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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force released its recommendations this afternoon, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement:

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"While we will need to study the full set of recommendations more closely, we are pleased that the Task Force's recommendations recognize that it will take a true public-private collaboration to advance America's cybersecurity interests. We are heartened that the proposal favors an incentive-based approach and contemplates significant private-sector participation in the development and deployment of cyber-defenses. We also appreciate its focus on the importance of greater public-private information sharing to protecting America's communications infrastructure."

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

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

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

South Point Casino Launches First Casino Branded Online Poker Room

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Gaughan, owner of the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, is pleased to announce the debut of SouthPointPoker.com, the first free play site approved for a Nevada regulated casino in the United States.

The 100% legal, 100% free poker site will be open to South Point Hotel's Club members beginning Thursday October. 6th. SouthPointPoker.com opens to the nation on Monday October. 17th.

"SouthPointPoker.com proves Nevada is at the forefront of the regulated gaming market. It's a great accomplishment and honor to offer the first online poker room branded by a Nevada-licensed, land based casino property," said Gaughan, who made news earlier this year when he became the first Las Vegas casino operator to come out publicly in support of online gaming.

Added Gaughan, "Much like the overall quality we deliver at South Point, SouthPointPoker.com will offer our online players a top-notch experience, big action and the best in customer service."

Hosted on the highly regarded Zen Entertainment platform, SouthPointPoker.com will offer:

A.  A $10,000 Main Event seat every week with daily qualifying tournaments;
B.  Plus up to an additional $100,000 in cash and prizes each month; and
C.  Daily tie-in promotions allowing players to win online.

Go to http://www.SouthPointCasino.com to register for and gain early entry to SouthPointPoker.com

Follow us on Twitter @southpointpoker for updated news and promotions.

About South Point

The South Point (http://SouthPointCasino.com) is a 2,200-room resort in Las Vegas, Nevada providing affordable luxury while catering to visitors and locals alike. This casino destination features a world-class spa, bowling center, nine restaurants, showroom, equestrian arena, convention center, exhibit hall, bingo, 16 movie theatres and all of the casino games that made Las Vegas famous. The South Point opened in 2005 with a large casino expansion in Summer 2010.

SOURCE  South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

CONTACT: South Point Casino, Tom Mikovits, mikovitst@southpointcasino.com; Zen Entertainment, Heather Gulino, hgulino@zenentertainment.com

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

AT&T Helps Texas School Board Members Track Continuing Education Credits at Annual Conference

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A service from AT&T* is about to get a test drive as a group of Texas school board members will pilot a different way of submitting training credit information at the Texas Association of School Boards' annual conference kick-off today. More than 50 board members will pilot a cloud-based enterprise messaging platform to submit course credits of continuing education sessions attended via text from their mobile devices. Conference organizers hope that using the AT&T Global Smart Messaging Suite will improve the speed and efficiency of continuing education reporting.

"Keeping track of continuing education credit numbers can be a chore and TASB is exploring this option to simplify the task for our members," said Bill Nemir, TASB Leadership Team Services director. "This is one innovative effort among many we will be exploring to streamline credit recording and improve the integrity of the process."

"We are appreciative of AT&T's role in supporting this pilot," said Karen Strong, TASB associate executive director of communications and public relations. "They worked quickly and collaboratively with us to pull together the pilot in time for our annual convention, allowing us to take advantage of the largest training event of the year. This is an ideal opportunity for us to gather information on how the technology might help us."

Key Facts About AT&T Global Smart Messaging Suite

    --  Allows Texas school board members and superintendents to submit SMS via
        any text message enabled mobile device to complete continuing education
        credits
    --  Cross-carrier messaging application can support a variety of uses
        spanning employee communication, business continuity, mobile marketing
        and branding, staffing and job placement, scheduling and appointment
        reminders
    --  Provides 2-way SMS messaging capabilities, as well as permissions
        control to allow access and cost control for multiple workgroups
    --  Facilitates collaboration among board members and TASB staff

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

About AT&T

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

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

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Alex Rubio, +1-214-782-6733, mr082s@att.com; or Andrea McLaughlin, +1-908-234-6071, am495k@att.com, both of  AT&T Corporate Communications

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

New Legislation Equals Big Savings for Online Businesses, States BestOnlineMerchantAccounts.com

The new Durbin legislation could represent a windfall for online business owners across the country. While much has been made of the negatives of this legislation, those ecommerce websites that are set up with an updated account can reap significant savings over their current margins.

CHARLESTOWN, Mass., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Durbin legislation could represent a windfall for online business owners across the country. While much has been made of the negatives of this legislation, those ecommerce websites that are set up with an updated online merchant account that takes advantage of the new Durbin pricing available, can reap significant savings over their current margins. Specifically for online businesses this legislation represents an additional reason to consider a switch from a 3rd party provider like PayPal to a traditional merchant account.

Due to the new legislation, the difference in transaction costs on purchases made with debit cards will be expanded greatly. These savings will only be seen by websites that have been set up with a merchant account that passes on the savings. Along with Durbin pricing, online business owners should be looking for additional features in their internet merchant service provider including the ease of use and installation, as well as the security it provides to consumers.

This is another reason small businesses are encouraged to avoid working with merchant processors that require contracts or cancellation fees. The Durbin legislation forces banks and credit card issuers to limit processing costs, but merchant processors were unaffected by the legislation, with the hope that market forces will drive them to lower their prices in turn or lose customers. For those businesses currently under contract, there is no way to guarantee that Durbin savings will be realized. By working with a processor that does not employ contracts, merchants will always have the ability to realize future savings.

BestOnlineMerchantAccounts.com offers in-depth analysis on the top online merchant account providers available to small business owners today. These online merchant account reviews cover the ease of use, pricing, features and security ratings for each provider, as well as breakdowns on the companies' history and customer support. Additionally the website has numerous articles containing best practices and advice for improving an online business website both topics specific to credit card processing and general usability.

SOURCE  BestOnlineMerchantAccounts.com

BestOnlineMerchantAccounts.com

CONTACT: Douglas Perry of BestOnlineMerchantAccounts.com, +1-857-244-1614, dperry@bestonlinemerchantaccounts.com

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

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Cowboys & Aliens

DANIEL CRAIG, HARRISON FORD & OLIVIA WILDE STAR IN THE GENRE-BUSTING, ACTION-ADVENTURE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 'IRON MAN'

OWN THE EXTENDED EDITION MOVIE ONLY ON BLU-RAY(TM) COMBO PACK DECEMBER 6, 2011 FEATURING EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES & A DVD AND DIGITAL COPY OF THE FILM, PLUS UNIVERSAL'S ENHANCED NEW SECOND SCREEN FEATURE

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --This summer's movie event becomes the holiday season's must-own Blu-ray(TM) as a lone gunslinger leads an uprising against an alien threat in the explosive, stunningly-imagined film, Cowboys & Aliens.   A blazingly original, cross-genre adventure from acclaimed director Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Iron Man 2) and top moviemakers Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, Cowboys & Aliens features heart-pumping action, spectacular visuals and a first-rate cast. Arriving in stores December 6th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack edition of Cowboys & Aliens bring all of the thrills and fun home with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound and includes a never-before-seen extended version of the movie, over two hours of exclusive bonus features, and a DVD and digital copy of the film that can be viewed anywhere, anytime on an array of devices including laptops, tablets, Internet-connected TVs and set-top boxes. The Blu-ray(TM) also boasts an upgraded version of Universal's Second Screen--a groundbreaking new technology that enhances the viewing experience by allowing viewers to simultaneously control and interact with the film and bonus material on a WiFi-connected tablet or computer as the movie plays on the television screen.  The new Flick View Feature will allow fans to interact even more with the movie and be able to move content from their tablet to their TV screen! Cowboys & Aliens is also available on DVD, digital download and On Demand.

Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace) and Harrison Ford (the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises) headline as adversaries obliged to join forces against a terrifying enemy, with a supporting cast that includes Olivia Wilde (TRON: Legacy, The Change-Up), Sam Rockwell (Iron Man 2), Ana de la Reguera (Eastbound and Down), Adam Beach (Flags of Our Fathers), Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Keith Carradine (Nashville) and Noah Ringer (The Last Airbender). The script for Cowboys & Aliens is by Star Trek's Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof (television's Lost), based on Platinum Studios' graphic novel created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.  Grazer, Howard, Rosenberg, Kurtzman and Orci produce.  Steven Spielberg, Jon Favreau, Denis L. Stewart, Bobby Cohen, Randy Greenberg and Ryan Kavanaugh serve as Executive Producers.

