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May 12, 2011

Adform Augments Advertisers' Campaign Knowledge With User Involvement

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 4:21:01 AM
Adform Augments Advertisers' Campaign Knowledge With User Involvement

COPENHAGEN, May 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     User involvement has never been particularly widespread for evaluating
online advertising, but Adform, the digital marketing company, is about to
change that. The AdSurvey tool, which was developed in partnership with the
market research institute YouGov, gives advertisers fast and invaluable
knowledge about consumers with a stronger message as a result, and thereby a
better starting point for effective marketing.

    AdSurvey, which is an integrated part of Adform's online platform,
provides qualitative answers to how a banner ad is received by a particular
target group. The tool can be used before, during and after a particular
campaign has been run. The answers are supplied by selected members of
YouGov's online panel, which counts more than 2 million people worldwide. All
the results are benchmarked, so advertisers can see whether consumers'
responses vary in relation to other AdSurveys within the same business
sector.

    "The AdSurvey product is very positive - the tool supplies us with
valuable campaign input, helping us to understand the decisions we make on a
daily basis. The ads can be seen in a better context when they are compared
to industry norms," explains Hagen Pettersen, Strategic Director at Futatsu
Industries.

    The company has used the Adform solution to assess the qualitative values
in a banner campaign for the automobile manufacturer Subaru. The result was
150 detailed responses about a campaign for four-wheel drive cars, only two
days after the test was ordered online. DSB has also used AdSurvey to
evaluate campaigns through its media agency OMD.

    "User involvement is not just a hip word, as companies can improve their
profits by streamlining their campaigns through AdSurvey. It takes not much
more than a couple of minutes in front of the screen to order a test, and the
responses can, in addition to honing or changing the message in an ad, give
more insight into the target groups with which you are working. And it is far
easier to avoid making mistakes in campaigns," says Lars Anthonisen, Adform's
Marketing Director.

    Read more about AdSurvey here (
http://www.adform.com/site/files/business-center/white-papers/AdSurvey_white_
paper.pdf)

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this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)

    About Adform

    Adform is a leading international supplier of products and services in
digital marketing. Founded in 2002, the company now has offices in London,
Hamburg, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan, Wroclaw, Vilnius, Prague, Madrid and
Copenhagen. For further information, please visit http://www.adform.com.

Source: Adform

Contact: Lars M. Anthonisen, Email: Lars.Anthonisen@adform.com, Phone:
+45-3535-7100 & Mobile: +45-5180-1081
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Panasonic Introduces Company's Smallest and Lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera With a Viewfinder,*(1) Complete With Easy-to-Use Features and HD Video

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 3:07:02 AM
Panasonic Introduces Company's Smallest and Lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera With a Viewfinder,*(1) Complete With Easy-to-Use Features and HD Video

The New Panasonic LUMIX G3 Features Large Touch Screen LCD for Intuitive Touch Control and Technologies Enhancing Imaging Quality

SECAUCUS, N.J., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announces a new addition to the LUMIX G Series of Compact Systems Cameras (CSC), the LUMIX DMC-G3, the company's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder to date*(1). This new class of CSC offers a lighter weight and smaller size not seen in traditional DSLRs, thus providing greater portability and creative control. The LUMIX G3 features a new 16.0-megapixel sensor that produces rich, true-to-life, high quality images, plus 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition (HD) video recording capability with stereo sound in AVCHD. The Panasonic LUMIX G3 is the ideal hybrid, offering superb still and video capabilities with easy-to-use features so users at any level can create professional-quality images.

"With the LUMIX G3, Panasonic offers an extremely light compact system camera that is easy to use, thanks to a touch-control LCD, yet still maintains powerful and creative features to appease the more advanced photographer," said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With new features that enhance photo and video quality, the LUMIX G3 offers exceptional image quality that a photographer at any level would be excited about using to capture their experiences."

For the camera traditionalist, the LUMIX G3 provides a traditional DSLR-like experience with an external Mode dial for quick access to common modes like Program, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Manual. Additional dial settings include two Custom Modes, Scene Modes and a Creative Control Mode. The LUMIX G3 provides a dedicated video button that can be used to switch to video capture quickly without changing modes. Like most traditional DSLRs, the LUMIX G3 provides a built-in flash and hotshoe for connecting optional LUMIX flashes. For many, a traditional eyelevel viewfinder is still a must have, so the LUMIX G3 meets this demand with an eye-level electronic viewfinder that projects a high resolution 1.44m-dot image with 100% field of view (800x600, 0.7x magnification). In addition, color breakup has been improved when compared to the LUMIX G2.

To enhance operability and ensure it's user-friendly, the LUMIX G3 features touch-control shooting, which lets photographers focus on the subject by simply touching it on the large, 3-inch high-resolution LCD touch screen. Once locked on the subject by a touch, the LUMIX G3 tracks the subject, even if it moves, with Auto Focus (AF) tracking. In addition to its 23 Area Auto Focusing Points, the LUMIX G3 features new Pinpoint AF. Pinpoint AF allows extremely precise near-pixel-level focus point setting at the touch of a finger. For example, unlike DSLRs that limit the number of fixed hardware focus points, Panasonic's Pinpoint AF can be set by touch control to very fine points anywhere on the LCD. With a new Precision Contrast LightSpeed AF system, the LUMIX G3 is extremely fast, measuring approximately 0.1 second (14-140mm ~0.1 sec. 14-42mm ~0.18 sec., 45-200mm ~0.15 sec.). The LightSpeed AF feature is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the Live MOS Sensor drives speed from 60 fps to 120 fps. Manual control over focus is available in the LUMIX G3 and has been greatly improved when compared to its predecessor, the LUMIX DMC-G2. When magnification is first enabled at 4x by simply touching the subject on the LCD, that subject is enlarged in a small window allowing you to keep the rest of the image in view as a framing reference. Beyond 4x, that small window fills the monitor so even more control over focus fine-tuning can be achieved. This handy feature is available from both the MF Assist (Manual Focus) and AF + MF focus modes.

The Intelligent LCD has a bright 1,440,000-dot equivalent resolution and rotates 180 degrees to the side and tilts 270 degrees up and down offering approximately 100% of field of view, making it easy to operate and shoot at different angles. In addition, the touch-enabled-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also for playing back images with outstanding visibility. Users can scroll through hundreds of images on the screen, simply by thumbing through the thumbnails. Or, to play back images one-by-one, the user drags the image across the screen as though flipping a page in a book.

The LUMIX G3's newly developed 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor, combined with the powerful Venus Engine FHD image processor, contribute to the high-quality photo and video images. The processor also provides selective noise reduction to create a more naturally-balanced curve without deterioration of the image. In the LUMIX G3, noise is significantly suppressed by more than 66%. Notably in shooting at high ISO settings, S/N value is improved by approximately 200% compared with the conventional 12.1-megapixel sensor. The sensor performance improves by 6db at ISO 3200 and max. 9db at ISO 6400.

For added ease of use, the LUMIX G3 features Panasonic's iA(2) and new iA Plus modes, which are enabled automatically once the iA button is pressed. Panasonic's iA features, such as Intelligent Resolution, MEGA O.I.S. (included in several lenses), Intelligent ISO Control, and Intelligent Scene Selector are available when shooting still images. However, Panasonic's new iA Plus mode adds greater flexibility with real-time visual feedback between automatic and manual shooting features:

    --  Touch-screen-slider-enabled background defocusing.
    --  Touch-enabled exposure control compensation.
    --  Touch-screen-slider-enabled white balance. A desired color balance
        result under difficult lighting can now be achieved visually from the
        LCD with a touch-enabled slider icon.

The LUMIX G3 offers rapid burst shooting control at various rates and resolutions. Image capture at full-resolution (16-megapixel) is possible at up to 4 frames per second with its mechanical shutter enabled, or an even faster 20 frames per second using the electronic shutter feature at a reduced resolution of 4 megapixels.

With an array of creative features, the LUMIX G3 offers users the opportunity to express their creativity with settings like Creative Control mode, which allows for images to be taken with popular visual effects that previously required software post processing. Effects include: Retro, High Key, Sepia and High Dynamic.  The conventional film mode has evolved with a new effect control, Photo Style, which has Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait presets that allow finer adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction by each.

As with many interchangeable lens cameras, dust on the sensor reduces image clarity. To eliminate this potential, the LUMIX G3 uses a Dust Reduction System that uses a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles effectively.

The LUMIX G3 utilizes the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) System mount, offering greater size and weight reduction in the lens without compromising performance and clarity. The LUMIX MFT System offers a selection of 11 high-performance fixed focal length and variable aperture G Vario zooms, including a highly-versatile 3D lens capable of capturing both 2D and 3D images at the same time. There are lens adaptors available for mounting older Leica M and Leica R lenses, including prior LUMIX full Four Thirds lenses. An innovative 14-140mm HD G Vario lens provides the best of video and still-image shooting with a long 10x range and near silent high-speed focusing. When connected to the LUMIX G3, ultra-fast focusing and auto subject track AF can be achieved. Many LUMIX MFT lenses come with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) built-in. This feature helps prevent blurring from shaky hands. Working together with this is the camera's intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motions blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves, helping to ensure sharp images.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3, made of aluminum, will be available in a variety of attractive colors, including black, red, white and brown, starting in June 2011. Suggested retail price of the LUMIX G3 with the 14-42mm Zoom Lens Kit will be $699.99. For more information about the Panasonic LUMIX G Series of compact system cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

*(1) For an interchangeable lens system camera with a view finder, as of May 12, 2011.

*(2) Some functions in iA mode may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.

*The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
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Panasonic's Newest Slim and Stylish LUMIX Digital Camera Features an Easy-To-Use Touch-Screen

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 3:07:02 AM
Panasonic's Newest Slim and Stylish LUMIX Digital Camera Features an Easy-To-Use Touch-Screen

The Compact LUMIX FH7 Digital Camera Features Creative Modes, Enabled by a Touch-Screen, to Give Portraits a New Look With Makeup and Retouching

SECAUCUS, N.J., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announces the new 16.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH7, which features an incredibly slim and stylish design, making this new digital camera easy to carry - and with intuitive touch-controls, it's also easy to use.  While the LUMIX FH7 is a stylish standout, it does not compromise on performance, featuring a retractable high-quality 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens with an impressive 4x optical zoom and High Definition video capabilities that record in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 24 fps, producing clear and vivid images.

The LUMIX FH7 features a 3-inch Smart Touch Screen allowing users to enable Touch Auto Focus (AF), Touch Zoom, Touch Shutter and Intelligent Scene Selector simply by touching the screen. All menu setting options are now available with touch control.  In playback mode users can drag the image across the screen with their finger to browse the collection of photos, as if it were a page in a book. Additionally, the LUMIX FH7 features three modes that let users get creative by manually (with the touch of a finger) editing their photos on the digital camera. These modes include:

    --  Beauty Retouch - allows users to retouch faces
    --  Esthetic - creates effects on faces such as clearing skin texture and
        whitening teeth
    --  Makeup - gives color options such as foundation, eye-shadow or coloring
        for the lips and cheeks

"Panasonic continues to offer consumers choice in the digital camera they use and with LUMIX, we want to ensure there are stylish, compact options that still maintain Panasonic's high standards of image quality, both in still photos and HD videos," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With the new FH7, we're confident that this small and attractive digital camera will produce photos and videos that users are proud to share, and with new seamless uploading features, they can do so easily to sites, such as Facebook and YouTube."

