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AnyMP4 DVD Ripper - Advanced DVD Ripping Software That Supports NVIDIA CUDA Technology

BEIJING, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Many PC users prefer NVIDIA graphics cards since the CUDA technology within are powerful and versatile, which improves the user experience greatly. It can optimize video game performance, play high-definition video with astonishing quality and cooperate with CPU to deal with sophisticated tasks.

Nowadays, the newly upgraded AnyMP4 DVD Ripper can also utilize the compelling CUDA technology to conduct ripping Blu-ray video with 6X faster speed. Specializing in fast ripping speed, high video quality and universal application, AnyMP4 DVD Ripper possesses an advanced inner core that can help users rip DVD video to any popular video format.

Also, this professional DVD software helps you personalize the video by enabling you to edit video and audio effects with its editing tools. Not only can you trim video length, crop video frame, merge several video clips into one, add text/image watermark to the video, you can also customize video and audio output parameters according to your needs. Dedicated for video fans around the world, AnyMP4 DVD Ripper offers the finest ways to rip DVD and the best user experience.

All in all, AnyMP4 DVD Ripper is the finest DVD ripping software ever produced, which can achieve all kinds of tasks with incredible speed and compelling quality.

For more information about this compelling software, please visit the webpage below:

http://www.anymp4.com/dvd-ripper/

System Requirements

OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more

Pricing and Availability

AnyMP4 DVD Ripper is available now at $40.00.
For more information and get a free trial version, please visit: http://www.anymp4.com/dvd-ripper/

About AnyMP4

AnyMP4, a software producer, aims to provide the best and world-class solution of converting Blu-ray Disc, DVD and video/audio files. AnyMP4 is dedicated to developing the most powerful multimedia processing software for users all over the world. Our product portfolio ranges from video tools, DVD tools, Blu-ray tools, etc. on both Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X platforms. All these software can help you easily solve almost all DVD/Blu-ray/video issues. For more details about AnyMP4, please visit: http://www.anymp4.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Press Contact: Richard Harris, Tel: +86-15001326252, pr@anymp4.com, http://www.anymp4.com

Web Site: http://www.anymp4.com/dvd-ripper/

BitRaider Redefines Digital Distribution with New Steaming Technology Launch

BATON ROUGE, La., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After five years of development and testing, BitRaider Streaming Technology goes live today with the premiere of VIE(TM): Virtual Island of Entertainment(TM).  Players can begin playing in minutes thanks to this revolutionary streaming solution.

The BitRaider technology allows players to begin playing just as soon as they get enough of the game to start without the headaches of a separate install process. Once running, BitRaider stays ahead of what they are playing, always allowing them to have the needed computer and internet resources to play their game with little to no interruption.

This same technology delivers patches to players without the long waits normally associated with downloading the patch by streaming the data while the player is playing the game.

"The commitment that enVie Interactive(TM), the company who created VIE, has for innovation and providing a great player experience has impressed us since we first began working together," said Royal O'Brien, BitRaider CEO. "As a Founding Partner with BitRaider, VIE becomes the first game to launch using our streaming technology. Now VIE players can get in, get playing and get updates without the pain."

"We're excited to be part of the launch of such ground-breaking tech," said Philo Northrup, Co-Founder of VIE, "and we're confident that it's going to add to the success of our game. It's a great opportunity to get more people playing VIE without the roadblocks long download times can create. And, once people experience VIE, we're sure they're going to be hooked."

"The team at enVie is truly world-class," said Jay Moore, BitRaider Co-Founder, "You know when a company puts as much commitment into listening to their players before launch as enVie does, that they have the right company culture to be building a truly outstanding game."

About BitRaider
BitRaider MMO, LLC. is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana company that licenses a disruptive game streaming technology to publishers who want to provide a superior player experience faster, more easily and without the pain of current download and patching methods.

About enVie(TM) Interactive LLC
Based in Sunnyvale, California, enVie Interactive LLC is a ground-breaking developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Players can sign up for enVie's flagship product, VIE: Virtual Island of Entertainment at http://www.VIEtheGame.com, join us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/VIEtheGame or follow us on Twitter - @VIEtheGame to receive additional information.

SOURCE  BitRaider

BitRaider

CONTACT: Jay Moore, +1-541-543-3963

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

Newberry College Establishes Advanced Information Technology Platform Through Strategic Partnership With N3T

NEWBERRY, S.C., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newberry College has announced a new strategic partnership with advanced technology company Net 3 Technology (N3T), in which the firm will provide a range of specialized technology services and advance the College to a new level of IT support.

As outlined in the multi-part agreement, the company will manage all on-site IT services, and provide business continuity and data protection. The agreement also establishes a full call center operation for the College through Perceptis, which will provide 24/7 IT help-desk support for Newberry students, faculty and staff.

Using the firm's "plan.b" program, N3T taps into Cisco's UCS, VmWare and EMC to provide an economical solution for off-site data protection. The plan provides a secure environment through automated off-site backups.

"N3T is honored that Newberry College has entrusted us with the management and support of the technology systems at the school," said Hudson Denney, president of N3T. "We are excited about being a part of an ecosystem that will allow students to utilize leading edge technology that many institutions are behind the curve on today. Newberry is charting a path that will be the envy of its peers."   

The initiative with N3T continues Newberry's recent efforts to significantly upgrade and improve the College's internal infrastructure as well as the physical environment of the campus.

"As we continue our process of strategic renewal at Newberry College, it is essential that we elevate and advance our IT function as an integral part of our operations and institutional planning," said Newberry College CFO and Executive V.P. for Administrative Affairs Dr. Steven Feld. "We are pleased to announce this strategic partnership with N3T so that we can leverage technology to enhance the student experience and create a more efficient and effective workplace for our faculty and staff."

Over the past year, Newberry has upgraded other aspects of the campus infrastructure and has enhanced several facilities on campus - including a new fitness center, student welcome center and renovations to the Alumni Music Center. This fall, the student housing renovation portion of the nearby Oakland Mill will be complete for occupation.

About Newberry College

A private, residential, co-educational, college with a diverse student population, Newberry College offers baccalaureate degrees in 24 majors, 31 minors, and 27 areas of concentration. Founded in 1856 by the Lutheran Church, the college is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The college has a radio and television station, and offers 17 NCAA Division II sports. In the recent 2011 ranking of the Best Colleges in U.S. News & World Report, Newberry College placed in the top tier of regional colleges in the South. For more information, visit http://www.newberry.edu.

About N3T

N3T is an Advanced Technology company that develops custom support programs to ensure seamless business continuity. The N3T team has more than 50 years of technology experience developing and creating the right technology solution to fit the business requirements. N3T has successfully implemented technology-guided business solutions that deliver quantifiable results, adhering to the company motto, "What gets measured, gets done." The collective expertise in aligning clients' critical business processes and IT applications is the foundation of the company's technical support and project management business model. For more information, visit http://www.n3t.com.

SOURCE  Newberry College

Newberry College

CONTACT: Catherine Seraphin, +1-978-842-2752, cseraphin@carnegiecomm.com

Web Site: http://www.newberry.edu

New Feature-Packed Pantech Pursuit(TM) II Arrives for AT&T Customers

Pocket-Friendly Quick Messaging Phone Available For $49.99 Starting July 17

DALLAS, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Facts

    --  Ideal for customers looking for a simple yet feature-rich messaging
        device, the Pantech Pursuit(TM) II will be available for AT&T* customers
        on July 17 for $49.99 with a two-year agreement and a qualifying rate
        plan after $50 mail-in rebate.
    --  Brew® Mobile Platform-based phone features a 2.8" touchscreen display,
        vertical sliding keyboard, drag and drop shortcuts, 2MP camera with a
        camcorder and pre-loaded social media widgets on one of three sliding
        home screens for one-touch access.
    --  Cool and compact, pocket-friendly design.
    --  Available in pink or green at AT&T company-owned retail stores and
        online.
    --  Pursuit II will be promoted this summer during Dew Tour, the
        coast-to-coast action sports tour of which Pantech is a title sponsor.

Customer Benefits

The Pantech Pursuit(TM) II is a stylish, compact quick messaging phone that doesn't skimp on features. The device boasts a full HTML browser for PC-like web browsing, USB 2.0 connectivity, pre-loaded social media apps on the home screen for one-touch access, mobile email capabilities in addition to AT&T Navigator ® for turn-by-turn directions. The Pantech Pursuit(TM) II also features a 2.0 MP digital camera with a camcorder and 4X digital zoom as well as fixed focus that allows customers to effortlessly capture quality photos and videos.

By installing Brew MP(TM) across quick messaging phones like the Pantech Pursuit(TM) II, AT&T and software developers are able to more easily offer smartphone-like applications to customers who want a full-featured messaging phone.

Quotes

"AT&T welcomes Pantech's latest quick messaging phone to our industry-leading device portfolio," said Mike Woodward, vice president, Mobile Device Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "The Pantech Pursuit(TM) II offers great value to our customers who want a feature-rich device that's practical yet stylish."

"Pantech's messaging phones for AT&T remain in high demand," said Wyatt Whaley vice president of product planning for Pantech Wireless. "Customers appreciate the cool colors, slim designs and ease-of-use our messaging phones offer. Pursuit II is a stylish little handset and the latest addition to our  popular line of phones."

Price and Availability

The Pantech Pursuit(TM) II will be available in pink or green on July 17 for $49.99 with a two-year agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate. The device will be sold online and in company-owned retail stores.

Key Specifications 

    --  GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
    --  UMTS and HSDPA 850/1900
    --  2.8" touchscreen display with 240 x 320 (QVGA) resolution
    --  Brew MP 1.0.2
    --  Full QWERTY keyboard slider
    --  QSC 6270 ARM9/230MHz processor
    --  Expandable memory up to 32GB with addition of microSD card
    --  3.98" (L) x 2.40" (W) x 0.59" (D), Weight: 4.48 oz.
    --  2.0 MP digital camera with camcorder, fixed focus, 4X digital zoom
    --  Up to 3 hours talk time, 250 hours standby time

To learn more about the Pantech Pursuit(TM) II, visit http://www.att.com/mobilephones-news.

*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.

Limited-time offer.   Mobile broadband and other coverage not available in all areas. Two year agreement required.  Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area.  Up to $36 activ. fee applies.   Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers.  Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150.   Some agents impose add'l fees.  Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract for details. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.

AT&T Promotion Card:  Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract is 99.99.  Allow 60 days for fulfillment.  Card may be used only in the U.S., is valid for 150 days after issuance date, but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps.  Card request must be postmarked by September 19, 2011 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.

AT&T Navigator requires a separate subscription.