    BONUS FEATURES:
    ---------------

         IGNITING THE SKY: THE MAKING OF COWBOYS & ALIENS -A comprehensive,
         behind-the-scenes look at the production that invites viewers on
         set to meet the filmmakers and cast as they create this one-of-a-
         kind action film. In revealing conversations, Jon Favreau, Steven
         Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, as well as stars Harrison
         Ford, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde, share their insights about the
         movie. Also featured are visual-effects powerhouses Legacy Effects
         and ILM, which join forces once again to push the technological
    --   envelope beyond anything ever seen before on screen.  It includes:
         FINDING THE STORY - Cowboys & Aliens, based on the graphic novel
         by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, has been in development for over a
         decade.  Filmmakers, writers and cast explain why this particular
         team of Hollywood heavyweights hit the right note to bring this
     -   to the big screen.
         THE SCOPE OF THE SPECTACLE -A look at the team behind the camera
         for the film's massive New Mexico shoot, as the stars ride
         horses, shoot guns, jump from explosions, and get yanked 80 feet
         in the air!  Director Jon Favreau stages unforgettable action
         set-pieces as cameras capture every moment, while legendary
         stuntman and Cowboys & Aliens' second unit director Terry Leonard
         brings a lifetime of experience to the big-screen stunts, from
         legendary moments in John Wayne classics to doubling for Harrison
     -   Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
         OUTER-SPACE ICON - Take a closer look at the creation of a new,
         terrifying alien design from Legacy Effects and Industrial Light
     -   and Magic.
      And exclusive to Blu-ray(TM) these additional segments:
    ----------------------------------------------------
         A CALL TO ACTION - A profile of prolific actor, writer and
         director Jon Favreau featuring on-set video diaries shot
    --   throughout the production.
         ABSOLUTION - A look at the practical re-creation of a dusty Old
         West mining town, the town's inhabitants and the amazing ensemble
         of actors who portray them, as well as an exclusive look at the
     -   film's meticulous production and costume designs.
         CONVERSATIONS WITH JON FAVREAU - Jon Favreau hosts candid interviews
    --   with cast and crew, including:
     -  Daniel Craig
     -  Harrison Ford
     -  Olivia Wilde
     -  Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer
     -  Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci
     -  Damon Lindelof
    --  FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY:
    -----------------------------------------
         U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer
    --   access bonus materials without leaving the movie!
         BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your Internet-
         connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content,
    --   and more!
         pocket BLU(TM) App:  The popular free pocket BLU(TM) app for smartphones
         is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad(R), Android(TM)
         tablets, PC, and Macintosh computers, with features made especially
         to take advantage of the devices' larger screens and high
    --   resolution displays.
         Advanced Remote Control:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
         Blu-ray(TM) player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and
     -   BD-Live(TM) functions with ease.
         Video Timeline:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline,
     -   allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
         Mobile-To-Go:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content
         with their Blu-ray(TM) discs to save to their device or to stream
         from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy
     -   content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
         Browse Titles:  Users will have access to a complete list of
         pocket BLU(TM)-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray(TM).
         They can view free previews and see what additional content is
     -   available to unlock on their device.
         Keyboard:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device's
     -   intuitive keyboard.
         And with UNIVERSAL'S SECOND SCREEN, viewers can enjoy an
         innovative and interactive viewing experience, that allows them
         to control, interact and explore Cowboys & Aliens with
         groundbreaking new features right on a networked tablet or
         computer, in synchronization with the movie on the television
     -   screen! While the movie plays, experience features such as:
         Flick View:  Interact with the movie, move content from the
         Tablet to the TV screen, and compare storyboards, animatics,
         and other executing content by "Flicking" them from on their
         tablet to their TV screen, simply by gesturing their fingers
         upwards on their tablets.
         Scene Explorer: Viewers select various progressions of the same
         scene including storyboards, pre-visualizations and behind-
    --   the-scenes.
         Behind the Scenes: Viewers get an all access look at the making
         of the film featuring interviews with cast and crew.
         Storyboards:  Viewers will be able to take a closer look at the
         storyboards created for some of the amazing sequences in the
    --   film.
         3D Models:  Viewers can take a look at the aliens and
         otherworldly gadgets in Cowboys & Aliens by the touch or swipe
         of their fingers.  You can move the models in a 360 degree
         view, get tech specs and more.

    SYNOPSIS
    --------
    It's 1873 when gunslinger Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) awakens in the
     Arizona desert with no memory of his past and a mysterious metal
     shackle encircling his wrist.  Stumbling into the nearby town of
     Absolution, Lonergan discovers a tightly closed community that takes
     its orders from the iron-fisted Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison
     Ford) - and Dolarhyde has a bone to pick with Lonergan. But the
     colonel's influence wanes when the desolate city is attacked by
     monsters that drop from the sky with blinding force and abduct the
     helpless townsfolk one by one. As Lonergan's memory slowly returns,
     he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting
     chance against the alien force. With the help of mysterious beauty
     Ella (Olivia Wilde), he assembles a posse comprised of former
     opponents: townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache
     warriors. United against a common enemy, they prepare for an epic
     showdown for survival.

    CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
    --------------------
    Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam
     Beach, Paul Dano, Noah Ringer, Keith Carradine, Clancy Brown, Ana de
     la Reguera
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Directed By:  Jon Favreau
    -------------------------
    Screenplay By: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and Mark
     Fergus & Hawk Ostby
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    Screen Story By:  Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby and Steve Oedekerk
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    Based on Platinum Studios' "Cowboys and Aliens" By: Scott Mitchell
     Rosenberg
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Produced By:  Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci,
     Scott Mitchell Rosenberg
    --------------------------------------------------------------------
    Executive Producers:  Steven Spielberg, Jon Favreau, Denis L.
     Stewart, Bobby Cohen, Randy Greenberg, Ryan Kavanaugh
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    Director of Photography:  Matthew Libatique, ASC
    ------------------------------------------------
    Production Designer:  Scott Chambliss
    -------------------------------------
    Edited By:  Dan Lebental ACE, Jim May
    -------------------------------------
    Costume Designer: Mary Zophres
    ------------------------------
    Special Makeup and Animatronics: Shane Mahan
    --------------------------------------------
    Visual Effects Supervisor:  Roger Guyett
    ----------------------------------------
    Co-Producers:  Chris Wade, Dan Forcey, Karen Gilchrist
    ------------------------------------------------------
    Music By: Harry Gregson-Williams
    --------------------------------
    Casting By: Sarah Halley Finn CSA
    ---------------------------------

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY(TM):
    -------------------------------
    Street Date: December 6, 2011
    -----------------------------
    Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
    ----------------------------------------------------
    Selection Number: 2017328
    -------------------------
    Layers: BD-50
    -------------
    Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
    -------------------------------
    Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action
     and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
    --------------------------------------------------------------
    Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS 2.0, French and Spanish
     DTS Surround 5.1
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Run Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes (theatrical); 2 hour, 16 minutes
     (extended)
    -------------------------------------------------------------

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD
    -------------------------
    Street Date: December 6, 2011
    -----------------------------
    Copyright: 2011 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
    ----------------------------------------------------
    Selection Number: Layers: Dual
    ------------------------------
    Aspect Ratio:
    -------------
    Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action
     and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
    --------------------------------------------------------------
    Sound: English, French and Spanish 5.1
    --------------------------------------
    Run Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes
    ----------------------------

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal , one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, newsand information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations groupand world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

CONTACT: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Michelle Slavich
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-5344
Michelle.Slavich@nbcuni.com

SOURCE  Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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

Raytion Announces the Immediate Availability of its FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint Connectors

DUESSELDORF, Germany, October 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Raytion, the internationally operating IT business consultancy and
specialist in enterprise search and content integration has launched a new
version of its connectors for Microsoft's FAST Search Server 2010 for
SharePoint.

    The Raytion FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint Connectors provide
native integration with FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint's security
trimming. They are immediately available for all content systems that use
Active Directory security, including Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010, Microsoft
SharePoint 2007/2010 and Symantec Enterprise Vault.

    Raytion is the first FAST partner to build connectors for the FAST
search technology, has been a premier partner of FAST since 2002 and is a
Microsoft Certified Partner.

    Pricing and further information can be obtained by contacting Raytion at
enterprisesearch@raytion.com.

    About Raytion

    Raytion is an internationally operating IT business consultancy serving
Global 500 companies and organizations worldwide. Covering both information
management and corporate communications, Raytion builds solutions in the
areas of enterprise search, portals & collaboration, and digital archiving.

    As one of the leading enterprise search specialists, Raytion offers a
full range of services and products that complement the search technologies
of the major vendors. Solutions built by Raytion are in use by multinational
clients with 1,000 to over 200,000 employees.

    Raytion was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Duesseldorf,
Germany. http://www.raytion.com

    Asma Alazeib, pr@raytion.com, +49-211-55-02-66-0

Source: Raytion GmbH

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PV Wafer Handling Module Combines Industry-Leading Throughput With Low Breakage Rate

FREMONT, Calif.,Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Design Inc., a leading equipment design and build service provider to the solar, semiconductor, and data storage capital equipment markets, today introduced an c-Si Inspection Automation Platform optimized for use with production-volume, high-speed photovoltaic (PV) wafer inspection applications.  The Owens c-Si Inspection Automation Platform provides high speed, high reliability wafer handling in customizable configurations to meet advanced factory automation requirements.  Input load modules can be configured for either cassette or coin stack input while the output sorter module can be expanded from 6 to 18 output bins. Available for either 125mm x 125mm (5 inch) or 156mm x 156 mm (6 inch) PV wafers, Owens c-Si automation platform delivers an industry-leading throughput of 3600 wafers per hour, coupled with a low breakage rate of less than 0.2 percent. Designed to be customizable to the specific requirements of any PV inspection tool, the module is ideal for volume-production applications.

"We developed the c-Si automation platform to enable our OEM solar customers to rapidly introduce their wafer inspection technology into high volume solar fabs," said John Apgar, Owens Design's President.  "The inspection of PV wafers is an important step in maximizing yield for outgoing and incoming quality assurance. This automation platform allows our customers to focus on their inspection technology while depending on us to provide high wafer throughput at a very low breakage rate; both of which are of critical importance to the solar fab."

To learn more about the c-Si Inspection Automation Platform or more about Owens Design visit us at Solar Power International 2011, Booth 4842, at the Dallas Convention Center, October 18-20.

Owens Design offers capital equipment manufacturers a proven methodology to reduce tool development costs, minimize technical risk and speed their time to market. By working closely with an established design and build services company, such as Owens Design, a capital equipment company can focus its internal efforts on its core technology. In turn, Owens Design can focus on integrating this core technology into a system level platform that has been optimized to meet the equipment manufacturer's performance specifications.

For more information about Owens Design's products and services, please visit http://www.owensdesign.com.

About Owens Design

Owens Design specializes in engineering and manufacturing of capital equipment. Located in Silicon Valley for over 25 years, they have been a strategic partner in the co-creation and manufacturing process for many leading OEM capital equipment companies. Owens Design engineers and manufactures customer's products from concept, through alpha, beta, pilot and on-going production.  Their development process results in a rapid design cycle and concurrent manufacturing introduction.  Owens Design has and continues to be an innovative and reliable partner for equipment companies in the semiconductor, solar and related industries.

SOURCE  Owens Design Inc.

Owens Design Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Dana of Owens Design Inc., +1-510-659-1800, mdanna@owensdesign.com

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

Let the Talking do the Winning: 32 Red Bingo Launches Bingo Chat Games

LONDON, October 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    32Red Bingo announce new bingo games, giving players the chance to fund
their bingo fun while chatting online.

    32Red Bingo, renowned industry leaders in online gaming, are now running
a variety of chat games between online bingo games
[http://www.32redbingo.com ] inside their virtual online halls. The chat
games give online players the chance to win bonus bingo money by typing
correct words into an appropriate chat dialogue box, but only when the
virtual bingo host announces the start of a new bingo chat game.

    The new games are designed to entertain players between scheduled bingo
rounds.

    To stand a chance of winning, gamers must keep one eye on the bingo host
at all times, as they will announce which chat game is to be played next. If
a lucky player is able to type the correct answer into the dialogue box,
they will win extra bingo bonus money. They could potentially fund their
bingo fun without spending a penny!

    Bingo is currently the hottest game on the Internet and 32Red Bingo
offers eager gamers a variety of bingo games all day every day. Playing is
easy: all gamers need to do is set-up an account with 32Red Bingo, and right
now new customers receive a GBP10 welcome bonus- absolutely free.

    A spokesman for 32Red Bingo said today "Chat bingo offers
[http://www.32redbingo.com/getting-started.html ] our gamers a real chance
of winning extra money. We have a large selection of different chat games to
play; all vastly different, even challenging. We've tried to fill that
tedious gap [waiting for new bingo games to begin] by offering our customers
a little something extra on the side."