The Panasonic LUMIX FH7 features the LUMIX Image Uploader, which instantly share images via Facebook© and video via YouTube(TM) when the digital camera is connected to a computer or the SD Memory Card is inserted - and the easy on-screen instructions are followed.

Panasonic's popular iA mode, a suite of technologies that engage automatically - with no setting changes needed by the user - makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos. With a dedicated iA button for easy access, the following features can be quickly engaged:

    --  MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) - Reduces blurry photos due to
        hand-shake
    --  Intelligent ISO Control - Reduces blur when the subject is moving
    --  Face Detection - Ensures registered faces are captured in focus with
        appropriate exposure and digitally corrects unwanted red eyes
    --  Intelligent Scene Selector - Selects the best option from: Macro,
        Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset
    --  Intelligent Exposure - Optimizes the exposure for each part of an image,
        preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helps ensure that
        gradation and details are reproduced beautifully

The Panasonic LUMIX FH7 encompasses Panasonic's Venus Engine VI image processor, which helps to power Intelligent Resolution technology. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation - are automatically detected and the LUMIX FH7 performs optimum processing to each, resulting in naturally clear images. Furthermore, thanks to Intelligent Resolution technology, Panasonic's Intelligent Zoom extends the LUMIX FH7's zoom to a 5x equivalent.  The multitasking Venus Engine VI also supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is incredibly quick, at approximately 0.006 second and its quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

Other features of the Panasonic LUMIX FH7 include:

    --  Intelligent LCD detects the lighting conditions and controls the
        brightness level in 11 finely graduated steps, to display the most
        appropriate setting
    --  84MB of built-in memory
    --  Newly-added Image Stamp mode enables users to decorate photos with 32
        different stamps, for those wanting to personalize their images

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH7 will be available in black. Pricing and availability will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date.  For more information, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.

Facebook and the Facebook logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Facebook, Inc.

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Panasonic

CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady (Panasonic), +1-201-392-6124, meejin.annan-brady@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe) , +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
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Virgin Games Reveals Luckiest Star Signs

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 1:35:01 AM
Virgin Games Reveals Luckiest Star Signs

LONDON, May 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Expert Astrologer, Russell Grant, Comments on Findings

    In the run up to Friday 13th, online gaming company Virgin Games
(http://www.virgingames.com), has analysed a 50,000 player sample of its
database to find the luckiest and unluckiest star signs when it comes to
winning money.

    The data showed that Aquarius, closely followed by Capricorn are the
luckiest star signs, while Libra is the unluckiest. Players were defined as
'lucky' by having a winning session of more than GBP1,000.

    Expert Astrologer, Russell Grant, commented on the findings: "All signs
have the potential for being lucky and as the planets are constantly moving,
people will move in and out of lucky phases. That's why you should never give
up if your sign falls at the bottom of the lucky/unlucky chart. For some
months now Saturn has been traveling retrograde in Libra but the good news
is, as from mid-June, Saturn turns direct and Librans could well start to see
more good fortune in their life.

    "Also in June, the lucky planet Jupiter will be entering Taurus. Taurus
already seems to have had more than its fair share of luck lately and that's
probably because this careful sign will have cleverly worked out gambling
tactics that help them improve their gambling odds. It is interesting to see
that all the more cautious Earth signs: Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo are in
the top five lucky signs.

    "What can the more impulsive Fire signs Leo, Aries and Sagittarius learn
from this? Maybe to curb their impulsiveness, work out the odds, take
calculated risks and pause and watch for the next good opportunity. However,
don't hesitate for too long! Because Libra, the only Air sign at the bottom
of the list has a tendency to vacillate and as the old saying goes: he who
hesitates is lost. So as Librans pull themselves out of a more restrictive
Saturn phase, they should take a leaf out of their Aquarian friends' books
and let their motto be: He who dares, wins!"

    Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented: "As Friday 13th hits us,
we thought it would be a good idea to look at the fortune of our customers
and to try and understand whether certain star signs are luckier than others.
Of course, this is just a bit of fun, but I may steer clear from letting a
Libran deal with my money on this inauspicious day!"

    From luckiest to unluckiest, the findings of Virgin Games' data was as
follows:

   
    1. Aquarius
    2. Capricorn
    3. Taurus
    4. Gemini
    5. Virgo
    6. Cancer
    7. Leo
    8. Aries
    9. Pisces
    10. Scorpio
    11. Sagittarius
    12. Libra

    Russell Grant will be hosting a live web chat with Virgin Bingo customers
on Friday 13th May from 8pm-9pm in the Hidden Treasure Room. Russell will
also be giving away five signed copies of his latest book, Russell Grant's
Sun Sign Book. To join Russell go to http://www.virgingame.com/bingo/

    Founded in 2004, Virgin Games has over 1,000,000 players and over 250
games on its site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games
platform in 2008, Virgin Games seeks to provide its players with the widest
possible choice of casino games. A growing selection of games can be found at
Virgin Games from a number of producers including Microgaming, IGT,
Cryptologic, Freemantle, Ash Gaming and Mazooma Interactive Games.

    To visit Virgin Games go to: http://www.virgingames.com/

    About Virgin Games:

    Virgin Games (http://www.virgingames.com/) http://www.virgingames.com
launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the
leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct
offerings:

    - Virgin Casino, (http://www.virgingames.com/) offers content
from a range of games suppliers including IGT, Microgaming, Cryptologic,
Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like
Blackjack and Roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly,
Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games.

    - Virgin Online Poker (http://www.virgingames.com/poker/) part of
the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for
beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous
loyalty scheme in the industry. Direct Poker Site:
http://www.virgingames.com/poker/

    - Virgin Bingo, (http://www.virgingames.com/bingo/) part of the
Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in
the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of
unique Virgin Games bingo games.

    http://www.virgingames.com

Source: Virgin Games

For further information please contact: Rebecca Clark, PR Consultant, Tel. +44(0)7909-918478
, Email rebecca@virgingames.com
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May 11, 2011

Military.com Debuts New Look, Enhanced Features on Homepage

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 4:00:01 PM
Military.com Debuts New Look, Enhanced Features on Homepage

MCLEAN, Va.,May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Military.com has unveiled a new look with a redesigned homepage featuring improved navigation and faster page loading.

The updated look and feel of the site, which has over 10 million members, boasts a top searches feature, a new carousel element that showcases the variety of subject matter across the site, a function to highlight the top resources on the site and an expanded Military Life section.

"Our goal was to put front and center the breadth and depth of Military.com content and offerings, exposing readers to our full network of sites," said Mark Maxwell, Vice President of Products.

President of Military.com and retired Rear Admiral T McCreary added, "Our members have come expect superior functionality on our site.  We are committed to continually enhancing that user experience by making it easier than ever to quickly locate content important to them - whether it be news or benefits info, the latest military gear content or videos."

The new homepage proved its worth immediately with the breaking news last week that Navy Seals had located and killed Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 

"At one point the front page featured our top story of Osama Bin Laden's death, followed by a technical story referencing the equipment used in the raid, followed by a story on military spouses of special operations personnel.  The improvements made to the site allowed us to better present the truly comprehensive coverage provided by the Military.com news team," said Editor of Military.com, Ward Carroll.

Military.com is the nation's largest free military and veteran online news and membership organization serving active duty personnel, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. Military.com enables Americans with military affinity to access their benefits, advance their careers, enjoy military discounts, and stay connected for life. Military.com is a business unit of Monster Worldwide Inc. More information is available at http://www.military.com.

Links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/militarydotcom
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/militarydotcom

SOURCE  Military.com

Military.com

CONTACT: Sarah Blansett, +1-703-346-8523, sblansett@militaryadvantage.com

Web Site: http://www.military.com
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Midas Medici Closes Acquisition of WeatherWise Holdings, Inc.

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 3:07:01 PM
Midas Medici Closes Acquisition of WeatherWise Holdings, Inc.

Acquisition to Provide Sophisticated Analytical Software Tools to Support Midas' Green IT and Smart Grid Mission

Midas to Host a Conference Call to Discuss its Acquisition of WeatherWise on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:00am EDT

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. ("Midas") (OTCBB: MMED), an innovative green IT company in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as Smart Grid solutions, today announced that it has closed its acquisition of WeatherWise Holdings, Inc. ("WeatherWise"), an analytical and data modeling software company.  Midas will host a conference call to discuss the acquisition on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:00am EDT.

First announced in April, the acquisition of WeatherWise was completed in an all-stock transaction.  With its proprietary technology, WeatherWise specializes in providing customized consumer energy products including SetYourBill(SM) payment systems, WeatherProofBill® fixed bill and capped bill products, EnerCheck® energy efficiency and carbon footprint reporting, and billing support services. The acquisition of WeatherWise and its sophisticated software and analytical capabilities will allow Midas to more effectively increase participation in the digitization of the electrical grid and offerings of energy efficient IT infrastructure for data centers while enhancing the company's future growth potential.  As part of the merger, WeatherWise will be rebranded "UtiliPoint Analytics," allowing Midas to further leverage its Consonus and UtiliPoint brands as it sets out to monetize WeatherWise's intellectual property and sophisticated technologies. 

"On behalf of our management and Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the closing of Midas' acquisition of WeatherWise," stated Nana Baffour, CEO and Co-Founder of Midas. "Following our recent merger with Consonus in March, this acquisition will set the stage for additional synergies between our Consonus and UtiliPoint brands as we look to capitalize on energy efficiency opportunities that span our core disciplines in the energy sector and data center IT infrastructure.  This new milestone represents a further step towards our goal of transforming Midas into an organization with a focus on both green IT and Smart Grid solutions throughout the United States, and around the world."

Founded in 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the majority of WeatherWise's current revenues come from its WeatherProofBill® Program, where consumers pay fixed annual bills for heating and cooling regardless of the weather.  This service is made possible by WeatherWise's highly sophisticated and proprietary analytical software tools which have much broader applications. Over the years WeatherWise has established an intellectual property portfolio that protects its key product offerings, including a patent for energy efficiency monitoring, and multiple patents pending for rates calculation software.

"The operational benefits of the acquisition are significant and include specialized technical resources, a strong management team and a robust intellectual property portfolio," said Johnson Kachidza, President, CFO and Co-Founder of Midas. "Through this most recent transaction, Midas is meeting its goal of capitalizing on opportunities at the intersection of energy and technology as we continue to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions."

As a result of the acquisition, Midas now has access to WeatherWise's team of highly seasoned engineers, programmers and energy professionals, who have over 70 years of combined experience in analytical modeling across various energy consumer applications.  In addition, Midas has access to the proprietary software developed at WeatherWise, which uses sophisticated heuristic algorithms to model the energy consumption of commercial and residential customers. The accuracy of its models surpasses the most advanced modeling methods currently available to energy companies from academic and research institutions. This accuracy is especially important in the reduction of risks and costs and increased clarity in observation of consumer behavior changes.

Conference Call:

Subsequent to today's release, a conference call to discuss Midas' acquisition of WeatherWise is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:00am EDT.

