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Meru Networks Announces New Solution to Accelerate Smooth Migration of Enterprise Networks from the Wired Ethernet to the New Mobile Edge

Innovative AP400 Mobile Edge access point platform designed to deliver IT comprehensive and flexible multi-function capabilities to securely scale, manage and assure service levels while reducing costs

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Meru Networks Inc., (NASDAQ: MERU), the leader in virtualized 802.11n enterprise wireless networking, today announced the AP400 Mobile Edge access point (AP) platform, the industry's first three-stream 802.11n quad-radio AP platform. Based on a new hardware architecture, the platform is designed specifically to help IT organizations manage a smooth and accelerated transformation of their enterprise edge network from a wired Ethernet switch architecture to the new Mobile Edge. With a maximum total data rate of 1.8Gbps(1) the AP400 Mobile Edge includes Meru's patented virtualized wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to deliver a flexible, software-configurable mobile edge architecture purpose-built for high-performance enterprise mobility, supporting indoor and outdoor use. The platform is optimized to service the new generation of mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Android-based smartphones and tablets, and supports the user's need to access high definition (HD) video, wireless VoIP and other multi-media applications. The AP400 Mobile Edge platform also leverages Meru's patent-pending Orthogonal Array Beam Forming(TM) technology and next generation sub-carrier level beam forming to deliver Adaptive Optimization(TM). This new innovative capability is designed to deliver the highest performance and consistent quality-of-service (QoS) for low-power multi-media mobile devices. The AP400 platform also includes an onboard USB port for adding an additional WLAN radio to provide cellular WAN backhaul capabilities.

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Similar to that of a wired switch, the AP400 Mobile Edge software-configurable platform provides IT organizations a portfolio of multi-function power tools to readily provision, secure and manage their new mobile edge wireless network.  A "WLAN 500" mode can be invoked to optimize the wireless network for maximum capacity, client-density and QoS. Applications that are mission-critical or require highly-secure access can have dedicated spectrum allocated for those purposes. Air Traffic service mode enables predictive network analytics, proactive spectrum analysis and maximum wireless network security. Multiple AP400s can be combined to create a pervasive and seamless mobile edge fabric, simultaneously making available all the spectrum channels over every square inch of the enterprise's facilities that are covered by the APs.

With users' increasing reliance on mobile devices for access to applications, the Ethernet switches used at the access layer are becoming obsolete. Yet many are still demanding costly upgrades, expensive support contracts and time from already constrained IT resources to serve a diminishing subset of their enterprise users.  With a full line of models built on Meru's mobile edge platform, the AP400 platform is designed to drastically reduce unnecessary additional investments in Ethernet switching. The AP400 platform enables IT organizations to rapidly plan and deliver a smooth and seamless migration to a mobile edge for their users, while exploiting their existing investment in installed wired switches through their normal decommissioning lifecycle.

Key Facts

    --  The AP400 platform includes an onboard USB port for adding the optional
        WLAN radio to provide cellular WAN backhaul capabilities. The platform
        when combined with Meru's channel layering architecture delivers gigabit
        bandwidth at every square inch of access point coverage and uniquely
        makes every channel available throughout the enterprise.
    --  The AP400 Mobile Edge software-configurable platform provides IT
        organizations a portfolio of multi-function power tools to readily
        provision, secure, optimize and manage their new mobile edge wireless
        network. The AP400 platform also offers Meru's optional Proactive
        Spectrum Analysis (PSM) functionality. Air Traffic service mode enables
        predictive network analytics, proactive spectrum analysis and maximum
        wireless network security. Applications that are mission-critical or
        require highly, uninterrupted and secure access can have dedicated
        spectrum allocated for those purposes.
    --  Meru's WLAN 500(TM) was implemented to demonstrate Meru's competitive
        advantages in supporting very high densities of mobile devices accessing
        multi-media applications.  Meru's AP400 Mobile Edge platform takes the
        experience of successfully providing interactive service simultaneously
        to 500 mobile voice, video, and data clients in 500 square feet of
        space, and brings it to the average enterprise.  Device density
        situations can destroy network fidelity long before they reach 500
        clients in 500 square feet.  When deployed to solve density problems,
        i.e. WLAN 500(TM) Networking Mode, all radios are enabled with Meru's
        unique coordination, load balancing and band-steering algorithms across
        all APs in the network to optimize throughput so the enterprise can
        avoid a Wi-Fi Meltdown(TM).
    --  With the introduction of the AP400 Mobile Edge platform, Meru is
        introducing the concept of Mobile Application Segregation.  By
        dedicating a single, virtualized channel to a specific application or
        applications, Meru's AP400 platform allows enterprises to provision and
        limit specific applications to designated channels for secure limited
        access for authorized users for certain emergency use, or for peak
        access overload situations. This provides IT organizations with
        additional flexibility for mobile network security and optimization.
    --  By eliminating Ethernet switches and transitioning to Meru's AP400
        Mobile Edge platform, enterprises can significantly reduce their wired
        LAN and switch closet costs with fewer management points, no switches to
        upgrade in the future and less power consumption.

