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Flextronics Releases Supply Chain Sustainability Report

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flextronics (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced the release of its inaugural Supply Chain Sustainability Report. This document is designed to drive, implement and gauge CSER compliance standards across the Flextronics supply chain. 

"Flextronics requires all of its suppliers to share our unwavering commitment to Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility.  This includes complying to sound environmental and ethical standards as well as providing working conditions for employees that fully adhere to both Flextronics' Supplier Practices Guidelines and the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) Code of Conduct," said Bob Cusick, Flextronics' Senior Vice President of Procurement. He added, "This report will provide our current and potential suppliers with a good understanding of Flextronics' CSER supply chain program and expectations."

The report provides an overview of Flextronics' supplier CSER compliance program. It includes details on the Company's supply chain assessment process, corrective action requirements, results attained to date, supplier feedback and environmental sustainability framework. The document also speaks to the Company's plans for conformance to the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, outlining how Flextronics expects to manage its supply chain disclosure of conflict minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"As a key member of the EICC Conflict Minerals Due Diligence sub-team, we are committed to define a common process to survey and eliminate the usage of conflict minerals from our supply chain and provide tools that suppliers can use to ensure compliance to the Dodd-Frank Act," said Cusick.   

Flextronics' Supply Chain Accountability Program is an integral part of the Flextronics' CSER program, which focuses on people, community partnership, environment, as well as ethics and governance.

The report is available on the Flextronics internet site at: http://www.flextronics.com/partners/supplierinfo/Files/Supplier%20Sustainbility%20Report-single%20page.pdf

About Flextronics

Headquartered in Singapore (Singapore Reg. No. 199002645H), Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to automotive, computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit http://www.flextronics.com.

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Calling 2012 Presidential Hopefuls: Votocracy Launches as Social Media Platform Enabling Any American to Run for President; Finalists to Compete on National TV for Chance at Presidential Ticket

Votocracy enables you to "like" someone onto a national reality show and perhaps into the White House

SEATTLE, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The reach of social media and popularity of reality shows have helped turn housewives into celebrities and ink multi-million dollar music deals for talented hopefuls. Rolling out today a new social media platform, Votocracy (http://www.Votocracy.com), looks to harness the power and wisdom of the crowd in a national casting call for the President of the United States. Encouraging all 200+ million voting-age Americans to get off the political sidelines and into the running for president, Votocracy aspires to equalize the political process and change the way we seek out, nominate and elect public officials.Eventually culminating in a nationally-televised reality show, Votocracy makes running for office accessible and fun.

"Could a social media platform and reality show really elect our next president?  Absolutely!" declares Bryan Lee, founder and CEO of Votocracy. "Votocracy give Americans from any walk of life, not just career politicians or billionaires, a real chance to become the first presidential candidate from the ground up."

Any man, woman or teen of voting age in the U.S. can become a Votocracy participant and join in daily interactive polls and contribute funds to friends, colleagues or mentors they believe should make a run for the White House. And for as little as $1, those participants can start to campaign with Votocracy and gain access to potential supporters through social media networks, national advertising campaigns, Votocracy's online community, and through offline events. Interested candidates register if they want to spark serious change, compete in a friendly rivalry or grab their "15 minutes of fame" on national television. Regardless of the motive, Votocracy makes it easy and fun to participate - whether just testing the waters of a presidential campaign or launching a serious bid for the White House. 

To take advantage of Votocracy and participate fully in this political social network - and to become an official Votocracy candidate - participants pay only a $99 registration fee. This payment provides full access to the current platform and allows candidates to post viewpoints on their candidacy and the main Votocracy walls, interact with other presidential hopefuls on important issues, upload impactful videos, instantly message supporters to share updates, create personalized campaign apparel, and even detail the changes they'd make in their first 30 days within the Oval Office. The Votocracy platform will continue to expand over the coming months to include issues tabs and mobile phone applications. 

In short, Votocracy presidential candidates don't need deep pockets, years of political experience or notoriety - they just need the drive to compete and a passion for change - and a political platform to elevate their visibility. 

Effective campaigning will ensure candidates have the support needed to secure votes during the Votocracy state primaries. The Votocracy primaries will be held in each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia - for a total of 51. These primaries will begin with a general vote by that state's residents for that state's top seven candidates. The seven finalists from the initial general vote will then compete in another round of voting the following day; then the top six candidates will compete in another runoff vote the next day. This week-long voting process continues until the final two candidates meet in a final state primary runoff vote, which coincides with the date of the actual state primary or caucus.

State finalists then compete to become America's favorite presidential candidate via a nationally-televised reality show. The most popular Votocracy candidate will now be ready to hit the campaign trail running after the primaries, with the notoriety and financial campaign support to make them a viable candidate in the progression toward the White House.

"I have the utmost faith in the American people," adds Lee. "And I believe that the final Votocracy candidate will be one that intrigues and inspires us all. In addition to capturing America's votes, they will have captured our hearts and our minds along the way." 

To join in the presidential race, preview current candidates and get involved yourself, visit Votocracy at: http://www.Votocracy.com.

About Votocracy:

Votocracy is a social media platform that will put fun, passion and public engagement back into politics. With the end goal of discovering America's favorite contender for the 2012 Presidency of the United States, Votocracy will allow voters to "like" their favorite candidate into a series of state primaries and, eventually, onto a nationally-televised reality show. For as little as $1, any man, woman or teen of voting age can register and start their campaign with Votocracy and gain access to millions of potential supporters through social media networks, national advertising campaigns, Votocracy's online community, and through offline events. The brainchild of a speculative "well if I were President" dinner conversation among seasoned marketing and technology veterans, Votocracy aims to be the great political equalizer and return the voice of politics back to the people. Learn more or jump into the action at http://www.Votocracy.com. 

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Votocracy

CONTACT: Stuart Hanson of Duo PR, +1-206-456-3431, stuart@duopr.com, for Votocracy

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

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement After Testifying Before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After testifying on "Promoting Broadband, Jobs and Economic Growth through Commercial Spectrum Auctions" before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President Chris Guttman-McCabe issued the following statement:

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"As I stated in my testimony this afternoon, there are a number of benefits that auctioning more spectrum for the U.S. wireless industry would provide for America and Americans. This includes billions of dollars in revenue for the U.S. Treasury and increasing access to wireless Internet for millions of consumers across the country. In addition, some economists have stated that the wireless industry's investment in next generation wireless technologies could create as many as 200,000 jobs, which doesn't include positions in adjacent fields that increasingly rely on wireless technology such as healthcare, energy, education and transportation.

"With only certain bands of spectrum that work best for wireless products and services, we must ensure that this finite resource is being used to its highest and best use. With more than 120 MHz of unused or underused spectrum by broadcasters, we have proposed compensating those who participate in incentive auctions, share channels or adopt a cellularized architecture while preserving over-the-air broadcasting.

"Spectrum is vital to our industry. It is what fuels the 'virtuous cycle' of innovation and competition, which is why we are seeing tremendous consumer usage and demand for wireless Internet anytime and anywhere. Cisco's Visual Networking Index has projected that wireless data traffic in North America will grow 20 times from 2010 to 2015, on top of the 110 percent growth we experienced in 2009-2010. The U.S. is the world's wireless industry leader. Yet we are at a pivotal moment because other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Korea and Japan have already allocated additional spectrum because they recognize mobile broadband as a key economic driver.

"We appreciate the support of the President, many members of Congress, the FCC Chairman and Commissioners, and other policymakers to make more spectrum available for the U.S. wireless industry so we can remain the world's leader."

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

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

Groupon and Expedia Partner to Launch Travel Deals Site

Groupon Getaways(TM) with Expedia offers significant deals to consumers, gives travel suppliers efficient new customer acquisition channel

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif., June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- D9 Conference -- Groupon, the global pioneer in daily deals, and Expedia®, the world's largest online travel company, have joined forces to create Groupon Getaways(TM) with Expedia, an unprecedented offering that will connect consumers with high quality travel offers and give travel suppliers brand exposure among millions of shoppers. Groupon Getaways with Expedia will offer consumers deeply discounted, highly compelling travel deals from among the more than 135,000 hotels worldwide that work with Expedia. Starting in the US and Canada, with plans to expand to other countries, Expedia and Groupon plan to also include package deals, airline tickets, car rentals, cruises and destination activities.

The deals will follow the proven Groupon model, in which customers have a limited time to buy a discount voucher good for future travel. Discounts will be significant - typically around 50 percent off retail rates found at other online travel sites. Once a customer purchases a voucher, they can redeem it at a later date of their choice within the redemption period. There is no pressure to plan immediately; the dates are flexible. Consumers can sneak away for a weekend, charm a loved one with an anniversary surprise or pragmatically save on the annual family getaway.

Groupon Getaways with Expedia represents a new and powerful marketing channel for hotels to reach more than 50 million combined Groupon and Expedia members in the US and Canada, many of whom are highly engaged in social media and often share great Groupon deals with their networks. Participating hotels and other travel suppliers will benefit from unmatched exposure, incremental customers and revenue at their property, and cash up front after the voucher sale closes, all at no cost to participate.

"Everybody wins with our new partnership with Groupon: Travelers get amazing deals for spontaneous travel to dream destinations; travel suppliers get the ability to reach an enormous audience at no upfront cost to participate; Groupon gets to extend its business into new markets; and we advance our new 'Expedia Everywhere' strategy with a powerful new high growth channel to deliver daily deals," said Scott Durchslag, President, Expedia Worldwide.

"Groupon Getaways with Expedia is a fitting complement to our local deals, helping people get out of the house and explore the world," said Andrew Mason, Chief Executive Officer, Groupon. "We're excited to tap into Expedia's vast network of world-class travel providers, delivering unmatched exposure to them while offering a wonderful service to millions of our subscribers."

Travelers can sign up to begin receiving emails from the channel immediately at http://www.expedia.com® and http://www.groupon.com/getaways. Groupon Getaways with Expedia is expected to launch in late June.

About Expedia.com

Expedia.com is the world's leading online travel site, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/, 1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com customers can get the best rates available online for all types of travel.

Expedia and Expedia.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-50

About Groupon

Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 500 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 900 daily deals globally. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.com.

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Expedia, Inc.

CONTACT: Adam Anderson of Expedia.com, +1-425-679-7760, adaanderson@expedia.com; or Devon Nagle of HL Group, +1-646-460-8911, dnagle@hlgrp.com; or Hanni Itah of SSPR for Groupon, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com

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

First 'Hands That Give' Emergency Response Operations Swing Into Action

Newly launched HTG Peer Groups' program offers in-kind services and financial aid to member companies and civic organizations affected by Joplin, Mo., tornadoes.