The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 877-407-8033 when calling within the United States or 201-689-8033 when calling internationally.  Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call. There will be a playback available until May 27, 2011.  To listen to the playback dial 877-660-6853 when calling within the United States or 201- 678-7415 when calling internationally and use account number: 286 in conjunction with replay ID number: 372747.

The conference call will be simultaneously webcast and available at: http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/mmed_autoir.html.

About Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MMED) is a green IT company that supplies mid-sized and select enterprises and institutions with leading-edge IT solutions in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as working with utilities and other institutions to transform the electric grid through digital technologies.  Across its Consonus and UtiliPoint brands, Midas works with its customers by optimizing IT and data center investments, cutting energy usage and preventing data loss, all while maximizing productivity.  Through a management team with decades of experience, Midas is positioning itself to take advantage of the high-growth IT industry through its unique specialized services at the intersection of energy and technology. 

For more information, please visit Midas Medici on the web at: http://www.midasmedici.com.

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This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the Company's business and operations; business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:

Johnson Kachidza
Chief Financial Officer
212-792-0920

Investor Contact:

Trilogy Capital Partners
Darren Minton, President
Toll-free: 800-592-6067
info@trilogy-capital.com

SOURCE  Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.midasmedici.com
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Alpine Capital Bank Announces Website Launch

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 3:07:01 PM
Alpine Capital Bank Announces Website Launch

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Capital Bank is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at http://www.alpinecapitalbank.com. With a modern, sophisticated design, the new site embodies the Bank's recent comprehensive rebranding efforts. To design the site, Alpine chose to work with Creative:Mint, a high-end, boutique branding and advertising agency with offices in New York City and San Francisco.

The site outlines Alpine's client-centric approach to commercial banking, and gives visitors transparent access to the Bank's financial statements, press releases, and newsletters. In addition to informative content, the site links directly to Alpine's online banking portal to enhance the client user experience. "Alpine initiated the website redesign to address the growing needs of our clients. Our online visitors will now find a more vibrant, cohesive view of Alpine's products and services," shares David Aboodi, President and CEO of Alpine Capital Bank.

About Alpine Capital Bank

Alpine Capital Bank, a New York centric commercial bank, specializes in private banking services for high net worth individuals. State chartered and FDIC insured, Alpine offers traditional deposit accounts, including checking, NOW checking, money market, and time deposit (CD) accounts. In addition to quality transactional services, Alpine provides both conventional and creative lending solutions. Known for elevating private banking since 2000, Alpine delivers executive level oversight and truly personal attention to all current and prospective clients. Alpine Capital Bank's offices are located at 680 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019.

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Alpine Capital Bank

CONTACT: Jillian Hall, +1-212-328-2593, jhall@alpinecapitalbank.com

Web Site: http://www.alpinecapitalbank.com
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Chromebooks Coming June 15th..... Big Deal.....

Poster: Rich
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:38:23 PM
If Google actually expects people to buy these things, they better make them a lot cheaper. Different models will range from around $350 to $500 bucks. Netbooks and laptops with more capability can be had for the same price. Google's own products are going to start cannibalizing one another. Who needs Android for phones, Android for tablets, AND Chrome OS. I don't think they're taking the right approach. If they want to do anything with Chrome OS, they should just make it a free download and allow folks to just install it on their own hardware.

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Samsung and Acer will each be offering the first Chromebook laptops starting June 15. The Samsung Chromebook will cost $429 for the Wi-Fi only version and the 3G version will cost $499. Acer's Wi-Fi only Chromebook will cost $349.

The devices will be available for sale in the U.S. from Amazon and Best Buy starting June 15.


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Innovative HTML5 Game From ATTIK for Scion Debuts in The Onion's New iPad Edition

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Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:14:01 PM
Innovative HTML5 Game From ATTIK for Scion Debuts in The Onion's New iPad Edition

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global creative agency ATTIK (http://www.attik.com) is very proud to announce that its original interactive in-app game developed for Scion has debuted within the new iPad edition of The Onion, America's Finest News Source. 

The innovative Scion College Rebate Rally game developed completely in-house at ATTIK is now appearing as an interstitial ad in the June iPad edition of The Onion through Scion's month-long sponsorship program.  In the game, players launch cartoon versions of Scion cars at four targets in three increasingly difficult levels.  Points are awarded for destroying the level's targets and other items, and for completing levels using fewer Scions.

"Together, with ATTIK and Scion, we were able to create a new kind of entertaining advertising experience," said Michael Greer, CTO at The Onion.  "This is a fun, new technology for us and it is always great to collaborate with brands who share an interest in pushing the limits to produce something innovative and exciting."

"We wanted to find a fun, engaging, interactive way to inform Scion's target audience about its new rebate program," said Simon Needham, ATTIK's co-founder and executive creative director.  "Although I understand that the iPad's javascript engine is typically a challenge for animation, by using a physics engine and CSS3, our digital creative director Jacob Ford, principal design technologist Paul Hulett, and senior interactive art director Jeff Fang, have produced amazing visuals and interaction for this iPad game.  Even though it's built in HTML5, we feel it compares very well to full apps... and technology aside, we are very proud of the creative ideas, approach and strategy on this latest client-driven initiative."

To create the game, Fang and a team of designers produced key animations of the game levels, emphasizing fun and embodying college experiences, while Hulett and his colleagues quantified the animation as real objects for simulation in the Box2D physics engine behind many popular mobile and iPad games.  "Display on the iPad was the biggest challenge," Hulett explained.  "Typical animation routines didn't run well at all, so I had to go back to the drawing board.  Thanks to a tip from the guys at The Onion, I started using the 3D transforms that are available in CSS3.  After that, I rebuilt everything piece by piece to optimize the animation."

Continuing, Hulett said, "Our Rebate Rally pushes the boundaries of what's possible in HTML5, and we hope people will take notice.  We are big believers in gamification, and feel that this game and our other recent projects demonstrate our leadership in creating ads that are smart, approachable and engaging.  With ads moving out of flash containers and into integrated browser experiences, and needing to engage customers more than ever, we are ready to lead the revolution."

"Our College Graduate Rebate Program allows qualifying graduates to get a $1,000 rebate towards the purchase or lease of a new Scion," said Jack Hollis, Vice President Scion. "The Onion is an extremely popular source of entertainment for our target audience, and engaging them with an immersive experience that closely aligns with The Onion's tone and character was very important."

More information on Scion's College Graduate Rebate Program is available at http://www.scion.com/college.

To access The Onion and its iPad edition, please visit http://www.theonion.com or download it from the iTunes store here: http://go.attik.com/2a0

About ATTIK

ATTIK (http://www.attik.com) is a global creative agency focused on developing integrated advertising, digital and branded experiences.  Specifically, the agency's expertise in strategic planning, design, advertising, production, client service and research has driven extraordinary success across most consumer product and service categories.  Articulating corporate brand strategy and designing creative solutions for advertising, below-the-line and online media, ATTIK ensures target audiences are vitally connected to client brands.  For inquiries, please call Ric Peralta (Ric@attik.com) at +1-415-284-2600.

About Scion

Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind. Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The brand features three ground-breaking models with a wide array of standard features: the xD urban subcompact five-door, the iconic xB urban utility vehicle and the tC sports coupe. Scion will launch the all-new, premium micro-subcompact iQ in 2011.  The Scion brand often applies new practices in all aspects of its business and pushes the creativity envelope with non-traditional advertising and marketing to engage young consumers. Scion also supports originality through its programs in the artistic community. For more information, visit http://www.scion.com.

[NOTE TO EDITORS: Please visit this link to view/download high-resolution artwork and a demo video to accompany this story: http://go.attik.com/2a2]

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ATTIK

CONTACT: Roger Darnell of DWA, +1-828-264-8898, rd@darnellworks.com, for ATTIK; or Craig Taguchi of Scion Public Relations, +1-310-468-3282, craig_taguchi@toyota.com; or Ann Finn of The Onion, +1-212-627-1972, afinn@theonion.com

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HealthCentral Launches a Speakers Bureau to Help Spread the Messages of Hundreds of Health Experts

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:14:01 PM
HealthCentral Launches a Speakers Bureau to Help Spread the Messages of Hundreds of Health Experts

ARLINGTON, Va., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HealthCentral (http://www.healthcentral.com), the leading collection of condition-specific health and wellness sites, announced the launch of their Speakers Bureau, a program designed to give patient advocates and bloggers a public platform to spread their message of health, well-being and support. The Speakers Bureau is a collection of hundreds of highly respected health bloggers, authors, activists, and survivors whose mission is to educate, support, and build relationships with those looking for health-specific answers.  The program will help connect its health advocates to reporters, events, summits, conferences and much more.   

Members of the Speakers Bureau provide personal, professional and passionate accounts of what it takes to manage their conditions and overall wellness.  Such advocates include PJ Hamel, a breast cancer survivor and author, Ann Bartlett, living with diabetes and past board member for the Capitol Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, as well as leading HIV/AIDS doctors and activists from the highly respected site, TheBody.com.

"I'm really excited about the Speakers Bureau as an extension of the work we do at HealthCentral to bring information, support, advocacy assistance, and validation to the people who turn to us for help living with difficult health issues," says Teri Robert, patient advocate, HealthCentral expert patient, and author of 'Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches.'  "Finding relevant and accurate information online helped me when my Migraines were at their worst and wreaking havoc with my life, and I find it exciting and rewarding to be able to reach out to others who find themselves in similar situations."

"When one realizes and believes that they are not alone - that others have been through what they've been through - we gain greater courage to take control of our lives," says Christopher M. Schroeder, CEO of HealthCentral.  "HealthCentral's bloggers and patient advocates aim to do just that - and through the Speakers Bureau, giving their voices and stories a broader reach will continue to help them make an impact on others' lives when it matters most."

To find out more about the Speakers Bureau - CLICK HERE.

About HealthCentral

HealthCentral (http://www.HealthCentral.com) empowers people to improve and take control of their health and well-being through more than 35 condition-specific and wellness  interactive health sites, including #1 HIV/AIDS site TheBody.com and healthy living resource Wellsphere.com. HealthCentral is venture backed by IAC/InteractiveCorp, Polaris Ventures, Sequoia Capital, The Carlyle Group and Allen & Company.

SOURCE  HealthCentral

HealthCentral

CONTACT: Jessica Lindberg, HealthCentral, +1-703-302-1075, jlindberg@healthcentral.com

Web Site: http://www.HealthCentral.com
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Internet Marketing Experts to Tackle Key Questions About Social Media: How to Properly Measure Its Return on Investment (ROI), Maximize Its Value

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:35:01 PM
Internet Marketing Experts to Tackle Key Questions About Social Media: How to Properly Measure Its Return on Investment (ROI), Maximize Its Value

South Florida Technology Alliance and TriNet Serve as Hosts to May 26 Panel Discussion Moderated by Roar Media, Featuring Speakers from Myxer, CBS and TriNet

MIAMI, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) will host a business technology education panel discussion titled, "Monetizing Social Media: Does It Really Matter?" sponsored by TriNet. The panel, moderated by Roar Media, will tackle one of the greatest unanswered questions in social media: how can companies measure the return on investment (ROI) in social media? The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

While many companies have been struggling to apply measurement techniques to social media programs, Internet marketing experts are learning that social media should be viewed through a different lens and cannot be monetized like traditional print, broadcast and online advertising programs. At the event, expert panelists will discuss the value social media brings and how it should be measured, while also sharing practical tips about ways to integrate social media into a company's organizational fabric and sales funnel.  Panelists will share their insights about effective ways to use social media to attract and retain talent, improve customer satisfaction, create brand preference, close the feedback loop and effectuate organizational change.

