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Sicktrix.com Looking to Sponsor Extreme Riders at "Fox Racing Shox Gravity Open at Plattekill Mountain, NY" This Weekend

ROXBURY, N.Y., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sicktrix.com is the brand new destination website for extreme sports that will become the home to riders, surfers, skaters, and bmx-ers everywhere. Not only is this site a place to post your videos and get recognized, but also a meeting of the minds place for extreme sportspeople everywhere.  The sicktrix.com crew will be at Plattekill Mountain this weekend, May 21-22 to debut the site and videotape the talent.

"While getting a first look at this interactive site, I got to experience firsthand the allure of this new brand," says Lyndsay Schnell, Marketing Liaison for Plattekill Mountain. "It is trendy, yet timeless in the notion it allows everyday people to have a chance of becoming a star. Visitors are encouraged to post their trickiest stunts to gain recognition and snag an endorsement deal.  The site's main focus is to provide exposure for amateurs who are ready for the big time."

Come meet the sicktrix.com team, get tons of giveaways, and preview their interactive site at the Fox Racing Shox Gravity Open at Plattekill Mountain, NY: 469 Plattekill Mountain Road, Roxbury NY 12474. They will be on-hand videotaping extreme talent for the website and looking to sponsor talented riders. This is your chance to show the world what you are made of!

All Media inquiries contact:

Lyndsay Schnell
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill Mountain Road
Roxbury, NY 12474
(908)-917-4077
lschnell@specialagentc.com

SOURCE  Sicktrix.com

Sicktrix.com

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

Earlybird Venture Capital Exits BridgeCo to SMSC

BERLIN, HAMBURG and MUNICH, Germany, May 20, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Earlybird Venture Capital is pleased to announce that its portfolio
company BridgeCo Inc. (http://www.bridgeco.com) a leader in networked audio
technologies, was acquired by SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor
company enabling content rich connectivity systems. BridgeCo's JukeBlox(TM)
technology connects tablets, smartphones, PCs, Macs and other consumer
electronics products to a new world of audio entertainment. Earlybird
invested in 2000 as the company's first institutional investor. In addition
to providing BridgeCo with capital in the early stage of the company's
development, Earlybird also worked alongside the seasoned management team to
identify the best sources of later stage capital requirements and aided them
in their successful internationalization strategy.

    With the industry's only system-on-a-chip (SoC) and Software Design Kit
(SDK) for networked audio, BridgeCo is making the connected home a reality
and enabling consumers to access their local or cloud-based music library
from any device and from any room in the home. BridgeCo's technology has been
adopted by some of the largest consumer electronics brands in the world
including Pioneer, Philips, Denon, Marantz, JBL, B&W and Harman/Kardon,
leading to a doubling of customer products in production in each of the last
three years.

    Earlybird Managing Partner Christian Nagel and board member of BridgeCo,
comments: "This exit demonstrates our systematic approach of identifying
extraordinary German and European technology companies who can reshape
industries and our deep commitment to developing these companies into
world-class enterprises, and our necessary staying power as a venture
capitalist."

    Gene Sheridan, CEO of BridgeCo comments on the successful and rewarding
relationship with its first investor: "Earlybird not only challenged us to
develop a consistent strategy that could reshape our industry in the early
days of BridgeCo they also were deeply committed to supporting us and
coaching us through all the years to successfully implement our international
business strategy until one of our proudest achievements: the sale to SMSC."

    About Earlybird

    Earlybird Venture Capital is one of the most successful European venture
investors. Currently, Earlybird manages EUR430 million in assets for an
international investor base. Earlybird invests in innovative, fast-growing
technology enabled services companies with outstanding management teams and
high growth potential in international markets. Earlybird's portfolio
currently includes 27 companies and a number of category-leading cloud
services, consumer Internet and digital media firms such as Azeti, B2X Care,
CrowdPark, Madvertise, Mikini, Nfon, Scoreloop, Simfy and Ubitricity. Since
its inception, Earlybird has invested in over 70 companies that have sparked
some of the most significant innovations in business and technology. In
addition to several successful trade sales, Earlybird has led six companies
to an IPO at four different European exchanges (Interhyp, Tipp24, Wilex,
Esmertec, entelos, and NoemaLife). Further Information is available at
http://www.earlybird.com, on our blog: http://www.blog.earlybird.com, on
Twitter: EarlybirdVC or Facebook: Earlybird Venture Capital.

   
    Earlybird Venture Capital
    Daniela von Wedel
    vonwedel@earlybird.com
    Van- der- Smissen Str. 3
    22767 Hamburg
    Germany
    Phone: +49-40-4329410

Source: Earlybird Venture Capital

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WorldTV.com Goes 1.0 - Anyone Can Publish Their Own TV Channel

Individuals and businesses can rapidly organize video and publish to both TV and the Web

LONDON, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldTV.com (http://worldtv.com) today officially launches its TV Channel and Web Video Publishing Platform. After 4 years of development, and more than a quarter-of-a-million channels created by test users in 200 countries, WorldTV is now able to demonstrate the service's full complement of video publishing solutions and trademark ease-of-use, that has made it so popular with users worldwide.

WorldTV is a platform that enables any individual or company to create their own TV channel that can appear on the web or TV. A new breed of televisions that connect to the Web are already in the marketplace from manufacturers like Samsung, Sony and Panasonic. As 'connected' or 'smart' TV's become more commonplace, the need for a platform that can publish to these televisions becomes clear. WorldTV is the only self-serve platform dedicated to publishing to TV.

Users create collections of videos curated from websites like YouTube and Vimeo, and can add their own videos to a cloud-based video library. They can publish a full screen web TV channel; traditional TV channels viewable on Smart TV's; and entire video websites from this content. Managing the various outputs is remarkably easy with WorldTV's intuitive interface.

"For too long the world of TV broadcasting has been closed to individuals and businesses. With the new advances in connected, 'smart' TV's, the prospect of anyone being able to readily broadcast their own linear TV channel to the world, is finally becoming a reality," said Alx Klive, Founder and CEO, WorldTV.com.

The basic WorldTV service is free, additional features are added at low cost through an innovative 'pay per use' model.

WorldTV's official 'v1.0' release includes many improvements - a freshly redesigned look and feel, a raft of new features, and the new in-application payments system described. More details at http://worldtv.com/pages/features.

About WorldTV

WorldTV is a next-generation web application that empowers users to create, manage and operate their own TV channel for publishing to the web or TV. Anyone can be a TV broadcaster with WorldTV.

SOURCE  WorldTV.com

WorldTV.com

CONTACT: Alx Klive or Ashley Balchin, +44 845 686 2000, reception@worldtv.com

Web Site: http://worldtv.com

Spreadtrum Announces High Performance Multimedia Mobile Phone Solution

SHENZHEN, China, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company"), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in both 2G and 3G wireless communications standards, today announced the introduction of a high performance multimedia mobile phone solution based on ARM9 CPU processor, the SC6800H. This product, which features enhanced application and multimedia processing capabilities, is designed to meet customers' growing demand for video, photo, music, games and other entertainment requirements within the mid-end multimedia mobile phone market.

The SC6800H is more than twice as fast as ARM7 based chips, and its ARM9EJ-S processor core with multimedia and GPU engine provides an enhanced user experience in mid-end feature phone. The solution supports JAVA, Internet access, GPS navigation, mobile stocks, MSN/QQ and many other popular applications in addition to a High-definition video player, and a 5 megapixel camera.  It enables HVGA screen resolution with a fashionable user interface, such as the 3D UI and Flash UI, further improving the user experience. In terms of communication, the SC6800H integrates multi-SIM card engine and controller, which enable Dual-SIM standby, Triple-SIM standby and Quad-SIM standby solutions in a set of baseband and RF chipset.  Furthermore, the SC6800H provides interfaces for a number of mainstream peripheral components such as Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and analog TV.

Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's President and CEO said, "In line with our commitment to delivering innovative technology in order to help customers differentiate their products, the SC6800H provides handset manufacturers a powerful and stable mobile phone solution that we believe will be an attractive and essential platform for the emerging mobile business. Along with our other pipeline products that offer enhanced multimedia features, the SC6800H is accelerating the growth of feature phone market, enabling our customers to launch more products with unique features to capitalize on increasing demand for mobile handset business, mobile internet applications, and mobile games/entertaining business."

About Spreadtrum Communications:

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich to meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.

For more information, please visit: http://www.spreadtrum.com

Safe Harbor Statements:

This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability of the SC6800H product to meet customers' growing demand for video, photo, music, games and other entertainment requirements within the mid-end multimedia mobile phone market; the Company's commitment to delivering innovative technology in order to help customers differentiate their products; the Company's belief that the SC6800H will be an attractive and essential platform for the emerging mobile business; and the ability of the SC6800H to accelerate the growth of feature phone market, and enable the Company's customers to launch more products with unique features to capitalize on increasing demand for mobile handset business, mobile internet applications, and mobile games/entertaining business. The Company uses words like 'believe,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'project' and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for mobile phones; market acceptance of the SC6800H multimedia mobile phone solutions; the state of and any change in the Company's relationship with its major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China.  For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 6, 2011, as amended, especially the sections under 'Risk Factors' and such other documents that the Company may file with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release, and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE  Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Kathy Zhou, Email: news@spreadtrum.com, Tel: +86-21-5080-2727 x1120

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

Spreadtrum Announces Low Cost Multimedia Mobile Phone Solution

SHENZHEN, China, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company" ), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in both 2G and 3G wireless communications standards, today announced the introduction of two low-cost multimedia chipsets, the SC6610 and the SC6620, for the low-end multimedia handset market. These products feature a higher integration level of design that allows for a more economic cost structure for the GSM/GPRS multimedia handsets, which meet the growing demand for low-end mobile phones in both domestic and overseas emerging markets.