HARLAN, Iowa, June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Less than a month after launching its Hands That Give emergency response program, HTG Peer Group members have already mobilized. Answering the needs of those affected by the severe weather systems ripping through the Midwest May 22, a team of 17 descended upon Joplin, Mo., to a "center of chaotic activity."

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"For all the pictures that you may have seen, I can tell you that they pale in comparison to standing in the middle of destruction as far as you can see," said Jane Cage, Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS) chief operating officer and business partner to Arlin Sorensen, CEO of HTG Peer Groups, a founding member of Hands That Give. "I have lived in Joplin for 30 years now but many times this week I was unable to figure out where I was because every landmark has disappeared. At the worst points, houses and all their belongings were shredded. The bark was peeled off trees and cars looked as though they had been in a bomb blast."

Despite the ravaging storm, Cage's office, located roughly 14 blocks from the center of the disaster site, was spared and HTS employees and their homes were unharmed. Other HTG members were not so lucky. John Motazedi, CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based SNC Squared and a member of HTG Peer Group #8, emerged from his basement to find his business had been obliterated.

"I accompanied John to the place where his office used to be and could not believe my eyes," said Sorensen. "There andis nothing left.  Not a little - absolutely nothing standing at all. To think they dug through the rubble last week with the help of our Joplin HTS team and other HTG members recovering servers and workstations is amazing.  But they did - and they were running when I went by his home to meet with him - now temporarily his new office space."

The Strength of Community

In addition to the support offered by the Hands That Give emergency responders, vendors across the IT industry have reached out to help by donating much-needed equipment. Mitel, SonicWALL and Hewlett Packard were the first to step in offering a new phone system, firewalls, notebooks, printers, switches and servers to be used in meeting IT infrastructure needs for local HTG member companies and other businesses in the area.

While initial efforts are focused at recovering those directly impacted by the storm, the long-term success for every business within a community is actually at risk. Studies have shown that even companies unaffected by the actual natural disaster suffer a loss of business because of the fallout from those that don't make it. Inadequate cash flow and over-extension from customers who can longer pay their bills are key factors in a trickle-down effect that can be enormous. 

Mike Semel, certified business continuity professional and a member of the Hands That Give oversight committee said, "Disasters like the one in Joplin should remind us just how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected.  With a business continuity plan, you will have critical information when you are in shock, and you are dazed by the disaster. You will have something that was created while your mind was clear and your employees will be more confident knowing that they know what to do."

"I am grateful for all the support we've received during this horrific time. There is certainly no way that Hands That Give could do this on our own," said Sorensen.  "We hadn't even collected the first dollar by the time this disaster hit - so to say we are underfunded and unprepared for a disaster of this magnitude would be a bit of an understatement."

To contribute to the Hands That Give program or learn more about how you can help, visit http://www.handsthatgive.net.

About Hands That Give

Hands That Give is the technology industry's first emergency response operation, uniting HTG Peer Group (HTG) members during times of personal crises or natural disaster. HTG member-led business continuity teams, aided by the IT industry's leading vendors, mobilize immediately following a catastrophe to provide disaster-response support to those affected by devastating hardships and business interruptions. Funded through member and corporate contributions and managed by an oversight committee, Hands That Give provides a rich and meaningful opportunity to help restore hope and dignity following times of crisis. To learn more, visit http://www.handsthatgive.net.

About HTG Peer Groups

Established in 2000 by Arlin Sorensen as a business and personal development community, today HTG Peer Groups is an international organization of leading IT solution providers. HTG has more than 250 member companies throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia/New Zealand. Each peer group consists of 10-12 IT company executives who work together and share resources and information to formulate and meet business goals such as strategic planning, process improvement and tools, and life-work excellence. HTG offers CEO Forums, vendor peer groups and other educational events, quarterly meetings, and an annual summit that attracts hundreds of attendees, vendor exhibitors and strategic partners. Visit http://www.htgpeergroups.com or call 712-744-3619 for more information.

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CONTACT: Lynette Bohanan of CommCentric Solutions, +1-813-727-0196, lbohanan@commcentric.com; or Christy Sacco, Director of Operations of HTG Peer Groups, +1-813-785-8571, csacco@htgpeergroups.com

TE Circuit Protection Launches Revamped Website

Enhanced Navigation Tools and Ease-of-Use Will Help Customers Connect with the Company

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection announced today the launch of their new website. The revamp and content renewal is designed to provide an engaging, user-friendly site where visitors can access information easily and intuitively. In addition to improved navigation, the site now offers many convenient features and new services. These include:

    --  An enhanced Product Feature Selector that helps visitors quickly refine
        their search based on specific design requirements
    --  A Knowledge Center that allows visitors to download white papers,
        application notes, technical documents, and training videos that help
        explain how TE Circuit Protection products work
    --  A Solutions Center that describes circuit protection applications in a
        wide variety of industries - including automotive, multimedia, telecom,
        portable devices, lighting and more
    --  Detailed product information, data sheets, FAQS, and installation and
        design guidelines for the company's wide range of circuit protection
        devices
    --  Updates on new and emerging industry regulations and requirements
    --  Access to online support through Live Product Chat or by email

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"This redesign reflects our new name, TE Connectivity, and our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to our customers and partners," said David Martin, Vice President and General Manager of TE Circuit Protection. "We are confident that the site's enhanced navigation tools, ease-of use, accessibility and timely information will give them a richer and more relevant online experience with TE Circuit Protection."

ABOUT TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry--from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks--enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and TE (logo) are trademarks.

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American Red Cross App Puts Emergency Care Instruction in the Palm of Your Hand

Red Cross Teams Up with Dr. Oz and Sharecare to Launch Lifesaving App

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Just in time for the busy summer season, a new smartphone app launched today by the American Red Cross, Dr. Mehmet Oz and the medical website Sharecare makes it even easier for the average person to help in an emergency.

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The "S.O.S. by the American Red Cross" is a free app that provides real-time emergency care instructions and an expansive resource guide for emergency care information in order to help save lives. The app is available only for Android mobile devices.

Once activated, app users are guided through a victim assessment and receive step-by-step video narration and follow-along demonstrations by Dr. Oz. More than 30 protocols for the most common emergency care situations were adapted for the Android app. 3-D animations, provided by Visible Productions, Inc., are included for the more complex protocols, specifically Hands-Only CPR and Choking along with an audio and visual counter for real-time CPR compressions.

The Resource Guide covers more than 50 common emergency care situations with easy to understand instructions for treating seizures to broken bones.

"The beginning of summer, with its outdoor activities and extra travel, is the perfect time to launch this app," said Dr. David Markenson, chair, American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. "This collaboration has produced a lifesaving tool for those who have never taken Red Cross training and an 'onsite coach' for those who have. This new app is an excellent complement to the knowledge and skills learned in Red Cross courses," Markenson added.

"People need to see themselves as first responders to emergency situations in their home and workplace," said Dr. Oz. "Knowing CPR will save the lives of your loved ones, colleagues and even random strangers. This collaboration meets people where they are at - on their smartphones - and uses the best modern teaching tools to provide CPR education. As a heart surgeon, I see the American Red Cross and Sharecare's efforts as game changing and invaluable. The life you save will probably be someone you love."

"Sharecare is proud to have assembled the necessary organizations to build and distribute this mission critical app and is committed to working with prestigious partners like the American Red Cross to develop information and applications across multiple platforms to help people live their healthiest life," said Jeff Arnold, chairman and chief architect of Sharecare.

In addition to the emergency protocols and resource guide, the S.O.S. app features 9-1-1 dialing that auto-launches a map with location information, while on the call with the emergency dispatcher.

To get the app, Android users can go to https://market.android.com/ and download the "S.O.S. by the American Red Cross" app for free. Contact your local Red Cross or visit redcross.org for information on Red Cross training offerings. For additional life-saving and healthcare information, visit sharecare.com.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization -- not a government agency -- and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit http://www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

About Sharecare:

Launched in 2010 and based in Atlanta, GA, Sharecare's mission is to greatly simplify the search for high-quality healthcare information and answer the world's questions of health. Created by Jeff Arnold and Dr. Mehmet Oz, in partnership with Harpo Studios, HSW International, Sony Pictures Television, and Discovery Communications, the Sharecare interactive social Q & A platform allows people to ask, learn and act upon questions of health and wellness. The company's innovative approach provides a wide array of expert answers to each question ranging from hospitals to MDs to non-profits to healthcare companies to active health consumers, ultimately creating a community where healthcare knowledge is built, shared and put into practice. 

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CONTACT: Public Affairs Desk, +1-202-303-5551

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BCBSTX Expands and Advances Mobile Experience for Members

Blue Access Mobile Makes Health Care More Accessible-- Anytime and Anywhere

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has announced new, enhanced features that expand the mobile experience through Blue Access Mobile.  Members can now sign up for text messaging services to receive health and wellness alerts, claims payment alerts, weekly diet tips, and reminders to take medication.

The new Blue Access Mobile offerings are free, simple, secure and convenient.  These mobile offerings are accessible 24/7 and empower members to conveniently take a more active role in their care even when on the go.

Since the introduction of the mobile offerings, members have been logging in at increasing rates to find a doctor, locate a hospital or urgent care facility, and view ID cards, claims and benefit coverage information such as deductibles, co-insurance and out-of-pocket maximums.  Non-members can shop for insurance, get a preliminary quote and use provider and hospital search functions. 

"We are committed to providing ongoing innovations to mobilize vital information and services, responding more efficiently and effectively to the needs of our customers and business partners," said Darren Rodgers, president of BCBSTX.  "Mobile devices allow our members to get important information in a convenient and accessible way.  We believe more information and a proactive approach to engaging members in personal health care awareness are critical components in controlling costs and helping members enhance their health care management."

"We are providing support to bring about seamless and personal interaction with our members, putting important health care information in the palm of their hands to provide access when they are on the go," said Eduardo Sanchez, vice president and chief medical officer, BCBSTX.  "Blue Access Mobile is a fast, simple, secure suite of applications developed to empower members with important information."

Blue Access Mobile empowers members to take a more active role in their own care, providing actionable and personalized health information.  It represents the beginning of the next generation of creating better connections with members to the health care system by getting the right data to the right people at the right time.