Panelists include:

    --  Craig Agranoff, Technical Correspondent, CBS Television
    --  Robert Segovia, Sr. Manager of Corp. Recruiting, TriNet
    --  Myk Willis, CEO, Myxer

Moderator: Jacques Hart, CEO, Roar Media

                    Business technology education program: "Monetizing Social
    WHAT:           Media: Does It Really Matter?"
    WHO:           South Florida Technology Alliance and TriNet
    WHEN:          5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26
    WHERE:         Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
                   6650 North Andrews Ave.
                   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    COST:          Members: $25; Non-Members: $55
    REGISTER:      http://www.southfloridatech.org
                    Jackie Fernandez: (954) 239-9739 or
    CONTACT:        jackie@southfloridatech.org
                    The event is free and open to the news media. For more
                    information, journalists may call Jeannie Salameh at Roar
                    Media at (305) 789-6695 or send an e-mail to
    MEDIA:          jeannie@roarmedia.com.

About the South Florida Technology Alliance

The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) is a non-profit business forum that fosters the growth of IT, hardware, software and services firms headquartered in South Florida. The group seeks to maximize the success of those who own, operate and support technology companies. For more information, visit http://www.southfloridatech.org.

Editor's Note:  Panelists are available for media interviews

MEDIA CONTACTS: Roar Media

Jeannie Salameh

jeannie@roarmedia.com

727.644.5010

http://www.Roarmedia.com

SOURCE  South Florida Technology Alliance

South Florida Technology Alliance

Web Site: http://www.southfloridatech.org
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Former Googlers Launch Yatown, a New Local Social Network for Neighbors

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:35:01 PM
Former Googlers Launch Yatown, a New Local Social Network for Neighbors

Yatown, a neighborhood social network, is being described by its ex-Google creators as the "Facebook for Neighborhoods," by connecting neighbors and strengthening neighborhoods over the U.S.

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Available today in 192 thousand neighborhoods across America, Yatown is bringing communities closer together by re-acquainting neighbors in providing a single, well known place for users to go and immediately "see" one another in an online "townsquare."

"Yatown was born out of our own frustration in connecting to our neighborhoods online. We had to locate obscure mailing lists or antiquated and poorly maintained websites," said CEO of Yatown, Christopher Nguyen. "People have been trying to solve this problem through services like Ning and other build-your-own-social-network sites, or Facebook groups. These approaches don't work for three reasons: they're too much work to set up, too difficult for neighbors to find, and people do not associate existing sites with their geographic neighborhood."

80% of U.S. disposable income is spent within some 10 miles of the home, according to the CFO of Cox Interactive Media. The two co-founders of Yatown, Christopher Nguyen and Kevin Lim, both successful Internet industry experts, recognized this opportunity and created Yatown as a local social media solution specifically for neighbors to connect and share information where they live.

"We see our neighbors and wave at them all the time, but are limited to just a few houses nearby, and have no convenient way to connect with others who may know what's going on with that downtown construction, or what that traffic jam was all about, or who's the best plumber around," said Lim. "There is no easy way to announce a garage sale to the neighborhood online, no easy way to promote the school fundraiser other than using a mailing list and no easy way to reach out to the neighborhood and campaign for school-funding measures."

http://yatown.com plans on solving this problem with a strong emphasis on trust  social responsibility. Yatown provides tools to help neighbors raise funds for schools and community organizations, sponsors local community projects with direct grants, as well as donates a portion of revenues to community projects. In being able to reach residents down to single households, Yatown will be an important way for candidates in the 2012 election to reach their constituents.

Yatown looks to connect users living near each other, in contrast with Facebook's utility in connecting friends spread out globally. Neighbors will automatically be grouped into neighborhoods without any special set up required of them.

Given the track record of the co-founders, Yatown is backed by investments from an impressive roster of former and current executives of Yahoo, Salesforce.com, TiE Angels, and others. Yatown plans to become the #1 platform for all things local.

For more information visit http://yatown.com

Contact
Kevin Mateo
pr(at)yatown(dot)org
http://yatown.com/about/press
408-372-8664
440 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

SOURCE  Yatown

Yatown

Web Site: http://yatown.com
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National WWII Museum Poll Shows 80 Percent of Americans Unfamiliar With Memorial Day's Real Meaning

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:00:01 PM
National WWII Museum Poll Shows 80 Percent of Americans Unfamiliar With Memorial Day's Real Meaning

Website mymemorialday.org Launched to Honor, Remind and Remember

NEW ORLEANS, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- What is Memorial Day? A new poll commissioned by The National WWII Museum reveals the nation is in danger of forgetting. Eighty percent of all Americans confess to having "little" or "some" knowledge of the holiday. Just 20 percent claim to be "very familiar" with the day's purpose, which is to honor those who have died while fighting the nation's wars.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110511/DA00305)

In response, The National WWII Museum has unveiled a new website http://www.mymemorialday.org featuring 10 ways to honor those who have fallen in the service of their country.

"The site offers ideas for all," said The National WWII Museum President and CEO Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller. "A family can visit a military site, or an individual can read a book about WWII history. It's a way to honor, remind and remember why this day is important."

Concerned that Americans were forgetting Memorial Day's meaning, The Museum asked New Orleans-based Market Dynamics Research Group, Inc., (MDRG) to conduct the national survey. The firm polled more than 1000 people and discovered an eye-opening lack of knowledge about the holiday:

    --  20 percent of those surveyed said they knew "a lot" about Memorial Day
    --  46 percent said they knew "something"
    --  31 percent said they knew "little"
    --  3 percent said they knew "nothing"

On Monday, May 30, The National WWII Museum will commemorate Memorial Day with a series of events featuring veterans from World War II to Afghanistan who will talk about the importance of honoring those who died. Others will speak about family members they have lost in battle. At 3:00 pm, the Museum will participate in the National Moment of Remembrance.

While there are differing historical opinions on how Memorial Day originated, it is known that the practice of decorating graves was widespread in both the North and the South following the Civil War. The name gradually changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day and it became a day for honoring all of the nation's fallen. Observance of Memorial Day increased after World War II, but was not declared a holiday by Federal law until 1967. In 1971, a law was passed moving the date from May 30 to the last Monday in May. In December 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance, observed by a moment of silence at 3:00 pm, was passed into law.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world - why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.  Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America's National World War II Museum, it celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-528-1944 or visit http://www.nationalww2museum.org. Follow us on Twitter at WWIImuseumor visit our Facebook fan page.

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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans

CONTACT: Andrew Nelson of Peter A. Mayer Public Relations, +1-504-210-1288, mobile, +1-504-250-6303, nelsona@peteramayer.com; or Liz Feldman of Hillman Communications, +1-732-387-0515, mobile, +1-443-683-0917, lfeldman@hillmanpr.com, both for The National WWII Museum

Web Site: http://www.nationalww2museum.org
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Specialized Unveils Shopatron-Powered Click & Collect Service for Concept Stores

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:49:01 AM
Specialized Unveils Shopatron-Powered Click & Collect Service for Concept Stores

SWINDON, England, May 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Just in time for summer, Specialized has teamed up with Shopatron to
offer a new "click and collect" service that allows U.K. shoppers to purchase
Specialized or Globe bicycles online and pick those bikes up at regional
Specialized Concept Stores.

    (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101109/SHOPATRONLOGO)

    The in-store pickup service, powered by Shopatron's retail-integrated
eCommerce platform, combines the convenience of shopping online with all the
benefits and services Specialized Concept Stores have to offer.

    All bicycles and frames displaying the "Click & Collect" logo are
available for online purchase. The Specialized website
(http://specializedconceptstore.co.uk) offers a new ordering process that
easily guides shoppers through the bicycle selection, checkout and pickup
processes.

    "Our Specialized Concept Stores are a great asset to the brand and a
great resource for our customers," said Richard Hemington, Managing Director
at Specialized. "They provide the ultimate support for customers of the
Specialized brand. With this new online shop, we have now extended access to
this excellent resource online to our customers."

    Specialized joins a roster of more than 35 cycling brands working with
over 6,200 sporting goods retailers in the Shopatron order exchange to sell
more online and in stores.

    "Specialized is a premier brand in the cycling industry," said Mark
Grondin, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Shopatron. "Their addition to
Shopatron in the U.K. demonstrates the value of "online" to the industry. By
working with Shopatron, great cycling brands like Specialized are able to
give customers online access without cutting out valuable local support for
their customers."

    ABOUT SPECIALIZED CONCEPT STORES

    "Passion for riding and a ceaseless drive to innovate - it's what makes
Specialized and it's what will allow us to make your next ride better." -
Mike Sinyard, Founder of Specialized.

    Rooted in innovation, Specialized's founding principle is to focus on the
riders' needs through technically advanced products.

    Specialized has an extensive product range from bikes to equipment and
apparel for men and women, all designed with the same attention to detail and
up-to-the-minute technology applied to its bikes.

    Specialized Concept Stores are part of Specialized's continuing strategy
to grow the overall cycling market through innovative retail experience that
serves cycling enthusiasts with a depth of products and range of services
such as the BG Fit Centre.

    ABOUT SHOPATRON

    Founded in 2001, Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world
that can drive more online sales while, at the same time, increasing a
company's sales through the retail channel. Working with almost 1,000 brands
and 12,000 retail partners across 35 industries, Shopatron offers an
innovative and flexible approach to eCommerce that matches the unique needs
of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers.

    Shopatron's European headquarters is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.
It provides support in the local language for many great brands across
mainland Europe like Marshall Amplification, Katadyn, K2 Sports, Sevenoaks
Sound and Vision.

    For more information, visit http://ecommerce.shopatron.com.

Source: Shopatron

Micaela Hichborn of Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com
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EMC Unveils Mobile User Interface for Apple iPad

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Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:49:01 AM
EMC Unveils Mobile User Interface for Apple iPad

New EMC User Interface to Support the "New User" of Post PC Era

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EMCWORLD 2011 --

News Summary:

    --  EMC® unveils its first new mobile user interface for the Apple iPad.
    --  New EMC Information Intelligence Group (IIG) user interface supports the
        new user demand for increased mobility and Choice computing.
    --  New post PC era user demands driving EMC IIG strategy to deliver new
        user interfaces across product portfolio.

Full Story:

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today unveiled its first mobile user interface for the Apple iPad, with plans to support subsequent tablets and smartphones in the future. The new mobile user interface is a key piece of EMC's strategy and roadmap focused on user experience, choice computing and agility.

New User Interface for Mobility and Unification

IIG's new interface, demonstrated for the first time at EMC World, is optimized for usability and performance on specific form factors. Built using RESTful Services, EMC's new mobile interface will initially support casual consumption and light authoring of content for the Apple iPad , with support for other tablet and smartphone platforms to follow. In addition to delivery of mobile applications on a regular cadence, EMC will enable partners and customers to develop mobile solutions and applications on top of its platform.  Existing licensed users of EMC Documentum® user interfaces will have access to these mobile interfaces at no additional cost.