Supporting Quotes

Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president and distinguished research fellow, Yankee Group

"Enterprises are becoming more mobile by the day. The workforce is no longer attached to their desks accessing applications via a wired connection. Optimizing mobile devices and providing a flexible and reliable network from anywhere will be the next challenge on the IT horizon, forcing enterprises to rethink the way the network edge is designed. Meru is offering enterprises a clear migration path to a new wireless edge with the introduction of the AP400 platform, while enabling much needed cost savings and a more efficient workforce."

Ihab Abu-Hakima, president and CEO, Meru Networks

"With the number of mobile devices having no wired Ethernet port capability about to exceed those devices with Ethernet ports, the paradigm shift from traditional wired switch LANs to the new mobile edge is coming at the enterprise faster than expected. Enterprises need a migration path and the tools to help them reach the end goal. The AP400 Mobile Edge platform was designed for exactly this transformation; with the added advantage of eliminating businesses' dependence on what we believe are soon to be obsolete, expensive wired switches. By architecting an all-wireless edge based on the AP400, enterprises can address a wide variety of network challenges from managing the accelerating growth in numbers of mobile devices, to optimizing secure mobile application access and performance - all while easing management complexities and significantly reducing their wired LAN costs."

Availability

The AP400 Mobile Edge AP platform is scheduled to be available in the second half of 2011.  To learn more about the AP400 platform and the future of enterprise networking, join our webinar on Thursday, May 5 to learn more about this exciting new technology.

About Meru Networks

Founded in 2002, Meru Networks develops and markets a virtualized wireless LAN solution that cost-effectively optimizes the enterprise network to deliver the performance, reliability, predictability and operational simplicity of a wired network, with the advantages of mobility.  Meru's solution represents an innovative approach to wireless networking that utilizes virtualization technology to create an intelligent and self-monitoring wireless network, and enables enterprises to migrate their business-critical applications from wired networks to wireless networks, and become all-wireless enterprises.  Meru's solutions have been adopted in major industry vertical markets, including education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and retail.  Meru is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.  For more information, visit http://www.merunetworks.com  or call (408) 215-5300.

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Meru Networks expectations, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies, including, but not limited to statements regarding Meru's ability to help IT organization manage a smooth and accelerated transformation from a wired Ethernet switch architecture to the Mobile Edge, service the new generation of mobile devices, deliver the highest performance and consistent quality of service for mobile devices, and reduce investment in Ethernet switching and wired LAN costs with less management points. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in Meru Networks' documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Meru Networks as of the date hereof, and Meru Networks assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Meru Networks is a registered trademark of Meru Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) Based on maximum data rate of 450Mbps per radio, on all four radios.

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    Neila Matheny                      Ingrid Ebeling/Elaine Chen
    Engage PR                          Market Street Partners

    (510) 748-8200, ext. 215            (408) 215-5658
    nmatheny@engagepr.com              ir@merunetworks.com

SOURCE  Meru Networks, Inc.

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Cobra Electronics Hits the Road with Cool Gadgets as Sponsor of Coast-to-Coast gdgt live Tour

Company Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation Previewing Suite of New Mobile Electronics Devices in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles

CHICAGO, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ: COBR), celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2011 as a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning consumer and mobile electronics, today announced its support of the coast-to-coast 2011 gdgt live tour. The next stop on the tour takes place from 7-10 p.m. on May 6th at The Metreon City View in San Francisco, California.  Members of the public are invited to register for this free event at http://www.features.gdgt.com.

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As a gdgt live sponsor, Cobra will preview its expanding array of exciting new CE and mobile electronics products to members of the press community, as well as gadget-loving consumers.  The company will showcase its award-winning Cobra iRadar product, the industry's most advanced in-car smart detection system, providing users with safety, peace-of-mind, and near real-time safety information updates.  The system is comprised of an advanced radar/laser detector that uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate with the Cobra iRadar app, which is a free download for smartphones.  When connected, the app displays radar/laser alerts, allows the user to control detector settings, and alerts the driver to upcoming photo enforcement areas using the AURA(TM) Camera & Driving Hazard Database.  Cobra iRadar is currently available for iPhone®, iPod® touch, and Android(TM) devices.