Blue Access Mobile is available on any web-enabled mobile device.  To access go to http://www.bcbstx.com in the mobile phone's web browser where you will be automatically redirected to the mobile site.  To use texting features, members must be registered for Blue Access for Members (BAM) and elect to participate through their mobile preferences page within their BAM User Profile.

In coming months look for the launch of additional new mobile resources and tools to further simplify the member mobile experience and improve access to the health care system more efficiently and effectively.  For more information visit our website: http://www.BCBSTX.com/mobile or follow us on:

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/BCBSTX
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/bluecrossblueshieldoftexas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas -- the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas - is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 40,000 physicians and 400 hospitals to serve 4.6 million members in all 254 counties.  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC operates Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall.  HCSC is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

CONTACT: Margaret Jarvis of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, +1-972-766-7165, Margaret_Jarvis@BCBSTX.com

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

Sonos Adds Two Free Global Radio Services to the Home Listening Experience

AUPEO! And Stitcher SmartRadio Now Playing on Sonos

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonos, the leading developer of wireless music systems for the home, today took another step in streaming all the music, radio, news and podcasts on the planet by adding two innovative and global radio services to the Sonos experience - AUPEO! Personal Radio and Stitcher SmartRadio(TM). 

Beginning today, all Sonos customers around the world can tune in to these services for free by simply registering at http://www.AUPEO.com/Sonos or http://www.stitcher.com.  After registering, go to the Music Menu on any Sonos Controller, touch More Music and add the service to Sonos.   

"Our goal at Sonos is to continuously connect our customers with all the music and radio on the planet," said John MacFarlane, CEO, Sonos, Inc. "Providing them with two free, innovative radio services like AUPEO! and Stitcher enhances their listening experience and increases their entertainment choices at home."

AUPEO! Personal Radio

AUPEO! Personal Radio, now free with every Sonos system, is an Internet radio platform that lets you stream music for free and offers an excellent music discovery experience. Build your personal radio station starting with a music genre and influence it with "Love" and "Ban" buttons - you'll only get music you really like!  Choose from 100+ expertly crafted Genre Stations, search for a specific artist on Artist Radio or tune your Personal Radio with the one-of-a-kind Mood Selector to match your mood.  Plus, AUPEO! is offering all Sonos customers a free 14-day trial of AUPEO! Premium, which features ad-free listening and  higher streaming audio quality. 

Stitcher SmartRadio

Stitcher SmartRadio, now free with every Sonos system, is a podcast and Internet radio service that streams all of your favorite podcasts and radio shows, on-demand with no need for downloading or syncing. Choose from more than 5,000 shows in news, comedy, sports, talk, and entertainment from brands as diverse as NPR, CNN, Fox, BBC World Service, TechCrunch headlines, Adam Carolla and more. You can even personalize your listening experience by "stitching" together your favorite shows to create your own customized playlist and also discover new shows based on your past listening preferences.

For more information about Sonos or to locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area, please visit http://www.sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.

About Sonos, Inc.

Sonos® is the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is the first, wireless multi-room music system that lets you play all the music you want all over your house - and control it all from the palm of your hand.  Sonos liberates the music stored on a computer so it can be enjoyed all over the house.  In addition, by partnering with audio services like AUPEO, Deezer, iheartradio, Last.fm, MOG, Napster®, Pandora®, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Stitcher SmartRadio(TM), TuneIn, Wolfgang's Vault, and more, Sonos gives music lovers instant, computer-free access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more.  The award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System is available at more than 6200 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at http://www.sonos.com.  Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands, Shenzen, China, and Penang, Malaysia.

© 2004-2011 by Sonos Inc. All rights reserved. Sonos is a Registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries with pending trademark registrations worldwide.SonosNet, ZonePlayer, ZoneBridge and all Sonos logos are trademarks of Sonos Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

About AUPEO!

AUPEO! was founded in 2008 and is the leading provider of personalized music streams for the web and for Internet connected devices. It offers high quality content radio stations, which offer the user an individual music program suited to their tastes, and recommends new music to them. The recommendation technology is based on an algorithm from the Fraunhofer Institute, the inventors of MP3. AUPEO! works with many leading manufacturers of connected devices and is available on the website http://www.aupeo.com as well as coming pre-installed on Netbooks, connected TVs, all web-radio devices, and on many smartphones. Main partners, among others, are Loewe, Philips, ASUS, Acer, MINI and Terratec. For more information visit http://www.aupeo.com.

About Stitcher SmartRadio

Stitcher SmartRadio(TM) delivers personalized audio programming, on-demand, directly to mobile devices. Stitcher lets listeners stream the latest in news, sports, talk, entertainment, and more anytime, anywhere without having to download or synchronize content from the web. It's the easiest way to stay connected to the content listeners love while on-the-go. Users can download Stitcher SmartRadio(TM) at http://www.stitcher.com or at the iTunes, Android, Palm & BlackBerry app stores.  For more information visit http://www.stitcher.com.

SOURCE  Sonos, Inc.

Sonos, Inc.

CONTACT: Thomas Meyer of Sonos, Inc., +1-949-212-6201, Thomas.Meyer@sonos.com, Twitter @Sonos, http://pr.sonos.com

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

ooVoo Launches Its Social Video Chat Service on the iPhone Platform; Now in the Top 10 Free Apps on iTunes

ooVoo Now Provides Its Free HD Video Chat Service For Up To Six Users Across All Platforms Including PC, Mac, Android and now iPhone

NEW YORK, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Social video chat has now officially gone live across every major platform as ooVoo today announced the availability of its free video chat service on the iOS platform for iPhones, iPod touches and iPads. Shortly after its launch, the app shot up to become one of iTunes' top ten free apps and the number one social networking app ahead of Facebook, Skype and Twitter.

Unlike most alternative video chat offerings, ooVoo users can now make video chat calls between up to six users from PC to iPhone, to Android phones and tablets, to Mac to any browser regardless of the platform and device they are using.

The social video chat revolution.

Whether for work or play, ooVoo's network has been expanding at a record pace this year. Most notably, ooVoo users are transforming the video chat category by turning the traditional one-on-one video chat call into a social experience. Through extended group calls, video sharing, watching TV and listening to music while ooVooing, ooVoo users are fostering a new way to connect - and live - spontaneously:

    --  44 percent of ooVoo users have or plan to watch TV with someone while on
        ooVoo
    --  30 percent of ooVoo users use ooVoo to view and share YouTube videos
    --  70 percent of ooVoo's Facebook fans meet new people on the ooVoo network
    --  ooVoo users on average have 42 live video friends on the ooVoo network

"It's clear that ooVoo users are defining the social video category using ooVoo to move beyond one-to-one video calls. Instead, ooVoo users are ushering in a new form of communication allowing more people to connect in more places, on more devices and share more experiences," said Philippe Schwartz, CEO of ooVoo. "The iOS launch furthers our mission of providing a cutting edge, hipper mobile and video chat service allowing for more simultaneous users on every platform - Android, PC, Mac, the Web, and now iOS."

ooVoo Brand Growth.

Overall, 2011 has been a year of exponential growth for ooVoo (http://www.oovoo.com). The service's user base grew to more than 26 million, adding users at a run rate of two million new users per month. Nielsen NetRatings ranks ooVoo as the fastest growing communications app for PCs*. ooVoo currently has over one million Facebook fans, making it one of the strongest technology brands on Facebook. With the ability to seamlessly import contacts from other video chat services, ooVoo makes it easy for new users to join the ooVoo social chat experience.

*Source: Nielsen NetRatings, past 12 months Feb. 2011.

About ooVoo

Based in New York, ooVoo (http://www.oovoo.com) provides a high quality, video chat to more than 26 million users worldwide. Over 60% of ooVoo users are under 24, and 50% have reported meeting new people on ooVoo, using the service for social video. ooVoo's cloud-based technology enables consumers and businesses to experience real-time video calls on PCs, Macs and mobile devices with up to six users simultaneously. Product features include high-resolution video, desktop sharing, instant message chat, video recording, file sharing and phone calling to landlines and cell phones.

SOURCE  ooVoo

ooVoo

CONTACT: Bryan Brown of ooVoo, +1-513-410-4188, bryan.brown@oovoo.com; or Marie Espinel of Dig Communications, +1-917-846-9456, mespinel@digcommunications.com, for ooVoo

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

Money, Media, Marriage and Millennials...What is the Next Generation of Influencers Thinking?

Publisher offers free download of groundbreaking book from June 6th - June 20th!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At more than 78 million strong, the Millennials -- those born between 1980 and 2000 -- is the largest, most influential generation in America's history. Millennials are shaping the first half of the 21st Century of American culture. Their attitudes and preferences influence businesses, the workplace, schools, churches, and more.

Starting at noon on Monday, June 6th through noon on Monday, June 20th, readers will be able to download a free copy of The Millennials: Connecting to America's Largest Generation (B&H Publishing Group), bybest-selling research author Dr. Thom Rainer (Simple Church) and his son Jess (a Millennial born in 1985). Together they present one of the most comprehensive research projects on Millennials, and readers will be able to download a free copy of the book through Amazon.com, B&N, Kobo, iBookstore, and CBD (Christian Book Distributor).  In addition, B&H Publishing Group will be launching a free Millennials app in June 2011.

Research began for this project in June 2009, and is based on 1,200 interviews. Focusing their research on older Millennials born between 1980 and 1991, they discovered:

    --  Millennials and Marriage -- They are marrying much later, if at all.  In
        1970, about 44 percent of 18-25 year old Boomers were married. Today,
        only 15 percent of Millennials in that age group are married.
    --  Millennials and the Workplace -- 84 percent of Millennials say that job
        success is important. However, they want to have fun with their
        co-workers on the job, and they see the need for balance between work
        and life.
    --  Millennials and Money -- The Boomers indulged. Gen X went over their
        heads in debt. The Millennials might be the first generation to have a
        balanced view of money since the US became an economic power. But many
        of them are confused about their finances.
    --  Millennials and Religion -- They are the least religious generation in
        American history. Only 13 percent of Millennials considered any type of
        spirituality to be important in their lives, but most don't think about
        religion at all.

About the Authors:

Dr. Thom Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources known as one of the foremost experts on the American Church. He is also a respected pastor and researcher, and the author of more than twenty books including the best-seller, Simple Church.

Jess Rainer brings further credibility to the book by being part of the generation as a Millennial.  He is a banking professional, and understands how the Millennials are perceived in the workplace.