EMC also announced an open and standards based UI approach leveraging industry-leading technologies that will unify its content management, collaboration, case management, and rich media clients over time. As a proof point of this, EMC announced general availability of CenterStage® 1.2 which adds basic content management capabilities to its enterprise collaboration foundation. This version of CenterStage adds read/write repository access, a container-based security model to easily gain access to content, as well as single sign-on support.

The New User of the Post PC Era

The "new user" of the Post PC era is the impetus driving EMC's client/user interface strategy, as new end point devices provide an opportunity for rich innovation. The strategy includes making the user experience compelling, fast and modern; cloud-enabled; inclusive for the active developer ecosystem, and deliver flexibility for composing new solutions.

"As cloud computing continues to become mainstream and mobile- and tablet-based devices proliferate, EMC is pleased to leverage leading technologies to extend and enhance the delivery of our user interfaces," said Jeetu Patel, Chief Strategy Officer, Information Intelligence Group Division of EMC. "Choice computing leads to a new wave of innovation, which we embrace as an opportunity to lead. Our UI roadmap responds to key market trends, like mobility, and reinforces our commitment to delighting the information worker."

At EMC World, Jeetu Patel and Rohit Ghai, Vice President of Product Development, will host a session to further explain EMC's User Interface strategy. For more information on sessions at EMC World, please visit: http://www.emcworld.com/images/Momentum_2011_Agenda-master4webpage.pdf.

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To track the latest EMC World 2011 happenings visit the EMC World Newsroom at http://www.emc.com/emcworldnewsroom.

For continuous EMC World news and event updates, follow (ADD our IIG Feed) http://twitter.com/emcworld and http://twitter.com/emccorp.

Availability

EMC is targeting the new user interface to be available later this year.

About EMC

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC, Documentum, and CenterStage are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement:

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

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EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Katryn McGaughey, +1-508-293-7717, katryn.mcgaughey@emc.com

Web Site: http://www.emc.com
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Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special Airs on SiriusXM

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:49:01 AM
Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special Airs on SiriusXM

The Joint, SiriusXM's reggae music channel, pays tribute to the reggae legend with five days of Marley's music, plus performances and interviews from musicians, family members and more

Ziggy Marley, eldest son of Bob Marley, to perform an acoustic set of songs from his new album "Wild and Free" in the SiriusXM studios in New York City

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that it will pay tribute to the legendary artist Bob Marley with "Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special," a five-day commemoration featuring music, performances and interviews.

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"Bob Marley 30th Memorial Special" will air Wednesday, May 11, the 30th anniversary of Marley's passing, through Sunday, May 15 at 11:59 pm ET on The Joint, channel 42.

SiriusXM listeners will hear music by Bob Marley & the Wailers, including favorites like "No Woman, No Cry," "One Love" and "Redemption Song;" early classics rarely aired; as well as Marley covers by artists such as Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Trey Anastasio, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox, Matisyahu and Lee Ritenour; and remixes of Marley's work by his son, producer Stephen Marley.

The five-day special will also feature stories and testimonies from music icons talking about Marley's significance and importance. Listeners will hear from James Brown, Billy Idol, Sly & Robbie and more.

Ziggy Marley will also perform an acoustic set of songs from his upcoming album, Wild and Free (Tuff Gong Worldwide), scheduled to be released on Tuesday, June 14. The acoustic set of songs were recorded live at the SiriusXM studios in New York City. In addition to the performance, SiriusXM listeners will also hear Ziggy give a rare, intimate interview discussing his childhood with his father and sharing his personal insights into Bob Marley's music legacy. The in-depth interview will also include Ziggy sharing stories about the mission of his music, his new hardcover comic book Marijuanaman and his new album Wild and Free. The interview will air on Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 pm ET.

"Bob Marley's musical legacy and spirit still resonates today and we have created a multi-dimensional tribute to honor and celebrate his genre-defining music and life," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "We are excited to bring subscribers a special multi-day celebration of Bob Marley in words and music and the exclusive performance by Ziggy Marley adds a very meaningful element to the tribute."

The Joint plays reggae music from its roots to today. Listeners will hear music by Bob Marley & the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Vybz Kartel, Capleton, Dennis Brown, Sizzla, Beres Hammond and Jah Cure.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com. 

About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio is America's satellite radio company.  SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to 20.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM offers an array of content from many of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers.

SiriusXM programming is available on more than 800 devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available at siriusxm.com, and on Apple, BlackBerry and Android-powered mobile devices.

SiriusXM has arrangements with every major automaker and its radio products are available for sale at shop.siriusxm.com as well as retail locations nationwide.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "intend," "plan,"  "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement:  our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment; our ability to retain subscribers and maintain our average monthly revenue per subscriber;  our dependence upon automakers and other third parties; our substantial indebtedness; and the useful life of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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P-SIRI

Contact for SiriusXM Radio:
Samantha Bowman
SiriusXM Radio
212 901 6644
samantha.bowman@siriusxm.com

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Syncfusion Releases New Version of Its Award-Winning Essential Studio Enterprise Edition

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:42:01 AM
Syncfusion Releases New Version of Its Award-Winning Essential Studio Enterprise Edition

First Vendor on the .NET Framework to Offer Diagramming Package Built on HTML 5 Platform

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncfusion, an enterprise technology provider of .NET components and controls, today announced the release of a new version of its award-winning Essential Studio Enterprise Edition. With this release, Syncfusion becomes the first vendor on the .NET framework to offer a complete diagramming package built on the HTML 5 platform. Syncfusion also released a reporting solution, which gives developers the ability to create standards-based ReportDefinition Language(RDL) reports without being locked into a vendor specific reporting format.

Syncfusion's Essential Studio Enterprise Edition provides the most comprehensive suite of components and controls for .NET, enabling developers to create rich applications, integrate business intelligence analysis and reporting solutions with ease -- even in the most demanding of environments.

"Many in the software industry view HTML 5 as one of the leading APIs of the future. You can truly create applications that offer the rich functionality of desktop applications and have them run on just about any device that supports a modern web browser. Microsoft's .NET API and the ASP.NET MVC framework work well when producing HTML 5 markup. We have used them together in a way that leverages the power of each platform to provide the richest diagramming package ever available natively on web browsers," said Daniel Jebaraj, vice president, Syncfusion.

Key new features include:

    --  HTML 5-based Diagramming Package - Allows developers to create web-based
        business applications complete with Visio-like diagramming using the
        HTML 5-based diagramming engine
    --  Report Definition Language (RDL) Compatible Silverlight/WPF Reporting
        Engine - Enables developers to create standards-based RDL reports
        without being locked into a vendor specific reporting format
    --  Business Intelligence Support for Additional Data Warehousing Servers -
        Build business intelligence applications that can talk to any XMLA
        compliant server

In addition to the Enterprise Edition, Syncfusion offers three Essential Studio point solutions: Essential Studio User Interface Edition, Reporting Edition, and Business Intelligence Edition, including the fastest, high-performance WPF Grid on the market.

For a free 30-day trial of Essential Studio Enterprise Edition, visit http://www.syncfusion.com/downloads/evaluation.

About Syncfusion, Inc.

Syncfusion is the enterprise technology partner for developers on every Microsoft platform, delivering the broadest range of .NET components and controls coupled with a service-oriented approach throughout the entire application lifecycle.  Offering the fastest high-performance Silverlight and WPF grid on the market and quarterly product updates - Syncfusion is trusted by developers worldwide for use in mission critical applications.   The company's flexible licensing and 24/7 support meets the changing needs of enterprises across the globe.  Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Syncfusion has more than 7,000 customers including large financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies and global IT consultancies.

SOURCE  Syncfusion, Inc.

Syncfusion, Inc.

CONTACT: Cindy Akus, Crossroads Public Relations, +1-919-821-2822, cakus@crossroadspr.com, for Syncfusion, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.syncfusion.com
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ideeli and Voyage Prive Forge Exclusive U.S. Partnership Creating Largest Upscale Flash Sale Travel Platform

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:35:01 AM
ideeli and Voyage Prive Forge Exclusive U.S. Partnership Creating Largest Upscale Flash Sale Travel Platform

Collaboration brings together Voyage Prive, the world's first and largest members-only travel site, and ideeli, one of the leading flash sale shopping sites in the United States

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ideeli, Inc. (http://www.ideeli.com), one of the leading flash sale shopping sites in the U.S., and Voyage Prive (http://www.voyageprive.com), the world's first and largest private online travel sale site, today announced an exclusive partnership. This partnership paves the way for the launch of the largest upscale flash sale travel platform in the U.S. with a curated selection of travel offerings that will be available to ideeli's 4 million members.   

Beginning this summer, ideeli members will have access to an enhanced and co-branded travel channel on ideeli, with over 100 monthly sales curated in partnership with the expert sourcing team at Voyage Prive.  Events will feature coveted hotel, cruise and travel packages to destinations around the world.

"Our number one objective is to provide authentic value to our members," says Paul Hurley, CEO and founder of ideeli. "Travel being a key component to our members' lifestyle, we were looking to expand our existing travel offerings and services. Voyage Prive is without question the most respected private travel site in the world, and their global inventory, travel expertise and best-in-class customer service made it the partner of choice for ideeli."

"We couldn't envision a better partner in the USA," says Gilles Talec, CEO of Voyage Prive US. "We greatly admire ideeli's innovative approach to the flash sale segment and look forward to providing our travel expertise to their highly engaged, affluent American audience. We feel that this collaboration with the fastest growing flash sale site will certainly lead to further mutual success."

Travel providers interested in benefitting from this new partnership should contact partner@voyageprive.com

About ideeli

ideeli is a leading online retailer that delivers a fun and engaging daily shopping experience with a curated selection of offerings across the categories of apparel, accessories, home, shoes, kids, travel and experiences - all available at privileged prices. Each members-only sale starts at noon ET and lasts for a limited time.  Launched in 2007 and headquartered in the Soho neighborhood of New York City, the company now has over 4 million members across the United States. 

About Voyage Prive

Voyage Prive is the first and world's leading private online travel sale site, offering members exclusive travel packages up to 75% off. Voyage Prive works directly with luxury travel partners to bring the highest quality travel packages and best prices to over 6 million members worldwide.

SOURCE  ideeli, Inc.

ideeli, Inc.

CONTACT: For ideeli: Erin Ryder, Kwittken + Company, +1-646-747-7158, ideeli@kwittco.com; For Voyage Prive: Janet Reuter, Alice Marshall Public Relations, +1-212-861-4031, janet@alicemarshall.com

Web Site: http://www.ideeli.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:14:01 AM
Where Will Barcodes Appear Next?  Try Your Living Room Wall

New Barcode Gallery Website Allows Users to Create Personalized Pieces of Modern Art

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly launched website, Barcode Gallery (http://www.barcodegallery.com) is taking the "Art of the Barcode" to a new level.  On this site, users are able to create customized and personalized pieces of modern art leveraging the growingly popular QR Barcode technology. The end result is the creation of a ready-to-hang piece of colorful modern art that contains an embedded message that can be decoded by observers using camera-equipped smartphones.