About AT&T

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

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.

About Pantech Wireless, Inc.

Pantech Wireless, Inc., an Atlanta, GA based subsidiary of Pantech Co., Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America as part of the Pantech Group. For additional information, visit the PWI website at http://www.pantechusa.com.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Evita Broughton of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1810, evita.broughton@att.com; or Aamir Syed of Fusion, +1-310-481-1431 Ext. 15, aamir.syed@fusionpr.com, for Pantech

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Wayne County, Ohio

WOOSTER, Ohio, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded local network capacity and in-building coverage in portions of Wayne County.

Consumer Advantages

The improvements provide increased wireless voice and 3G data in Wooster, Rittman, Smithville, Apple Creek, and Orville, including the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Wayne County Airport, Forrer Road, the Apple Creek State Hospital and Scheibe Field.

Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:

    --  Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
        GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
    --  Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
        entertainment news and more;
    --  Work remotely with file sharing;
    --  Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
    --  Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
        attachments;
    --  Download and play 3D games, and;
    --  Stream video and customized radio stations.

"People across Northern Ohio are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "The more than $2 billion we've invested into our Ohio network has kept us ahead of consumer trends, provided our customers a 3G advantage and underscored our belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. Proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in Northern Ohio and nationwide."

Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network

Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:

    --  Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
        e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
        downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
        PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
        and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
    --  V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
        play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
        phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
        breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.

Sustained Wireless Investment

The company has invested more than $65 billion - $6.0 billion on average every year - since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Pennsylvania provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Engineering America's Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas-the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world-the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura, or Jennifer Riegert, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext 22, jriegert@wordsworthweb.com

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Boyd County, Kentucky

ASHLAND, Ky., July 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded local network capacity and in-building coverage in Northeast Kentucky.

Consumer Advantages

The improvements provide increased wireless voice and 3G data in Ashland and Southeast Ashland, including Kings Daughters Medical Center and Ashland Town Center.

Expanded 3G data capacity in the area enables more customers using notebook computers or smartphones to:

    --  Download and use apps, ranging from social networking platforms to
        GPS-enabled maps to Hollywood news;
    --  Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes,
        entertainment news and more;
    --  Work remotely with file sharing;
    --  Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical;
    --  Send emails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video
        attachments;
    --  Download and play 3D games, and;
    --  Stream video and customized radio stations.

People across Northeast Kentucky are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "The significant and continuous investment in our Kentucky network has kept us ahead of consumer trends, provided our customers a 3G advantage and underscored our belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. Proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in Kentucky and nationwide."

Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G Network

Verizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:

    --  Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access
        e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed,
        downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment - the equivalent of a small
        PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file - in about eight seconds
        and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
    --  V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to
        play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their
        phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including
        breaking news, weather, sports highlights and entertainment clips.

Sustained Wireless Investment

The company has invested more than $65 billion - $6.0 billion on average every year - since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in Pennsylvania provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Engineering America's Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas-the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world-the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Chris Demeropolis, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext 25, cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com

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

Everyday Health, Inc. and Litton Entertainment Announce New Television Series, "Everyday Health," to Premiere on ABC Affiliates

Health-Related Television Show to Inspire and Educate Starting September 2011

NEW YORK, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyday Health, Inc., a leading publisher of health information, today announced its partnership with Litton Entertainment, the preeminent Entertainment/Informational independent television distributor, to produce a television series derived from the popular health brand. "Everyday Health" will join Litton's Weekend Adventure to air Saturday mornings in most markets following "Good Morning America." It will air on 95% of the country's ABC Affiliates, including the ABC owned stations, beginning Saturday, September 3, 2011.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101112/NY00568LOGO)

Through captivating storytelling, "Everyday Health" will showcase extraordinary-ordinary Americans who are facing or have overcome health issues, and are paying it forward.  Educating and inspiring others to do the same, the show will produce all original content and integrate Everyday Health's portfolio of experts, online tools and mobile applications. 

Mark Koops, the creator and executive producer of the hit television series "The Biggest Loser," is the executive producer of the forthcoming "Everyday Health" TV series.  Everyday Health co-founders, Ben Wolin, CEO, and Mike Keriakos, President, are co-producing.  Keriakos explained, "This show will celebrate health-related philanthropy, demonstrating how one person can make a world of a difference in someone else's life." 

"There is not a better partner to create high impact Health and Wellness TV for 'Litton's Weekend Adventure' than Everyday Health," commented Dave Morgan, CEO of Litton Entertainment.  Broadcast advertising sales and distribution for the half-hour, weekly program will be managed by Litton Entertainment.

Everyday Health will promote tune-in through its digital channels including its portfolio of prestigious health and wellness websites, social media, mobile applications and e-newsletters. Everyday Health attracts more than 28 million unique users per month.  Starting in September, the company's flagship site, EverydayHealth.com, will feature a dedicated area about the television program. Users will be able to log on the site for the same trusted health information they depend upon, plus they will be able to read about and engage with the "Everyday Health" TV program. Information about the show's hosts plus supplemental content and video will be available, as well as an area for users to submit story ideas for show consideration.

"Everyday Health" will join Emmy-Award winning hosts Jack Hanna in "Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown," and Emmy-Award winning host Jeff Corwin, host of "Ocean Mysteries," among other E/I programs in the three-hour Litton's Weekend Adventure programming block serving the educational needs of American families. 

About Everyday Health

Attracting over 28 million monthly unique visitors (source: comScore), Everyday Health, Inc. is the largest provider of online health solutions.  The company offers consumers, healthcare professionals and marketers with content and advertising-based services.  Its broad portfolio of websites and mobile applications span the health spectrum-from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings.  Everyday Health offers the tools, community, and expert advice people need to live healthier lives, every day.  Everyday Health was founded in 2002 by CEO, Ben Wolin, and President, Mike Keriakos.

About Litton Entertainment

Litton Entertainment, the preeminent independent distributor in the television industry, has been creating and distributing quality programming for over twenty years. Programs include Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures and Jack Hanna's Into the Wild, Storm Stories, and Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller. Litton also operates Litton NewsSource which distributes news programming including Consumer Reports Television.  For more information, visit http://www.litton.tv.

SOURCE  Everyday Health, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101112/NY00568LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Everyday Health, Inc.

CONTACT: Everyday Health, Inc.: Jennifer Perciballi, Vice President, Public Relations, +1-646-728-9777 office, +1-646-476-1245 mobile, jperciballi@everydayhealthinc.com; Litton Entertainment: Meg LaVigne, +1-617-340-4155, mlavigne@litton.tv

Web Site: http://corporate.everydayhealth.com/

Italy's Largest Photovoltaic Panel Plant Opens Its Doors

- Inaugurated today the plant run by 3Sun - the equal share joint venture between Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics - which will initially produce photovoltaic modules for 160 MW per year;

- The inauguration was attended by President of Sicily Region Raffaele Lombardo, President of Catania Province Giuseppe Castiglione, Mayor of Catania Raffaele Stancanelli as well as by top executives of the companies;

-The Catania plant will supply the most promising markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

CATANIA, Italy, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative photovoltaic panels factory run by 3Sun, the equal share joint venture between Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics, was inaugurated today in Catania. In attendance were the President of the Sicily Region, Raffaele Lombardo, the President of the Catania Province, Giuseppe Castiglione, and the Mayor of Catania, Raffaele Stancanelli.

In addition to Government representatives, the plant's opening ceremony was attended by Enel Chairman Paolo Andrea Colombo and Enel CEO Fulvio Conti, Sharp Corporation President Katsuhiko Machida, STMicroelectronics supervisory board Vice Chairman Bruno Steve and STMicroelectronics President and CEO Carlo Bozotti, Enel Green Power CEO Francesco Starace, Sharp Representative Director and Executive Vice-President, Toshishige Hamano, 3Sun President Andrea Cuomo and 3Sun CEO Mauro Curiale. The plant will manufacture integrated multi-junction, thin-film photovoltaic cells and modules.

With an initial employment of 280 qualified resources and solar panel production capacity of 160 MW per year, which could be increased to an annual 480 MW over the next years, the plant is already the largest solar panel factory in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. It was financed through a mix of capital from the partners, funding from CIPE - which earmarked 49 million euros for the project - and project financing with three major lending institutions: Banca IMI, Centrobanca and Unicredit.

Following the agreement signed in August 2010, each of the three partners subscribed to a third of the capital - committing 70 million euros each in cash or in tangible and intangible assets. The partners have also contributed their specific expertise: Enel Green Power, with the development and operation of plants generating power from renewable resources at the international level and the retail marketing of photovoltaic panels on a national scale through its subsidiary Enel.si; Sharp, with its unique multi-junction thin-film technology already being manufactured at its factory in Sakai, Japan and the marketing of photovoltaic panels through Sharp's subsidiaries in Europe; STMicroelectronics, with its manufacturing capabilities, a staff highly trained in advanced technology sectors such as microelectronics as well as its competence in innovative energy-saving power-management systems.

The factory output is intended to meet the demand of solar power markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), using both projects under development and the sales networks of Enel Green Power and Sharp. In this regard, Enel Green Power and Sharp have formed a second joint venture, ESSE (Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy), to develop, build and operate photovoltaic systems in the EMEA area with an output  target of over 500MW by 2016, using panels manufactured by the factory, which will also be employed on the 1 MW photovoltaic plant that ESSE will build on the rooftop of the new factory.

Enel.si, the Enel Green Power subsidiary specialized in the installation of photovoltaic systems for the retail market, will also participate in the marketing effort, offering panels through its franchise network of over 570 qualified installers throughout Italy.

About Enel Green Power

Enel Green Power is the Enel Group company devoted to the development and management of power generation from renewable sources at the international level, with a presence in Europe and the Americas. It is among the industry leaders worldwide thanks to its approximately 22 billion KWh generated from a well balanced energy mix inclusive of water, sun, wind and geothermal sources. This is enough to meet the energy needs of about 8 million households and avoid the emission of more than 16 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. The company's installed capacity exceeds 6,100 MW, produced by more than 620 plants in operation around the world, with a generation mix that includes wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and biomass.

http://www.enelgreenpower.com

About Sharp

Since its founding in 1912, Sharp has developed numerous world-first and Japan-first products, including the first Japan-made radios, TVs, and the world's first all-transistor/diode desktop calculator. Sharp has contributed to society by commercializing these unique products.

Today, in addition to its core LCD TV business, Sharp is also focusing on its solar cell business. It has been more than 50 years since Sharp first started researching solar cells. Over this long period of time, solar cells made by Sharp have been used not only in residential and industrial applications, but also on lighthouses and satellites, thus proving their long-term reliability. In March 2010, Sharp Corporation started operations at its new thin-film solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT SAKAI, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

For more information, please visit Sharp's Web site athttp://sharp-world.com/index.html.