For additional information, contact Sharon Farnell - 212-593-6337; farnells@plannedtvarts.com.

SOURCE  B&H Publishing Group

B&H Publishing Group

Bigpoint Inc. Releases The Mummy Online Teaser Trailer; Launches New Game Site

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Bigpoint Inc., the U.S.-based independent subsidiary of Bigpoint GmbH
(http://www.bigpoint.com), the global market leader in browser-based
massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), today released a teaser trailer
and game site for its upcoming action-adventure title, The Mummy Online
(http://themummy.bigpoint.com/). Developed in collaboration with Universal
Partnerships & Licensing, The Mummy Online brings all of the action and
adventure of the blockbuster film franchise to the free-to-play MMOG space.

    "With The Mummy Online, our objective is to produce a game that looks
amazing and offers several layers of gameplay to keep players engaged and
coming back for more," said Arash Amini, producer, Bigpoint. "Working with
such a rich franchise not only enables us to leverage an incredible story; it
also lends itself to further exploration and development perfectly suited for
an online game that can evolve over time."

    Inspired by The Mummy film franchise, the high-end 3D action-adventure
game will include original storylines, fast-paced battles, and opportunities
to explore mysterious and exotic locals.

    Game Setting - Amarna

    Located at the southern tip of the Nile, Amarna is the homeland to
priests and tribes who practice the dangerous art of sorcery and is the
birthplace of the region's most legendary sorceress Masika. Amarna has been a
battleground for centuries with pharaohs attempting to control all who held
wisdom of the ancient worlds. Filled with mysterious tombs, burial grounds,
and undiscovered treasures, players will be able to travel the map across
several dedicated PvP and PvE locations.

    The Mummy Online is scheduled for release this fall. For more
information, including concept art, screenshots, videos, and background into
the game's storyline, please visit: http://themummy.bigpoint.com/.

   
    Public Relations Contact
    Bigpoint GmbH
    Katharina Frank
    PR
    T : +49-(0)40-881413-193
    F : +49-(0)40-881413-7193
    E : k.frank@bigpoint.net

Source: Bigpoint GmbH

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Whirlpool Brand Meets Homeowner Accessibility Needs with New ADA-Compliant Ranges

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool brand is helping make cooking more accessible and for all homeowners with the introduction of two ADA-compliant* (American with Disabilities Act) ranges. The Whirlpool® 30-inch drop-in self-cleaning ranges meet accessibility guidelines established by the ADA to make daily activities easier for those with limited mobility.

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"With Baby Boomers approaching retirement age, it has become increasingly important for builders and remodelers to furnish homes with appliances and controls that are easily accessible for all, without sacrificing aesthetics," said Terri Connett, senior manager contract marketing and design, Whirlpool Corporation. "Whirlpool brand's new ADA-compliant ranges are an excellent addition to our existing line of ADA-compliant appliances, which not only support seniors, but anyone with limited mobility."

The electric ceramic glass model features a cooktop with two 6-inch and two 6-inch/9-inch radiant elements, while the electric coil cooktop has two 6-inch and two 8-inch coil elements. Both cooktops accommodate pots and pans of varying sizes and feature 4.5 cubic feet of capacity and the AccuBake® temperature management system, which surrounds food with even temperatures for consistent results every time. Each range also features the Delay Bake and Delay Clean functions, which allow pre-programmable baking and cleaning.

With more than 150 ADA-compliant Whirlpool brand appliances to choose from, homeowners have several options at their fingertips for an accessible kitchen.

Prime examples of these ADA-compliant appliances include: appliances that have handles, buttons and graphics located on the front, positioned closer to the user; appliances with labeling that is 48 percent larger for easier visibility; ovens with large windows; and drawer dishwashers.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Whirlpool Corporation's influence on home and family life has shaped trends in the kitchen, laundry area and beyond. The company strives to exceed expectations with appliances that help building professionals create homes of distinction. Whirlpool Corporation's The Inside Advantage(TM) Program offers Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Targeted Services and Market Insight to support building professionals.

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of more than $18 billion in 2010, 71,000 employees, and 66 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.  The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.

For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for building professionals, please visit insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-952-2537.

*Model meets applicable ADA requirements and must be installed in compliance with current ADA Standards.

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Whirlpool Corporation

CONTACT: Whitney Klinck, Miller Brooks, +1-317-873-8100, whitney@millerbrooks.com

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

SilverSpore Announces Fully Automated Monitoring of Cloud Servers

NASHUA, N.H., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSpore LLC, an innovator in intelligent IT management solutions, has released version 2 of its Spore Self-configuring monitoring appliance.

Version 2 adds full integration with Cloud Computing environments.  Unlike other solutions, the Spore appliance doesn't require an agent to be preinstalled on server images, doesn't require predefined configurations, and creates detailed service availability configurations on the fly.

"Servers running in the Cloud present special problems for monitoring solutions," said Rick Bross, CTO of SilverSpore.  "Our patent pending solution creates a detailed monitoring template for each new server image it sees, and thereafter can initiate monitoring in seconds as new servers are created.  It integrates and coordinates with the Cloud controller, so when a cloud server is terminated it is gracefully removed from monitoring instead of sending a flurry of false alerts."

To date, most Cloud server monitoring has either been restricted to basic CPU, storage, and bandwidth monitoring or has required painstaking configuration by IT specialists. Continues Bross, "Service availability is just as critical for Cloud servers as it is for any other critical business service.  Users don't care if the CPU usage and storage of a Web server look perfectly fine if that server fails to deliver Web pages, and the same goes for Email servers and other servers that provide critical business functions.  SilverSpore's solution provides instant notification if a critical service is faltering."

SilverSpore Version 2 is available immediately and a Virtual Appliance Demo is available on the SilverSpore Web site.

Version 2 key features

    --  Integration with Amazon EC2* compatible cloud infrastructures
    --  Compatible with Amazon Web Services and the Eucalyptus and OpenStack
        open source cloud infrastructures
    --  Adds automated network dependency routing
    --  Improved performance and scalability

About SilverSpore

SilverSpore LLC specializes in innovative new approaches to IT management, reducing cost and complexity to allow any size organization to compete in today's business environment where the efficient deployment of technology is critical to success.

More informationDemo videoVirtual Appliance DemoTechnical article

Contact infoSilverSpore LLChttp://www.silverspore.cominfo@silverspore.com

*Trademark of Amazon.com

SOURCE  SilverSpore LLC

SilverSpore LLC

CONTACT: Richard Bross, +1-603-589-0874

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

UBM Everything Channel's CRN Expands its Global Reach with India's First Virtual Show for the Channel Community

Offered in Virtual Seminar Center from UBM Studios

CHICAGO, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --UBM Everything Channel's CRN presented India's first virtual show for the channel community on May 17-18, 2011.  Targeted to the channel community, the two-day event offered insightful information and presentations from industry experts as well as best of breed offerings from technology vendors from India and abroad.  The virtual event was presented in UBM Studios' Virtual Seminar Center.  UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming.

The virtual event drew over 600 attendees from 139 Indian cities.  On average, more than 140 attendees participated in each live conference session.  In addition, attendees downloaded over 4300 videos, document and whitepapers.

"The first CRN Virtual Channel Show received an overwhelming response with more than 600 unique visitors from across 139 Indian cities logging in. In a vast country like India coverage for a virtual event is unprecedented. The compelling engagement of the visitors and relevance of a virtual platform is evident from the fact that each visitor spent an average 4.5 hours at the virtual event. The environment UBM Studios' produced for the event is simple and yet very feature rich and operates on a low bandwidth which made it possible for many enterprise VARs from smaller Indian cities having lower bandwidth to benefit from the show," said Dhaval Valia, Associate Publisher & Executive Editor, CRN India Edition.

The conference program included:

    --  The Enterprise IT Investment Trends Survey 2011 by Nitin Mehta, Senior
        Manager, Advisory Services, E&Y India
    --  State Of The Cloud: Understanding The Indian SMB Landscape by Neha Jalan
        , Senior Associate, AMI-Partners India
    --  Introduction To Microsoft Online Services by Suresh Ramani, Founder
        President, IAMCP India West Chapter & CEO, Techgyan
    --  How To Use Social Media Effectively by Sampath Iyengar, Social
        Engagement Officer, NeoSocial 7 Media Solutions
    --  State Of Cloud Computing Market In India by Sanchit Vir Gogia, Associate
        Research Manager, Software, Springboard Research India
    --  Goods And Service Tax And The Impact It Would Have On Channel Business
        by Sunil Gabhawalla, Founder & CEO, Sunil Gabhawalla & Co
    --  IT Software Double Taxation: Challenges & Solutions by Rajesh Kothari,
        Chairman, ISODA & Managing Director, Blue Chip Computers

"It was a privilege to have the opportunity to be part of the CRN Virtual Channel Show and share thoughts with peers in the industry. Despite being the first-of-its kind by UBM in India, the team did very well to execute it in a professional manner and ensure high level of attendance. Kudos to the UBM team for putting up a spectacular show!," said Sanchit Vir Gogia, Associate Research Manager - Software, Springboard Research.

The events platinum partner was EMC. The exhibitors included: EMC, Belkin, D-Link, EATON, eScan, HP Networking, LG, See Beyond, Tally Solutions and Tata Communications.

"Great concept and great execution. Compared to physical events this is so much comfortable and interactive.  I would like to congratulate CRN of bringing such an innovative concept to India," said Vibhav Mehta, Marketing Director, Belkin.

The event was supported by leading Indian industry and channel associations--Compass, CMDA, CONFED ITA, International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, ISODA, PCAIT, TAIT, MITDA and GIBA.

In addition, the events' Knowledge Partners included: AMI-Partners, Ernst & Young, CIO Klub, Springboard Research, and SB Gabhawalla & Co.

The complete on demand event can be viewed here.

For additional information on UBM Studios, contact Max Gerstein at 773 687 4317 or max.gerstein@ubm.com.

Follow UBM Studios on Twitter (http://twitter.com/UBMStudios), Facebook, or LinkedIn for all the latest news.

About Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

About UBM Studios

UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming.  A global marketing service, UBM Studios delivers content, audience and in-depth analytics driving deeper award-winning user engagement paired with vision, process and execution.

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

ContactMichele McPhailUBM Studios773 687 4321michele.mcphail@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Studios

UBM Studios

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

Reacting to Early Sales Success and Exciting Customer Demand, SureWest Accelerates 5,000 New Fiber Homes in Olathe, Kansas

ROSEVILLE, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the excitement that has been created with its recent launch of fiber homes in Olathe, KS, SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved adding 5,000 new homes to its 2011 capital plan, resulting in a total of 15,500 fiber home additions scheduled this year in Olathe.