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The growing popularity of barcodes for marketing efforts is evidenced by their increasing appearance in many magazine advertisements, posters and other printed materials. Users with a camera-equipped smartphone, such as Apple's iPhone, are able to use any number of free barcode scanning applications to decode the image.

The QR code used in Barcode Gallery's products, is a 2-dimensional barcode format that utilizes a pattern of boxes and squares to encode the message contents. While barcodes have been traditionally black and white, today's camera-based scanning applications are able to decode multicolored barcodes that have an acceptable level of contrast. Additionally, customers may choose to have their art produced on ready-to-hang canvas or on ready-to-frame archival paper in sizes ranging from 10" to 40" square.

What makes this art unique is the ability to encode a text message into the artwork itself, which is only revealed when scanned by a smartphone. Barcode Gallery allows up to 300 characters of text providing the opportunity to embed a favorite quote, poem, or personal message. 

To showcase the potential behind their concept, Barcode Gallery has developed a series of college-themed products which feature the school's official colors and reveal the words to the school's fight song or Alma Mater when scanned. Users may still add a short personal message which ensures that the final product is a one-of-a-kind unique piece of art.

Barcode Gallery also offers a unique product that combines a customer-supplied photo alongside a personalized barcode message. The 8 x 10" Barcode Expressions product comes in a beautifully matted and framed presentation and makes a truly unique gift idea for that person who loves to flaunt the latest technology. 

You can learn more and place an order for these unique barcode products directly from the Barcode Gallery website at http://www.barcodegallery.com.

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

SOURCE  Barcode Gallery

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Barcode Gallery

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Google I/O: Do Androids Dream of Speaking?

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:14:01 AM
Google I/O: Do Androids Dream of Speaking?

MOSCONE CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Android devices will now speak volumes with Acapela TTS for Android, a
specific Software Development Toolkit designed to meet developers needs,
brought to them by Acapela Group, the bespoke inventor of smart vocal
solutions.

    25 languages and 51 pleasant voices are ready to give the say to Android
apps through a few lines of codes, thanks to the easy to use and intuitive
Java API.

    Check out the http://www.acapela-for-android.com website and get all the
information you need to start developing smart talkative apps. Share the
latest news, follow our topics on twitter and on the blog, access our FAQ,
make direct contact with Acapela's Product Manager and enter the vocal
dimension.

    Special attention has been given to set up gateways between mobility
different platforms. Developers already using the acapela-for-iphone.com
website will not have to register again and will be able to use the same ID
and password to access the Android dedicated website and take advantage of
it.

    Similarity between APIs will allow developers to easily use content
created for their apps and quickly adapt it for android purpose.

    Following the success of http://www.acapela-for-iphone.com, launched in
June 2010, with a very positive feedback and dialogue installed with the
developers, about 100 apps deployed using Acapela text to speech and over 900
000 downloads of Acapela voice-empowered apps by iPhone & iPad users, Acapela
Group confirms its commitment towards mobility developers ands its capacity
and will to provide them with specific solutions, perfectly answering their
needs with straight forward tools, to efficiently support them to easily
develop smart talking apps.

    Key info:

    - No need of data connection: Native TTS on device

    - Works on Android 1.6 and higher (compatible with Android 3.0)

    - Easy integration: thanks to the High Level API written in Java,
developers will be able, with a minimum of code lines, to quickly and
easily integrate speech synthesis into their application for Android

    - Type and talk sample app + code

    - Rich repertory of pleasant voices: easy integration of voices for
enhanced intuitive multilingual interface with up to 25 Languages and 51
Voices

    - Two voice formats: Low Footprint 20 to 30MB/voice and High
Quality Medium (40 to 150MB/voice)

    - Audio friendly: integrated with Android Audio Framework, to allow
users to work effectively with music.

    - Android market compatible pricing: royalties are based on a
percentage of the selling price.

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

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

Source: Acapela Group

Contact : Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:42:01 AM
ID TECH® and CHARGE Anywhere® Announce Plans to Deliver a Mobile EMV - Chip and PIN Payment Acceptance Device

CYPRESS, Calif. and SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ID TECH®, a global leader in payment hardware solutions and CHARGE Anywhere®, a global leading provider of secure mobile payment applications and payment gateway services, launched today a joint initiative to create a CHIP and PIN payment acceptance solution for mobile device platforms.

The new, cutting edge solution will incorporate CHARGE Anywhere's award-winning PA DSS payment applications and PCI DSS Level 1 payment gateway with ID TECH's trusted, innovative PCI secure PIN entry and EMV smart card reader technologies. Together, ID TECH and CHARGE Anywhere will create an all-in-one payment solution that will enable EMV CHIP/PIN, magnetic stripe, PIN debit transactions and print receipts.  The unit will support all major mobile devices operating systems.

CHARGE Anywhere's mobile payment applications enable Cash, Check, Gift, Credit, Signature Debit and NFC payments. With ID TECH's MagStripe and CHIP & PIN capabilities this new solution, targeted for worldwide distribution, will empower EMV card payments and any other method of payment on mobile platforms such as, Android, Apple and BlackBerry. ID TECH and CHARGE Anywhere will be working together to deliver mobile EMV payments on smartphones, tablets, netbooks and laptops to clients globally.

CHARGE Anywhere continues to win awards for its industry-leading multi-platform Smartphone payment solutions. CHARGE Anywhere's mobile payments solutions are winners of the 2010 CTIA E-Tech Awards in the Mobile Applications - Mobile Payments Category, the 2010 Mobile Merit Awards for Best Overall Enabler Application, the 2009 Best of Interop-PCI Security Solution Award and the 2009 Electronic Transaction Association Technology Innovation Award.

About ID TECH: ID TECH is a global leader in the Auto ID industry with sales, manufacturing and R&D facilities around the world. The company has become a well-established payment solutions provider with extensive experience in data capturing and encryption products and services. Designing dependable, feature-rich products has made ID TECH a leading supplier of MagStripe readers/writers, mobile payment readers, smart card readers, barcode readers, POS keyboards, signature capture devices, PCI-compliant PIN pads, and other specialty products for OEMs, VARs, resellers, distributors, and key end users.

For more information about ID TECH, please call 1-800-984-1010 or visit http://www.idtechproducts.com

About CHARGE Anywhere:  CHARGE Anywhere is the developer of proprietary Payment Card Industry PA-DSS certified CHARGE Anywhere® v2.0.0 Mobile Payment/POS software solution designed for QuickBooks®, Smartphones and POS Terminals, e-commerce, Web terminal and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant ComsGate® Payment Gateway. CHARGE Anywhere offers business partners and customers the most secure and robust selection of industry specific and customized payments solutions and services, including; IP/Wireless Payment Gateway, POS software, Encryption and Data Security Services, Closed Loop Card Management and Merchant Billing Services.  For more information contact them at http://www.chargeanywhere.com, or (800) 211-1256 x150.

©2011 ID TECH and CHARGE Anywhere. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners.  QuickBooks is a registered trademark and service mark of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries.  CHARGE Anywhere is designed for use with QuickBooks Financial Edition Pro, Premier, and Enterprise software only

SOURCE  CHARGE Anywhere

CHARGE Anywhere

CONTACT: Kelley McDermott, +1-800-211-1256 x 125, kmcdermott@chargeanywhere.com

Web Site: http://www.chargeanywhere.com
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Hands-Free, Hyper-Local Traffic and Weather Mobile Alerts Now Available to Atlanta Residents to Help Locals Prepare for Hurricane Season

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:28:01 AM
Hands-Free, Hyper-Local Traffic and Weather Mobile Alerts Now Available to Atlanta Residents to Help Locals Prepare for Hurricane Season

Global Alert Network's Mobile App Gives Users Valuable Information without Having to Touch Their Cell Phones

First App to Boost Driver Safety

ATLANTA, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta residents can now access the latest local traffic, weather and emergency updates through their mobile phones without ever actually touching their devices.

Global Alert Network (GAN) has launched the first-ever hands-free audio alert application for mobile phones.  The app is free to download and is currently available on BlackBerry and Android devices through AppWorld and Android Market.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, hurricane season will officially begin in Atlanta on June 1.  The GAN app will help prepare residents by providing them with up-to-date, hyper-local weather alerts, among other important audio updates.

The application initiates automatically - much like a ringtone - and plays the alert without the need for the consumer to interact with his or her mobile phone.  Click here to hear a sample an alert.  Alerts are geo-targeted to the user's location ensuring timely, accurate information about traffic conditions, weather, or other future services to which the user subscribes.

"Global Alert Network's highly personalized hands-free audio alerts push incredibly relevant, necessary and potentially life saving information in a way that cuts through to the driver without distracting that person," said Scott Hughes, President of Global Alert Network.  "Our mission is to deliver important information without having to physically engage with their mobile phones on the road."

Alerts currently available in Atlanta include traffic, weather and certain local emergency information such as Amber alerts.  The Company plans to expand its content channels to include sports and news as well.

Mr. Hughes continued, "Too many drivers today are preoccupied by their mobile devices, which leads to a devastating number of accidents.  According to a study by the National Safety Council, 1.4 million crashes annually are caused by cell phone conversations and 200,000 are blamed on text messaging.  GAN values and promotes driver safety by reducing driver distraction and that was top of mind when designing this application."

Global Alert Network is working closely with AccuWeather.com, a company that provides users all over the world with the best possible weather forecasts, to prepare local Atlanta residents for Hurricane season.

"Hurricane season is a big deal in the Atlanta region, it leads to many devastating accidents, and we are working closely with GAN to provide the most up-to-date, useful alerts to make sure residents are as safe and prepared as possible while on the roads and in their homes," said Jim Candor, Chief Business Officer of Digital Media at AccuWeather.com.

For more information visit: http://mediakit.globalalertnetwork.com.

About Global Alert Network

Global Alert Network (http://www.globalalertnetwork.com/) is a national mobile platform that provides safe, automatic, hands-free audio alerts to a user's mobile phone.  The app, which is free to download, senses when the user is driving and initiates automatically.  Global Alert Network (GAN) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Traffic Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations.

CONTACTS:
Anne Donohoe / Samantha Wolf
(212) 896-1261/ (212) 896-1220
adonohoe@kcsa.com / swolf@kcsa.com

SOURCE  Global Alert Network

Global Alert Network

Web Site: http://www.globalalertnetwork.com
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Nukona Chooses Integer Wireless to Enter Growing Wireless Healthcare Market

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:21:01 AM
Nukona Chooses Integer Wireless to Enter Growing Wireless Healthcare Market

Two Southern California companies team up to secure, deploy and manage mobile apps and wireless data in healthcare facilities nationwide

SAN DIEGO and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As hospitals, physicians groups and other healthcare providers expand their use of smartphones and tablets, they have unique security and privacy requirements far beyond those of general enterprises. Two Southern California companies - Nukona of San Diego and Integer Wireless of Newport Beach, Calif. - today announced a relationship designed to help healthcare organizations meet those needs quickly and cost-effectively.