Journalists and tech enthusiasts are invited to experience Cobra's entire lineup of exciting new CE and mobile electronics innovations at the following gdgt live events across the country:

    --  San Francisco, May 6th
    --  New York City, June 21st
    --  Chicago, September 16th
    --  Los Angeles, October 28th

Throughout the nationwide gdgt live tour, Cobra will also demonstrate Cobra PhoneLynx(TM); an innovative and affordable device that allows users to place and receive cell phone calls on any landline phone system.  With Cobra PhoneLynx, consumers can eliminate their landline phone service in favor of their mobile phone, while retaining the comfort and convenience of their home phone system.  Cobra PhoneLynx requires no connection other than an electrical outlet, and involves no fees of any kind - saving consumers hundreds of dollars per year.

The company will also preview its forthcoming Cobra Tag(TM) device; a clever alarm and loss prevention system that consists of a smartphone app paired via Bluetooth to a small key fob device.  A Cobra Tag sensor is attached to the user's keys, purse, computer bag, or any other valuable item that requires protection.  The Cobra Tag system monitors the distance between the phone and tagged items and produces an audible alert if they become separated.  In addition, the Cobra Tag app can record the GPS location and the time of day the items became separated and sends this information to a pre-configured contact list via email, text message, or even to a linked Facebook or Twitter account.

For more information on the Cobra iRadar Detection System, please visit http://www.CobraiRadar.com, and learn more about Cobra PhoneLynx at http://www.CobraPhoneLynx.com.

About Cobra Electronics:

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte &Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com.  Follow Cobra on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or like us at http://www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.

    Media Contacts:
    Stephen Drusano             Chris Kooistra
    Skyya Communications        Cobra Electronics
    (212) 969-1777              (773) 307-8386
    stephen.drusano@skyya.com   ckooistra@cobra.com

SOURCE  Cobra Electronics Corporation

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Buy More Than Just a Ticket Through Ticketmaster.co.uk

LONDON, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster UK, a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) company, today announced the continued success of its e-commerce initiative to extend merchandise 'add to order' and new basket functionality on Ticketmaster.co.uk, the UK's leading destination for live entertainment tickets.

As part of the latest redesign and improvements to Ticketmaster.co.uk, we have successfully been working with event organisers, venues and artists to sell more than just tickets for their events. We are enabling our clients to additionally sell non-ticket merchandise items such as: music, DVD's, books, catalogues and programmes alongside tickets. Our customers are shown the various merchandise options available to them while selecting tickets and can then add the merchandise to their purchase, paying for everything in a single transaction.

A code based redemption system streamlines the fulfilment process and enables us to work with any retail or fulfilment partner. After the purchase has been made an email is sent to the customer with a unique code and website address to launch and redeem the product direct from an in-house or third party store.

The full potential of this incremental offering to fans was realised when tickets went on sale exclusively through Ticketmaster UK for this year's T4 On The Beach. Fans attending the event were given the option to purchase exclusive merchandise with their ticket, a branded T4 Beach Bag and T-Shirt, which is delivered to them before the event. This means fans do not need to queue when they arrive to collect their items and also reduces the resources needed by the event organisers on the day. The online purchasing process is seamlessly combined, allowing customers to simply add the additional items to their ticket order and then pay for everything in a single transaction. Items can be made available for customers as an 'add to basket' option or 'bundled' together with the initial ticket selection.

"Working with Ticketmaster has given us the ability to make exclusive merchandise available to our T4 On The Beach fans at the same time as they buy their tickets and we have seen an incredibly high uptake on this option", said Rebecca Turner, Consumer Brands Manager, Channel 4. "It was important to us that the process was simple and easy to use for the fan and Ticketmaster has definitely delivered."

This opportunity is not restricted to music concerts and we are extending this initiative with our clients across the live entertainment sector.  For example, working with Disney's The Lion King at London's Lyceum Theatre, Ticketmaster has helped customers purchase merchandise before they arrive at the venue. Customers can purchase items including a special edition CD and souvenir brochure with their event ticket and then collect it at the venue on the night using Ticketmaster TicketFast tickets which are then scanned at the merchandise stand. The process is entirely seamless from start to finish, ensuring a smooth consumer experience.

Chris Edmonds, Managing Director Ticketmaster UK, said: "Ticketmaster.co.uk is already the most popular destination for live entertainment tickets, but our clients want to be able to offer their consumers more than just a ticket to events and by working with us they can now package their tickets with a wide variety of extra event or artist related items. The consumer benefits from a fully integrated purchasing process and can often get their hands on some exclusive merchandise. This is the latest in a number of important e-commerce initiatives that we intend to deliver to benefit our clients and consumers alike".