About STMicroelectronics

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

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Enel, Media Relations, +39-06-83055699, Fax +39-06-83053771, ufficiostampa@enel.com; or Sharp Corporation, Corporate Public Relations Division, 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka (545-8522), Japan, +81-6-6621-1272; or STMicroelectronics - Media Relations, Maria Grazia Prestini, +41-22-929-6945, STMicroelectronics.ufficiostampa@st.com

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

Glu Mobile Debuts Eternity Warriors App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Join Friends in the Battle to Defeat the Demonic Race Trying to Conquer Udar

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games, is proud to announce that Eternity Warriors App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. In this 3D fantasy world, players battle as Eternity Warriors to defeat a new powerful demonic race that has emerged in Udar. After 20 years of peace, only the great Eternity Warriors can vanquish this evil threat in order to liberate the world of men and elves.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51021-glu-mobile-eternity-warriors-app

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110708/MM31879 )

"Eternity Warriors is an action game that offers the best in 3D freemium graphics and gameplay," said Daren Chencinski, Vice President of Production at Glu. "With the ability to battle alongside friends with Game Center, Eternity Warriors delivers true 3D social gaming."

Eternity Warriors features include:

    --  3D fantasy worlds with fast-paced melee action gameplay: Experience an
        amazing variety of heavy and light attacks, special moves and super
        combos to take out the hordes of demonic enemies.
    --  Spectacular sword-wielding combat alongside your real friends: The
        Eternity Warriors always fight the demon threat together with fellow
        clan members found on Game Center and Facebook.
    --  Magical array of swords, axes, armors and power-ups: To be a truly great
        warrior you need truly great weapons. Build up an inventory of some of
        the biggest and insanely powerful weapons imaginable!

The Eternity Warriors App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/

About Glu Mobile

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of 3D Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices.  Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world - supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond.  Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, China, Russia and the UK.  Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox.  Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com.  For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

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

SOURCE  Glu Mobile, Inc.

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Glu Mobile, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Breslin, Glu Mobile Inc., PR@glu.com, +1-415-800-6120; or Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com

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

Light Reading Launches 100GbE Test Program

Light Reading, EANTC Reveal Vendor Equipment Performance In a Series of Articles on lightreading.com

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Reading (lightreading.com), through its partner European Advanced Networking Test Center AG (EANTC), has launched an open test program to validate performance, service scalability and power efficiency of 100Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) router interfaces. Results for each vendor's equipment will be revealed in a series of articles, beginning with the results of ZTE's performance, which are available now at  http://www.lightreading.com/zte100.

"Independent, objective equipment testing is a valuable resource for vendors trying to gain competitive advantage in the global telecom equipment market," says Phil Harvey, Chief Editor of Light Reading. "As more and more vendors are beginning to deploy the first generation of 100Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) interfaces for their flagship routers, EANTC and Light Reading have set up a public test program aimed to provide operators with an unbiased, empirical view of these new interfaces. This provides vendors a unique opportunity for differentiation and also offers operators a benchmark to use when evaluating vendors.  Furthermore, as with other recent tests, this program is one that other media providers in the telecom industry don't have the time, resources, staff or skills to produce."

Visit lightreading.com to read the report covering ZTE's core router performance today at http://www.lightreading.com/zte100.  The next vendor covered in this series will be Alcatel-Lucent. Light Reading will publish those test results later this month.

Free Registration on Lightreading.com

Becoming a member of http://www.lightreading.com is fast, easy and free. Members can comment on message boards, get updates on live events and access special content areas, such as our Light Reading Rumors section, our 10-year archive of photo slideshows and special features, and our frequently funny Top Ten lists.

Press Contact:
Jennifer Baker
Marketing Director
Light Reading Communications Network
jbaker@lightreading.com

About Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com)

Light Reading is a research-led integrated media company serving the global communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis for more than 300,000 subscribers each month, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading produces targeted communications events and focused one-day conferences each year for cable, mobile, and wireline executives across five continents. As part of the Light Reading Communications Network, Light Reading combines its award-winning online communities and a rich events portfolio with the industry's most trusted telecom research brands, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, to contribute to the only integrated business information platform serving the $4 trillion global communications industry.

About UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com/)

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

AboutEuropean Advanced Networking Test Center (http://www.eantc.com)

The European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) is an independent test lab founded in 1991 and based in Berlin, conducting vendor-neutral proof of concept and acceptance tests for service providers, governments and large enterprises. EANTC has been testing MPLS routers, measuring performance and interoperability, for nearly a decade at the request of industry publications and service providers.

SOURCE  Light Reading, Inc.

Light Reading, Inc.

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

Artificial Life Launches Mobile Games with Turkcell

HONG KONG and BERLIN, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Artificial Life, Inc., (OTCPK: ALIF), today signed a partnership agreement with Turkcell, to launch a wide selection of Java, Android, and Windows Phone 7 mobile games with Turkcell through its App Store, Turkcell Uygulamalar.

GSM-based mobile communication started in Turkey when Turkcell began its operations in February 1994. As of December 31, 2010, Turkcell has made 9.1 billion US dollars worth of investment (including 2G and 3G licenses) in Turkey. As of December 31, 2010, with its 33.5 million subscribers, Turkcell is not only the leading operator in Turkey, but is also the third biggest GSM operator in Europe in terms of subscriber numbers.

Through the collaboration, Artificial Life (ALIF) will launch several titles including: iSink U: Pirates Edition and iSink U.

Further information about the many mobile game titles and other products by Artificial Life can be found at the company's m-commerce portal: http://www.botme.com .

"We are pleased to bring our titles to a broader audience of gamers in Europe through this partnership with Turkcell. We will continue to expand our selling platforms throughout the year delivering top quality games and apps around the globe," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.

About Artificial Life, Inc.

Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTCPK: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. Our EMEA headquarters is in Berlin, Germany. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massively multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.

Facebook: http://www.botme.com/ref/alife-fb
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alifegames
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/artificial_life_inc
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alifegames

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.

For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC., please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel:  +852-3102-2800
Email: ir@artificial-life.com

SOURCE  Artificial Life, Inc.

Artificial Life, Inc.

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

Sky TV Goes Online and Mobile for all 10 Million Customers

LONDON, July 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

           - Sky Go Brings Together Online and Mobile TV in a Single,

                  Simple Service, Free to Sky TV Customers

    From next month, all Sky TV customers will have the opportunity to watch
Sky channels and programmes on PCs, laptops, mobiles and tablets at no extra
charge.

    Available free to all Sky TV customers, Sky Go will provide flexible
access to Sky content across multiple devices including the iPhone, iPad, PC
and Mac. Launching on July 6th, it brings together two existing services:
Sky Player, Sky's online TV service, and Sky Mobile TV, the UK's largest
mobile TV service, with these services rebranded as Sky Go
[http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/sky-go ].

    Offering even more value from the Sky subscription, this will allow
customers to watch live linear channels in line with their subscription
while on the move in the UK and Ireland.

    Sky Go will give customers yet more control and choice over how, when
and where they enjoy Sky. Each Sky home will be entitled to register up to
two devices, through which they can enjoy access to live channels and
selected on-demand content.

    On mobile and tablet devices, customers will be able to access all five
Sky Sports channels, ESPN
[http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/standalone-channels/espn ] and Sky News, with
further channels to be added over time.

    On laptops and computers customers will be able to access more than 30
live channels, including all five Sky Sports channels, Sky Movies, Sky News,
Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts, MTV, Disney, G.O.L.D, Nickelodeon, NatGeo,
History, Eden and ESPN, supported by an extensive library of on-demand
content.

    Sky Go will be available from August to non-Sky TV customers, with
monthly subscriptions priced from GBP15-GBP40. Sky will also remain
available on Xbox and Fetch TV, but will rebrand simply as Sky (currently
Sky Player).

    In time, Sky Go will be supported by Sky's acquisition earlier this year
of The Cloud, a leading public Wi-Fi network that offers wireless access in
over 4,500 public locations, across coffee shops, hotels, restaurants,
public transport hubs and other public spaces. Out-of-home Wi-Fi will
support a higher quality experience for online services including Sky Go and
other high bandwidth services and applications. Fuller details on the roll
out of network, including timings, will be announced in due course.

    Stephen van Rooyen, Deputy MD of Sky's Customer Group, comments:

    "The explosion of smartphones and tablets demonstrates the increasing
consumer demand for accessing entertainment and communicating on the move.
We have already responded to this by offering a range of services, including
live TV, across many new innovative platforms and devices, like laptops and
iPhones.

    "Clearly the consumer appetite is there, and it's growing. In responding
to that, and to create even more value, choice and flexibility for our
customers, we are now going to offer online and mobile access to Sky content
at no extra charge. The future support of a nationwide Wi-Fi network will
help us supercharge that experience further still."

    About Sky

    Sky entertains and excites more than 10.1 million homes through the most
comprehensive multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and
Ireland. Sky has been the UK's fastest-growing broadband and home phone
provider [http://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk ] for the last four years.
Sky also works with dozens of other broadcasters on the satellite platform,
online and on mobile. Sky is now leading the UK into the age of high
definition television with Sky+ HD and has launched Europe's first 3DTV
channel, Sky 3D, as well as Sky Anytime+, its internet delivered video on
demand service.

   
    For more information:

    Matt Beake
    Corporate Communications Manager, BSkyB
    +44(0)207-805-8829
    matt.beake@bskyb.com

Source: Sky TV

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Jabra Expands Award-Winning PRO 9400(TM) Series Line of Office Headsets

User-Friendly Jabra PRO 9450 Helps Businesses Transition to Unified Communications With Ease

NASHUA, N.H., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, a world leader in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions, today announced a new addition to its award-winning portfolio of PRO Series wireless headset solutions -- the Jabra PRO 9450.  Designed for businesses looking to make a smooth transition to Unified Communications in mind, the new PRO Series model makes handling calls from multiple hard and soft phones easier than ever.  The Jabra PRO 9450, which is optimized for Microsoft Lync 2010, will be on display next week at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles.

"As business organizations continue to realize the true value of Unified Communications, the Jabra PRO 9450 is an ideal product for making the transition to combine deskphones and UC softphones," said Pete Fox, President and GM, Jabra North America. "The user-friendly device eliminates the stresses that are associated with making the switch to Unified Communications and offers superior sound quality thanks to state-of-the-art audio technology."

