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Tree.com Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Certain Assets to Discover Financial Services

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tree.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE), today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the operating assets of its Home Loan Center subsidiary to Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), headquartered in Riverwoods, Illinois for a net purchase price of approximately $55.9 million. 

Home Loan Center, which operates as LendingTree Loans, a correspondent lending company, originates and processes consumer mortgage loans in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The sale will add a home loan component to Discover's direct-to-consumer banking products, which include credit cards, personal loans, private student loans, certificates of deposit, savings accounts and Roth individual retirement accounts.

"We believe this transaction is a significant step forward for Tree.com," said Doug Lebda, chairman and chief executive officer of Tree.com. "This move enables us to bring more focus to our core lead generation business at a time when demand for LendingTree leads is particularly strong. In addition to the purchase price, this transaction will unlock significant cash that can be used to invest in our other verticals as we continue towards revenue diversification."

"Discover is acquiring a proven operating platform that we can scale by leveraging our brand and lending expertise," said Carlos Minetti, president of consumer banking and operations for Discover. "This will enable us to expand our line of banking products and provide home loans to consumers."

The transaction is subject to various closing conditions and the approval of the stockholders of Tree.com. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2011.

About Tree.com, Inc.

Tree.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) is the parent of several brands and businesses that provide information, tools, advice, products and services for critical transactions in our customers' lives.  Tree.com, Inc. is the parent company of wholly owned operating subsidiaries:  LendingTree, LLC and Home Loan Center, Inc., which does business as LendingTree Loans.  Our family of brands includes: LendingTree.com®, LendingTree Loans, GetSmart.com®, RealEstate.com®, DegreeTree.com, HealthTree.com, LendingTreeAutos.com, DoneRight.com, and InsuranceTree.com.  These brands serve as an ally for consumers who are looking to comparison shop for loans, real estate and other services from multiple businesses and professionals who will compete for their business.

Tree.com, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and maintains operations solely in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.tree.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction discussed above. In connection with the proposed transaction, Tree.com plans to file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. STOCKHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The final proxy statement will be mailed to our stockholders. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available, and other documents filed by us with the SEC, at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the proxy statement, when it becomes available, and our other filings with the SEC may also be obtained from us. Free copies of our filings may be obtained by directing a request to Tree.com, Inc., 11115 Rushmore Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, Attention: Secretary.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on current expectations about future events.  These statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual events may differ materially from what is expressed in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors.  These include uncertainties as to the timing of the closing of the sale transaction; uncertainties as to whether stockholders will approve the sale transaction; the possibility that competing offers for the assets will be made; the possibility that various closing conditions for the transaction may not be satisfied or waived; and the effects of disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees, customers and other business partners. Further information and risks regarding factors that could affect our business, operations, financial results or financial positions are discussed from time to time in Tree.com's SEC filings and reports, and will be discussed in the proxy statement that Tree.com will provide to stockholders in connection with a special meeting to approve the transaction. We want to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Nicole Hall
(704) 943-8463
Nicole.hall@tree.com

SOURCE  Tree.com, Inc.

Tree.com, Inc.

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

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and John Thune (R-SD) and U.S. Representatives Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) and Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) introduced the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011, which would prevent unfair state and local taxes to be levied on wireless services and products purchased via the Internet with mobile devices or other Internet connections by establishing a national tax framework, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement:

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"CTIA and the wireless industry appreciate the leadership of Senators Wyden and Thune and Congressmen Smith and Cohen for introducing this legislation as a way to stop the discriminatory taxes and fees on consumers who purchase items via the Internet. It makes no sense to levy additional, and sometimes hidden, state and local taxes against items that consumers purchase via the Internet and not in stores. Once passed, this legislation would provide tax administrators and consumers a better understanding of how music, books and other downloadable products should be taxed. At the same time, it would continue to encourage digital commerce to flourish and assist the nation's economic recovery and enhance American economic competitiveness.

"We look forward to working with these sponsors and other supporters of the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 to get this bill passed, which will provide consumers with some much needed clarity and assurances that their online purchases are not being taxed unfairly."

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

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

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

Zelco e-Reading Aids ... Illuminating and Effortless

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- eReader Book Light, allows the reader to shine a bright light at any angle and in any direction.  It has a fully adjustable and flexible arm.  A special e-flector prevents glare while focusing soft, diffused light onto the screen.  Provides over 15 hours of readable light.  Batteries included and replaceable.  Manufactured in an environmentally responsible manner. 

Model# 21214.  $15 Retail

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eBook Cradle provides the user with two options:  hold an electronic reader in the palm of your hand, and a swing out kickstand allows for hands-free tabletop use. Its ergonomic design features an adjustable strap that swivels to allow for reading at the most comfortable angle.  Manufactured in an environmentally responsible manner.

Model# 27014.   $30 Retail.

About Zelco Industries, Inc
Zelco is proud to be celebrating its 35th year in business.  Founded by Adele and Noel Zeller in 1976, Zelco remains a family business and an American success story.  Winner of numerous design awards for high-quality consumer products that are as ingenious as they are practical, Zelco creates some of the most popular products found in millions of homes in the U.S. and overseas.  Best known for the amazing "itty bitty" book light, Zelco manufactures a wide range of unique products for home and personal use.  From clocks to gourmet items, travel products, weather instruments and more, if it's exciting, imaginative, creative and forward-thinking, it's from Zelco.

For additional information, images, local retail outlets or samples for testing or photography, please contact office@zelco.com or 914-699-6230.  These and other Zelco products can be seen or ordered at http://www.zelco.com

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Zelco Industries, Inc

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New Energy-Focused Website Features Interactive Opportunities, Civil Discourse

Public is invited to join the conversation about responsible energy. Learn why "Sensible, dependable and responsible" is the right thing.

BOISE, Idaho, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Something is missing... from the conversation about energy. And a new website, http://www.GetPluggedIn.com, is now online to help fill that void. This engaging public resource is sponsored by Idaho Power and devoted to fostering civil discourse on energy issues, including wind--a particularly hot topic in our state.

The heart of the new site is an interactive blog where experts and other interested parties share thoughts and information on energy-related topics. Members of the public are invited to comment, ask questions or submit their own energy blog posts for possible publication--no matter their position in the debate. Some contributing bloggers include Ralph Cavanagh (National Resources Defense Council), Rob Granatstein (the Toronto Sun) and Steve Priebe (Idahoans for Responsible Energy Policy).

Other site features include resources like upcoming energy-related events and a collection of news and opinion pieces on energy. Content will be updated regularly, keeping the site fresh. In the last three weeks http://www.GetPluggedIn.com has received 10,000 page views.

The guiding principle behind this website is that that all energy generation and delivery systems have impacts - economic, reliability and environmental. As a society we have to find solutions that balance what we can live with - literally and figuratively - and what we can afford.

For nearly a century, Idaho Power has been committed to clean energy. Today about half of the energy in our portfolio is generated from hydro, wind, solar, biomass and geothermal. We are proud of our small carbon footprint and a history of responsible energy that rivals any electric utility in the nation.

Idaho Power supports wind energy, as evidenced by more than 500 megawatts of wind currently on our system. But it is not free. We believe it is our responsibility to ensure that wind--and all other energy resources--are appropriately priced and reliable for the benefit of our customers.

To learn more, share opinions and make your voice heard, visit http://www.GetPluggedIn.com.

About IDACORP, Inc.:

IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA), Boise, Idaho-based and formed in 1998, is a holding company comprised of Idaho Power Company, a regulated electric utility; IDACORP Financial, a holder of affordable housing projects and other real estate investments; and Ida-West Energy, an operator of small hydroelectric generation projects that satisfy the requirements of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. IDACORP's origins lie with Idaho Power and operations beginning in 1916. Today, Idaho Power employs approximately 2,000 people to serve a 24,000 square-mile service area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric projects as the core of its generation portfolio, Idaho Power's 492,000 residential, business and agricultural customers pay some of the nation's lowest prices for electricity. To learn more about Idaho Power or IDACORP, visit http://www.idahopower.com or http://www.idacorpinc.com.

SOURCE  Idaho Power

Idaho Power

CONTACT: Stephanie McCurdy, Communication Specialist of Idaho Power, +1-208-388-6973, smccurdy@idahopower.com

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

Hospitality Job Search Relief in New York

Free On-line service connecting Job seekers with careers

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Searching for a job in the hospitality industry can be very difficult. Most job seekers comb through outdated online ads, or are left to pound the pavement. Fed up with the current system of trying to locate open positions, Jennifer Buzzeo of Bayside, NY felt there must a better way of finding a great job in hospitality. An experienced bartender and server with more than 10 years of experience, Jennifer decided to create a solution for New York job seekers. Thus was born http://www.Simplyforservers.com. The goal is simple: creating a free, powerful link between qualified job seekers and employers that need a fast way to find qualified talent. Just click http://simplyforservers.com/register/ to create a resume, or to post your job listing and begin your connection between job seekers' resumes and businesses that are hiring.

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Finally, a service that provides hospitality to the hospitality industry. This is a commitment to eliminating the guessing game of who's hiring? What's available? As well as door to door searching and leaving resumes in places that have no interest in new hires. Improving the way server jobs are listed and found online.

For more information:
Jennifer Buzzeo, info@simplyforservers.com

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CONTACT: Jennifer Buzzeo, +1-718-916-1144

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

Philippe Dauman, President and CEO of Viacom, Speaks Out in Support of the 'PROTECT IP Act'

Proposed Legislation Will Help Protect Jobs in U.S. Content and Intellectual Property Industries from Illegal Online Infringement and Counterfeiting

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In connection with the U.S. Senate introduction of the PROTECT IP Bill, which aims to fight the impact of online infringement and counterfeiting on American jobs, Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) President and CEO Philippe Dauman released the following statement:

"The introduction of the PROTECT IP Bill today is an important step forward in the fight to secure American jobs.We appreciate the continued efforts of Senators Leahy, Grassley, Hatch and others to raise awareness of this critical issue, and look forward to working with Congress as they enact legislation to produce effective solutions to the threats of online counterfeiting and infringement.

"Online counterfeiting and infringement are serious and growing threats that have the potential to undermine America's economic resurgence.  With increasing sophistication, criminal elements are infecting the internet ecosystem with illegal, parasitic websites that steal the hard work of millions and expose innocent users to a spectrum of significant, real-world dangers. 