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Steve Oldham, SureWest's president and chief executive officer, said, "This acceleration of homes is a direct result of the high customer demand for SureWest's fiber service and the excellent work of our employees, who have been delivering homes efficiently and ahead of schedule. We have created a buzz in the marketplace with this new service offering and are successfully selling at rates exceeding our expectations.

"Our goal is to reach 35-40% in total penetration on the new fiber homes, and in just a month we have already achieved 18% sales penetration on the first 2,000. In some areas, we are as high as 33%. The acceleration of homes speaks to the confidence we have in our plan and in our employees to continue delivering a strong return on our investments. These types of growth opportunities are expected to generate long-term sustainable free cash flow and additional value for our shareholders."

The additional homes enable SureWest to further take advantage of Federal tax incentives on new investments made in 2011. It increases SureWest's projected 2011 capital expenditures range from $60-70 million to $65-74 million. Projected capital expenditures for 2012 remain in the $60-70 million range and in the $55-65 million range for 2013.

SureWest expects to continue investing in high-margin growth opportunities and is prioritizing spending where it has experienced the greatest returns. The company has achieved high penetration levels in the Kansas City market since it began passing fiber homes in 2009. The existing Kansas City hybrid fiber coaxial network has 40% penetration levels and the 11,600 new fiber homes passed in 2009 have already reached 34% penetration.

About SureWest

SureWest Communications (http://www.surewest.com) is a leading integrated communications provider and the bandwidth leader in the markets it serves. Headquartered in Northern California for more than 95 years, SureWest offers bundled residential and commercial services in the greater Sacramento and Kansas City regions that include IP-based digital and high-definition television, high-speed Internet, Voice over IP, and local and long distance telephone. SureWest was the nation's first provider to launch residential HDTV over an IP network and offers one of the nation's fastest symmetrical Internet services with speeds of up to 50 Mbps in each direction on its fiber-to-the-home network.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate" or "project," or the negative of those words or other comparable words. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ from those projected in such forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, advances in telecommunications technology, changes in the telecommunications regulatory environment, changes in the financial stability of other telecommunications providers who are customers of the company, changes in competition in markets in which the company operates, adverse circumstances affecting the economy in California, Kansas and Missouri in general, and in the greater Sacramento, California and greater Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri areas in particular, the availability of future financing, changes in the demand for services and products, new product and service development and introductions, and pending and future litigation.

Contacts:

Ron Rogers
Corporate Communications
916-746-3123
r.rogers@surewest.com

Misty Wells
Investor Relations
916-786-1799
m.wells@surewest.com

SOURCE  SureWest Communications

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SureWest Communications

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Light Reading India Debuts

NEW DELHI, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Reading India (http://www.lightreading.in), a new online community targeted at the fast-growing India telecom marketplace, launched today with a mission to help the country's telecom community achieve its aim of developing India's broadband sector.

The new site was launched on the first day of Light Reading's Mobile Broadband Summit (http://mobilebroadbandsummit.com/), a two-day event focused on the most pressing issues facing India's telecom sector today. The launch was met with great enthusiasm and support by the more than 200 delegates that attended the event's first day.

Light Reading India launches at a critical point in the development of India's communications services sector. Having already added more than 420 million new mobile lines between them during the past two years, the country's network operators, armed with new spectrum, are set to unleash a wireless broadband revolution. It's a revolution that's needed: India has more 1.2 billion people but only about 12 million fixed broadband connections and just 10 million 3G users.

"This is a perfect time to launch an online community that can deliver real value to India's telecom community," says Gagandeep Kaur, the editor of Light Reading India who will lead a new team of reporters based in New Delhi and Mumbai.

"Not only does the market here need to know about the local developments that are impacting their working lives, but it needs insight into the developments from other markets around the world that can help shape the future of India's broadband market. With its global team of in-house analysts from Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, a partnership with Indian research house Tonse Telecom, and input from the Light Reading Communications Network's team of international editors, Light Reading India is uniquely positioned to provide an unrivalled perspective," adds Kaur.

"Launching Light Reading India is part of our strategy to continue to invest and grow Light Reading in the markets that matter the most," said Joseph Braue, EVP and Group Director of the Light Reading Communications Network. "Light Reading India joins Light Reading Europe and Light Reading Asia as our global communities, along with Light Reading Mobile and Light Reading Cable, which focus on specific service provider technology markets."

In addition to offering advertising partners the opportunity to reach its 17,000 registered site goers through banners, whitepaper syndication, newsletters, webinars and custom events, Light Reading India will offer video documentaries via its high-quality LRTV video production unit. For information on marketing and advertising opportunities, please contact Yogesh Joshi, director of sales and marketing, at yogesh.joshi@ubm.com

About the Light Reading Communications Network

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the $3 trillion worldwide communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading's research arms, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, provide the most comprehensive communications research, market data, and technology analysis in close to 100 markets around the world. Light Reading produces nearly 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, the Mobile Broadband Summit in Delhi, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by UBM plc in August 2005 and operates as a unit of UBM TechWeb.

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

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

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com

CONTACT:  Jennifer Baker, +1-617-871-1910, jbaker@pyr.com

SOURCE  Light Reading

Light Reading

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

Reynolds Launches New CRM Solution for the iPad®

dealerPAD is the Mobile Version of Reynolds' Contact Management Developed Specifically to Work on the iPad

DAYTON, Ohio, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the launch of dealerPAD, a mobile version of the Reynolds Contact Management solution developed for use on the Apple® iPad®.  dealerPAD will be offered as an additional benefit at no charge to Reynolds Contact Management customers.

With dealerPAD, dealers can access important functions of Contact Management from anywhere, at anytime, in or out of the dealership. These functions range from creating and updating customer records to searching the dealer's vehicle inventory. dealerPAD also leverages the built-in design features of the iPad to improve the overall Contact Management user experience.

"dealerPAD provides dealership personnel immediate access to customer and dealership information, without being confined to a desktop PC at the dealership," said Jon Strawsburg, vice president of Product Planning at Reynolds and Reynolds. "With this information at their fingertips, dealers are able to respond more quickly and accurately to customer requests, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction, lead conversion, and sales revenue for the dealership."

Strawsburg concluded, "We've designed dealerPAD to be a 'game changer' in helping dealers improve their sales processes and improve customer relationships, inside and outside of the four walls of the dealership. Ultimately, our products are measured by the results they deliver for dealers."

Contact Management for the ERA® dealership management system is one of the most comprehensive and widely used customer relationship management (CRM) tools for car dealerships. By helping dealerships drive efficiency into their CRM process, Contact Management enables dealers to more effectively reach, attract, and retain sales and service customers.

About Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds is the automotive industry's leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships improve business results.  The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio.  (http://www.reyrey.com)

SOURCE  The Reynolds and Reynolds Company

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company

CONTACT: Thomas Schwartz, +1-937-485-8109 (office), or +1-937-269-9569 (mobile), Thomas_Schwartz@reyrey.com

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

Domainmonster.com Open for .XXX Domain Name Pre Orders

BOSTON, June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Domainmonster.com have today announced they are accepting pre orders for
all three stages of the upcoming .XXX Domain Name launch. Their wholesale
platform Domainbox.com is now also accepting pre orders following full
integration for .XXX domains into its comprehensive API (Application
Programming Interface).

    .XXX domains start from $74.99 at Domainmonster.com, where orders can be
placed online for Sunrise, Landrush and the General Availability stages.
Orders placed for General Availability will not be charged until
Domainmonster.com is successful securing the customers pre order at launch.
Detail for all stages of the launch can be found at
http://www.domainmonster.com/domains/xxx.

    "We are incredibly excited to be supporting .XXX so comprehensively and
at such an early stage", commented Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com.
"We've seen enormous demand from our customers and once again are offering a
no win no fee guarantee on our launch technology, ensuring we secure our
customers' orders when it ultimately counts", he continued.

    As a top tier performer at new domain launches, Domainmonster.com remain
the proven market leader for securing the web's best real estate during
competitive launches. See
http://news.domainmonster.com/domainmonster-no1-for-co-domains/

    Wholesale support for .XXX was also launched today on Domainmonster.com's
sister domain name reseller platform, Domainbox.com. Interested resellers can
read more about the comprehensive reseller platform and sign up online
instantly at http://www.domainbox.com

    For further information, please see:

    General .XXX domain name information -
http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-name/xxx/

    .XXX Domain Registration stages -
http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-registration/xxx/

    How to pre order a .XXX domain -
http://www.domainmonster.com/buy-domain/xxx/

    Reselling Domain Names - http://www.domainbox.com

    About Domainmonster.com

    Domainmonster.com has rapidly grown to become a Top 50 fastest
growing ICANN accredited registrar. With sales in Dollars, Sterling & Euros,
Domainmonster.com is a round the clock operation serving customers across the
globe. As a top tier performer worldwide for all new domain launches in the
past three years, Domainmonster.com is well known for its success securing
the web's best virtual real estate.

    Coupled with knowledgeable customer service and a consistently
low, "no catches", bulk pricing model, it's no wonder more than 30% of the
domains Domainmonster.com manages are inbound transfers! Domainmonster.com
brings a fresh outlook to domain registration and counts itself lucky to
serve endless domain portfolio holders and worldwide brands, amongst its many
customers.

    Domainmonster(R), Domainbox(R) and Mesh Digital(R) are
registered trademarks of Mesh Digital Limited. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are acknowledged.

    Editor's notes

    For further information, please contact:

    Pete Osmond, Account Director: +1-877-977-0099

    Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com: +1-877-977-0099

Source: Domainmonster.com

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JEVRA LLC Announces Official Launch of Burnandrotinhell.com, One of a Kind Social Media Website Internationally Dubbed Facebook for Angry People

NEW YORK, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabeth Cucinotta and Chris Chiarmonte of JEVRA LLC proudly announce the official launch of their brainchild http://www.Burnandrotinhell.com, an innovative, interactive, anonymous venting site meant to give users who have been "hurt, cheated, disrespected, disregarded, violated, offended or otherwise upset or annoyed by others" a safe venue for expressing their feelings by posting a "Burn." 