The Jabra PRO 9450 allows users to answer calls in four different ways:  when away from their desks, using the headset; at their desks by pressing a button on the headset base touch pad display; using Jabra Call Manager software; or using computer keyboard shortcuts.  A noise-cancelling microphone ensures that the user's voice is heard clearly, and wideband audio makes incoming calls sound crystal clear.  And with a range of up to 450 feet, the Jabra PRO 9450 frees users up to a new productive, un-tethered work style.

"Microsoft is dedicated to supporting the launch of Lync optimized products, providing a wide range of solutions for customers adopting unified communications platforms," said Kirk Gregersen, senior director, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Corp. "The Jabra PRO 9450 is another example of Jabra developing higher quality audio solutions that are simpler to install, easier to use and targeted at the needs of our mutual customers."

TMC, the world's largest communications and technology community, recently named the Jabra PRO 9470 as a 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award winner presented by its publication, INTERNET TELEPHONY.  The Jabra PRO 9450 incorporates many of the Jabra PRO 9470's award-winning features.

Key specifications of the Jabra PRO 9450 include:

    --  Wideband sound and DSP (digital signal processing)
    --  Noise-cancelling microphone
    --  Headset range of up to 450 feet
    --  Multiuse connectivity for pairing desk phones and soft phones at the
        same time
    --  Up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 46 hours of standby time
    --  Interactive setup wizard for simple pairing
    --  3 wearing styles: headband, earhook and neckband
    --  Headset Weight: 1 oz

The Jabra Pro 9450 is currently available for purchase from any Jabra reseller or to learn more about Jabra's line of office headset solutions and where to buy them, please visit http://www.Jabra.com.

About Jabra

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 850 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.

For further information on the company, please visit http://www.jabra.com.

© 2011 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice)

SOURCE  Jabra

Jabra

CONTACT: John LeRoy, +1-617-585-5791, jleroy@360publicrelations.com, or Sheila Tayebi, +1-617-585-5764, stayebi@360publicrelations.com, both of 360 Public Relations for Jabra

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

STMicroelectronics Introduces Innovative System-on-Chip Enabling Rapid Deployment of DisplayPort 1.2 Interfaces and High-Resolution 3D for Multimedia Monitors

Highly integrated SoC takes multimedia in new directions - delivers extensive support for 2D/3D input formats and display resolutions, while reducing system bill-of-materials

GENEVA, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs, today announced a new highly integrated SoC family with unique integration of comprehensive video and audio inputs, advanced video quality and expanded functionality. The new SoCs have been designed for multi-function premium monitors, public displays, All-in-One PCs and high-performance notebooks.

The first three members of the new multi-media monitor SoC family, STDP9320, STDP9210 and STDP7320, combine a DisplayPort 1.2 receiver and transmitter and a High-Definition Multimedia Interface  (HDMI) 1.4 receiver.  In addition, the STDP9320 and STDP9210 sustain 120Hz 3D Full High-Definition (FHD), very high-resolution WQXGA* and WQHD* display panels, while the STDP7320 supports 60Hz FHD WUXGA* display panels.  The new products include first-of-their-kind features, such as multi-stream, multi-monitor daisy chain support, patented active video window detection, simple end-user accessible firmware updating, and ST's industry-leading Faroudja® imaging technology.

The DisplayPort 1.2 receiver/transmitter enables wider bandwidth data - up to 21.6 Gbps - and multi-stream transmission through a single cable for 'daisy chain' and 'tile' display monitor applications. The HDMI 1.4 receiver supports all mandatory 3D input formats defined by the HDMI 1.4 specifications. Monitor firmware upgrading is made easy for consumers with the patented EZ-FUN (Easy Firmware Upgrade Network) feature, accessed via a simplified On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

The SoC family provides additional digital-video and audio connectivity, such as dual Digital Visual Interface (DVI), analog component, TTL and SPDIF/I2S inputs. Panel interface options are Quad Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) and Internal DisplayPort (iDP) or Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) formats.

The new SoCs integrate features for advanced image quality and usability not typically found in this category of product, including:

    --  Active-Video window detection, which automatically detects and optimizes
        video embedded within Internet multimedia content and applies the
        Faroudja Adaptive Contrast Control II (ACC II),  Active Color
        Management-3D (ACM-3D) and Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR), independently
        from the  panel's main settings;
    --  Non-Uniformity luminance compensation for excellent flat-field
        performance;
    --  Six-axis independent Color Control for correcting or customizing color;
    --  PiP / PaP (Picture in Picture/Picture and Picture)  for watching two
        different video sources simultaneously, which is a benefit of having two
        integrated independent video processors;

Availability

The STDP9320 and STDP9210 (WQXGA and WQHD/ 120Hz FHD) in 521-ball BGA packages are now sampling to early adapter customers. The STDP7320 (WUXGA / 60Hz FHD) will be available for sampling in a 345-ball BGA package in Q4 2011.

About STMicroelectronics

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

    --  WQXGA (Wide Quad eXtended Graphics Array display resolution of 2560 x
        1600 pixels)
    --  WQHD (Wide Quad High Definition display resolution of 2560 x 1440
        pixels)
    --  WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphic Array display resolution of
        1920 x 1200 pixels)

Faroudja is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

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

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

Newport Corporation Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Ophir Optronics Ltd.

Combination Will Create Global Photonics Industry Leader

IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Corporation (NASDAQ: NEWP) today reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ophir Optronics Ltd. ("Ophir"), a global leader in precision infrared optics, photonics instrumentation and three-dimensional ("3D") non-contact measurement equipment.  The consideration to be paid by Newport is $8.43 per share, or a total of approximately $230 million in cash.  The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011, subject to receiving required regulatory approvals, the approval of Ophir's shareholders and other customary closing conditions.  Newport expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to its earnings following the closing.

Robert J. Phillippy, Newport's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very excited to have Ophir join the Newport team.  This transaction will bring together two industry leaders in photonics technology and will create some very exciting growth opportunities for the combined company.  The acquisition will greatly strengthen Newport's position as a global leader in photonics instrumentation and provide a platform for us to enter high growth applications in thermal imaging and 3D non-contact measurement.  Ophir has a history of impressive revenue growth.  Their differentiated technologies, well-respected brands and strong customer relationships are an excellent fit with Newport's strategic agenda.  We expect the addition of Ophir to further strengthen our financial model and enable us to achieve even higher levels of profitability and cash generation."

Ophir (http://www.ophiropt.com) is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, with manufacturing operations in Israel and the U.S. and sales offices in the U.S., Japan and Europe.  Its shares are publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "OPIR".  For the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2011, Ophir had revenue of $111.8 million and operating income of $12.5 million.  For its first quarter ended March 31, 2011, Ophir reported revenue of $30.2 million and operating income of $3.9 million.  Over the five year period from 2006 to 2010, Ophir's compound annual growth rate in revenue was approximately 19%.  For fiscal year 2010, approximately 48% of its sales were to customers in the U.S., 34% to customers in Israel and Europe, and 18% to customers in Asia.  The company has approximately 650 employees worldwide. 

Dr. Yaacov Zerem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ophir Optronics, remarked, "We see this merger as an exceptional opportunity to realize value for our shareholders and create opportunities for our customers and employees.  Newport's products and technologies are very well regarded in the global photonics industry and their worldwide distribution network will allow us to expand our business beyond what we could have achieved as a standalone company.  I look forward to joining the Newport team."

The acquisition will be completed through a merger of Ophir with a newly formed subsidiary of Newport, with Ophir becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Newport following the closing.   

INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL

Robert J. Phillippy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Charles F. Cargile, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host an investor conference call on Friday morning, July 8, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Pacific time) to discuss the proposed acquisition.  The call will be open to all interested investors through a live audio web broadcast via the Internet at http://www.newport.com/investors and http://www.earnings.com.  The call also will be available to investors and analysts by dialing 888-204-4394 within the U.S. and Canada or 913-312-1505 from abroad.  The webcast will be archived on both websites and can be reached through the same links.  A telephonic playback of the conference call will be available beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 8, 2011, and will continue through 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 15, 2011.  The replay can be accessed by calling 888-203-1112 within the U.S. and Canada or 719-457-0820 from abroad.  The replay passcode is 4582277.

ABOUT NEWPORT CORPORATION

Newport Corporation (http://www.newport.com) is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, aerospace and defense/security, microelectronics, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets.  Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in photonics technologies, including lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical components and subsystems and precision automation, to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications.  Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation statements regarding the expected timing of closing the transaction, the expectation that the acquisition will be immediately accretive to Newport's earnings, the statements by Robert J. Phillippy regarding the expected impacts of the transaction on Newport and the expectation that the acquisition will strengthen Newport's financial model and result in   higher levels of profitability and cash generation, and other statements as to potential future events, consequences or results of the transaction.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.  Assumptions relating to the foregoing are inherently speculative and involve judgments and risks with respect to a number of matters that are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Newport and Ophir.  Certain of these judgments and the types of risks that may impact future results or circumstances are discussed in more detail in Newport's Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011 and in Ophir's Annual Report filed with the Israeli Securities Authority for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Although Newport believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate, and future events and results may differ materially from current projections or expectations as described in this press release.  Therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Newport or any other person that results set forth in such forward-looking statements will be achieved.  Newport also undertakes no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent expressly required by applicable law.

SOURCE  Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation

CONTACT: Charles F. Cargile, +1-949-863-3144, investor@newport.com, or Dan Peoples, +1-858-552-8146, Makinson Cowell (US)

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

FilmOn.com Launches Space Program with NASA HD

Largest Internet-Based Television Network Streams Final Shuttle Mission to PC and Mobile

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FilmOn.com Inc., (http://www.FilmOn.com/), the first and largest internet-based high-definition television service, announced today that the much publicized final Space Shuttle Launch will be carried on its Web and Mobile Based IPTV platform for free on the NASA HD Channel.

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Webmasters and site owners can embed the free FilmOn Stream using the embed tag http://www.filmon.com/channel/export/330.

Or viewed from the Web on the NASA HD Channel on http://www.FilmOn.com

iPad, Blackberry and Droid users can also watch without an app by simply surfing to http://www.FilmOn.com and selecting NASA HD.

NASA HD will continue to run follow-up footage to the launch along with their ongoing programming after the Shuttle Launch. NASA HD programming can be accessed on the electronic program guide on FilmOn.com. Along with NASA HD content carried for free on FilmOn.Com, The Pentagon Channel, Weather Nation, France 24 and Russia Today are also carried at no charge on the Filmon.Com channel lineup.

"The last Space Shuttle launch is a momentous occasion that we are privileged to stream in HD to our online television audience. We want to be part of space history that will live in American hearts forever," said Alki David, founder and chairman, FilmOn.com.