About Ticketmaster:

With operations spanning 19 countries, Ticketmaster is the world leader in event ticketing and ranks among the top five eCommerce sites globally.  Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.

SOURCE  Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment

CONTACT: Jon Wiffen, PR Manager of Ticketmaster UK, +44 20 7344 4000, Jon.Wiffen@ticketmaster.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.Ticketmaster.co.uk

Siemens Brings its Global Centre for Urban Sustainability to London

MUNICH and LONDON, May 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     The Mayor of London and Siemens are to create a unique centre in
Newham, East London, where city experts and high-tech engineers will work
side by side.

    Siemens AG intends to bring its global Centre of Competence for cities to
London and create a joint 'think tank' with the city of London where
international, high-tech engineers and London's city experts will work
together side by side. "Our London-based centre for urban sustainability will
be the flagship of our new Sector Infrastructure & Cities. We will bring
Siemens engineers and a wealth of global city expertise to our landmark
building, creating a win-win situation for London," said Siemens President
and CEO Peter Löscher. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "Siemens'
commitment to London is a thumbs up for the skills our city has in green and
other sustainable technologies. With this global electronics and engineering
giant's plans for their new centre far advanced we will do all we can to
bring together the capital's invaluable expertise with Siemens' amazing pool
of international technology pioneers."

    Siemens AG intends to be a leading participant in the dynamic growth of
cities and infrastructure investments. Therefore the company has formed a new
sector spearheaded by a global Centre of Competence located in London. In
addition to offices for city planners and engineers, Siemens plans to host a
major, state-of-the-art, exhibition on sustainable urban development at the
centre, which will be open to the public, as well as hosting conferences in
its 300-seat auditorium and providing facilities for visitors including a
shop, restaurant and café.

    Siemens has raised the building's credentials to the highest standards
available. Groundwork has already started at the site with plans to construct
an All Electric Building - meaning no fossil energy for the building will be
required. The Siemens centre will be a substantial landmark - it will cover
an area of 3,687m2, in two dramatic, crystal-shaped sections. Siemens has
invested more than GBP30 million into the centre to make sure it will meet
the highest building standards - such as the LEED "Platinum" and the BREEAM
"Outstanding" for sustainable design and construction. The building will be
embedded in a smart grid and will include charging stations for e-vehicles.
It will make use of solar power, ground source heat pumps, energy-efficient
lighting and a closed water cycle. It is due to become operational and open
to the public by mid-2012.

    Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electronics and
electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare
sectors. For over 160 years, Siemens has stood for technological excellence,
innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. The company is the
world's largest provider of environmental technologies. More than one-third
of its total revenue stems from green products and solutions. In fiscal 2010,
which ended on September 30, 2010, revenue totalled EUR76 billion and net
income EUR4.1 billion. At the end of September 2010, Siemens had around
405,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet
at: http://www.siemens.com.

Source: Siemens AG

Contact details: Jörn Roggenbuck, Siemens AG, Tel: +49(89)636-33581, Email: joern.roggenbuck@siemens.com; Anne Keogh, Siemens plc, Tel: +44(0)1276-696312, Mobile: +44(0)7808-823545, Email: anne.keogh@siemens.com

Diskeeper Provides Licensed Trade Charity an end-to-end Solution for Servers, Storage Solutions and Desktops

LONDON, May 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Senior I.S. Manager Adrian McGarry of The Licensed Trade Charity took
time out to give some great feedback on the benefits his organisation has
experienced since installing Diskeeper(R) data performance software
throughout the company.

    Adrian states "We run many applications from current versions of
Microsoft products and Adobe products, to more obscure software for
curriculum teaching and learning. We run IBM X series servers with IBM DSR
SAN's, on volumes as large as 2Tb, on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems."

    He further comments "From super-large volumes, to end user desktops, the
degradation in performance was crippling, due to the high defragmentation we
were experiencing!"

    The registered trade charity, which also runs two independent schools,
found Diskeeper provided a complete solution and summarized as follows:

    "Diskeeper Corporation was able to provide an end-to-end solution, with
centrally deployed products catering for all our servers, storage solutions
and desktops. Solutions including fragmentation prevention on-the-fly with
IntelliWrite, to the massive volume handling of the Titan Defrag Engine, have
improved performance and productivity throughout our organization."

    The Titan Defrag Engine(TM) technology available in Diskeeper Enterprise
Server is the most powerful defrag engine ever built, eclipsing even the
previous technology leader - the Terabyte Volume Engine(R) technology. Titan
was specifically developed for the largest data volumes ever created, rapidly
managing volumes up to 20 terabytes and more. But even if your volumes are
smaller, Titan Defrag Engine is perfect for mission-critical servers
requiring instantaneous online defragmentation, throughout the day.

