more banking customers will be moving away from desktop computers and going
mobile. We look forward to charting these trends and bringing efficient banking solutions
to our customers."

    With a view to offering a secure and safe banking
[http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/personal/why-hsbc/ways-to-bank-with-us/personal-internet-banking ]
experience, HSBC's Mobile Banking service currently provides basic transaction services
recognized as the most used online transactions by customers in UAE. For services such as
Telegraphic Transfers, change of personal details or opening new accounts and so on,
customers will still need to access Internet Banking using desktop computer.

    The HSBC Mobile Banking App is available for free from UAE Apple app store for iPhone,
iPad and iPod touch devices at
http://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/hsbc-uae/id475681838?mt=8

    About HSBC in the MENA Region

    HSBC is the largest and most widely represented international banking organisation in
the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with operations in 14 countries. HSBC has
branches and offices in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait,
Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Algeria and the Palestinian Autonomous Area. In Saudi Arabia,
HSBC is a 40% shareholder of Saudi British Bank (SABB), and a 49% shareholder of HSBC
Saudi Arabia for investment banking in the Kingdom. In Iraq, HSBC holds a majority
shareholding in Dar Es Salaam Investment Bank. HSBC also maintains a representative office
in Libya.

    This presence, the widest coverage of any bank in the region, comprises some 285
branches and offices, and around 12,000 people. In the full year 2010, HSBC made a profit
before tax of $892 million in the MENA region.

Source: HSBC UAE

Contact Information: Farah Farooq, Senior Manager, Regional Communications, Retail Banking & Wealth Management, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Tel: +97144235635, Email: farah.farooq@hsbc.com

The 2nd Edition Indian Business Leaders Summit and Golf Tournament Presented by Dell and Microsoft Ready to Take off

BANGALORE, India, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Dell and Microsoft will be hosting the 2nd Edition Business Leaders Golf Tournament
alongside with The Exito Group on Thursday and Friday, December 2, 2011 at The Jaypee
Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Greater Noida. In addition, our final entries in supporting
alongside this tournament will also be ApnaCirle, MTS, Taylormade, Ballantines and
Mahindra Holidays.

    The Golf Tournament will give players the opportunity to play in a more convenient and
competitive environment. It will be comprised of Corporate Golfers throughout India who
will compete for prestige and valuable tournament experience that will prepare them for
the 3rd Edition. This is a chance for all aspiring golfers to experience a similar
exhilaration and excitement. The 2nd Edition Business Leaders Golf Tournament brings
corporate golf to a whole new level.

    The tournament will be a Stableford Format consisting to a round of 18 holes which
will kick off on Friday, December 2, 2011 at The Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort,
Greater Noida, with registration at 6:00am and a shotgun start at 8:00am. Following the
tournament, an awards and recognition luncheon will be held.

    About ApnaCircle.com

    Founded in the year 2006, ApnaCircle is India's first and leading Business and Career
networking site. ApnaCircle is one of the pioneers in the Indian networking space. It
connects professionals all across India and gives them a platform to brand themselves and
build the right contacts.

    The company was founded by Mr. Yogesh Bansal in December 2006. ApnaCircle merged with
Viadeo, the leading professional networking site in Europe and with Tianji, the leading
professional networking site in China in 2009 to form the leading global entity. With more
than 36 million members worldwide, including CEOs, Senior Managers, Entrepreneurs,
Consultants and professionals from various fields like Finance, Communications & Media,
Production & Engineering, Marketing & Sales, ApnaCircle today is the world's second
largest professional network on the Internet.

    These mergers have enabled the Indian users at ApnaCircle to interact with vast
consumers from Europe, China and other parts of the globe. Also, ApnaCircle - Viadeo -
Tianji acquired Unyk, a Canadian social networking site to grow the Indian market
organically.