Completing their heavy focus in news, FilmOn.com just created and launched the Associated Press Breaking News Channel (AP Breaking News) on its network. FilmOn.com is the first network to create a branded Associated Press channel exclusively utilizing direct feeds from Associated Press TV. Other News Networks FilmOn carries includes France News 24, Al Jazeera, Russia Today and several European and Spanish speaking news channels.

"The AP Breaking News channel provides news the way consumers want news--in realtime from live feeds, without interruption from news anchors or hosts," said Alki David, "Just as we are changing the way consumers watch live TV, we are helping redefine the idea of a 24 hour news channel."

About AP News

AP Television News is the international television division of The Associated Press (http://www.ap.org), the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization. It is the world's leading video news agency, delivering breaking global news, sport, entertainment, technology and human interest video content to broadcasters, online and mobile platforms.

About FilmOn.com Inc.

FilmOn also provides subscribers with the ability to download up to six movies per month from FilmOn's 40,000+ title film library.

FilmOn currently carries more than 60 channels of live content including Fashion TV, Cultra TV, Jewish Life TV, Soundtrack Channel, Weather Nation, My Combat Channel, RockOn TV, X-Treme Sports, NASA HD, Flaunt, Motorz, Wine Channel TV, Macabre theatre and Al Jazeera. FilmOn also carries a number of their own exclusive content channels including FilmOn Movies, Sports, Docu (Documentary), Drama, Horror, and adult content.

FilmOn.com Inc was founded in March 2009 by FilmOn.com Plc, a Berlin-listed company (2F0A-BER) and is operated independently by a dedicated U.S management team with offices in Los Angeles and London.

About Alki David

FilmOn.com's founder and CEO Alki David is a digital media entrepreneur living in London and Beverly Hills. He is a technologist and movie maker who has also acted principal roles in The Bank Job and The Grid. Most recently he produced and stars in the title role of Guido, along with Armand Assante, Billy Zane and Gary Busey. Mr. David is married to swimsuit designer and fitness model Jennifer Stano.

Contact:
Sue Charmin
877-733-1830
press@filmon.com

SOURCE  FilmOn.com Inc.

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Esri Aeronautical Solution--Airports GIS Package Now Available

Software Suite Helps Airports Comply with FAA Regulations

REDLANDS, Calif., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Esri Aeronautical Solution--Airports GIS Package is now available as a free download for Esri Aeronautical Solution users. This software configuration suite was specifically developed to help US airports comply with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airports GIS data management and submission requirements.

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Published by FAA in 2009, Advisory Circular 150/5300-18B established a comprehensive digital data standard. As part of the standard, Airports GIS requires US airports to submit accurate and high-quality GIS data that will be subjected to quality checks. US airports face challenges in submitting data that complies with these new mandates without the need for reworking. The Esri Aeronautical Solution--Airports GIS Package provides airports and the consultant community with an integrated toolkit of automated GIS functionality. The solution includes preconfigured products that make the collection, management, quality control, and submission of airport data more efficient, resulting in time and cost savings.

As the Airports GIS program continues to mature, Esri plans to expand and update Aeronautical Solution support for this initiative with new tools and templates, which will also be available via download at the ArcGIS Resource Center.

For more information regarding Esri Aeronautical Solution support for Airports GIS, visit esri.com/airportsgis.

About Esri

Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.

Esri, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, ArcGIS, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

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Esri

CONTACT: Matt Freeman of Esri, +1-909-793-2853, ext. 1-4391, press@esri.com

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

AmTRAN Launches JVC-Branded HDTV Line

Top flat-panel TV maker to market new HDTV line in North America that combines high quality picture with high quality audio

IRVINE, Calif.,July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AmTRAN Video Corporation (AVC), a subsidiary of AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd. (AmTRAN), a top manufacturer of flat-panel TVs globally, today announced  the launch of a new JVC high-definition television (HDTV) line for the North America market. The new BlackCrystal(TM) series of JVC HDTVs are the first products to be made available under a licensing agreement announced in October 2010 between AmTRAN and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC), an operating company of JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc. (JVC Kenwood.)

The agreement combines the brand power of JVC, a renowned global brand known for its technological prowess and product quality, and the reputation of AmTRAN, a global top-three manufacturer of HDTVs and a supplier of top brands. Through its AVC subsidiary, AmTRAN is responsible for production and sales, bringing a legacy of innovative product design, competitive manufacturing and engineering, quality assurance, and procurement capability.

The new BlackCrystal(TM) series of JVC HDTVs was previewed during the July 4th weekend, with a featured promotion on JVC's high definition LED billboard in New York City's Times Square. Product will be available nationally through select national consumer electronics chains and through select retailers the third week of July.

The JVC BlackCrystal(TM) series will feature LCD and E-LED models in four sizes -32", 37", 42" and 47" - and boast superior picture and sound quality. Each model will provide an unequalled user experience with the price-performance value today's consumers demand. AVC plans to introduce additional models to the U.S. market in larger sizes with connected and 3D HDTV features under the JVC brand later this year.

"The BlackCrystal line represents a visible upgrade in picture quality from most HDTV models in the typical retail product mix, with a distinct point of differentiation - superior sound quality with XinemaSound(TM), a unique audio design," said Tom Paterniti, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AVC. "We look forward to making the JVC BlackCrystal series of HDTVs 'The Center of Your Entertainment.'"

Learn more about The JVC BlackCrystal(TM) series at http://tv.jvc.com/index.jsp.

About AmTRAN Video Corporation

AmTRAN Video Corporation (AVC) is a subsidiary of AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd., a top LCD TV manufacturer specializing in design and production of high quality LCD monitors and LCD/LED TVs, audio products and LED lighting. AVC is located in Irvine, California, and is licensed by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC), for the manufacturing, sales, distribution and marketing of JVC High Definition Televisions for the North America market.

About JVC Kenwood

JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc. (JVC Kenwood) was established as a joint holding company on October 2008 through the management integration between Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and Kenwood Corporation (Kenwood). By the integration of these two historic companies, a unique AV specialty corporate group with video technologies, audio technologies, wireless communication technologies, and entertainment software was born in Japan. Its trade name will be changed to JVC KENWOOD Corporation to promote the group's integration as an integrated corporation, while accelerating its strategy for profitable growth.

    Contact:      Bob Dirkes
                  Tech Image (for AVC)
                  847.279.0022 x237
                  Bob.Dirkes@techimage.com

SOURCE  AmTRAN Video Corporation

AmTRAN Video Corporation

Web Site: http://tv.jvc.com/index.jsp

NASA Launches New App for Android

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has launched the free NASA App for Android (TM), a new application designed for mobile devices that run the open source Android platform. 

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The NASA App is available for free on Android Market((TM)) at:

https://market.android.com

"The NASA App for iPhone and iPad has been a phenomenal success with over five million downloads so far," said Jerry Colen, NASA App project manager at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. "Making a version of the NASA App for Android has been the number one request from users. We are delighted to fulfill this request and put NASA's amazing content into the hands of millions of Android users around the world."

The NASA App for Android showcases a huge collection of NASA content, including images, videos on-demand, live streaming video from NASA Television, mission information, feature stories and breaking news. Users also can find sighting opportunities for the International Space Station and track the current positions of spacecraft currently orbiting Earth. App users also easily can share NASA content with their friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter or via e-mail.

For more information about the NASA App for Android, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasaapp

Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google permission.

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CONTACT: Grey Hautaluoma, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202-358-0668, grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov; or Rachel Hoover, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., +1-650-604-4789, rachel.hoover@nasa.gov

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

MedPage Today Announces Relationship with The American Heart Association

"Cardiovascular Daily" Newsletter from MedPage Today Will Begin Rolling Out Robust Content to AHA's Online Users

NEW YORK, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyday Health, Inc., a leading publisher of health information, and the American Heart Association, the largest voluntary non-profit organization fighting cardiovascular disease, announced today that they have joined forces  to bring the latest cardiovascular news to healthcare professionals.  MedPage Today, an Everyday Health property and the fastest-growing medical news professional website (comScore), will develop a daily cardiovascular newsletter that will be distributed via e-mail to AHA online registrants.   The e-newsletter, "Cardiovascular Daily," which will launch in July 2011, will provide healthcare professionals with robust, in-depth coverage of breaking cardiovascular news.  Distribution of the MedPage Today-produced "Cardiovascular Daily" will be accomplished in phases to reach over 200,000 healthcare professionals who have opted-in to receive news via AHA's website, AmericanHeart.org.

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By combining the AHA and MedPage databases "Cardiovascular Daily" will reach a highly targeted cardiology audience - making it the leading news source for professionals in the cardiovascular community.  With its award-winning team of medical journalists, and multimedia producers, MedPage Today publishes comprehensive daily coverage of cardiovascular news as well as analysis of legislative and regulatory news from Washington that impacts cardiology professionals. 

"MedPage Today is pleased to meet the needs of healthcare professionals across the nation, and this new relationship with The American Heart Association significantly increases our reach in the cardiology sector," said Robert Stern, founder of MedPage Today and Publisher, Professional Division, Everyday Health, Inc. (Everyday Health acquired MedPage Today in December 2010).  "Currently, we reach more than one-third of all physicians online," he added.   

The popular website, http://www.MedPageToday.com, is the premiere news service for physicians that delivers a clinical perspective on the breaking medical news that their patients are reading.  The new Cardiovascular Daily electronic newsletter will also provide marketers in the cardiovascular sector an effective and highly targeted medium in which they can partner with MedPage Today. 

Marketers can contact Scott Wolf at SWolf@EverydayHealthInc.com to learn about strategic sponsorship opportunities with MedPage Today and the Cardiovascular Daily.

About Everyday Health

Attracting over 28 million monthly unique visitors (source: comScore), Everyday Health, Inc., is the largest provider of online health solutions. The company offers consumers, healthcare professionals and marketers with content and advertising-based services. Its broad portfolio of websites and mobile applications span the health spectrum - from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings. Everyday Health offers the tools, community, and expert advice people need to live healthier lives, every day. Everyday Health was founded in 2002 by CEO, Ben Wolin, and President, Mike Keriakos.

About MedPage Today

MedPage Today is a leading news organization serving healthcare professionals. The company's daily, peer-reviewed news coverage delivered via the web and several mobile applications allows healthcare professionals to put breaking medical news into practice. MedPage Today also offers coverage of health conferences from around the world in almost any specialty, and physicians can access live video interviews and dialogues to encourage conversation and better health outcomes.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Our mission is to build healthier lives by preventing, treating and defeating these diseases - two of America's leading killers. We fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit http://www.heart.org.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Perciballi, Vice President, Public Relations, Everyday Health, Inc., +1-646-728-9777 office, +1-646-476-1245 mobile, jperciballi@everydayhealthinc.com

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

Berkery Noyes Releases First Half M&A Report for the Online & Mobile Industry

NEW YORK, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Online & Mobile Industry.