The SC6610 and SC6620 possess Spreadtrum's highly integrated design, and also combine PMU, multimedia accelerator, touch screen controller, backlight controller, 16M/32M pSRAM, and up to four SIM card interfaces into one chip. These solutions allow for significantly reduced handset design complexity, yet still offer customers rich multimedia features. The SC6610 and SC6620 also integrate multi-SIM card engine and controllers, thus providing customers with the freedom to choose between multi-SIM card options, such as Dual-SIM standby, Triple-SIM standby, and Quad-SIM standby solutions in a set of baseband and RF chip.

In addition to MP3 and MP4 features, the SC6610 and SC6620 support a variety of peripheral device interfaces, including serial / parallel LCD, serial / parallel digital camera sensor and serial nor-flash, which make the PCB design easier. They also enable PCB through-hole double-layer design, which helps to significantly reduce PCB layout components and the number of PCB layers, thus minimizing manufacturing costs. The serial nor-flash interfaces support both 1.8V and 3V products and provide customers with more flexibility in sourcing and security in component supply.

"The SC6610 and SC6620 chipsets are the result of our unwavering focus on innovation," Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's President and CEO said, "Our continuous efforts within R&D and market expansion have provided us with cutting-edge technology and a loyal and growing customer base. We intend to build on this trend in order to accelerate our pace to provide more innovative products for customers that will help them reduce handset development cost, shorten time-to-market, and ultimately enhance their competitive edge."

About Spreadtrum Communications:

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich to meet their cost and time-to-market requirements.

For more information, please visit: http://www.spreadtrum.com

Safe Harbor Statements:

This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability of the SC6610 and SC6620 to meet the growing demand for low-end mobile phones in both domestic and overseas emerging markets; and the ability of the Company to build on the trend of providing with cutting-edge technology and a loyal and growing customer base in order to accelerate its pace to provide more innovative products for customers that will help them reduce handset development cost, shorten time-to-market, and ultimately enhance their competitive edge. The Company uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for mobile phones; market acceptance of the SC6610/SC6620 GSM/GPRS multimedia mobile phone solutions; the state of and any change in the Company's relationship with its major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 6, 2011, as amended, especially the sections under 'Risk Factors' and such other documents that the Company may file with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release, and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE  Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Kathy Zhou, +86-21-5080-2727 x1120, news@spreadtrum.com

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

Deputy Director of National Intelligence to Keynote at Vanguard Security & Compliance 2011

Dawn Meyerriecks to Discuss Cybersecurity Defense

LAS VEGAS, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Security & Compliance 2011, the world's leading System z® security training event, today announced that Dawn Meyerriecks, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Acquisitions and Technology, will be a keynote speaker at the conference. Meyerriecks is responsible for integrating science and technology across the intelligence community enterprise, delivering state of the art technology to maintain intelligence advantages over adversaries, and ensuring excellence in achieving cost, schedule and performance in acquisition. In her keynote address, Meyerriecks will provide attendees with insights into defending critical data and applications from cybersecurity threats. VSC 2011 takes place June 20-23 and is hosted by Vanguard Integrity Professionals, the largest independent provider of enterprise security software for System z.

"More than 100 federal agencies, and almost all state governments, rely on System z at the core of their networks. Given the z/OS® mainframe's importance to the critical infrastructure of the U.S., we are pleased that Dawn will share her cybersecurity defense expertise with attendees," said Steven Ringelberg, COO of Vanguard. "According to Gartner, entities with z/OS systems host 85 percent of their critical applications and data on the zSeries® platform. Dawn's cybersecurity knowledge will be invaluable for improving the defense of z/OS systems, which are primary targets of malicious network attacks and insider threats."

Meyerriecks was formerly the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) chief technology officer and the senior vice president for AOL Product Technologies. In addition to her extensive experience in designing, acquiring and delivering intelligence and information technology systems, Meyerriecks holds numerous honors and awards for her work in government service and private industry. Her honors and awards include the Government Computer News, Department of Defense Person of the Year for 2004; InfoWorld, 2002 and 2001 CTO of the Year; CIO Magazine, 2002 20/20 Vision Award; Business Week 2.0, 20 Young Execs You Need to Know, 2001; Federal Computer Week, 2000 Top 100 of the year for the government sector; the 2001 Presidential Distinguished Service Award; the Senior Executive Service Exceptional Achievement Award in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003; and the 1996 National Performance Review. In November 2001, she was featured in Fortune magazine as one of the top 100 intellectual leaders in the world.

VSC 2011 is the largest and longest-running educational event dedicated solely to learning about z/OS and RACF® security. This intensive learning forum draws security practitioners from around the globe. Attendees learn current best practices from the world's leading subject matter experts from IBM, Waste Management, Bank of America, the State of Alabama, Vanguard Integrity Professionals, and many other notable organizations. The curriculum focuses on modern security techniques and technology, the current threatscape for large enterprise host systems, advanced security techniques and evolving compliance standards. 

For more information about VSC 2011, visit http://www.bestsystemzsecuritytraining.com, the single source for all information about the critical z/OS and RACF security training offered at this year's event. Security professionals are encouraged to visit the website to learn more and to register for this important training event.

About Vanguard Integrity Professionals

Vanguard Integrity Professionals, an IBM Business Partner, provides enterprise security software and services that solve complex security and regulatory compliance challenges and deliver a rapid return on investment. With automated solutions for Audit and Compliance, Operational Security and Intrusion Management, Vanguard enables government agencies and corporations around the world to ensure continuous monitoring of z/OS systems, safeguard secure cloud computing domains, and protect critical data and applications from cybersecurity threats. Vanguard provides live customer support 24/7/365 from the United States for all customers worldwide and locally in other countries.

IBM, RACF, System z, z/OS and zSeries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

SOURCE  Vanguard Integrity Professionals

Vanguard Integrity Professionals

CONTACT: Tracy Thomas of Vanguard Integrity Professionals, +1-702-794-0014, tracy.thomas@go2vanguard.com

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

3 Michigan Firms Design Award-winning iPad App for Higher Education

XanEdu Publishing, Whole Brain Group and Arbormoon Improve the Way Students Engage with Digital Course Materials

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- XanEdu Publishing, Inc., the leading faculty-preferred provider of custom course materials and textbooks, announces that its work with Ann Arbor, MI-based companies, The Whole Brain Group, LLC, an integrated marketing and design firm, and Arbormoon Software, Inc., a mobile software development company, has earned a Campus Technology 2011 Innovators Award for the creation of the XanEdu iPad App.  The app makes it easier for today's mobile generation of college students to use, manage and engage more with digital course materials.  The XanEdu iPad App project was one of 10 winners selected in six categories out of nearly 400 entries.

Campus Technology, who announced the winners on May 15, 2011, selected XanEdu for the award because the company's approach and development methodology involved direct input from hundreds of college students across North America, including more than 500 students in over 50 courses at NYU Stern School of Business.

Tyler Steben, VP of Custom Publishing, XanEdu Publishing, Inc., said, "This process enabled XanEdu to truly understand how specific features could enhance the student learning experience in a digital environment. Students expect portability, interactivity and accessibility both inside and outside of the classroom. At the same time, educators are looking for ways to deliver more dynamic and engaging course materials using multi-media and the web.  The XanEdu iPad App was created to synthesize the needs of both students and educators."

Instructors work with XanEdu to create dynamic content that is copyright compliant and then deliver it to students via the XanEdu iPad App. The XanEdu iPad App's key features include:

    --  Advanced highlighting and note taking;
    --  Powerful collaboration tools that allow students to share information
        with classmates or instructors, saving time and helping to better
        organize group projects;
    --  Advanced search capabilities that enable students to find key
        information faster, study more efficiently and create a personal
        learning archive for future reference;
    --  Wireless printing of materials, highlights and notes via AirPrint on the
        iPad, offering students greater convenience and flexibility.

"Students have very specialized needs when it comes to reading class materials," said Steben. "We found that most e-readers fall short of these needs for classroom use.  For example, our nationwide sampling uncovered a great need to support a workflow specific to the study habits of students in higher education. This led to the development of the XanEdu iPad App's 'magic back button'   that simulates the flipping back and forth of pages within a digital environment."

Steben adds that, "We're honored to be recognized.  We're also honored to have partnered with three Michigan-based businesses that are truly leaders in the field of mobile development."

Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group, adds, "This is a shining example of how Michigan-based companies are making a strong impact nationwide and that our achievements are being recognized by some of the country's leading business schools and trade publications. Educational technology and mobile development are two areas that I'm passionate about because the opportunities to impact the next generation of thought leaders are so great. These opportunities are beyond mobility and digital delivery - they're about helping to create smarter students by engaging them more with course materials and educators."

XanEdu held a follow-up focus group on the campus of NYU in December, just prior to the official release of the XanEdu iPad App in Apple's App Store.

"When we finally presented the XanEdu iPad App back to the students, they got big smiles on their faces," said Steben.  "You could tell that this was a tool that they wanted to use in the classroom and were truly excited to have been a part of the process. That's the biggest reward that you can hope for in working in an educational environment - to have students excited about learning."

Yonadav Tsuna, one of the NYU Stern students involved in the pilot program said, "Once I started using the XanEdu [digital] course pack it definitely engaged me more in the course. It's important for me to be engaged with the course material because it makes the difference between me liking the class and not liking the class."