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Nukona's services - including private app stores and app-security "wrappers" - provide enterprises with end-to-end solutions for securing their mobile devices, the data on them and the networks to which they connect. Integer Wireless specializes in designing, building and optimizing in-building and campus-wide cellular and Wi-Fi networks that provide healthcare organizations with secure, HIPAA-compliant voice, data and video communications.

Announced at the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance's annual Convergence Summit in San Diego, the relationship will enable Nukona to quickly expand into the wireless healthcare market by leveraging Integer Wireless' expertise and its 16 years of relationships with hospital CIOs, IT managers and other decision-makers. Beginning immediately, Integer Wireless will include Nukona's mobile device applications management platform in its solutions portfolio.

Nukona also will be featured in the Integer Wireless Experience Center, a 10,000-square foot facility providing a rare, hands-on opportunity to test a wide variety of enterprise-grade wireless solutions from more than 20 vendors, application developers and service providers. For more information about the Integer Wireless Experience Center, which opens this fall in Newport Beach, visit http://pop.to/2c3f.

"For healthcare organizations, wireless is both an opportunity and a challenge," said John Clarey, Integer Wireless CEO. "Wireless provides new options for improving patient care, employee productivity and asset management, but the proliferation of mobile devices and network access points also creates security concerns. Nukona addresses those concerns by enabling healthcare providers to secure smartphone and tablet applications, and protect patient data every step of the way."

"During our beta phase, healthcare IT executives frequently said that Nukona solves a variety of problems created when their nurses and other staff began using smartphones and tablets," said Chris Perret, Nukona founder and CEO. "Integer Wireless was a natural choice for us because they specialize in secure, private, highly reliable cellular and Wi-Fi networks. This relationship gives healthcare providers a powerful new option for ensuring end-to-end security and privacy, from the app through the device and into the network."

About Nukona

Nukona is a mobile management company that enables IT organizations to easily secure, deploy and manage business applications and enterprise data on company-owned and personal mobile devices. Nukona is headquartered in San Diego with offices in San Jose, Calif.  For more information, visit https://www.nukona.com or follow Nukona on Twitter at @nukonainc.

About Integer Wireless

Based in Newport Beach, Calif., Integer Wireless specializes in designing, building and optimizing reliable, highly secure in-building and wide-area wireless networks for healthcare, hospitality, general enterprise, aerospace, corporate campuses, public sports and entertainment venues, retail and government facilities. Over the past 16 years, Integer Wireless has led more than 1,000 cellular, DAS and Wi-Fi projects, including deployments for Apple, Coors Field, Denver Department of Health, Kaiser Permanente, Hoag Hospital, Hyatt, Intel, NASA and Walmart. Integer Wireless partners include Cisco, Corning Mobile Access, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Ekahau and other leading providers of infrastructure, applications and services. This fall, the company will debut the Integer Wireless Experience Center, providing executives with a hands-on opportunity to discover the latest wireless solutions available to meet their industries' unique needs. For more information, visit http://www.integerwireless.com.

Contact:
Laura Abbott
laura.abbott@comunicano.com
+1 203-869-8217

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AT&T Invests in Tennessee Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
AT&T Invests in Tennessee Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience

Plans Call for Addition of New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul in 2011 as Part of Initiative to Drive 4G Speeds, Increase Wireless Network Capacity

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced plans to add and upgrade cell sites across Tennessee as part of its 2011 initiative to deliver the nation's most-advanced mobile broadband experience.

The Tennessee wireless network enhancements are part of AT&T's planned $19-billion investment in its national wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011. The investment will support plans to enable 4G speeds over an increasing portion of the country throughout the year, including the planned initial launch of LTE beginning mid-year and the deployment of enhanced backhaul connections that enable 4G speeds**.

"Tennesseans rely more and more on wireless technology to communicate and to access information whether for personal, social or professional reasons," said Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. "We're working to become the No. 1 location in the Southeast for jobs, and network enhancements like these are beneficial to users while also making our state an attractive place to live, work and play."

Today's announcement builds on the momentum established during AT&T's 2010 wireless investment, when it added new 41 cell sites in Tennessee and upgraded more than 314 existing sites to mobile broadband. From 2008 to 2010, AT&T's capital investment in its Tennessee wireline and wireless networks was more than $1.2 billion.

The 2011 investment also will support the build and upgrade of thousands of cell sites nationwide designed to increase network speed, coverage and reliability for both mobile voice and broadband services. AT&T also plans to install additional radio "carriers" at more than 30,000 cell sites nationally this year, enabling new layers of spectrum capacity to carry larger volumes of mobile broadband traffic. This additional capacity enables AT&T to support rising mobile data traffic volumes, which have increased more than 8,000 percent over the past four years.

"A more advanced mobile broadband experience drives economic growth, stimulates jobs and equips Tennessee businesses to meet the network demands of today and tomorrow," said Gregg Morton, president, AT&T Tennessee. "We've significantly ramped up our wireless investments to enable an experience that offers Tennessee consumers better speed, better reliability and better availability. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network in Tennessee. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."

Across the country, AT&T also continues to drive innovation in network technologies to provide maximum efficiency and performance for customers.  In 2011, AT&T will focus on continuing to enhance its wireless network forecasting capabilities to better predict usage trends and build network capacity to always stay one step ahead of customer need. AT&T also continues to pioneer broadband solutions for high-traffic areas like stadiums and public places, deploying technologies including Distributed Access System networks and AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones. 

"Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere," said Chris Percy, AT&T's vice president and general manager of Consumer & Mobility Markets for Tennessee and Kentucky. "We're investing in and deploying a combination of wireless, Wi-Fi and wired technologies to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience."

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

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Tennessee or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.

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

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

** 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul.  Available in limited areas.  Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Cathy Lewandowski, Office, +1-615-214-5874, Cell, +1-615-804-6241, cathy.lewandowski@att.com

Web Site: http://www.att.com
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First and Only DoD-approved Bluetooth Headset Now Available for Purchase on SteelCloud's GSA Schedule

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
First and Only DoD-approved Bluetooth Headset Now Available for Purchase on SteelCloud's GSA Schedule

ASHBURN, Va., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SteelCloud, Inc.(OTCQB: SCLD) a leading developer of mobility appliance and VMware® solutions, today announced that the Biometrics Associates, LP blueARMOR secure Bluetooth headset is available for purchase through SteelCloud's GSA Schedule.

The blueARMOR(TM) Bluetooth headset represents the first and only commercially available headset that is approved for DoD use.  This high quality blueARMOR(TM) dual microphone headset satisfies all government security requirements concerning Bluetooth vulnerabilities.  It features elevated recording quality, and enhanced noise suppression and echo cancellation.

For ordering information regarding the blueARMOR(TM) Bluetooth headset, refer to SteelCloud's GSA Schedule:

    --  SteelCloud GSA Contract Number: GS-35F-4085D
    --  Special Item Number: 132-8
    --  BlueARMOR Secure Bluetooth Headset MFR Part #: BAL-BA100
    --  Quantity 10 pricing starts at under $167 each, with additional quantity
        discounts available.
    --  Contact SteelCloud at 703-674-5527 or email at sales@steelcloud.com

"Due to security concerns, neither commercial Bluetooth headsets nor automobile hands-free interfaces have been available to our military," said Brian Hajost, SteelCloud President and CEO.  "The new blueARMOR headset has gone through well over a year of rigorous testing and certification to ensure that it meets the government's high standards for security, including encryption and authentication.  While it is widely recognized that wireless headsets improve productivity, justification for blueARMOR will more likely be born out of public safety concerns over distracted driving, which can be positively impacted by hands-free calling."

About SteelCloud

SteelCloud designs and architects specialized appliance and virtual solutions for mobile computing technologies.  The company delivers integrated hardware/software appliance solutions that focus on ease of deployment, policy compliance, and high availability, to commercial and government enterprises.  SteelCloud is a member of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. Over its 24-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.  SteelCloud can be reached at (703) 674-5500.  Additional information is available at http://www.steelcloud.com or by email at info@steelcloud.com.

SOURCE  SteelCloud, Inc.

SteelCloud, Inc.

CONTACT: For Investor Relations, Brian Hajost, +1-703-674-5600, ir@steelcloud.com

Web Site: http://www.steelcloud.com
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S&T Bank Launches Innovative Online Personal Finance Manager

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:56:01 AM
S&T Bank Launches Innovative Online Personal Finance Manager

- SYNC Enables Customers to Manage Accounts from S&T and Other Institutions -

INDIANA, Pa., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bank (NASDAQ: STBA), a full-service financial institution with branch locations in 10 Pennsylvania counties, is pleased to announce the launch of SYNC Online Personal Finance Manager, a Web-based portal that enables customers to manage multiple accounts from a single easy-to-operate interface.  SYNC Online aligns customers' accounts from S&T and any other organization providing online access, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, retirement portfolios, investment accounts and even rewards programs.

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"This is an exciting innovation for S&T's online customers because there are no other Web-based banking platforms in Western Pennsylvania that equal SYNC Online's ease of use and multi-level capabilities," said Todd Brice, president and CEO of S&T Bank.  "SYNC Online bundles everything together into one package.  Our customers can view and manage their S&T accounts and accounts from any combination of other financial institutions."     

SYNC Online presents a customer's full financial portfolio, enabling those who bank with S&T to login and view balances and transactions, track expenses, review credit card statements, manage retirement accounts, plan monthly budgets, and more.

"Every customer is different, so SYNC Online will align with the habits and financial strategy of each user," Brice added.  "It is truly an invaluable tool for our customers to organize and view all of their finances."

SYNC Online is now available to all S&T Bank customers, and is free to S&T Preferred Account holders.  To learn more, please call 800.325.BANK, visit us at http://www.stbank.com, or stop by your local S&T Bank branch.

About S&T Bancorp, Inc.

Headquartered in Indiana, PA, S&T Bancorp, Inc. operates 51 offices within Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties.  With assets of $4.1 billion, S&T Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA.  For more information, visit http://www.stbank.com.

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CONTACT: Rob Jorgenson, +1-724-465-5448

Web Site: http://www.stbank.com
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Priority Sunrise Registration of Chinese, Japanese and Korean ".Asia" Domain Names Begins Worldwide

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Priority Sunrise Registration of Chinese, Japanese and Korean ".Asia" Domain Names Begins Worldwide

Global Brands, Asian Businesses, IDN Registrants, Community Initiatives, Celebrities and Pioneers Invited

HONG KONG, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- DotAsia today launches Sunrise for Chinese, Japanese and Korean Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) registrations (http://www.idn.asia) and announces the opening of the IDN Pioneer Domains Program (http://www.think.asia).  The Pioneer Domains Program is open for any interested applicants to build out the best domains (e.g. http://xn--tlq248c.asia ("trade.asia" in Chinese), http://xn--yckc3dwa.asia ("video.asia" in Japanese),http://xn--o79al52c.asia ("game.asia" in Korean), while Sunrise provides registered businesses, trademark holders and existing ".Asia" domain holders priority to protect their brands in the largest and fastest growing Asian Internet marketplace. Application is not on first-come-first-served basis. Applicants will not be rejected as long as they submit it before the July 20th deadline.