"In order to combat these evolving threats, law enforcement must be given the necessary tools to continue to effectively protect American workers.  Across the entertainment industry alone, more than 140,000 jobs have already been lost due to online piracy, and other IP-dependent industries are equally at risk."

About Viacom

Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands. Through its BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures divisions, Viacom connects with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in more than 160 countries and territories. With approximately 170 media networks reaching more than 600 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, Spike TV and Tr3s. Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming.

For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit http://www.viacom.com.

SOURCE  Viacom

Viacom

CONTACT: Jeremy Zweig, Viacom Corporate Communications, +1-212-846-7503, Jeremy.Zweig@viacom.com

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

Gameloft Unveils Its Lineup of Games for Samsung Smart TV on Samsung Apps

PARIS, May 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    - An Initial Catalog of 6 six Games With Graphics Rendered in 3D
Accessible Through Samsung Smart TV

    Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social
games, has collaborated with Samsung to offer an initial catalog of six games
in graphics rendered in 3D available on Samsung Apps for Smart TV. Among
these six titles, two are currently available: Brain Challenge and TV Show
King, which was released today. UNO, Let's Golf! 2, Block Breaker Deluxe 2
and Midnight Pool will be available for download on Samsung Apps in the
coming weeks.

    "Our goal at Gameloft has always been to make video games
accessible to everyone," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice-President of
Publishing at Gameloft. "We're thrilled to extend our library of games to the
mass market through Samsung Smart TV. All homes equipped with a Smart TV will
be able to access high-quality games with 3D graphics at an affordable
price."

    "Integrating games such as Let's Golf! 2, UNO and TV Show King
will allow us to continue to diversify the applications we offer on Samsung
Apps," said Kang-Hyun Kwon, Senior Vice President of Media Solution Center at
Samsung Electronics. "Gameloft has an excellent reputation in developing
digital video games for the mass market. We're pleased to offer our clients a
high-quality gaming experience on the Smart TV with Gameloft."

    The games are available in the United States and Korea.

    About Gameloft

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, since 2000
Gameloft(R) has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (Apple(R) iOS and Android(R)), Triple Play Box,
connected TVs, and consoles. Partnerships with leading licensors such as
UNO(TM), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic
Unleashed(R) allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international
brands. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real
Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit
Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its
games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers. Gameloft is listed
on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters:
GLFT.PA).

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

Source: Gameloft

Gameloft Contact:  Aude Fouquier,  European Communications Director,  Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40,   Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com

I've been following this in horror as it continues to unfold. Don't get me wrong, I think two companies should be allowed to enter into a contract if they should so desire. It just sucks for T-Mobile's customers. I had AT&T before I switched to T-Mo and I know they suck really really hard. I have no intention of remaining a customer if this goes through. I want to thank TmoNews for following this so closely and accurately. I also think they've done an excellent job of voicing the T-Mobile customer opinion. They were referenced during the hearing this week.

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Imagine our surprise as Rene Obermann, Deutsche Telekom CEO says the sale of T-Mobile USA is on track. Speaking to shareholders at DT’s annual general meeting he expects the deal to close in the first half of 2012.

While he remains confident, I’m slightly more optimistic after yesterdays Senate hearing. Assuming for the moment that our nations leaders aren’t simply in AT&T’s back pocket, it was a clear showing that the deal won’t be rubber stamped. Ultimately the deal may very well be accepted and that’s still the general consensus around the interwebs but still, watching AT&T’s CEO squirm under fire was enjoyable.

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I-ELLA.com Invites New Yorkers to Shop the Closets of Other New Yorkers at the I-ELLA Studio in Tribeca

Shop the closets of fashion editors, stylists, bloggers, college co-eds, entrepreneurs, celebrities & more.

Friday, May 13th to Saturday, May 14th; 10:30AM - 5:30PM; RSVP at concierge@i-ella.com

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- I-ELLA, the innovative, fashion-forward, charitable online marketplace where members can BUY, SELL, BORROW + SWAP the latest must-have fashion apparel, accessories and more...straight from their closets, opens its Tribeca studio this Friday and Saturday, May 13th and May 14th respectively.  Shop the closets of stylish New Yorkers including mega stylists, top bloggers, celebrities, fashion editors and more.  Find amazing deals of up to 90% off on pre-loved fashions by Christian Louboutin, Fendi, Marni, Gucci, Miu Miu, Celine, Haute Hippie, & more.  10% of every transaction fee will be directed to three separate charities focused on Japan.

RECYCLE YOUR CLOSET

I-ELLA also invites guests to drop off new to gently worn designer pieces from their closets.  Items will be photographed and listed for sale on I-ELLA.com.

DETAILS

               Friday, May 13, 2011 -
    DATE:      Saturday, May 14, 2011

    TIME:     10:30AM - 5:30PM

    PLACE:    401 BROADWAY, SUITE 700

               FREE.  RSVP to concierge@i-
    COST:      ella.com

ABOUT I-ELLA

Launched during New York Fashion Week of September 2010 and featured in Lucky Magazine, Glamour.com, InStyle.com, WWD, AOL Switched, Essence, Discovery Treehugger, Gotham Magazine and more, I-ELLA is viewed by many as a trailblazer in the growing on-line industry of members only shopping sites.  The company allows members to Sell their pre-owned fashionable wares as well as Buy, Borrow + Swap from other members.  The site regularly hosts celebrity auctions and features the closets and stories of top stylists, editors, bloggers and more.

Contact:  Gina Marie Papa, gina@i-ella.com / 212.219.8545 

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I-ELLA.com

Web Site: http://www.i-ella.com

Future Food Brands Dips Into a New Era

Rebranding and Repackaging Campaign Makes Waves for Salads of the Sea and Santa Barbara Bay

DALLAS, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Food Brands is traveling knots ahead to rebrand and repackage its delectable dips, salads and spreads. Salads of the Sea and Santa Barbara Bay products will now be sold in new 100 percent recyclable and BPA-free oval containers, which are microwave and dishwasher safe and also allow consumers to "spread the flavor" without any required preparation. The contemporary packaging, coupled with updated branding, new logos and a new website, have Future Food Brands products diving off of shelves and into shopping carts.

"Consumers and retailers are really taking to our new look," said Emily Alfano, Senior Marketing Manger of Future Food Brands. "Because the containers are reusable, stackable and appear more modern, we're finding more people save them long after the product is gone for storing household items and other food products. Knowing our containers are multifunctional is great from both a brand perspective and an environmental outlook."

Future Food Brands is the first and only company in its category using this type of innovative and environmentally friendly packaging. Its break-tab tamper evident seal increases consumer confidence, ensuring the product's quality and freshness. In addition to being more convenient and aesthetically appealing, the elimination of film seals and shrink bands reduces plastic waste and energy consumption, lowering the package's overall carbon footprint.

Future Food Brands is using its web presence to anchor all of these changes, starting with the launch of its new website, http://www.futurefoodbrands.com. The new look takes a streamlined approach to brand marketing, making access to information about products both easier to locate and understand. It will also dip into the open sea of social media with Facebook and Twitter accounts. Follow Santa Barbara Bay at facebook.com/santabarbarabay and twitter.com/SantaBarbaraBay, and Salads of the Sea at facebook.com/SaladsoftheSea and twitter.com/SaladsOfTheSea. Logging onto these sites lets users enter contests, such as the $50 Mother's Day Party Prize Package currently going on, and keeps consumers up to date with the latest announcements, tips, news and recipes.

Future Food Brands is a leading manufacturer of innovative, quality seafood based and dairy based dips, salads and spreads sold in deli, dairy, produce and seafood departments nationwide.

SOURCE  Future Food Brands

Future Food Brands

CONTACT: Susie Lomelino, slomelino@mbapr.com, or Danielle Bickelmann, dbickelmann@mbapr.com, both of Michael Burns & Assoc., +1-214-521-8596, for Future Food Brands

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

New VPX Boards Pair Configurable Virtex-5 FPGA With PCIe Interface for High-Performance Computing

Acromag's new VPX FPGA boards deliver maximum performance for accelerated algorithm processing or execution of complex logic routines in embedded computer systems.

WIXOM, Mich., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Acromag's new VPX-VLX series of 3U VPX FPGA boards feature a configurable Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA enhanced with multiple high-speed memory buffers and a high-throughput PCIe interface. Field I/O interfaces to the FPGA via the rear P2 connector and/or with optional front mezzanine plug-in I/O modules. The result is a powerful and flexible signal processor card that is capable of rapidly executing custom instruction sets and algorithms. Typical uses include signal intelligence, image processing, hardware simulation, and communications. The boards start at $7100 with several options for FPGA logic capacity and conduction-cooled extended temperature operation.

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"These VPX Virtex-5 FPGA boards combine very advanced signal processing capabilities with high speed data transfer for real-time computing applications," remarked Joseph Primeau, Acromag's embedded sales and marketing director.

Three models provide a choice of logic-optimized FPGAs to match the performance requirements. Cards can be ordered with a Xilinx VLX85T, VLX110T, or VLX155T FPGA featuring up to 155,000 logic cells and 128 DSP48E slices. Each model is available in a format designed for use in air-cooled or conduction-cooled systems suitable for -40 to 85 degrees C operation.

Large, high-speed memory banks provide efficient data handling. Dual-ported 1M x 64-bit SRAM enables high-speed DMA transfers to/from the CPU while simultaneously writing data to memory. Generous 32M x 32-bit DDR2 SDRAM buffers give the FPGA fast access to I/O port data. FPGA code loads from the PCIe bus or from on-board flash memory. A double fat pipe 4-lane PCIe interface ensures very fast data throughput.

64 I/O lines are accessible through the rear (P2) connector. A series of AXM extension modules are available to provide additional front-end A/D, RS-485, CMOS, or LVDS I/O channels through a mezzanine connector on the front of the board.

Acromag's Engineering Design Kit provides utilities to help users develop custom programs, load VHDL into the FPGA and to establish DMA transfers between the FPGA and the CPU. The kit includes a compiled FPGA file and example VHDL code provided as selectable blocks with examples for the local bus interface, read/writes, and change-of-state interrupts to the PCI bus. A JTAG interface allows users to perform on-board VHDL simulation. Further analysis is supported with a ChipScope(TM) Pro interface.