    About Diskeeper Corporation - Microsoft Gold Partner

    Innovators in Performance and Reliability Technologies(R):
CIOs, IT Managers and System Administrators of Global Fortune 1000 and Forbes
500 enterprises rely on Diskeeper(R) performance software to provide
unparalleled performance and reliability to their business laptops, desktops
and servers. Diskeeper 2010 includes the breakthrough IntelliWrite(R)
fragmentation prevention technology. V-locity(R) 2.0 virtual platform disk
optimizer for VMware ESX and Hyper-V eliminates the barriers to full virtual
efficiency and maximum I/O performance on virtual servers. Diskeeper
Corporation further provides real-time data protection and real-time data
recovery with Undelete(R) data recovery software (http://www.undelete.com).
InvisiTasking(R) technology enables any process to run completely invisibly
in the background, fully tapping the power of otherwise unused idle resources
(http://www.invisitasking.com).

    (c) 2011 Diskeeper Corporation. All Rights Reserved.,
Diskeeper, V-locity, Undelete, InvisiTasking, IntelliWrite, Terabyte Volume
Engine, Titan Defrag Engine, real-time data protection and real-time data
recovery and Innovators in Performance and Reliability Technologies are
trademarks owned by Diskeeper Corporation. All other trademarks are the
properties of their respective owners.

Source: Diskeeper Corporation Europe

Contact: Dorian Culmer, Email: d.culmer@diskeeper.co.uk, Phone: +44(0)1293-763-060

Spring Championship of Online Poker Returns to PokerStars From May 8-22

DOUGLAS, Isle Of Man, May 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     It's just a few days until the 2011 Spring Championship of Online Poker
(SCOOP) (http://www.pokerstars.com/scoop/) gets under way this coming Sunday,
exclusively at PokerStars - the world's largest poker site.

    This year's SCOOP promises the best poker action available for all
bankrolls, with 38 events set to take place at low, medium and high stakes -
a total of 114 tournaments. The festival lasts for 15 days from May 8-22 and
features a total guaranteed prize pool of $25 million.

    The series culminates in the $10,300 Main Event on May 22, which boasts a
guaranteed prize pool of $2.5 million, with at least $500,000 awarded to the
tournament champion!

    But that's not all - this year's SCOOP also includes:

    - Event buy-ins from $5.50 to $25,500

    - $25,000,000 in tournament guarantees

    - Special custom SCOOP watches for event champions

    - A Player of the Series (
http://www.pokerstars.com/scoop/player-of-the-series/) leaderboard, where the
top three finishers win prizes

    - FPP and micro stakes qualifying satellites, starting from as little as
5 FPP or $0.25

    - 50% player reload bonus up to $200 (
http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/promotions/reload-bonus)

    - Daily live Inside SCOOP (http://www.pokerstars.tv/) webcast, featuring
news and expert analysis from the tables

    For complete details on SCOOP, as well as the complete schedule, please
visit: http://www.pokerstars.com/scoop/. A printable two-page schedule can be
downloaded on the website, and calendars for Google and Outlook are also
available for download.

    SCOOP is now entering its third year and has crowned many champions,
including members of Team PokerStars Pro. Last year Team PokerStars Pro Jose
"Nacho" Barbero took down the high stakes Fixed Limit Hold'em, while in 2009,
Jude "j.thaddeus" Ainsworth, won close to $1 million for triumphing in the
high stakes No Limit Hold'em Main Event.

    Barbero said: "I can't wait for SCOOP to start. There are so many
tournaments, with buy-ins to suit every bankroll. Winning my first title last
year was a dream and I'm determined to get a second one over the next couple
of weeks."

    SCOOP Reload Bonus

    Between now and the start of SCOOP on May 8, PokerStars will also be
offering a 50% reload bonus. That means that players can deposit up to $200
(or equivalent in EUR, GBP or CAD $) and will receive half that again in free
money as they play.

    Players should enter the bonus code "SCOOP" when they deposit into
existing PokerStars accounts. They then have from the deposit time until May
31 to earn the required number of VPPs (VIP Player Points) to release the
bonus.

    Inside SCOOP

    This year SCOOP will also be featured in a new exclusive web broadcast
called "Inside SCOOP", which will air daily on PokerStars.tv.

    The 30-minute magazine show, hosted by Big Game commentator Joe Stapleton
and EPT commentator Nick Wealthall, will offer all the news and analysis from
the tables.

    The show will include interviews and discussions with PokerStars Team
Pros and Team Online, as well as SCOOP champions old and new. Viewers and
players can get involved via live chat, Facebook and Twitter, and can also
win PokerStars swag and tournament buy-ins in regular competitions.

