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Costa Rica Tourism Board Launches Innovative North American Advertising Campaign

Costa Rica's Million Dollar Gift of Happiness aimed at sharing Costa Rican experience with North American travelers via $1 million worth of trips

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Rica Tourism Board announced today the launch of its new advertising campaign in the United States and Canada, set to inspire visitors to explore the wide variety of offerings that have long made Costa Rica one of the most popular travel, study abroad and second home destinations for Americans and Canadians.

Spanning from October 6, 2011 to February 5, 2012, the campaign, titled Costa Rica's Million Dollar Gift of Happiness, seeks to spread happiness by gifting US $1 million dollars worth of week-long Costa Rican vacations to people in the United States and Canada. North Americans can enter to win one of the highly-coveted trips via Visit Costa Rica's Facebook page, which will serve as the hub of the campaign. Twitter, influential blogs and popular news outlets are also being used as sources to find travelers who share Costa Rica's values, and who, of course, would benefit from a gift of happiness.

Recipients of the week-long Costa Rican vacations have the option of selecting a trip from a group of exciting themed travel packages, including Romantic Happiness (romance), Adventure Happiness (soft adventure), Wildlife Happiness (nature), Adrenaline Happiness (extreme adventure) and Authentic Happiness (culture). On the country's official Facebook page, fans of Costa Rica will be able to preview five videos corresponding to each trip experience. Thanks to a strong social media component, the campaign will encourage North American travelers to explore the country's natural beauty, thrill-seeking adventures and sustainable tourism practices, while also sharing these experiences with friends and family.

The campaign was inspired by Costa Rica's recognition as one of the happiest places in the world by the New Economic Foundation's Happy Planet Index, which rates satisfaction based on a country's quality of life, life expectancy and carbon footprint.  The Gallup World Index's The World's Happiest Countries also named Costa Rica one of its happiest places in the world, ranking it as the happiest place in the Americas.

This is the first time in 16 years that the Costa Rica Tourism Board has launched an institutional advertising campaign in the United States and Canada, according to Costa Rica Tourism Minister Allan Flores. The Costa Rica Tourism Board hopes that this campaign will contribute to its goal of increasing visitor numbers by five percent annually, while sharing with its North American friends how Costa Rica's offerings, including the country's commitment to sustainability, have paved the way for its recognition as one of the happiest places in the world.

"Costa Rica has long embraced American and Canadian visitors with open arms," Flores explained. "Sharing our country with others is one of the things that make Costa Ricans most happy, and this campaign will demonstrate that we really mean it when we say it."

Created by Atlanta-based independent advertising agency 22squared, the timing of this campaign is ideal, as Costa Rica forecasts strong tourism numbers for the upcoming high season, kicking off in November. This year, the country has already broken records with nearly 1.2 million tourists visiting Costa Rica during the first six months of 2011. This corresponds to a 6.5 percent increase, compared to the first half of the last four years and the forecasted growth of the World Tourism Organization, which is between 4 and 5 percent.

About Costa Rica

Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. The country represents only .05 percent of the planet's surface but shelters almost 5 percent of the world's biodiversity. Costa Rica is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four types of forest, 12 microclimates and more than 500 species of flora and fauna, with more than 26 percent of its territory comprising national parks and other protected areas, making the country one of the most popular sustainable tourism destinations in the world. 

Some of Costa Rica's most notable recognitions include: TripAdvisor 2011 Travelers' Choice Beaches Award for top beach in Central and South America; the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award 2010 for best resort in the Americas and best hotel in Central America; Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award 2010 for the seventh consecutive year for best destination in the Americas; and Apple Vacations 2011 Crystal Apple Award for Best Destination.

About Costa Rica's Million Dollar Gift of Happiness

Costa Rica will give away US$1 million in trips to Americans and Canadians from October 2011 to March 2012 as part of Costa Rica's Million Dollar Gift of Happiness, a campaign in appreciation of ranking first worldwide in the New Economic Foundation's Happy Planet Index. To compete for one of these trips, visit http://www.facebook.com/visitcostarica.

About the Costa Rica Tourism Board

The Costa Rica Tourism Board (http://www.visitcostarica.com), created in 1955, is responsible for promoting tourism attractions and destinations nationally and internationally; establishing tourism norms, regulations and incentives; and certifying Costa Rica's hotels, travel agencies, rental cars and other tourism service providers under its world-renowned Certification of Sustainable Tourism program.

For travel information about Costa Rica, contact the Costa Rica Tourism Board directly at 1-866-267-8274, visit http://www.visitcostarica.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

For press inquiries, please contact 1-888-600-6806, e-mail visitcostaricapress@bm.com or consult VisitCostaRica.mediaroom.com.

This material is distributed by Burson-Marsteller on behalf of the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

MEDIA CONTACT 
Dana Cohen
1-888-600-6806
visitcostaricapress@bm.com

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Costa Rica Tourism Board

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

Valpak® Teams With "The Martha Stewart Show" and "Emeril's Table" on Hallmark Channel for 2 Pros 2 Shows Sweepstakes

Viewers, savers can enter for chance to win trip, Emeril's kitchen essentials

LARGO, Fla., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark Channel returns this fall with two shows, two pros, one network, and one great sweepstakes from Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc.

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The pros and shows are Martha Stewart from "The Martha Stewart Show" and Emeril Lagasse from "Emeril's Table." One lucky winner of the sweepstakes will receive a trip to New York to be part of the audience for the live taping of "The Martha Stewart Show" and take home Emeril's Kitchen Essentials prize pack.

The Valpak sweepstakes was recently announced live on the show by Martha and Emeril themselves. Martha and Emeril are featured on the Blue Envelope, which will be hitting homes starting this week.

Viewers and savers also have a new way to interact with the promotion by using their mobile device to scan a Quick Response (QR) code featured on the envelope. That will launch a registration page, and allow them to see a fun clip of "The Martha Stewart Show," and also allow them to share the sweepstakes with friends through Facebook and Twitter. They can also visit  MarthaStewart.com/Valpak to register.

"The Martha Stewart Show and "Emeril's Table" is a perfect fit for Valpak consumers, and being able to add a QR code to the envelope so they can interact with 'The Martha Stewart Show' adds a whole fun new aspect to the sweepstakes," said Deanna Willsey, director of corporate communications for Valpak.

The new season of "The Martha Stewart Show," taped in New York City before a live studio audience, informs and inspires viewers on subjects from cooking and entertaining to crafting and gardening.

"Emeril's Table" which also debuted on the Hallmark Channel, September 26 at 11 AM ET /10 AM CT, is a new daily cooking show airing weekdays Monday-Friday.  Featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse, the 30 minute program is a celebration of family and friends around the dinner table. It is produced by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Productions and is part of the "Hallmark Channel Home" daytime block.

In addition to going online to register for the sweepstakes, savers can also look for valuable offers on their computer or mobile phone as they travel, by simply entering the ZIP code for the city.

About Valpak®

Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is owned and operated by Cox Target Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Media Group, Inc. With nearly 180 franchises throughout the United States and Canada, The Blue Envelope® delivers savings and value to nearly 40 million households each month. Annually, Valpak will distribute some 20 billion offers inserted in almost 500 million envelopes. Valpak also offers digital solutions with http://www.Valpak.com®, an online site for local savings, which has nearly 70 million offer views each month, as well as mobile phones, including apps for iPhone®, iPod touch®, Android®, Palm Pre®, Blackberry®, and Windows® 7 platforms. For more information, please contact 1-800-676-6878.

About Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Inc., is an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, four metro newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, Cox Media Group owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America.  For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.

About Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to a national audience of almost 88 million subscribers.  The top tier program service is distributed through approximately 5,492 cable systems and communities as well as direct-to-home satellite services across the country.  Hallmark Channel is the nation's leading network in quality family programming with an ambitious slate of original TV movies, lifestyle and general entertainment content, and is the home of "The Martha Stewart Show", which anchors the channel's new daytime HOME block.  Hallmark Channel's sibling network is Hallmark Movie Channel, also available in HD and SD, which focuses on the family-friendly movies with a mix of classic theatrical films, presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library, original Hallmark Channel movies and special events.

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses the company's print and digital businesses and is comprised of four magazines, including MSLO's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues, books, websites, digital apps, blogs, and more. The Broadcasting segment produces the Emmy-winning, daily television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and other original programming on Hallmark Channel, including "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn." Broadcasting also encompasses Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS XM Channel 110. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, the Martha Stewart Living line of home-improvement products at The Home Depot, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric, and independent retailers, the Martha Stewart Pets line at PetSmart, and the forthcoming Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery at Staples. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit http://www.marthastewart.com.

Contact information:
Marsha Strickhouser
8605 Largo Lakes Drive
Largo, FL 33773
727-399-3175 - office
marsha_strickhouser@valpak.com

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FindTheBest Launches Comprehensive Smartphones Comparison

FindTheBest's newly launched smartphones comparison allows users to compare the most popular smartphones on the market and then match them with compatible cell plans.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With hundreds of smartphones on the market, it's grown increasingly difficult to find the best one for your needs.  Finding all the important specs for one particular cell phone--from screen size, camera quality and talk time to weight and internal storage--is only one part of the decision-making process.  With so many phones and differing features, the process of finding specs, comparing options and finally making a decision, has become very time consuming.

But finding the perfect phone is only one part of the process when deciding on a smartphone.  When looking for a phone, two other factors must be taken into consideration: the service provider(s) and cell plans associated with a particular phone.  This is especially important for those who are already locked into a 2-year contract with a particular service provider.  FindTheBest's cell plan comparison allows you to easily compare cell plans based on the monthly access rate, plan type and features offered by the carrier.

FindTheBest's Smartphones comparison allows users to find, narrow down and compare smartphones based on important factors like price and specs, but then takes users one step farther, allowing them to quickly match their choice of phone with compatible cell plans and carriers.

For those smartphone virgins who have finally decided to trade in their Razor phone for a pretty new iPhone 4S or HTC EVO 4G, FindTheBest's Smartphones Buyer's Guide can help provide important background information on how to select a smartphone and presents information on what features are important to take into consideration.  FindTheBest's popular questions and answers about smartphones section also provides answers to common questions about smartphones.  Finally, the smartphones glossary can help users who are unsure of a certain term or feature related to smartphones.

Whether you're interested in finding the perfect cell plan for your new iPhone 4S or you want to find out which cell plans your phone carrier offers, FindTheBest's Smartphones Comparison can help.

SOURCE  FindTheBest

FindTheBest

CONTACT: Grace Nasri, +1-646-633-4543, for FindTheBest

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

Military.com Launches Blog for Female Servicemembers

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Military.com announced the launch of its new blog for female servicemembers and female veterans today.