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Ms. Cucinotta, a lawyer and formerly a teacher at a large, Catholic high school in Queens, NY, was fired from her school one week after the beta test launch of the popular site, which has been dubbed internationally as "Facebook for angry people."  Even though Ms. Cucinotta had gotten approval from a school administrator to launch the site, she was later told that her involvement with http://www.Burnandrotinhell.com was contrary to the school's mission statement and that the site could be a possible forum for cyber bullying.  In response, Ms. Cucinotta stated, "We have the strictest terms of use of any social media site out there."  Ms. Cucinotta, a lesbian, also said she has been a victim of bullying in the past and would never tolerate it on her website. 

Members of http://www.Burnandrotinhell.com post burns, share burns to other social media outlets, and rate and comment on other members' burns. Additional features are the abilities to send members private messages, and of course "give the finger." The top rated burns and members are ranked on a public leader board.

Another unique feature of the site is members accumulate "burn points" that can be used as discounts on merchandise from the site's gift store.

Some burn categories include:

Exes, In-Laws, Bad Friendships, Bosses/Coworkers, Bad Teachers, Bad Students, Celebrities, Sports, Rude People, Politics, and Bad Products

Fox 5 TV News coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJegdRtUfN4

You can follow us at http://www.twitter.com/burnrothell or 'like' our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/burnandrotinhell

SOURCE  Burnandrotinhell.com

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Burnandrotinhell.com

CONTACT: Elizabeth Cucinotta, President, +1-917-294-7584, info@burnandrotinhell.com

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

June Forecast: Sunny With Enhanced Verizon Wireless 3G Coverage

New Cell Sites Activated In Time for the Unofficial Start of Summer

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The days are getting longer, the sun is getting brighter and the Verizon Wireless network is getting even better for customers across the country.

While customers are covering up with sunglasses and sunscreen, Verizon Wireless is enhancing coverage around the United States with new 3G cell sites in:

    --  Brookside, Del.
    --  Iroquois County, Ill.
    --  Crown Point, Ind.
    --  Elkhart, Ind.
    --  Newton County, Ind.
    --  Durant, Iowa
    --  Licking County, Ohio
    --  Washington, D.C.
    --  Pittsburgh, Pa.
    --  Wallaceton, Pa.
    --  Washington, Pa.
    --  Augusta County, Va.
    --  Hanover County, Va.
    --  Newport News, Va.

Whether summer plans take Verizon Wireless customers to one of these 14 locations or elsewhere, they will enjoy the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network.  June wedding-goers can share the special "I do" moment instantly via Twitter(TM) and Facebook®.  Outdoor enthusiasts can explore using mapping, hiking and biking apps.

The Verizon Wireless 3G network carries data sessions for customers with the latest wireless devices and smartphones, including the new iPhone 4 from Verizon Wireless.  Verizon Wireless network enhancements are part of the company's aggressive annual network capital investment program to stay ahead of the growing demand for voice and data services.  The company has invested more than $65 billion in its nationwide network since it was formed - $6 billion on average every year.

More Information Available

    --  Find these and other network announcements at the Verizon Wireless News
        Center.
    --  Follow VZWNetwork on Twitter for ongoing network updates, enhancements
        and information.
    --  See video footage of Verizon Wireless' year-round network preparations
        across the country on YouTube and in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
        Library.

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: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com, Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork

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

Electronic Market Maker GETCO Provides Investors With High Frequency Trading Tools by Launching Algorithm Focused on Micro-Executions

CHICAGO, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global market maker GETCO today announced the launch of GETCO Execution Services' GETAlpha, an execution algorithm for U.S. equities.

GETAlpha is the first product to provide the investment community with the same high-tech trading tools as a dedicated electronic, or high frequency, market maker.  Utilizing GETCO's research, technology and infrastructure, GETAlpha provides professional investors with an execution-targeted edge.

As a modern day market maker, GETCO focuses on optimizing micro-executions to create macro-results.  Market makers facilitate trading and price discovery by posting buy and sell orders, and, in turn, attempt to capture a small portion of the bid-ask spread. Widely recognized as one of the world's most sophisticated trading firms, GETCO is a market-maker on more than 50 exchanges, ECNs, ATSs and MTFs in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

By utilizing the same strategies as GETCO's core market making business, GETAlpha enables institutional investors' order executions to mimic the order execution behaviors of a dedicated market maker, thus minimizing order detection and information leakage, and providing superior executions.

"It's clear investors want tools to help keep them competitive in today's rapidly evolving financial markets. That's why GETCO Execution Services is launching GETAlpha," said Daniel Coleman, Head of GETCO's Client Services. "With GETAlpha, institutional investors now have access to the same world-class strategies and infrastructure that GETCO has spent more than a decade developing, refining and, most importantly, using. Leveraging GETCO's continuous investment in market-leading technology gives our customers micro-alpha with reduced market impact."

GETAlpha is the latest offering from the firm's client services division, GETCO Execution Services (GES). GETCO Execution Services helps investors solve their execution needs with a variety of high-tech trading solutions, including:

    --  GETMatched, an SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS), or dark
        pool, where approximately 100 million shares per day are executed on
        average.  (GETMatched formerly was known as GES when it was the
        division's only client service offering.)

    --  GETRouted, a customized low latency router.

About GETCO:

GETCO is a leading global market maker. The firm's primary business involves both buying and selling securities to provide two-sided markets on exchanges around the world. The liquidity GETCO supplies allows individual and institutional investors to immediately transfer the risk often associated with securities while saving money on trading costs. In addition, GETCO provides customers with a range of execution services through its client services arm, GETCO Execution Services.

Media Contact:Sophie Sohn; +1 312 931 2299; media@getcollc.comSales Contact:Drew Krichman; +1 646 747 0034; sales@getcoexecution.com

SOURCE  GETCO

GETCO

ONE Launches the "One App that Could Change the World" in the Apple App Store

New iPhone Application Transforms Mobile Advocacy; Makes it Easier to Get the Facts, Get Connected and Create Change on the Go

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE (http://www.one.org), the anti-poverty advocacy group cofounded by Bono, today announced the availability of the ONE App for the iPhone. A free mass-market app designed exclusively for advocacy, the ONE App brings together the latest activism tools in a powerful mobile platform. Built in partnership with @radical.media, the ONE App's unique design and functionality make it the modern way for people to get the facts, get connected and create change in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease.

With more than 2.5 million members around the world, ONE raises awareness about the crisis of extreme poverty and advocates for effective programs that are delivering real results. The organization does not ask people for their money, it asks them for their voice. The ONE App provides a new, contemporary way for people to connect and use their voices to persuade political leaders to support poverty-fighting projects that are saving lives and building sustainable futures - for less than 1% of the U.S. budget.

By 2014, mobile internet is expected to surpass desktop internet usage, and advocacy is following this trend. The ONE App takes advocacy to the next level by offering a unique set of features to bring actions - such as signing a petition or calling a member of Congress - to a user's mobile device.  Specifically the ONE App allows iPhone users to:

    --  Get the Facts: Knowledge is power. The ONE App gives instant access to
        information on global projects that are saving lives, helping to put
        kids in school and improving futures. The app also keeps users
        up-to-date with daily content, photos, videos and push notifications for
        breaking news.
    --  Get Connected: Users can join the ONE movement on-the-go and engage
        their social network to mobilize their friends. The ONE App is the only
        pro-social app that lets users track and share their poverty-fighting
        actions and see what actions their ONE friends are taking in real-time.
        It's also the only app that helps members communicate with each other in
        the field, meet up at events and connect with local organizers.
    --  Create Change:  With a few taps on their iPhone, users can call a member
        of Congress, meet up at an event or sign and share a petition - powerful
        tools that add their voice to the 2.5 million ONE members advocating on
        behalf of the world's poorest people.
"@radical.media has always embraced change and we're thrilled to partner with ONE on this thoroughly modern advocacy tool," said Jon Kamen, Chairman and CEO of @radical.media. "We pride ourselves on creating innovative ways to connect consumers with brands and why not connect a unique advocacy organization such as ONE, and allow it to leverage mobile technology in a way that encourages people to participate and be proactive."

"The ONE App increases the speed and effectiveness with which ONE members can share information, mobilize and put pressure on political leaders," added Jeff Davidoff, CMO of ONE. "We believe it's the right tool at the right time. By harnessing the power of mobile, we will increase engagement with our current members and enlist new people in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease."

Starting today, the ONE App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. The app will roll out to other smartphone devices later this year.  For more information on the ONE App, please visit http://www.one.org/iPhone.

Watch a video demonstration of the ONE App at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXSHJ45IpTI

About ONE

ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization backed by more than 2.5 million people that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, by raising public awareness and pressing political leaders to support smart, effective policies and programs that are saving lives, helping to put kids in school and improving futures. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African activists and policy makers. To learn more, please go to http://www.one.org.

About @radical.media

@radical.media is a global transmedia company that creates some of the world's most innovative content across all forms of media. The company develops, produces and distributes television, feature films, commercials, music programming, smartphone & tablet applications, digital content and design. The company has been honored with an Academy Award, numerous Emmys®, a Golden Globe®, Grammys®, Webbys®, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design, two Palme D'Or's at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, and just about every other accolade associated with the advertising and marketing industries. http://www.radicalmedia.com.

SOURCE  ONE

ONE

CONTACT: Kimberly Hunter of ONE, +1-202-495-2792, Kimberly.Hunter@one.org; or Aaron Gannon of radical.media, +1-212-691-2800, Gannon@sunshinesachs.com

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

CA Technologies Launches CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center

New Online Resource Showcases Content to Help Partners Excel with Company's Service Assurance Solutions

ISLANDIA, N.Y., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced the CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center, a new online resource that helps partners articulate the unique value of the Application Performance Management, Infrastructure Management, and Service Operations Management solutions from CA Technologies to new and existing customers.

The CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center offers an array of partner-centric content, such as solution briefs and demonstrations, that will help partners optimize their customers' business service performance across any rapidly-changing IT environment.

"We are a long-time CA Technologies partner, successfully representing the infrastructure management and application performance management solutions over the past decade," said Stephen Galbraith, vice president, Empowered Networks. "The CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center will be extremely useful as we work with our customers and prospects this year. The Center's resources will better prepare our sales teams to communicate the business value of CA Technologies solutions."

Service Assurance solutions from CA Technologies are designed to help customers achieve end-to-end service and transaction visibility for any environment - physical, virtualized, and cloud - with the goal of improving service performance, controlling costs, increasing agility and delivering a flawless end-user experience.