    The SCOOP highlights show will air from May 9 - the day after the series
gets under way - through to May 24, at 10pm GMT (5pm ET) every night.

    The Daily Bigs

    In the lead up to SCOOP, PokerStars' popular regular daily MTTs have been
relaunched as The Daily Bigs with increased guarantees:

    - 12.00 (ET) The Big $22 ($25k GTD) - previously $20k

    - 13.00 (ET) The Big $109 ($50k GTD) - previously $45k

    - 14.00 (ET) The Big $11 ($50k GTD) - previously $40k

    - 15.00 (ET) The Big $55 ($100k GTD) - previously $90k

    The launch of The Daily Bigs is supported by a 'play three and get a
SCOOP entry free' promotion. Any player that participates in at least three
of these tournaments at a single buy-in level before the first SCOOP event on
May 8, will receive a free entry of equivalent value to SCOOP (NB: only one
free SCOOP ticket per person).

    About http://www.pokerstars.com:

    PokerStars.com is the world's largest regulated gaming operator and poker
site, with more than 44 million members. It's the first choice of the world's
top players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else, and with the
best security online. More hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com than any
other site; that's over 60 billion hands and more than 375 million
tournaments played.

    PokerStars.com operates worldwide under license from the Isle of Man
government. Recent additions to the PokerStars family include PokerStars.fr,
which operates in France under the French government license, as well as
PokerStars.it, which operates in Italy under the Italian government license,
and PokerStars.ee, which operates in Estonia under the Estonian government
license.

    PokerStars.com stages some of the biggest online poker tournaments in the
world, including the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) and the
Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), and is the official sponsor of
some of the biggest live poker tournaments in the world, including the
European Poker Tour (EPT), the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) and the
UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT).

    PokerStars.com is also home to a team of sponsored players known as Team
PokerStars Pro. This elite group of players travel the world competing in
international tournaments. For a complete list, visit the Team PokerStars Pro
home page.

Source: PokerStars

Contact: Mark Stuart +44-20-73193051; press@pokerstars.com

Retailigence to Partner with Universal Business Listing to Bring Product Inventory to Search Platforms

Retailers of all sizes to have easy management of product information and availability for Web, Mobile and Social networks

PALO ALTO, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Retailigence (http://retailigence.com) and Universal Business Listing (http://www.UBL.org) today announced an agreement to enable businesses to deliver product inventory data to web and mobile search engines.

UBL will connect its business customers with the Retailigence platform which gives them increased access to online and mobile marketing capabilities.

"Our SMB customers have been particularly challenged when it comes to their products being 'found' by shoppers," said UBL President Chris Travers. "This partnership will extend our business profile syndication to a new range of dynamic data to help retailers be found organically in local product searches."

Mobile shoppers use Retailigence-powered apps on their smartphones to do product searches in real-time. Being found in these highly relevant and local searches means customers with intent to purchase will be driven to retailers' doors.

"Both our companies have an interest in improving the visibility of businesses in the fast growth local search environment," said Retailigence's Vice President of Business Development, Nitin Gupta. "Having accurate business listings and current product inventory fully exposed to online and mobile shoppers is essential to be competitive today. We now make this possible for companies of all sizes and budgets."

Retailigence will also be offering its clients the UBL business listing submission services which ensure company profiles are accurate and detailed across search engines, directories, social networks and 411 directory assistance. UBL also provides reporting on listing presence and reputation management related to business locations.

About Universal Business Listing

Universal Business Listing, based in Charlotte, NC, is a service of Name Dynamics Inc (NDIX.pk). UBL provides the most effective way for SEO providers, advertising agencies and interactive marketers to help their customers distribute their business details across search engines, online Yellow Pages directories, 411 directory assistance, social networks and mobile devices. The company also offers reputation monitoring tools and a variety of premium submission services. For more information, visit http://www.ubl.org.

About Retailigence:

Retailigence is based in Palo Alto, CA, and is funded by well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firms Quest Venture Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and 500 Startups, LLC. The company's founding team has extensive background and experience in retail, technology and data systems integration. Founded in 2009, the company facilitates the path to purchase and drives foot traffic to retail stores.  Retailigence aggregates retailers' location-based inventory data onto its Data as a Service platform and makes it available to the mobile and web app ecosystem through a single API.  The platform supports any mobile or web application on any mobile OS through its open API, with the goal of providing platform-independent shopping data to consumers and brand management combined with analytics for local retailers.  For more information, visit http://www.retailigence.com.   

