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Fleettracking.com Places Businesses in the Driver's Seat

VALENCIA, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveView GPS, Inc. announced this week the launch of its new fleet tracking service - Fleettracking.com - that focuses on business to business (B2B) vehicle tracking.

Fleettracking.com provides hardwired GPS vehicle trackers and portable battery-powered GPS tracking devices to businesses, nationwide. Its devices are compatible with droids and iPhones; the service is not just web-based.

"Any business that wants to effectively manage and monitor employees and its vehicles will benefit from this fleet tracking service," says George Karonis, president of LiveView GPS. "In addition, we offer back-end development for customers who need to integrate this service into their system." 

Six reasons to use a GPS fleet tracking system include: reduced fuel costs; improved customer service; reduced payroll costs; elimination of moonlighting/side jobs; increased employee accountability; and increased driver safety.

"While there are many vehicle tracking devices out there," says Karonis, "few offer the easy-to-use features that we do."

The web user interface system is easy to use and "how to" videos guide the user every step of the way. Additionally, live support is always available.

The control panel is the hub of the action and allows easy access to all features and functions of this GPS user tracking system.

Features include: a map overview which is updated every five to 10 seconds; map control; a devices tab that enables the user to customize their map view; a report tab that lets the user obtain reports online or via email; an alert system; a search tab to help users easily find locations; dispatch and directions; an address editor; live support; and historical playback which is available for the previous 90 days. 

About Fleettracking.com

Fleettracking.com is a leading telematics supplier of fleet and GPS-tracking technologies.  With thousands of devices deployed across the United States, small and large businesses will reap the benefits that only fleet tracking can provide.

So, whether a business has assets that are powered or unpowered, stationary or mobile, indoors or outdoors, Fleettracking.com is ready to provide a GPS tracking solution designed specifically for that business's application.

Interested businesses may get a free demo and more information at: http://www.Fleettracking.com .

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SOURCE  LiveView GPS, Inc.

LiveView GPS, Inc.

CONTACT: George Karonis of LiveView GPS, Inc., +1-661-294-6805, info@liveviewgps.com

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

PRV Aerospace Closes Acquisition of Quality Forming, LLC

TORRANCE, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PRV Aerospace, LLC ("PRV Aerospace"), a portfolio company of Platte River Ventures, announced today that it had acquired the outstanding equity of Quality Forming, LLC ("QFI") in partnership with QFI's senior management. Located in Torrance, California, QFI is a manufacturer of large and complex, high-value precision sheet metal components and assemblies for the aerospace industry.

"The highly specialized capabilities of QFI and its platform positions fit well with our existing businesses and the strategic direction of PRV Aerospace," said Richard Wood, CEO of PRV Aerospace. "We look forward to partnering with the QFI management team and employees to build on the company's excellent reputation and to further expand the range of products and services PRV Aerospace offer to its customers."

"We are pleased to continue to support PRV Aerospace's organic growth and acquisition strategy," said Greg Sissel, Managing Director of Platte River Ventures. "PRV Aerospace continues to broaden its strategic importance throughout its customer base and is rapidly improving its position as a critical supplier to the world's leading aerospace and defense companies."

Senior debt financing for the transaction was provided by Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger, Fifth Third Bank and KeyBank National Association as Joint Lead Arrangers and Co- Syndication Agents, BBVA Compass as Documentation Agent and Columbia State Bank and Wells Fargo. Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP served as legal counsel to Platte River Ventures and PRV Aerospace.

About PRV Aerospace, LLC

Headquartered in Everett, WA, PRV Aerospace is a precision manufacturer of flight critical components for the commercial aerospace and defense industries. Through machining of hard metals, alloys and aluminum, fabrication of sheet metal and production of complex assemblies, PRV Aerospace manufactures parts for the most successful existing and next generation commercial aviation and defense programs. For more information on PRV Aerospace, LLC, please visit http://www.prvaerospace.com.

About Quality Forming, LLC

Located in Torrance, California, QFI is a unique manufacturer of large complex, high-value precision sheet metal components and assemblies for the aerospace industry with few competitors that can match its skilled labor and process capabilities. For over 35 years QFI has been a leading innovator in the advancement of metal forming processes including hot, hydro and stretch forming and is one the few manufacturers in the U.S. to offer titanium hot forming. For more information on Quality Forming, LLC, please visit http://www.qfinc.com

About Platte River Ventures

Based in Denver, Colorado, Platte River Ventures is a private equity firm focused on investing in small and middle market operating companies with enterprise values between $10 million and $200 million. The firm seeks investments where it can leverage its principals' operating expertise to help build significantly larger enterprises through both internal growth and complementary acquisitions. With more than $300 million of committed capital, the firm focuses on investing in the aerospace, industrial and energy services, metals, chemicals, agriculture and industrial minerals sectors. For more information, please visit http://www.platteriverventures.com.

SOURCE  PRV Aerospace, LLC

PRV Aerospace, LLC

CONTACT: Richard Wood of PRV Aerospace, LLC, +1-425-356-1369, rwood@prvaerospace.com; or Gregory A. Sissel  of Platte River Ventures, +1-303-292-7303, gsissel@platteriverventures.com

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

Yamaha Motorsports Enhances Website

http://www.yamaha-motor.com Now Provides Easier Navigation and More Engaging Content

CYPRESS, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motorsports Group of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has enhanced its consumer facing website: http://www.yamaha-motor.com.  Based on direct customer feedback, the enhanced site provides a better user experience with easier navigation, more engaging content, and above all, allows consumers to more quickly access the information they want about Yamaha Motorsports products.

The redesigned site features a new layout, larger images and full screen videos, and streamlines navigation by categorizing products such as motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, Side-by-Side vehicles and snowmobiles.  A new Parts & Accessories section provides more information and direct access to Genuine Yamaha Parts and Accessories along with GYTR performance parts and Genuine Star Custom Accessories.

"Yamaha stands for quality and performance, and now the millions of annual online visitors will see that same focus carry over to our enhanced website," said Dave Byer, Division Manager for the Yamaha Internet Marketing Group.  "The redesigned site is more visual and the navigation is streamlined providing easier access to information, photos and videos highlighting Yamaha's broad range of motorsports products."

To visit the new version of the Yamaha Motorsports website go to: http://www.yamaha-motor.com

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is a leader in the motorsports market. The company's ever-expanding product offerings includes ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Van Holmes
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
(714) 761-7370
van_holmes@yamaha-motor.com

SOURCE  Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Web Site: http://www.yamaha-motor.com

IBM Microprocessors to Power the New Wii U System from Nintendo

ARMONK, N.Y., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it will provide the microprocessors that will serve as the heart of the new Wii U(TM) system from Nintendo.  Unveiled today at the E3 trade show, Nintendo plans for its new console to hit store shelves in 2012.

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The all-new, Power-based microprocessor will pack some of IBM's most advanced technology into an energy-saving silicon package that will power Nintendo's brand new entertainment experience for consumers worldwide. IBM's unique embedded DRAM, for example, is capable of feeding the multi-core processor large chunks of data to make for a smooth entertainment experience.

IBM plans to produce millions of chips for Nintendo featuring IBM Silicon on Insulator (SOI) technology at 45 nanometers (45 billionths of a meter). The custom-designed chips will be made at IBM's state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor development and manufacturing facility in East Fishkill, N.Y.

The relationship between IBM and Nintendo dates to May 1999, when IBM was selected to design and manufacture the central microprocessor for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) system. Since 2006, IBM has shipped more than 90 million chips for Nintendo Wii systems.

"IBM has been a terrific partner for many years.  We truly value IBM's commitment to support Nintendo in delivering an entirely new kind of gaming and entertainment experience for consumers around the world," said Genyo Takeda, Senior Managing Director, Integrated Research and Development, at Nintendo Co., Ltd.   

"We're very proud to have delivered to Nintendo consistent technology advancements for three generations of entertainment consoles," said Elmer Corbin, director, IBM's custom chip business. "Our relationship with Nintendo underscores our unique position in the industry -- how we work together with clients to help them leverage IBM technology, intellectual property and research to drive innovation into their own core products." 

Built on the open, scalable Power Architecture base, IBM custom processors exploit the performance and power advantages of proven silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology. The inherent advantages of the technology make it a superior choice for performance-driven applications that demand exceptional, power-efficient processing capability - from entertainment consoles to supercomputers.