    "By simply staying alert, you could easily fund your bingo fun. It's a
great way to stay entertained between games."

    32Red Bingo have a selection of chat games on offer between online bingo
games; all different to play and all offering different amounts of bonus
money. Examples include 'Sing-a-long bingo', which requires players to name
the tune from the first line of a song the bingo host sings, and also
'Scrambler', which requires gamers to unravel a bunch of mixed up characters
on-screen to form a word- kind of like the Countdown conundrum but better.

    For a full list of Bingo chat games, visit the 32Red bingo website.

                                     -End-

    Notes to editor

    32Red Bingo is part of 32Red- an industry leader in online gaming based
in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Fully licensed by the
Government of Gibraltar 32Red offer a wide range of gaming products- of
which poker is just one. As well as Bingo games, 32Red Bingo also offer a
wide selection of slot and scratch games and even video slots.

Source: 32 Red Bingo

PR Contact: Mark Quayle, Email: mark.quayle@32red.com,
Tel: +350-200-49357

Academy Award®-Winning Screenwriter Diablo Cody Launches Web Series on L Studio

Series kicks off fourth season of Lexus broadband channel

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of the fall television season is underway and with it, the influx of commercial interruptions. Lexus is offering an alternative to the traditional 30-minute sitcom with the debut of its fourth season of L Studio. The popular broadband channel, which has delivered such award-winning entertainment as "Web Therapy" and "Puppy Love," is now partnering with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody ("Juno") to debut her Web series "Red Band Trailer."

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The series, which is taped in Cody's Airstream trailer, kicks off today in conjunction with the broadband channel's new fall lineup. The premiere webisode will feature John Krasinski, followed by interviews with Jack Black, Zooey Deschanel, Joel McHale, Amanda Seyfried and Sarah Silverman, among others.

"'Red Band Trailer' is an offbeat talk show that allows me to have one-on-one candid conversations with friends in my trailer," Cody said. "Because of our relationship and the laid-back vibe, they tend to open up more than they would in a traditional talk-show setting. It will be exciting to see how the L Studio audience responds."

"Red Band Trailer" joins the ranks of such critically acclaimed L Studio content as "Web Therapy," which will return for its fourth season. The breakout series starring Lisa Kudrow recently became the first and only branded content series to migrate to a premium cable network (Showtime). The series was also recognized by Fast Company as the Web's best branded entertainment (September 2010). Additionally, the channel will launch new installments of "Conversation Portraits," including a piece with Keith Richards, and new episodes of "Sessions,"which originally launched with musical artist will.i.am.

"We are looking forward to debuting the next season of L Studio and introducing Diablo Cody and her series to our audience," states Brian Smith, vice president of marketing for Lexus. "When we launched the channel in 2008, we never dreamed it would be such a game-changer. Between the critical acclaim, the pick-up of 'Web Therapy' by Showtime and the high-caliber celebrity involvement, L Studio has become a major player not just in branded entertainment, but in digital entertainment."

L Studio is an eclectic collection of unique perspectives designed to inspire viewers. The channel features original work from the worlds of art, culture, design, science, entertainment, architecture and beyond. Recent L Studio producers/creators include actress Lisa Kudrow,musical artist will.i.am and Tom Hanks, as well as profiles of designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy (Rodarte) and celebrity chef John Besh.

Content for LStudio.com is produced and distributed by Intelligent Life Productions in collaboration with Team One for Lexus.

About Lexus

Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service from its 229 dealers. Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, offering five hybrids that provide the best in innovative technology and first-class luxury. When it began, Lexus offered two models of vehicles. Now, more than 20 years later, Lexus offers variations of 10 vehicles, from the sporty CT 200h hybrid to the V10 supercar, the LFA.

SOURCE  Lexus

Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52359-lexus-l-studio-diablo-cody-red-band-trailer-celebrity-interviews
Lexus

CONTACT: Kat Kirsch, +1-310-615-2179, kat.kirsch@teamone-usa.com; Elizabeth Held, +1-310-615-2178, elizabeth.held@teamone-usa.com

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

InternetHotels.com Launches New Free iPhone App for Finding Cheap Hotels

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InternetHotels.com, a leading online source for finding the best hotel deals on the internet, is pleased to announce their new iPhone Application which allows users to find hotel deals and book cheap hotel reservations directly from their iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches.

"Using our cheap hotels iPhone app allows you to access the same great discounted prices and availability that you have come to expect from our websites while on the go," said an InternetHotels.com representative. "This app is a must-have for any vacation or road trip! Confirmations are instant and the handy map feature will show you exactly where your hotel is located."

The new iPhone app provides simple, fast, and risk-free hotel reservations from a selection of more than 70,000 hotels around the world, including more than 100 major destinations worldwide. Listings include hotel descriptions, amenity information, photos, and location maps to help aid in the selection process. "What you see is what you pay" with secure bookings and instant confirmations on your iPhone or iPad - there are no hidden fees or gimmicks. With discount hotel reservations and specials available in real time via this app, users can ensure they are receiving the lowest price possible on their hotel stay.

"We have already seen a great response to our app; 60% of mobile bookings with the app are happening the day of the stay," said the InternetHotels.com representative. "No matter where you are, you can find a cheap hotel right down the street or across the ocean!"

Booking a hotel with the InternetHotels.com app is quick and easy. Once the reservation is booked a secure confirmation is sent within seconds. That booking is then guaranteed for late arrivals.

For additional information visit http://www.InternetHotels.com. To download the new InternetHotels.com cheap hotels app - completely free of charge - visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/internethotels.com/id458132849?mt=8

To read more on this topic, visit: http://www.internethotels.com/news/new-free-iphone-app-for-finding-cheap-hotels/

About InternetHotels.com:

InternetHotels.com is a nationwide and international discount hotel booking service with great prices and cheap hotel reservations for both leisure and business travel. They offer savings of up to 70% off regular hotel rates in some of the world's most expensive cities such as Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando, Hong Kong, Paris, London and much more.

SOURCE  InternetHotels.com

InternetHotels.com

CONTACT: InternetHotels.com, 800-761-3936, support@internethotels.com

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

Verizon and Microsoft Announce New FiOS TV-Powered Entertainment Experience Coming Soon to Xbox 360

Companies Collaborate to Offer Live, Multichannel HD TV Integrated with Kinect, in the United States via the Xbox; Expands Verizon FiOS Customers' Borderless Lifestyles

NEW YORK and REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Microsoft Corp. today announced an agreement that will open the door to a new FiOS TV-powered entertainment experience for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.  Using a Verizon-developed software application, FiOS TV and Internet customers who are also Xbox LIVE Gold members will be able to view popular live TV channels through their Xbox consoles without any extra hardware required. This holiday, Verizon will bring a selection of popular live TV channels to Xbox 360 and will be a leader in delivering live, multichannel streaming HD TV, integrated with Kinect, via the Xbox.

The new collaboration is an important expansion of the breadth of entertainment available on Xbox 360 and the latest move by Verizon to break down old technology barriers and provide customers the freedom of a borderless lifestyle where they can connect with what they love on all their favorite devices.  Utilizing Kinect for Xbox 360, FiOS customers will be able to easily discover and enjoy content in extraordinary new ways, all without having to pick up a remote control.

"By bringing the technologically advanced Verizon FiOS TV service to Xbox 360 and Kinect, we are advancing our vision to provide the best in entertainment in extraordinary new ways," said Tom Gibbons, corporate vice president of the TV & Service Business for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft.  "Xbox 360 brings all your entertainment, friends and family together in one place, and we look forward to introducing Verizon FiOS TV to the console this holiday."

Verizon's vision for the future - the Borderless Lifestyle - can be summed up in four words: anytime, anywhere, any device.

"We want to make everything our customers want or need to do, easier and more convenient, by putting the power of our technology in their hands - through the Internet-connected devices they use every day," said Eric Bruno, vice president of consumer and mass business product management for Verizon.  "The Borderless Lifestyle is about erasing old technology boundaries and freeing consumers to enjoy entertainment on their own terms.  FiOS TV on the Xbox 360 will tap into the magic of Kinect to transform the way people interact with TV, providing a game-changing entertainment experience for our customers."

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Bobbi Henson, Verizon, +1-972-718-2225, bobbi.henson@verizon.com; or Eric Kwan, Xbox, +1-323-202-1052, eric.kwan@edelman.com

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

Clinical Care Options Announces Addition of ClinicalTrials.gov Database to CCO inPractice(TM) Point-of-Care Resource

RESTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Care Options (CCO), a leader in next-generation medical education, information, and publishing for healthcare professionals, today announced the addition of the ClinicalTrials.gov database to CCO inPractice(TM), a free, searchable online point-of-care CME resource for specialists in HIV and oncology.

CCO inPractice(TM), which includes its own continuously updated comprehensive textbook, features a sophisticated Web-based specialty-specific search interface that provides simultaneous access to multiple educational resources designed to improve the knowledge and competence of clinicians. This resource includes 106 original textbook chapters written by internationally recognized experts, a comprehensive drug information database, access to a wide variety of current management guidelines, PubMed search and abstract integration, CCO's Conference Coverage of important medical meetings, and customized access to related CME programs produced by CCO, and can be accessed at http://www.inPractice.com.

Participants are also able to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(TM) for their searches or for studying individual chapters, bookmark key sections, and share content with colleagues. The ClinicalTrials.gov database is the sixth database to be made available directly from the inPractice platform.

Jeffrey Drezner, MD, CEO of Clinical Care Options, said, "We're excited to add this new database to CCO inPractice(TM). The adoption of the program around the world has been very gratifying, and we know that this further enhancement, available at the point of care, will be appreciated by the busy practicing clinician."

ClinicalTrials.gov offers timely information on federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. ClinicalTrials.gov currently contains 113,224 sponsored trials conducted in all 50 states and in 176 countries.

"Fewer than 3% of cancer patients enter clinical trials in the United States, even though trials are readily available in many parts of the country," said Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, Editor in Chief of CCO inPractice Oncology and Professor of Medicine and Co-Director, Section of Medical Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri. "Having reliable and current information about ongoing clinical trials at the tap of a finger is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Integrating this database into inPractice is a great boon for practicing clinicians--it is the best way to integrate today's practice with tomorrow's possibilities."