    The company has a diversified business and marketing strategy, which lies in their
GLO-CAL approach. The company's local "go to market" strategy differentiates it from its
peers. Unlike other global networks, ApnaCircle.com is an online network that targets the
Indian professionals. It's customized and invariably consumer friendly features help
subscribers leverage the global exposure through world's second largest global network,
ApnaCircle - Viadeo - Tianji.

    Headquartered at Paris, the group has its offices in New Delhi, Beijing, San
Francisco, London, Spain, Italy, Germany, Mexico City, Morocco, Austria and more.
http://www.apnacircle.com

    About Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (MTS)

    Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL) is a venture, involving equity participation by
Sistema {LSE: SSA} of Russia, the Russian Federation and the Shyam Group of India. Sistema
is the majority shareholder in the joint venture company which operates its telecom
services under the MTS brand. MTS is well recognized in India and worldwide for its
commitment to high quality and innovative telecom solutions. MTS has recently been ranked
by Millward Brown as 80th most valuable brand in the world. In a short span of time, MTS
in India has secured over 14 million wireless subscribers and under the MBlaze brand
provides mobile broadband services to more than 1.2 million customers in over 200 cities
across the country. http://www.mtsindia.in

    For more information please follow: http://www.businessleaderssummit.com

    About Exito

    Exito is a business solutions company which constructs tailor made solutions and
content by designing a platform that would provide new business opportunities and business
solutions to our clients. We use the innovative mergence of entertainment and business
through research and analysis to create congresses, forums, exhibitions and conferences to
inform world markets to be the meeting point for the world's buyers and sellers.

    http://www.exito-e.com

   
    Rishikesh shetty
    Tel.+918042039851
    Email: rishi@exito-e.com

    http://www.businessleaderssummit.com

Source: Dell, Microsoft and Exito Group

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Kyodo News Launches One-stop Trilingual Portal for Japan Information

TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyodo News launched on December 1 a one-stop trilingual portal site that allows users outside Japan, including media organizations and tourists, to get quick access to the latest information on attention-grabbing topics in Japan, such as tourist spots, pop culture and reconstruction from the March earthquake and tsunami.

The website, titled Japan Portal (http://www.japanportal.jp), also shows press releases from various organizations in Japan, including corporations and governments, in English, Chinese and Korean to promote their new products and specialty crops, as well as to attract more overseas tourists.

Overseas visitors to the Japan Portal can access information with one click as content is sorted by provider, topic and language. The website has three major category links: Industry, Government and Local Government. A search feature is also available in all three languages to help users find relevant information quickly.

Kyodo launched the website as a tool for a project to help various organizations based in Japan, both in the private and public sectors, enhance their public relations overseas.

Under the project, overseas media organizations that have partnerships with Kyodo and their subscribers can receive advisories through Kyodo's wire service showing a list of content immediately after being posted on the Japan Portal.

More specifically, the website carries information on the government projects ''Cool Japan'' and ''Visit Japan'' aimed to promote pop culture and tourist spots. It also has information about the twin disasters, the ensuing nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, Japan's immigration system and event schedules.

Visitors to the Japan Portal can first find the headlines of content interesting to them from the links or the search box. Then, they can read the full text of each item on the original websites of the information providers.

Kyodo is Japan's leading news agency, dispatching articles and photos to major newspapers and broadcasters as well as nonmedia subscribers in the country and overseas in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

Contact:
Kohei Murayama
Global Strategy Headquarters
Kyodo News
Tel: +81-3-6252-8325
Fax: +81-3-6252-8846

SOURCE  Kyodo News

Kyodo News

Web Site: http://www.japanportal.jp

Maxthon 'Kids Safe' Android Browser Preinstalled on Toys 'R' Us' Nabi: $199 Kid-Friendly Android Tablet

SAN FRANCISCO, December 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services company,
announces the release of an Android browser made just for kids, 'Maxthon Kids Safe for
Android.' Maxthon 'Kids Safe' puts parents in control by letting them white-list the
websites they want to allow their kids to see. Proprietary technology then blocks unwanted
search results and off-site linking to keep kids browsing within a parent-approved set of
web domains.