CONTACT:  Mike Corrado, +1-914-766-4635, mcorrado@us.ibm.com

SOURCE  IBM

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ROHM Introduces Industry's First Multi-Touch Controller for Resistive Touchscreens

Less expensive than conventional capacitive touchscreen control; internal CPU supports dual-touch gesture sensing without external resistors; built-in compensation circuits facilitate volume manufacturing

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new BU21023/BU21024series of high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers is now available from ROHM Semiconductor. These new controllers are the industry's first to enable multi-touch (two-point) operation and intuitive gesture control, including pinching, spreading and rotating - previously possible only with more expensive capacitive touch systems.

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The increasing functionality and sophistication of electronic devices drives the demand for touchscreens which are preferred for their ease of use and versatility. In addition they enable direct interaction without the need for input devices. Resistive touchscreens account for over 75% of the touchscreen market, due in large part to their lower cost and higher precision when compared to capacitive technologies. Another advantage is that they allow operation with fingernails or even while wearing gloves, unlike capacitive touchscreens that require a conductor or dielectric.

"Touchscreen panels are used in a wide variety of applications, including cellular telephones and car navigation systems," said Nick Ikuta, ROHM, Sr. Technical Marketing   Manager. "The functionality of electronic devices is increasing day by day and operation by touch panel is increasingly shifting toward pinch, spread and other intuitive finger gestures. Until now, in order to actualize functions like these, electrostatic capacitance type touchscreens were the only choice. With the new BU21023/BU21024 series, conventional 4-wire resistive touchscreen designs can be easily expanded to include dual-touch." 

The BU21023/BU21024 series ICs integrate a dedicated analog circuit and CPU for precise two-point coordinate and gesture detection. A calibration function is also built-in that minimizes the effects of panel variations during production as well as fluctuations in touchscreen device characteristics caused by temperature variations or time-based degradation.

    Pricing(small OEM
     qty.):                US$3.30 [BU21023MUV]
                           US$3.30 [BU21023GUL]
                           US$3.30 [BU21024FV]
    Availability:          Samples Now
    Delivery:              12 weeks ARO

About ROHM Semiconductor:

ROHM Semiconductor is an industry leader in system LSI, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest in semiconductor technology. ROHM's proprietary production system, which includes some of the most advanced automation technology, is a major factor in keeping it at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturing industry. In addition to its development of electronic components, ROHM has also developed its own production system so that it can focus on specific aspects of customized product development. ROHM employs highly skilled engineers with expertise in all aspects of design, development and production. This allows ROHM the flexibility to take on a wide range of applications and projects and the capability to serve valuable clients in the automotive, telecommunication and computer sectors, as well as consumer OEMs.

For more information, editors should contact:

ROHM Semiconductor
Nobuyuki (Nick) Ikuta,
Sr. Technical Marketing Manager
6815 Flanders Drive, Ste 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-625-3600
Email: nikuta@rohmsemiconductor.com

Agency Contact
WelComm, Inc.
Greg Evans, P.E.
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 858-279-2100
Email: greg@welcomm.com

SOURCE  ROHM Semiconductor

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ROHM Semiconductor

Web Site: http://www.rohm.com/us

Disc Makers and the Music Player Network Team Up to Offer Free Guide to Home Recording

PENNSAUKEN, N.J., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Disc Makers, the leading independent CD and DVD manufacturer, has partnered with Music Player Network to create The Musician's Guide to Recording. This free guide includes articles and interviews designed for anyone involved in home audio recording.

The Musician's Guide to Recording is a free resource for independent musicians. The guide can be requested at http://www.discmakers.com/request/Special_MPN.asp

"This free publication is packed with tips about music recording," said Disc Makers President Tony van Veen. "Whether you're a musician, engineer, or producer, you'll benefit from the Musician's Guide to Recording's in-depth information about writing, recording, mixing, mastering, and more."

Included in this recording guide:

    --  Tips for setting up a killer home studio
    --  Recording Great Guitar Tones
    --  Top producers share their studio secrets
    --  Recording lead vocals for maximum impact
    --  34 steps to crafting dynamite mixes
    --  Essential home studio mastering tips & techniques
    --  Strategies for modern music marketing

About Disc Makers

In business since 1946, Disc Makers is the nation's leading independent CD & DVD manufacturer, offering a wide variety of products and services, including state-of-the-art automated printers and duplication systems as well as complete CD & DVD duplication, CD & DVD replication and custom disc packaging for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. The company's state-of-the-art facilities are outfitted with the latest graphic, printing, and CD & DVD replication equipment and products, as well as in-house studios for mastering and post production, DVD and CD-ROM multimedia authoring, and award-winning graphic design. Disc Makers manufactures and distributes a large selection of disc duplication and printing systems, as well as a full line of recordable media and disc packaging supplies. The company also offers a variety of additional services including download cards, posters, and music distribution. Disc Makers' main office and plant is located near Philadelphia in Pennsauken, NJ, and the company has regional offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Nashville, Boston, Houston and Puerto Rico.

SOURCE  Disc Makers

Disc Makers

CONTACT: Steven Spatz, Vice President, Marketing, Disc Makers, +1-856-663-9030, sspatz@discmakers.com

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

BravePoint Announces Version 4.0 of the Pro2(TM) Enterprise Suite

New version features highly anticipated enhancements

NORCROSS, Ga., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BravePoint®, Inc. today announced the release of version 4.0 of its Pro2(TM) Enterprise Suite, part of the Pro2 product line consisting of Pro2SQL, Pro2Oracle, and Pro2Pro.

The Pro2 Enterprise Suite of replication products enables users to gain access to mission critical data from their Progress-based system, quickly and easily without disruption to normal business operations or risk to the stability of the transactional database.

Clients have long enjoyed the benefits of Pro2 products, but version 4.0 brings some exciting new advantages. "We now have over 100 customers of Pro2 replicating from over 300 Progress data sources. This version has many enhancements specifically requested by them," says Terry Mays, Product Manager for the Pro2 Suite.  "Not only does this version meet many of our clients' requests, but it also supports our strategic mission for this product suite as a global enterprise solution," Terry added.

The latest version features multi-threading capability, WAN capability, improved data mapping (including an auto-mapping option), Oracle support and more.

    --  Multi-Threading Capability
        --  Five threads capable of being used in any fashion

    --  WAN Capability
        --  Full WAN-based support for implementation and replication
        --  AppServer awareness

    --  Data Mapping
        --  Improved functionality; new auto-mapping option added
        --  Ability to "exclude" items via editable Table/Field mapping
        --  Built-in database connection awareness enhances mapping information

    --  Oracle Support
        --  New capability utilizes larger Oracle commit statements for faster
            throughput
        --  Utilizes native Oracle bulk load for enhanced performance

About BravePoint

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, BravePoint®, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, training, and application development to a variety of clients worldwide. Since 1987, BravePoint has applied business experience and technology expertise to improve customers' profitability and competitiveness in the Progress® (NASDAQ: PRGS) market. BravePoint is a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK, http://www.chpk.com). For more information about BravePoint, please visit http://www.bravepoint.com.

For more information, contact: Barbara Ware Marketing Director 770-449-9696 bware@bravepoint.com

SOURCE  BravePoint, Inc.

BravePoint, Inc.

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

TV3 Chooses Mirial ClearSea for Broadcasting Breaking News

MILAN, June 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     TV3, the Catalonian television group, has included ClearSea among its
broadcasting technologies in order to minimize the time to transmit very last
news.

    "We use Mirial ClearSea mainly to place video call to our international
journalists," said Francesc Mas Peinado, Telecommunications Engineer at TV3.
"It offers us a very easy way to connect with them and, combined with our
studio equipment, we can offer live news instantly from anywhere."

    ClearSea provides a state-of-the-art Mac and PC desktop video client and
brand new mobile client for Android devices and iOS with the ability to
seamlessly connect any standards-based SIP/H.323 device.

    "Being easy to download, install, connect and use, Mirial ClearSea is the
perfect solution for live news" added Mr. Mas Peinado.

    "ClearSea is built to offer a turn-key solution to customers" said
Cristoforo Mione, VP Marketing at Mirial. "Thanks to its standards-based
approach it's a perfect fit for any company regardless of market the
organization belongs to."

    For further information visit http://www.mirial.com or
http://www.tv3.cat.