About CCO inPractice(TM)

CCO inPractice(TM) was launched in November 2009 to provide the first fully integrated, comprehensive oncology information portal for use at the point of care to provide practical and critical information that physicians and other healthcare professionals would use to support treatment decisions. At the heart of this model is the understanding that the clinician engages in at least 2 distinct types of self-directed learning activities: the quick "look-up" for needed information during the clinic day and the more intensive or in-depth "focused learning" educational experience. The clinician's immediate need for specific information definitively identifies a knowledge or information gap; moreover, having found this specific information, if the physician investigates the topic further through links to reference resources and broader educational programs in a given subject area, this provides further evidence of a self-identified educational gap and a need to address that gap. This continually updated and fully integrated educational platform represents the next transformational step to provide a single educational resource to meet the varying levels of informational needs for clinicians and improve patient care by facilitating the clinician's self-directed learning at the point of care.

About Clinical Care Options

Clinical Care Options, a leader in the development of innovative, interactive, online medical education programs and proprietary medical education technologies for healthcare professionals, creates and publishes original continuing medical education and information resources that are designed specifically for healthcare providers in the areas of HIV, hepatitis/gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. CCO's educational programs are developed not only to provide the latest scientific information but also to support the understanding, confidence, application, and competence of healthcare professional learners. In addition to the latest point-of-care resource, CCO inPractice(TM), CCO provides a spectrum of live and online educational programs and formats. For more information about the company and its programs, visit the CCO Web site at clinicaloptions.com.

SOURCE  Clinical Care Options

Clinical Care Options

CONTACT: Erik Brady, PhD, Director of Marketing, Clinical Care Options, +1- 919-280-6519, ebrady@clinicaloptions.com

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

Ogilvy & Mather Russia to Acquire One of Russia's Leading Digital Agencies, Promo Interactive

MOSCOW, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogilvy & Mather Russia is pleased to announce it has agreed to acquire Promo Digital LLC, trading as Promo Interactive, formerly a part of the Next Media Group, subject to regulatory approvals.

The proposed acquisition will significantly strengthen Ogilvy's digital offering to its clients. Promo Interactive is one of Russia's leading digital agencies with a team of 53 employees and prestigious clients such as MTS, LG and Gazprom. The agency has a history of heavily investing in R&D, placing it in a position to offer clients state-of-the-art digital solutions in multi-media, mobile and infotainment.

OgilvyInteractive, with its list of blue chip global clients, complements Promo Interactive perfectly by excelling in providing digital solutions that are derived from a brand's strategy, making them an integral part of the communication program.

Following completion, Promo Interactive and OgilvyInteractive will have a combined 71 employees, offering a broad scope of digital services.

Evgeny Atin, Promo Interactive's managing director, commented by saying: "I am looking forward to working together with the professionals of all of the disciplines within the Ogilvy group. Together we can provide solutions for our clients that help their businesses during these difficult times. Stand alone and ad-hoc digital programs are a thing of the past. The digital channel has grown immensely in importance. It has to be an integral part of any brand's communication program.

Tatiana Azarova, OgilvyInteractive/OgilvyOne's Managing Director said: "The addition of Promo Interactive will greatly enhance our digital offer. Evgeny and I have already discovered many opportunities to offer our clients solutions that will enhance the efficiency of digital channels. Together we will have the team to make digital work much more productively to deliver the results that clients now need."

Joe Nutt, the CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Russia, said the following concerning the proposed acquisition: "The acquisition of Promo Interactive will result in a perfect fit. There is no duplication of resources. Each company complements the other with their capabilities. It is a marriage that will be beneficial to both partners and to their clients."

In commenting on the proposed acquisition, Miles Young, Global CEO of Ogilvy & Mather said, "We very much see Russia as a priority market in the context of our BRIC strategy. In this respect, digital is particularly important for our clients who are seeking to grow in Russia. Promo Interactive is quite simply the best independent company in the market, it's one that we've been following for a long time and it will significantly enhance our ability to create end-to-end programs in the Russian Federation."

Ogilvy & Mather is the most effective agency in Russia, winning nine EFFIES.

The company offers a full range of marketing communication disciplines: advertising, holistic digital solutions, digital media planning and buying, promotions, shopper marketing, HORECA implementation, CRM, public relations and graphic design. Ogilvy & Mather services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through its network of more than 450 offices in 120 countries. It is a WPP company (Nasdaq: WPPGY). For more information, visit http://www.ogilvy.com.

SOURCE  Ogilvy & Mather

Ogilvy & Mather

CONTACT: Joseph Nutt, CEO, +1-495-661-2521 (ext. 7039), joe.nutt@ogilvy.com

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

Avatron Launches New Universal Air Sharing 2.8 App for iPhone, iPod and iPad

Now View and Print Documents, Access Remote File Servers From any iOS Device with a Single App for Just $5; iPhone-only Air Sharing Classic Users Get Free Upgrade to Pro Features

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avatron® Software, a leading developer of productivity apps for the Apple iOS platform, today announced the launch of its new universal Air Sharing 2.8 file sharing app that lets iPhone, iPod and iPad users turn their mobile devices into external storage drives to save, view and print documents on the go and now do it all with a single universal app for all devices for just $5.

The latest upgrade gives iPhone-only Air Sharing Pro users the same advanced document viewer, document printing capabilities and remote file server access on both the iPhone and iPad. Users of the iPhone-only Classic and iPad-only HD products can retain their device-specific apps if they choose, or upgrade to the new universal Air Sharing app to take advantage of the advanced features across the entire iOS platform. Users of the iPhone-only Air Sharing Classic will be upgraded to the Pro features for free.

The latest universal edition also includes newly-added built-in support for Google Docs, enabling users to access and view files stored on the free online document management platform from either an iPhone or iPad device.

"Existing Air Sharing users will now be able to use their favorite document tools, like PDF navigation, document printing, file sharing and remote server access, on any iOS device for just $5," said Avatron CEO Dave Howell. "And, for new users, it's a great way to future-proof your investment. Maybe you only have the iPhone now, but are looking to buy an iPad when the next version comes out. With this new Air Sharing Universal edition, you'll be ready."

Air Sharing 2.8 joins Avatron's family of other universal productivity apps for iOS devices: Print Sharing makes it easy to print any document directly from iPhone or iPad in just three quick steps; and Air Display turns any iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Mac computer into a wireless secondary computer display.

"When it comes to productivity apps, the iPhone and iPad environments are actually quite comparable, so a single, universal app makes more sense for us and our users," Howell said. "Moving to a universal app will allow us to improve the app more efficiently. But more importantly, it puts us on a firm foundation to prepare for some powerful new inter-device synchronization features related to Apple's iCloud service. We're very excited about that."

Air Sharing users who have already unlocked the Pro edition features and users of the HD for iPad version will see no functional change with the upgrade to version 2.8. Air Sharing Classic users will be upgraded to Pro edition features for free, while Pro users will be migrated from the iPhone-only app to the Universal app.

Air Sharing 2.8 is now available in the App Store and is part of Avatron's highly acclaimed family of productivity apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. For more information, visit http://www.avatron.com.

About Avatron Software

Avatron® Software is a leading developer of productivity-enhancing applications that blur the boundaries between personal computers, mobile devices, and the cloud. Avatron's Air Sharing document-management app was downloaded by more than 1 million users in its first two weeks and raised the bar for iOS application design and quality. The company's Air Display app turns an iPad into a wireless computer monitor with a touchscreen. Avatron was founded in April 2008 by former Apple engineering manager Dave Howell and a team of veteran Mac OS X programmers. The company is based in Portland, Oregon.

SOURCE  Avatron Software

Avatron Software

CONTACT: Megan Parker of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com

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

INXPO Announces Availability of the INXPO Event App for the Jive Apps Market

Strategic Relationship to Bring Social Business Adoption of Digital and Hybrid Events

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JIVE WORLD - At JiveWorld today, INXPO announced a strategic relationship with Jive Software. INXPO developed a Jive App that will be available in the Jive Apps Market to all Jive end users.

The INXPO Jive App is initially developed for joint customers of INXPO and Jive. The INXPO Jive App serves as the social business users' go-to digital and hybrid event dashboard.

Through the INXPO Jive App users can:

    --  Securely access INXPO with ease through Single Sign-On (SSO) from Jive,
        enabling customers to register and attend INXPO-powered live events from
        Jive without login credentials;
    --  Seamlessly view all of their organization's INXPO-powered digital and
        hybrid events directly within the Jive platform; and
    --  Review and access the event's supporting documents and links.

INXPO and Jive are also pursuing the listing of public-facing INXPO-powered digital events via the INXPO Jive App to create an audience generation channel (to these same events) from all Jive communities.

"We're thrilled to enter a strategic relationship with Jive and contribute to the Jive Apps Market," said Drew VanVooren, Co-Founder and President, INXPO. "The INXPO Jive App provides a 'remote control' to all Jive customers, providing a new way to to access and attend their selected digital events."

"With a growing interest in digital and hybrid events, Jive customers can now be taken seamlessly into their organization's digital events from the Jive platform," said Robin Bordoli, VP, Jive Apps Market. "INXPO is the latest example of the new way to enterprise apps in this Consumerprise era that meets the needs for consumer simplicity with the compliance and security demands of the enterprise."

INXPO will be demonstrating the INXPO Jive App this week at Jive World. Visit us in the JiveWorld11 Apps Market Solution Showcase.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

About INXPO

INXPO is transforming the Web from pages and files to events and destinations, where people go to meet, learn and do business. We are the leading technology platform for virtual events and virtual business environments that connect, engage and educate audiences. We have delivered more than 1,000 successful virtual events and experiences for global customers, including American Marketing Association (AMA), Autodesk, Cisco, Freeman, George P. Johnson, Hilton, HIMSS, P&G, PCMA, TechTarget, UBM and U.S. Department of State. We are headquartered in Chicago and on the Web.  Visit us at http://www.INXPO.com and on Twitter at @INXPO.

SOURCE  INXPO

INXPO

CONTACT: Dennis Shiao, INXPO, +1-917-903-8764, dshiao@INXPO.com

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

Aaron's, Inc. Invests in U.K. Company

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase 11.5% of Perfect Home Holdings Limited, a privately-held U.K. rent-to-own company.

Perfect Home Holdings Limited, which operates under the PerfectHome brand, was founded in 2006 and provides basic home furnishings in the U.K. to the non-standard credit market. Based near Birmingham, PerfectHome currently has 45 stores open throughout England and has plans to approximately double the number of stores over the next several years.

Aaron's will pay ten million British pounds, or approximately US$15.4 million at current exchange rates, for its interest in PerfectHome and will have an option to increase its ownership in the future. The funds will be primarily used by PerfectHome to accelerate the growth of its store openings. The closing of the transaction requires regulatory approval which is currently being sought.  The transaction will be effective only following Aaron's obtaining such approval. The investment will be recorded as an asset on Aaron's balance sheet.