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200808151139.jpg  )

"DotAsia is a driving force for the implementation of IDNs.  Today most Asian users search in native language.  IDN will not only be a natural extension to that, but will help businesses improve their search engine optimization (SEO) efforts to drive traffic from Asia," says Edmon Chung, CEO of DotAsia Organisation.  Chung is a pioneer of IDN technologies and currently co-chairs the two international working groups on IDN Top-Level-Domains and internationalization of domain registration data.

Following the successful ".Asia" Sunrise and Landrush in 2007, which achieved 100% satisfaction from an online survey, over 40,000 auctions and resulted in 0 disputes, DotAsia implements an enhanced and simplified process for the introduction of Chinese, Japanese and Korean names for the ".Asia" top-level-domain (TLD).  Besides trademark and businesses, existing Pinyin, Romaji and Romaja '.Asia' domain holders and IDN ccTLD (country-code TLDs -- .CN / .TW / .HK / .SG / .JP / .KR) registrants are also invited to participate in Sunrise.

The Pioneer Domains Program also supports social initiatives and celebrities to mark their .Asia domains.  "Artists are often targets for abusive registrations, and many do not have a trademark to participate in Sunrise. The Program allows us to work closely with stars like Donnie Yen on 'http://xn--riqx23a85t.asia', Jackie Chan's movie 'http://xn--f6q70qbpc9a.asia' and community initiatives such as 'http://xn--pss78xvo9a.asia ' in support of the upcoming Universiade in China, to protect and showcase the global development of '.Asia'," added Chung.

Media Enquiries:

    Beatrice Chan
    DotAsia
     Organisation
    Tel: +852-2368-8173
    Email:
     beatrice@dot.asia

SOURCE  DotAsia Organisation

DotAsia Organisation

Web Site: http://www.think.asia
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Leading Enterprise Developers Embrace NetSuite Cloud Platform

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:35:01 AM
Leading Enterprise Developers Embrace NetSuite Cloud Platform

Ariba, Citrix Systems, Concur Technologies, Pitney Bowes, Callidus Software and Yammer To Bring New Apps to NetSuite's SuiteCloud Computing Platform

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of "cloud-based" financials / ERP software suites, today announced the latest enterprise-class developers joining with NetSuite to bring new applications designed specifically to leverage the SuiteCloud development platform.  These companies, which include Ariba, Citrix Systems, Concur, Yammer and Callidus Software, are among the largest and most influential names in enterprise computing and strengthen the already extensive roster of independent software developers (ISVs) announcing the development of NetSuite Applications, or SuiteApps, for NetSuite's cloud development platform.

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. 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 cloud-based business applications on top of NetSuite.

"The companies signing on to the NetSuite SuiteCloud are among the biggest, best, and brightest in enterprise computing and cloud thought leadership," said Zach Nelson, NetSuite CEO. "By working with these firms, NetSuite ensures that all of our users can benefit from the newest innovations in high-end enterprise computing, delivered with the economies of scale only the cloud can provide."

Among the enterprise ISVs joining NetSuite are:

    --  Ariba (NASDAQ: ARBA), the leading provider of collaborative business
        commerce solutions. Through the Ariba® Commerce Cloud, NetSuite users
        can seamlessly buy and sell products and services, and manage their cash
        more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Through Ariba,
        NetSuite corporate users will have access to an international community
        of over 500,000 global businesses who use the Ariba Network to
        collaborate around key commerce activities, with streamlined generation
        of purchase orders, sales orders, and invoicing. In addition, Ariba
        makes it easier for NetSuite customers to prepare quotes and proposals
        for other participants in the Ariba Commerce Cloud.
    --  Callidus Software (NASDAQ: CALD), leader of sales performance management
        solutions. The NetSuite and Callidus partnership brings integrated sales
        performance to the cloud, providing solutions that manage the talent
        lifecycle for sales professionals to maximize sales effectiveness. The
        partnership maximizes the benefits of NetSuite's market-leading platform
        and Callidus' on demand Monaco solution to enable businesses to
        seamlessly drive sales effectiveness as part of their CRM and ERP
        investment.
    --  Citrix Systems (NASDAQ: CTXS), leaders of the virtual computing
        revolution. Citrix's OpenCloud Access SaaS identity and access
        management product allows enterprise IT administrators to easily
        integrate cloud applications into the enterprise directory, and make the
        management of user accounts on cloud computing platforms a seamless
        extension of the enterprise provisioning/ de-provisioning process.
        "Citrix recognizes NetSuite's leadership in cloud applications, and
        believes that supporting NetSuite for this type of enterprise directory
        integration, benefits both existing Citrix customers using the NetSuite
        platform, as well as existing NetSuite customers looking for a single
        sign-on and identity management product for their environment," said
        Sunil Potti, VP of Product Marketing for Citrix. "The new NetSuite
        connector gives enterprises using Citrix technologies and subscribing to
        NetSuite the seamless access and user management benefits."
    --  Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), leaders in travel and expense management. By
        announcing new integration between Concur's expense management solution
        via SuiteApp for SuiteCloud, Concur's enterprise platform remains
        available to enterprise customers who choose NetSuite as their ERP
        system of record. The SuiteApp makes Concur data available from within
        NetSuite, pairing the power of Concur's best-of-breed travel & expense
        management solution with the extensive NetSuite platform.
    --  Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) Pitney Bowes is a global technology company
        that provides software, hardware, and services to integrate
        communication channels and enable revenue growth. As a corporate-backed
        Ecommerce venture, Pitney Bowes Ecommerce Solutions offers market-proven
        solutions for international Ecommerce. Pitney Bowes' Ecommerce SuiteApp
        permits leading retailers to sell to international customers, solve
        international Ecommerce challenges, and grow their international
        business.
    --  Yammer (http://www.yammer.com), providers of enterprise social networking that
        offers a secure way for employees to communicate, collaborate and share
        information more easily and efficiently than ever before.  With the new
        Yammer SuiteApp, key business events or updates in NetSuite become
        content in a user's Yammer activity feed, enabling more real time
        collaboration with coworkers around the business processes managed and
        tracked in NetSuite.

For more information about SuiteCloud, SuiteApps and NetSuite's SuiteCloud Developer Network, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/suiteapp. Members of NetSuite's SuiteCloud Developer Network will be represented in force at SuiteWorld 2011, the company's flagship user conference for customers, partners, and developers taking place May 8-12, in San Francisco.

For more information about NetSuite, please visit http://www.netsuite.com. Follow NetSuite's Cloud blog, NetSuite's Facebook page and @NetSuite Twitter handle for real-time updates

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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CONTACT: Mei Li of NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com

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Retrollect Brings View-Master Style Discs Into the Social Media Age

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
Retrollect Brings View-Master Style Discs Into the Social Media Age

Free, New iPhone App includes Twitter and Facebook Integration, Instagram Support

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Retrollect is a free app available for iPhone and Android that enables users to create a visual mash-up of their lives through virtual View-Master style discs. Users grab their photos, tweets and status updates from multiple content sources and seamlessly share their discs on Facebook, Twitter or the Retrollect community - right from the app.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110511/LA99929)

While other applications can push individual pieces of content within one social network, Retrollect allows users to pull content from multiple sources and networks, compile a disc, and then push that disc to multiple social networks. And since View-Master style discs contain multiple items, they tell a more complete story than any single image can.

"Never before has it been so easy to incorporate multiple content types from various media sources - iPhone, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram - to create your perfect visual story," said Adam Sexton, CMO of Border Stylo. "With Retrollect, you're just a click away from sharing your disc with your favorite social network. Sharing photos is great, but sharing a social media narrative via Retrollect is even better."

Whether you're reminiscing about a weekend beach getaway, the great concert you went to last week, or your recent college reunion, what better way to remember than by making a disc of your favorite photos, tweets, and comments and sharing it with your network? If it is worth remembering, it is worth Retrollecting.

Find out more and get the iPhone and Android apps here: http://www.retrollectapp.com/

ABOUT BORDER STYLO

Border Stylo is a well-funded Los Angeles start-up that is dedicated to adding a human element to technology.  In 2010, the company launched its first product, Glass, a browser add-on that allows the user to have contextual conversations directly on top of any web page. It is currently available for the Firefox and Chrome browsers. The company's newest product is Retrollect (powered by the Glass platform), and is available for free download in both the Apple App Store and Android Market.

http://www.borderstylo.com

PRESS CONTACT:
Greg Cardoni
+1 (323) 450-4620
greg@borderstylo.com

SOURCE  Border Stylo

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Berlin Packaging Unveils New Website With Find-It-Fast Product Search

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Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
Berlin Packaging Unveils New Website With Find-It-Fast Product Search

New Community Features Also Provide Interactive Resource for Packaging Professionals

CHICAGO, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin Packaging has launched a new website featuring a searchable online catalog of thousands of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, offering a rich source of stock and proprietary rigid packaging ideas and options for package designers, consultants and brand owners. The site also adds multiple community features enabling packaging professionals to get questions answered, stay abreast of industry trends and leverage packaging to drive business.

The new Product Searchtool enables users to browse, sort and filter thousands of packaging components by product group, material, color, unit of measure, capacity, neck finish, shape, and other features simply by selecting desired attributes from dropdown menus. This find-it-fast capability makes it easy to explore package concepts while also expediting the process of matching available components to specific package needs. Users can also save searches, order samples and request quotes directly from search results.

The new community features include:

    --  Packaging Answers, a forum for asking questions related to topics such
        as product materials, branding, sourcing and industry trends (e.g., How
        many times can a plastic bottle be recycled? What resin is best able to
        handle cold temperatures without becoming brittle?). Questions are
        answered by Berlin Packaging consultants, industry experts or other site
        users.
    --  Packaging Perspectives, a blog addressing industry trends and issues.
        Periodic posts by Berlin Packaging experts cover topics ranging from
        package design and production costs to transportation and
        sustainability.
    --  White Papers, an expanding library of Berlin Packaging-authored articles
        examining best practices that can help brand owners optimize financial
        or operating metrics. Topics are related to packaging but frequently
        apply to the overall business as well. Recent papers include Reducing
        Total Inventory Cost: A Roadmap to Higher ROI, and Partnering for Supply
        Chain Excellence: Three Simple Tests to Improve Performance.

The website also provides information about the company's extensive vertical market solutions and large suite of customer support services ranging from custom package design to global sourcing and beyond.

About Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging is North America's premier Hybrid Packaging Supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures. With over 33,000 available SKUs, over 100 packaging consultants, and more than 80 sales and warehouse locations across North America, the company has the right products, expertise, and geographic proximity to help customers increase their net income through packaging products and services. Berlin Packaging supplies billions of containers and closures annually as well as warehousing and logistics services for customers of all sizes in all industries. It is the only company in its sector to be ISO 9001 certified, to have Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification, and to achieve 99% on-time delivery of its shipments every month for seven years. Related services and specialty product divisions include Studio One Eleven custom packaging and graphic design, Berlin Global sourcing solutions, E3 profit-oriented consulting, Berlin Financial financing for equipment and capital improvements, Dangerous Goods transport, Freund Container & Supply convenience, and Qorpak laboratory supplies. The company can be reached at 1-800-2-BERLIN, http://www.BerlinPackaging.com, and on LinkedIn (Berlin Packaging).

SOURCE  Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging

CONTACT: Jill Schmidt, +1-847-415-9311, jills@sspr.com, or Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com, both for Berlin Packaging

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