"The field of mobile development changes daily," said David Koziol, President, Arbormoon Software, Inc.  "Keeping up with the latest trends and best practices is often difficult.  What makes this project unique is that we had the opportunity to create what we believe is a new trend in educational technology."

XanEdu, The Whole Brain Group and Arbormoon continue to collaborate on mobile technologies for higher education and seek to blaze new trails in the tablet market.

SOURCE  XanEdu Publishing, Inc.

XanEdu Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Dianne Michalek, dmichalek@xanedu.com, +1-734-302-6770

Web Site: http://www.bellhowell.infolearning.com

In-Touch Insight Systems Announces the Launch of In-Touch Apps - a Mobile Data Capture Technology, at the Event Marketing Summit in Chicago

OTTAWA, Canada, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In-Touch Insight Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of In-Touch Survey Systems Ltd. (TSX-Venture: INX), announces that it has launched the beta version of In-Touch Apps at the Event Marketing Summit ("EMS") in Chicago on May 16-18.

In-Touch Apps targets mobile application developers, Marketing Research firms and the Operations and Marketing departments of large brands. In-Touch Apps is a mobile Software as a Service ("SaaS") solution exemplifying our vision of Perfect Information. Instantly.

"Releasing a beta version of In-Touch Apps to the market will dramatically increase our scalability, our channels to market, and provide us with valuable insight on feature requirements. At the EMS we talked to numerous potential customers from Brands to Event Marketing Agencies to the outreach teams of hospitals and educational institutions. There was a clear need from these potential customers for a SaaS technology that allowed them to be in control of mobile messaging and data capture with and on-demand solution like In-Touch Apps. We expect to sign up a number of new customers as a direct result of the show," said Michael Gaffney, Chief Executive Officer.

"A report by Gartner states, 'By 2013, 80% of businesses will support a workforce with Tablets.' We want In-Touch Apps mobile technology to be at the forefront of this market," said Gaffney.

The In-Touch Apps beta release wraps our most popular software tools with an easy-to-use web GUI for rapid development of mobile/onsite data collection applications. Using In-Touch Apps, a non-programmer can create their own data collection applications, from surveys to customer feedback forms to onsite registration forms, including advanced features such as photo or signature capture and instant-winner contests. In-Touch Apps is a SaaS and can be deployed instantly to a broad range of devices, from iPods to iPads to tablet PCs to kiosks, and all the "hard stuff" is baked right in: automatic online/offline support with no need for servers onsite, smart contact forms, strong data encryption, live device monitoring and live results reporting. In-Touch Apps is unique because it runs on any device that runs a modern browser.

"In-Touch Apps puts you in control, with the ability to rapidly design and deliver complex, customized data collection applications and an excellent onsite user experience.  With In-Touch Apps you can customize the application in real time, lowering your risk and increasing your data collection potential," said Michael Kahn, Chief Technology Officer.

To become an In-Touch Apps beta customer sign up at http://beta.intouchapps.com or contact Tres Waterfield (USA, twaterfield@intouchinsight.com), or Rhonda Morrow, (Canada & International, rmorrow@intouchinsight.com)

In-Touch Insight Systems Inc.
Perfect Information. Instantly.
http://www.intouchinsight.com
312-922-1000

Media Contact:
Michael Gaffney
mgaffney@intouchinsight.com
613-270-7911

SOURCE  In-Touch Insight Systems Inc.

In-Touch Insight Systems Inc.

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

Pizza Hut® Now Offers More Points of Access than Any National Pizza Chain with Mobile Ordering Apps for Android®, Apple® iPad® and iPhone®

Pizza Hut Sets Mobile Ordering Standard with Announcement of App Trifecta, Looks to Build on Nearly 3 Million Downloads of Original iPhone App

DALLAS, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Craving your favorites from Pizza Hut? There are now multiple apps for that. Pizza Hut today announced free mobile ordering applications for the Android smartphone and the Apple iPad, as well as an updated version of its award-winning Apple iPhone app. The app trio makes Pizza Hut the leader in points of access among national pizza chains and continues the company's commitment to utilizing digital and social media tools to get customers their favorites faster and easier than ever. Pizza lovers hungry for the latest in Pizza Hut digital innovation can visit pizzahut.com/apps to download the apps.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/pizzahut/50212/

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110519/MM04977 )

"We launched the pizza category's first ever iPhone app in 2009, and knew immediately that mobile ordering was the future of the pizza business," said Baron Concors, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Pizza Hut. "The success of our iPhone app has sparked users of other platforms to clamor for their own way to order from Pizza Hut. We've heightened consumer engagement by observing our customers' digital lifestyles and making our food easily available to them on their preferred platforms.  And we'll continue to evolve as they do."

Each of the new apps take mobile ordering to a new level, with options that expand on the capabilities of the original Pizza Hut iPhone app. These new features include:

    --  Full Pizza Hut menu offering all pizzas, pasta, WingStreet wings,
        drinks, sides and desserts
    --  Guest Checkout allows customers to order without signing in
    --  Orders are automatically saved to a customer's account for easy
        reordering
    --  Most Popular items section provides quick and easy access to a
        customer's Pizza Hut favorites
    --  Specials section provides updates on new products and deals
    --  Customers can add credit card options without creating an account for
        easy checkout

Pizza Hut Android App

Pizza Hut becomes the first national pizza chain with an ordering app for the growing number of Android subscribers across the United States. The Pizza Hut Android app includes the same features as the successful iPhone app, with updated menu and payment features that make ordering Pizza Hut favorites from the Android fast and easy.

Pizza Hut HD App for the iPad

Also a first in the national pizza category, Pizza Hut's iPad app allows customers to tap, tweak, twist, and flip their way to their favorites using the trendiest digital platform on the market. The deliciously sleek design features crisp product images and an entertaining pizza builder that makes ordering Pizza Hut more enjoyable than ever. The iPad app also features adjustable button functionality that lets customers choose their favorite way to interact. It is available for 4.0 iOS and higher.

Pizza Hut iPhone App 2.0

Shortly after its launch in 2009, the Pizza Hut iPhone app became one of the most talked-about branded applications in the Apple universe. The app has been downloaded nearly 3 million times, captured two Mobile Marketing Association awards and was named the #1 Branded Mobile Application of 2009 by "Forbes Magazine." The new iPhone app includes the same functionality and ease that made it a winner in 2009, but has received a facelift to include the ordering options, full menu and checkout capabilities now available in the complete lineup of Pizza Hut mobile apps.

Activity in the Pizza Hut mobile world doesn't end there. The digital team is developing a mobile ordering app for the Windows Mobile 7 smartphone and enhancing the mobile website for easier ordering. Pizza Hut plans to launch both later this year.

About Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut, America's Favorite Pizza, delivers more pizza, pasta and wings than any other restaurant. The only pizza company to be named a top ten franchise in 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pizza Hut began 50 years ago in Wichita, Kansas, and today operates nearly 10,000 restaurants in more than 90 countries. Pizza Hut, Inc. is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). To check out what's new at Pizza Hut visit PizzaHut.com, or keep up with the brand via its social media channels at social.PizzaHut.com

iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

Media ContactLuke DeRouen214.727.3708luke.derouen@zenogroup.com

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Walden University's New Special Education Offerings Address Growing Demand

Online university introduces a post-master's and doctoral program, and establishes first virtual Council for Exceptional Children student chapter

MINNEAPOLIS, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With nearly six million students nationwide in need of special education, according to the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Demographics and Statistics,there is a growing demand for qualified educators to work with exceptional students. Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership has developed two new online special education offerings, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Special Education and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Special Education, to help address the needs of professionals in the fieldof special education.

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Curricula in both programs were designed to align with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Advanced Role Content Standards and reflect some of the latest developments in learning, the brain, specialized instruction and inclusive practices. The programs focus on increasing effectiveness when advocating for children with special needs, evaluating program and intervention efforts, and improving the knowledge and skills of special education and regular teachers.

The CEC recently recognized Walden University with its first virtual student chapter. The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. The newly formed CEC student chapter at Walden will develop programs to support its students preparing for a career in special education, support the outreach activities they undertake in their communities, enhance the professional preparation of future special educators and engage Walden alumni to provide mentorship.

The Ed.D. with a specialization in Special Education is designed for educators who want to improve the quality of special education services provided in schools, districts and agencies. This specialization's curriculum focuses on key issues in the field of special education, such as leadership and policy, program development and assessment, and ethical practice and allows educators to gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical trends and issues impacting special education today.

The Ed.S. in Special Education, an advanced graduate-level program, is designed for individuals who seek a specialist role in public and private schools or community service agencies, positions that are becoming more essential due to a shortage of special education teachers. The curriculum includes an emphasis on research methodology to help educators more effectively evaluate and improve special education programs and instruction.

The new offerings join the Riley College of Education and Leadership's portfolio of special education programs and specializations, which includes the M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education, Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Special Education Endorsement Programs and Ph.D. in Education. For more information, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu/education.

About Walden University

For more than 40 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Today, more than 42,500 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university provides students with an engaging educational experience that connects them with expert faculty and peers around the world. Walden is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network--a global network of more than 55 online and campus-based universities in 27 countries.

Walden offers more than 50 degree programs with more than 225 specializations and concentrations. Areas of study include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration and information technology. For more information, visit http://www.WaldenU.edu. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org.

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CONTACT: Jerry Sweitzer, +1-410-843-6576, jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu

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

Record Number of Pennsylvania Taxpayers File Electronically

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 19, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A record 4.2 million 2010 personal income tax returns were filed electronically, the Department of Revenue said today.