"We are very excited about this investment in PerfectHome," said Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Aaron's. "Not only will it provide PerfectHome growth capital, it will also enable Aaron's to learn about the U.K. market for possible future expansion there and perhaps provide an eventual gateway into other European markets. Although we feel our growth prospects remain excellent in the U.S., we plan to further explore international opportunities that could complement domestic growth."

Aaron's, Inc., based in Atlanta, currently has more than 1,900 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada.  The Company's Woodhaven Furniture Industries division manufactured approximately $79 million, at cost, of furniture and bedding in 2010 and currently has plants at 13 facilities in eight states.  The entire production of Woodhaven is for shipment to Aaron's stores.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release regarding Aaron's, Inc.'s business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include factors such as changes in general economic conditions, competition, pricing, customer demand and other issues, and the risks and uncertainties discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.  Statements in this release that are "forward-looking" include without limitation any statements concerning future international growth of the Aaron's business.

SOURCE  Aaron's, Inc.

Aaron's, Inc.

CONTACT: Gilbert L. Danielson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, +1-404-231-0011

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

iGLASS Networks Releases New Graphical User Interface for Mobile Users

CARY, N.C., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet isn't the only thing on the rise with mobile users; now you can check on your network or website's status all from the comfort of your mobile device.

This morning, iGLASS Networks, a network monitoring services provider, released a new user interface that enhances a mobile user's experience, making it easier for them to ensure their businesses' networks are operating properly.

By 2015, there will be an estimated 2.7 billion mobile Internet users, making accessing the Internet wirelessly via a mobile device more popular than from a wired Ethernet connection, according to the market research firm IDC in a recent PCMag article. The ability to access other critical information about your business via your mobile phone is becoming increasingly important.

To account for this rise in mobile Internet usage, iGLASS Networks' new graphical user interface (GUI) caters to users of smartphones, tablets or other handheld mobile devices, with auto-sizing columns and "bubble up" features. This will minimize the number or clicks or taps to access critical information about a customer's networks.

Additional enhancements include the introduction of "multi-graphs," which provide on-the-fly visibility into multiple data metrics without the need to select the graphs individually, collapsible data sections and a dynamic "Actions" link.

About iGLASS

iGLASS Networks is in the business of keeping your business running. As a network monitoring services provider, iGLASS offers Web server monitoring for small businesses, network and application performance monitoring for corporations that need additional IT support, and DOCSIS, Set-top box and HFC monitoring services for cable and telecommunications companies. To find out more about iGLASS Networks' outsourced NOC services, please call (888) YOUR-NOC x 3 or visit http://www.iglass.net.

Contact
Erin Everhart
877-352-6334
eeverhart@352media.com
http://www.352media.com

SOURCE  iGLASS Networks

iGLASS Networks

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

Messenger Lands on Bubble Blast!

Check out the new Exclusive Bubble Blast 2 Version: Bubble Blast Messenger

LYON, France, October 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    New and exclusive. Discover Bubble Blast 2 completely revamped with the
legendary Windows Live Messenger " Buddy ".

    Bubble Blast, the must have, with over 6 million players, offers a new
version of Android's famous puzzle game. The Windows Live Messenger Buddy
invades the game to replace the famous colored bubbles.

    Game description:

    In this game which mixes logic and thinking, players will be breaking
the " BubbleBuddies " to trigger a chain reaction. The goal is to remove all
colored Buddy.

    This new version of the game, completely new in France and Android has
500 levels, all free. The two original version game modes are also
available:

   
    - Puzzle : Limited touch number to solve the puzzle
    - Arcade : Touch number limited to 10 for each level. It is
      possible to recover them during the game by making combos.

    This game is for everyone, both kids and adults, through mechanisms of
games that are simple to understand. It really helps its users everywhere to
make them have a good time.

    Enjoy this unusual version and become totally addicted to these
BubbleBuddies! Look out: to be downloaded emergently...This game is a
limited edition that will only last for the summer time!

    Reviews:

    Average rating: 4.5 / 5 stars

    Download the application on Android Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.magmamobile.game.BubbleBlastMessenger&hl=en

    Partnerships:

    Kreactive Advertising, Microsoft, heaven Conseil and Magma Mobile have
teamed up to launch the special edition Bubble Blast Messenger.

    About Kreactive Advertising

    Kreactive Advertising is the new advertising Kreactive group. Its aim is
to manage the entire chain value of mobile and social campaigns by offering
solutions tailored to the needs of its advertisers.

Source: Kreactive

Audrey MAGNOLI, +33(0)4-78-58-29-23, a.magnoli@kreactive.com, 11 rue Auguste Lacroix
69003 LYON

LTE Component Makers Already Looking Toward LTE-Advanced, Heavy Reading Finds

LTE-Advanced is already garnering interest in component manufacturers, new report finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A full ecosystem of silicon devices has been developed to support LTE, and component manufacturers are beginning to sample the first devices that support LTE-Advanced, a developing standard that will provide up to 3 Gbit/s downlink speeds, according to a major new report from Heavy Reading (http://www.heavyreading.com), the research division of Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com).

LTE Baseband, RF & Application Processors: A Heavy Reading Competitive Analysis identifies and analyzes the full spectrum of vendors developing LTE components for both base stations and user devices. The report includes not only granular information on the components and systems themselves - of interest to system OEMs, smartphone developers and service providers - but also insights into how the overall market and ecosystem is developing - of interest to a wide audience, including investors.

This report is based on interviews conducted with a wide range of LTE silicon vendors over four months, along with product and volume information supplied by vendors. The tables presented in the report are based on product documentation and supplemental data from our interviews and email conversations. The report evaluates and analyzes the products and strategies of 30 leading vendors in this rapidly growing market, including more than 70 baseband, RF and application processors from these companies.

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"Carrier commitment to LTE continues to grow, now including 166 operators across 62 countries," notes Simon Stanley, Analyst at Large with Heavy Reading and author of the report. "A total of 24 operators have launched commercial LTE networks in 16 countries, making LTE the fastest-growing wireless technology in the world."

Initial networks are using single-band USB dongles for subscriber terminals and dual-mode LTE handsets, Stanley explains. "Multimode handsets supporting 2G/3G/LTE will be the next wave, starting in 2012. Using the silicon devices already developed, the next generation of handsets will be multiband, supporting 2G/3G and possibly multiple LTE bands. Meanwhile, the first silicon devices with features such as carrier aggregation and multi-user MIMO to support LTE-Advanced are already sampling to system developers."

Key findings of LTE Baseband, RF & Application Processors: A Heavy Reading Competitive Analysis include the following:

A full LTE ecosystem, including more than 50 silicon devices, has developed specifically to support LTE. Of the more than 70 silicon devices covered in this report, more than 50 have been designed specifically for LTE or have had features added to support LTE.

The majority of LTE silicon supports 100Mbit/s Cat 3 LTE. Most of the silicon solutions designed for both user devices and LTE base stations support 100Mbit/s Cat 3 LTE. A small number of older devices are limited to 50MHz Cat 2 LTE, and a few of the latest devices will support 150MHz Cat 4.

Vendor consolidation is driving a very competitive handset silicon market. Due tosome high-profile acquisitions, ST-Ericsson, Renesas, Intel and Nvidia all now have both application processors and LTE baseband solutions under one roof.

ARM A9 application processors are used by most vendors; the first A15 cores will arrive by the end of 2011. ARM Cortex A9 processor cores are used by Nvidia, Renesas, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments. Intel has the Atom processor core, and Qualcomm has developed the Scorpion and Krait processor cores.

LTE Baseband, RF & Application Processors: A Heavy Reading Competitive Analysis costs $3,995 and is published in PDF format. The price includes an enterprise license covering all of the employees at the purchaser's company.

For more information, or to request a free executive summary, contact:

Dave Williams
Global Director of Sales, Heavy Reading
(858) 829-8612
dave.williams@heavyreading.com

Press/analyst contact:

Jennifer Baker
Marketing Director, Light Reading Communications Network
617-871-1910
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Heavy Reading (http://www.heavyreading.com) is an independent research organization offering deep analysis of emerging telecom trends to network operators, technology suppliers, and investors. Its product portfolio includes in-depth reports that address critical next-generation technology and service issues, market trackers that focus on the telecom industry's most critical technology sectors, exclusive worldwide surveys of network operator decision-makers that identify future purchasing and deployment plans, and a rich array of custom and consulting services that give clients the market intelligence needed to compete successfully in the $4 trillion global telecom industry. As a telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network, Heavy Reading contributes to the only integrated business information platform serving the global communications industry.

The Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lrcn.com) combines the most trusted telecom research brands with award-winning online communities and a rich events portfolio to deliver the only integrated business information platform serving the global communications industry. With the power of this platform, leaders who build, deploy, finance, and regulate next-generation telecom networks are able to make more informed decisions on emerging market and service opportunities. The Light Reading Communications Network is a division of UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com), the global leader in technology media and business information.

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AdoTube Launches Video Production Service A2O Productions With the Malibu Rum Station Invasion Concert Tour

A2O Productions works with brands and their agencies to produce celebrity-driven multi-platform content to engage audiences on AdoTube's network beyond the 15-second pre-roll

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to an already robust creative services department, AdoTube, the in-stream video advertising technology leader, announced the official launch of A2O Productions, a full-service in-house video production unit. A2O Productions helps brands and their agencies easily create custom branded content to take full advantage of the interactive and social features of online video. The Malibu RumStation Invasion Tour featuring performances from Ciara, Taio Cruz, and DJ Skribble is A2O Production's most recent project. A2O Productions is responsible for exclusive content from the tour, a targeted in-stream video advertising campaign and attaching DJ Skribble to the project.

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A2O Productions collaborates with brands and agencies to help connect advertisers with the lifestyles and interests of their target audience. Working directly with producers and A-list talent through exclusive partnerships with music labels and various sports, TV, and movie celebrities, A2O creates online campaigns such as original web series, viral videos, and live concerts to help brands engage viewers beyond the 15 to 30-second pre-roll. The content is activated and distributed to its intended target audience using AdoTube's advanced technology and in-stream advertising network.

"A2O Productions' broad base of capabilities and entertainment industry connections allowed us to leverage our 10-city concert tour to develop exclusive and shareable video content to be distributed through the company's far reaching media outlets," said AnnaMarie Battiloro, Senior Brand Manager for Malibu Rum. "We look to work with partners that can offer us the best value for our investment, and A2O Productions not only had distribution capabilities, but also production capabilities, and connections with one of America's most famous DJs."