CaptainMolly.com is a blog by military women for military women, and will examine all that goes along with being female and serving in the military.  The writers, who use pen names, are all currently serving in the military or veterans of military service and will provide a first person narrative about their experiences and encourage an online dialogue with other female servicemembers.

The site's name pays homage to historical figure Margaret Corbin, who took over her dying husband's cannon while defending Fort Washington in New York in 1776.  She was wounded and was the first woman to receive a pension from the United States Government for her service in combat.  She was called "Captain Molly" as a nickname.

The site also features "Molly's Follies" which allows women to anonymously post their funniest or most outrageous experience while serving.

Ward Carroll, Editor of Military.com said the site makes sense in today's military where women make up roughly 20% of the total force. "The front lines of war are fully gender integrated now, and we wanted a property that deals with the issues of female warfighting professionals in real and complete terms."

Sarah Blansett, Editor of CaptainMolly.com, added, "We are at the point where women are no longer a novelty in the military. Women are serving in almost every capacity and their stories and experiences should be shared.  Not just with one another, but with the public as well."

Military.com is the nation's largest military and veteran online news and membership organization serving active duty personnel, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. Military.com enables Americans with military affinity to access their benefits, advance their careers, enjoy military discounts, and stay connected for life. Military.com is a business unit of Monster Worldwide Inc. More information is available at http://www.military.com.

Links:

http://www.captainmolly.com

http://www.military.com

SOURCE  Military.com

Military.com

CONTACT: Sarah Blansett, +1-703-346-8523, sarah.blansett@monster.com

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

InformationWeek Launches Interactive Marketing Units for Its Network of Sites

User Engagement and 26% Online Growth Fuels New Interactive Offerings

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb announced the launch of five new interactive content and ad units available across the InformationWeek Business Technology Network.  The new online units present information for site visitors to engage with, and high-impact branded response platforms for technology marketers.

The interactive units are part of InformationWeek Business Technology Network's broader initiative to deliver contextual content, offers, and messaging to connect technology buyers and technology marketers, while meeting the increased demand for online marketing and advertising solutions.  The network has seen an increase of 26% in online advertising over the past 12 months.

The interactive units can be viewed at the following links (refresh page to see each unit):

http://www.ubmadtech.com/testpage/Informationweek_test.html

    --  Interactive Skin Unit
    --  Interactive Wallpaper Unit
    --  Interactive Content Engagement Pushdown Unit
    --  Interactive Smartbox Pushdown Unit

http://www.pheedo.com/site/adv_feedpowered_ads.php

    --  Interactive Feedpowered(TM) Unit:

"Marketers continue to look for creative ideas that enable them to connect tech buyers with the various content and valued offers they've worked so hard to create," said John Ecke, Vice President, Brand and Product Development of the InformationWeek Business Technology Network.  "The new, interactive units provide them with new formats to accomplish this on a wide scale."

All five interactive marketing units are available now and pricing inquiries can be made by contacting Martha Schwartz, Executive Vice President of Sales for the InformationWeek Business Technology Network at mschwartz@techweb.com.  Or for additional information, and technology marketing insights and best practices, please visit http://www.createyournextcustomer.com.

About UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a part of UBM plc, one of the world's largest media businesses as a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

Contact:Winnie Ng-SchuchmanInformationWeek Business Technology Networkwng@techweb.com631-406-6507

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

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

SCIenergy, a Platinum Sponsor at Greenbuild 2011 and USGBC Partner, Deploys Consumption Tracking Application at MTCC During the Convention

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SCIenergy, Inc., a merger of Scientific Conservation Inc. and Servidyne, Inc. is the global leader in providing cloud-based energy management solutions for building owners and operators.  The company announced today, its consumption tracking application, SCItrack(TM) is deployed at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC).

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"It's an exciting time for us at Greenbuild this year.  Not only are we platinum sponsors, partners in the LEED Automation Program designed to streamline the LEED certification process, but our latest consumption tracking application, SCItrack is connected to the MTCC and producing visibility into consumption information during the convention in real time," said Dave Weinerth, executive vice president, business development and integration, SCIenergy.

"As a leader in energy efficiency management, each year we set initiatives in our journey to sustainability and we are enthusiastic to be sharing our latest solutions with the professional community at Greenbuild," said Russ McMeekin, president & chief executive officer, SCIenergy.

At the Toronto Greenbuild conference (booth# 6214 South), the SCIenergy Lounge (Level 700), and Master Series Session, the company will also offer presentations and/or live demonstrations on the following: 

SCIenergy Cloud(TM)

SCIenergy has developed the world's first cloud-based energy management platform.  Many buildings are capable of generating tremendous amounts of data. Conventional software platforms for energy and systems management are not equipped to process this volume of data to provide actionable insights on a near-real time basis. That's why the SCIenergy team includes some of the industry's most experienced developers who have built cloud-based applications for Fortune 50 companies. When supported by our building automation, facilities management, and energy experts, our application developers are unmatched. The result is the SCIenergy Cloud, a platform for integrated applications that support the optimal performance of buildings.

iRCx(TM) - Intelligent Retro-Commissioning(TM)

iRCx starts with an assessment of the building, including the level of automation, tracking and control software, mechanical systems, connectivity, and energy performance.  Buildings with a modern building automation system (BAS) will allow for the implementation of the world's leading fault detection & diagnostics software solution, SCIwatch(TM).   SCIwatch unveils data that is critical for a retro-commissioning agent to identify an expanded list of faults and validate opportunities for energy savings.  With full visibility of a building's connected systems, retro-commissioning and systems engineers from SCIenergy conduct their investigations, and implement "low/no-cost" projects that have quick payback periods and verified energy savings potential.

More on SCItrack(TM)

Also an application in the SCIenergy Cloud is a leading energy consumption tracking tool. For buildings that lack adequate consumption tracking at the meter or sub-meter level, SCItrack is a complex yet user-friendly solution to establish a baseline for energy performance, change behaviors around consumption, and implement electronic measurement and verification of conservation measures. Visibility to consumption information alone is often responsible for 5-10% conservation savings.

About SCIenergy Inc.

SCIenergy, a merger of Scientific Conservation and Servidyne, is the global leader in providing cloud-based energy management solutions for building owners and operators.  The SCIenergy Cloud(TM) integrates high-tech solutions with high-touch actionable insights. Headquartered in San Francisco with an Operations & Technology Center in Atlanta, SCIenergy has more than 160 employees worldwide, with flagship customers in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Industry accolades include, Business Partner in GE's Ecomagination Challenge 2010, recipient of the 2010 San Francisco Business Times Green Business Award, and nine-time recipient of EPA's Energy Star® Partner of the Year Award.

Media Contact:
Tanya Blackburn
RTJ Consultants | 702.348.8379
tanya@rtjconsultants.com

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Appetites(TM) Interactive Cooking Class App Launches on the iPhone

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Appetites(TM), the first step-by-step instructional video App for the iPad, is launching a reimagined cookbook on your iPhone and iPod touch, bringing five star meals to any kitchen in the palm of your hand. The App launches under Apple's "New and Noteworthy" apps and is now available on the App Store.

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Appetites(TM) is designed for Apple to provide first-person video cooking classes. Professional chefs and food bloggers Stuart O'Keeffe, Matt Armendariz of MattBites.com, Stephanie Hua of LickMySpoon.com and more take you through each recipe, step-by-step, as if they're standing next to you in the kitchen. When you're cutting an onion, they're cutting an onion.

The iPad app, launched in March, gained Appetites(TM) an audience of tech enthusiasts, amateur cooks, parents and media reviewers like Gizmodo, Geek Sugar and Serious Eats. Garnering over 30,000 downloads in less than 3 months and a 5 out of 5 star rating on the App Store.

"We are so excited that Appetites(TM) is now available on the iPhone bringing our new standard in step-by-step video cooking to a wider audience," said Nick Alt, Creator of Appetites(TM). "This is the perfect marriage of great educational content, beautiful design, and amazing technology."

Appetites(TM) starts at $2.99 in the App Store or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. The app provides over 30 step-by-step video recipes while offering 2 additional summer packs of 6 cooking classes for $1.99 each or individual cooking classes for $0.99. Appetites(TM) will roll out even more new cooking classes this fall.

Apple, Inc. named Appetites(TM) the App of the Week, February 24, 2011. Previously, Appetites(TM) won the Best of Show Award at Macworld, January 2011.

About Appetites(TM):

Appetites(TM) is created by Clear-Media, an award winning video strategy and digital communications company based in Los Angeles and New York City. 

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Appetites

CONTACT: Jake Hammel, +1-212-941-7057, Jake@factorypr.com

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

Diaper Buys Unveils New Website

Diaper Buys unveils new website and savings for new customers

WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DiaperBuys.com, the internet's leading online retailer of diapers and incontinence supplies, has launched a brand new website and is celebrating with a special offer for new customers.

The all new Diaper Buys website offers users a sleek and vibrant new design and interface, with a more interactive and easy-to-use experience.  The new design lays out all the products and options in an organized fashion.  The home page gives visitors access to instant diaper coupons and limited time offers allowing for more savings.

As a member of the parent company, J and B Medical, Diaper Buys provides the same quality and service by selling the top brands in baby and adult diapers at the best prices. They understand with all the product choices available the selection process may be overwhelming and to alleviate this stress they have implemented the new "product finder" allowing for faster and easier searches and results.

The product finder asks the visitor to answer a brief questionnaire and directs them to a list of products and brands that will be useful to the individual.  All of the details and product information is available on the site for more information.

They even offer a one-of-a-kind sample program.  This free program allows for product sampling to find the right product with the correct fit and function at no cost.  They even offer dependable, discreet home delivery of products and free shipping.

DiaperBuys.com offers the best priced discount incontinence supplies and exceptional customer service. These daily savings and low prices are no surprise to their customers and in celebration of their newly launched website Diaper Buys would like to extend the savings onto new customers by giving them a special offer.

All new customers will receive a FREE package of adult wipes by using the coupon code OCTOBER to redeem your free wipes, limited to one per customer. For more information about DiaperBuys.com, visit http://www.diaperbuys.com.

About DiaperBuys.com:

DiaperBuys.com is the internet's leading source for baby diapers, adult diapers and incontinence supplies. They offer the best prices on discount diapers online and provide free standard shipping on all continental US orders.  They are dedicated to providing their customers with access to savings, quality and variety with their wide selection of low priced diapers. Their sample program and satisfaction guarantee makes shopping online quick, easy and reliable.