About Acromag

Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. They are an international corporation with a world headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded I/O and industrial computer products for military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research applications.

http://www.acromag.com

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CONTACT: Robert Greenfield, Marketing Communications Manager, Acromag, Inc., +1-248-295-0865, rgreenfield@acromag.com

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

Kobo Expands Social Experience on iOS

Adds Twitter, Library Management and New Sharing Features

TORONTO, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over 3.5 million readers worldwide, announced today new enhancements to its industry-leading eReading apps for iOS devices.  These enhancements include extending Reading Life to Twitter, enabling users to share quotes, passages, notes, book covers and awards easily to their twitter feed.

The launch of Kobo's Reading Life marked the industry's first comprehensive social eReading experience.  Nearly all of Kobo's iPad and iPhone users have started using Reading Life and to date, nearly 5 million awards have been collected by loyal readers everywhere.   Kobo has also seen a dramatic increase - over 50% - in users' reading time since the launch of Reading Life in December.  Kobo plans to roll out new innovative features for Reading Life and bring the program to new partners, platforms and languages throughout 2011.

Kobo users have achieved impressive milestones in the short time of Reading Life's existence, including the Juggernaut award - awarded to thousands of users who have read over 10,000 pages in a few short months.  Users of Reading Life are social butterflies - 98% of Kobo app users access Reading Life on a regular basis and over 90% of users who have connected Reading Life to Facebook share regularly.  "Reading Life is helping us bring the culture of books - beyond just buying and reading - to eBooks.  Our customers have responded with amazing engagement, but also a substantial increase in time spent reading.   Bringing Twitter to Reading Life will enable our customers to reach out to friends in real-time, enabling new opportunities for conversation and discovery," said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo, Inc.

This latest release includes the following features:

    --  Easily share the Reading Life Mosaic via Twitter with followers
    --  Share your latest read with followers
    --  Share your favorite quotes and passages, notes and thoughts with
        followers
    --  Easily Share Awards - just for time spent reading
    --  View awards friends have earned by tapping on the shared award from the
        Activity feed on iPhone or iPad
    --  Chat with friends about great new reads
    --  Purchase or start reading books recommended by friends simply by tapping
        on the shared book cover from the Activity feed
    --  Organize your growing library by creating and personalizing shelves of
        books, newspapers, magazines and documents - to your taste

Kobo's store offers a selection of over 2.3 million eBooks, with titles ranging from the NYT bestseller list, the hottest new releases, thrillers, romance and more.  Plus, Kobo also offers access to the most popular newspapers and magazines.  Since its launch in 2009, Kobo has been dedicated to an open cloud-based platform, enabling users to read on any device and with open standards that give users freedom to build their lifetime libraries as they choose.

The Kobo eReading app for iPhone, iPad, and iTouch  can be downloaded for free from http://www.kobo.com or the iTunes App Store.  Customers who currently have Kobo on their iPad or iPhone can download the update directly on their device.

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo, is a global eReading service with more than 2.3 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers - one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world. Kobo believes consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device and has attracted millions of readers from over 100 countries across the globe.   Kobo has top ranked eReading applications for iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows, MacOS and is the eReading application of choice for leading tablet OEMs.  The Kobo Wireless eReader is also available at leading retailers including Indigo, Future Shop, Walmart, Best Buy, Borders, WHSmith, Angus & Robertson's, and Whitcoull's. Kobo's recently announced, innovative Reading Life, marked the launch of an industry first comprehensive social eReading experience  -  Kobo users can earn awards simply for time spent reading. Kobo is backed by majority shareholder Indigo Books & Music Inc, Cheung Kong Holdings, and institutional investors.   For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.

Contact:  Karina Tang/Kourtney SchepmanRogers & Cowan212-445-8419/310-854-8168ktang@rogersandcowan.com/kschepman@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  Kobo

Kobo

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

The Android Market seriously needed a redesign. There's way too many applications without an effecient way of sifting through all of the crap. Unfortunately, having a relatively open market leads to a lot of garbage getting through. I don't like that Apple has an extensive review process that keeps everyone kissing their ass, but it's kept nonsense from crowding the AppStore.

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The Web-based version of the Android Market is receiving five new categories to help sort through applications: Top Apps, Editor's Choice, Top Developers, Related Apps, and Trending Apps. Each presents apps in a different way to make the discovery process more compelling and less annoying. Despite these improvements to the Web interface, the more important story is being told on Android devices directly.

Google announced a significant refresh to the Web interface of the Android Market on Wednesday and plans to push out an update to the Market on Android devices in the coming weeks. The goal of the update is to increase the visibility of the best applications and give developers (more) credit for their hard work.

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IceWEB Unveils Its Top-of-the-Line Model 6000 Series

New Feature-Rich 6000HR (High Reliability) Series Gives IceWEB Significant Competitive Advantages in the Fastest Growing, Mid-to-High- End Enterprise Storage Market

STERLING, Va., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IceWEB, Inc. (OTCBB: IWEB), http://www.iceweb.com, a leading provider of Unified Data Storage and building blocks for cloud storage networks, has expanded its storage line with its new, top-of-the-line, highly-redundant 6000HR series of Unified Storage Systems.  Prices start at $39,500 for an 8TB system featuring hot swap, dual clustered controllers, drives and power supplies with 6GB SAS Disk and 12 x 1 GB Ethernet ports which can be used for NAS and iSCSI SAN connectivity as well as for storage management and replication.

The Model 6000HR comes in 6 TB, 12 TB and 24 TB configurations, each with 7200 RPM MDL SAS drives.  In addition, the 7.2 TB Model 6000HR is available with 15,000 RPM ENT SAS.  Also available is a hybrid model which includes 18 TB SAS disk drives and 300 GB Solid State Disks (SSD) to provide high performance Adaptive Replacement Cache (ARC).  The dual redundant controllers can be expanded with disk shelves that provide expansion up to 224 TB(s).

When configured with SSD technology, the 6000's high-speed read/write cache enables the 6000 to handle large data volumes at unprecedented speeds. Solid State Disk (SSD) drives are 80 times faster than standard disk drives and consume one third the power. With SSD, the disk pool becomes a hybrid pool.  IceWEB's Adaptive Replacement Cache (ARC) algorithm classifies data two ways... one based on last cached data, another on data accessed frequently.  The ARC combined with the hybrid pooling technology dramatically increases the performance required for compute intensive cloud environments.

"The 6000HR series is the perfect entree into the mid-to-high end enterprise storage market," said John R. Signorello, IceWEB CEO.  "The Model 6000HR is designed for high-performance, mission-critical applications where ultra-reliability is mandatory.  With no single point of failure, automatic error correction and a host of other built-in storage management capabilities, our 6000HR series provides enterprise-level performance and reliability for any size organization at breakthrough price points."

All Model 6000HRs are immediately available through the Company's exclusive value-added distributor Promark Technology (800-634-0255).  Promark markets IceWEB products throughout the United States through its nationwide network of 1,200 channel partners.  For more information, please visit http://www.promarktech.com.

About IceWEB, Inc.

IceWEB, Inc., headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C. manufactures and markets data storage products.  For more information, please visit http://www.iceweb.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify those so-called "forward looking statements" by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "targets," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of those words and other comparable words. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, product tests, commercialization risks, availability of financing and results of financing efforts that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements made in this release or in any periodic report filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,  or any other document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.

Contact:
IceWEB, Inc.
Investor Relations, 571.287.2400
investor@iceweb.com
or
Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA, 212.370.4500
steve@wolfeaxelrod.com
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates, LLC.

SOURCE  IceWEB, Inc.

IceWEB, Inc.

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

UMBIAN ANNOUNCES PILOT PROGRAM FOR MONITORING SLEEP APNEA THERAPY IN THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

HALIFAX, May 12 /PRNewswire/ - Umbian is pleased to announce that it has begun
a three-month pilot program for its compliance management solution:
U-Sleep.  U-Sleep is currently being launched for the commercial
transportation industry and will monitor individual drivers who have
been diagnosed with and are undergoing treatment for sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea and its impact on driver safety is an important topic in the
transportation industry. Prolonged untreated sleep apnea can lead to
serious health issues including sleep deprivation, weight gain, high
blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.  Specifically,
chronic sleep deprivation can result in a two to seven fold increased
likelihood of vehicular accidents. Various studies have shown that 1 in
3 commercial truck drivers have some degree of sleep apnea, while only
a small portion are tested and treated.

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices are commonly used for the
treatment of sleep apnea. The monitoring of PAP device usage encourages
regular use and subsequently improves the effectiveness of therapy.
Umbian has developed an innovative compliance management solution,
U-Sleep, which monitors PAP device usage, coaches drivers into therapy
compliance and provides detailed reporting to both the driver and their
employer.

"Commercial transportation companies today face many challenges as a
result of a sleep-deprived workforce.  Using U-Sleep as part of an
overall sleep apnea compliance program will help companies achieve a
decrease in absenteeism, accidents and liability while providing an
overall increase in productivity and quality of life for their
employees," explains Raj Sodhi, President of Umbian.

U-Sleep allows companies to define specific rules that establish a
therapy compliance standard for their organization.  Throughout the
pilot program, U-Sleep will monitor drivers who utilize a Philips
Respironics PAP device that wirelessly shares usage data on a daily
basis. U-Sleep sends real-time notifications via email, text message or
voice call when the company specific compliance standard is achieved or
violated. U-Sleep empowers individuals and organizations to achieve
compliance standards for continued and effective sleep apnea therapy.

Umbian has established a relationship with The Snore Shop, a leading
Canadian sleep therapy clinic.  The Snore Shop will provide screening,
PAP devices and support to the drivers throughout the trial. Dr. Neil
Smith, The Snore Shop co-owner, is a practicing otolaryngologist with
an interest in sleep disordered breathing as it pertains to upper
airway mechanics. "We are very excited to be a part of this important
pilot with Umbian. We believe U-Sleep will prove to be a vital part of
the overall assessment and ongoing treatment for patients with sleep
apnea," says Dr. Smith.

The pilot program is a three-month study that consists of drivers from
various trucking companies.  For more information, visit http://www.umbian.com/u-sleep.

ABOUT UMBIAN

Umbian, Inc. is a product development and consulting company that
applies technology in new ways to create innovative, powerful and
meaningful solutions for both businesses and consumers.