The electronically filed returns represent roughly 69 percent of all returns filed to date. The state has received 19 percent more tax returns electronically so far this year compared to the total number of similarly filed returns last year.

"Electronic filing is a win-win for taxpayers: it lets filers receive refunds more quickly while saving state government $3.18 in processing costs per return," said Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser. "Electronic filing is more efficient for the department, which benefits all Pennsylvania taxpayers, and it provides enhanced customer service through error-reducing automatic calculators, faster refunds and direct-deposit options."

Taxpayers who use e-file options may have refunds deposited directly into bank accounts or pay balances due electronically. This year, more than 934,000 taxpayers chose to directly deposit refunds; more than 292,000 paid taxes through electronic funds transfer; and more than 17,000 individuals paid state taxes by credit card.

For more information on electronic filing options, visit http://www.revenue.state.pa.us.

Media contact: Elizabeth Brassell, 717-787-6960

SOURCE  Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Web Site: http://www.state.pa.us

InterCasino + SuperHero = InterHero

LONDON, May 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - KAPOW! InterCasino Launches GBP250K Superhero Themed Campaign

    This week, InterCasino launches its GBP250,000 "Are You The
Next InterHero?" campaign - a range of promotional offers set to take the
online casino world by storm.

    InterCasino, established in 1996, was the first to introduce
branded games and now it will set another milestone, with the launch of the
most superhero friendly and cash frenzied promotion of all time.

    For the next 100 days, everyone is invited to play like an
InterHero and win their share of the 250K prize pool.

    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... It's a GBP250,000 giveaway!

    Until the end of August 2011, the InterHero promotion features
a jaw dropping range of welcome bonus offers, tailored for fans of both slots
and table games, including:

    - Two walk on roles in a Hollywood movie worth GBP20,000 each

    - Casino credits worth tens of thousands

    - Monthly promotions - starting with a GBP15,000 prize pool
Thor competition

    - Jackpot specials - where everyone wins, if any player hits the big one

    In total: InterCasino is giving away prizes worth a
superhero-sized quarter of a million.

    Regis Pissot, Head of Casino, said: "We want to consolidate
our position as a premium destination for online casino branded games. Thanks
to our wide game selection, we cater for all types of players. When it comes
to branded games and superhero slot machines, we are second to none. This
promotion is a true celebration of our branded games and all the players that
enjoy them."

    "More than a billion pounds has already been won on our
superhero games and that's just the start! You can expect to see more - never
seen online before - superhero themed games joining the InterCasino line up
in the coming months."

    InterCasino's selection of branded games includes characters
from Marvel (Hulk, Spiderman) and DC Comics (Batman, Green Lantern), as well
as movie themed games (Braveheart, Forrest Gump, Conan).

    Many of these games also boast some of the most generous and
innovative online progressive jackpots, including the Marvel multi-level
mystery progressive Jackpot and the Paramount five level Hollywood Jackpot.
InterCasino video slots games can be played on either the Instant Play or
download versions of the casino. Most branded games are also accessible in
'play for fun' mode via the free online games section of the website.

    About InterCasino

    InterCasino is the longest running online casino in the world, launched
in 1996. The site provides a large variety of the most popular and well-known
online casino games, video games and slot machines from around the world.

    For more information, or to play, please visit:

    http://www.intercasino.co.uk

    For more details about the InterHero promotion, please visit:

    http://www.intercasino.co.uk/promotions/interhero/

Source: InterCasino

Regis Pissot, +44(0)207-440-9828

Twitter now makes it clear what information of yours that 3rd party apps are looking to access. Now there's more information for users to make a clearer decision as to which apps they want to use. Personally, I'm thrilled about it since it's never been clear before. Everyone should know exactly which information of theirs that they're giving up.

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Such third-party apps need your permission to access certain information about your account. But in an effort to be more sensitive to privacy concerns, Twitter is shining more light on exactly what these apps want from you.

Now when you first try to sign into a third-party app using your Twitter credentials, Twitter will display a detailed permissions screen that lists exactly what information the app is requesting.

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Microsoft doesn't need to offer these for free since they're still the number one selling console. PCs on the other hand, aren't such a hot item. People just aren't seeing reasons to upgrade to something newer than they already have as quickly as they used to. So, I guess Microsoft figures they'd give them a little incentive. It sure kicks the crap out of Apple's free iPod. Why didn't they have this around when I was still going to school? Damn.....

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Starting May 22, students who buy a new PC for $699 or more will receive a free Xbox 360 4GB console, the software giant said in a blog post today. The offer is available to online shoppers who buy a PC from Dell.com, HP.com, or Microsoft's online store. Those who want to head to a retail outlet can find the deal at Best Buy or Microsoft's stores.

In order for students to get the free Xbox 360, they will need to have .edu e-mail address at the time of purchase. If they don't have a .edu e-mail address, they can go to a retail store and present their student IDs.

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This was released a while ago, but I never posted it as news. I don't like T-Mobile in a few respects, but I thought this was awesome. T-Mobile won't charge for the ability to make calls over WiFi! So, you won't use precious minutes when you're calling over WiFi. From what I understand, you have to log into My T-Mobile and add it to your plan though. So if you have a WiFi enabled phone from T-Mobile you should add the feature immediately. I intend to....

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Currently, placing calls over Wi-Fi deducts from a customer’s in-plan minutes. Effective5/13, a new feature will launch that will allow customers with capable phones the ability to place calls over Wi-Fi without deducting from in-plan minutes! This is not only a great value, being FREE, but can help customers who experience coverage issues in areas that Wi-Fi is available.

This new feature is available to all Even More and Even More Plus Postpaid rate plans for customers with Wi-Fi Calling capable handsets.

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Neebo Reminds College Students of Easy Way to Earn Extra Cash for Summer: Sell Used Textbooks

Recent study shows only 42 percent of textbooks sold back each semester; college bookstore network offering social media-savvy students additional deals for "checking in" online

LINCOLN, Neb., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As college students prepare to leave campus for the summer, Neebo.com, the complete college outfitter, wants to make sure they don't leave money on the table, too. The college merchandise website is encouraging students to sell back used textbooks with an extra incentive--more cash!

In a recent study, Neebo found that only 42 percent of all textbooks are sold back either online or to the bookstore each semester(1).  Furthermore, 24 percent of students were extremely or very dissatisfied with their sellback experience. With almost a quarter of all students dissatisfied with their textbook purchase and buyback experience, Neebo is working to remedy that and make the experience a better one for all students.

"Students are missing a big opportunity to put cash in their pockets by hanging onto books they no longer need," said Steve Clemente, Senior Vice President of Neebo. "Buying a used textbook on Neebo.com saves up to 25 percent off the price of buying the same book new. During buyback season, students can save up to 50 percent by selling back that very same book."

"Check in" Online to Get a Deal at Check-out

Beyond those savings, Neebo is offering a special deal for students through its network of 280 campus bookstores. Students can check in on Facebook or Foursquare to earn instant "cashification" when they sell back textbooks or buy college gear. That means extra cash in the pockets of the tech-savvy students on these campuses.

From participating local college bookstores through May 31, 2011, students can use their smart phones to check in at the store through Foursquare with three additional social media-savvy friends or check in on the store's Facebook page and tag five deal-seeking friends. Once checked in, students can snag an additional $10 when they sell back $50 in books. Students checking in on Foursquare should keep an eye out for an additional discount code that entitles them to 30 percent off any one item of apparel--a perfect opportunity to deck out an alma mater-admiring loved one back home!

More Ideas for Earning Cash this Summer

Neebo is also offering up some additional tips for students looking to save and earn more cash throughout their academic year:

    --  Sell your books back to your local campus bookstore or online at
        Neebo.com for instant cashification.
    --  Check with your college career services office to identify summer job
        and internship opportunities geared towards college students--often
        times you can earn credit reducing your tuition bill.
    --  Tutor! Put your college education to work and tutor local middle or high
        school students--it's a great way to earn summer cash while flexing your
        wealth of knowledge.
    --  Take advantage of the warm weather and head outside for cheap fun--check
        with your local park district for free events, gather friends for a
        barbeque or plan a camping trip.
    --  While a full time job might be hard to come by in the summer months,
        think about stringing together several part time jobs--babysitting,
        waiting tables, valet parking.

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

About Neebo

Neebo is a nationwide network of college bookstores providing students, faculty and alumni the most complete selection of new, used, and rental textbooks, as well as college-branded gear and accessories. We're the complete college outfitter, dedicated to empowering your best college experience. Neebo unifies all Nebraska Book Company bookstores under one network and one name to help students enjoy more college for their money. Founded nearly 100 years ago with a bookstore near the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus, Neebo pioneered used textbook distribution and expanded to campuses nationwide. The Neebo network now includes more than 280 stores and serves millions of students.

(1)  1,005 college students were surveyed to compile statistics. The survey was conducted by Crux Research, Inc. on behalf of Nebraska Book Company.

SOURCE  Neebo

Neebo

CONTACT: Trevor Meyer, Neebo, +1-402-421-0517, tmeyer@neebo.com; or Catherine Merritt, +1-312-228-6807, catherine.merritt@ketchum.com

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

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Tucson; Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

AT&T to Increase Mobile Broadband Capacity, Upgrade Cell Sites in 2011 in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable enhanced reliability in Tucson and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.

Jerry Fuentes, president of AT&T Arizona, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Tucson area in 2011:

    --  Installing new cell sites to improve network coverage.
    --  Delivering additional wireless capacity to approximately 30 area cell
        sites through the addition of new layers of frequency, also known as
        "carriers." Adding extra capacity to a cell site is like widening a
        highway--you're creating more lanes to accommodate increasing traffic.