SOURCE  DiaperBuys.com

DiaperBuys.com

CONTACT: Diaper Buys, +1-855-289-3427, sales@diaperbuys.com

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

Create Disney Magic at Home this Halloween with Some Tricks and Treats from Disney Family.com

31 Days of Disney-Inspired Halloween Ideas for Costumes, Decorations, Recipes, Crafts and More Now Available Online!

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents can create their own Disney magic at home this year with 31 days of Disney-inspired Halloween crafts, decorations, treats, homemade costumes and more, now available on Disney Family.com. Featured on the site are easy recipes and simple craft instructions, as well as printable crafts and decorations based on dozens of beloved Disney characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Tinker Bell, Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, Phineas and Ferb, Jack Skellington, Kermit the Frog, and everyone's favorite Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion.

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To enjoy a month-long Disney-themed Halloween celebration, Disney Family.com offers hundreds of ideas for dressing up the house in spooktacular fashion. Carve a Disney character pumpkin using free Disney pumpkin carving templates that can be printed right from the site. Twenty templates are offered for characters including Mickey and Friends, Jack Skellington, Tinker Bell, Phineas and Ferb, Perry the Platypus, and the newest Disney Princess, Rapunzel, among others. Other printable crafts include Disney Princess masquerade masks, Haunted Mansion Ghost masks, a Vampire Mickey candy box, Disney party invitations, cupcake toppers and more.

Disney Family.com also features recipes for Disney Halloween treats and spooky snacks including:

    --  Mickey Mummy Cupcakes
    --  Donald's Candy Corn Cookies
    --  Franken-Goofy Cupcakes
    --  Jack Skellington Cupcakes
    --  Pirate's Skull Cookies
    --  Jack Skellington Bento Box

For do-it-yourselfers, the site offers instructions to make Disney Halloween costume ideas for the whole family. Directions are also available for homemade Disney Halloween decorations, including a Mickey's Pumpkin Patch, Tinker Bell Halloween Ghost and Oogie Boogie Monster, to name a few.

To check out all the Disney Halloween fun, visit Disney Family.com/Holidays.

Disney Interactive Media Group

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

The Disney Family network of sites provide inspiration and ideas for parents on a variety of topics important to today's families, including easy recipes, crafts, traveling with children, pregnancy, and parenting. Sites in the portfolio include Disney Family.com, Kaboose.com, FamilyFun.com and BabyZone.com.

Disney Interactive Media Group is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS).

    Contacts:

    Dana Henry Benson                          Kirsten Erickson
    Disney Interactive Media Group             Disney Interactive Media Group
    Dana.Henry@Disney.com                      Kirsten.Erickson@Disney.com
    818-623-3420                               818-623-3886

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Web Site: http://family.go.com/holidays

Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen to Host Ovation's Annual "Battle of the Nutcrackers" Programming Event

Special Video On Demand Sneak Peek Available November 1

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CTAM -- Ovation, the only US multi-platform network dedicated to arts culture, announced today that Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator, executive producer and judge of "So You Think You Can Dance" and executive producer of "American Idol," and director/producer/choreographer/actress Debbie Allen will co-host the network's annual "Battle of the Nutcrackers" programming event this December. The announcement was made today by Gaynor Strachan Chun, SVP of Marketing, at today's morning session of the CTAM Summit conference in New York, which was sponsored by Ovation.

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Beginning the week of December 12, Ovation will feature a different production of the beloved ballet every night of the week and viewers will be invited to vote for their favorite rendition online at http://www.ovationtv.com. Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen will introduce all of the productions and provide insight and commentary about the ballet companies, the dancers and the tradition of the Nutcracker, as well as reveal the Viewers' Choice on Christmas Eve. 

"Ovation has enjoyed working with Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen this year with our enhanced broadcasts of 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'Fame'.  Now, we are thrilled that they will be coming together to provide viewers with their personal, yet very informed ideas about this holiday classic," said Strachan Chun. "This is an annual programming event for Ovation that just gets bigger and better every year. Thanks to the participation of Nigel and Debbie, we anticipate that even more viewers will tune in to enjoy 'Battle of the Nutcrackers' and vote for their favorite."

On November 1, viewers can get a sneak peek of "Battle of the Nutcrackers" when three of the productions will be made available on Video on Demand: featured in Comcast XFINITY's Top Picks and on DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon FiOS, Insight and GCI.

About Ovation:

Ovation is the only multi-platform network devoted to arts culture. Ovation gives its viewers access to the artists who define our cultural landscape through its one-of-a-kind mix of hand-picked documentaries, series, movies, and specials.

The channel reaches a national audience of 44 million households through carriage on cable systems, DirecTV (channel 274), Dish Network (channel 291) and Telco systems nationally.  Ovation is also available in HD and VOD (both in standard and high definition).  Ovation extends its linear channel experience for viewers online via its popular website, http://www.ovationtv.com.  In addition to offering contests, trivia, facts and supplemental video online, the network has created an award-winning online community (http://www.ovationtv.com/community) for everyone from passionate artists to curious creatives who want to share their work and their thoughts.  To date, over 180,000 pieces of original art have been uploaded to the site by members.

SOURCE  Ovation

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Ovation

CONTACT: Richard Hoffman, Richard Hoffman Public Relations (for Ovation), +1-310-248-3647, richard@richardhoffmanpr.com, Patricia Frith, Patricia Frith Marketing (for Ovation), +1-818-876-0480, pfmarketing@roadrunner.com

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

Florida Technical College Acquires LaSalle Computer Learning Center

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Technical College, an EduK Group institution serving Central Florida, has acquired Tampa-based LaSalle Computer Learning Center, announced David Ruggieri, president of Florida Technical College (FTC).

The acquisition marks EduK Group's second expansion in Florida in one month.  EduK Group's National University College recently announced the expansion of NUCO, its online college degree program in Spanish, for Florida students.

"LaSalle Computer Learning Center is a strategic addition to the EduK Group of postsecondary schools," Ruggieri said.  "The variety of computer certification training and Web design programs are highly valued skills in today's business world."

"They add to the portfolio that EduK Group offers students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including associate, bachelor and master degrees in healthcare, business, information technology and education," he added.

Ruggieri said the school's location fits well with FTC and EduK Group's Florida operations.  Florida Technical College has four campuses in Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand and Kissimmee, and EduK Group's the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School is based in Orlando.

"The acquisition allows LaSalle to better serve our target students across the Central Florida marketplace with IT business skills and preparation for computer certifications such as Microsoft®, Cisco®, CompTIA and many other specialty programs," said Suzanne Ricci, director of LaSalle Computer Learning Center.

Besides corporations, government organizations, business professionals and information technology specialists, LaSalle students also include many current and former military personnel broadening their post-military skills from its campus in Tampa.

About EduK Group

EduK Group, one of the leading postsecondary education companies focused on career-oriented programs, offers certificates, associate, bachelor and master degrees on-campus and online in such fields as healthcare, business, information technology, education, culinary arts, cosmetology, drafting and industrial trades. Founded and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, EduK Group's institutions include Instituto de Banca y Comercio (IBC), National University College (NUC) and Ponce Paramedical College (POPAC) in Puerto Rico and Florida Technical College (FTC), the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School and LaSalle Computer Learning Center in Florida.  IBC, NUC, FTC, and the DAVE School are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. POPAC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. LaSalle is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. For more information visit http://www.edukgroup.com.

SOURCE  EduK Group

EduK Group

CONTACT: Gail Rayos, Wragg & Casas Public Relations, +1-407-244-3685, grayos@wraggcasas.com; Fedelina Madrid, EduK Group, +1-787-522-4378, dfedelina@edukgroup.com

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

Aptilo Debuts SIM Authentication Server for Secure, Automatic Mobile Data Offload to Wi-Fi

STOCKHOLM, October 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Carrier-Class Wi-Fi

    Providing operators with a carrier-grade solution for offloading mobile
data to Wi-Fi, Aptilo Networks, the leading provider of mobile data
offloading solutions, today introduced the Aptilo SIM Authentication
Server(TM) [http://www.aptilo.com/products_sim-authentication-server.htm ] ,
a highly scalable authentication server optimized to deliver an automatic,
secure and seamless mobile data offload experience.

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    The Nordic's leading mobile operator has selected the Aptilo SIM
Authentication Server to enable mobile data offloading through more than
4,000 Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the region.

    The Aptilo SIM Authentication Server authenticates users via the SIM
card (utilizing EAP-SIM/AKA) in their mobile device as they move from the
3G/LTE network to a Wi-Fi network. Users are authenticated based on the
information retrieved from the Home Location Register (HLR) or Home
Subscriber Server (HSS), which reside in the mobile core of the 3G/LTE
network.

    One of the key benefits of using SIM authentication is that it utilizes
802.1x technology which is a standard method for encrypting user credentials
and user data in the Wi-Fi session. In this manner the Wi-Fi networks become
as secure as the 3G network, virtually eliminating the risk of eavesdropping
or confidential information falling into the wrong hands.

    The Aptilo SIM Authentication Server is one of the two pillars of
Aptilo's mobile data offloading solution
[http://www.aptilo.com/solutions_mobile-data-offloading.htm ]; the
award-winning Aptilo Service Management Platform(TM)
[http://www.aptilo.com/products_platforms_management.htm ] -- currently
enabling carrier-class Wi-Fi networks for more than 120 operators worldwide
-- is the other. The pre-enabled integration between these two systems
provides a best-in-class mobile data offloading solution for mobile
operators. For users, this means an "invisible" and uninterrupted transfer
from the cellular network to Wi-Fi. For mobile operators, this tight
integration means that they can optimize resources across their cellular and
Wi-Fi networks as users will automatically flow between the two and policy
and charging control will be maintained.

    "With our carrier-class Wi-Fi service management platform already
deployed with 30 mobile operators worldwide, the demand from our customers
to provide an optimized end-to-end solution for offloading to Wi-Fi that
included SIM authentication was strong," said Torbjorn Ward, CEO, Aptilo
Networks. "Our holistic approach to mobile data offloading with integration
toward the mobile core for authentication, policy and charging provides a
best-in-class alternative for mobile operators while our SIM Authentication
Server still can be integrated with any Wi-Fi service management system."