Umbian's head office is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Umbian also
has a sales and distribution office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SOURCE  Umbian Inc.

Umbian Inc.

CONTACT:  Malcolm Ferguson
Marketing and Media Specialist
Umbian Inc.
Tel: 877.242.1703x7018
Email: media@umbian.com
For more information on Umbian Inc., visit www.umbian.com.

Garmin Device for Tracking What's Important Coming to AT&T Retail Stores

New Wirelessly-Enabled GPS Tracking by Smartphone or Computer

DALLAS, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced it will begin selling the Garmin GTU 10 online at http://www.att.com and in select AT&T company-owned retail stores beginning May 15.  Ideal for tracking pets and property the GTU 10 GPS locator and web-based Garmin Tracker(TM) service works with computers, smartphones and compatible Garmin nulink devices.  The GTU 10 is a small, lightweight waterproof device that easily attaches to a backpack or pet collar so customers can track the things that matter most.

While on the go, customers can download the Garmin Tracker(TM) application from their mobile device to see the location of GTU 10 and how it relates to their current location. GTU 10 owners can create up to 10 geofences (virtual boundaries that might include the home, schools, backyards, among other venues) for the device so that when it enters or exits a geofenced area, Garmin can send an email or text message notification to the user or authorized friends and family members. It's also easy to view the track history of where the GTU 10 device has been. Once customers register the GTU 10 at my.Garmin.com, the tracking service, delivered through the AT&T wireless network, is enabled.   

"Known for providing reliable and innovative location-based technology, Garmin is expanding ways to help customers in their day to day lives with this tracking device," said Glenn Lurie, president, emerging devices, AT&T.  "Connecting the GTU 10 to the AT&T wireless network is a great fit, and by offering it in select company-owned retail stores, we're making it even more convenient for our customers to keep track of their kids, pets or valuable property they care about most."

"Garmin's new GTU 10 marks another practical application for GPS-based technology, and we're pleased that AT&T recognizes the utility of this device," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Whether you're keeping an eye on your young children this summer, your pets or your property, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you can easily and affordably track the locations of the things that matter most to you."

The Garmin GTU 10 will be available for $199.99, which includes one year of Standard Tracking. With this plan, users can see the last ten known locations of their device each day, and the service can be renewed at an annual rate of $49.99 after the first year of complimentary service. For those who want a more detailed history, in addition to Standard Tracking, the Deluxe Tracking service plan ($4.99 per month) can access seven days of track history. Each service plan includes the option to automatically renew upon expiration, and there are no early termination fees, no activation fees and no contracts. Use of the GTU 10 is subject to applicable laws and regulations.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

For more about GTU 10 and Garmin's other products and services, visit http://www.garmin.com, http://www.garmin.blogs.com and http://twitter.com/garmin.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. 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 and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, 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 @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

© 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.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Sue McCain of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1799, smccain@attnews.us

Web Site: htp://www.garmin.com

NC Community & Technical College Jobs Consortium(SM) Launches Website to Offer North Carolina Employers a Free and Easy Way to Post Jobs Once and Reach Many Schools

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  The new website launched recently by a Consortium of North Carolina's community and technical colleges and College Central Network, Inc. (CCN) promises to make it free and easy for North Carolina's employers to post jobs. Recruiters in the state will be able to post any number of jobs at no cost, and reach all interested students, alumni, and community residents simultaneously.

The new website, http://www.CollegeCentral.com/ncctcjobs, allows employers to post a job and reach all current and future consortium member schools. Employers posting jobs today can already reach the following community and technical colleges for FREE: Cleveland Community College; College of the Albermarle; Guilford Technical Community College; Isothermal Community College; Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Sandhills Community College; Surry Community College; Vance-Granville Community College; Wake Technical Community College; and Wilkes Community College.

According to Donna Brumfield, CCN's College Relations Manager for North Carolina, "The NC Community & Technical College Jobs Consortium(SM) is a win-win for both employers and job seekers across the state. It makes posting jobs to multiple campuses simple and FREE, and greatly increases the number of job opportunities for our partner campuses and jobs seekers attending the Consortium's schools."

College Central Network's online career office management solution, Career Services Central(SM), exclusively powers the career centers of the Consortium's participating schools, the Consortium website itself, as well as more than 35 individual two- and four-year North Carolina career centers statewide.

Brumfield says, "Participating community and technical college career centers and workforce development centers play a key role in providing the career skills needed by the next generation of the state's emerging talent. Now employers have an extremely efficient set of tools to easily tap into that talent pipeline to grow their North Carolina-based businesses."

"In this economy, graduating students need to look more closely at opportunities from small- and medium-sized businesses, government agencies, and non-profits, in addition to those offered by well-known employers," says Linda M. Fletcher, Director Career Services, Vance-Granville Community College. "The current marketplace levels the playing field for all organizations seeking to fill positions. While traditional 'employers of choice' will be more selective in their hiring decisions, others can now attract quality people who might have elected to work elsewhere in a stronger economy."

Fletcher added, "The http://www.collegecentral.com/ncctcjobs website makes it economical for all North Carolina employers -- small and large, public and private -- to directly target their postings to the candidates they want. Plus, they post jobs for free. We are excited about this new service and encourage employers statewide to take advantage of it!"

About College Central Network, Inc.

College Central Network, Inc. (http://www.collegecentral.com), established in 1997, is the nation's leading application service provider (ASP) of Web-based career office management systems to small-to-midsize colleges and universities, and community and technical colleges. College Central Network serves over 2.5 million students enrolled at more than 550 exclusively powered partner campuses and includes thousands of career center staff users and over 750,000 registered employers. College Central Network and Jobs Central are registered trademarks of College Central Network, Inc. Career Services Central and NC Community & Technical College Jobs Consortium are service marks of College Central Network.

SOURCE  College Central Network, Inc.

College Central Network, Inc.

CONTACT: Donna Brumfield, +1-800-442-3614, dbrumfield@CollegeCentral.com

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

Bang & Olufsen Unveils First 3D TV in North America

Incorporating an elegant 85 inch plasma screen with state-of-the-art audio and video performance, magical moving mechanics and intelligent home integration

NEW YORK and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the leading provider of high end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems - proudly announces the arrival of its first 3D TV, the all new BeoVision 4-85 inch plasma screen.  BeoVision 4-85 is revolutionary as it provides the best picture experience of any plasma screen on the market with its 'Full HD' picture, razor sharp details, rich-lifelike colors and smooth movement of objects on the screen. Additionally, it features a patented Bang & Olufsen Automatic Color Management technology which counters the effects of age, as it delivers exceptional picture quality, ensuring the same high level of performance year after year.

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"BeoVision 4-85 is designed to give our customers the ultimate TV experience," states Dave Zapfel, Product Manager of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "It encompasses a wide selection of picture improvement technologies such as anti-reflection coating that reduces annoying reflections from the screen and automatic picture control which adjusts the light output of BeoVision 4-85 to adapt to varying room lighting conditions for optimum viewing day or night."

Spectacular sound

Its dedicated center loudspeaker, the BeoLab 10, utilizes the patented Bang & Olufsen Acoustic Lens Technology, which disperses sound at a 180 degree angle throughout an entire area, resulting in an unmatched sound experience to accompany the high quality picture performance of the BeoVision 4-85.  Additionally, BeoLab 10 spreads the sound equally and horizontally from the center channel, allowing the viewers to get all the nuances from the film dialogue, regardless of where they are sitting in the room.

Elegant giant

The new 85-inch member of the BeoVision 4 family is offered with a unique stand that elevates the screen at the touch of a button (either on our new Beo6 or standard Beo4 remote control). When the TV is turned on, the screen will elegantly elevate itself to the optimal viewing position, and the seamlessly integrated BeoLab 10 center loudspeaker will emerge underneath the screen. At the same time, the screen will turn and tilt according to the user's preferences via the dedicated Beo4 or Beo6 remote. When switched off again, the impressive screen moves down towards the floor in a powerful, sturdy fashion and is parked only inches above the floor, making it look less prominent in the room when not in use.

"Placed on a motorized stand, BeoVision 4 represents a whole new and unique approach to the placement of a giant flat screen TV," states Dave Zapfel. "Bang & Olufsen is among the few companies that are able to deliver a TV screen of this size, and we are the only ones who can offer a stand that will actually lift the screen off the floor, and then turn and tilt it to your preferred viewing position with the touch of a button."

The size of the carefully crafted 85" screen with its high-grade aluminum frame is impressive, but it becomes even more impressive when the screen starts to move. The movements of the screen and speaker are accelerated and decelerated in the process to underline the muscular progress, and the initial lift of the screen is timed with the start up time of the BeoSystem 3 picture and surround sound engine. The hallmark electronic curtains are then pulled aside while the BeoLab 10 center loudspeaker is moving forward into position.

Center of intelligent home

This new TV concept is the cornerstone in the intelligent home as it is a fantastic hub for combining audio and video experiences with other home automation systems. To many customers home automation is becoming more and more interesting, and due to increasingly sophisticated interfaces, Bang & Olufsen customers can actually control and operate all their A/V and home automation equipment from the programmable Beo6 remote control all over the house. Control of light settings plus access to security systems, ventilation, curtains, pool cover, burglar alarm etc. are only some of the countless possibilities.

Due to the extensive flexibility of BeoVision 4-85", its built-in competencies and high-end performance, the customer gets a unique Bang & Olufsen solution that can be customized according to individual preferences by the professional Bang & Olufsen showroom.  Additionally, Bang & Olufsen's specialized retail distribution, consisting of more than 50 strategically placed showrooms across the United States, are among the best trained and highly skilled technical experts in the nation. Given this advanced level of service and training, each and every B&O showroom is fully outfitted to accommodate the logistics and sales competencies required to handle a TV screen of this size and price point, uncharacteristic of any big-box audio/video retailer.

"BeoVision 4-85 offers a best-in-class audio and video experience, extreme ease of use and magical mechanical elements - while heightening the design impact of any room in any home", states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We believe the BeoVision 4-85 inch will attract dedicated Bang & Olufsen customers who are seeking the ultimate home cinema experience - for both 3D and every day 2D viewing preferences."

BeoVision 4-85 inch is available in June 2011 and retails at $85,000.  (Inclusive of the uniquely engineered floor stand, BeoLab 10 center channel speaker and a dedicated Bang & Olufsen remote control).  BeoVision 4-85 is also available as a screen-only solution, where the screen is mounted on a wall bracket at a lower price point. A sister 3D - 103 inch version will also be available for purchase this summer. Pricing and further product details will be announced at a later date.