    About Mirial

    Mirial is a pioneer in software-only personal video conferencing since
1999. The company portfolio includes a comprehensive set of products enabling
interactive audio/video services on IP networks and professional,
standards-based HD video conferencing. Mirial products and solutions are
available at the company's sales representatives and resellers worldwide. For
further information: http://www.mirial.com

    About TV3

    Televisio' de Catalunya, S.A. (TVC) is the public television
broadcaster of Catalonia. Founded in 1983 with the mission of restoring the
Catalan language and culture to their rightful place, it is today Catalonia's
main communication medium and the TV network that is most watched by the
country's citizens. For further information visit http://www.tv3.cat

    Chiara Menesatti, press@mirial.com, +39-0226627811

Source: Mirial s.u.r.l.

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ClearCube Technology Unveils New CD7422 DB9 Digital Fiber Zero Client with Serial Port

New PCoIP Zero Client Showcases ClearCube's Customization Service

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearCube Technology, the leader in virtual desktop products for cloud computing, rack mounted secure workstations and blade PCs, today announced the launch of the Cloud Desktop 7422 DB9 Digital Fiber PCoIP® Zero Client and the ClearCube Zero Client Customization Service.

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The ClearCube CD7422 DB9 Zero Client was developed at the request of a large government agency that required the DB9 serial connector in order to connect to the peripherals in their environment.  They also required a zero client that connects directly to their digital fiber network with an SFP module.  ClearCube delivered this industry first solution and at the same time showcased the ClearCube Zero Client Customization capabilities.

"Standard zero clients may require an enterprise or IT organization to upgrade peripherals or require the purchase of adapters that create points of failure and add to the capital expense of a virtual desktop deployment," said Randy Printz, CEO of ClearCube Technology. "We've implemented agile manufacturing processes that enable us to meet the exact requirements of the customer and their environment and therefore simplify the deployment and reduce the total cost of ownership."

Customers that have peripherals that require special connectors or network environments can configure their ClearCube Zero Client to their exact specifications.  Optional features include, but are not limited to, custom case, CAC readers, Smartcard readers, 10/100/1000 Mbps digital fiber connections as well as DB9 serial connectors.

"ClearCube continues to deliver innovative and robust solutions based on our PCoIP protocol," said Dan Cordingley, President and CEO of Teradici Corporation. "Their ability to deliver to the customers' specifications has positioned them to take full advantage of the VDI adoption growth curve."

To learn more about the ClearCube CD7422 DB9 as well as other VMware Ready zero clients, contact your authorized ClearCube reseller, visit http://www.clearcube.com or call 1-866-652-3500.

About ClearCube

ClearCube Technology is the pioneer and market leader in centralized and virtual computing, hardware and management software. By deploying ClearCube Blade solutions, customers have dramatically reduced their support costs while improving the security and availability of their computing infrastructure. Customers in the financial services, government, education, healthcare, commercial and manufacturing industries all rely on ClearCube Blade PCs and Virtual Desktops for secure, reliable and energy efficient computing. For more information, visit http://www.clearcube.com

Media Contacts:

Jeff Fugitt
ClearCube Technology
v. 512.652.3238
e. jeff.fugitt@clearcube.com

Catherine Seeds or Caitlin New
Ketner Group (for ClearCube)
v. 512.794.8876
e. clearcubepr@ketnergroup.com

SOURCE  ClearCube Technology

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ClearCube Technology

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

Radical Publishing Announces Debut of DAMAGED

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Radical Publishing in association with Sam Worthington's Full Clip Productions is proud to announce the debut of its new series, Damaged, which hits store shelves August 3rd, 2011.

This new crime series iscreated by Michael and John Schwarz of Full Clip Productions, and written by Eisner Award-winner David Lapham (Stray Bullets).  Damaged is illustrated by Dennis Calero (Cowboys & Aliens) with cover art by acclaimed artist Alex Maleev. 

Damaged tells of the story of two brothers, Frank and Henry Lincoln, long estranged after a violent event in their shared past forces them apart. Over the course of 35 years, the brothers pursue separate paths to enforcing justice.... Frank, an upright citizen, becomes a distinguished veteran of the San Francisco police department, while Henry, a hardened vigilante, enforces the sort of justice the law is not allowed to. As the brothers approach retirement, each attempts to train a younger protege in his image to take on the mafia underworld that corrupts the city by the bay.  Sparks fly as the same crime scene and political powers bring the two brothers face to face on different sides of the law.

Check out more Damaged announcements on R News, Radical's Facebook Page and Twitter feeds!

About Radical Publishing: Radical Publishing is a division of Radical Studios, a leading multimedia company producing award-winning print, digital, and motion picture content, including Hercules, Last Days of American Crime, and Legends. The company was founded in 2007 by Barry Levine and Jesse Berger.  For more information, visit http://www.radicalstudios.com, or contact Teddy Cabugos at teddy@radicalpublishing.com.

SOURCE  Radical Publishing

Radical Publishing

CONTACT: Josh Berger, josh@interconnectedworldwide.com, for Radical Publishing

New Point of Load DC-DC Power Converter Delivers 20A for Military/Avionics Systems

Tiny 1.075 in2 Package Delivers 90% Efficient, Hermetic DC Power

BLACKSBURG, Va., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VPT, Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE: HEI-A) (NYSE: HEI), expanded its line of point of load (POL) DC-DC power converters today with the introduction of a new 20A module. The DVPL0520S is a non-isolated, synchronous, regulated buck converter that steps down power at the point of use with up to 90% efficiency.

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With modules now ranging in output from 3A to 20A, VPT is the only manufacturer to provide power designers with a complete set of POL DC-DC converters that are specifically designed for use in rugged military and avionics power systems.

"Our point of load converters provide power with efficiencies typically greater than 90% plus typical weights of less than 16 grams in true hermetic packaging. This provides power designers with an extremely small, extremely efficient, and extremely reliable set of converters with which to distribute power to the point of use on an aircraft, in a military vehicle, or any other rugged duty system," explained Michael J. Bosmann, Sr. Vice President of VPT.

The DVPL 20A module can be used alone or in conjunction with multiple POL DC-DC converters all powered from a single isolated high power DC-DC converter, such as VPT's 50W DVHE Series. Specifications include:

    --  Up to 20A (66W) power output
    --  User adjustable output voltage from 0.8V to 3.4V
    --  Operates from 5V nominal input
    --  Up to 90% efficiency
    --  Fault tolerant design with magnetic feedback - no optoisolators
    --  Output inhibit control
    --  Very low output noise
    --  Tiny size - 1.075" x 1.075" x 0.270" and light weight (16g max)
    --  Over current and short circuit protection
    --  Wide case temperature operating range of -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C
        with full performance
    --  Environmental screenings available, including MIL-PRF-38534
    --  Meets MIL-STD-461C and MIL-STD-461D EMC requirements when used with VPT
        DC-DC converters and EMI filters
    --  Manufactured in a facility qualified to ISO-9001 and certified to
        MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-STD-883
    --  A component of the High Efficiency, Reliability Optimized (HERO)
        distributed power system offered by VPT.

The DVPL0520S is available immediately at a price of $215.32 per unit in OEM quantities.

For a datasheet, technical product overview video, efficiency diagrams, and additional product information, please visit the VPT website at http://www.vpt-inc.com.

About VPT and HEICO

VPT, Inc., part of the HEICO Electronic Technologies Group, leads the industry in providing innovative DC-DC power converters, EMI filters, and custom engineering services for avionics, military, and space applications. VPT can deliver its patented power solutions in a fast timeframe, with certified quality, at a comfortable cost. Every day, organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, the United States Air Force, and many more depend on quality solutions from VPT to power critical systems. Whether on the ground, in the air, or beyond, VPT provides the power driving critical missions today. For more information about VPT, please visit the web site at http://www.vpt-inc.com.

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI) is engaged primarily in certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries through its Hollywood, FL-based HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. subsidiary and its Miami, FL-based HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. subsidiary. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and airmotives as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide in addition to medical, telecommunication and electronic equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit the web site at http://www.heico.com.

    Contact:  Michelle Manson
              Marketing Communications Mgr.
              425.353.3010
              mmanson@vpt-inc.com
              Twitter: VPTnews

SOURCE  VPT, Inc.

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VPT, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.vpt-inc.com

Mushkin Announces Next Generation SSDs

Chronos Series Solid State Drives offer ultra-high-performance in multiple applications

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mushkin, Inc., (http://www.mushkin.com), a global leader in high-performance computer products, today announced "Chronos", a new solid state drive series based on the SandForce SF-2281 processor. This series will be Mushkin's first utilizing the SATA Revision 3.0 protocol, providing 6 gigabits per second of bandwidth. The Chronos Series is comprised of two types of products: "Chronos" and "Chronos Deluxe". Chronos Deluxe SSDs utilize high-speed NAND flash memory and are ideal for enthusiasts or those in audio/video production who require the greatest possible bandwidth. Chronos SSDs offer asynchronous flash memory and provide users with eye-opening SSD speed and functionality at a value-oriented price.