As IT service delivery models evolve, enterprise IT organizations are increasingly reliant on partners to help strike a balance between cost, control and performance benefits when engaging multiple service providers. The CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center provides CA Technologies partners with information and support to help their new and existing customers successfully adopt a greater end-user focus, while garnering the economic benefits of sourcing models like Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service.

"By leveraging our technology, tools and support, our partners can reduce sales cycles and uncover new, high-value consulting and services opportunities," said Chris Cook, general manager, Service Assurance, CA Technologies. "For our customers, that translates into adding a strategic partner that transcends product implementation and provides guidance on how to evolve IT from a siloed cost center to a business-aligned team focused on end-user and business outcomes."

"We are the leading provider of innovative technology solutions serving the U.S. federal government, which is one of the single largest consumers of IT technology and management solutions and an important customer for CA Technologies," said John Trauth, president, Merlin International.  "For us to deliver high-value IT solutions with experienced and trusted staff, we look to our alliance partners to provide easy access to sales tools, solution demos, and in-depth technical information.  The new CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center is a valuable asset for all of us representing CA Technologies."

To learn more about the CA Service Assurance Partner Solution Center, please e-mail CApartners@ca.com.

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About CA Technologies

CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.

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Copyright © 2011 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.

Press Contacts

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SOURCE  CA Technologies

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Web Site: http://ca.com

Hamilton Mobile CapTel® Compatible with More Networks and Smartphones than Ever with Addition of App for Android(TM)

Hamilton Mobile CapTel is the first to offer single-phone Captioned Telephone (CapTel) solutions for BlackBerry®,  iPhone®, and Android

AURORA, Neb., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton CapTel® announced today that it has released the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android, which makes it possible for individuals with hearing loss to make and receive captioned telephone calls on their Android smartphone. The free app allows users to listen, read captions of everything that is said during phone calls, and naturally respond - allowing seamless, clear and easy conversation.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/hamiltoncaptel/50494/

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110601/MM11480 )

"We are dedicated to delivering technologically advanced solutions that are easily accessible to individuals who experience hearing loss. More importantly, users now have the ability to place and receive phone calls away from their home or office," said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton Relay, provider of Hamilton Mobile CapTel service. "With the introduction of this new app, Hamilton Mobile CapTel is now compatible with even more smartphones - Android, BlackBerry and iPhone. We are excited about more people having access to Hamilton Mobile CapTel as more platforms are now available."

Currently holding 35% market share, Android is emerging as the leading smartphone operating system in the U.S. Meeting this growing demand, the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android combines nearly a decade of proven captioned telephone technology with the form, function and features of the Android platform:

    --  Listen and simultaneously read captions of what's said on the Android
        screen
    --  Place and receive calls with captions on a single device
    --  Save and review conversations
    --  In-app integration of contacts and phone numbers
    --  Free captions in English or Spanish
    --  Compatible with Android OS 2.1 and higher
    --  Works with any Android compatible headset - wired or Bluetooth
    --  Available 24/7

"The development of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android marks an incredible milestone for us. There are nearly 36 million individuals in the U.S. who experience hearing loss and the addition of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android means that more of those individuals will be able to get back in the conversation," said Ziegler.

Hamilton Mobile CapTel is a service that can be used on a single smartphone that is capable of supporting both voice and data simultaneously through a 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connection. The free Hamilton Mobile CapTel App for Android can be downloaded at the Android Market. Just search "Hamilton Mobile CapTel" and download directly.

Android users who are new to CapTel can visit http://www.HamiltonMobileCapTel.com for more details or may begin the one-time registration process at http://www.HamiltonWebCapTel.com.

About Hamilton CapTel

Hamilton CapTel is a service of Hamilton Relay, a division of Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified communications and technology services provider based in Aurora, Neb. Founded in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications has grown to encompass eight primary company divisions allowing Hamilton to operate on a local, regional and national basis. For more information about Hamilton CapTel, please visit http://www.hamiltoncaptel.com.

CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc.  Android and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

SOURCE  Hamilton CapTel

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Hamilton CapTel

CONTACT: Dixie Ziegler, +1-402-694-7261, Dixie.ziegler@hamiltonrelay.com; or Allison Shaw, +1-612-751-0421, shaw@sym-labs.com

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

Verizon Wireless Bundles Data Allowance With Popular Applications in New Value Pack Offer for Basic Phones

Millions of Customers Now Eligible for VZ Navigator, Mobile Email and Ringback Tones Service, Plus 75 MB of Data for $10 a Month

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced a new offer for its millions of customers with basic phones: for $10 a month, customers will receive 75 MB of data use to browse the Web, participate in social networking, and download games and apps, plus access to several of Verizon Wireless' most popular applications.   

In addition to the data allowance, the new Value Pack includes monthly subscriptions to Mobile Email; VZ Navigator®, Verizon Wireless' audible turn-by-turn navigation application; and Ringback Tones, so customers can customize or choose the song a caller hears when waiting for an answer.  Individual ringback tones are available for $1.99 for one year.

"Basic phones aren't so basic any more - along with voice calls and text messages, customers can access the Internet, send and receive email, stay connected and much more," said Kristi Crum, executive director, Consumer Solution for Verizon Wireless.  "Bringing some of our most-asked-for apps together with a generous data allowance in one package gives millions of customers the opportunity to get more value from their Verizon Wireless phones, all for an affordable monthly charge."

Customers can save more than $10 every month over the cost of individual subscriptions if they choose the new Value Pack.  This offer is available for a limited time; basic phone customers with existing data packages, including the $10/75 MB per month package, or who subscribe to VZ Navigator, can move to the Value Pack at any time using My Verizon.

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.

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: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

MTN Satellite Communications and ERZIA Provide Mobile VSAT Communications Solution for Spanish Oceanographic Vessel BIO Hesperides

Rapid Deployment System Ensures Availability of Broadband Communications Services for Final Leg of Malaspina Expedition

MIRAMAR, Fla., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, and ERZIA, the leading provider of VSAT maritime communications in Spain, today jointly announced the installation of MTN's Rapid Deployment System (RDS), the fastest and most reliable mobile VSAT communications solution designed specifically for the maritime industry, on the Spanish research vessel BIO Hesperides. Installed in just one day, the RDS guarantees complete communications connectivity no matter the location or conditions as it travels across the Pacific from Sydney, Australia to Cartagena de Indias in Columbia for the Malaspina expedition.

The Marina Malaspina Expedition is led by the CSIC and mainly financed by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, performed in memory of the Alessandro Malaspina voyage (1789-1794). The main objective is to develop a high-resolution inventory of the global change's impact on ocean ecosystems and exploring their biodiversity, particularly in the deep ocean. As it approached the final segment of the expedition across the Pacific Ocean, the vessel required a temporary broadband satellite communications solution that could be installed within a day. The MTN/ERZIA team was able to fulfill the requirements on time given their previous experience providing support for the BIO Sarmiento de Gamboa.

"BIO Hesperides is a Navy ship dedicated to marine science that uses X-Band satellites to connect their systems," said Ian Maxson-Davies, commercial director, Europe for MTN Satellite Communications. "When this vessel required additional coverage, they turned to the MTN/ERZIA team based on our ability to install a fully operational temporary VSAT solution and supporting services within a day. We developed the RDS solution for this very kind of situation and are pleased to play a role in the BIO Hesperides' scientific mission."

The RDS solution enables offshore energy vessels to quickly establish voice and data communications using a temporary turnkey Ku-band satellite connection and VSAT equipment, delivering "Always On - Always Available" broadband communications. The RDS is designed to provide quality VSAT communications on a temporary basis to vessels that require consistent and constant remote access to global broadband.

"Our flexibility and engineering expertise were key to the success in this project. We were able to deploy a fully functional system in one day with its secure connection to UTM's core network up and running in a few hours, meanwhile reducing cost due to ERZIA and MTN global logistics and technical service network," said Juan Corro, Satellite Services Business Unit Manager from ERZIA Technologies. "It has been challenging but this will be an example for future oceanographic campaigns, which need punctual broadband connectivity."

"The solution from MTN is essential for meeting the Malaspina expedition's objectives," says Jordi Sorribas, CTO of Unidad de Tenologia Marina (UTM-CSIC), which is responsible for the civil technology management of the Hesperides. "Broadband communications allow for us to conduct real-time transmission of data such as the vessel's position and altitude, as well as the depth of the ocean and its physical and chemical characteristics. We transmit this data direct to shore now, instead of relying on an onboard data-processing technical specialist to do so. And the entire system can be repaired and reconfigured remotely in case of any failure or needed operational changes. We can even have new software installed remotely as new demands for the project emerge."

The expedition is having a great impact in the international scientific community. To follow the blog visit: http://blogs.nature.com/news/thegreatbeyond/2011/03/malaspina_expedition.html

About ERZIA Technologies, S.L.

ERZIA Tech. is a Spanish leading provider of satellite communication systems and space RF payload electronics and test systems. ERZIA is also a leading engineering firm that provides VSAT ground stations for extreme environments and harsh conditions such as the Antarctic. ERZIA is currently providing communication services to several branches of the Spanish Government, including the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas CSIC, the Spanish Antarctic Base Juan Carlos I, and Instituto Espanol de Oceanografia (IEO), equivalent to the U.S. NOAA. ERZIA is also providing RF and Power Special Checkout Systems for several European Space programs such as PAZ satellite and Asteroidfinder from Germany's DLR, along with space qualified RF power amplifiers for a broad number of space missions. The company is currently headquartered in Santander, Spain. For more information, visit http://www.erzia.com or email at info@erzia.com.

About MTN Satellite Communications

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is the leading global provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world. MTN's maritime VSAT solutions and global satellite communications network offer the reliability that only "Always On - Always Available" systems can provide. More than 600 vessels and land-based terminals worldwide, including cruise ships, commercial ships, offshore drilling and production sites, government and military vessels, private yachts, and ferries depend on MTN's voice and data networks to allow them to "be in the middle of nowhere and at the center of everything." Premium services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, onboard newspapers, banking services, direct payroll deposit for crew, and other enterprise solutions. MTN is based in Miramar, Fla. and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.mtnsat.com.