Fuentes said AT&T invested nearly $50 million in its Tucson area wireless and wireline networks from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area. The 2011 plans build upon the improvements AT&T completed in 2010 to strengthen its Tucson area mobile broadband network, including:

    --  Installing more than 10 new cell sites.
    --  Upgrading cell sites for mobile broadband.
    --  Adding spectrum carriers to more than 100 cell sites.
    --  Deploying a DAS network at a luxury resort.

The investments made in the Tucson area wireless and wireline networks are part of the nearly $425 million AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Arizona, Fuentes said.

"We're investing in our Tucson network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Jennifer Biry, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Arizona. "This year, we're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."

AT&T's advanced network provides several important advantages for customers. Unlike some competitors, AT&T's mobile-broadband network provides customers with the ability to talk and surf at the same time. For instance, you can look up directions to an event while staying on the phone with your boss, or browse your favorite social media sites while chatting with a friend. AT&T's mobile broadband network also is up to 35 percent faster than our largest competitor's CDMA-based network on average nationally.

AT&T also provides access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T's largest competitor's CDMA-only devices work in fewer than 45 countries. Business Traveler magazine recently named AT&T as having the "Best Mobile Coverage in the World"--the fourth time AT&T has received the distinction.

"AT&T is consistently among the top companies in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Tucson take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Fuentes.

Lea Marquez Peterson, president and CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Tucson's reputation as a great place to live and work.

"High-tech expansions like this one help our business community, our local economy and our overall quality of life," Marquez Peterson said. "Few businesses today are more competitive than the wireless industry. That level of competition results in investment and new technology, which delivers benefits to the entire community."

AT&T's focus is delivering the nation's most advanced mobile broadband experience, which includes delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. At the same time, AT&T is provides a wide-ranging portfolio of smartphones and devices, with 20 4G** devices planned for 2011, including a robust Android lineup. And we're driving development of wide-ranging mobile applications with three AT&T Foundry collaborative innovation centers planned for this year, as well as leadership in multiple initiatives to provide new tools for apps developers.

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S., and provides access to more than 135,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Tucson or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

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

**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network. Actual speeds experienced will vary and depend on several factors, including device, location, capacity, facilities, and other conditions.

*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Erika Ulring of AT&T Corporate Communications, Office, +1-619-237-7712, or Mobile, +1-619-325-9521, eulring@attnews.us

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

CreditCards.com Launches Mobile Site to Serve Smartphone Market

NEW YORK, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bankrate, Inc.'s CreditCards.com, the Internet's leading credit card comparison and information Website, launched a mobile-device optimized site today to enhance the user experience for those using Web-enabled cell phones and smartphones.

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The mobile site displays major credit card categories, the most popular cards in each category and several convenient application options, including, tap to call via toll-free number, link to an online credit application or an option to email the application to the consumer for later completion and submission.  "While the full Website is functional on a Web-enabled mobile device, the new site will greatly enhance the ease of comparison, selection and application of credit cards on a smartphone," said Vandana Nayak, CreditCards.com's Director of Product Management.  "Having a fully optimized mobile site designed for search, comparison and application process on the small screen is a unique capability within the credit card space and will render the process as seamless as if using a laptop or desktop computer," added Ms. Nayak.

When a user accesses the CreditCards.com Website using a smartphone or a Web-enabled mobile device, the Website automatically detects the device and delivers an experience optimized for the mobile device.

"We are incredibly excited about the launch of our mobile site," said Jody Farmer, CreditCard.com's Vice President of Strategic Marketing.  "The percentage of our traffic that comes from mobile devices has been growing steadily in the past few months and we look forward to providing our customers with an optimal experience," Farmer added.

The CreditCards.com mobile site can be accessed through the following URL: http://m.creditcards.com.

About CreditCards.com

CreditCards.com is the leading online credit card marketplace connecting consumers with multiple credit card issuers, including a majority of the 10 largest in the United States, based on credit card transaction volume. CreditCards.com, http://www.creditcards.com, enables consumers to search for, compare and apply for credit cards and offers credit card issuers an online channel to acquire qualified applicants.   

About Bankrate, Inc.

The Bankrate network of companies includes Bankrate.com, Interest.com, Mortgage-calc.com, Nationwide Card Services, Savingforcollege.com, Fee Disclosure, InsureMeCreditCardGuide.com, Bankaholic, CreditCards.com and NetQuote.  Each of these businesses helps consumers to make informed decisions about their personal finance matters. The company's flagship brand, Bankrate.com is a destination site of personal finance channels, including banking, investing, taxes, debt management and college finance. Bankrate.com is the leading aggregator of rates and other information on more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used auto loans, money market accounts and CDs, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. Bankrate.com reviews more than 4,800 financial institutions in 575 markets in 50 states. Bankrate.com provides financial applications and information to a network of more than 75 partners, including Yahoo!, America Online, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Bankrate.com's information is also distributed through more than 500 newspapers.  Bankrate, Inc. was acquired by Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity investment groups, in September 2009.  Apax operates across the United States, Europe and Asia and has more than 30 years of investing experience. For more information on Apax, visit: http://www.Apax.com.

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Bankrate, Inc.

CONTACT: Ben Woolsey, Director of Marketing of CreditCards.com, Austin, +1-512-996-8663, ext. 106

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

Verizon Wireless Enhances 3G Network in Anacostia by Activating New Cell Site

LAUREL, Md., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon Wireless recently activated a new cell site in the Anacostia neighborhood in Southwest Washington, DC.  The new site, which expands wireless voice and 3G data coverage along the Suitland Parkway, is part of the company's continuing effort to stay ahead of increasing demand for reliable voice and mobile Internet access.

Expanded 3G capacity in Southwest Washington, DC lets more customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones instantly download the latest apps, music, videos or 3D games; rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes; send and receive emails in real-time as well as open and download attachments; enjoy turn-by-turn navigation; and more.

The increased coverage is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services.  Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.

"More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president.  "We're committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need."

Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible.  Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.

In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 55 major metropolitan areas and 60 commercial airports coast to coast covering one-third of all Americans.  The company will continue to expand its 4G footprint to include more than 175 markets by year-end 2011, and its entire 3G coverage area by the end of 2013.  Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless network is the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America and offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network. 

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in MD/DC/VA by following @VZWPRDC on Twitter.  For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

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: Melanie Ortel, +1-240-568-1429, Melanie.Ortel@VerizonWireless.com, or Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, Twitter:  @VZWPRDC

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

YouTube & FIGHTGAMETV.COM Goes on the PPV Business to Broadcast 'Glory' MMA and Kickboxing World Series

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - May 28th, Pay-Per-View Event to Air Worldwide From Moscow, Russia

    International mixed martial arts(MMA) and combat sports pay-per-view(PPV)
pioneers Frederico Lapenda and Bas Boon have been breaking new ground around
the world since 1994, they were the 4th producers to produce a MMA Pay Per
View in then US, co-producers of the first MMA event in Holland and Japan,
their event introduced PPV in Brazil, and now taking it to the next level
with GLORY WORLD SERIES, this will the first PPV ever done by YouTube and it
will feature MMA and kickboxing on the same card.

    GLORY aims to reach the widest possible audience by broadcasting its
event through Youtube, the most popular video sharing broadcast company in
the world..

    The event will take place in Moscow, Russia and this 14th edition will
crown the winners of two eight-man tournaments, one in kickboxing and one in
MMA, which have been ongoing for the past two events. Drama will high and
tempers will be short as the finalists clash for the winner's purse of
$150,000 each, in addition to their appearance fee.

    FIGHTGAMETV.COM see a great demand for GLORY worldwide based on the fact
that On Demand in the U.S. has a universe of 100 million homes and MMA
franchises have been able to pull a 1.5 percent viewership approximately
U$50.00 a hit generating hundreds of millions of dollars a year in the US
alone.

    GLORY is one of the top three fight shows in the world in viewership,
production quality, and fighter level. The shows are broadcast in the US by
HD Net and in over 80 other countries and have been held in Holland, Belgium,
Switzerland, and Moscow.

    GLORY will feature fighters from over 11 different countries including
MMA fighters Rasul Mirzaev (Russia), Dennis Stojnic (Bosnia), D. Staring
(Holland), R. Savochka (Russia), Zabit Samedov (Belarus), Jason Jones
(Holland), Houston Alexander (USA), and Kickboxers Gokhan Saki (Turkey) Artur
Kyshenko (Uraine)I. Jurkovic (Croatia), Pavel Zuravliov (Ukraine), Nicolaj
Filan (Germany), Mark "Fightshark" Miller (USA), Errol Zimmerman (Surinam),
M. Bouzidi (Tunesia), Sergei Kharitonov (Russia), Mighty Mo (USA) N. Holzken
(Holland).

     (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110519/456118 )

    More information, watch trailer and poster:

    http://www.youtube.com/fightgametv

Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110519/456118

Source: Knock Out Investments BV

Frederico Lapenda; rico@fightgametv.com   +1 310 567 3333;
or Bas Boon; basboon@hotmail.com; +31 653-443463

Location Based Social Networking Gizmo, LocoPing Mobile App

Sillerotech.com to launch LocoPing: The days of worrying about "my phone lets others know where I'm going" is over...

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sillero Technologies, a Costa Mesa based start-up has been secretly creating the newest social networking gizmo bringing Location Based Social Networking (LBSN) into the next level!