    For more information about the Aptilo offload solution please visit:
http://www.aptilo.com/solutions_mobile-data-offloading.htm

    About Aptilo Networks

    Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of systems to manage mobile data
services for Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G/LTE networks, including mobile data
offloading. Aptilo's carrier-class solutions boast pre-integrated
authentication, policy control and charging functions to maximize
functionality and fast-track deployments while minimizing impact on existing
systems. Aptilo's solutions are currently in operation in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.aptilo.com

   
    For further information please contact:

    Hillary Call, Public Relations Manager
    Aptilo Networks AB
    c/o Call Communications
    P: +1-917-414-9262
    hillary.call@aptilo.com

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Elsevier Introduces SciVerse Scopus Alerts Individual

AMSTERDAM, October 6, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

         Mobile app now also available to non-institutional subscribers

    Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services, today announced the availability of a new
mobile application, SciVerse Scopus Alerts Individual, which provides
non-institutional subscribers with immediate, on-the-go access to the latest
Scopus content. While users based in subscribing institutions can already
benefit from a free mobile app, this new service signifies an important
increase in the range and flexibility of Scopus.

    Through this new iPhone and Android application, individuals can now
utilize key features of the world's largest abstract and citation database.
SciVerse Scopus Alerts Individual gives users the opportunity to search
across thousands of scholarly journals from more than 5,000 international
publishers. This is the first time Elsevier has offered any form of
individual subscription to its flagship bibliographic database.

    Among the key features of SciVerse Scopus Alerts Individual is the
search and citation alerts function, which allows researchers to receive
updates on new publications relevant to their fields of interest and
notifications on citations of their work by peers. The mobile application
also fosters collaboration among the research community as users can share
links to articles with colleagues through an email function included in the
app.

    "For those who wish to stay connected in today's competitive research
landscape, leaving their work at the lab is no longer an option," said Yukun
Harsono, Senior Vice President, Search & Discovery at Elsevier. "By
broadening the availability of Scopus through a mobile application to
individuals who do not receive subscriptions through their institutions
already, more researchers and librarians are able to keep their work at
their fingertips, wherever their work takes them."

    SciVerse Scopus Alerts Individual is available to non-institutional
subscribers for a 30-day free trial and subsequently a yearly fee. It is
available globally through the iTunes store
[http://itunes.apple.com/app/sciverse-scopus-alerts-individual/id417735089?mt=8 ]
and for Android devices through AndroidMarket
[https://market.android.com/details?id=com.service2media.Scopus&feature=search_result ]
.

    For existing institutional subscribers the free SciVerse Scopus Alerts
App [http://www.info.sciverse.com/sciverse-mobile-applications/overview ]
for iPhone, Android or Blackberry will remain available.

    For more information on SciVerse Mobile Applications, go to
http://www.info.sciverse.com/sciverse-mobile-applications.

    About SciVerse Scopus

    Covering the world's research literature, SciVerse Scopus (
http://www.info.sciverse.com/scopus) is the largest abstract and
citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality Web sources with
smart tools to track analyze and visualize research. SciVerse Scopus was
designed and developed with over 500 users and librarians internationally.
Its unique database contains abstracts and references from nearly 18,000
peer-reviewed journals from 5,000 publishers worldwide, ensuring broad
interdisciplinary coverage. In addition, SciVerse Scopus not only offers
users citation information about the articles covered, but also directly
integrates Web and patent searches. Direct links to full-text articles,
library resources and other applications like reference management software,
make SciVerse Scopus quicker, easier and more comprehensive to use than any
other literature research tool.

    About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services. The company works in partnership with the
global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals,
including The Lancet [http://www.thelancet.com ] and Cell
[http://www.cell.com ], and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
SciVerse ScienceDirect [http://www.sciencedirect.com ], SciVerse Scopus
[http://www.scopus.com ], Reaxys [http://www.reaxys.com ], MD Consult
[http://www.mdconsult.com ] and Nursing Consult
[http://www.nursingconsult.com ], which enhance the productivity of science
and health professionals, and the SciVal suite [http://www.scival.com ] and
MEDai's Pinpoint Review [http://www.medai.com ], which help research and
health care institutions deliver better outcomes more cost-effectively.

    A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier
[http://www.elsevier.com ] employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is
part of Reed Elsevier Group PLC [http://www.reedelsevier.com ], a
world-leading publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by
Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN (Euronext
Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock
Exchange).

   
    Media contact
    Sandra Plasse
    +1-212-752-8338
    splasse@psbpr.com

Source: Elsevier

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Emailvision Announces Gold Partner Status and Integrated Solution With E-Commerce Platform Magento

Campaign Commander for Magento offers eCommerce managers easy access to a robust email delivery and tracking platform

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Emailvision, the leading international software as a service (SaaS) company specializing in email, mobile and social marketing, announced a strategic Gold Partnership with Magento, the world's fastest growing eCommerce platform. Emailvision has fully integrated its Campaign Commander product for email and mobile marketing with the Magento platform. The resulting solution gives eCommerce managers easy access to online relationship marketing tools that significantly improve customer experience in the eCommerce environment.

The fully integrated Campaign Commander solution from Emailvision enables online retailers on the Magento platform to create branded notification messages that can be rapidly deployed to highly-targeted audiences directly from their Magento stores.  Transactional emails that contain information about current or prior business activities, such as payment confirmations, elicit higher open and click-through rates (47% open/20% CTR versus 31% open/6% CTR) and establish more direct relationships with users.  When combined with relevant product promotions, transactional emails have the ability to turn service-based messages into revenue-generating opportunities.

Using Emailvision's proprietary technology, the integrated solution also provides users with Campaign Commander's industry leading deliverability and list management tools that ensure adherence to email marketing best practices. The Emailvision solution can be quickly downloaded and seamlessly deployed from Magento Connect. 

"We welcome Emailvision into the vibrant partner ecosystem that has helped make Magento one of the world's top eCommerce platforms," stated Bob Schwartz, President of Magento. "With our shared commitment to increasing efficiencies and revenues for online retailers around the world, we see Emailvision as a great fit for a Partnership and for Merchants."

"With Emailvision's long history of delivering effective online marketing solutions to leading retailers around the world, we are proud to partner with such a highly-regarded eCommerce platform," commented Jacques Prothon, VP Strategic Alliances Emailvision. "We're certain Magento users will find incredible benefit from the integrated solution's ability to automate and execute marketing programs directly from the Magento environment."

"The integration between Magento and Campaign Commander offers eCommerce managers a powerful way to target optimal customers automatically with compelling offers directly from their online stores," stated Mr. Dominique Tarallo, CEO Minceur Discount. "Thanks to a simple plug in, online retailers are now empowered with new opportunities to launch new marketing programs quickly and easily directly from Magento."

As a Gold Industry Partner, Emailvision is participating in several Magento events throughout Europe and the US, including X.commerce Innovate in San Francisco, October 12-13, 2011 and Meet Magento UK in London on October 26, 2011.

About Emailvision

Emailvision is the international leader in software as a service (SaaS) for email, mobile and social media marketing. The Emailvision mission is to provide excellence in software and services for online relationship marketing. With offices and client service teams in 19 countries, Emailvision delivers 5 billion messages per month on behalf of 4,000 clients worldwide. This unprecedented quality of service is driven by 12 years of research and development and by Emailvision's 600 passionate employees. The company is privately owned by Francisco Partners.

About Magento:

Magento (http://www.magentocommerce.com/) is a feature-rich, open-source, enterprise-class ecommerce solution that offers merchants a high degree of flexibility and control over the user experience, catalog, content, and functionality of their online store. In August 2011, Magento was acquired by eBay Inc., and is now part of the X.commerce division (http://www.x.com). Launched in 2007, the Magento platform now serves tens of thousands of merchants worldwide, and is supported by a global community of solution partners and third-party developers. Magento Go is a hosted, software-as-a-service solution that provides small and growing merchants with the ecommerce tools they need to succeed online. Based in Los Angeles, Magento, Inc. is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization dedicated to the mission of enabling the eCommerce ecosystem. http://www.magentocommerce.com

SOURCE  Emailvision

Emailvision

CONTACT: Sherry Smith, +1-646-797-3139, ssmith@mww.com, for Emailvision

Webshots Partners with Animoto to Help Consumers Bring Photos and Videos to Life with Picture Shows

CLEVELAND, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Webshots.com, an American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) company, and Animoto, the maker of innovative and award-winning online video services, have partnered to create Picture Shows for the Webshots community.  Launched more than 16 years ago, Webshots is one of the largest photo and video sharing sites on the web and is noted for maintaining the convenience visitors love while leveraging the latest technologies to introduce new ways for members to enhance the experience of enjoying and sharing favorite photos and videos. The latest example of these efforts is the introduction of Picture Shows. The new capability, powered by Animoto, allows members to easily turn their photos and video clips into video slide shows complete with music and personal messages.

With Picture Shows, anyone can easily produce and customize their own professional quality video slideshow with unique styles to fit the content or theme and a large music library to add the perfect soundtrack. What makes this high production value available to the everyday end-user is Animoto's proprietary Cinematic Artificial Intelligence that thinks like an actual director and editor, using the same sophisticated post-production skills and techniques that are used in television and film.

To get started consumers just have to set up an account at Webshots.com and select the Picture Shows option on any of their personal albums. They then follow the easy guide to add favorite photos and complement their selections by choosing from a collection of tunes in several different genres. From there the technology will finish off the presentation in style. Once completed, users can download their customized video slideshows and create keepsake DVDs, upload them to personal blogs, or even post them to Facebook.

"Webshots has always been focused on helping people make a more perfect emotional connection through photography, and Picture Shows is a natural evolution towards that goal," said Radhika Balasubramaniam, Webshots senior brand manager.  "By combining ultimate convenience and wonderfully intuitive technology, we're giving people a fun, fast, and easy way to create compelling video slideshows and celebrate life's special moments."

"With the Webshots partnership, Animoto is bringing our award-winning service to one of the largest communities of photo enthusiasts on the web," said Brad Jefferson, chief executive officer and co-founder of Animoto.  "Webshots' implementation of Animoto's video creation functionality is uniquely tailored for its user base so we're excited to watch the reaction from the Webshots community to this new and innovative product."

Consumers can learn more about Webshots and this exciting new way to commemorate favorite memories by visiting the newly re-designed site. You can also visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on American Greetings, including store locations, please visit us at http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AmericanGreetings and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/amgreetings.

About American Greetings Corporation

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

About Animoto

Animoto  (http://www.animoto.com) is the video creation service that enables consumers, professionals and businesses to easily make and share professional-quality videos that amaze friends, family and clients. The Animoto team, which includes entertainment and technology industry veterans, has leveraged its expertise to develop a web-based service that makes it easy for people to quickly and easily create and share their stories through video using their own photos and videos. The heart of Animoto is its Cinematic Artificial Intelligence(TM) technology that thinks like an actual director and editor, using the same sophisticated post-production skills and techniques that are used in television and film. The company has over 3 million users who create over 750,000 videos each month. Animoto Productions is based in New York City with offices in San Francisco and Singapore.