"This new series of SSDs is the latest in Mushkin's long history of solid state storage products. This is an area in which we have made great strides and our Chronos SSD line will continue this tradition. Users who are ready for SATA III now, or are planning to upgrade down the road, will not find a better drive in terms of performance and price." - Brian Flood, Mushkin director of product development.

SandForce, Inc., developer of the controller used in all Chronos SSDs, states the following: "SandForce is pleased that Mushkin has chosen to introduce their next generation SSDs with the latest SandForce SSD Processors," said Jeremy Werner, director of marketing at SandForce. "Their end customers will greatly benefit from the enhanced user experience with the breakthrough performance of the SF-2281 utilizing the new 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 interface."

The Chronos SSD series are blazing fast drives with up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write throughput. IOPS will measure up to an astounding 90,000 with 4K random write transfers. Reliability and maintenance features include the SandForce DuraWrite(TM), RAISE(TM) (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements), Recycler (Garbage Collection), Intelligent Wear Leveling, Read Disturb technologies and Enhanced ECC using BCH and up to 55 bits per 512 byte sector. These additional SSD optimizations ensure that Chronos SSDs are the most comprehensive and reliable SSDs available.

Chronos Series SSDs cover the range of price and performance better than any previously released technology. With something to offer for both the most demanding applications as well as a high-performance value solution, Chronos SSDs help people get more from their computer.

Availability is expected later in June 2011.

About Mushkin

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, Mushkin provides performance-enhanced computer products to users worldwide. Mushkin products include a line of enhanced power supplies and complete selection of memory upgrades for desktops, notebooks and servers. Since the company's founding in 1994, Mushkin has received numerous awards and commendations for quality, reliability and technical excellence. For nearly 15 years, Mushkin has been dedicated to helping overclockers, gamers, IT managers, digital artists and mobile professionals enhance their computing experience by providing reliable, high-performance products. Please visit us on Facebook and Youtube:

http://www.facebook.com/MushkinInc

http://www.youtube.com/user/MushkinInc

SOURCE  Mushkin, Inc.

Mushkin, Inc.

CONTACT: Wade Shiflett, Marketing Director of Mushkin, Inc., 1-800-596-1868

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

Free Talking Widget by Acapela Group: Personalise Your Own Chatty Spot

MONS, Belgium, June 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - 'A widget is a stand-alone application that can be embedded into third
party sites by any user on a page where they have rights of authorship'

    The talking widget, brought to you by Acapela Group, is all that PLUS the
voice. It is about bringing fun, audio content to your page, in
the language and voice of your choice. Just pick your favourite from
Acapela's large repertory of voice personalities and animate your site with
speech.

    Customize the color, type in a short message to welcome your visitors,
alter the size of the app, then copy and paste the few lines of code to
have your own talkative spot on your blog or webpage, for free.

    Use the cheerful voices of Acapela?s ingenious talking widget to support
you in your language learning with some words or phrases. Perhaps to
animate your blog or to read simple messages that you would like to hear
rather then read... It's up to you to make it speak the way you like.

    Get yours at http://www.acapela-group.com/text-to-speech-widget-blog.html

    Acapela Talking widget uses Acapela text to speech solution which
allows any written text to be converted into speech, in real time. For more
information about Acapela Group, the bespoke voice solution expert,
http://www.acapela-group.com. For more fun, have a walk on
http://www.acapela.tv.

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

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

Source: Acapela Group

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

Lunarline Now Offers CNSSI 4012 Certification in their Training Program

Lunarline recently announced that it offers the CNSSI 4012 Certification, in addition to their current NSTISSI 4011 and 4015 Certifications

ARLINGTON, Va., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunarline's courseware now officially meets all of the requirements of the Committee on National Security Systems, National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior Systems Managers (CNSSI 4012) certification.  Additionally, the coursework continues to meet the standards for the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals and System Certifiers (NSTISSI 4011 and 4015 certifications).  Students receive a certificate for successful participation in each course, in addition to the ability to claim 40 hours of Continuous Professional Experience.

Students are able to receive their CNSSI 4012 certificate by taking just one of Lunarline's following six classes:

    --  DIACAP Hands-On In-Depth 3 Day,
    --  DIACAP Hands-On Intensity 4 Day,
    --  DIACAP Validator Workshop 5 Day,
    --  Applying the FISMA/NIST Risk Management Framework In-Depth 3 Day,
    --  Applying the FISMA/NIST Risk Management Framework Intensity 4 Day, and
    --  Applying the FISMA/NIST Risk Management Framework/800-53 Security
        Controls Validator 5 Day.

"We are very excited to offer these certifications to our students.  These certifications demonstrate that our courses meet the cyber security learning requirements of a National Committee with membership from the National Security Agency and twenty other Federal agencies," said Dr. Tom Augustine, Lunarline's Director of Cyber Security Education.

Lunarline's training is presented by qualified and certified instructors with extensive hands-on DIACAP, FISMA/NIST, and CNSS experience.  All of Lunarline instructors have a minimum of five years experience in cyber security and IA, all have provided compliance and technical support on at least five qualified projects for the different DoD and/or Federal agencies, and all have successfully passed the Lunarline Train-the-Trainer course.

Lunarline's primary training facility is located in Arlington, VA.  Lunarline also offers a mobile option to teach at client site with as little as 6 students.  For course descriptions, dates, and more information, visit http://www.lunarline.com or call Melissa Dawson at (571) 481-9307.

About Lunarline

Lunarline is a leading provider of cyber security solutions, specialized IA services, and certified security training to all US Federal Government (Civilian, DoD, and IC), as well as to customers in selected commercial markets.  Lunarline is a VA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that has been appraised at CMMI® Level 2, certified in ISO 9001: 2008, has a DCAA approved accounting system, ranks in the top 2% of D&B Rating, and has an approved Earned Value Management (EVM) system.  Lunarline offers certificate programs with CNSS (NSTISSI 4011, CNSSI 4012 and NSTISSI 4015) certified cyber security and privacy training courseware.  Lunarline is a recipient of the DOT Cyber Security Excellence Award, the Cyber Warfare Forum Initiative 5-Start Training Award, and was named as one of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Inc. 5000.

LUNARLINE: SOLUTIONS BUILT ON SECURITY(TM)

For more information, visit http://www.lunarline.com.

ContactMelissa DawsonDirector of Cyber Security TrainingMelissa.dawson@lunarline.com(571) 481-9307

SOURCE  Lunarline

Lunarline

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

appMobi Optimizes HTML5 for Mobile Game Development

appMobi acquires TapJS to add social networking and engagement capability; eliminates HTML5 speed concerns with new DirectCanvas(TM) technology

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LANCASTER, Pa., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E3 Expo -- appMobi (http://www.appmobi.com) today unveiled several game creation enhancements to its HTML5 mobile app development platform.  With today's announcement, appMobi has addressed the biggest question facing developers considering HTML5 for mobile game development - is HTML5 fast enough to create quality games?

appMobi is introducing DirectCanvas(TM), a new technology that accelerates the HTML5 canvas element, speeding graphic rendering by up to an astounding 500 percent, making HTML5 suitable for programming any type of mobile game.  Other appMobi enhancements include a JavaScript achievements engine, in-game payments functionality and multimedia-capable push messaging - all designed to make development of  boundless mobile games fast and easy through the use of HTML5.

"Games are the most complex of all applications to conceive and build and game developers take full advantage of all available resources of the devices they program for: processor, memory and storage," said Sam Abadir, chief technology officer of appMobi.  "Game development is not for the faint of heart; games must run quickly, include fluid movement and tightly synch the visual and sound elements.  If we can build a framework for easily developing cross platform mobile games, we can create a framework for developing any application.  And we've done it. Boom! There goes the neighborhood."

Engagement is a key element in the success of mobile games, and appMobi recognized the need to offer engagement modules as part of its HTML5 game development feature set. In May, the company acquired all the assets and personnel of TapJS, a leading provider of social engagement services for HTML5 and JavaScript-based games.  The TapJS technology will augment appMobi's existing HTML5 mobile development environment by adding proven engagement enhancements like leaderboards, badges, FaceBook/Twitter integration, and player challenges. appMobi does not expect any changes for existing game developers using the TapJS services. 