    The new browser will be found on the first Android tablet designed and programmed
expressly for kids, the Nabi, exclusively available at Toys 'R' Us. Consumers can preorder
this $199 kid-friendly tablet at
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId351154#showReviews

    "Nabi is the perfect tablet for kids," says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "And Maxthon's
Kids Safe browser puts parents in control of what websites their kids see when using it.
You won't have to worry about any 'gotcha' moments where your child might accidentally
click to a web page they shouldn't be seeing. Nabi will make a great gift. The customized
interface and navigation makes using the software incredibly easy for children aged 4 and
up and the extensive, preinstalled library of educational and creative software puts this
product in a league of its own."

    "Nabi is one of those 'magical devices' that both children and adults will love
using," says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development. "And
extras like 'Mommy Mode' also mean parents can use this like a regular tablet when they
want to, too. At $199 there's no better way to bring the benefits and fun of tablet
computing to your family."

    Along with its own app store, Nabi also has an extensive library of creative and
educational content from the Fooz Kids University with thousands of math problems and
thousands of practice questions.

    About Maxthon

    Headquartered in Beijing, Maxthon Ltd. is an innovative software company and developer
of superior web browsers which continue to set new standards for simplicity, speed and
security. Each month more than 130,000,000 people use Maxthon's web browser in 120
countries across the world. Maxthon also brings its best-of-breed browsing to the Android
platform for mobile devices and tablet computers. For more information about Maxthon
please visit http://www.maxthon.com.

    Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:
http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Android.apk

    Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:
http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Tablet_Android.apk

Source: Maxthon

Lewis Fein, +1-310-746-7771, lewis.fein@maxthon.com

Overstock Proposes Equity in Sales Tax Collection Act Bill

Fairness Bill would level the playing field and remove barriers for small businesses

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK), today released a proposed Equity in Sales Tax Collection Act bill. The bill is designed to facilitate State Sales Tax simplification and collection, eliminate unfair competitive advantages created by current State Sales Tax policy, and to foster growth and prosperity of our economy through reductions of State-imposed burdens on interstate commerce.  To view the proposed bill, visit http://www.overstock.com/bill.

Overstock.com has long opposed state laws designed to force out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax merely for using in-state ad services.  The company has mounted court challenges, citing Supreme Court decisions rendering these laws unconstitutional, and has cut ties with local advertisers in California, Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island.

"The pending bills allow states to shirk their responsibility to collect taxes they impose on consumers, and instead force that burden onto non-resident, non-voting businesses," Overstock.com CEO, Patrick Byrne told a Congressional Committee on Wednesday. "Passage of such legislation would poison the Internet's fertile ground for growing new, innovative E-commerce firms.  I believe our bill will garner support from the majority of E-commerce companies, as well as many brick and mortar and brick and click retailers, particularly smaller and mid-sized main street retailers who would otherwise be hurt by the pending bills."

About Overstock.com

Overstock.com is Your Savings Engine offering brand-name products. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."

Overstock.com® and O.co® and Club O Rewards® are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. Club O (TM), and Club O Rewards Dollars (TM) and Your Savings Engine(TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the effects on any of the proposed bills. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Overstock.com, Inc.

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Roger Johnson, Overstock.com, Inc., +1 (801) 947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com; or Investors, Kevin Moon, Overstock.com, Inc., +1 (801) 947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com

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

McDonald's® USA and LivingSocial Team up for the Holidays by Offering Largest-Ever National Fast Food Daily Deal

$13 Voucher Booklet Redeemable for Five Big Mac® Sandwiches and Five Large Fries

OAK BROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's USA and LivingSocial are teaming up to surprise and delight up to one million members this holiday season with the largest national fast food daily deal ever offered.

Starting tomorrow, LivingSocial members can purchase a $13 voucher booklet, redeemable for five individual Big Mac sandwiches and five individual Large French Fries.  Members will receive physical vouchers in the mail, which can then be redeemed at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide.  Members can also use the individual vouchers as stocking stuffers or gifts for others during the holidays.