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions. Our ability to achieve the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully centralize and consolidate various support functions, in addition to general economic conditions, operating results, market acceptance of our solutions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made in accordance with "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and no assurance can be given that the future results that are the subject of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE  Name Dynamics Inc

Name Dynamics Inc

CONTACT: Chris Travers, +1-212-933-9865, info@ubl.org, Nitin Gupta, +1-650-887-4617, nitin@retailigence.com

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

iMap®Weather Radio App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Now Available

New weather warning tool helps individuals prepare for the dangerous storm season upon us with early, location-based text and voice alerts right on their mobile device

iMap®Weather Radio App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Now Available

New weather warning tool helps individuals prepare for the dangerous storm season upon us with early, location-based text and voice alerts right on their mobile device

NORMAN, Okla., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Decision Technologies, Inc., a global leader in providing state-of-the-science weather detection, alerting, and forecasting systems, today announced the availability of the iMapWeather Radio App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This groundbreaking warning system provides information on life-threatening weather - from tornadoes to floods to hurricanes - on a mobile device, going beyond traditional weather radio broadcasting services with advanced features, such as the ability to "wake up" when danger approaches, instant voice and text alerts and real-time video.

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"Think of the iMapWeather Radio app as a highly advanced weather radio right on your mobile device - a key tool to being prepared for dangerous weather," said Mike Eilts, President and CEO of WDT. "With iMapWeather Radio, users receive precise location-based alerts of severe weather coming their way, acting as an early warning to help individuals and families seek safety. And, because the app is available on 3G capable devices like the iPhone and iPad, users still receive vital information when the power goes out and TV and radios can't be turned on."

iMapWeather Radio

The iMapWeather Radio app offers the following key safety features:

    --  Precise Alerts: iMapWeather Radio provides more precise alerts than
        those offered by the existing services, sending alerts only if the
        device or saved locations fall inside a watch/warning polygon.
    --  Follow Me: When on the go, users automatically receive an alert if they
        move into an area under a watch/warning.
    --  Friends and Family: With iMapWeather Radio, users can pinpoint up to
        five locations for the app to follow. This allows the user to ensure
        that their friends and family, whether at school, out of state, at a
        ballgame, etc., are safe as well.
    --  Battery Life: The application is designed to conserve your battery life
        even while using GPS.
    --  Audio: iMapWeather Radio provides audio alerts in the form of beeps
        followed by a brief description of the alert type - 24 hours a day.
    --  Video: In markets where local media partners participate, users can get
        streaming video of severe weather coverage.

Pricing and Availability

The iMapWeather Radio app is available for $9.99 from the App Store on all iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch . It will also be available at the Android app store for Android devices later this year.

About Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT)

WDT's iMap® services provide dynamic interactive and mobile weather mapping solutions for the world's leading local media and Internet companies. WDT is a global leader in providing state-of-the-science weather detection, nowcasting, and forecasting systems. WDT maintains operational and international offices in Norman, Oklahoma, and Atlanta, Georgia. Corporate websites: http://www.wdtinc.com and http://www.weatherforensics.com.

SOURCE  Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.

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Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Monica Rohleder of Signal Rock Communications, +1-847-606-1973, monica@signalrockcomm.com

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

Parkmobile USA, Inc. and CARTA Launch Pay by Phone Parking in Chattanooga, TN

With the launch of Parkmobile, Patrons of CARTA are now able to conduct their parking transactions by mobile phone at designated locations in Chattanooga.

ATLANTA, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today their revolutionary new service will be implemented at CARTA surface lots located in and around the downtown Chattanooga area.  Customers will now be able to pay for parking with their cell phone with an option of using Parkmobile's native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry smartphones.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/CL86065LOGO )

"Parkmobile is excited to launch our Pay by Phone Parking service in Chattanooga, TN," said Greg Stormberg, COO of Parkmobile USA, Inc.  "We are very pleased that CARTA has chosen Parkmobile for our ability to create value through our parking payment technologies, while at the same time enhancing the customer experience through our industry leading Pay by Phone solutions.   We believe this alliance is another example of Parkmobile's position as the leading provider of parking payment technologies in the parking and transportation industry."

"We are excited to bring the pay by cell technology to Chattanooga," said Brent Matthews, Director of Parking at CARTA.  "Parkers are going to be able to pay and get to their destinations quicker.  This is the first step as CARTA continues to implement new technologies to make downtown parking more convenient and accessible."

To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at http://www.parkmobile.com. Once registered, motorists can use a mobile app, the internet, or a toll free phone call, 800-280-4146 to pay for parking.  After setting up the account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone.  Motorists can also select the option to receive text message alerts and reminders.

For additional information and locations, please visit: http://www.parkmobile.com/us.