"I'm always looking for ways to connect with fans and bring my music to new venues all over the world," said DJ Skribble, music artist, and famed DJ whose work includes MTV's the Grind and Total Request Live. "A2O connects me with the kind of advertisers that fit my personal brand and helps me gain exposure with whole new audiences."

A2O Productions is headed by Vincent Lambino, vice president of branded entertainment, who previously served as AdoTube's vice president of sales. Vincent has an expansive career that covers TV, online media, and branded entertainment at companies including Clear Channel Online, Heavy.com, Ripe TV, as well as, AMC and Women's Entertainment.

"With the rapid rise in demand for online video inventory, we formed A2O Productions as a way to help brands make the most of their buys," said Lambino. "By creating engaging content in this inherently social medium, brands can extend their media buys with earned views and create a deeper connection with their target audience."

For more information on A2O Productions' services please visit: http://www.a2oproductions.com

About AdoTube

AdoTube(TM) is the leading global in-stream advertising technology company. AdoTube's powerful and flexible technology provides a centralized end-to-end digital video solution offering publishers and advertisers easy and efficient access to in-stream video advertising across all media platforms. An early pioneer, AdoTube spearheaded the Polite Pre-Roll® and has continually spurred innovation in the online video ecosystem. With its sophisticated and comprehensive video ad management platform combined with a full service video ad network, and third party media measurement system, AdoTube is simplifying the complex world of digital video for publishers and marketers, while delivering engaging experiences for consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.adotube.com and follow AdoTube on Twitter.

About PernodRicard USA®

PernodRicard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based PernodRicard SA. In July, 2008, PernodRicard completed the acquisition of the iconic ABSOLUT® Vodka brand from the V&S Group, and PernodRicard USA is now the second-leading company in the U.S. by sales value. 

In addition to ABSOLUT®, PernodRicard USA's leading brands include such prestigious spirits as The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin®, Beefeater® Gin, Plymouth(TM) Gin, Martell® Cognac, Malibu®, Kahlua® Rum and Coffee Liqueur, Hiram Walker® Liqueurs, Pernod® and Ricard®; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek® and Brancott Estate®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier Jouet® Champagne, G.H. Mumm(TM) Champagne and Mumm Napa® sparkling wines. 

The company is based in Purchase, New York, and has roughly 1,000 employees across the country.  PernodRicard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active campaign to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: http://www.acceptresponsibility.org http://www.acceptresponsibility.org/.

Get Your Island On Responsibly.  Always Drink in Moderation.

MALIBU® Caribbean Rum with Coconut Liqueur. 21% - 24% Alc./Vol, © 2011 PernodRicard USA, Purchase, NY

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CONTACT: Adam Wright, MWW Group, +1-917-704-2682, awright@mww.com

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

Delta Launches Expanded In-Flight Wi-Fi, Entertainment on Demand Options

Delta Connect will offer free entertainment, shopping options and travel information

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today launched new in-flight entertainment options for customers as part of its $2 billion investment in the flying experience.

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The additions include Delta Connect, a new in-flight portal that will be available exclusively to all customers using Wi-Fi on Delta aircraft; wireless movies and television on demand on Boeing 757-300 aircraft; and a more user-friendly design for Airbus A330 in-flight entertainment systems that include more content choices.

"Customer demand is evolving every day and Delta is ahead of the game, delivering on customer preferences as it relates to technology and innovation," said Bob Kupbens, Delta's vice president - eCommerce. "Whether through our mobile apps, Wi-Fi on soon to be more than 800 aircraft or a more comprehensive and customer-friendly delta.com experience, Delta is delivering." 

Delta Connect

Delta Connect is a new in-flight Wi-Fi portal developed jointly by Delta and its on-board wireless provider Gogo. It will offer an expanded range of free content for Delta customers such as more choices for entertainment and shopping as well as flight and destination information.

Delta Connect partners include Gilt.com and OpenTable.com. Customers will also have free access to partners that provide information on destination oriented concerts, festivals and events as well as news and entertainment.

Entertainment on Demand

At the same time Delta is launching a new feature through on-board Wi-Fi: entertainment on demand.  Beginning today, entertainment on demand will be available on all 16 of Delta's Boeing 757-300 aircraft. Choices will include an introductory price for television programming starting at $.99 and movies available for $3.99 from major Hollywood studios. Customers can sort titles by genre, length of feature, movie or show and other categories. Trailers are available for complimentary viewing prior to rental.

The programming also offers an added benefit. Rentals will remain accessible on the customer's personal device for viewing after landing for at least 24 hours after their flight. Unexpired content will be available for playback on the ground by using the same device and browser used onboard.

A Gogo Wi-Fi purchase is not required to access Delta Connect content or the video service. Entertainment on demand will be available for laptops and expanded to tablet and mobile devices by early 2012 on 757-300s.

Airbus A330 In-Flight Entertainment Upgrades

Customers flying on Delta's total fleet of 32 Airbus A330 aircraft will experience a redesigned in-flight entertainment experience with more entertainment choices by the end of 2011. The improved in-flight entertainment system will expand to the rest of Delta's fleet of nearly 300 aircraft equipped with personal in-flight entertainment by mid-2012.

The new system includes offers easier navigation, 150 percent more movies and more television, music and games offerings. A new feature includes a Delta Sky Kids section that offers family-friendly content designed with young travelers in mind.

Delta began installing Wi-Fi on domestic mainline aircraft in 2008, becoming the first airline to announce plans for in-flight Internet service on all domestic aircraft. With its mainline aircraft and the recent addition of regional jets to the Wi-Fi program, more than 80 percent of Delta's entire domestic fleet will feature Gogo in-flight Internet access by early 2012. Customers can stay connected using Gogo In-flight Internet with free access to delta.com or Delta's mobile applications.

The Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment enhancements are the latest in Delta's previously announced plan to invest more than $2 billion in enhanced global products, services and airport facilities through 2013.  In addition to installing Wi-Fi and upgrading its domestic fleet, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats on more than 140 widebody aircraft, the enhancements also include personal, in-seat entertainment for both BusinessElite and Economy class customers on all widebody flights and n terminal facilities for international customers at its two largest global gateways - Atlanta and New York-JFK.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide   in its 2011 World's Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 338 destinations in 59 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

Terms and Conditions

Additional restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change. Use of the Gogo Inflight Internet service is subject to terms of use available at gogoinflight.com. Regional jet aircraft featuring Gogo In-Flight Internet service include Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Bombardier CRJ700 and Bombardier CRJ900 models operated by Delta Connection carriers.

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CONTACT: Delta Corporate Communications, +1-404-715-2554

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

National Instruments Releases Innovative Teaching Solution for University Educators

NI USRP-2920/21 Deliver Hands-On Experimentation to RF and Communications Labs

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the NI USRP-2920 and NI USRP-2921 instruments, offering a new educational platform that delivers a true hands-on learning experience with real-world signals to RF and communications university labs, which previously relied on computer-based simulation to augment theory. The new platform, consisting of NI universal software radio peripheral (USRP(TM)) hardware, NI LabVIEW software and lab-ready course material, provides educators with an affordable, off-the-shelf solution that exposes students to practical application of abstract mathematical theories learned in traditional lecture. 

"The USRP has gained popularity in recent years among universities as a research tool in software-defined and cognitive radio fields," said Thad Welch, PhD, professor at Boise State University. "With LabVIEW support and course-specific lab materials, the NI USRP helps educators strengthen students' understanding of RF and communications theory through hands-on experimentation."

With this platform, students can now explore the link between abstract mathematical theory and practical implementation through hands-on experimentation with a working communications system. The NI USRP devices feature a software-tunable front end ranging from 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz or the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ISM bands. The hardware also integrates a software reconfigurable RF transceiver with high-speed A/D and D/A converters, which makes it possible to stream baseband I and Q signals to a host PC over Gigibit Ethernet at up to 20 MS/s for real-time access to the spectrum.

Undergraduates have already proven NI USRP technology as ideal for use in the lab as part of a pilot electrical engineering course at Stanford University. The spring 2011 class gained a deeper understanding of engineering concepts through hands-on projects in which they designed a complete communications system.

"We want to expose students to real-world signals early in their academic careers," said Sachin Katti, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford University. "With the NI USRP and LabVIEW, we can now provide this exposure in RF and communications courses for the first time, which adds depth to both teaching and learning theoretical concepts."

Educators can use the NI USRP platform to teach courses and topics such as digital communications, communication system design, antenna theory, digital modulation, wireless communication, software-defined radio, digital signal processing and information theory. Additionally, the new USRP educational platform functions as a scalable solution for communications experimentation, research, and rapid prototyping.

Readers can learn more about the NI USRP platform by visiting http://www.ni.com/usrp.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) transforms the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software, such as NI LabVIEW, and modular cost-effective hardware that integrates to form unique engineering solutions. NI sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 companies worldwide, with its largest customer representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 6,100 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 12 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, emailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.

Pricing and Contact Information

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    Reader Contact:           Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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SteelCloud Announces Support for DoD Android Mobile Devices

MobileWorks DE Delivers Secure Platform for Good and Android

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SteelCloud, Inc. (OTCQB: SCLD), a leading developer of mobility appliance and VMware® solutions today announced that MobileWorks(TM) DoD Edition for Good is immediately available to support Google® Android(TM) deployments within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  This new release of the MobileWorks DE compliance platform for the Good for Government(TM) mobile security suite adds secure protection for Android to existing support for Apple® iOS(TM) mobile devices. 

As announced in July, SteelCloud has partnered with Good Technology(TM) to deliver new mobile security management solutions to the DoD and Federal Government.  MobileWorks DE for Good helps military commands minimize technology learning curves and complex security challenges associated with deployment and management of DoD-approved mobility solutions including Android and iOS.

"The approval to deploy Android again demonstrates the rapid expansion of innovative mobility options that are being made available to the DoD," said Brian Hajost, President, and CEO of SteelCloud.  "We are pleased to build on our track record of delivering securely configured and compliant 'out of the box' platforms to now include both iOS and Android.  Our timely MobileWorks DE release continues SteelCloud's commitment to help our military take mobility to the next level."

Available as a specialized hardware appliance or as VMware software, MobileWorks DE deploys a hardened Windows environment, Good for Government enterprise-class mobile mail and personal information management system, and support for iOS and Android in under 60 minutes.  SteelCloud also offers STIG360(TM), a compliancy support service that ensures deployed systems are kept up to date with appropriate STIGs and security guidance, significantly reducing the burden on budgets and staff.  As a result, military commands are able to re-allocate IT resources to other mission-critical tasks rather than committing weeks or months to manual system deployment, hardening, and maintenance.