SOURCE  American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation

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

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

InfoSonics Launches the New verykool® i285 Touch Screen Phone

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IFON) today announced the launch and first customer delivery of its new verykool® i285 handset.

"Our new i285 is a GSM/GPRS Class 12 bar type feature phone that is a cousin to our recently announced i725 slider QWERTY phone," said Joseph Ram, the company's president and chief executive officer.  "It has a 3.2" WQVGA full touch screen, and like the i725, features our proprietary IQ(TM) user interface that delivers a smartphone-like experience.  It is also equipped with our IQ(TM) messaging system, an integrated email solution that allows multiple email accounts to be 'pushed' to the device.  And, the i285 contains a G-sensor that enables both vertical and horizontal views of web pages and other menus."

The Company noted that the i285 also includes the following features:

    --  EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900)
    --  WiFi, WAP 2.0 and SMS/MMS messaging
    --  2.0 megapixel camera with digital CMOS
    --  MP3/MP4/AAC/AAC+ and FM radio capability
    --  Voice and video recording capability
    --  Bluetooth and USB connectivity
    --  T-flash memory expandable to 32GB
    --  Speakerphone, 64 polyphonic ringtones and stereo headset included

The verykool® i285 is available in two versions:  a single SIM version for operator customers and a dual SIM version for the open market.  Both versions are available now.  To learn more about the device, visit our verykool® website at http://www.verykool.net/Phones/i285.

About InfoSonics Corporation

InfoSonics designs, develops and manufactures wireless handsets and related products.  The Company sells to OEMs, carriers and distributors in Latin America and Asia Pacific under its proprietary verykool® brand and other private label brands.   Additional information can be found on our corporate website at http://www.infosonics.com and http://www.verykool.net.

Except for the factual statements made herein, the information contained in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.  Words and expressions reflecting optimism, satisfaction or disappointment with current prospects, as well as words such as "believes," "hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates" and variations thereof, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and our actual results could differ materially from those contained in such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, without limitation: (1) customer acceptance of the new i285 handset; (2) our ability to continue to differentiate our products, including the i285, from the competition; (3) extended general economic downturn in world markets; (4) inability to secure adequate supply of competitive products on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms; (5) inability to attract new sources of profitable business from expansion of products or services or risks associated with entry into new markets, including geographies, products and services; (6) significant changes in supplier terms and relationships or shortages in product supply; and (7) rapid product improvement and technological changes leading to changes in consumer demand for multimedia wireless handset products and features.  Reference is also made to other factors detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release.

SOURCE  InfoSonics Corporation

InfoSonics Corporation

CONTACT: Vernon A. LoForti, Chief Financial Officer, vern.loforti@infosonics.com, +1-858-373-1675

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

Verizon Wireless and Vringo Launch Facetones(TM) in V CAST Apps

Innovative New Facetones(TM) App Provides Integration with Facebook® and Displays Automated Social Media Videos When a Phone Rings

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, and Vringo, Inc. (NYSE Amex: VRNG), a provider of software platforms for mobile, social and video applications, today announced that Vringo's innovative new Facetones(TM) application is now available in V CAST Apps on select Verizon Wireless devices.

Vringo's Facetones service integrates with Facebook® and provides a new way to get visually exciting social content each time a user makes or receives a phone call.  For Verizon customers who download the app, Vringo's Facetones product creates an automated video slideshow using friends' photos from social media websites and photo sites and then plays this video slideshow as the phone rings.  Initially, Facetones will connect with Facebook, one of the world's leading social media sites, providing a significantly enhanced mobile experience for consumers of social media. 

"We are pleased to announce the launch of Facetones in the United States in V CAST Apps from Verizon Wireless," said Andrew Perlman, president of Vringo.  "Facetones brings an exciting new range of social interaction for mobile users by allowing them to experience a visually exciting video slideshow every time they call a friend."

V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront, is available on more than 20 Android(TM) and BlackBerry® devices and delivers thousands of apps, games and more to Verizon Wireless customers.  Powered by the Verizon Developer Community (VDC), V CAST Apps enables customers to discover and purchase apps with a simple one-click process and offers the ease and convenience of direct billing - apps purchased are invoiced on customers' monthly bills.

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase and download Facetones from V CAST Apps in the Social Networking & IM channel.  Facetones is available for a $0.99 monthly subscription or a one-time purchase fee of $2.99, plus tax, for unlimited use onall Android smartphones from Verizon Wireless featuring V CAST Apps, including the DROID X by Motorola, ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC, Samsung Continuum(TM) and the Revolution(TM) by LG.  Data charges may apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.

For information on how to become a member of the VDC, visit http://developer.verizon.com.  For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com. 

Facetones is a trademark of Vringo, Inc. and is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook nor is Facebook affiliated with Vringo, Inc.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Vringo

Vringo (NYSE Amex: VRNG) is a leading provider of software platforms for mobile social and mobile video services. With its award-winning video ringtone application and other mobile software platforms - including Facetones(TM), Video Remix and Fan Loyalty - Vringo transforms the basic act of making and receiving mobile phone calls into a highly visual, social experience. Vringo's video ringtone service enables users to create or take video, images and slideshows from virtually anywhere and turn it into their visual call signatures. In a first for the mobile industry, Vringo has introduced its patented VringForward technology, which allows users to share video clips with friends with a simple call.  Vringo's Facetones(TM) product creates an automated video slideshow using friends' photos from social media web sites, which is played each time a user makes or receives a mobile call. Vringo's Video ReMix application, in partnership with music artists and brands, allows users to create their own music video by tapping on a Smartphone or tablet.  Lastly, Fan Loyalty is a platform that lets users interact, vote and communicate with contestants in reality TV series, as well as downloading and setting clips from such shows as video ringtones. Vringo's video ringtone application has been heralded by The New York Times as "the next big thing in ringtones" and USA Today said it has "to be seen to be believed." For more information, visit: http://www.vringo.com.

For comprehensive investor relations material, including fact sheets, white papers, conference calls and video regarding Vringo and its applications, please follow the appropriate link: Investor Portal, White Paper, Overview Video and Facetones Video.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Vringo expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com; or Aaron Godfrey, Director of Communications, Vringo, Inc., +1-646-525-4319, Ext. 2547, agodfrey@vringo.com, http://www.twitter.com/vringo; or Darren Minton, President, Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. for Vringo, +800-592-6067, info@trilogy-capital.com

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

Nefsis Adds Electronic Handout Feature to its Video Conferencing Online Service

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online services innovator Nefsis® announced today the addition of an electronic handout feature to its HD video conferencing online service, further closing the gap between in-person and online meetings. Distributing handouts at the close of any meeting is an everyday occurrence. Now Nefsis customers can do the same during their online meetings, distributing presentations, data sheets, and other documents in real-time to their meeting attendees without the inconvenience and delay of follow-up emails. The new feature highlights the advantages of cloud-based video conferencing which is easy to update and expand, versus installed-site infrastructure hardware which lacks such handout features.

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Nefsis provides business-grade video conferencing via its global cloud to desktops and multipurpose conference rooms, with built-in live sharing tools. The cloud incorporates dynamic scalable video and multi-core, parallel processing software technology to accelerate the performance of HD video and live sharing. Nefsis online meetings are fully interactive; at the meeting host's option, anyone and everyone can participate on video, share anything accessible to their computer, and distribute handouts. The quality of the Nefsis online meeting experience rivals legacy boardroom video conferencing systems, while the live sharing and handout features far exceed legacy capabilities.

"Now you can meet-and-greet on video, deliver a multimedia presentation, and then distribute hand-outs just as if you're meeting in person," said Tom Toperczer, Nefsis Vice President of Marketing. "Our cloud computing and parallel processing software drive a higher quality visual experience, while new features like handouts drive utility - features needed for productive meetings."

The handouts feature is available now to all Nefsis Professional customers and trial users. For a free trial, visit Nefsis.com. 

About Nefsis

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nefsis is a technology specialist in video conferencing software and cloud computing online services. The Company's global cloud provides multipoint HD video and advanced collaboration tools to business, government and educational customers in more than 45 countries worldwide. As compared to previous generations of infrastructure hardware solutions such as video routers, MCUs and desktop gateways, the Nefsis cloud-based offering is less expensive, automatically maintained, and easier to expand.

For more information, please visit http://www.nefsis.com or call +1 (858) 715-0970 in the Americas or +44 (0) 870 224 0415 in the UK and Europe.

MEDIA CONTACT
Amy Robinson / Brittney Wolff
LEWIS PR for Nefsis
619-677-2700
Nefsis@lewispr.com

Nefsis is a registered trademark of Nefsis Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners.

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Pandora Hits the Road with Toyota

Two of America's Most Popular Vehicles Now Offer Pandora in the Dashboard

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, revealed today that automotive partner Toyota is now offering an embedded version of Pandora on the 2012 Camry and 2012 Tacoma. The Camry is America's best-selling car(i) and the Tacoma is the best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S. market(ii). Both vehicles began to appear on dealer lots in September 2011.

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Pandora is available via the Toyota Entune system. With Entune, Pandora controls are made available via the radio dashboard, allowing drivers to easily select stations, thumb songs up and down, and skip songs using the vehicle's controls. The key to connecting Pandora with Entune is the smartphone; Entune is currently compatible with Android, Blackberry and iPhone smartphones.

Executive vice president of business and corporate development Jessica Steel said, "Incorporating Pandora into the native environment of the car makes turning on personalized radio as easy as traditional radio. We're thrilled that Toyota is offering our service to their drivers."

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love.  http://www.pandora.com

ABOUT TOYOTA

Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates       10 manufacturing plants, including one under construction.  There are nearly 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in the U.S. which sold more than 1.76 million vehicles in 2010. Toyota directly employs nearly 30,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from U.S. suppliers totals more than $23 billion.

For more information about Toyota, visit http://www.toyota.com or http://www.toyotanewsroom.com.