"The appMobi mobile app platform now offers HTML5 game developers a compelling one-stop-shop to create, build, deploy, monetize, and update their game apps across iOS and Android devices," said appMobi CEO David Kennedy. "With the addition of social interfaces and virality-enhancing features from TapJS, the appMobi platform has everything a game developer could possibly want in order to profit from the smartphone market's impending shift to HTML5."

To prove both the ease at which games can be developed as well as the functionality of the appMobi XDK, the company challenged some local developers to create a mobile game which could be developed and then submitted to both the Apple app store and the Android Market within a 24 hour window.  When the mobile game "FUBAR - Kilroy was Here" made its debut in both the Apple App Store and Android Market, it marked the first commercial release of an app from the company's "24 Hour HTML5 Game Challenge."

"We're not sure if less than 24 hours is a world record for mobile app development, but there's no question that building an app from concept to completion in less than a day is extremely fast," added Abadir.  "I've seen canned demonstrations that quickly produced very simple puzzle games, but never have any of us seen a third-person shooter game with rich multimedia and complex mazes produced in less than a day."

Most commercial game apps take months and teams of programmers and graphic artists to complete. appMobi challenged a small group  of its employees  and a team from the animation firm Postage Inc. (http://www.postagevfx.com) to create a high quality, commercially viable mobile game within 24 hours that runs perfectly on both Apple iOS and Google Android platforms.  The teams began from scratch at 5:00 PM on a Friday and spent the next 24 hours creating graphics and programming the game.  The game was completed before 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Details on the development of "FUBAR - Kilroy was Here" as well as a short video documenting the 24 hour challenge are available at the appMobi website (http://www.appmobi.com/fubar).  The game can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store and the Android Market.

Visit appMobi at E3 in booth 2958.  Visit http://www.appmobi.com/ to get the appMobi XDK.

About appMobi

appMobi® provides highly integrated cloud-based tools and services for supporting large-scale developer communities and creating and operating complete mobile application ecosystems.  By leveraging the commonly used Web programming languages of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and the open Web, appMobi's development tools allow app developers to "write once" and publish anywhere, either native app stores or via the Web.  appMobi's turnkey, white label platform-as-a-service offering enables carriers, device manufacturers, and brands to create mobile app ecosystems under their own brand.  For more information visit http://www.appmobi.com.

SOURCE  appMobi

appMobi

CONTACT: John Sidline, Mobility Public Relations, +1-503-946-3311, appmobi@mobilitypr.com , Press Kit: http://appmobi.mobilitypr.com

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

ViaWest Introduces KINECTed Storage With HP 3PAR Storage Arrays

ViaWest expands its capabilities with new cloud storage solution

DENVER, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaWest, the largest privately held data center and managed services provider in North America, announced the addition of a new managed storage solution, the first service to be introduced under ViaWest's KINECTed brand.  The product portfolio features cloud-based storage and computing services for businesses of all sizes pursuing more efficient computing strategies.

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KINECTed Storage features HP 3PAR storage arrays, which combine high-speed Fibre Channel with large volume SATA drives. Using dynamic file allocation with Fast RAID 5 technology, KINECTed storage can provision the files users access most for the fastest access and the files used least for maximum cost effectiveness.  Roy Dimoff, Chairman & CEO of ViaWest explains, "By combining dynamic file allocation with multiple storage technologies, KINECTed Storage gives customers an unbeatable combination of performance, management ease and low costs." Dimoff went on to explain, "KINECTed Storage helps companies avoid large capital expenditures on technology that can quickly become outdated."

Since being acquired by Oak Hill Capital Partners, ViaWest has been on an aggressive growth trajectory.  In addition to introducing the KINECTed services portfolio, ViaWest recently opened the Hillsboro II data center in Portland, Oregon, as well as four other data centers in Utah under two separate acquisitions. This brings ViaWest's total number of data centers to 21.

About ViaWest

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado ViaWest provides colocation, hosting, and managed services to organizations of all sizes nationwide. We own and operate 21 enterprise-class data center facilities in Colorado, Texas, Oregon, Utah, and Nevada serving thousands of customers including Frontier Airlines, Red Robin, Chipotle, and Northrop Grumman. For additional information on ViaWest, please visit http://www.viawest.com or call 1-877-448-9378.

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CONTACT: Aaron Alwell, Director of Marketing, +1-720-891-1026, aaron.alwell@viawest.com

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

CineXPlayer Brings 3D and Social Movie Viewing to the iPad

NXP Software's CineXPlayer Features 3D Video, Social Media, and Enhanced Management for Added Enjoyment of Movies in Xvid and Other Popular Formats on the iPad

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     At E3 Expo in Los Angeles, NXP Software today launched the 2nd generation
CineXPlayer, so iPad(R) users can now enjoy the 3D movie experience.
CineXPlayer R2 introduces social movie viewing by allowing users to instantly
post a favorite scene on Facebook with just one button. It also raises the
experience of managing movies to a new level with folders, playlists and a
password protection option. These new social media and management
capabilities are also available for the formats natively supported by the
iPad, making CineXPlayer a central place to manage and enjoy personal video
content.

    For social movie watching, people can now instantly show what they're
viewing - and their likes and dislikes. CineXPlayer features a "Share 'n'
Tell" button that lets users capture a screen image and post it on their
Facebook wall, all while continuing to watch the movie in the CineXPlayer
app.

    CinexPlayer R2 also offers enhanced file organisation accessible via a
redesigned, intuitive user interface with video thumbnails. The new UI gives
users an easy overview of all playlists and provides access to a folder
structure, making it easy to organize content such as TV series by genre,
actor, etc. In addition, users can password-protect folders for restricted
viewing.

    Furthermore, CineXPlayer now lets users watch videos in 3D on their iPad,
even without special glasses. The software supports viewing with anaglyph
(red/blue) glasses, and through a partnership with GRilli3D(TM), users can
also watch "glasses-free". This is enabled by the unique combination of
CineXPlayer with the GRilli3D protective film on the device's screen that
delivers a glasses-free 3D experience on any iPad device. Video content can
be original 3D Side-by-Side or 2D content. For 2D content, CineXPlayer
includes a real-time 2D-to-3D conversion generating a 3D effect for any Xvid
video.

    Visit the CineXPlayer 3D demonstration on the Grilli3D stand 4762 at the
E3 Expo.

    CineXPlayer is available via iTunes for iPad. Some options including 3D
are offered as in-app purchase upgrade. http://www.cinexplayer.com

    Presskit: http://cinexplayer.com/files/PressKit2.zip

    iPad(TM) is a registered trademark of Apple

    About NXP Software

    NXP Software is a world-wide leading software vendor for mobile
multimedia. It specializes in innovative multimedia solutions and
applications to help mobile device manufacturers and service providers
deliver unique multimedia experiences.

    End-user insights drive their designs, resulting differentiating end-user
experiences while their unmatched audio and video expertise ensures better
performance and truly customizable solutions.

    NXP Software has established strong partnerships with key vendors to
ensure optimum flexibility, ease-of-integration and interoperability between
hardware and software platforms. Its LifeVibes software is used in over 850
million mobile devices, making the company the market leader in software
solutions and applications for mobile multimedia. LifeVibes is a trademark of
NXP Software.

Source: NXP Software

Patricia Bueters, Phone: +31-6-83644327, E-mail: patricia.bueters@nxp.com

Nothing all that great to announce here, but Microsoft is adding some Xbox functionality to Windows Phone. The Beards and Beaks game sounds pretty good though....

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Coming later this year in Mango is more native support of Xbox LIVE features in the Games Hub like:

· See your played games and unlocked/locked Achievements

· Compare Achievements with other Xbox LIVE members

· Search your list of friends to see who is online and what they are doing

· See your Xbox LIVE messages and Send/Accept/Reject friend requests

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2011/06/06/fresh-from-e3-xbox-live-enhancements-and-new-games-for-windows-phone.aspx

Apple fans can rejoice with all of the new features that Apple is bringing to its products. But, what's suprising to me is that it's all new features to existing stuff. iCloud could be argued to be new, but it's really revamped Mobile Me. No new Earth Shattering products this year I guess, but there is a lot of good funtionality that will be added to everything they already make.

What's interesting is that Apple is forcing users who want to upgrade to Lion, to first purchase Snow Leopard. Not a bad idea for revenue, but they're making their customers pay for software updates. I think only Apple is allowed to get away with that....