"LivingSocial is the perfect partner with whom to offer our first daily deal and the largest-ever national fast food deal," said Peter Sterling, Vice President, Marketing, McDonald's USA.  "Both LivingSocial members and McDonald's customers are looking for delicious food at a great value, and this deal hits the sweet spot for both personal purchases and holiday gifts."

As part of the deal, McDonald's will also promote LivingSocial in restaurants and drive-thrus.  To date, LivingSocial has offered three of the most successful national daily deals, each of which has sold at least 1 million vouchers.

"From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, Gift Box and Gift Wrap, LivingSocial has been the go-to place for great deals on holiday presents this year," said Mitch Spolan, Senior Vice President at LivingSocial.  "Most of us carry fond memories of getting McDonald's gift certificates during the holidays, and this year we're providing a new daily deal twist on a classic gift."

Only LivingSocial members are eligible to purchase a McDonald's voucher. To join, users can go to livingsocial.com and sign up or download the iOS or Android app on their smartphones. Members can also use LivingSocial's Me +3 program to get their deal for free. After purchasing a McDonald's voucher, a unique URL is given to the member, and if three people buy the deal using that link, the referring member gets theirs for free. 

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial helps people around the world find, share and enjoy great local deals and new experiences. We'll help you get more out of your city. Through its daily deal e-mails and alerts, LivingSocial introduces members to handpicked local businesses, products or services each day at significant savings. With a range of products for different interests, like Families and Adventures, LivingSocial helps delight members with the perfect deal for them. Other services include LivingSocial Escapes, which features easy "vacations in a box" to leading destinations, and LivingSocial Instant, which helps members discover real-time discounts at nearby restaurants, stores and businesses. LivingSocial works with each merchant partner to create customized marketing solutions that attract and retain loyal, long-term customers. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 46 million members in 25 countries.

About McDonald's

McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local business men and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit http://www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter (@McDonalds) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and products.

© 2011 McDonald's.  All rights reserved.

SOURCE  LivingSocial

LivingSocial

CONTACT: Brendan P. Lewis of LivingSocial, +1-202-695-7093, brendan.lewis@livingsocial.com, or Heather Oldani of McDonald's, +1-630-623-8150, heather.oldani@us.mcd.com

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

Last Chance for Bernie Madoff iPad Covers, FrederickJames.com

Collectors Can Own A Piece of U.S. Criminal History; Includes a Steve Jobs In Memoriam cover

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FrederickJames.com, a website that sells eco-friendly customized iPad covers, has released its second and final limited edition Bernie Madoff Collection that is now on sale. The 59 iPad covers have been re-fashioned from the convicted felon's pants, sweaters and sweatshirts bought at the Madoff U.S. Marshalls auction.

When Frederick James released the first Bernie Madoff Collection this spring, it was an instant hit with both media and consumers. The collection sold out in a few days and media around the world covered the creative idea. The first batch was only some of the Madoff clothing Frederick James founder John Vaccaro purchased at auction and as a result of its success he decided to do a second and final batch of covers with the remaining clothing purchased. The covers this time include pants from Banana Republic, Loro Piana, Lacoste, and Polo by Ralph Lauren and sweaters by Polo, Bogner and Prada. In addition, there are Champion and Jerzees sweatshirts. Some of the iPad covers made from the sweatshirts include the logos for PENN, MICHIGAN, SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and the town of MONTAUK where Madoff summered. The collection can be seen at http://www.frederickjames.com/collections/the-bernie-madoff

Vaccaro says, "We had such a great response to the first batch of covers, that knew we had to use the remaining clothing for a second and final batch in time for the Holidays. They are a perfect gift for the person who has everything, for the financial professional in your life or for PENN, MICHIGAN or SYMS alums."