The report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the segment across 1st Half 2011 and compares it with activity for the four previous sixth-month periods from 2009-2010.

According to Berkery Noyes research, the Online & Mobile Industry's robust growth over the past two and a half years continued across the last six months. Total volume in 1st Half 2011 increased by 23 percent over the previous six-month period, from 643 transactions to 788. Total transaction value increased even more significantly, climbing from $28.5 billion in 2nd Half 2010 to $43.3 billion in 1st Half 2011, a 52 percent jump.

Price multiples rose in step with this increasing activity, with 1st Half 2011 Online & Mobile transactions commanding a median EBITDA multiple of 15.3 and a revenue multiple of 2.1. Both of these numbers represent 30-month highs for the segment.

Google, Inc. remained acquisitive in the sector, purchasing 11 companies over the first half of the year, bringing its two-and-a-half year total to 39. The firm's most recent purchases represented a wide range of companies and technologies in the Online & Mobile sector, including social network analytics, search engines, and messaging services.

The largest transaction during 1st Half 2011 was Microsoft Corporation's announced acquisition of Skype Technologies SA from an investor group led by Silver Lake Partners for $9.08 billion.

Unique among investment banking firms, Berkery Noyes combines independent strategic research and industry intelligence with senior sector specific banking expertise. Long having been an innovator in database and research technology in M&A, Berkery Noyes has committed itself to providing more expansive and more current information on the acquisition activity in its sectors.

A copy of the First Half 2011 Online & Mobile Services Industry M&A Report is available at the Berkery Noyes website.

About Berkery Noyes

Berkery Noyes is an independent investment banking advisory firm servicing the information industry. Focused on middle-market corporations and financial sponsors, Berkery Noyes is committed to delivering a comprehensive array of industry-leading advisory services. Since its founding by Joseph W. Berkery in 1983, the firm has worked with corporate clients to grow through acquisition, divest non-core assets, and maximize shareholder returns through strategic transactions and restructurings. For private owners, Berkery Noyes helps create liquidity and execute timely exit strategies that achieve the personal and professional objectives. For more information, visit http://www.berkerynoyes.com.

SOURCE  Berkery Noyes

Berkery Noyes

CONTACT: Dan Mahoney, http://www.csg-pr.com, +1-970-405-8060, dmahoney@csg-pr.com

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

BMW 6 Series Convertible to Feature the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System

Announcing the second in-car sound system developed by Bang & Olufsen for world-renowned car manufacturer, BMW

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of exclusive high quality audio and video products, together with BMW, luxury German auto manufacturer, announce the fall 2011 arrival of the BMW 6 Series Convertible (as well as the previously announced BMW 6 Series Coupe) with the new Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound System feature.  In March 2011, the two global brands first announced its collaboration surrounding the BMW 6 Series Coupe, which would be the first BMW car model to feature the Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system. Today, the two brands are enthusiastic to report yet another model car will feature the custom built, high performance sound system from Bang & Olufsen, of which both model cars with the B&O system upgrade option will arrive in US BMW showrooms this fall 2011.

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"We at Bang & Olufsen are proud to present the latest example of our car sound system, for a vehicle as unique as the all new BMW 6 Series. The cooperation between BMW and Bang & Olufsen is a true win-win for our customers and we very much look forward to bringing this latest, joint audio product to the market. This enables the numerous Bang & Olufsen fans - among BMW drivers -  to experience the same Bang & Olufsen sound experience as they do at home," says Tue Mantoni, CEO of Bang & Olufsen.

"We are eager to extend the Bang & Olufsen tradition of high quality performance and impeccable design to BMW customers in the U.S.," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.  "As BMW's brand values' mirror Bang & Olufsen's vision of producing the ultimate customer experience while creating long-lasting user impressions; we are hopeful to attract new B&O enthusiasts through this strong brand alignment with BMW in North America."

High-end sound meets high-end technology

With 12 active loudspeakers driven by 1,000 watts of power, the Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system for the BMW 6 Series Convertible has all the power it needs to deliver rich, convincing sound. Each of the five tweeters is paired with a mid-range loudspeaker to deliver a homogeneous loudspeaker set-up, while the two potent subwoofers located under the front seats are directly mounted to the body of the car. This BMW-patented design eliminates vibrations from the subwoofers to produce an even cleaner sound performance.

The patented Bang & Olufsen Acoustic Lens Technology also plays its part, distributing sound horizontally with 180 degrees of dispersion to give the best possible acoustic experience from anywhere in front of the speaker. On closer inspection, the acoustic lens cover reveals an additional mid-range loudspeaker that delivers perfectly balanced sound throughout the cabin.

Under the skin, the all new system also incorporates Dynamic Sound Optimization, which uses sound data gathered from a microphone mounted in the cabin to constantly adjust the sound according to conditions outside the car, such as rain and changing road surfaces.

For the BMW 6 Series Convertible, an additional sensor automatically instructs the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) of the sound system to adapt the sound performance to suit the altered ambient cabin conditions, whenever the soft top is raised or lowered.

In addition, two distinct sound modes integrated into the all new system create two quite different sound experiences. Studio Mode produces a wonderfully vibrant sound stage that reproduces sound as the artist intended, while the new Expanded Mode widens the sound stage to give passengers the impression that they are in a much larger space.

High-end design

The new design of the new Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system for the BMW 6 Series Convertible is more than a match for the great sound. With a clean, yet distinctive style that is perfectly integrated into the BMW interior design approach, the new system has a range of impressive design features that discerning consumers have come to expect, as well as some that are unique to this model, such as the Floating Frame solid aluminum grills. Special mountings separate grill from frame, giving the illusion that the grill is floating in mid-air. This space between the grill and frame also houses small LEDs that cast light subtly into the cabin when the system is activated.

The combination of light and sound is most impressively demonstrated when the system is activated. A loudspeaker cover in the center of the dashboard silently lifts to reveal the large acoustic lens while the embedded LED lights simultaneously turn on - a process we call Light Orchestration.

Also unique to the new system is the 'Perl Glanz' (Pearl Gloss) color and large-diameter, machine-drilled holes that appear in perfect alignment from any angle. As well as maximizing airflow through the grills, the large holes and overall grill appearance perfectly match the edgy, clean interior lines of the BMW 6 Series. For an added touch of refinement, the Bang & Olufsen name has been laser engraved onto the surface of the majority of the grills.

A framework for the future

The Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system for the BMW 6 Series Convertible is a perfect match of clean, high-end design and impeccable levels of quality. It balances the integration of proven technology and innovation to deliver a system that meets the exacting standards of a car as prestigious as the BMW 6 Series Convertible.

The Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system is available as an upgrade option in both the BMW 6 Series Coupe and BMW 6 Series Convertible.  The BMW 6 Series Coupe will first arrive in October 2011 in BMW showrooms across the country, followed by a late fall arrival for the BMW 6 Series Convertible with the B&O high-end Surround Sound system option.

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.

For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.

Bang & Olufsen Automotive offers its partners car audio systems with unprecedented sound quality and listening pleasure for the driver and passengers. In addition to the company's traditional craft skills within manufacturing and aluminium finishing, the systems incorporate the radical synthesis of emotional appeal and technological performance that has long been the hallmark of Bang & Olufsen.

Bang & Olufsen Automotive launched its first car audio system in 2005, and will continue to innovate and refine together with its partners within the automotive industry.

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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, PR Consultant of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847-590-4920, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

Web Site: http://www.bang-olufsen.com

Watch the 2011 Copa America Matches on Your iPhone, iPad and Android with Official App from SPB Software

ST PETERSBURG, July 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, collaborates with
mTraffic, a transmission rights holder of the Latin America championship, to
provide live broadcasting of the 2011 Copa America matches on Android,
iPhone and iPad devices for a series of countries.

    SPB Software has developed a TV client which allows users to be on top
of all Copa America events in real time. The application also offers a
Video-on-Demand channel that includes game plays, goal scoring, and exciting
historical moments. The viewer can re-watch all the highlights after the
game. Copa America Official App provides transmission of the match in
English and Spanish.

    SPB Software is known for SPB TV - the best in class solution for
watching live mobile TV and video on demand that covers 100% of existing
mobile devices with 3G and desktop platforms on the market. SPB TV is
extremely popular among users and counts more than 7 million subscribers
worldwide.

    The Copa America Official App was created as a white label solution for
content providers based on SPB TV.

    Pricing and Availability

    Official 2011 Copa America application for Android, iPhone and iPad
devices is available in the series of countries* from the Apple AppStore and
Anroid Market for $2.99

    Further Information and Downloads

    Download Official 2011 Copa America application from Android Market:

    https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spb.tv.mtraffic

    Download Official 2011 Copa America application from Apple AppStore:

    http://itunes.apple.com/app/copa-america-tv/id444726973?mt=8

    SPB TV product page

    http://www.spb.com/products/tv

    SPB TV for Phone Makers, Wireless Carriers and Content Owners:

    http://www.spb.com/oems/mobile-tv.html

    * See the list of countries where Official 2011 Copa America application
is available in official press-release:
http://www.spb.com/press/pressreleases/2010/dec17.html

    About mTraffic (http://www.mtraffic.com.br)

    MTraffic is the digital branch of Traffic Group, focused in mobile
marketing and interactive entertainment, developing creative and innovative
multiplatform solutions. The Traffic Group is active in Latin America, North
America, Europa and Asia, taking to local consumers the major football
competitions of the Americas.

    About SPB Software (http://www.spb.com [http://spb.com ])

    SPB is a leading brand in mobile software, standing for a unique line of
popular consumer products and partnerships with the world's most innovative
handset makers and wireless carriers. SPB Software is the maker of the
world's single number one bestselling mobile application - SPB Mobile Shell.