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

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

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

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

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

Tupperware Brands Launches "Chain of Confidence" Social Media Campaign Aimed at Empowering Women Around the World

Multi-Platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson to headline kickoff benefit concert

Tupperware to donate net proceeds from "Confidence" merchandise and $1 for every "like" to Boys & Girls Clubs of America

ORLANDO, Fla., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands Corporation is re-launching its "Chain of Confidence" (COC) Facebook page today at http://www.facebook.com/chainofconfidence, providing an online forum where visitors can share stories, get advice from others and form bonds with like-minded women around the world. The page is an online community that serves to help women achieve their personal and professional goals.

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"Tupperware is passionate about changing women's lives," said Rick Goings, Tupperware Brands Corporation Chairman & CEO. "While this is something that we have been practicing for decades, we are now encouraging a broader audience to participate in this global movement."

To celebrate the launch of the new COC Facebook page, Multi-Platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson will headline the Confide + Conquer concert May 25 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. The private concert serves to raise awareness for the Chain of Confidence program.

"I know firsthand how tough it can be to stay true to who you are and feel confident about yourself," said Clarkson, whose exclusive video about confidence is now live on the page. "The fact that Tupperware helps so many women accomplish this is incredible and something I'm thrilled to be part of."

To help the confidence chain grow, Beverly Bond, professional DJ and founder of Black Girls ROCK! (TM), non-profit youth empowerment and mentoring organization, and Abby Z., fashion designer and stylist, will be posting new video messages to the COC Facebook page each week in their role as Confidence Counselors. Bond and Abby Z. will share their own stories of how they achieved success and offer simple tips to help other women realize their dreams.

The COC re-launch also marks the start of Tupperware Brands' partnership with innovative fashion designer Aimee David of e.vil, who created a one-of-a-kind line of Confidence merchandise exclusively for Tupperware Brands. David's designs will be available for purchase both at the Confide + Conquer concert and at http://www.tupperware.com. Net proceeds from merchandise sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

In addition, Tupperware Brands will donate $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for each of the first 25,000 "likes" of the newly re-launched COC Facebook page.

"Empowerment should start at as young an age as possible. That's why we look forward to using the Chain of Confidence to provide the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with continued support," Goings said.

Educating, empowering and inspiring women has been part of the Tupperware Brands philosophy since the very first Tupperware Party was held in 1948. During a time when women were not readily welcomed into the traditional workforce, Tupperware's direct-selling technique gave women confidence and financial independence.

To learn more, visit http://www.facebook.com/chainofconfidence or join the #Confidence chain at Twitter handle @confideconquer.

About Tupperware Brands Corporation

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a portfolio of global direct-selling companies, selling premium innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of 2.6 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage, and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and beauty and personal care products for consumers through the Armand Dupree, Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, and Nuvo brands. For more information, log on to http://www.tupperwarebrands.com.

About Tupperware Brands Chain of Confidence

The first "link" in the Tupperware Brands Chain of Confidence was created in 1948 by a woman named Brownie Wise, who helped women achieve financial independence before they were fully accepted into the traditional work force. By offering women the opportunity to become a Tupperware Sales Force Consultant, Wise taught women to take ownership of their destinies and the importance of mentoring one another. Today, more than 60 years later, this kind of support remains essential both to a woman's success and to the Tupperware Brands mission.

SOURCE  Tupperware Brands Corporation

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CONTACT: Julie Levinthal of Maloney & Fox for Tupperware, +1-646-356-8308, jlevinthal@maloneyfox.com

Win an iPad2 or $400 AMEX - zAutos.com Launches Consumer Car Review Competition

zAutos.com is asking automotive enthusiasts, soccer moms, and commuters to express themselves.

IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer car research website zAutos.com launches its first ever consumer car review competition. Anyone, at least 18 years of age, can enter and have a chance at winning an iPad2 or a $400 American Express Gift Card. The best six car reviews will win a prize. Users simply need to write and submit an original car review. Preferably, the review should be of their own vehicle, but any vehicle can be used as long as, at least, one original photo can be provided.

Prize winners will be determined by a panel of judges that will judge each review based on creativity, organization, content, quality of pictures and vehicle knowledge. All of the submitted car reviews will be judged by a panel of zAutos writers and contributors.

zAutos makes it easy to submit a car review on zAutos.com. Grab a digital camera or a camera phone. Take four good quality pictures of the chosen vehicle. Then upload the vehicle photos to a computer. Then go to zAutos.com, and click on the "Car Review" tab. On the left-hand side of the page, locate the "Submit Your Car Review" link. This should bring up the submission form where you can submit a written car review, upload the vehicle photos, and provide some basic contact information so that zAutos may contact you if you are a winner.

zAutos encourages users to provide as much anecdotal information as possible about the vehicle. A reviewer should give a personal account of the vehicle; describe what they like and  dislike about the vehicle. Reviewers are also encouraged to be creative - tell the general public something they don't know about the car.

Contest entries will be accepted starting May 12, 2011. All entries must be submitted by July 12, 2011, to qualify. Winners will be announced on August 12, 2011.

About zAutos.com

zAutos.com is committed to providing automotive consumers and enthusiasts premium online tools. Automotive consumers can choose from several online applications that will assist them in making intelligent buying decisions: vehicle eBrochures, car reviews, car videos, and invoice pricing. Automotive enthusiasts can enjoy current automotive news and a forum to express their interest and enthusiasm for the cars they love.

CONTACT:
zAutos.com
+1-714-369-8978
media@zautos.com

SOURCE  zAutos.com

zAutos.com

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

SouthPeak Interactive to Distribute Epic Roman Mythology Title Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising at Retail in North America and the UK

Publisher Signs Deal with Heatwave Interactive for Highly Anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Game

MIDLOTHIAN, Va. and LEICESTER, England, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading videogame publisher SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC BB: SOPK) will bring the gritty action of Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising, the highly anticipated Roman mythology MMO game, to players across North America and the United Kingdom with the game's retail release this June. SouthPeak secured the distribution rights from Heatwave Interactive, the Austin, Texas-based publisher and developer of online games.

"The unique Roman setting and deep gameplay of Gods & Heroes is a fantastic title to add to our portfolio," said Melanie Mroz, CEO SouthPeak Games. "The team at Heatwave Interactive is creating a truly fantastic massively multiplayer title that we're sure will have excellent broad appeal, from dedicated MMO players looking for something new, to those interested in a rich story inspired by ancient mythology. It joins Stronghold 3 in our compelling line-up for PC gamers this year."

"SouthPeak Games' extensive distribution network makes them the ideal partner for Gods & Heroes, both in the states and the UK," said Anthony Castoro, CEO, Heatwave Interactive. "They understand what makes Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising an exciting product for gamers and how it stands out in the MMO space."

Warriors who buy the retail version of Gods & Heroes get a host of extras, including an exclusive minion to accompany them into battle and the Armaments of the Gods, a special weapon pack that features mighty blades, axes and magic staffs that aren't available anywhere else. Alongside these exciting bonuses, players also receive two buddy keys to give to friends, so they can join the fight. Full details can be found below.

Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising is a full-scale action-adventure MMO that plunges the audience into the rich history of Roman mythology. Players must regain their honor and rebuild their Ancestral Estate while defending Rome from an evil cult.  To defeat the enemies of Rome, these heroes must recruit and command over 130 unique minions against an ancient enemy, the Telchine gods, who have unleashed a horde of cultists to topple the realm and take vengeance against the Olympian gods.

For more information on the game, please visit http://www.godsandheroes.com, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/godsheroesromerising or follow the game on Twitter @GodsAndHeroes. Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising will ship in North America on June 21st and on June 24th in the UK.

GODS & HEROES: ROME RISING - RETAIL EDITION EXCLUSIVE ITEMS

    --  Mystics receive the Staff of Hecate, a staff with magical properties
        enhancing your mystical abilities.
    --  Priests receive the Staff of Asclepius, Rome's greatest physician,
        greatly enhancing your magical prowess.
    --  Gladiators receive a pair of swords, the Sword of Bellona, Goddess of
        war, and the Sword of Luna, Goddess of the Moon, as well as the Shield
        known as the Ancile, Mars own buckler, to defend yourself from the
        threats brought forth against you.
    --  Soldiers receive the Sword of Bellona and the Shield of Ajax, one of the
        greatest heroes in the Roman world, as well as the two-handed sword of
        Summanus, God of nocturnal thunder, a powerful implement of battle.
    --  A buddy code system where people who purchase the full version of Gods &
        Heroes can give their friends a three day free trial of the game.
    --  Exclusive Minion: Supellex was favored by Vulcan for his uncanny ability
        to anticipate his master's needs. When the Titans invaded Olympus it was
        Supellex who fought valiantly against them, warning Vulcan of their
        attack with the sound of his axes crashing against the Titan's weapons.

About SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), iPhone and Windows PC. SouthPeak's games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role-playing, strategy, racing, puzzle, sports and edutainment. SouthPeak's products are sold in retail outlets in North America, South and Central America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England.

SouthPeak's extensive portfolio of over 60 interactive entertainment games spans a variety of platforms and genres including RPG, simulation, FPS, sports, strategy, puzzle and fighting.

For additional information, please visit SouthPeak's corporate website: http://www.southpeakgames.com or follow us on Twitter @SouthPeakGames.

About Heatwave Interactive

Heatwave Interactive is a leading publisher and developer of online, social and mobile games with a specialty in deep brand integration. With mass market games on iOS, Android, Facebook, MySpace and now on PC, Heatwave has successfully partnered with celebrities and global brands to bring engaging experiences to consumers around the world.  Heatwave's current product offerings include iSamJackson for iOS, SamDroid Jackson for Android smartphones and Platinum Life: Web Edition on Facebook and MySpace. The company will soon be launching Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising for PC and CMT Presents: Platinum Life Country for Facebook, MySpace and CMT.com.

Heatwave Interactive was co-founded in Austin, Texas by video game industry professional Anthony Castoro and is backed by Syncom Venture Partners.  For more information, please visit Heatwave's corporate website: http://www.heatwave.com.

Trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Media Contact for SouthPeak Interactive: Rob BurmanGlobal PR Manager+44 (0)203 176 0417rburman@southpeakgames.comMedia contacts for Heatwave Interactive:Daniel Beardsworth / Lindsey LathamWonacott Communications, LLC(310) 477-2871, Ext. 664 / 665dbeardsworth@wonacottpr.com /llatham@wonacottpr.com

SOURCE  SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation

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

IGXE Announces a 50% Bonus on WoW Gold

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IGXE, the premier online gaming organization, has recently announced a special offer for gamers of World of Warcraft, (WoW). The offer symbolizes a special price reduction. It is a common activity of a reputed site like IGXE. This activity is going to take place from 13th May to 23rd May, 2011. We all know World of Warcraft is a popular MMORPG and gold is the most important ingredient in the game. The gamers of WoW have the right opportunity right now thanks to the auspicious outcome of IGXE. This professional business, online gaming consort always try to provide the best available services to customers, and this 50% bonus free offered on WoW gold is one of these services. The existing players and the interested quarters are requested to visit the website of IGXE to seize the opportunity of a 50% bonus free on WoW gold. This activity is for a limited time as it is to be held from 13th May to 23rd May, 2011.

The online role-playing game, World of Warcraft specifies an area in which elves and warriors are available. The magic, as a central theme of combat is anchoring the place. The beginners require upgrades to their weapons and spells while playing WoW. The other players also require gold. Without gold, it appears impossible for the players to run in the game. Alternatively, they can buy WoW gold from online professional business sites. IGXE can be one of them.

Anniversary of IGXE

Celebrating the 8th anniversary, IGXE introduced a 50% off sale for a five-day period. The sale has come to an end. IGXE praised the consumers as they have taken a strong lead to make this 50% off sale a success. The thanks also went to the media partners which are closely related with this sale program. The 8th anniversary sale has ended. Still, there are offers for promotional codes, gift cards, 4% add-to- favorite discounts and bonus dollar features.

It is better to go to the IGXE website, and then click the drop-down menu next to a game. Select World of Warcraft. IGXE sells gold at a price which is comparatively much better than the other online gold vendors. Now choose your server name and fix the amount of gold. Click on quick by now, just enter the quantity and then go check-out.

IGXE has bagged 100,000 members who are enjoying having the extraordinary services and products, and this organization proclaims a 50% bonus free offer for a limited time. The interested players can easily grab this opportunity. The 11-day offer from 13th May to 23rd May, 2011, is a special activity of http://www.igxe.com  for the online WoW gamers.

About DinoDirect

DinoDirect China Limited is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products with competitive price by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.

DinoDirect possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and an efficient marketing team among the similar industry.

In addition, DinoDirect also provides services of purchasing and selling virtual currency, accounts, items, and power leveling for online role play games. Like other in-game currency sellers, DinoDirect not only does WoW Gold related services, but is also very professional with other popular games such as SWG Credits, FFXI Gil, guild wars gold , fallen earth chips, EQ2 Palt , lotro gold etc.

SOURCE  DinoDirect China Limited

DinoDirect China Limited

CONTACT: Nikki Lee, +86-23-8668-2886 X8069, nikkilee@dinodirect.com, of DinoDirect

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

M5 Networks Announces M5Connect SuiteApp for NetSuite's SuiteCloud Computing Platform

New SuiteApp Can Help NetSuite Customers Increase Productivity and Improve Sales Performance by Adding Telephone Usage Analysis to CRM Applications

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- M5 Networks (http://www.m5.net), a market leader in managed, hosted business Voice-over-IP (VoIP), today announced the M5Connect CTI (Computer Telephony API) NetSuite application for NetSuite's SuiteCloud computing platform. M5Connect CTI combines business intelligence tools with telephone systems to provide trend analysis and reporting of sales- and customer-call activities.  Built using the NetSuite SuiteCloud development platform, the SuiteApp can help NetSuite customers increase productivity by automating phone calling from within CRM and other NetSuite applications, and improve sales and customer service performance by making usage metrics available to management through the NetSuite dashboard.

The announcement was made today at SuiteWorld 2011, NetSuite's inaugural conference designed for NetSuite customers, solution providers, independent software providers, developers and system integrators. SuiteWorld 2011 is being held in San Francisco.

NetSuite's SuiteCloud is a comprehensive offering of on-demand products, development tools, and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of cloud computing.  The complete SuiteCloud offering includes NetSuite's multi-tenant, always-on SaaS infrastructure; the NetSuite Business Suite of applications for Accounting/ERP, CRM and Ecommerce; and comprehensive development tools to create on-demand business applications on top of NetSuite.

"M5 is leading the charge to remove the disconnect between the telephone and critical business applications like NetSuite," says Brent Barbara, Vice President of Client Solutions for M5 Networks. "The M5Connect NetSuite application gives our clients a tool that makes their jobs easier, while at the same time improving management's analytic and reporting capabilities with a 360 degree view of the customer. That's a powerful combination."

With M5Connect CTI, integrated telephony features, once only available in the call center, are now accessible to all enterprise users.  The SuiteApp includes robust call routing and other tools, and also adds analysis capabilities to help managers track call volumes and seasonal demands, evaluate customer service levels, reduce wait times, track frequency of calls, prioritize most profitable clients, measure inbound and outbound sales calls and other activities.

Working with NetSuite

The SuiteApp lets NetSuite users click-to-dial to start calls from within NetSuite anytime a phone number is available. Before the call is answered, the solution displays inbound screen pops to provide lead or customer information.  Also, it automates note taking, and delivers real-time analytics to help measure sales, support and operational success. As a result, it can improve day-to-day productivity, and can help companies better manage sales and customer-service activities.

"The M5Connect NetSuite application completes the picture of an integrated enterprise by joining NetSuite and the business phone on behalf of optimized information management and productivity," says Guido Haarmans, Vice President Developer Programs and Business Development at NetSuite.  "The M5Connect SuiteApp unifies the phone and NetSuite's business software suite, delivering capabilities that were previously only available to large enterprises."

Visit http://www.suiteapp.com for more information about NetSuite applications.

About SuiteCloud

NetSuite's SuiteCloud is a comprehensive offering of cloud-based products, development tools and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of cloud computing. Based on NetSuite, the world's most widely used cloud computing business management suite, SuiteCloud enables customers to run their core business operations in the cloud, and software developers to target new markets quickly with newly-created mission-critical applications built on top of mature and proven business processes. The complete SuiteCloud offering includes NetSuite's multi-tenant, always-on SaaS infrastructure; the NetSuite Business Suite of applications (Accounting/ERP, CRM and Ecommerce); the NS-BOS Development Platform; the SuiteCloud Developer Network (SDN), a comprehensive developer program for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs); and SuiteApp.com, a single-source online marketplace where customers can find applications to meet specific business process or industry-specific needs. For more information on SuiteCloud, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/developers.

About M5 Networks

M5 Networks is redefining what a business phone system can do. As the market leader in managed, hosted business Voice-over-IP (VoIP), M5 Networks allows companies to work the way they want to, while connecting them to their customers, their applications and their businesses. M5's Smart Business Phone System converges the industry's most flexible and reliable phone software, ActiveService(TM) tools, and the ability to integrate with business-critical applications. The result is a cloud-based voice service that currently enables more than 1700 companies to enjoy all the business impact of an enterprise-class phone system without the expense of buying and managing an on-premise solution. Headquartered in New York City, M5 Networks has won numerous industry awards and recognitions.  Please visit http://www.M5Net.com.

NetSuite, the NetSuite logo, SuiteBundler, SuiteCloud, Suitelets and SuiteScript are service-marks or trademarks of NetSuite Inc.

Contact:
Matthew Caldecutt / Courtney Greenberg
DKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs
212/685-4300
matthew_caldecutt@dkcnews.com / courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com

SOURCE  M5 Networks

M5 Networks

Web Site: http://m5.net

PowerCloud Announces First Plug and Connect Solution for Turnkey Commercial Wi-Fi Hotspots

CloudCommand Hotspot Edition Empowers Businesses, Service Providers To Securely Offer Wi-Fi Connectivity to Mobile Users With Revolutionary Simplicity, Lowest Operating Cost

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerCloud(TM) Systems, Inc., the leading provider of cloud managed networking device software for OEMs, today announces CloudCommand(TM) Hotspot Edition, the first cloud-based platform specifically designed to rapidly deploy and manage custom Wi-Fi hotspot solutions.  This new offering dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of providing Wi-Fi guest access for a wide range of businesses, enabling them to meet the surging Wi-Fi demand of mobile users.

Based on PowerCloud Systems' CloudCommand technology, CloudCommand Hotspot Edition is a cloud-based software platform for networking OEMs and service providers that eliminates the difficulties of deploying and managing commercial or free hotspot networks for wireless Internet access. It lets service providers, including OEM resellers, and their customers create single or multi-site hotspot networks at a fraction of the capital and operating expenses required by current solutions.  It also provides state-of-the-art flexibility in controlling and, optionally, monetizing guest Internet access while delivering complete security and serving as a potential platform for mobile marketing.

"Mobile users expect Wi-Fi connectivity for their smartphones and tablet computers wherever they go," said Jeff Abramowitz, PowerCloud Systems' president and CEO.  "CloudCommand Hotspot Edition is the most affordable and simplest to deploy full-featured hotspot solution on the market.  It dramatically improves the ability for businesses and service providers of all sizes to deliver private guest Wi-Fi to waiting rooms, hotels, shopping malls, schools, resorts and restaurants.

For both service providers and their customers, CloudCommand Hotspot Edition provides multiple revenue-generating opportunities through customizable connection plans designed to fit different business models.  Businesses may offer free limited access, prepaid access, pay-as-go access or any combination of these choices.  Network administrators and front-desk staff can adjust access and billing settings on an individual basis.

"The turnkey deployment model and remote-management capability of CloudCommand Hotspot Edition make this a great Wi-Fi solution for visitor-based networks, particularly for businesses that require basic enterprise functionality but have limited budgets," said Louis Miller, CEO and founder of Hotspot International.  "CloudCommand Hotspot Edition expands and enhances the portfolio of Wi-Fi solutions we currently offer our hospitality customers throughout Mexico and Latin America."