SteelCloud has created several special implementation bundles that include everything needed for any size command to quickly deploy their STIG and security configuration guidance compliant mobile device infrastructure.  MobileWorks for Good/Android joins SteelCloud's existing MobileWorks for Good/iOS solution and STIG-compliant SteelWorks® for BlackBerry® solution.  For more information email sales@SteelCloud.com.

About SteelCloud

SteelCloud designs and architects specialized appliance and virtual solutions for mobile computing technologies.  The company delivers integrated hardware/software appliance solutions that focus on ease of deployment, policy compliance, and high availability, to commercial and government enterprises.  SteelCloud is a member of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program.  Over its 24-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction, and can be reached at (703) 674-5500.  Additional information is available at http://www.steelcloud.com or by email at info@steelcloud.com.

Good, Good Technology, Good for Government are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. iOS is a trademark of Apple. Android is a trademark of Google. Other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:  Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts, including statements regarding SteelCloud, Inc.'s (the "Company") beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's ability to obtain financing in the short term; general business conditions and the amount of growth in the computer industry and the general economy; competitive factors; ability to attract and retain key sales and management personnel; the price of the Company's stock.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise.

SOURCE  SteelCloud, Inc.

SteelCloud, Inc.

CONTACT: Brian Hajost, +1-703-674-5600, ir@steelcloud.com

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

Blackboard and Edline Join Forces

Merger Brings Together Two Leaders in K-12 Education Technology

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard Inc. and Edline, two companies with deep roots in supporting K-12 schools and districts, will join together to better serve teachers and learners, the companies announced. With the merger, Blackboard becomes the leading commercial provider of online learning, mass notification and Web site solutions to the K-12 market.

The companies currently serve thousands of K-12 school districts and tens of thousands of schools with a range of complementary solutions for online and mobile learning, professional development and community engagement. Edline and Blackboard are both owned by Providence Equity Partners, which announced the completion of its acquisition of Blackboard yesterday.

Both companies provide learning management and mass notification solutions to the K-12 market, while Edline also offers a popular "learning community management system" (LCMS) that integrates learning management and notification capabilities within a school or district Web site. Blackboard also offers robust Web conferencing and collaboration and mobile education solutions to K-12 clients.

Working together, the companies will offer a more diverse and complete set of options that gives clients greater choice and flexibility in choosing products and services that best support their work.

"Our companies share a common vision for improving education, and together we can better serve teachers and learners with an expanded solution set and the ability to make deeper investments as a combined company," said Michael Chasen, CEO at Blackboard. "We're in a great position to bring greater value and choice to the K-12 market with the support of an ownership group that is highly committed to education."

The companies will work together to invest in their overall product set for K-12 schools and districts, including the Edline LCMS, which will remain an independent offering. The future product roadmap will be developed with the expertise that the combined team has gained through years of service for millions of K-12 teachers, students and administrators. In carrying out its strategic plan, Edline will operate as a division within Blackboard.

"We're excited about this combination and its potential to support greater use of technology in K-12 education," said Rick Noble, CEO of Edline, who will join the Blackboard executive team and lead the Edline division of Blackboard. "Our combined client communities now have access to a wider range of options and choices, and we can now offer the industry a truly unique set of solutions that supports all of the most important activities and interactions taking place in learning communities."

To learn more about Edline and Blackboard please visit http://www.blackboard.com/edline.

About Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

About Edline

Edline is the leading provider of Web sites and communications solutions specifically designed for K-12 education. As an industry leader for over a decade, Edline helps over 20,000 schools and millions of families succeed through the use of innovative technologies that support learning and enable meaningful online communication and collaboration between teachers, students and parents throughout the learning community.

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard and other statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K filed on February 18, 2011 and Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2011 with the SEC.  In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of October 5, 2011. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to October 5, 2011.

SOURCE  Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc.

CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com; Sanjeev Ahuja, Edline, +1-312-346-9900 ext. 7030, sahuja@edline.com

Web Site: http://www.blackboard.com/edline

Hi-Tech Crime Solutions Buys LIGATT Products and Pays Dividends

Hi-Tech Crime Solutions Acquires LIGATT Products and Distribution Deals and Announces Reverse Split

ATLANTA,Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi-Tech Crime Solutions, formerly Spoofem.com (OTC: SPFM) has brokered a major deal.  The company purchased LocatePC, NationalCyberSecurity.com, Hacker for Hire, AmIHackerProof.com, Locate Mobile Tracker, LIGATTSecurity.com and LIGATT.com from LIGATT Security International (OTC: LGTT). 

It also includes the distribution deals LIGATT Security currently has with D&H Distributing, NAVARRE Distribution Services and Ingram Micro Inc. They are the top three software vendors in the world, distributing to 99% percent of retailers and e-tailers in the United States and Canada.

Hi-Tech Crime Solutions will also announce that on October 7, 2011 a reverse of its stock 500 to 1 will take effect.  "People will think that the reverse has to do with the stock price and it really does not.  So many new regulations on Pink Sheet companies from Depository Trust Company and stock clearing houses concerning stock under $.10 have taken effect, that this was a necessary evil," says Gregory Evans, the former Chairman of SPOOFEM.COM, USA.

The newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Hi-Tech Crime Solutions, Gregory Scott, couldn't be happier.  "I am pleased with this sale because this is such an important purchase for Hi-Tech Crime Solutions.  The distribution deal alone can be a significant boost to Hi-Tech Crime Solutions' bottom line," says Scott.

Another big announcement is that money from this purchase will go back to the shareholders. "The shareholders are a driving force for the company and I want to make sure they reap the benefits of this deal as well," says Scott.  All shareholders in LIGATT Security International at the closing bell on Friday, October 7, 2011 will receive share for share in Hi-Tech Crime Solutions. "If a person owns $20 million shares in LIGATT, they will receive $20 million shares in Hi-Tech Crime Solutions," says Scott.

LIGATT Security International is in talks with other companies to purchase the company and change its focus from computer security.  This means the current shareholders will be part owners of the new company as well.

All email addresses for LIGATT Security will expire on October 15, 2011.  The domain names that people use to get to LIGATT.com and LIGATTSecurity.com for our products will be forwarded to HiTechCrimeSolutions.com.

About Hi-Tech Crime Solutions

Hi-Tech Crime Solutions Inc., formally SPOOFEM.COM, is committed to leading the nation in providing an outlet for small businesses and individuals to promote their products and provide them to consumers. We are a publicly traded company that licenses products from other companies and individuals to retail stores around the world.  In addition we also book speaking engagements on TV, Radio and Print to promote products through the company. For additional information on products and services offered by the company visit http://www.hitechcrimesolutions.com.

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IBM Helps Oracle Clients Move to IBM Workload Optimized Systems

Making the Switch Can Save Clients Up To 50 Percent on Applicable IT Costs

ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move to help more Oracle software and hardware clients break free from restrictive licensing and rising technology costs, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today launched a new migration program to make it easier to transition to IBM workload optimized systems. Oracle clients that make the switch can save up to 50 percent on applicable IT costs over three to five years.(1)

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Clients using Oracle database and application server software running on Sun, HP Itanium, or previous generation POWER servers, can take advantage of a complimentary savings assessment, detailed migration plan, skills training, and special financing when moving to IBM DB2 and WebSphere software on the latest IBM Systems and Storage.

The Stop, Think, and Save program comes at a time when Oracle clients are looking for relief from the company's high software and hardware maintenance costs, restrictive licensing and support practices, and uncertainty around Sun SPARC and HP Itanium server roadmaps. 

The new program includes:

1. Complimentary savings assessment that shows estimated cost savings and performance improvements when moving Oracle environments to IBM hardware and software. 

2. A detailed migration plan created by IBM technologists who have experience in helping thousands of clients make the transition. 

3. Competitive pricing that includes migration services, training, and applicable IBM Systems and maintenance, IBM Software licenses, and subscription and support.

To help clients further reduce IT costs and migrate to an IBM platform, credit-qualified clients can take advantage of zero percent financing on IBM hardware and software from IBM Global Financing, the lending and leasing arm of IBM.(2)  Or, clients may choose to finance their IT acquisition and defer payments for up to six months.  IBM Global Financing also can assist in the removal and disposal of OEM hardware, including Sun or HP hardware, in compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

For more information on the Stop, Think, and Save program, visit: http://www.ibm.com/stopthinkandsave. 

Clients Choose IBM Instead of Oracle

IBM has nearly a half century of experience in building vertically integrated systems having invested billions in R&D and acquisitions and accelerating innovation across hardware, microprocessors, systems software, middleware, and testing centers for ISVs, Business Partners and clients. 

More clients are moving away from Oracle software and hardware to IBM workload optimized systems in order to lower their IT costs and fuel innovation. In 2010 alone, more than 1,000 Oracle Database clients chose DB2 instead, and more than 400 Oracle WebLogic clients chose WebSphere.

IBM had a record 847 competitive displacements in Q2 2011 for servers and storage systems, including 253 from Oracle/Sun and 248 from HP. IBM Power Systems achieved 334 client displacements in Q2, about two-thirds (210) displaced Oracle/Sun, while the remaining third (110) displaced HP.

IBM recently announced the Escorts Group, one of India's leading engineering conglomerates, will receive a workload-optimized hardware solution to replace the company's existing ERP system infrastructure. During the hardware evaluation process, the company considered various options including Itanium-based servers from HP and Oracle's Exadata. The company chose IBM Power® 750 Express® and IBM Power 740 Express systems, IBM System Storage® DS5000s, and Tivoli software. In addition to gains in performance and reliability, the IBM technology is expected to provide Escorts Group with savings in power and cooling costs of between 30 to 35 percent over a three year period.

In Latvia, JSC Rietumu Banka, one of the leading banks in the Baltic States, migrated its mobile banking systems from Oracle and Sun to an IBM workload optimized system running DB2 on Power. As a result, the bank has improved database performance by 300 percent, boosted data availability by 200 percent, and lowered administration costs more than 20 percent.

To see eight more examples of businesses that have chosen IBM instead of Oracle to improve their IT economics, visit http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/info/breakfree/?ovl=true.

For additional facts on how IBM technologies compare to Oracle and other vendors, visit http://www.ibm.com/facts.

For more information on the IBM Global Financing Zero Percent Offer, visit http://www-03.ibm.com/financing/us/lifecycle/acquire/itsoftware.html.

(1) IT cost savings reflect potential overall reductions in software and/or hardware maintenance charges and reduced costs of system and workload management that may be achieved over a period of 3-5 years, when consolidating workloads from other systems to IBM. Software migration is from Oracle database and/or application server to comparable IBM DB2 and IBM WebSphere products. Actual cost savings and performance  characteristics will vary depending on individual client configurations. Complimentary services, training and education will vary by client and may not be available in every country. 