Sillero's newest iPhone/iPad App, called "LocoPing", will blow the doors open this coming July by allowing users to remember other users around them for 24 hours... If you want to talk to that charming guy you saw at the coffee shop... say hi to the blonde you've been eyeing in the chemistry class... or exchange phone numbers with someone you met at the convention, now you can, using LocoPing!

"What makes LocoPing different from other location based dating or friendship apps is the fact that we're giving users the ability to record the history of locations they've been at for the past 24 hours," says Ray Panah, Sillero Technologies. "We don't want the App user to miss out on any chance of meeting new people. If you saw someone in the past 24 hours or have been around them, then you have the ability to look them up and text them, ask for their number or email address. We don't want to limit ourselves to be another dating App. You can use LocoPing for finding new friends in school, work, neighborhood, or just down the street at the diner."

Sillero Tech is banking on the fact that people want to connect to new people who go to the same places and not limit themselves to the usual social networking members... It's not about checking what your friend in Memphis posted on their wall 1/2 hour ago... Or where your sister went last night for dinner... People want to connect and socialize with people around them. People who go to the same places, work at the same building, other students who they never get to talk to. Business people don't have to exchange business cards, phone #s and email addresses at the next convention. Ray Panah said: "People can now use LocoPing to "ping" each other and exchange info without even knowing each other."

Sillero Technologies is an App Development company and the brewer of new innovative App ideas located in Orange County, CA.

http://www.sillerotech.com

Contact:
Ray Panah
866-858-4768

SOURCE  Sillero Technologies

Sillero Technologies

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

Sierra Nevada Corporation and Embraer Launch BuiltForTheMission.com

Website showcases the combat-proven A-29 Super Tucano, its benefit to the warfighter and value to U.S. economy

SPARKS, Nev., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their bid to supply aircraft, training and support for the United States Air Force's Light Air Support (LAS) mission, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer have launched a new website - http://www.BuiltForTheMission.com - to highlight the capabilities of the A-29 Super Tucano and how its selection benefits the warfighter and the U.S. economy.  The A-29 Super Tucano will be built in Jacksonville, FL by American employees and with parts from American companies.  Aircraft training will be provided in Clovis, NM.  More than 60 U.S. suppliers in 19 states will supply parts or services for this contract.  At least 1,200 U.S. jobs will be supported through this contract.

"Selection of the A-29 Super Tucano is a win for the mission, a win for the warfighter, and a win for the American companies and American workers who will contribute to the process," said Taco Gilbert, SNC's Vice President of ISR Business Development.   "SNC teamed with Embraer to offer the Super T because it is the single best combat-proven platform for the LAS mission."

The LAS mission requires a non-developmental solution that provides the versatility, engagement, and persistence that the warfighter needs in a counterinsurgency environment, at a significantly lower cost.  That aircraft must offer intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support; deliver a wide variety of munitions (including precision guided weapons); and operate in extremely rugged terrain and austere conditions.   

Developed for defense and security operations in the jungles of the Amazon River Basin where runaways are often improvised in a very austere environment, the A-29 Super Tucano is a light attack plane built specifically for counterinsurgency missions.  Combat proven, the over 150 units now in operation around the globe have logged over 16,000 combat hours with no combat losses.  An exceptional light attack and trainer aircraft, it is employed by five air forces across the globe and on order with others -- excelling in the LAS mission every day.   The Super T's low operational cost makes long, complex counterinsurgency missions possible for a fraction of the cost of jets. 

"The Super Tucano was built for this mission," said Gary Spulak, President Embraer Aircraft Holdings North America.   "The Super T is a clean sheet design, built for combat, COIN and optimized for the U.S. Air Force. It makes no compromises on crew survivability, aircraft controllability or mission effectiveness." 

The Super T is certified with over 130 external stores configurations.  It has the same Hands-on-Throttle-and-Stick (HOTAS) and cockpit configuration as a modern fourth generation fighter aircraft. Yet, it is highly efficient to operate and easy to fly.  It has unrivaled endurance, giving the warfighter the persistent ISR, kinetic, or training support.  Its rugged landing gear and its long and broad stance of the gear enable routine operations on unpaved runways and excellent ground handling characteristics that frighten lesser aircraft. The lengths of the fuselage and flight controls ensure precise control even under the full throttle of its 1600 hp engine.

The LAS program will provide the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps with approximately 20 aircraft and another 15 to the USAF for its partner building capability. The decision is expected to be announced in June.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

SNC is ranked in the top 10 among America's fastest growing private companies based on its significant growth and reputation for rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space, propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft, communications systems and solar energy. Founded in 1963, SNC's seven unique business areas employ over 2100 people in 29 different locations in 15 states - all of whom are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions to SNC's dynamic customer base.

SNC is the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractor in the United States. Over its approximately 50 years of history, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. The company continues to focus its growth on the commercial sector through internal advancements and outside acquisitions, including the emerging markets of renewable energy, telemedicine, nanotechnology, cyber and net-centric operations. For more information on SNC visit http://www.sncorp.com.

About Embraer-U.S.: Formerly known as Embraer Aircraft Corporation (EAC), Embraer-U.S. was founded in 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, FL as a wholly owned United States corporation.  On July 1, 1980, the company was incorporated in Fort Lauderdale as a subsidiary of Embraer. EAC became responsible for Embraer marketing, sales and technical support activities in the United States.

Thirty years later, Embraer-U.S. has over 800 employees with its main U.S. headquarters still located in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support sales, marketing and after sales support for North America's commercial, defense and business markets.  In addition to facilities, Embraer has representatives throughout North America for customer support and sales.

In 2008, Embraer broke ground on their first industrial site in the U.S., at Melbourne International Airport in Melbourne, FL, that will support the expansion of the Company's executive jet business.  The final assembly and painting operation buildings were completed in first quarter 2011 and the customer, sales, design and delivery center is scheduled to be completed in fourth quarter 2011. Some 200 new jobs are being created as a result of this U.S. expansion.

Embraer-U.S. is part of Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil's leading exporters. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft and systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense and security segments. It also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. On March 31, 2011, Embraer had a workforce of 17,253 employees - not counting the employees of its partially owned subsidiaries - and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 16.0 billion.

SOURCE  Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation

CONTACT: Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), generalinfo@sncorp.com or +1-775-331-0222

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

i.Playboy.com Takes 57 Years of Playboy Magazine Online For the First Time Ever

Every Issue of the Magazine Now Available at Your Fingertips via HTML5 Subscription Service

CHICAGO, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) announced today the introduction of i.Playboy.com, a web-based subscription service that gives users the opportunity to read, search and explore every issue of Playboy ever published.  The service is optimized for the iPad and uses iPad functions. 

From the inaugural issue with Marilyn Monroe to the current issue with rock heiress Lizzy Jagger on the cover, iPlayboy features every pictorial, interview, Centerfold, investigative reporting piece, story, advertisement and image that ever appeared in the magazine, more than 130,000 pages in total.  Readers can search for a groundbreaking interview they read years ago, find classic fiction, or read about the most-recent celebrity cover model, all in one place.  The site will be updated with each monthly issue so that it includes current content as well as archival features and pictorials.

In addition to providing users with access to all issues from December 1953 to present, the site will also feature exclusive videos and curated content recommendations submitted by members of the Playboy Commission, a high-profile panel of celebrated individuals from art, design, fashion, media and technology.  Commission members will provide their own content suggestions from the Playboy archives for users to explore and enjoy each month, beginning in June.

To view iPlayboy and gain unprecedented access to more than 57 years of content, please visit i.playboy.com.  Subscriptions are available for $8 per month, $60 per year and $100 for two years.  For additional information on Playboy, please visit http://www.playboy.com.

About Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Playboy is one of the most recognized and popular consumer brands in the world. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is a media and lifestyle company that markets the brand through a wide range of media properties and licensing initiatives. The company publishes Playboy magazine in the United States and abroad and creates content for distribution via television networks, websites, mobile platforms and radio. Through licensing agreements, the Playboy brand appears on a wide range of consumer products in more than 150 countries as well as retail stores and entertainment venues.

SOURCE  Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Abi O'Donnell of Playboy Enterprises, Inc., +1-312-373-2440, aodonnell@playboy.com

Plug & Play TechCenter Selects ViSS Technologies to Join the GOLD Membership Advisory Program

SUNNY VALLEY, Oregon, May 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     ViSS Technologies, an innovative startup providing one of the
fastest video search technologies on the web, has been selected by Plug &
Play TechCenter as one of the few startups worldwide to join the GOLD
Membership Advisory program. The program provides professional services and
direct coaching by senior experts to high-flying startups. Through the
program, ViSS is presented with fund raising opportunities and gains access
to the unique network of business resources provided by Plug & Play. Those
resources include, amongst others, a world-class network of serial
entrepreneurs, strategic investors, and industry leaders who will actively
assist ViSS to build a rapidly growing and profitable enterprise.

    Alireza Masrour, VP of Technology Investment for Plug & Play
Venture Group, said: "We are truly delighted by joining forces with ViSS
Technologies and being part to their prosperous business venture. We believe
that ViSS's innovative technology has the potential to monetize video
publishing business 10X better with the way users handle and consume video."

    Greg Doumenis, CEO of VISS, said: "Plug & Play TechCenter has
created the perfect ecosystem for startups to blend and grow in Silicon
Valley. Here, open-minded and entrepreneurial spirit are complemented with
professionalism and experience, forming a highly productive and energetic
environment. We are excited to be part of the GOLD membership circle, and
look forward to capitalize our technology and business potential."