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20069336-17/apple-unveils-icloud-shows-off-features-of-lion-ios-5/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-20069379-37/leopard-users-must-purchase-snow-leopard-before-lion/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

At the Microsoft event at E3, Microsoft unveiled a long list of featured that they intend on bringing to Xbox. I'm excited about a lot of them. It seems that Microsoft is really doing a good job of spanning all of their technologies into each of their products. This also gives similar functionality accross multiple devices to create a fimiliarity and comfort that the consumer will have using everything they make.

http://majornelson.com/2011/06/06/cloud-storage-and-more-coming-to-xbox-live/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MajorNelson+%28Major+Nelson+%28Xbox%29%29

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/117/1172911p1.html?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dedb7f26e230eee,0

Bang & Olufsen Announces Arrival of New EarSet 3i in North American Showrooms

Introducing a new stereo headset which targets iPhone, iPad and iPod users who desire the highest quality in earphones as well as a convenient hands-free solution

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high end audio and video systems, announces the arrival of the EarSet 3i in North America.  EarSet 3i is a modern, mobile phone headset which allows for phone use and high quality music enjoyment while on the go.  EarSet 3i offers a strong acoustic performance, ergonomic fit, high level of durability, and striking design with its high quality materials. It is developed specifically for the newest generation of Apple devices and is intended for usage with Apple products exclusively.  It offers additional functionality, compared to its predecessor - EarSet 3, with a newly featured operation button to navigate through desired tracks, playlists, etc. and also assists with call-waiting features, all with one step functionality and extreme ease-of-use.

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"The new operation button on EarSet 3i allows iPhone, iPad and iPod users to easily browse in their music collection. The hook switch makes it possible to answer, end and decline calls - and put incoming calls on hold. Both buttons are conveniently placed on the wire where it is combined with the microphone," explains North American Product Manager, Dave Zapfel.

Outstanding sound quality

Acoustic performance is one of Bang & Olufsen's core competences, and is underscored by the superior sound quality, yet small package of the tiny EarSet 3i, as it weighs only 8 grams per earphone. The dynamic full tone loudspeakers, mounted on a telescopic bar, are constructed according to the open loudspeaker principle that lets through some environmental sounds. So, customers will not be entirely cut off from the world when enjoying the pure sound of EarSet 3i.

Perfect fit for any ear

As precise sound quality is determined by the earphones' placement in the ear, EarSet 3i has been specially developed to closely adjust to the contours and curves of every individual ear.  Intended for people frequently on the go, EarSet 3i ensures an ergonomic fit and therefore rarely falls off the user, even during physical activities such as running, biking, jogging, etc. To ensure a perfect fit for any ear and make the placement of the earphones even more comfortable, we also include small pads you can put on the speaker.

Quality materials used

EarSet 3i is designed with carefully selected materials, providing ultimate comfort for the user as well as a high level of robustness. EarSet 3i is made of brushed aluminum and a special soft-touch rubber coating. These are very robust and scratch-free materials that combine quality and comfort in a top design.

EarSet 3i builds on a unique design and high acoustic performance and with its mini-jack plug, EarSet 3i can also be used with many other mp3 players as a set of high quality earphones for music purposes only.

"We are excited to expand our EarSet 3i offering to the dedicated iPhone/iPad version in two matching colors - black and white," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We believe EarSet 3i will resonate with American consumers, as it offers an unrivalled design and sound quality, which Apple customers are accustomed too."

EarSet 3i is an exclusive item for all iPod/iPhone and iPad users who have a passion for innovation, convenience, communication and, of course, music. EarSet 3i is now available in black and retails at $199.  A white version will be introduced at a later date. It can now be purchased in any Bang & Olufsen showroom in North America or on our e-store at http://www.shopbangolufsen.com. 

    Technical specifications

    Designer               Anders Hermansen
    Dimensions             35 x 59 x 14 mm
    Weight (one earphone)  8 g
    Weight (complete set)  23 g
    Finish                 Aluminum and soft-touch rubber
    Cord                   1 m
    Principle              Electro-dynamic speaker
                           In-ear type (intra concha earphone)
    Frequency range        50-20,000 Hz
    Connection             3.5 mm mini-jack

iPhone, iPad and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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.

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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, Public Relations Consultant of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847-590-4920 direct, +1-847-347-0709 cell, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

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

Now Live Music Fans Can Get "Backstage" With Lands' End Canvas!

Lands' End Canvas partners with Live Nation to host year-long concert series

DODGEVILLE, Wis., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lands' End Canvas makes seeing live music even better through an exclusive new partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment company. The year-long concert series titled "Backstage with Lands' End Canvas" features an eclectic mix of rock, pop and soul bands and artists gracing the stages of the House of Blues in Boston, MA, and Chicago, IL, and the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA.

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"We know music is an integral part of the Lands' End Canvas customer's life," explains Kathy Neumann, vice president of brand marketing, Lands' End. "The Live Nation partnership is an exciting way to integrate great style into the live music experience."

It Pays to Be a Fan of Lands' End Canvas

"Live Nation Concert Cash is one way for us to extend our thanks for being a Lands' End Canvas fan," said Neumann, "and hopefully it will help get you to a great live show!"  Active Lands' End Canvas Facebook fans will have many opportunities to win Concert Cash, taking them one step closer to seeing their favorite bands and artists.

VIP Treatment

For true connoisseurs of live music, look no further than Lands' End Canvas Nights. These select branded nights throughout the year will feature Lands' End Canvas product, giveaways and activities dedicated to enhancing the total concert experience. Lands' End Canvas Nights will offer guests an exclusive chance to attend sound checks, meet the music artists and join in the events within the Foundation Room in each Live Nation venue for VIP pre- and post-concert parties. Lucky VIPs can receive exclusive offers and mingle with other fans of the brand in a luxurious lounge setting featuring food, drinks and a DJ.

Keep It Social

Like letting people know what you're doing? Use social media to let your friends know you're at an amazing concert, such as Matt & Kim, performing at the House of Blues in Boston on June 30, by checking into Lands' End Canvas Night Live Nation venues via Foursquare or Facebook Places. Feel like tweeting about the show? Add #LandsEndCanvas to your tweet.  Want to share how incredible last night's show was? Lands' End Canvas keeps the conversation going on Facebook, where images can be posted along with comments about the bands, music, fashion and trends.

"Social media is a way to blend the live experience with a virtual one," continues Neumann. "You can be at our concert in Boston, but your best friend in Chicago can experience it, too."

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Lands' End Canvas in their first musical venture," said Russell Wallach, president of Live Nation Network. "Live music is the ultimate emotional connector, and together we have the ability to reach a youthful, plugged-in audience through all of the channels Live Nation offers, be it at the venue, on their phones or online."

For more information on Lands' End Canvas and its partnership with Live Nation, visit http://www.landsendcanvas.com/backstage.  See the concert schedule and information on the New Music Now event.

About Lands' End Canvas(TM)

Authentic inspiration, modern interpretation: clothing and accessories with an effortless sense of style for women and men. True to its Lands' End roots, everything is Guaranteed. Period.® Sold at landsendcanvas.com, 1-877-877-1963, the Lands' End Canvas Shops at Sears and around the world.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally.  Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.

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CONTACT: Michele Casper of Lands' End, +1-608-935-4633, michele.casper@landsend.com, @LEprMichele

Web Site: http://www.landsend.com/newsroom

Express and Impress This Father's Day With Barcode Gallery's Personalized QR Barcode Art Products

Providing the ability to embed a personalized message into a piece of modern art, Barcode Gallery's customizable barcode art products are a perfect gift for that tech-savvy dad.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For those struggling to find that memorable gift for a gadget-loving dad this Father's Day, consider creating and gifting a personalized piece of barcode art from Barcode Gallery (http://www.barcodegallery.com).  On their site, customers are able to create customized pieces of modern art that leverage the increasingly popular QR Barcode technology. 

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110607/FL15260 )

Customers purchasing the company's Custom Barcode Art products are able to not only choose the finished size and colors of the finished piece, but are also provided the opportunity to encode a personalized text message into the barcode image.  This message is only revealed when the artwork is scanned by a camera-equipped smartphone using any number of freely available barcode scanning applications. 

The final result is a colorful and tasteful piece of ready-to-hang modern art that any dad would be proud to display at home or at the office. The artwork may be produced on ready-to-hang canvas or printed on ready-to-frame archival paper in sizes ranging from 10" to 40" square. 