    Follow SPB Software on Twitter:

    http://twitter.com/spb_software

    Connect with SPB Software on Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/spbsoftware

        Media Contact:
    Jenny Pyatko
    pr@spb.com
    +7-812-335-6993

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Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Breaks New Ground With Exclusive Made-for-Twitter Adventure, July 12-15

SpongeBob Social Media Event, The Ice Race Cometh: A Twitter-Tale, Culminates with Brand-New Primetime Episode, "Frozen Face Off," Airing Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants will flood the Twitter-verse with the first-time-ever debut of an original story created exclusively for the social networking site. The Ice Race Cometh: A Twitter-Tale, was conceived and developed for Twitter by the SpongeBob SquarePants writing team and will run from Tuesday, July 12, to Friday, July 15. The story will be told via multiple tweets and images throughout each day to set scenes and advance the action involving SpongeBob and his friends as they prepare for The Bikini Bottom Great Sleigh Race. The Ice Race Cometh serves as a prequel to "Frozen Face Off," the brand-new, prime-time SpongeBob television episode, premiering Friday, July 15, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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"SpongeBob's fan base is so broad that about a third of its audience is adults, so we wanted to extend the show's magic to new places like Twitter so those fans can experience it," said Roland Poindexter, Senior Vice President of animation and current series, Nickelodeon. "SpongeBob is already a big deal in the social media space, with 25 million Facebook fans, and we hope his Twitter debut will drum up some extra excitement for all the people who love him and the show."

As the Bikini Bottom gang debuts their original Twitter tale - a first for the social media site and SpongeBob - fans will be able to watch the story unfold and track the characters via a Twitter List or a custom tab on the SpongeBob Facebook page.

The Ice Race Cometh: A Twitter-Tale begins with a tweet from Bikini Bottom Action News: an anonymous "wealthy entrepreneur" offers a cool million clams to the winner of The Bikini Bottom Great Sleigh Race. Several competitors chime in, including SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton and even Gary, about their preparations for the race. The messages fly back and forth, with contestants 'trash talking' one another right up to the moment when the race is about to begin.

SpongeBob is no stranger to social media. In January, Nickelodeon broke new ground with the Facebook premiere of an original animated program, "Trenchbillies," in advance of its TV debut. Nickelodeon currently has more than 84 million fans on Facebook across all of its pages, and SpongeBob himself has amassed 25 million, more than The Beatles and President Obama.

In the July 15 primetime TV special, "Frozen Face Off," Bikini Bottom is buzzing with excitement as the town prepares for a sleigh race sponsored by an anonymous donor. But the gang's dreams of winning the $1 million prize come to a screeching halt when they discover Plankton's scheme to steal the Krabby Patty formula during the race. SpongeBob and his friends must work together to navigate through the icy tundra and past a menacing snow mollusk before Plankton gets his hands on Mr. Krabs' secret formula.

Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon. The series has been the number-one animated program with kids 2-11 for more than 10 consecutive years and over the past several years, it has averaged more than 100,000,000 total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks. Syndicated in 171 markets in 36 languages, it's the most widely distributed property in MTV Networks' history.

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

SOURCE  Nickelodeon

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Nickelodeon

CONTACT: Tori Fernandes, +1-212-846-4942, Tori.Fernandes@mtvstaff.com, Maria Poulos, +1-212-846-6283, Maria.Poulos@nick.com

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

Glowpoint Completes Acquisition of Assets From Avaya

Acquisition Increases Capacity for Glowpoint's Cloud Managed Video Services

MURRAY HILL, N.J., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW), a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, today announced that on June 30, 2011, it completed the transaction (as previously disclosed in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings) to acquire certain assets that Avaya used in its "Managed Service for Video" offering.

Glowpoint issued 769,049 common shares to Avaya as consideration for the assets. The assets acquired include telepresence and video conferencing endpoints and network infrastructure utilized to deliver cloud managed video services for enterprise customers. These assets will be deployed and integrated into Glowpoint's Open Video(TM) cloud architecture to provide enhanced capacity to Glowpoint's Cloud Managed Video Services enterprise customers.

As previously announced, Glowpoint and Avaya entered into a Master Services Agreement to collaborate on the development and delivery of cloud managed video services.

Links

    --  Glowpoint on Twitter
    --  SEC 8K Filing
    --  Avaya and Glowpoint Master Services Agreement press release

About Glowpoint

Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW) provides cloud managed video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality video conferencing and telepresence service as simple as the Internet, between any endpoint, network and business. Using the Open Video(TM) cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries - to realize the full value of visual communications.

To learn more please visit http://www.glowpoint.com.

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    Glowpoint, Inc.            Glowpoint, Inc.
    +1 973-855-3411, ext.
     2028                      +1 973-855-3411, ext. 2037
    dpodrabsky@glowpoint.com   jmcgovern@glowpoint.com
    http://www.glowpoint.com          http://www.glowpoint.com

SOURCE  Glowpoint, Inc.

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Glowpoint, Inc.

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

Trevera Launches Operations, Including Systems Integration, Staff Augmentation, and Support Services

Helping Southern California and U.S. Companies Leverage Oracle-Based Systems and Information Technology to Achieve Strategic and Operational Objectives

IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevera, Inc. today announced it has launched its systems integration, staff augmentation, and support services to serve companies of all sizes with Oracle-based systems in Southern California and throughout the U.S.  Trevera was founded by the same expert Oracle professionals that founded Abaris, Inc. in Irvine, CA.

Drawing on their decades of collective experience in the Oracle space, Trevera founders, Michael Bilotta, Sean Chawla, and Manoj Chawla, bring proven senior-level capabilities in areas such as enterprise solutions architecture, engagement /project management, resource augmentation, database / applications administration, managed services and the overall Oracle ecosystem.

"This officially confirms our commitment to be known as a different type of consulting and support organization," said Michael Bilotta, CEO of Trevera. "In a market where customers typically experience frustration with technology, Trevera turns that frustration into knowledge and results that can be leveraged."

"Our mission is straightforward," said Bilotta.  "It's to engage the fusion between technology and business in ways that allow organizations to capitalize on attainable value."

Although the enterprise application industry continues to consolidate in structure, the nature of its products continues to grow in complexity and magnitude.

"Our customer philosophy embodies a pragmatic methodology that leverages the tools and approaches that are clearly proven, while continuing to enhance new, more innovative methods that demonstrate tangible benefits. The ultimate goal is to help organizations better manage technology and eliminate the frustrations, ambiguities and inefficiencies that keep them from deriving the most benefit from their technology investment," said Bilotta.

By closely matching customer requirements with qualified skill sets, and by offering customer service, account support and executive sponsorship that is overlaid with Oracle expertise, Trevera intends to increase the overall customer value proposition to levels rarely seen in this space.

Underlying Trevera's support capabilities are approaches that consistently add value, such as blended support models, virtualization, leveragingManaged Services Automation (MSA), and proactive monitoring. Trevera's support also integrates with Trevera's solution and resource augmentation capabilities.  Trevera's 360 degree focus on the system life cycle allows organizations to benefit from expertise that applies to all stages of this cycle, regardless of where the organization is at during any given point in time.

More information about Trevera's services can be found at http://www.trevera.com.

About Trevera, Inc.

Trevera helps clients leverage information technology to achieve strategic and operational objectives. Trevera provides solutions, resources, and support for Oracle products including Oracle Databases, E-Business Applications, and other Oracle products. Trevera provides long-term partnerships built on integrity, senior-level expert executive support, and consistent reliability.

SOURCE  Trevera, Inc.

Trevera, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Bilotta, CEO of Trevera Solutions, Inc., +1-949-754-4241, michael.bilotta@trevera.com

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

FEMA and Ad Council Los Angeles Leadership Committee Encourage Southern Californians to Prepare for the Possibility of a Major Earthquake via http://www.ReadyLA.org

TV, radio, cable, outdoor and print PSAs to help raise awareness to "Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed."

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, the leading producer of national public service advertisements (PSAs) in the nation, announced today in partnership with the organization's Los Angeles Leadership Committee, that they will be encouraging all local media outlets to provide significant support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) and the Ad Council's localized Emergency Preparedness campaign this summer.

"In Los Angeles, we have a civic responsibility to become better prepared for a long overdue earthquake that is predicted to strike along the San Andreas fault," said Scott Remy, Chief Communications Officer at Nestle USA, member of the Ad Council's Board of Directors and Los Angeles Leadership Committee.  "If we can help create a culture of preparedness," he added, "we'll be on the road to recovery sooner."

According to Chris Ipsen, Division Chief at the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department, "We estimate that 75 percent of Southern Californians are not prepared for a major earthquake or disaster."  Ipsen oversees the content-rich http://www.ReadyLA.org which is available in English and Spanish.

The Los Angeles Leadership Committee is encouraging all media throughout Southern California to run the localized PSAs from July through Labor Day.

Other members of the Ad Council Los Angeles Leadership Committee include:

    --  Sue Johenning, EVP, Group Director, Local Broadcast, Initiative
    --  Don Corsini, President/GM, KTLA-TV
    --  Greg Ashlock, President/GM, Clear Channel Radio
    --  Stephen Carver, Senior Vice President/Market Manager, CBS Radio
    --  Alberto Mier y Teran, Vice President/GM, KMEX-TV & KFTR-TV
    --  Brock Thompson, Regional Vice President, Adlink & Time Warner Cable

This Ad Council localized effort is part of the Ready campaign that is now in its eighth year.  The goal of the campaign is to encourage, educate and empower Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Created pro bono by advertising agencies Cramer-Krasselt and The Vidal Partnership, the campaign'snational TV, Radio and Print PSAs have been localized to Los Angeles in both English and Spanish and encourage viewers, listeners and readers to visit http://www.ReadyLA.org to learn detailed ways to become prepared.

"We are pleased to be working in collaboration to bring earthquake preparedness to the forefront of the minds of Southern Californians," said Darryl J. Madden, Director of FEMA's Ready Campaign. "Preparedness is a shared responsibility.  This is a great opportunity for us to educate individuals and families on the steps they can take now toward building communities that are more resilient to all hazards."

The Ad Council Los Angeles Leadership Committee was developed in September, 2007 to assist the Ad Council in identifying the most critical social issues throughout Southern California and addressing the community's needs through localized strategies.  Past campaign selections have included Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, High School Dropout Prevention and Foreclosure

Prevention.

Per the Ad Council's model, all of the localized PSAs will run and air in advertising time and space that is donated by the media.

The Ad Council

The Ad Council (http://www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies. The Ad Council addresses issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well-being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

SOURCE  The Ad Council

The Ad Council

CONTACT: FEMA, News Desk, +1-202-646-3272; or Lisa Cullen, Ad Council, +1-202-331-5052

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

Verizon Brings Tampa Bay the Next Generation of FiOS TV With More Interactivity and Personalization Features

Company Uses Customer Input to Create More Than 25 Innovative Upgrades to Its Powerful FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide Operating System

TAMPA, Fla.,July 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Verizon continues transforming the way people enjoy and interact with TV by introducing the next generation of its FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide (IMG) to subscribers in the company's six-county Florida service area.