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Sonus Networks Announces Support for end-to-end IPv4-to-IPv6 Connectivity Across Entire Product Line

New Software Release Allows Existing Customers to Enable IPv4-to-IPv6 Interworking with a Simple Software Upgrade

WESTFORD, Mass., June 1, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a market leader in next-generation IP-based network solutions, today announced the availability of a software upgrade that delivers on the company's plan to support IPv6 across its entire product line. As a result, Sonus customers can be assured their infrastructure will work effectively with both IPv4 and IPv6 technologies while the industry's transition to full IPv6 is underway. The decision to offer both IPv4 to IPv6 interworking in the Sonus product set, both in current products and retroactively, ensures that customers are able to migrate seamlessly, and on their own schedule, without interrupting existing services or requiring the deployment of additional hardware or network partitions.

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"IPv6 is another example of how networks are becoming increasingly hybrid as multiple protocols and technologies must co-exist through lengthy transitions," said Joe McGarvey, principal analyst for IP services infrastructure at Current Analysis. "Much like the TDM-to-IP modernization of networks, which is expected to take years to complete, transitions like IPv4 to IPv6 will result in mixed-mode networks for a long time to come, and will require solutions that bridge disparate technologies and addressing schemes to help customers migrate at their desired pace. You can't just flip a switch."

Sonus initiated its IPv6 strategy with the release of its second-generation Session Border Controller (SBC), the NBS5200TM, featuring native support for IPv4 and IPv6 devices. Since then, Sonus has added IPv6 support to its advanced network solutions including the NBS9000 TM Network Border Switch, GSX9000 TM Softswitch and PSX(TM) Centralized Routing and Policy Server. The release of the new software upgrade extends Sonus' pioneering IPv6 initiatives by providing full support for IPv4-to-IPv6 interworking across its entire product portfolio.

"Implementing IPv6 has been top of mind as our enterprise customers look to the future of IP networking," said Harold Teets, senior vice president of Information and Network Technology and CIO/CTO at tw telecom, a Sonus customer. "As IPv6 implementations take hold and continue to grow across the Internet, we have the capabilities and are ready to support our customers' needs to build out their IPv6 strategies. We will help them gain even greater business efficiencies as they seamlessly integrate our innovative technologies like optical transport, business Ethernet and international IP VPN services. Sonus Networks shares our view of this migration path."

The Sonus IPv6 strategy is built on a three-pronged approach to IPv4-to-IPv6 interoperability that provides a holistic solution for network operators:

    --  Dual-Stack IPv4 and IPv6 support - This makes all the Sonus products
        "bi-lingual" with both IPv4 and IPv6 stacks and provides an application
        layer that can use either. This ubiquitous dual-stack capability makes
        Sonus's products ready to operate in any network-- one that uses IPv4,
        or IPv6, or both IP versions at once.

    --  Session Border Controller Interworking - As part of its long-range IPv6
        planning, Sonus designed the NBS5200 session border controller to be
        IPv6-ready from its introduction in 2010. Both the Sonus NBS5200 and
        NBS9000 Network Border Switches can connect to peer networks and
        equipment flexibly by mediating IP-multimedia communications between
        IPv4-only and IPv6-only devices, including mixed environments where
        signaling and media are on different stacks.

    --  Parallel and Simultaneous Deployment - The Sonus product suite is
        carefully designed to enable IPv6 in parallel with IPv4 on the same
        hardware interfaces. This avoids costly re-configurations by eliminating
        the need to deploy separate IPv6-only networks or to provision separate
        IP Trunk Groups and interfaces.

"Like most technology evolutions, including the migration from TDM to IP, the world is not a binary place and people expect that their IP services will keep on working regardless of changes in technology," said David Tipping, vice president of marketing and product management at Sonus Networks. "In the real world, organizations of all kinds will have to conduct operations in a mix of IPv4 and IPv6 for some time. Our customers can bridge from one type of network to another, one technology to the next, at their own pace and without incurring re-configuration costs."

The Sonus software release was made generally available to Sonus customers at the end of April 2011.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leader in IP networking with proven expertise in delivering secure, reliable and scalable next-generation infrastructure and subscriber solutions.  With customers in over 50 countries across the globe and over a decade of experience in transforming networks to IP, Sonus has enabled service providers and enterprises to capture and retain users and generate significant ROI.  Sonus products include media and signaling gateways, policy/routing servers, session border controllers and subscriber feature servers.  Sonus products are supported by a global services team with experience in design, deployment and maintenance of some of the world's largest and most complex IP networks.  For more information, visit http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results.  Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and all subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date.  While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc.  All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

For more information, please contact:

Sonus Networks:Aline Kaplanalkaplan@sonusnet.com +1 978-614-8167

Paul Robertssonus@daviesmurphy.com+1 781-418-2418

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Harris Corporation Significantly Enhances Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Battlefield Networking Capability

MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

    --  New release of Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) delivers
        greater capabilities for wideband tactical communications to the
        battlefield.
    --  Software upgrade expands the size of a single wideband tactical radio
        network, allowing up to 30 users to join and delivering greater command
        and control flexibility.
    --  New "Sky Mode" exchanges video and other data from aircraft to ground
        units in real time.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is broadening the deployment of network-enabled missions with the latest software release for the Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio system software.

The new software release adds two significant capabilities to the Adaptive Wideband Networking Waveform (ANW2), which is currently deployed to Afghanistan in the AN/PRC-117G by various branches of the U.S. Department of Defense.

The software upgrade expands the size of a single wideband tactical radio sub-network to 30 individual nodes.  This increase gives tactical commanders greater flexibility in planning and managing their missions on a single, integrated network.  The availability of 30-node networks dramatically expands the area of network coverage in the field, providing greater communications range and leading to improved command and control and collaboration.  The ANW2 30-node networking mode is ideal for voice, situational awareness, and short messaging services.  For instance, commanders who have real-time information about where their personnel are located become more effective in critical situations, such as fires de-confliction - directing artillery away from friendly forces.

The second major new ANW2 capability is a novel "Sky Mode" for airborne applications, allowing key leaders in aircraft to exchange data, including video, with units on the ground while a mission is underway.  Sky Mode provides greater range and is optimized for airborne ISR and range extension applications.

"The continued success of the AN/PRC-117G and its robust wideband networking capabilities has allowed us to make these enhancements to the ANW2 waveform," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.  "These enhancements will deliver more mission flexibility, broader collaboration and enhanced situational awareness to the tactical edge.

"We are excited to be asked by the Army to deploy the AN/PRC-117G and the 30-node capabilities of ANW2 at this summer's Network Integration Evaluation at Fort Bliss."

The AN/PRC-117G is delivering mobile wideband networking and high-bandwidth applications to forward-deployed forces of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.  The radio is also deployed by federal agencies and U.S. allies.

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.  The company's Falcon® family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications.  Falcon III is the next generation of radios supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements, as well as network-centric operations worldwide.  Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of assured communications® systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets -- with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single- and multiband radios.

About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

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CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications, Kevin.Aman@Harris.com, +1-585-241-8186; Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, Jim.Burke@harris.com, +1-321-727-9131

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Happy Feet Two - The Videogame

KIDS CAN FIND THEIR OWN RHYTHM AND HELP THE PENGUINS BOOGIE DOWN IN A 3D MUSICAL ADVENTURE BASED ON HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM

Upbeat Score by Three Time Grammy® Award Winning Band Ozomatli Gets Families into the Penguin Groove

BURBANK, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Happy Feet Two - The Videogame,a 3D musical adventure game for the entire family inspired by the whimsical Antarctic world of the upcoming animated film Happy Feet Two from Warner Bros. Pictures in association with Village Roadshow Productions. The game will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii(TM) system, the Nintendo 3DS(TM) hand-held system and the Nintendo DS(TM) system in fall 2011.

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"In Happy Feet Two - The Videogame, kids will not only love playing on their own, they will have even more fun playing side-by-side cooperatively with friends and family members, or compete in penguin dance showdowns and belly sliding races," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The game's all new, controller-based dance system uses the player's rhythm to enhance the dancing competitions, and the gameplay lets kids interact with their favorite characters from the film."

In the game, new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working - and dancing - together to save them from extinction.  Players use dance moves to recruit penguins with unique abilities that help advance the adventure, stun opponents and enemies, as well as manipulate the environment around them to solve co-operative puzzles. 

For the ultimate experience, players can dance their Antarctic adventure in 3D.  The game will be available in full 3D for the Nintendo 3DS.  In the Xbox 360 and Playstation versions, the game is made specifically for stereoscopic 3D TV sets with the ability to disable 3D functionality at any time.  The Wii and Nintendo DS versions feature traditional 2D.

All of the music in the game is composed and performed by Ozomatli, the popular, Los Angeles-based band whose music is a combination of hip-hop, salsa, dancehall, cumbia, samba, funk, merengue, Jamaican ragga, and Indian raga influences.  They were joined by Robert Carranza, a Grammy nominated mixer/engineer.  The upbeat score, including a song with Lil' P-Nut, an eight year-old rapper also featured in the movie, will appeal to kids and parents alike.

Happy Feet Two - The Videogame is being developed for Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii by KMM Games and for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS by WayForward Technologies.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About Happy Feet Two

Written and directed by George Miller, Happy Feet Two brings audiences back to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, reuniting them with the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin, Mumble (Elijah Wood), the love of his life, Gloria (Alecia Moore {Pink}) and their old friends Ramon and Lovelace (Robin Williams).  Mumble and Gloria now have a son of their own, Erik, who is struggling to find his own particular talents in the Emperor Penguin world.  But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working--and dancing--together to save them.  This all-star cast also includes Brad Pitt, Hank Azaria and Matt Damon.

About Kennedy Miller Mitchell Games Pty Ltd ("KMM Games")

KMM Games is a division of Kennedy Miller Mitchell Pty Ltd, the movie studio responsible for the Mad Max Trilogy, Happy Feet, and Babe to name a few.  KMM, and its animation studio arm Dr. D Studios, are currently in production of the sequel to the Academy Award winning Happy Feet movie and the fourth movie in the Mad Max franchise. Our games division is new, but growing rapidly.

About WayForward

WayForward is an independent entertainment software developer based in Los Angeles County, California. During its 21 year history, WayForward has partnered with leading game publishers to bring over 100 commercial products to market achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. 

About Ozomatli

In their 16 years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors.  Their music -- a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga-- has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A.

HAPPY FEET TWO: THE VIDEOGAME software © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment. Developed by KMMG. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" and the PlayStation Network logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. Nintendo properties are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

HAPPY FEET TWO and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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CONTACT: Mark Margolis of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, +1-818-977-1787, mark.margolis@warnerbros.com; or Craig Sinel of Forty Seven Communications, +1-323-658-1200, craig@fortyseven.com