(2) IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States  and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates and availability are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment and product type and options, and may vary by country. Non-hardware items must be one-time, non-recurring charges and are financed by means of loans.  Other restrictions may apply.  Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries. 

Contacts:
Sean Tetpon
IBM
914-474-5508
stetpon@us.ibm.com

Tracy Sullivan
IBM
617-693-0021
tsulliva@us.ibm.com

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Global eCommerce Provider Goes Social to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopatron, the provider of eCommerce solutions for more than 1,000 brands worldwide, is celebrating ten years in business with a social promotion worthy of "some skin." They are asking their brand and retail partners to "give them ten" by joining them in a double high-five to mark the company's anniversary--and they have sent them the high-five hands to do it with. Their eCommerce partners, which also include over 18,000 retailers, are then invited to enter to win an iPod Touch by sharing the unique ways they have discovered to use the high-five hands on the Shopatron Facebook Page.

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They chose the promotion because of its simple, old-school, celebratory nature which mirrors the company's track record of leveraging timeless traditions into the modern world. Shopatron built its eCommerce business around the traditional retail sales model--where brands maintain longstanding, mutually beneficial relationships with their retail partners for sales. Founder Ed Stevens, with years of retail and manufacturing experience under his belt, saw the need for a platform that allowed brands to translate their existing business model into the burgeoning world of eCommerce.

There were likely a lot of high-fives going around when Ed hit on the idea of a retail-integrated eCommerce order exchange and founded Shopatron (originally known as FirePoppy) in 2001. And also when they landed their first big account, were awarded their first round of funding, and each time they launched a new, better, faster version of the platform.

Today, Shopatron is the preferred eCommerce platform for brands worldwide that want to sell online without competing against their retail partners. Shopatron provides hosted eCommerce websites and stores that transfer completed online sales to local retail shops for delivery to the customer. They work with large, international brands like Suzuki, Johnson Outdoors and Mizuno, as well as specialty brands like Do-A-Dot Art, della Q and DryGuy, across 35 industries.

"When my father's furniture store found out that a supplier was selling directly to his customers, he dropped them right away," said Ed Stevens, Founder and CEO of Shopatron. "But the fact is, the Internet has changed the way people want to buy things--sometimes in the middle of the night in their home office. When I tell retailers that our solution allows brands to serve these new customer demands and they get the sales, I get a lot of high-fives. That is something I will never get bored of."

After the ten years they have spent in service to the retail industry, it seems only natural for Shopatron to ask their valued partners to give them ten. And as the #1 retail-integrated eCommerce provider in the world, they don't anticipate any of their partners will leave them hangin'.

For details on the high-five promotion, or to get your own set of high-five hands, please visit: 10.shopatron.com. For general information about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand or call 866-625-5050.

About Shopatron

Founded in 2001, Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world that can drive more online sales while, at the same time, increasing a company's sales through the retail channel. Working with over 1,000 brands and 18,000 retail partners across more than 35 industries, Shopatron offers an innovative and flexible approach to eCommerce that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers.

Shopatron clients include top brands such as Louisville Slugger, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, American Tire Distributors and Sport Chalet. The company is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

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CONTACT: Micaela Hichborn, Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com

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

Halloween Themed Stations Arrive on Pandora

Back by Popular Demand and Refreshed to Include New Tracks and Themes, Stations Offer Listeners a Fun Approach to Getting in the Spooky Spirit this Halloween

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, today announced the annual genre addition of Halloween themed stations. The eight new stations offer listeners a wide range of music to enjoy throughout the holiday - - everything from a mix of upbeat Halloween-inspired hits to a melodic collection of spooky instrumental compilations to a variety of kid-friendly classics - - and are accessible via http://www.pandora.com/#!/genres/halloween.

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Manager of Curation, Pandora, Michael Addicott, said, "Pandora themed stations are amongst our most popular genres because they provide a free, turnkey solution for people looking to create the perfect soundtrack for almost any holiday or celebratory occasion. This Halloween, whether listeners are looking to delight party guests or build ambience for neighborhood trick-or-treaters, Pandora offers personalized radio stations that are simple, free and accessible to fit their individual music needs."

Genre stations on Pandora are stations seeded with artists and albums specific to a certain type of music, mood, event or holiday.  After adding a genre station each individual listener can further personalize and refine the station by providing thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback.

The new Pandora Halloween themed stations include:

    --  Halloween - hear a great mix of Halloween favorites - from goofy to
        scary, groovy to symphonic, campy to classical - including spooky tunes
        from movie soundtracks and TV themes and hard to find hits by Danny
        Elfman, Clan of Xymox, Ray Parker Jr., Depeche Mode and Wolfsheim.
    --  Halloween Party - get party guests in the spooky spirit with this
        ultimate mix of Halloween classics, Halloween theme songs and scary
        soundtracks from a range of genres including pop, R&B, alternative, rock
        and oldies and featuring iconic Halloween hits like "The Monster Mash,"
        "Ghostbusters" and "I Put a Spell on You."
    --  Spooky Symphonies - create the perfect ambience for neighborhood
        trick-or-treaters with ominous classical melodies and horror soundtracks
        including themes from the films, "Psycho," "Beetlejuice," "King Kong,"
        and Bram Stoker's "Dracula."
    --  Children's Halloween - play a selection of kid-friendly Halloween hits
        to add an element of fun to any children's party at school or home that
        features Halloween novelty songs including the themes to "Ghostbusters"
        and "The Addams Family" and artists like The Wiggles, Kidz Bop Kids and
        Danny Elfman.
    --  Ghostly Grooves - enjoy a supernatural blend of dark wave, witch house
        and goth music featuring artists like Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the
        Banshees, Salem, LA Vampires and Zola Jesus.
    --  Witch House - get lost in this sluggish tempo music with skipping,
        stop-timed beats  coupled with elements from genres such as noise, drone
        and goth and featuring artists like Salem, Balam Acab and White Ring.
    --  Goth - revel in a combination of dark, often keyboard-heavy haunting
        music with introspective lyrics from artists like Bauhaus, Siouxsie and
        the Banshees, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy and Joy Division.
    --  Industrial - experience a fusion of dark rock and electronic music with
        a blend of avant-garde electronics experiments (tape music, musique
        concrete, white noise, synthesizers, sequencers, etc.) with a punk twist
        and featuring artists like Front 242, Skinny Puppy, Nitzer Ebb and My
        Life with the Thrill Kill Kult.

For more information on how the new Pandora Halloween themed stations were created or to speak to a Pandora representative, please contact press@pandora.com.

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

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CONTACT: Amanda Conti, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, press@pandora.com, or Deborah Roth, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, investor@pandora.com

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

F3 Technologies Finalizing Large Movie Catalog Deal

Company set to unveil new business model

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- F3 Technologies, Inc. (Pinksheets: FTCH). On August 23 of this year, F3 Technologies stated it had entered into negotiations to acquire the distribution rights to a massive catalogue of Hollywood movies; today, F3 is pleased to announce it has now entered the final stage of negotiations with its film supplier in California.

"We anticipate the acquisition of streaming rights for a movie catalogue of this magnitude positions FargoTube to effectively compete in the forefront of the burgeoning streaming movie monetization business," commented Frank Connor, F3's chief executive officer. "Moreover, with the new business model we're set to unveil, we believe we will attract an even greater number of movie catalogues from which to showcase."

Significantly, Hollywood studios and other content owners distributing through FargoTube receive a markedly increased revenue share compared with other competing platforms such as Netflix®.

"It has been apparent over the past few weeks that Netflix is currently struggling just to keep current films in its streaming library, let alone add new titles; it has also been clear while their business model works for DVD rentals, maintaining a meaningful streaming library has presented a completely different set of challenges. With increased competition in today's streaming market, movie studios are now demanding a higher percentage of revenues generated by providers such as Netflix. 

"Therefore, F3 Technologies plans to soon unveil its 'new' FargoTube platform experience to fans, performers, customers, and investors. We believe offering a wider range of new movies, music, and shows will be an effective enticement to further increase subscribers on the FargoTube platform," Connor concluded.

ABOUT F3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (http://www.f3technologies.com)

F3 Technologies is a software innovator that creates specialized social networks for groups ranging from homeowners associations to music fans. Follow us at Twitter.com/f3technologies, Twitter.com/fargotube and f3technologies.wordpress.com.

Comments are based on current management expectations, and are considered "forward-looking statements," generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or "intends." We cannot promise future returns. Our statements reflect our best judgment at the time they are issued, and we disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements as the result of new information or future events. We urge investors to review the risks and uncertainties within its filings with the OTC Markets and/or Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
James Canouse
404-234-2558

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Taking the Wait Out of Your Doctor's Waiting Room

CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're a mom with sick children, a busy executive with high cholesterol, or you suffer from a chronic illness, people are frustrated by waiting at the doctor's office. Waiting around - sometimes for several hours - causes anxiety for patients, and can even discourage them from seeking medical attention. But now there's a solution.

A new website takes the wait out of the waiting room. Available free of charge to any patient seeing any physician in the United States, WaitChecker is a revolutionary new tool that helps reduce the time people spend waiting for doctors' appointments. The service enables patients to find out whether or not their doctor is running on time before they head to an appointment. 

Jamie is a 29-year-old Chicago resident who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 13. Because of her lifelong condition, she visits the doctor several times each month.   

"Almost always I find myself waiting 30 to 45 minutes for the doctor," says Jamie. "That gets really difficult to handle with a full-time job and a family."

Recently, Jamie used WaitChecker to check her doctor's wait time status before leaving the office for an appointment.

"It was very helpful," she says. "I learned that the doctor was running 25 minutes behind. I knew exactly what to expect, so I had my husband pick up our baby boy from daycare." 

How does WaitChecker work? Patients simply go to http://www.WaitChecker.com prior to their next appointment, enter their physician's name, appointment date and time, and their cell phone number or email address. WaitChecker does the rest. 

Patients receive an email and text message prior to their appointment alerting them to any delay.  This enables patients to make the best use of their time, rather than spending it sitting in the waiting room. 

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About WaitChecker

Established in 2011, WaitChecker is a Chicago-based company that relays appointment wait-time information to patients via a web-based communication tool. Its mission is to foster patient satisfaction, and alleviate the stress of not knowing wait times for doctors' appointments. A free service to patients anywhere in the United States, WaitChecker users simply log on at http://www.WaitChecker.com prior to any appointment; they'll receive a text message alerting them to any delays.

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CONTACT: Sharon Schreiber, +1-630-945-1787, sharon@brandweaversrx.com

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