(i)Toyota Camry Awards and Press Site

(ii)Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Press Release (September 02, 2011), "2012 Toyota Tacoma Debuts Restyled Exterior, Interior and New Entune Multimedia; Still the #1 Selling Compact Pickup"

SOURCE  Pandora

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CONTACT: Mollie Starr of Pandora Communications and Public Relations, +1-510-842-6996, , or Deborah Roth, +1-510-842-7928, both of Pandora Communications and Public Relations, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, +1-510-842-6900investor@pandora.com

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

Verizon Wireless to Introduce iPhone 4S Oct. 14 on the Nation's Largest and Most Reliable Voice and Data Network

Pre-order sales begin at 3:01 a.m.(EDT) Oct. 7

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the new iPhone 4S will be available on the Verizon Wireless network beginning on Friday, October 14. Verizon Wireless customers, as well as those who want to make iPhone 4S their reason to switch to the nation's most reliable network, will be able to pre-order iPhone 4S online beginning on Friday, October 7 at 3:01 a.m. EDT at: http://www.verizonwireless.com/iPhone. In addition, the company announced the iPhone 4 8 GB model is available now for $99.99 and has lowered pricing for iPhone 4 16 GB and 32 GB models.

iPhone 4S is the most amazing iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including Apple's dual-core A5 chip for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics; an all new camera with advanced optics; full 1080p HD resolution video recording; and Siri, an intelligent assistant that helps you get things done just by asking. With the launch of iPhone 4S also comes the launch of iOS 5, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features; and iCloud, a breakthrough set of free cloud services that work with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and push it to all your devices.

"Verizon Wireless customers have embraced iPhone 4 on our network and we fully expect the enthusiasm will continue to grow for iPhone 4S," said Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer for Verizon Wireless. "With more and more customers depending on their iPhone every day, it is important that they have the device they can count on and a network that delivers. As millions of customers can attest -- reliability matters."

Verizon iPhone 4S customers can travel globally and seamlessly in over 220 countries for voice and over 205 countries for data with 140 of those countries offering 3G data speeds. Global service at Verizon Wireless includes 24 hour customer service from trained Verizon Wireless U.S.-based employees. Verizon Wireless global service was selected by readers of Global Traveler Magazine as the Best Wireless Service in the World in the 2010 GT Tested Reader Survey.

Pricing & Availability

iPhone will be available starting at $199.99 for the 16 GB model, $299.99 for the 32 GB model and $399.99 for the 64 GB model with a new two-year customer agreement.

Customers will need to purchase a voice plan beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes and a data plan beginning at $30 for 2 GB monthly access. The iPhone 4 8 GB model is available now for $99.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. iPhone 4 16 GB model is $149.99 and the 32 GB model is now $199.99 with a new two year contract.

iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will be available at more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide, online at  http://www.verizonwireless.com/iphone and by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518, Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com

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

Consumers Worldwide Await the Power of the Portal: Activision and Toys"R"Us® Launch Global Marketing Intitiative for Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM)

Comprehensive Marketing Program to Demonstrate The Unique Benefits Of Bringing Toys to Life Via Co-Op Advertising, In-Store Trial Events and Retailer Exclusives

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced a global marketing partnership with Toys"R"Us to launch its landmark new video game, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM), debuting at North American retail on Sunday, October 16th.  This revolutionary title breathes new life into interactive entertainment by allowing kids to bring a vast collection of physical toys to life in-game. Place one of over 30 different characters onto the magical Portal of Power--yours or a friend's--and they are teleported to a vibrant game-world, all customizations and powers intact. The marketing plan for this novel game experience includes a national co-op advertising campaign, exclusive toy/adventure pack releases, first-to-play opportunities and interactive game displays at over 1200 Toys"R"Us stores around the world.   

"Toys"R"Us has been an avid fan and eager supporter of the Skylanders Spyro's Adventure concept from its inception," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "This partnership signals our shared belief that the brand is literally a game-changer, transforming children's play in both the physical and digital realms. For the first time ever, kids will be able to bring their toys to life in a video game, and we've developed a slate of exclusive in-store experiences and merchandise to showcase this phenomenon to Toys"R"Us consumers worldwide."

"We're thrilled to partner with Activision and make Toys"R"Us the retail launchpad for Skylanders Spyro's Adventure," said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys"R"Us, Inc.  "We believe that the product line will be one of this holiday's hottest gifts and we can't wait to offer customers a one-of-a-kind way to discover Skylanders at our stores."

Activision and Toys"R"Us will unveil this genre-busting Skylanders Spyro'sAdventure on October 8, 2011, with the roll-out of full game demos and interactive game kiosks in over 1200 retail locations across the globe.   Following the game's U.S. launch on October 16th, players can purchase Toys"R"Us exclusives like three Skylanders Legendary characters, which feature accompanying in-game skins and power-ups. Additionally, the retailer will be the only place to purchase the Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Darklight Crypt Adventure Pack in its first thirty days on the market, from October 16 through November 15, 2011. 

In Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, leader of over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Each of these creatures has been cast out of the mystical worlds they are charged to protect by the sinister Portal Master Kaos, and frozen in our world as toys. Skylanders Spyro's Adventure players will embark on a magical journey; treasure hunting, solving puzzles and doing battle with fantastic, otherworldly enemies in a bid to bring the frozen guardians back to life and safely reunite them with their homelands.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is developed by Toys For Bob, an Activision studio located in Novato, California.  The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB.  For more information, visit http://www.skylandersgame.com

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. It currently sells merchandise in more than 1,570 stores, including 858 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States, and more than 510 international stores and 200 licensed stores in 33 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com, FAO.com and babyuniverse.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is a trademark and Spyro and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.  All rights reserved. 

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Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Schroder, Sr. PR Director of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-255-2508, michelle.schroder@activision.com

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

Myriad's Next Generation Alien Technology Brings Android to Apple

-- Myriad Alien Dalvik 2.0 to extend Android apps to tablets, TVs, automobiles and more, creating new revenue opportunities and opening up Android ecosystem to new sectors

-- Alien Dalvik 2.0 to remove technological barriers to create consistent user experiences and mobilize content across multiple platforms and screens, taking the headache out of fragmentation and content management

-- Myriad to demo Android apps on Apple iPad, for the first time, at CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011

ZURICH, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Myriad Group AG (SIX: MYRN), a global leader in mobile technology having shipped over 3.8 billion software apps on more than 2.2 billion phones, today unveils Myriad Alien Dalvik 2.0. Building on the successful launch of Myriad Alien Dalvik, Myriad's latest Alien release will not only enable Android apps to run across non-Android smartphone platforms, but will now enable the Android ecosystem to be extended across multiple devices and screens such as tablets, e-books, TVs, automotives and even avionics.

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Myriad will be showcasing Alien Dalvik 2.0 and its multi-screen strategy, demonstrating Android apps on Apple iPad for the first time at CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011 next week.

"We have seen incredible momentum in Android adoption, but we are just scratching the surface," said Simon Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Myriad Group. "Digital screens such as Internet-enabled TVs and in-vehicle displays, along with other consumer devices like tablets and e-books are proliferating at an astounding rate. Consumers are driving multimedia evolution and are demanding more converged multi-screen services. With Alien Dalvik 2.0, we are creating a more flexible, consistent user experience by mobilizing content such as live sports, recorded TV shows and on-demand movies, so users can enjoy content seamlessly from one device to the next."

Alien Dalvik 2.0 is the first step towards creating a single app standard and marks yet another key milestone for Myriad Android innovations. Alien Dalvik 2.0 enables the majority of Android apps to run unmodified using Android Package (APK) files. This in turn allows app store owners and publishers to quickly transcend multiple platforms and screens, leveraging existing software and middleware, all without compromising performance. Furthermore, Alien Dalvik 2.0 enables developers to create once and use many times, while allowing operators, OEMs, and even enterprise to streamline app rollout -- taking the headache out of platform fragmentation and content management.

From a user perspective, Alien Dalvik 2.0 is completely transparent and installed without user disruption. Users simply enjoy the same rich Android ecosystem they have become accustomed to via mobile on other key screens, such as playing Angry Birds on HDTV. This all while gaining faster access to a wider range of apps, thus encouraging a higher frequency of downloads and increased ARPU.

"As demand for multi-screen services grows, and as the telecommunications industry becomes a content business, service providers will have new opportunities to leverage their service delivery platforms and collaborate with content providers to develop converged multi-offerings. Alien Dalvik 2.0 provides a great alternative to OEMs and service providers who want to harness the Android ecosystem, while leveraging existing investments and retaining control of their customer experience," added Wilkinson.

From application components to complete device integration, Myriad provides best-in-class Android solutions. As a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), Myriad has exceptional expertise in runtimes and has been playing a key role in Android solutions since its early days.

When partnering with Myriad for Android app development or porting, operators, OEMs and app store owners will benefit from Myriad's broad portfolio of services, strong knowledge of embedded software systems, rich heritage in Java technology and expertise in second screen solutions for Blu-ray and set-top box markets.

Myriad will be showcasing Alien Dalvik 2.0 in action, demonstrating Android on the Apple iPad at this year's CTIA Enterprise & Applications in San Diego from October 11th-13th at Myriad's Hospitality Suite at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front, 1 Park Boulevard, directly adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center.

About Myriad Group

Myriad Group AG is a global leader in mobile technology and has shipped over 3.8 billion software applications in more than 2.2 billion mobile phones. Its comprehensive portfolio includes browsers, messaging, Java, social networking, user interfaces and middleware for all types of mobile phones, from ultra-low cost handsets to advanced smartphones.

The company provides both individual components and complete solutions, which enable handset manufacturers and operators to deliver amazing experiences on mobile phones. Myriad also develops USSD-based customer self-care platforms that deliver over 10 billion messages a year to 220 million mobile users across more than 35 mobile operators worldwide.

Myriad was created from the combination of industry leading companies, Esmertec and Purple Labs. It operates worldwide, with offices in Switzerland, France, UK, USA, Mexico, India, UAE, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia. Headquartered in Zurich Switzerland, Myriad is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX Symbol: MYRN).

For more information please visit our website: http://www.myriadgroup.com. You can also follow us on twitter@MyriadGroup and view our YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/myriadgroupmarketing

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CONTACT: Kate Hamilton or Jaime Tero, +1-415-989-9803, myriad@onechocolatecomms.com, for Myriad Group AG

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

Aptilo Debuts SIM Authentication Server for Secure, Automatic Mobile Data Offload to Wi-Fi

STOCKHOLM, October 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Carrier-Class Wi-Fi

    Providing operators with a carrier-grade solution for offloading mobile
data to Wi-Fi, Aptilo Networks, the leading provider of mobile data
offloading solutions, today introduced the Aptilo SIM Authentication
Server(TM) [http://www.aptilo.com/products_sim-authentication-server.htm ] ,
a highly scalable authentication server optimized to deliver an automatic,
secure and seamless mobile data offload experience.

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    The Nordic's leading mobile operator has selected the Aptilo SIM
Authentication Server to enable mobile data offloading through more than
4,000 Wi-Fi hotpots throughout the region.