"The ability to discreetly share a very personal message within the art makes it a great Father's Day gift idea," comments Barcode Gallery owner, Christopher Colbert. "We have seen customers create artwork using an inspiring quote, favorite poem, or a personal message to their dad." 

For the college fan dad or grad, Barcode Gallery offers a series of college-themed products which feature the school's official colors and reveal the text of the college's fight song or Alma Mater when scanned.  Customers may add a short 50 character personal message to the encoded text ensuring that the final product is a one-of-a-kind original piece of personalized art.

Barcode Gallery's Expressions product provides the ability to display a favorite photo of dad alongside a personalized barcode message.  The 8 x 10" finished product comes in a beautifully matted and framed presentation. 

Through Father's Day, Barcode Gallery is offering a 10% discount on all orders along with free shipping. To learn more about these unique gift ideas or to place an order, visit the Barcode Gallery website at http://www.barcodegallery.com. 

CONTACT: Christopher Colbert, +1-561-921-5860, info@barcodegallery.com

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Barcode Gallery

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

Zillow® Launches Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone® App

Zillow Expands Suite of Real Estate Mobile Apps with Dedicated Mortgage Shopping for iPhone

SEATTLE, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, the leader in mobile real estate, today launched the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone App, bringing the innovative loan shopping experience of Zillow Mortgage Marketplace to mobile. 

The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace App for iPhone combines personalized loan quotes with advanced calculators and tools to help borrowers understand how much home they can afford, what their monthly payments would be, and whether refinancing their current home makes financial sense.

Now, whether home shoppers are standing in the living room of their dream home for sale, or getting ready to make an offer, the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace App allows them to receive instant, personalized loan quotes from lenders, as well as gauge home affordability and monthly payments on the spot.

The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace App allows borrowers to easily fill out a loan request by providing information about the home they want to buy or refinance, and their own financial situation.  Borrowers do not enter any personally identifiable information, but just enough data for lenders to return custom quotes. Users receive an average of 25 loan quotes per request, and can compare rates and lenders side by side, including scanning more than 8,900(i) consumer-submitted lender reviews.  With one touch of a finger, the borrower can then immediately connect with lenders of their choice and begin the process of securing a home loan, right from their iPhone.

The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone App design streamlines the user experience for mobile and uses its Web-based counterpart Zillow Mortgage Marketplace to provide a transparent lending marketplace where borrowers can connect with reputable lenders to find personalized loan options and get a variety of competitive mortgage rates.

"This addition to Zillow's already robust suite of real estate mobile apps gives consumers valuable personalized mortgage information when they most need it - out shopping for homes," said Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff. "Our commitment to providing people with the best tools and data for real estate is especially important on location, and now there's a Zillow app for every stage of the home buying process."

Zillow operates the most popular platform of mobile real estate apps across iPhone, iPad®, Android(TM) and BlackBerry®, and now empowers consumers with access to real-time mortgage information on-the-go with the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone App.  In May 2011, Zillow was used on a mobile device more than 8.8 million times, with 1.8 million homes viewed on mobile devices every day, or 21 homes per second.   The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone App is available today.  For more information or   for a free download visit Zillow.com/iphone/mortgage/.

About Zillow, Inc.

Zillow is a real estate information marketplace providing vital information about homes, real estate listings and mortgages through its website and mobile applications, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace and Zillow Mobile. With 22 million unique users of its website and mobile applications during May 2011, Zillow's goal is to help people make intelligent decisions about homes in every stage of their lives -- home buying, selling, renting, remodeling and financing. The company is headquartered in Seattle.

Zillow.com, Zillow and Zestimate are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Research in Motion and BlackBerry are registered trademarks of Research in Motion Limited.

(i) 25 = March 2011 average, and 8,900 as of May 31, 2011.

SOURCE  Zillow.com

Zillow.com

CONTACT: Charlynn Duecy, 206-757-2787, press@zillow.com

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

One Million Downloads!

Milestone for U.S. Postal Service App

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Look up a ZIP Code. Locate nearby postal locations. Find shipping prices. Track packages. Get delivery information. The Postal Service is proud to announce that more than one million iPhone, iPod touch and iPad customers have downloaded the U.S. Postal Service app.

"We're expanding access to our products and services," said Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe. "We know simpler is better -- a million mobile customers can't be wrong."

Since the application was launched in December 2009, it has consistently been one of the top 10 free business apps in the App Store.(  )

The app gives customers instant, on-the-go access to the most popular tools on usps.com and it offers browser-friendly access, too. The USPS App is available for free from the App Store on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. For more information, go to usps.com/mobile/info.htm.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

We're everywhere so you can be anywhere: uspseverywhere.com

A self-supporting government enterprise, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 150 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. With 32,000 retail locations and the most frequently visited website in the federal government, usps.com, the Postal Service has annual revenue of more than $67 billion and delivers nearly 40 percent of the world's mail. If it were a private sector company, the U.S. Postal Service would rank 29th in the 2010 Fortune 500. Black Enterprise and Hispanic Business magazines ranked the Postal Service as a leader in workforce diversity. The Postal Service has been named the Most Trusted Government Agency six consecutive years and the sixth Most Trusted Business in the nation by the Ponemon Institute.

SOURCE  U.S. Postal Service

U.S. Postal Service

CONTACT: Sue Brennan, sue.brennan@usps.gov, +1-202-268-6363, usps.com/news

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage In Monroe County

4G LTE expansion also continuing in Upstate New York

-- New cell site improves coverage and capacity in Rochester

-- Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service

-- Meet one of Upstate New York's local Test Men, Jack Brandes

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Monroe County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Rochester.  The new site improves coverage and capacity in downtown Rochester between Kelley Street and the Inner Loop, and between North Street and St. Paul Boulevard.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $65 billion nationwide since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year - and invested more than $125 million in Upstate New York in 2010.

In addition to ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless recently began rolling out its 4G LTE network nationwide. As of June 16, 4G LTE will be available in 76 metro markets, including Rochester and the New York City area. The company recently announced it will launch 4G LTE in Albany, Syracuse and Ithaca later this year. Full nationwide 4G LTE deployment is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.

"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services like 4G LTE, and maintain our existing 3G network leadership," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region.

Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."

In addition to voice and wireless data services such as V CAST Video and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, the company offers MobileBroadband, its high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. In 4G LTE coverage areas, it provides average speeds of 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. In 3G coverage areas, it provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 Mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.   

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the first quarter of 2011 as the company added more than 1.8 million net new customers.   

The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers. Check out our video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes.

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

Verizon Wireless on Twitter

To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Upstate New York, follow @VZWjohno on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWjohno.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; or Meredith Dropkin, +`-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

Residents of Sioux City, Iowa, to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Sioux City, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.

The cell site, located near the intersection of Myers Avenue and South Helen Street, improves coverage within Sioux City as follows:

    --  North to U.S. Highway 12/20;
    --  South to U.S. Highway 75;
    --  East to Lakeport Street;
    --  and West to G Street

The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data service in Sioux City which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "Adding capacity at cell sites is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."

In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has launched the world's first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which will be available in 76 metropolitan areas by June 16, 2011. The company will continue a phased market rollout so that by the end of 2013, the 4G LTE network will be available everywhere Verizon has its 3G network today.

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE average data rates are 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers' current or promised 3G network speeds.

The new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $287 million on improvements to its wireless network in Iowa.

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: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smsith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553, ext. 6, Debbie@AlbersCommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

National Instruments Digital Video Analyzer Automates Wide Range of HDMI Tests

New PXI Solution Delivers HDMI 1.4 Protocol, Embedded Audio, 3-D Video Measurements and Real-Time Picture Quality Analysis

AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today introduced the new NI Digital Video Analyzer, which automates a wide range of tests for the latest HDMI sources such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players and DVD players. The analyzer features configuration-based test steps that automate measurements of HDMI features including 3-D video, HDMI 1.4 protocol and picture quality analysis. With hardware based on the NI PXI Express platform and software designed for multicore computing, engineers can use the NI Digital Video Analyzer to achieve high-performance, high-precision measurements of HDMI content in a fraction of the time required by traditional video test solutions.

"The new NI Digital Video Analyzer and NI Picture Quality Analysis software address the growing demand for test solutions that identify perceived audio and video quality of HDMI content," said Steve Warntjes, director of modular instruments research and development at National Instruments. "These tools deliver reliable measurements for HDMI-enabled multimedia devices and eliminate the challenges associated with manual operator inspection."