CloudCommand Hotspot Edition works equally well for all small and medium enterprises and is particularly well suited for the hospitality, education, retail and healthcare markets.  Amer Networks, an international OEM specializing in the education market, leverages hotspot functionality across school district campuses to control Internet access by individual student, session duration and bandwidth usage.  Amicus Data LLC, a boutique managed services provider and networking consultant in Portland, OR, that supports multiple small businesses and coffeehouses, deploys CloudCommand Hotspot Edition for customers seeking its revenue-generating features and simple-to-use front desk interface.

Key Benefits CloudCommand Hotspot Edition

Key benefits of the CloudCommand Hotspot Edition include the ability to:

    --  Deploy commercial hotspots as simply as connecting a wireless access
        point
    --  Build revenue-generating service plans based on multiple parameters such
        as pricing, usage, time of access and bandwidth
    --  Process online credit-card payments with no setup required
    --  Simultaneously offer different hotspot service plans to different users
    --  Provide introductory, free service upgradable to paid options
    --  Limit user access by session duration and/or total bandwidth usage
    --  Deliver time-limited free access activated through text messaging
    --  Customize branded login portals, terms of use and more

About PowerCloud Systems, Inc.

PowerCloud Systems is the leading provider of cloud managed networking device software for OEMs.  The CloudCommand online platform makes networking equipment and resources economical and dramatically easier to deploy, configure, secure and manage.  Based in Palo Alto, Calif., PowerCloud Systems is a spin-out from PARC that is funded by PARC, Walden Venture Capital and Javelin Venture Partners.  For more information, visit http://www.powercloudsystems.com.

For more information, contactBrian D. Johnson, PowerCloud Systems, Inc.925.337.8911brian@powercloudsystems.com

SOURCE  PowerCloud Systems, Inc.

PowerCloud Systems, Inc.

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

DICE Announces Livio Car Internet Radio Integration

Users can now access Livio application through factory car stereos

SIGNAL HILL, Calif., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DICE Electronics today announced the arrival of the 2011 Silverline DUO Integration Kits with Livio Radio.  iPhone users now have full control over Livio Car Internet Radio app's 45,000 plus radio stations through factory radio controls, with no monthly fees.

The DICE Silverline DUO is an automotive interface that enables iPod or iPhone connectivity and offers access to the Livio Car Internet Radio application through car stereo controls, steering wheel or consol buttons.

"Working with Livio Radio allows us to offer users more music options with our automotive integration technology and we're proud to be the first to market with OEM add on and upgrade kits for car Internet radio," said Stephen Witt, Executive Vice President at DICE Electronics.

"I quit listening to CDs when I purchased my satellite radio back in 2003, I cancelled my satellite radio subscription when I installed the DICE Duo plus Livio into my car," Livio Radio founder and CEO Jake Sigal said. "I'm excited we can finally share our engineering development with the rest of the world."

The DICE DUO featuring Livio Car Internet Radio requires the use of an iPhone running iOS 4.2 or higher, the Livio app Version 2.2.0 and an active wireless data connection.

The Silverline DUO product has Apple authentication onboard ensuring full iOS compatibility and firmware upgradable. Siverline DUO Integration with Livio kits for selected Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Honda, Acura, BMW, Mini, Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are available now at $189.99 MSRP. VW, Audi and Mazda are coming soon.

About DICE Electronics, LLC

http://www.diceelectronics.com

DICE Electronics is an innovative creator and supplier of products that enable digital media in the automobile and home.  Dice uses the latest wireless and connected technologies to deliver great user experience solutions for both the automotive and home environments. With in house design, engineering, manufacturing and quality management, DICE Electronics brings new products to market quickly for its automotive and home customers.

About Livio Radio

http://www.livioradio.com

Founded in 2008, Ferndale, Mich.-based Livio Radio has already developed a list of successful Internet radio products through ongoing relationships with Pandora, Grooveshark and NPR. The company remains committed to providing sleek and sophisticated radios and accessories for users who want quality without gimmicks, hassles, and unnecessary bells and whistles.

SOURCE  Livio Radio; DICE Electronics, LLC

Livio Radio; DICE Electronics, LLC

CONTACT: Nicole Yelland, +1-248-591-0333 x890, nicole@livioradio.com; Stephen Witt, 1-888.DICE.999 x 116

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

Baker & Taylor and Promedia Solutions to Distribute Rich Digital Media Content Via Blio

- Companies will team up for worldwide distribution of Italian content via world's most engaging e-reader application -

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, the world's largest distributor of physical and digital books, and Promedia Solutions, a leading Italian book publisher service provider and content aggregation company, are proud to announce they are partnering in the distribution of Italian language ebooks around the world via the revolutionary, cutting-edge Blio ereading application.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090529/CL24290LOGO )

Baker & Taylor distributes ebooks that come to life via Blio, the innovative, interactive, full-color application created and developed by K-NFB Reading Technology. Together, Baker & Taylor and Promedia Solutions will now offer Italian publishers a distribution solution that knows no bounds.

"We are very pleased to work with Promedia Solutions, a highly regarded digital asset manager and distributor, to increase the supply of ebooks to international markets," said Linda Gagnon, Senior Vice President of Baker & Taylor's Digital Media Group. "Our partnership enables Promedia Solutions to gain access to new outlets for Italian publishers."

While several digital ereading environments are suited to novels and other non-illustrated works, Blio can handle these titles as well as the rich media, full-color content contained in highly illustrated, highly graphical titles, without losing the original layout.

"The partnership with Baker & Taylor lets us both expand our services and reinforce the relationship with our clients," says Carlo Emanuele Bona, Managing Director of Promedia Solutions. "Content distribution via an operator as important as Baker & Taylor is the natural evolution of our current services portfolio, letting us offer our clients a completely integrated solution from the management to the sales of content."

Through its strategic relationship with K-NFB Reading Technology, Baker & Taylor is responsible for distributing digital media content via Blio and its vast worldwide distribution network. Children's titles, lifestyle titles such as cookbooks and travel books - and other rich, beautiful digital content - can be found in the Blio store (http://www.blio.com). Blio is being preloaded on millions of consumers' favorite devices in 2011, including tablets, laptops, desktops and phones from today's top device manufacturers and mobile carriers. Blio will be available across multiple platforms and languages.

About Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor Inc. (http://www.baker-taylor.com) is the world's largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products. The company leverages its unsurpassed worldwide distribution network to deliver rich content in multiple formats, anytime and anywhere. Baker & Taylor offers cutting-edge digital media services and innovative technology platforms to thousands of publishers, libraries and retailers worldwide.  Baker & Taylor also offers industry-leading customized library services and retail merchandising solutions. Baker & Taylor is proud to power Blio (blioreader.com), the world's most flexible, engaging and revolutionary e-reading application. Charlotte, N.C.-based Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity fund managed by Castle Harlan, Inc., a leading private equity investment firm.

Baker & Taylor and the Baker & Taylor logo are trademarks of Baker & Taylor Inc. Blio is a trademark of K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned for identification purposes may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About Promedia Solutions

Promedia Solutions is the technological partner for the modern publisher, being the digital answer of Gruppo Bona that has been dealing with publishing industry since 1777. Promedia Solutions provides unparalleled business development support to regional and international publishers, providing them also with Digital Asset Management technology in SaaS model, in order to help them in their content management. Promedia Solutions has inherited more than 230 years of experience and know-how connected with the publishing value chain and the production processes from Bona Industrie Grafiche. For more: http://promediasolutions.it/.

SOURCE  Baker & Taylor

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Baker & Taylor

CONTACT: Media - Baker & Taylor, Amy Baldwin George, amy.baldwin@baker-taylor.com, +1-704-998-3136; or Ufficio Stampa Promedia Solutions, Hill&Knowlton, +39 02 319141, Anna Bellini, Anna.bellini@hillandknowlton.com, or Giulia Wagner, Giulia.wagner@hillandknowlton.com

Web Site: http://www.baker-taylor.com

OneAccess Networks Enables Service Providers to Deliver a New Generation of Converged Services

Now Available in North America, the ONE Series of Multi-Service Routers Accelerate the Adoption of Carrier Ethernet for Converged Services

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     OneAccess Networks, a global leader of multi-service access routers that
enable service providers to deliver a new generation of converged services to
the small-medium business and enterprise branch office, today announced
product availability for North America. The ONE series of multi-service
access routers is uniquely capable of enabling service providers to
transition quickly from legacy T1 and NxT1 circuits for the delivery of
converged services to IP optimized carrier Ethernet technologies including:
bonded copper, fiber Ethernet and GPON. In order to leverage the high
bandwidth capabilities of carrier Ethernet technologies, OneAccess solutions
deliver high performance, multi-service routing with key revenue generating
software features including IP-PBX, WAN optimization, managed security and
premises-based SBC.

    The ONE20, ONE80 platforms are available now. The ONE20 supports an
ADSL2+ WAN interface and a 4 port managed Ethernet switch along with an
optional 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi access point. The ONE80 supports up to 4 bonded
pairs of G.SHDSL for a high capacity service, and is configured with a 4 port
managed Ethernet switch plus an optional 802.11 b/g/n WiFi access point,
along with a full range of QoS, VPN and security features. Additionally, the
1424 Ethernet Access Device is now available for carrier Ethernet services.
The 1424 is deployed worldwide with proven multi-vendor interoperability and
delivers up to 22 Mbps of WAN bandwidth performance with the added benefit of
Layer 3 features. The OneAccess solution roadmap is aggressively focused on
feature integration and emerging technology introduction, and includes
planned releases in 2011 that will enable service providers to deliver higher
value converged services to the small-medium business and enterprise.

    According to Matthias Machowinski, Directing Analyst, Enterprise Networks
and Video with Infonetics Research Inc., "Organizations of all types and
sizes are placing ever-increasing demands on their WANs, and there is an
opportunity for service providers to offer advanced features like WAN
optimization or integration with cloud services alongside the next generation
of WAN services. Multi-service routers that enable service providers to do so
are set to succeed."

    "OneAccess has demonstrated a history of forward-looking, aggressive
technology introduction to ensure that its service provider customers can
continue to evolve their strategic service offerings for the SMB and
enterprise in a highly competitive landscape," said Dennis R Gatens, Vice
President of Business Development, North America for OneAccess. "As more than
110 service providers worldwide have realized, OneAccess solutions offer
Complete Convergence; that is high performance converged services delivery
with industry-leading hardware and software flexibility. North American
service providers can now take advantage of our capabilities."