    The Aptilo SIM Authentication Server authenticates users via the SIM
card (utilizing EAP-SIM/AKA) in their mobile device as they move from the
3G/LTE network to a Wi-Fi network. Users are authenticated based on the
information retrieved from the Home Location Register (HLR) or Home
Subscriber Server (HSS), which reside in the mobile core of the 3G/LTE
network.

    One of the key benefits of using SIM authentication is that it utilizes
802.1x technology which is a standard method for encrypting user credentials
and user data in the Wi-Fi session. In this manner the Wi-Fi networks become
as secure as the 3G network, virtually eliminating the risk of eavesdropping
or confidential information falling into the wrong hands.

    The Aptilo SIM Authentication Server is one of the two pillars of
Aptilo's mobile data offloading solution
[http://www.aptilo.com/solutions_mobile-data-offloading.htm ]; the
award-winning Aptilo Service Management Platform(TM)
[http://www.aptilo.com/products_platforms_management.htm ] -- currently
enabling carrier-class Wi-Fi networks for more than 120 operators worldwide
-- is the other. The pre-enabled integration between these two systems
provides a best-in-class mobile data offloading solution for mobile
operators. For users, this means an "invisible" and uninterrupted transfer
from the cellular network to Wi-Fi. For mobile operators, this tight
integration means that they can optimize resources across their cellular and
Wi-Fi networks as users will automatically flow between the two and policy
and charging control will be maintained.

    "With our carrier-class Wi-Fi service management platform already
deployed with 30 mobile operators worldwide, the demand from our customers
to provide an optimized end-to-end solution for offloading to Wi-Fi that
included SIM authentication was strong," said Torbjorn Ward, CEO, Aptilo
Networks. "Our holistic approach to mobile data offloading with integration
toward the mobile core for authentication, policy and charging provides a
best-in-class alternative for mobile operators while our SIM Authentication
Server still can be integrated with any Wi-Fi service management system."

    For more information about the Aptilo offload solution please visit:
http://www.aptilo.com/solutions_mobile-data-offloading.htm

    About Aptilo Networks

    Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of systems to manage mobile data
services for Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G/LTE networks, including mobile data
offloading. Aptilo's carrier-class solutions boast pre-integrated
authentication, policy control and charging functions to maximize
functionality and fast-track deployments while minimizing impact on existing
systems. Aptilo's solutions are currently in operation in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.aptilo.com

   
    For further information please contact:

    Hillary Call, Public Relations Manager
    Aptilo Networks AB
    c/o Call Communications
    P: +1-917-414-9262
    hillary.call@aptilo.com

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WD® Launches New Wireless Streaming Media Player, First to Deliver Spotify® Music Service

New WD TV® Live(TM) Adds Breakthrough New Media Streaming Service to Menu of Premium Entertainment Content

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Digital® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions and maker of the popular WD TV® media player family, today introduced the next generation of its WD TV® Live(TM) streaming media player, an easy to use Wi-Fi® enabled media player that is the first in its category to deliver the Spotify® music service.

WD TV Live features WD's newest intuitive user interface that delivers the latest hit movies, TV shows, music and online services from companies like Netflix®, Hulu Plus(TM) and Blockbuster® directly to your TV. The new streaming media player connects to the Internet wirelessly or through an Ethernet connection, with the high performance 802.11n wireless connectivity supporting Full-HD 1080p video resolution.

In addition to premium Internet content, WD TV Live allows users to enjoy personal media such as photos, video and music on their home entertainment systems by supporting a wide range of file formats for streaming content from any connected USB drive, digital camcorder or camera, network drive such as the My Book® Live(TM) personal cloud storage, and any networked PC or Mac® computer in the home.

Adding to the WD TV family's current content offerings from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Blockbuster, CinemaNow®, Pandora®, YouTube(TM), Facebook® and many others, WD TV Live and WD TV® Live Hub(TM) are the first streaming media players to deliver Spotify's acclaimed music service. Premium Spotify subscribers can now enjoy unlimited on-demand access to Spotify's catalog of over 15 million songs in excellent sound quality (available in up to 320kbps) on their home entertainment system.

WD incorporates Spotify's popular features in the new service, including the ability to create and manage Spotify playlists, share songs to Spotify friends, and see and subscribe to friends' playlists via their Spotify profiles. Users can also share tracks by sending songs directly to other Spotify users' inboxes. Spotify for WD TV Live and WD TV Live Hub delivers an exciting new way to enjoy and share music on the best sound system in your home.

"WD is committed to providing our customers with a premium entertainment experience that includes seamless streaming of personal media and the best of the Internet directly to the highest quality screen and sound system in the home," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager for WD's Branded Products and Consumer Electronics groups. "By marrying advanced features of the new wireless WD TV Live with quality content from service providers, including a first of its kind service with Spotify, we are excited to deliver on that commitment."

Pascal de Mul, Global Head of Hardware Partnerships, Spotify, commented: "We're really excited to make further steps into the living room with the streaming media players from Western Digital, which from today offer the full Spotify streaming catalog in a truly innovative TV-focused user experience."

In addition to Spotify and WD's current content offerings, WD TV Live and WD TV Live Hub will also now include the Dailymotion video service. The application offers quality video content from users, independent content creators and premium partners, including high-quality and HD video.

Price and Availability

The new WD TV Live streaming media player can be purchased at select retailers worldwide and online at wdstore.com. MSRP for the WD TV Live streaming media player is $99.99 USD. Spotify is now available on the new WD TV Live players, as well as the WD TV Live Hub streaming media player, which features a built-in 1 TB hard drive to store personal content locally for TV streaming. The Spotify service is available in eight countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands and Spain.

About WD

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

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

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; WD TV Live, WD TV Live Hub, and My Book Live are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. All product and packaging specifications subject to change without notice. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your product was purchased. Please visit our web site at http://support.wdc.com/warranty for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the specific countries in these regions. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

About Spotify

Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 15 million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world's music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal. Spotify is available in eight countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands and Spain, with more than 10 million registered users, and over 2 million paying subscribers.

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CONTACT: Steven Johansson, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-9940, steven.johansson@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com

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

Player Verify's New 'Self Exclusion' Tool Delivers a Powerful, Simple Solution to the I-Gaming Industry

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When a problem "I gambler" chooses to give up online gaming, it's a tough and emotional decision. Yet quitting I gambling can also be a painstaking process simply because many problem gamblers want and need to disconnect from online gaming sites entirely. But to do so, they have to revisit the countless sites they've used to request self exclusion -- a painstaking process that risks recidivism. But now, with the click of a mouse, it's easy to be disassociated with I-gaming sites, thanks to the breakthrough "Self Exclusion" tool featured on the popular I-gaming hub, Player Verify (https://www.playerverify.com).

"This new tool is very exciting because it's a powerful solution to an issue that's challenged the online gaming industry for years," says Mark Dalton, Player Verify's member manager. "Clean and simple, our self-exclusion feature makes managing self exclusion not only easier for problem gamblers, but those who oversee the security of online gaming sites as well."

To tap the power of this new self-exclusion tool, online gaming sites need only sign up with Player Verify. They'll then have access to a search function that allows them to check their players against Player Verify's self-exclusion database. Since gaming authorities worldwide require gaming sites to offer some sort of self-exclusion option, this innovative solution provides a way to do just that, plus it enables a more unified system for self-exclusion practices throughout the entire industry.

"Of course, the more gaming sites we get on board and signed up to use Player Verify's new Self Exclusion tool, the more effective it will be," Dalton says. "This new solution is rooted in our responsibility to help problem gamblers, so I encourage gaming sites everywhere to become part of that solution by signing on now and linking to Player Verify today."

Of note, the self-exclusion feature is not limited to I-gaming sites. Land-based casinos, lotteries and racing events can promote Player Verify's tool to its customers and use its database as well.

For more information, visit: https://www.playerverify.com.

About Player Verify

A secure online hub for the I-gaming community, Player Verify is dedicated to the business of storing, sharing and securing sensitive verification information.

Contact:
Mark Dalton
Managing Member, Player Verify
800-209-7264
support@playerverify.com

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SOURCE  Player Verify

Player Verify

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

US Labor Department launches economic and employment statistics app

Smartphone users gain mobile access to latest labor data and news

WASHINGTON,Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The most up-to-date employment data and economic news releases from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and its Employment and Training Administration now can be viewed using a new mobile application.

The free app displays real-time updates to the unemployment rate, Unemployment Insurance initial claims, the Consumer Price Index, payroll employment, average hourly earnings, the Producer Price Index, the Employment Cost Index, productivity, the U.S. Import Price Index and the U.S. Export Price Index as they are published each week, month or quarter.  News releases providing context for the data are also available through the app and can be viewed within a mobile browser or as PDF documents.

"We know that people around the world are interested in labor statistics," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.  "The Labor Department is continuously exploring how to share important information using the fastest, simplest, most wide-reaching means available, and this app allows us to increase the accessibility of our statistical data."

The new app is currently available for the iPhone and iPod Touch as well as Android phones. The Labor Department is working to develop versions for BlackBerry and iPad devices. Visit http://www.dol.gov/dol/apps to download this and other mobile apps.

U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov.  The information above is available in large print, Braille, audio tape or disc from the COAST office upon request by calling 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. 

Connect with DOL at
http://social.dol.gov
http://twitter.com/usdol
http://www.facebook.com/departmentoflabor
http://www.youtube.com/usdepartmentoflabor
http://social.dol.gov/blog/
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SOURCE  U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

CONTACT: Jennifer Kaplan, +1-202-693-5052, Kaplan.Jennifer@dol.gov, or David Roberts, +1-202-693-5945, Roberts.David@dol.gov

Web Site: http://www.dol.gov

LOVEFiLM Premieres on Xbox 360

LONDON, October 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Microsoft and LOVEFiLM, Europe's largest subscription service -
streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by post
- have today announced a partnership that will make LOVEFiLM part of the
next generation of TV entertainment, bringing the service to millions of
Xbox 360 users across the UK and Germany.

    The agreement between the two leading home entertainment companies sees
LOVEFiLM become an official Xbox LIVE integrated film service provider and
is the next step in LOVEFiLM's strategy for multi-platform delivery -
already offering streaming on the LOVEFiLM Player, through the PC, iPad(R),
in-home connected living room devices, PlayStation(R)3 and, now, Xbox 360.

    UK and German LOVEFiLM members will be able to instantly stream
thousands of titles [http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ] from
major studios and independents, in addition to exclusive movies such as the
global phenomenon The Twilight Saga, Unknown, starring Liam Neeson and
thriller Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

    With Kinect for Xbox 360, user interaction will be made more personal
and intuitive, with the ability to effortlessly control the LOVEFiLM Player
App through motion, gestures and voice commands. This interactivity will
revolutionise the way film fans manage their movie selection and engage with
LOVEFiLM.