    About ViSS Technologies (http://www.viss-tech.com)

    ViSS Technologies is an early stage video technology company,
with over two years of innovative research in the development of an
Ultra-fast, patent pending, stream based video search engine. This technology
addresses the On-line video market (both B2C and UGC - User Generated
Content), the broadcast media tracking market and multimedia social networks.
ViSS is actively supported by the Corallia Clusters Initiative
(http://www.corallia.org) and is a member of the Hellenic Semiconductor
Industry Association (http://www.hellenic-sia.org).

    About PlugAndPlayTechCenter (Plug and Play Tech Center)

    Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Plug and Play
TechCenter is a community of over 280 technology startup companies in the
areas of Web 2.0, Social Media, Social Networking, Mobile, Cloud Computing,
gaming and software. Since its inception in January 2006 the center has
helped its startups raise in excess of $750 million in venture funding.
Entrepreneur-centered with strong relationships with the most influential
venture capital firms of Silicon Valley and Ivy League universities in the
nation, PlugandPlayTechcenter.com has become the ultimate place to launch and
grow promising new technologies.

Source: ViSS Technologies

Media Contact ViSS: Dr. Gregory Doumenis | gregory.doumenis@viss-tech.com | tel. +1-408-459-1504

Introducing motuto: Unique New Mobile Homework Assistance App For Students

motuto Connects Students with Live, Expert Tutors for On-Demand Math and
Science Homework Help

EDMONTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ - Castle Rock Research Corporation announced today the launch of motuto, a unique new mobile homework assistance app initially launching on the
iOS platform with Android coming soon. motuto instantly connects
students to live, trained tutors via a chat window accompanied by an
interactive white board where students may draw, type or upload a
picture of their questions. Available as a free download in the iTunes App Store, motuto costs $4.99 for the first 20-minute session ($1.99 for each
additional 20 minutes) with a live tutor for help in the subjects of
math and science for grades 7-12. The first tutoring session is free
for anyone who downloads the service before June 15, 2011.

"As technology evolves and becomes more prevalent in our day to day
lives, we are seeing an increasing number of ways we can enhance how
and where we study," said Gautam Rao, chairman and CEO of Castle Rock
Research. "In launching motuto, we are offering a cutting-edge way to
engage students and provide homework assistance from the convenience of
their mobile device, allowing them to take advantage of this assistance
wherever and whenever they may need it."

Students are no longer limited to studying at home and doing their
homework in front of the computer; they can access motuto on the bus,
in between classes and anywhere they have a WiFi or network connection.
Available first for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, motuto's tutors
are experts in biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, calculus,
geometry, statistics and many other subjects.

motuto lets students access tutoring in an on-demand, a la carte way
without the need to sign up for expensive monthly subscriptions.

How motuto works:

        --  Students pick the subject and topic they need help with

        --  The motuto app then matches an expert tutor with the student
            based on the subject

        --  Students explain the problem to their tutor and if they are on
            a device with a camera, they can take a picture and send it to
            their tutor

        --  The tutor provides help via text chat, shared whiteboard and
            lessons from the Castle Rock Research database that the tutor
            may prescribe

        --  When the tutoring session ends, motuto will email the student a
            summary of their session including screens and chats so that
            they can review them later

        --  Their session history will also be stored both on the device
            and in the cloud for them to access in the future

For a video demo of motuto visit motuto.com/#video.

motuto is a product of Castle Rock Research's soon to launch SOLARO
platform, an online and mobile resource to enhance student learning,
teacher capabilities and parental involvement in their children's
education.

About SOLARO

SOLARO is an e-Learning solution for students in grades K - 12 that is
aligned to local standards and curriculum across the United States and
Canada. SOLARO offers education materials that are 100 percent
compliant with each region's core curriculum standards customized to
meet individual and class needs via computers, tablets and select
mobile devices. Students can access lessons, activities, practice
exercises, quizzes and detailed solutions online both in and outside of
the classroom. Teachers can also track student progress and post
assignments in an organized digital platform. This interactive
educational platform covers math, science and English literature. For
more information visit http://www.solaro.com.

About Castle Rock Research Corporation

Castle Rock Research Corporation, based in Alberta, Canada, has been
developing quality educational resources for students, educators and
parents for over 15 years. Their print and online resources support its
academic achievement performance by focusing on instruction,
diagnostics and remediation. Along with headquarters in Edmonton,
Canada, Castle Rock Research has offices in Ontario, British Columbia,
California, and India.  For more information visit http://www.castlerockresearch.com.

SOURCE  Castle Rock Research Corp.

Castle Rock Research Corp.

CONTACT:  Press Contact:
Debra Benson
Illume Public Relations
debra@illumepr.com
310-228-1300

PrivacyStar Announces SMS ID and Directory Assistance for Android

Android Users Can Now ID Unknown Text Messages and Utilize Voice Activated Directory Assistance with Mapping Feature

CONWAY, Ark., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PrivacyStar, a smartphone application for Android and BlackBerry that provides users with complete control of their smartphones, today announces the addition of SMS ID and Directory Assistance (Beta) in direct response to customer requests. PrivacyStar users have blocked over 120 million numbers and filed over 150,000 complaints directly to the Federal Trade Commission. PrivacyStar and its new features are available to download on the Android Market.

"More and more consumers are receiving text messages from numbers that are not in their address book and are forced to figure out the sender based solely on the content, but PrivacyStar has solved that problem for our subscribers," said Jeff Stalnaker, CEO of PrivacyStar. "Additionally, PrivacyStar subscribers can utilize the Directory Assistance feature to easily locate places and map directions from wherever they may be at that moment. The PrivacyStar Directory Assistance is unique compared to others because it does not track your location or activity and sell it to marketers."

From the home page of the PrivacyStar Android app, simply select SMS look-up and then the text message that needs the sender information. PrivacyStar then returns the name associated with the anonymous number and users have the ability to add it to their Privacy List or to contacts for future use.  Additionally, users can block further text messages by using the PrivacyStar settings option to block phone calls and text messages from that number.

Subscribers also now have access to a voice activated Directory Assistance feature that provides business and individual phone numbers along with a mapping functionality. Users simply speak or type the number they are trying to find and PrivacyStar will display the name associated and map the location of the business or individual.

In addition to SMS ID and Directory Assistance, PrivacyStar offers the following capabilities focused on allowing users to take control of their smartphone:

PrivacyStar Features and Benefits

    --  SMS ID (NEW) -Upon receiving a text message from an unknown sender,
        select SMS look-up from the PrivacyStar home page and the message that
        needs to be identified then take appropriate action, such as blocking
        the number.
    --  Directory Assistance (NEW) - Users speak or type the name of a business
        or individual they are looking to find and PrivacyStar will identify and
        map the location.
    --  Call Blocking - Block individual numbers, entire area codes, all private
        or unknown numbers and wildcard characters.
    --  SMS Text Message Blocking - Block SMS text messages.
    --  Caller ID - While the phone is ringing, PrivacyStar displays the name of
        the calling party.
    --  Caller Lookup - Identify unknown callers by name and take appropriate
        action, such as adding to the contacts list or Privacy List.
    --  SmartBlock - Employs crowdsourced data from PrivacyStar users to
        automatically block the most blocked numbers as determined by the entire
        user population.
    --  Do Not Disturb - Forwards all non blocked incoming calls to voicemail
        and sends a custom text message acknowledging the call.
    --  Report Potential Telemarketing and Debt Collection Violations - Upon the
        user's request, PrivacyStar captures detailed information about possible
        violations including date, time, number and identity. PrivacyStar allows
        users to easily provide this information to law enforcement authorities
        so they may take action.
    --  Web Portal - Fully integrated personal web portal to manage the
        PrivacyStar account, block and unblock callers, and perform number
        look-ups. The portal also provides additional details on violations.
    --  Future Proof - Easily transfer PrivacyStar user information from one
        device to another such as to a new smartphone.

Pricing and Availability

The PrivacyStar feature set for Android and BlackBerry smartphones is available for a no risk, free 7-day trial period. For continued service, PrivacyStar is available for $2.99 (USD) per month or for discounted semi-annual and annual periods. Consumers can easily add PrivacyStar to their monthly mobile phone bill from most of the major mobile phone providers. PrivacyStar is available at BlackBerry App World, Android Market and http://www.privacystar.com.

About PrivacyStar

PrivacyStar delivers the only network-based privacy and preference service to wireline, wireless, VoIP users and smartphones. First Orion Corp., makers of PrivacyStar, has patented numerous privacy and preference solutions and is based in Conway, Arkansas. The company provides consumers the best in phone privacy solutions.

PrivacyStar is a registered trademark of First Orion Corp. All registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:Katie Camacho Forty Three, Inc. 831.332.9744PrivacyStar@43pr.com

SOURCE  PrivacyStar

PrivacyStar

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

HTC Trophy(TM) Brings Windows Phone 7 to Verizon Wireless

Combine Business and Play with a Smartphone That Lets Customers Do What They Love

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Trophy(TM) is the first Windows Phone 7 device to come to Verizon Wireless, bringing a new dimension of gaming and entertainment to the nation's most reliable 3G network.

Windows Phone is the only phone that lets you play games with Xbox LIVE. Customers can sync directly with Xbox LIVE mobile to access their avatar, profile and gamer score to keep track of their wins.  HTC Trophy also allows consumers to play by themselves or challenge friends in turn-based games.  In addition to the many mobile gaming features, customers who buy an HTC Trophy before July 15 get a free Xbox 360 console game.  Game enthusiasts can choose from Halo: Reach, Kinect Sports and Lode Runner - up to $60 value.