Introduced in 2007, the FiOS TV IMG was the first broadband platform to pull together content from broadcast TV, the Internet and users' own personal media into one media-management system.  It's since evolved into an in-depth, interactive TV experience, with applications for advanced/intuitive search, social networking, Internet video, personal media streaming, high-definition music, remote DVR controls, account management and billing functions, multi-screen/mobile viewing and much more. (To see how the IMG evolved, click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/34800970@N05/5839279534.)

The company used customer feedback gained from its product development labs, field trials and social media forums to create many of the more than 25 new upgrades to FiOS TV's advanced IMG that debuted in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday (July 7).  The enhancements include greater personalization and customization, easier navigation, deeper search, bigger storage options and optimization for new 3D technology.  To learn more about the customer participation in the development of the IMG's new capabilities, view this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehPRr0-LFA.

"Customers are at the center of everything we do, and that includes how we develop our products and services," said Eric Bruno, vice president of product management for Verizon.  "FiOS TV isn't about passive video watching - it has evolved into an entertainment and information destination.  Our new generation of FiOS TV is all about increased interactivity, ease of use, simplicity of design and high tech made easy.

FiOS TV customers can learn more about the upgrades on the FiOS TV Central website.  A short video highlighting some of the more notable changes can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/verizon?feature=mhum#p/u/6/iqQSE3TpbS8.

Highlights include:

    --  3D content software, which automatically detects when a customer tunes
        to a 3D program or channel and instantly changes the necessary settings
        for watching those programs on a 3D television set.

    --  DVR enhancements, which give FiOS TV customers more control with the
        following:
        --  DVR chaptering, giving viewers DVD-like capabilities to jump ahead
            or resume viewing at a particular moment of recorded programming by
            using on-screen thumbnails in 10-minute increments, providing more
            visual navigation.
        --  Multi-hub DVR, which turns any DVR or HD set-top box in the home
            into a "hub," allowing customers to record and manage DVR settings
            from any room in the home, provided one of the DVRs is a multi-room
            DVR.
        --  eSATA external storage device compatibility, available with most
            FiOS TV DVRs, allowing for increased overall storage capacity.
            eSATA hard drives can be purchased at most consumer electronics
            stores and will automatically record customer selections once
            plugged into the DVR.
        --  New "play all" and "delete all" options, allowing customers to play
            episodes back-to-back and automatically delete all episodes of a
            show with the push of a button.

    --  Personalization features, which let FiOS TV customers enjoy
        entertainment on their own terms, including:
        --  New parental control options that make monitoring children's viewing
            even easier, with the ability to block out portions of programming
            by rating during key hours of the day, like homework time, and
            schedule certain times for Parental Controls to be automatically
            turned on and off for greater flexibility.
        --  Guide customization, enabling a variety of settings, with a mini
            guide on the bottom of the screen, a half guide on the right side of
            the screen, and a full guide with a look at more hours of scheduled
            programming.

    --  Improved search capabilities, which provide a smarter search function
        that predicts what the customer is looking for and automatically
        provides potential matches.  FiOS TV customers also can filter and sort
        by channel, and more easily locate favorite programs.

Verizon's FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide can be accessed with the FiOS TV remote control or by using Verizon's FiOS Mobile application, which turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device into a remote control for a FiOS HD set-top box, making parental controls, customized interactive applications and program recording options easy to access.

"As customers explore the richness of their FiOS TV service, they'll find an easy-to-manage, highly interactive, technologically advanced offering unlike anything available in the marketplace today, delivered over the ultimate, advanced network," said Bruno.  "We're erasing technology boundaries to free customers to benefit from everything they're looking for in entertainment - at home and on the go."

The next-generation FiOS TV is built upon a long series of innovations, including:  Flex View and FiOS TV Online, which extend FiOS TV beyond the home to the Internet and a range of mobile devices; free interactive applications including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, HSN Shop By Remote, TMZ and others; Media Manager, which allows customers on their TVs to access personal photos, music and videos from their computers; and In-Home Agent, which frees customers to use simple online tools to diagnose and resolve a range of service issues.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter  and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

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 mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 104 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 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: Bob Elek, +1-813-978-6786, bob.elek@verizon.com, or Kevin Laverty, +1-425-917-7042, kevin.laverty@verizon.com

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

Verizon Brings Pittsburgh the Next Generation of FiOS TV With More Interactivity and Personalization Features

Company Uses Customer Input to Create More Than 25 Innovative Upgrades to Its Powerful FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide Operating System

PITTSBURGH, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon continues transforming the way people enjoy and interact with TV by today introducing the next generation of its FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide to subscribers in the company's greater Pittsburgh service area.

Introduced in 2007, the FiOS TV IMG was the first broadband platform to pull together content from broadcast TV, the Internet and users' own personal media into one media-management system.  It has since evolved into an in-depth, interactive TV experience, with applications for advanced/intuitive search, social networking; Internet video; personal media streaming; high-definition music; remote DVR controls; account management and billing functions; multi-screen/mobile viewing and much more. (To see how the FiOS TV IMG has evolved, click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/34800970@N05/5839279534).

The company used customer feedback gained from its product development labs, field trials and social media forums to create many of the more than 25 new upgrades to FiOS TV's advanced IMG that debut in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday (July 7).  The enhancements include greater personalization and customization, easier navigation, deeper search, bigger storage options and optimization for new 3D technology.  To learn more about the customer participation in the development of the IMG's new capabilities, view this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehPRr0-LFA .

"Customers are at the center of everything we do, and that includes how we develop our products and services," said Eric Bruno, vice president of product management for Verizon.  "FiOS TV isn't about passive video watching -- it has evolved into an entertainment and information destination.  Our new generation of FiOS TV is all about increased interactivity, ease of use, simplicity of design and high tech made easy."

FiOS TV customers can find out more about the upgrades on the FiOS TV Central website.  A short video highlighting some of the changes can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/verizon?feature=mhum#p/u/6/iqQSE3TpbS8.

Highlights include:

    --  3D content software, which automatically detects when a customer tunes
        to a 3D program or channel and instantly changes the necessary settings
        for watching those programs on a 3D television set.

    --  DVR enhancements, which give FiOS TV customers more control with the
        following:
        --  DVR chaptering, giving viewers DVD-like capabilities to jump ahead
            or resume viewing at a particular moment of recorded programming by
            using on-screen thumbnails in 10-minute increments, providing more
            visual navigation.
        --  Multi-hub DVR, which turns any DVR or HD set-top box in the home
            into a "hub," allowing customers to record and manage DVR settings
            from any room in the home, provided one of the DVRs is a multi-room
            DVR.
        --  eSATA external storage device compatibility, available with most
            FiOS TV DVRs, allowing for increased overall storage capacity.  The
            eSATA hard drives can be purchased at most consumer electronics
            stores and will automatically record customer selections once
            plugged into the DVR.
        --  New "play all" and "delete all" options, allowing customers to play
            episodes back-to-back and automatically delete all episodes of a
            show with the push of a button.

    --  Personalization features, which let FiOS TV customers enjoy
        entertainment on their own terms, including:
        --  New parental control options that make monitoring children's viewing
            even easier, with the ability to block out portions of programming
            by rating during key hours of the day, like homework time, and
            schedule certain times for Parental Controls to be automatically
            turned on and off for greater flexibility.
        --  Guide customization, enabling a variety of settings, with a mini
            guide on the bottom of the screen, a half guide on the right side of
            the screen, and a full guide with a look at more hours of scheduled
            programming.

    --  Improved search capabilities, which provide a smarter search function
        that predicts what the customer is looking for and automatically
        provides potential matches.  FiOS TV customers also can filter and sort
        by channel, and more easily locate favorite programs.

Verizon's FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide can be accessed with the FiOS TV remote control or by using Verizon's FiOS Mobile application, which turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device into a remote control for a FiOS HD set-top box, making parental controls, customized interactive applications and program recording options easy to access.

"As customers explore the richness of their FiOS TV service, they'll find an easy-to-manage, highly interactive, technologically advanced offering unlike anything available in the marketplace today, delivered over the ultimate, advanced network," said Bruno.  "We're erasing technology boundaries to free customers to benefit from everything they're looking for in entertainment -- at home and on the go."

The next-generation FiOS TV is built upon a long series of innovations, including Flex View and FiOS TV Online, which extend FiOS TV beyond the home to the Internet and a range of mobile devices; free interactive applications including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, HSN Shop By Remote, TMZ and others; Media Manager, which allows customers to access on their TVs personal photos, music and videos from their computers; and In-Home Agent, which frees customers to use simple online tools to diagnose and resolve a range of service issues.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter  and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

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 mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 104 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 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: Lee Gierczynski, +1-412-633-5574, lee.j.gierczynski@verizon.com, or Kevin Laverty, +1-425-917-7042, kevin.laverty@verizon.com

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

Vayen Solutions GmbH Announces Launch of Pitcher

The new eDetailing software is available for Apple iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook today for the life sciences industry. For more information, please visit pitcherapp.com.

ZURICH, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss boutique software engineering company Vayen Solutions GmbH is proud to introduce Pitcher, a new mobile eDetailing solution that's set to transform the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industries. Running on Apple iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook, the eDetailing and CLM app makes sales reps' lives infinitely easier.

With Pitcher, sales reps can keep and access all product information in one convenient location - they will not have to carry around multiple reports, brochures or other documents. A company can give its sales reps access to the latest marketing materials and visual aids using Pitcher, ensuring that their presentations are up-to-date.

Sales reps can easily tailor their presentations to individual physician needs using Pitcher, even offline. They can skip and rearrange their slides, as well as pick certain content based on the time frame they have. In any case, key messages are never lost and can be accessed by the sales rep using the auxiliary remote app during a detail.

Pitcher helps enhance the presentation itself by turning it into a dynamic experience. Physicians can interact with the tablet - looking closely at graphics, accessing hotspots for additional information - making the detail a memorable and enjoyable one. Post-detail; physician can complete a survey about the detail and even order samples directly within the app.

Pitcher integrates seamlessly with CRM systems already in place, such as SalesForce.com. If companies aren't already using a CLM or CRM application, they can utilize Pitcher's analytics dashboard. These statistics will track not only the location and duration of details but also what sales reps are including in their presentations. Additionally, the stats will collect valuable information on target physicians.

Please visit http://www.pitcherapp.com for a more detailed look at Pitcher's many features or download a demo from the iTunes App Store - http://www.itunes.com/apps/Pitcher - to experience each feature up close.

Media Contact:
Alexandra Sabelnikova
+41 43 535 77 90
a.sabelnikova@vayen.ch

SOURCE  Vayen Solutions GmbH

Vayen Solutions GmbH

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