The NI Digital Video Analyzer combines with NI Picture Quality Analysis software to precisely measure streaming audio and video quality and eliminate challenges inherent with subjective operator inspection. Using the system's variety of measurements, engineers can analyze streaming video for defects such as macroblocking, stuck frames and audio drops, which single-frame static image analysis cannot detect. Engineers also can use the system to conduct higher performance measurements of total picture quality with pixel-to-pixel reference tests such as peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity.

The NI Digital Video Analyzer also supports HDMI protocol tests including InfoFrames, consumer electronics control (CEC) messaging, extended display identification data (EDID) emulation and hot plug detect (HPD) events. Such capability makes it possible for the NI Digital Video Analyzer to simulate an LCD or HDTV and better guarantee interoperability with other HDMI-enabled devices.

With its NI PXI Express architecture, the analyzer incorporates solutions for multiple HDMI measurements into a single compact solution. The instrument includes the NI PXIe-6545 200 MHz high-speed digital I/O module, the NI PXI-2172 deserializer and decryption module and the NI PXI-7813R reconfigurable I/O FPGA module, all of which integrate with the NI Video Measurement Suite and NI Picture Quality Analysis software to offer engineers a fully integrated solution for automated testing of HDMI sources.

Readers can learn more about the NI Digital Video Analyzer by visiting at http://www.ni.com/vms.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with its largest customer representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 5,500 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 12 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.

    Pricing and Contact Information
                                        11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
    NI Digital Video Analyzer           78759-3504
    Priced* from $14,999; euro 14,399   Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
     ; 2,100,000 yen                    683-9300
    NI Picture Quality Analysis
     Software                          E-mail: info@ni.com
    Priced* from $4,999; euro 4,799;
     700,000 yen
    Web: http://www.ni.com/vms
    *All prices are subject to change
     without notice.

LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

    Editor Contact:   Trisha McDonell, (512) 683-6215
    Reader Contact:   Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022

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General Dynamics Itronix's New Fully-Rugged GD8200 Notebook Delivers Fast, Reliable, Power-Efficient Computing for Mobile Professionals

Cooked, frozen, dropped, shaken, soaked and tested in 32 rigorous ways, the rugged GD8200 delivers uncompromising performance in 'real-world' conditions that define mobile computing.

SUNRISE, Fla., June 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Itronix introduces the new, fully-rugged GD8200 notebook computer. The GD8200 delivers powerful computing, razor-sharp images in full sun and highly sensitive global positioning in a compact, fully-rugged case. Equipped with the new high-speed Intel® Core(TM) i7 processor, the GD8200 easily handles hefty imagery, video and data files enabling increased worker productivity. For mobile users in law enforcement, the military, field service technicians and others who work in cars, trucks, even combat vehicles, the GD8200 is the ideal balance between rugged durability and high-performance computing.

According to Mark Johnston, director of Strategic Computing Solutions for General Dynamics Itronix, "We've worked hard to earn the confidence of users working outdoors or in locations where conditions can be harsh and unpredictable. Making the GD8200 more power-efficient, smaller and lighter than most computers in the fully-rugged class means this rugged notebook is real-world ready."

Addressing mobile workers' critical need for wireless connectivity, the GD8200 combines Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth and 4G mobile broadband technology to enable seamless roaming for uninterrupted connectivity. The battery-conserving, sunlight-viewable DynaVue® II touch screen display delivers unprecedented clarity and detail when viewing maps and videos. The GD8200 also is designed for ergonomic comfort with standard computing operations and keys positioned for ease-of-use, day or night, with gloves or without.

The GD8200 meets U.S. military MIL-STD 810G, which includes punishing drops, shock, vibration, extreme heat and cold and an Ingress Protection (IP) 65 rating, sealing the unit against dust and water. It is also certified to operate in helicopters, withstand electromagnetic emissions and has passed rigorous crash testing for in-vehicle occupant safety.

The General Dynamics Itronix GD8200 list price starts at $4460.00.

The GD8200 data sheet, with a complete list of features, benefits and specifications is available online at http://www.gd-itronix.com/GD8200. For additional information or to order the GD8200 call 1-800-441-1309.

General Dynamics Itronix is a leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems, including full-sized laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs. The company is part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:  GD). Additional information is available at http://www.gd-itronix.com.

More information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com.

SOURCE  General Dynamics C4 Systems

General Dynamics C4 Systems

CONTACT: Media, Fran Jacques, General Dynamics C4 Systems, +1-480-441-2885, or Investors, Amy Gilliland, General Dynamics, +1-703-876-3748

Web Site: http://www.gd-itronix.com

New iPhone App, Website and Facebook Walking Game--Arookoo--Steps Up Social Gaming

Arookoo Turns Walking into a Game, Making it Fun to be Healthy!

NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest Association (RDA), and Vivity Labs, a leading developer of lifestyle gaming experiences, today launched Arookoo(TM), a one-of-a-kind iPhone App, companion Website and Facebook game that makes walking fun by sending players on challenges to take more steps and move around their city. Arookoo rewards players for increasing the amount of steps walked each day while completing a wide variety of fun activities including walking challenges, GPS based scavenger hunts, team challenges with friends, calorie and distance tracking and more.

"Arookoo turns traditional 'online and social-gaming' into a real-life way to promote healthy living," said Lisa Sharples, executive vice president, RDA. "With Arookoo, you can engage friends and family in fun walking challenges, competing for the most steps. Our goal is to motivate people of all ages to make incremental improvements in the amount of steps they take every day, walking their way to a healthier life."

Arookoo on the iPhone

The free Arookoo app leverages the iPhone's accelerometer to automatically keep track of players' steps and the GPS to offer maps, nearby landmarks and GEO-targeted rewards. Players are encouraged to walk around their city to complete challenges, collect points and earn badges. For added motivation, players can create walking teams, and challenge friends for the most steps. Detailed health tracking such as calories burned, distance walked and more is available by upgrading for $2.99.

Arookoo.com

Arookoo on the Web is an extension of the iPhone app that takes players deeper with lifetime tracking for steps, distance, goals and calories plus fun team activities and more ways to connect with the Arookoo community for added motivation. 

Arookoo on Facebook

Arookoo World Explorers social game on Facebook connects players to a fun travel-themed game that turns local explorers into world explorers as players walk around a virtual world collecting stars and discovering tools and treasures hidden within the game. Players can "power up" by earning water through game play, paying for water in the game or connecting their Arookoo iPhone app to the game and taking steps in real life that equate to virtual power in the game.  With this first of its kind, trans-media platform, players are motivated to get up from the game and take steps in real life to earn points within the Facebook game.

"Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise, so when we created Arookoo, we set out to make a fun product that would motivate millions of people to take simple steps to be healthier," said Michael Cole, co-founder and CEO of Vivity Labs. "We are extremely excited to partner with Reader's Digest Association on this innovative game as both companies share a similar vision of having a positive impact on people's lives."

According to a study by the New England Journal of Medicine, walking for 20-40 minutes a day can add 5 years to your life. Walking burns calories, strengthens cardio and lowers blood pressure, and though 74 percent of the US population walks regularly, it's not enough to significantly improve their health.  Arookoo's innovative features and game activities make it fun, easy and rewarding to take more steps to a healthier life.

Arookoo is available to download at the iTunes App store at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arookoo-walk-game. Find more information about Arookoo here: http://arookoo.com. Visit the Facebook page to play the game here: http://apps.facebook.com/worldexplorers. View the video, photo library and media kit here: http://arookoo.com/press.

About Vivity Labs

Vivity Labs is a lifestyle gaming company that develops connected digital products for all ages across multiple platforms, including: PC/Console, Mobile and Web/Social. Vivity Labs' products use the motivational power of gaming to empower positive lifestyle changes. The company strives to create top-quality, broadly-accessible games and lifestyle technologies that push the envelope and make a difference in people's lives. Further information can be found at http://www.vivitylabs.com.

About Reader's Digest Association

RDA is a global media and direct marketing company that educates, entertains and connects more than 130 million consumers around the world with products and services from trusted brands. With offices in 44 countries, the company reaches customers in 79 countries, publishes 90 magazines, including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 83 branded websites and sells nearly 40 million books, music and video products across the world each year. http://www.rda.com.

Press contact:
Stephanie Robinett
Reader's Digest Association
206.708.9271
stephanier@allrecipes.com 

SOURCE  Reader's Digest Association

Reader's Digest Association

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