Two of the Madoff covers are part of the Frederick James In Memoriam Collection. The first In Memoriam covers are to honor former Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. Jobs often wore a pair of Levi 501 jeans and a black mock turtleneck. Frederick James fashioned a pair of Levi 501 jeans into 4 iPad covers and lined 2 of them with a Bernie Madoff Prada sweater and 2 with a St. Croix Black Mock Turtleneck (purportedly, the brand worn by Jobs). The In Memoriam is at http://www.frederickjames.com/collections/in-memoriam

Contact:  Frederick James, <font size="2" face="Arial">646-666-9363, </font>info@frederickjames.com

SOURCE  FrederickJames.com

FrederickJames.com

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

Epson Offers Twelve Incredible Deals for the Holidays

Holiday Deal Seekers Can Sign up for Alerts about Great Offers at EpsonStore.com

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Dec.1 and continuing through Dec. 24, holiday shoppers and deal seekers will be overjoyed with a series of great deals offered on EpsonStore.com.  By signing up to receive e-mail alerts about the deals presented with tongue-in-cheek animation using characters from the classic fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," site visitors will be both entertained and delighted with holiday bargains. 

"Shoppers can expect fantastic deals from the Epson Store like $19 for an all-in-one printer," said Scott Sturcke, E-marketing manager, Epson America, Inc.  "By signing up for the e-mail alerts, holiday shoppers will know about each deal as soon as it becomes available, all delivered with comic-strip style holiday scenes featuring 'The Tortoise and the Hare.'"

The Epson Holiday promo kicks off Dec. 1, however shoppers can sign up now to receive alerts by visiting the EpsonStore.com.

About Epson

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

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta of Epson America, Inc., +1-566-290-4026, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com; or Patrick Gevas of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1051, pgevas@walt.com

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

Join the NFC (Near Field Communication) Revolution Today

Pledge support. Set a new mobile wallet standard for security, convenience, and affordability!

Think outside the phone!

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2011  /PRNewswire/ -- NFC Data, Inc. is a leader in NFC (Near Field Communication) innovation. Our flagship offering, padloc(TM)( )is both an NFC "e-wallet" and POS (Point of Sale Terminal). Fitting neatly on your key chain it completely redefines the mobile wallet experience. 

Learning from Kickstarter, we've launched our own "pre-sale" of our padloc(TM) mobile wallet. Shipping in February 2012, this limited pre-release is aimed at early adopters, application developers, partners and NFC enthusiasts. General availability of padloc(TM) begins June 1st, 2012. 

We are the manufacturer and developer. These pre-release padloc(TM) mobile wallets will come with valuable coupons pre-loaded in our soon to be released tap2sav(TM) application.

A great gift for the Holidays!

For those interested, the pre-sale offering is at http://www.nfcsocial.com and accepts pledges through January 8th 2012. This is an opportunity for technologists, early adopters, consumers, and merchants to inexpensively get an NFC key fob that turns ANY smartphone, tablet, or PC into an NFC e-wallet and an NFC payment acceptance device. Google has its Google Wallet but with a padloc(TM) mobile wallet you can join the open source mobile wallet solution revolution today!

Pre-order a padloc(TM) mobile wallet for yourself and a friend and transfer money instantly. If you lose your padloc(TM) mobile wallet don't worry, with our TravelVault(TM) service we'll replace it for free with all your data intact.

With a padloc(TM) mobile wallet on your keychain, tethered to your smartphone, you can run ANY NFC app today and read or write NFC tags. Data can be displayed right on the padloc(TM) or on your phone or PC. The padloc(TM) has bank level security unlike phones.

About NFC Data: 

NFC Data develops NFC based hardware and software solutions for mobile commerce. Using ISO standards, we design solutions for ourself as well as other companies. NFC Data also publishes a popular blog, http://www.NFCData.com/blog, devoted to NFC with over 5000 active subscribers. NFC Data, Inc. is a privately held company with offices in Chicago, Seattle, and Hong Kong.

padloc(TM) is covered under US Patent 6,747,547 and NFC Data has multiple patents pending.

Google is the registered trade and service mark of Google Inc. and Kickstarter is the registered service mark of Kickstarter Inc.