HTC Trophy features the Music + Video Hub, giving customers quick access to music and movies on their device.  Customers can stream or download millions of songs with a Zune Pass subscription and access over 15,000 quality apps and games in the Windows Phone Marketplace through the Marketplace Hub.

Additional features:

    --  1 GHz Snapdragon® processor
    --  WVGA 3.8-inch touchscreen
    --  Surround sound through SRS WOW HD(TM)
    --  5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
    --  720p HD video capture
    --  16 GB on-board storage
    --  Wi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n
    --  Global ready - allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data
        service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds
    --  HTC Hub-customization through downloadable applications that offer even
        more entertainment and productivity
    --  View and edit Microsoft Office® documents, including Excel®, Word®
        and PowerPoint® with the Office Hub and data access on SharePoint®
        servers

Pricing and availability:

    --  HTC Trophy will be available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on May
        26, and in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores on June 2 for $149.99
        after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
        Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon
        receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are
        accepted.
    --  HTC Trophy customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless
        Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package.  Nationwide Talk
        plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone
        data package is $29.99 for monthly access.
    --  Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the United States should
        contact Verizon Wireless' global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204
        before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right
        features for global usage.

For more information about Windows Phone, visit http://www.windowsphone.com.  For additional information on 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.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative wireless devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@wagged.com

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

Consolidated Graphics, Inc. to Open Top-tier Data Center on June 1

New Facility Specifically Designed for Cloud Computing Demonstrates Continuing Commitment to Technology

HOUSTON, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX) announced today it will open a new top-tier data center in Houston, TX, on June 1.  The center was designed in collaboration with HP, a partner of Consolidated Graphics, and incorporates advanced high-density HP servers, storage, and networking systems needed to power the company's advanced Hybrid Delivery cloud computing solutions. The facility is Level 4 compliant, meaning it is built to the highest security levels to secure data and ensure uninterrupted service in the event of power outages or violent acts of nature such as hurricane, tornado or flood.

"We're committed to being an industry leader in technology, and our new data center and advanced marketing solutions combine to make cloud computing truly tangible for our customers," said Paul Garner, executive vice president and Chief Technology Officer of Consolidated Graphics. "There is a huge void in advanced technology being deployed within the printing industry, but Consolidated Graphics is changing that.  We truly have evolved into being a technology-based services company supported by world-class print manufacturing."

The new center creates an infrastructure on the ground that has the ability to store and process data in multiples of ways, depending on the requirements of customers.  The facility, designed as an on-premise cloud computing center, provides elasticity to add processing power and data capacity in the cloud virtually on demand, meeting the fluctuating needs of the marketplace. Powered by an HP Converged Infrastructure architecture comprised of HP ProLiant BL460c high-density servers, HP StorageWorks P9500 Disk Array, HP StorageWorks 9000 Virtual Library System, HP StorageWorks ESL 712e Ultrium Tape Library, and HP A12500-series core switches, the infrastructure environment is flexible, reliable and easily scalable to meet customer demand.   

The center's cloud computing hardware infrastructure supports the next-generation of technology-based marketing solutions that Consolidated Graphics is developing for its customers.  These marketing solutions, bundled under the WorkSmart Suite(TM) brand, are being developed using components of the Microsoft Windows Azure platform.  This cloud-based development platform enables software applications, such as those that comprise WorkSmart Suite, to run virtually through the internet. 

"Our cloud-based data center is the foundation of a much larger technology-based offering that Consolidated Graphics provides to its customers," adds Garner. "This is just the start of things to come."

About Consolidated Graphics

Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX), headquartered in Houston, TX, is one of North America's leading general commercial printing companies. With 70 printing businesses strategically located across 27 states, Toronto, and Prague, and a presence in Asia, CGX offers an unmatched geographic footprint, unsurpassed capabilities, and unparalleled levels of convenience, efficiency and service. With locations in or near virtually every major U.S. market, CGX provides the service and responsiveness of a local printer enhanced by the economic, geographic and technological advantages of a large national organization.

Consolidated Graphics' vast and technologically advanced sheetfed and web printing capabilities are complemented by the world's largest integrated digital footprint. By coupling North America's most comprehensive printing capabilities with strategically located fulfillment centers and industry-leading technology, CGX delivers end-to-end print production and management solutions that are based on the needs of our customers to improve their results. Encore and emerge are trademarks of Consolidated Graphics. For more information, visit http://www.cgx.com/.

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CONTACT: Jeff Torkelson of CGX, +1-541-261-0780, jtorkelson@cgx.com

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

Openbravo Expands POS Capabilities of Openbravo 3 Professional Edition to Improve Performance of Retail Operations

New Point-of-Sale Retail Module Integrates with Leading Open Source ERP to Deliver Powerful Insight into Sales and Inventory Data that Improves Retail Business Performance

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Openbravo, the leading web-based open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider, today expanded its agile ERP solution, Openbravo 3, with expanded Point-of-Sale (POS) capabilities. A new commercial offering, the POS Retail Module delivers integrated POS and store management capabilities to extend the back office automation power of Openbravo ERP. By unifying ERP and POS, Openbravo increases the agility of retail operations across finance, sales, procurement, warehouses and master data management. The new module is based on Openbravo's popular POS open source project, which has been chosen by over 1,800 organizations and is deployed across 32 countries in 28 languages.

"By integrating web-based ERP with POS functionality, business managers have unlimited access to one unified platform that collects sales data and can help drive better decision making around procurement, distribution and back-office functions," said Paolo Juvara, CEO at Openbravo. "Openbravo can integrate e-commerce data from multiple resources and retail locations to produce a holistic view of business performance, without spending millions to custom build a solution on their own."

Openbravo 3 Professional Edition with integrated ERP and POS functionality can be further expanded by integrating with best-of-breed e-commerce platforms such as Magento. This allows the integrated solution to meet the needs of multi-channel retailers that sell through brick and mortar stores and on the Internet. A sampling of customers includes TriMet (USA), BUT (France), Bocatta (Spain), Mizzi (Malaysia) and Palante (China).

The new Openbravo Point of Sale Retail Module includes:

    --  POS systems management of customer transactions
    --  Integration with POS devices such as bar code scanners, scales, customer
        displays, credit card readers and cash drawers
    --  Integration with popular payment gateways
    --  Packaged ERP integration with Openbravo 3
    --  Programmable interfaces for salespersons or other end users with
        different needs

The POS Professional Retail Module is available for Openbravo 3 Professional Edition and is distributed exclusively through Openbravo business partners. To learn more about the Point of Sale Retail Module and the agile Openbravo 3 ERP platform, register for the webinar "How to affordably super-charge retail performance with integrated, open source POS and ERP":

    --  In English on June 9 at 9-10 am PDT
    --  In Spanish on June 14 at 4-5 pm CEST

Openbravo 3 is modular in design and provides customers with access to over 320 pre-integrated, commercial and open source modules that add new capabilities based on the individual needs of growing businesses. As a 100 percent web-based and cloud ready ERP platform, Openbravo 3 deploys in weeks to deliver complete customer control.

Online Resources

    --  Register for the webinar "How to affordably super-charge retail
        performance with integrated, open source POS and ERP", June 9
    --  Openbravo 3 retail industry spotlight
    --  Openbravo POS product
    --  Openbravo 3 ERP Demo Center

About Openbravo

Downloaded over two million times, Openbravo is the world's leading web-based Open Source ERP solution. The agile ERP company, Openbravo sells its Professional Edition exclusively through a global network of channel partners whose expertise provides rapid, cost-effective implementation services. Openbravo partners also provide deployment expertise for the rapidly growing selection of over 320 Openbravo modules that add localization and rich functionality to the core product. Openbravo has offices in the U.S., Spain, and India.

Media ContactJasmine TeerLEWIS Pulse PR for Openbravojasmine.teer@lewispulse.com+ 1 (415) 321-2348

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

Microsoft Announces New Back-to-School Offer for Students

Students who buy select Windows 7-based PCs will get a free Xbox 360 console with purchase.

REDMOND, Wash., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a new offer for students who purchase a new Windows 7-based PC. Starting May 22, students buying a new Windows 7-based PC priced at $699 (U.S.) or more will also get a free Xbox 360 4GB console. Students will be able to choose from the wide range of stylish, powerful and innovative Windows 7-based PCs to find the one that's right for them based on the features, color, size and price they want. The offer is available at participating retailers for current students in the U.S. while supplies last. Similar student-focused offers will be coming soon in Canada and France.

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"A hot new Windows 7-based PC with a free Xbox 360 is the ultimate productivity, social and entertainment package for students," said Kathleen Hall, general manager of Windows Marketing at Microsoft. "In one shot, with this great offer, Microsoft is giving students everything they need for a successful new school year."

Today's Windows 7-based PCs come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors, and many new PCs boast built-in Blu-ray drives, 3G connections and leading-edge technologies, such as 3-D displays and multitouch-capable screens. With more than 1 million devices and apps that work with a Windows 7-based PC, students' smartphones, printers, digital music players and cameras will work with their PCs with ease right out of the box. With the addition of Microsoft Office 2010 for Home and Student with OneNote, students can create presentations for class, take and organize digital notes, manage group projects and assignments, and easily stay on top of class schedules. And with an Xbox 360, students can not only have fun gaming but also can enjoy a range of entertainment options, including streaming videos, sports, music and more.

To take advantage of this offer, students or parents must provide valid student identification as defined by the participating retailer. More information about this offer can be found at http://www.windows.com/freebox.

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

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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