    As service providers continually look to the future, the OneAccess
solutions enable a roadmap of cloud-based services for the SMB and enterprise
with embedded features such as WAN optimization, managed security, encryption
and premises-based SBC.

    For press interviews contact: davide@cohesive.uk.com

    Ph: +44(0)1291-626-200

    About OneAccess: http://www.oneaccess-net.com

Source: OneAccess Networks

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Top Manhattan Plastic Surgeon Creates App to Support Medical Tourism to New York City

NEW YORK, May 12, 2011, /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan-based board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon, David Shafer, MD, introduces the first New York City Based Medical Tourism site, http://www.medicaltourismnyc.com with corresponding iPad, iPhone and Android applications.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110512/NY00535LOGO )

On the heels of the creation of the world's first interactive plastic surgery themed iPhone application, The Shafer Plastic Surgery App, the Medical Tourism NYC site and applications empower patients worldwide with access to information, travel and the ability to book appointments for the best aesthetic and surgical care available.

A Mayo Clinic trained plastic surgeon, Dr. David Shafer has established a global patient base with more than 50 percent of his patients travelling from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia to seek out personalized service and unparalleled care at his New York City practice. Dr. Shafer created Medical Tourism NYC as a response to the frustration of patients who travel to developing countries in search of "cheap plastic" surgery only to end up in his office in need of surgical revisions or worse, emergency treatment; mostly due to substandard techniques and training. Through Medical Tourism NYC, Dr. Shafer will create a process for patients to travel to a higher level of care for medical care.

Medical Tourism NYC is the only site of its kind, combining a comprehensive resource for patients interested in traveling for quality medical care including frequently asked questions (FAQs) on plastic surgery procedures, animations of common surgical procedures, hotel accommodations, flight tracking, links to major attractions to in New York City, links to leading medical associations stressing the importance of board certification and to major New York area hospitals. Click here to learn more about the site. Current medical tourism sites encourage travel to countries such as South America, Mexico and Thailand for a cut-rate cosmetic surgery. Medical Tourism NYC focuses on travel to obtain the highest level of medical care, giving consumers access to top doctors, the leading hospitals and the unlimited resources of New York City.

Medical Tourism NYC is unique among other sites that provide travel services for consumers seeking cosmetic surgery abroad in many ways. The site joined Travelocity's partner program and now seamlessly integrates travel with the click of a mouse. Additionally, Medical Tourism NYC incorporates an educational resource for patients with indexed information on procedures, animations of the most popular procedures and access to Dr. Shafer's database of frequently asked plastic surgery questions.

Medical Tourism NYC provides a multifaceted approach to giving patients top care including:

    --  Instant translation of website information into twelve languages
    --  Access to Skype video conference consultations
    --  Social media - featuring Facebook and Twitter
    --  Comprehensive travel blog

The accompanying iPhone, iPad and Android applications offer mobile and smartphone users the ability to tap into all Medical Tourism NYC resources on the go. The site also offers the option to take a self-portrait with a personal phone, attach it to an email and send to Dr. Shafer for an initial consultation.

For patients interested in traveling for the highest level of aesthetic care, New York City is the destination of choice. Home to some of the best plastic surgeons and specialists in the world, and leading teaching hospitals, New York City offers medical tourists from around the country and abroad access to an innovative cosmetic concierge service to meet all their needs.

To learn more, please bookmark Medical Tourism NYC, follow the site on Facebook, Twitter, or the Blog for the latest information.

SOURCE  Medical Tourism NYC

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Medical Tourism NYC

CONTACT: Melissa Kelz, +1-646-450-5359, melissakelz@kelzpr.com

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

LivingSocial Brings Daily Deals to 21 New Markets

Handpicked Experiences at Discounts of 50 Percent or Greater Now Available in 21 New Markets Across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents and visitors of 21 new markets in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand can now enjoy a fantastic helping of LivingSocial daily deals with their morning cup of joe.

Beginning today, LivingSocial has expanded its daily deal footprint to include 11 new U.S. markets, three new markets in Ireland, six new markets in Australia and one new market in New Zealand.  The 21 new markets are as follows:

    --  North America: Albany/Capital Region, N.Y.; Central Jersey, N.J.; Denver
        North, Northwest Suburbs of Detroit; Northeast Suburbs of Detroit; North
        Orlando, Fla.; Roseville/Rocklin near Sacramento, Calif.; Round
        Rock/Georgetown near Austin, Texas; San Gabriel Valley, Calif.;
        Shreveport, La.; Springfield, Mo.
    --  Northern Ireland:  Belfast
    --  Republic of Ireland:  Galway and Limerick
    --  Australia:  Adelaide North, Adelaide South, Perth North, Perth South,
        Frankston/Mornington Peninsula, Geelong
    --  New Zealand:  Wellington

A pioneer in local commerce, LivingSocial daily deals offer accessible, handpicked experiences at discounts of at least 50 percent on the coolest things to experience in a member's own backyard, as well as the cities they visit for work and for play.  LivingSocial's area experts work hand-in-hand with merchants to design deals that bring the "best of the best" in food, fashion, fitness, fun and more to each market's members.

In select markets worldwide, LivingSocial also offers LivingSocial Escapes -- affordable, accessible "weekend-in-a-box" getaways; LivingSocial Families -- local experiences tailored to families in order to help them discover the best handpicked experiences in their neighborhoods; LivingSocial Adventures -- fully produced events by LivingSocial which encourage members to experience something they wouldn't have done or perhaps even known existed in their neighborhood; and LivingSocial Instant Deals -- real-time, mobile offerings delivered via members' smart phones that allow merchants to drive members to their business and provides members deals within a half-mile of their location.

Taking advantage of LivingSocial deals couldn't be easier: deals are delivered to members through the LivingSocial website, a daily email blast and through apps for iPhone and Android devices.  The deal is available to anyone who clicks on it during the time it is live.  Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users a chance to get their deal for free. Once a deal is purchased, the buyer can share the deal using a unique link generated at checkout. If three friends purchase the deal through the link, the original buyer's deal is free.

For a full list of LivingSocial products and the cities where products are available, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial.  Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved nearly 28 million subscribers more than half a billion dollars in more than 260 markets worldwide.

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Buzztime Looks to Crown First Ever Smartest Bar

Buzztime launches bi-national competition to determine once and for all who are the smartest bar trivia patrons

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN), a leading social entertainment and integrated marketing platform for bars and restaurants, announced that the company will launch a bi-national campaign beginning in June and culminating in November to crown the Smartest Bar.  Buzztime's nearly 3,900 bar and restaurant customers will compete against each other to see how their guests' combined 'brain power' fares against that of their peers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Buzztime's Smartest Bar regional competitions, in both countries, will take place each Wednesday night at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT in June and September.  In November, locations that qualified through the regional rounds will be invited to participate in the Smartest Bar finals, where the winning bar will be crowned. This bar promotion is the latest in a long line of programs in which Buzztime is helping its bar and restaurant customers increase their guest visits and create an event during slower weeknights.

"Throughout time, every neighborhood bar has tried to stake the claim that they're the best.  Now Buzztime, a perennial leader in providing compelling trivia, sports and card games to bars and restaurants, is using our entertainment and marketing platform to help bar owners and their customers engage in a real battle - a battle of wits," commented Michael J. Bush, President and CEO, NTN Buzztime, Inc.  "Consumers have a lot of pride and allegiance to their local bar or pub.  This competition is a fantastic way for them to take that pride nationwide and vie for the crowning achievement of Smartest Bar."

Participants will be quizzed to see if they can provide the right answers to questions in the following categories: The Sciences, The World, The Shows, The Past, The Games and the Arts. Bars with the top three scores will advance to the November finals - the top scores will be determined by the location's average of the top five player's scores.  In addition, Buzztime will award a 'Wildcard' spot for each of the 10 regions to those bars that have the highest participation or cumulative total points.

Prize packages:

Regional's First Place

    --  Smartest Bar Trophy
    --  A Buzztime Hosted Party ($250 value)
    --  Prize Packs for the location's customers

Regional's 2nd, 3rd and Wildcard Winners

    --  Smartest Bar Trophy
    --  Prize Packs for the location's customers

National Final's Winners

    --  Trip to Vegas ($2,000 value)
    --  Smartest Bar Champion Trophy
    --  A Buzztime Hosted Party ($500 value)
    --  Banner designating the location as Buzztime's Smartest Bar for 2011

National Finals 2nd and 3rd Place Winners

    --  $500 Gift Certificate
    --  Smartest Bar Runner Up Trophy
    --  A Buzztime Hosted Party ($250 value)
    --  Banners designating these locations the 2011 Smartest Bar Runner Ups

Buzztime employs its network of bars and restaurants to strategically reach targeted audiences in a unique way. Additionally, Buzztime engages more than 1,500,000 players who participate in 50,000,000 bar trivia, cards and sports games each year on its network.

Buzztime provides clients with branded sports and interactive bar games that align with the brands' marketing campaigns; live hosted trivia tournaments throughout the United States; and direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives through Buzztime's social networking and targeted e-mail marketing campaigns.

About Buzztime

NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN) is a leading bar and restaurant social entertainment and integrated marketing platform. Trusted by 3,900 bars and restaurants in North America since 1985, Buzztime integrates trivia, card and sports games with in- and out-of-venue messaging and communication tools.  With over 1,500,000 registered consumers and more than 50,000,000 games played each year, Buzztime players spread the word and invite friends and family to their favorite Buzztime location to enjoy an evening of fun and competition.  With Buzztime entertainment and marketing solutions, bars and restaurants attract new customers, turn casual visitors into regulars, and give guests a reason to stay longer.  For the most up-to-date information on NTN Buzztime, please visit http://www.buzztime.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views of future events and operations, including but not limited to statements about game offerings and content, expanded offerings, customer insights and engagement, market and audience reach, number of locations, and player participation. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risks of adverse economic conditions, failure of customer and/or player demand, lower market acceptance or appeal of both existing and new products and services by particular demographic groups or audiences as a whole, termination of partnership and contractual relationships and the impact of competitive products and pricing. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof, and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

MEDIA CONTACT: Don Williams Williams Group Public Relations760-707-4589don@williamsgrouppr.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:Kendra BergerChief Financial OfficerNTN Buzztime, Inc.760-438-7400

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