    Simon Calver, CEO of LOVEFiLM, said:

    "This is an exciting and important deal for our customers and is the
next move in LOVEFiLM's strategy of helping as many homes as possible
connect to our service. We want to be the first choice for UK and German
customers to get the best entertainment. Xbox LIVE already has a large
consumer base of all ages - all of whom will now be able to connect with our
great content, whether TV series', exclusive digital films or DVDs, Blu-rays
and games by post, all for one simple price

    We are pleased to announce this partnership as both parties really focus
on giving customers exciting and innovative services. We are proud to be a
part of Microsoft's expansion into the entertainment space and confident it
will help fuel our ambition to become Europe's largest membership
entertainment service."

    Stephen McGill, Director of Xbox & Entertainment for Microsoft UK, said:

    "Microsoft is very excited to be welcoming LOVEFiLM to Xbox LIVE. I feel
certain that the opportunity to interact with LOVEFiLM's amazing catalogue
of studio and independent film releases using Kinect-enabled voice and
gesture commands will be well received by Xbox owners here in the UK."

    Members will be able to scroll through titles on the page, search
through categories including 'Pick of the Week', 'Most Watched' and 'Highest
Rated', view ratings and search through the LOVEFiLM instant offering by
title, actor and genre.

Source: LOVEFiLM

LOVEFiLM Corporate PR Enquiries: Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson, M:Communications, Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340, simons@mcomgroup.com / williamson@mcomgroup.com; LOVEFiLM Consumer & Trade PR Enquiries: Mischief, Tel. +44(0)20-3128-6600, lovefilm@mischiefpr.com

ChipSiP Unveils Cutting-edge SiP Solutions to Experience an Unlimited Sharing Life

TAIPEI, Taiwan, October 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    ChipSiP Technology Co, Ltd. (Taiwan: 3637), a leading company in turnkey
SiP solutions, launched three new products featuring optimum slimness,
portability and connectivity for a connected life of cloud computing through
the integrated design of Logic, RF and Turnkey solutions. SiP is bringing a
smart, connected life to consumers who will be able to share special moments
of their lives with ease through various connected devices such as
smartphones, digital cameras, camcorders, tablet PCs and TVs.

    ChipSiP Chairperson Feng Lai said: "With mounting anticipation for
multimedia devices such as tablet PCs and smartphones, we are launching the
most high-density 7-in-1 SiP, a slimmest tablet PC with 9.85mm and the most
light-weighted WiDi in the world weighing only 90 grams. In addition to the
breakthrough in multi-chip design technology and device dimension, we have
proven yet again that SiP technology embedded in daily life can be fun, easy
and exciting, and the use of these multimedia applications will enable
consumers to embrace a new lifestyle, thanks to those simple-to-use smart
devices."

    Advanced SiP technology shrinks PCB size by a whopping 80% from
mainstream tablet PCs

    ChipSiP leverages its core value of system integration and
miniaturization design to successfully combine application processor, 2
units of DDR3, 2 units of NAND, WiFi, Bluetooth in a 7-in-1 SiP that is only
18 x 18mm in size. This design will usher in a brand-new chapter for lighter
and slimmer tablet PCs and smartphone.

    ChipSiP also announced its enhanced WiDi design, a WiDi dongle that
weighs only 90 grams and features the WiFi MIMO technology to allow
multimedia contents such as video, photos and web pages to be transmitted
wirelessly from PCs, tablet PCs, and smartphones to television.

    ChipSiP develops a new tablet PC turnkey solution featuring a thickness
as thin as 9.85mm and only 47mm2 in dimension to enable a lighter weight,
better performance and better power-efficiency. With miniaturized memory SiP
and RF SiP in combination with Android, consumers will enjoy more fun and
convenience as a result of real-time sharing anytime, anywhere. In addition,
ChipSiP will release a high-end tablet PC solution with CPU clock speed of
1GHz as well as the world's thinnest design at 8.6mm in Q4.

   
    Media Contact:

    Fenny Chen
    Phone: +886-2-8227-1799 ext. 2101
    Email:  fennychen@chipsip.com

Source: ChipSiP Technology Co, Ltd.

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Zillow Expands Most Popular Real Estate App for iPhone, Adds Zillow Mortgage Marketplace

Zillow iPhone App now provides home shoppers with tools to research, shop for and compare mortgages

SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow® (NASDAQ: Z), the leading real estate information marketplace, today announced the expansion of the Zillow iPhone® App, the most popular real estate app on the platform, by adding the rich experience of Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. Financing is an integral part of the home-buying process and whether home shoppers are at the beginning, middle or end of the process, mortgage information is essential. This integration gives Zillow iPhone App users easy access to research, shop for and compare mortgages, without ever leaving the app they use to search for homes.

"At Zillow, a significant part of our usage now comes from mobile - home shoppers are viewing more than 2.5 million homes on Zillow every day from a mobile device, which equates to 28 homes every second," said Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff. "Real estate is inherently mobile, and our goal is to provide people with information about homes - and home financing - whenever and wherever they need it."

Home shoppers use the Zillow iPhone App to search for and find homes, and connect with local real estate agents. With the integration of Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, home shoppers now have instant access to important financial information and tools whenever they need it during the home-shopping process - whether they are standing in the living room of their dream home for sale, or getting ready to make an offer.

In addition to integration with the core Zillow iPhone App, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace also operates a standalone app. The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace App includes the following, which now are also available within the Zillow iPhone App:

    --  The Payment Calculator helps consumers estimate what their monthly
        payment will look like for a particular home that interests them.
    --  The Affordability Calculator helps shoppers narrow their home search to
        those within a specific price range.
    --  The mortgage shopping experience enables users to request and receive
        personalized loan quotes, read lender reviews, and connect with a lender
        to start the pre-approval process with one tap of their finger.

Other updates to the Zillow iPhone App include faster map performance, and ease-of-use improvements in saving searches, filtering, and managing saved searches. The new Zillow iPhone App home screen makes it easier to access favorites, saved searches and mortgage calculators.

The Zillow iPhone App and Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Apps are available for download in the App Store under the Lifestyle and Finance categories, respectively.

Zillow operates the most popular platform of mobile real estate applications across iPhone, iPad®, Android(TM), Blackberry® and Windows® Phone 7.

About Zillow, Inc.

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) is the leading real estate information marketplace, providing vital information about homes, real estate listings and mortgages through its website and mobile applications, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. More than 24 million unique users visited Zillow's websites and mobile applications in September 2011. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, Zillow Mobile and Postlets®. The company is headquartered in Seattle.

Zillow, Zillow.com and Postlets are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc. iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.Android is a trademark of Google Inc.Blackberry is a registered trademark of Research in Motion Limited.Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

SOURCE  Zillow, Inc.

Zillow, Inc.

CONTACT: Cynthia Nowak of Zillow, +1-206-757-2701, press@zillow.com

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

FreightWatch Introduces Geo F3 Multi-Function Tracker at CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011(R)

AUSTIN, Texas, October 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    FreightWatch Security Net (FSN), a leading provider of embeddable,
covert tracking solutions, will introduce its next generation, portable,
battery-powered assisted-GPS tracker at the CTIA Enterprise & Applications
2011(R) show Oct. 11-13, 2011, in San Diego. FSN will be exhibiting at Booth
#650 in the M2M Zone(TM) Pavilion, featuring its complete line of covert
tracking solutions.

    Highlighting the exhibit is the Geo F3 Multi-Function Covert Tracker, a
value-priced, commercial class, location tracking and sensor monitoring
device, designed and manufactured by FSN. The Geo F3 incorporates the
technology of its predecessor, the Geo F2 Pill Bottle assisted-GPS tracker,
by utilizing the Qualcomm QSC6055(TM) module technology with the additional
features of a built-in battery and antenna, on-board sensors to monitor
temperature and light intensity plus an integrated vehicle power adapter.

    "The Geo F3 combines the best of our covert GPS tracking technology and
functionality in a single package at an industry-leading price," said Bill
Games, President, FreightWatch Security Net. "The F3 form factor is compact
and fits in the smallest FSN tracking case which allows the F3 to operate in
impaired environments where most GPS trackers do not. Adding an optional FSN
external battery allows the tracker to report for extended periods of
time-up to a year in the field."

    The Geo F3 is the newest product in the FreightWatch line of covert
trackers featuring superior location accuracy and reliable reporting based
on Qualcomm gpsOne(TM) assisted location-position technology. The on-board
accelerometer enables the F3 to sense motion which means it's configured to
report at different rates while stationary and moving. When combined with
motion-controlled device hibernation, the Geo F3 superior battery management
enables extended field use between recharges. The Geo F3 also has an
on-board vehicle adapter for hardwired applications. Coupled with FSNtracks,
the company's web-based tracking and monitoring platform, customers have
24/7 global location and environment status visibility.

    "FSN offers a family of portable devices that work in impaired
settings," said Games. "Combined with our private labeled 'track and trace'
platform with built-in API, the Geo F3 is the choice of resellers, system
integrators and corporate customers needing a covert tracking solution that
works where standard GPS solutions do not."

    The FSN Geo F3 is available for direct customer and reseller orders.
Contact FSN for integration details, pricing and lead times.

    About FreightWatch Security Net

    FreightWatch Security Net (FSN), combines wireless communications and
machine-to-machine (M2M) engineering expertise in its "track and trace"
devices that work where traditional GPS technology does not. FSN
manufactured products and online services deliver real-time remote location
and sensor data. Whether it is embedded cargo tracking, supply chain
visibility, asset location assurance, loss prevention or covert
surveillance, FreightWatch portable, battery-powered tracking solutions
provide a reliable layer of security for a widening range of applications.
FSN technology is the trusted choice of high value shippers, the
transportation industry, corporate asset managers and law enforcement
agencies alike. Founded in 2005, FreightWatch Security Net is based in
Austin, Texas, and provides cross border tracking systems to its affiliates
worldwide.

    For more information, visit http://www.freightsecurity.net.

   
    About CTIA

    M2M Zone(TM) Pavilion at International CTIA Wireless 2011(R)
    October 11-13, 2011
    San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California

    Visit the M2M Zone(TM) Pavilion at International CTIA WIRELESS
Enterprise & Application 2011(R), is the largest wireless technology event
in the industry that caters to all aspects of mobile deployment and
applications. The event draws more than 15,000 qualified attendees every
year, features more than 200 exhibitors and attracts more than 600 press and
analysts from around the world.

Source: FreightWatch Security Net

Cathy Hut, +1-512-532-0138, cathy.hut@freightsecurity.net