Contact us at info@NFCData.com and visit us at http://www.NFCData.com

CONTACT:  Ken Mages, 1-312-835-8131, kmages@gmail.com

SOURCE  NFC Data, Inc.

NFC Data, Inc.

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

Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Name of Product: Rechargeable External Battery Case
Units:  About 6,118
Importer: Mophie LLC, of Paw Paw, Mich.
Hazard:  The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.
Description:  The recalled product is a Mophie Juice Pack Air rechargeable external battery which consists of a lithium polymer battery built into a plasticcase designed to snap onto the back of an iPod Touch 4G music player. The battery cases come in black, blue or red. Only battery cases with serial numbers that have the first five alphanumeric characters of TR113 through TR120 are subject to this recall. The serial number can be found inside the housing of the product.
Sold at: B&H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com and mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Customer contact:  For additional information, contact Mophie toll-free at (877) 308-4581 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.mophie.com/exchange.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

Firm's Recall Hotline:(877) 308-4581
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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GiftSimple Launches New Social Gift Application Just in Time for the Holidays

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Get the stuff you want from the people you know. Launching in beta today, GiftSimple is a collaborative gifting site for all of life's events. 

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GiftSimple lets users register for gifts they want and tap into their social network to pool contributions from friends and family.  There is no reason to get unwanted gifts or agonize over what to buy someone. Users are able to get the big-ticket items they really want, and gift givers know they helped contribute to a meaningful purchase. GiftSimple leverages a users' social network and game mechanics to get users to contribute to the gifting process and add more money to the collection.  The site is perfect for any gifting occasion: birthdays, holidays, graduations, housewarmings, fundraising, weddings, baby showers, etc.

Founded by recent Wharton graduate Jessica Lachs, GiftSimple simplifies existing consumer behavior by engaging today's technology. GiftSimple offers the ease and practicality of cash giving while assuring givers that their gift is meaningful and wanted.  Jessica explains, "Many people find it difficult to save up for a large ticket item and receiving contributions towards that purchase really helps."

Group gifting is not a new concept; people have been doing it offline for years, and several websites have recently sprung up to facilitate the splitting of gifts. "GiftSimple is different in two important ways. First, our site is completely integrated with Facebook, giving users seamless access to their entire social network. Second, with GiftSimple, it is the gift receiver who initiates the process. We provide a simple tool for users to set up and spread the word about their own gift registry."

People want to contribute towards what their friends need most in their lives. GiftSimple makes this easy to do. 

For more information, please visit http://www.GiftSimple.com

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Jessica Lachs, +1-914-960-7000, jessica@giftsimple.com, http://www.giftsimple.com

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

AT&T Tackles Hunger With Football Star Jordy Nelson

Football star Jordy Nelson to Sign Autographs at two Milwaukee area AT&T Stores December 6

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday shopping season AT&T* is working with wide receiver Jordy Nelson to help fight hunger.  Nelson will be on hand to sign photographs at the Brookfield and Glendale AT&T stores on December 6.  AT&T will also be collecting canned goods for the Milwaukee Hunger Task Force's food program during the events.

"AT&T is thrilled to welcome wide receiver Jordy Nelson to Milwaukee as we fight hunger this holiday season," said AT&T Wisconsin President Scott VanderSanden. "Our employees work tirelessly to serve our customers across the state and invest heavily in our community. Special events like these are another great way to give back this holiday season."

The AT&T Brookfield store is located at 3825 N. 124th Street, and Jordy Nelson will be there from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. He will then make an appearance at the AT&T Glendale store, located at 6150 N. Port Washington Rd., from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. As part of the events, consumers can check out all of AT&T's holiday discounts and enter to win giveaways for the new Samsung Galaxy 8.9(TM) tablet and the new Samsung Focus S(TM) smartphone at each store.

"We are pleased to welcome Jordy Nelson to two of our Milwaukee locations for these special appearances," said Dave Fine, VP/GM for AT&T in Illinois and Wisconsin. "Not only will this give local fans the opportunity to meet the wide receiver, it also provides the opportunity for them to be a part of a charitable event during the holidays by donating canned goods to fight hunger in the Milwaukee area."

There are 21 AT&T-owned stores in Wisconsin. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations.

*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.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. 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. 

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Jim Greer of AT&T Wisconsin, Office, +1-608-252-2846, Mobile, +1-414-520-6398, jim.greer@att.com

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

Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Name of Product: Rocketfish(TM) Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS
Units: About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada
Importer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Hazard: The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received about 14 reports of the battery cases overheating in the United States, including three reports of minor burns to consumers and four reports of minor property damage.   
Description: This recall includes the Rocketfish(TM) Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in battery.  The model number "RF-KL12" appears on the front of the product's packaging, on the packaging barcode, and in white print on the curved inner surface of the product.
Sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide, Future Shop and Best Buy stores in Canada, and online from about April 2010 through about September 2011 for between $10 and $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Best Buy toll-free at (800) 917-5737 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's websites at http://www.bestbuy.com (US) or http://www.bestbuy.ca or http://www.futureshop.ca (Canada).

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id39.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 917-5737
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

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The New Marriott Mobile Speaks Your Language -- Wildly Popular App for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android(TM) Devices Now Available in Five Languages

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflecting Marriott International's (NYSE: MAR) increasing focus on global markets, the company is now offering its successful mobile app for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android devices in Chinese, Spanish, German and French. First introduced in English three months ago, the app has already been downloaded more than 500,000 times. Travelers were so eager for the new Marriott mobile booking app that in less than two days after introduction it became the most downloaded free travel app and the fourth most downloaded free app in the iTunes App Store.  [For a slide show of additional images, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com.]

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Don't have an iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device?  No problem.  The company also announces the launch of its all new "app-like" Marriott mobile website in Chinese, Spanish, German and French, as well as English, that can be accessed from any web-enabled mobile device -- the site even has an "app like feel," from taps to finger-swipes. 

"As the Marriott International portfolio of hotels expands and diversifies worldwide, we are putting a premium on investing in our eCommerce channels, including mobile," said Shafiq Khan, senior vice president, eCommerce for Marriott International. "The launch of the app and new mobile website in four additional languages demonstrates Marriott's commitment to serving our customers by speaking their language while they are on the go."

The new Marriott Mobile tools enable time-crunched travelers to quickly find nearby hotels, book a room, check their upcoming reservations and get details about their hotel, including photos. With the app and mobile website, travelers can also enroll in Marriott Rewards, check their point balance, and even find out what's happening in the local area. 

To download the free Marriott app in Chinese go to http://www.marriott.com.cn/marriott/mobile-apps.mi, in Spanish go to http://www.espanol.marriott.com/marriott/mobile-apps.mi, in German go to http://www.marriott.de/marriott/mobile-apps.mi, and in French go to http://www.marriott.fr/marriott/mobile-apps.mi. The English version is available at http://www.marriott.com/marriott/mobile-apps.mi.

As further validation of Marriott International's long-term mobile strategy, Internet Retailer predicted in September that Marriott Mobile would be the third largest mobile commerce sales platform in the world in 2011, behind only Amazon.com and Apple.  The success of Marriott Mobile builds on the success of Marriott.com. In 2010 based on property-level sales, Marriott.com ranked among the top ten consumer retail websites in the world. 

Marriott's mobile app for smartphones and its upgraded mobile website were provided and developed by Kony Solutions, which provides unique Write Once, Run Everywhere platform technology utilizing its work with Kony Solutions. The platform leverages a single application definition so applications are designed and developed just once, meaning Marriott will be able to deliver richer content to its guests more quickly. Marriott's mobile website and apps are hosted and managed by AT&T and include quality control testing to ensure the most positive user experience.

Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) for company information.  For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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

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CONTACT: John Wolf, Marriott International, +1-301-380-5718, john.wolf@marriott.com

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