About Parkmobile

Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end solutions for digital parking.  The firm's product offerings include cashless mobile payments for on and off street parking, digital parking permits, and real time enforcement.

About CARTA

Unlike many other public transportation authorities, CARTA is more than just bus transportation. CARTA operates the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world; the Downtown Electric Shuttle with one of the largest fleets of electric buses in the United States; parking garages in Downtown Chattanooga with convenient access to the Shuttle system and Care-A-Van, a curb-to-curb service for people with disabilities.

SOURCE  Parkmobile USA, Inc.

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Parkmobile USA, Inc.

CONTACT: Brent Matthews, Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), Director of Parking, +1-423-692-1411, brentmatthews@gocarta.org; Tina Dyer, Parkmobile USA, Inc., +1-770-818-9036, +1-770-818-9039, tina.dyer@parkmobileglobal.com

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

Purple(TM) Continues to Level the Communications Playing Field

Campaign focuses on fast, easy and free communications for deaf individuals leveraging new technologies

ROCKLIN, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Communications(TM), Inc. (OTC: PRPL) ("Purple"), a leading provider of innovative communications for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, announced today their campaign launch focusing on Purple Video Relay Services (VRS).

"We are committed to providing the highest level of communication solutions for our customers and employees," said President and CFO John Ferron. "I have never been more proud or excited to be a part of Purple."

Using existing communication technology traditionally reserved for hearing individuals, like cell phones, Purple develops free communications software designed to make communications among deaf and hard-of-hearing people with hearing people easier and more convenient using a PC, Mac®, iPhone® 4, iPad® 2, iPod touch® and Android(TM) devices. 

"I use Purple VRS every day, and I remember before Purple, I actually had to plan when I was going to make or receive a call," said Mark Stern, vice president of technical program management. "Early on, Purple recognized emerging technologies would give us a platform to achieve this type of easy communications, and I'm proud that we continue to be a leader in leveling the communications playing field."

Purple's campaign also introduces deaf and hearing actors, Kristin A. Richter, Richard C. Kerrigan and John Byron Robinson, who explore "day in the life" situations using Purple VRS. A series of videos gives the audience a peek inside the life of Heather and Tony (played by Richter and Robinson), highlighting the versatility Purple products and services provide.

"Hearing people never have to worry about missing a moment, unlike our customers, who before Purple, couldn't just pick up their cell phone or use an iPad 2 in the middle of the grocery store and call home because they forgot which salad dressing to buy," said Director of Inside Sales Diana Herron. "These are things hearing people take for granted - Purple doesn't."

To experience a day in the life with Purple characters Heather and Tony, and learn more about Purple VRS, please visit http://www.purple.us/dayinthelife.

Twitter-Friendly Quotes

@PurpleComm is an innovative leader in making communications fast, easy & free - http://j.mp/kWtHjj @dianaherron06. #VRS

"If I forget something at the store, I can call home. Before @PurpleComm, I couldn't" - http://j.mp/kWtHjj @dianaherron06. #VRS

Meet the #Deaf actors @PurpleComm cast in "Day in the Life" video series - http://j.mp/kWtHjj. #VRS

About VRS

Video Relay Services (VRS) provides deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and business owners a means to communicate over video telephones and other technologies with hearing individuals in real time using American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters.

About Purple

Purple Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of on-site interpreting services, video relay and text relay services, and video remote interpreting, offering a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of its customers. Purple's vision is to enable fast and easy communication between people, inclusive of differences in abilities, languages or locations. For more information on the company or its services, visit http://www.purple.us. Purple, P3 and the Purple logo are registered trademarks of Purple Communications, Inc. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor

The statements contained in this news release that are not based on historical fact - including statements regarding the anticipated results of the transactions described in this press release - constitute "forward-looking statements" that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (i) our ability to integrate the businesses and technologies we have acquired; (ii) our ability to respond to the rapid technological change of the wireless data industry and offer new services; (iii) our dependence on wireless carrier networks; (iv) our ability to respond to increased competition in the wireless data industry; (v) our ability to generate revenue growth; (vi) our ability to increase or maintain gross margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources; and (vii) difficulties inherent in predicting the outcome of regulatory processes. Such risks and others are more fully described in the Risk Factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Purple Communications(TM) is not obligated to update and does not undertake to update any of its forward-looking statements made in this press release. Each reference in this news release to "Purple," the "Company," or "We," or any variation thereof, is a reference to Purple Communications(TM), Inc. and its subsidiaries.

SOURCE  Purple Communications

Purple Communications

CONTACT: Purple Communications, Theresa Hong, Theresa.Hong@purple.us, +1-916-663-6828; or Andy Lange, Andy.Lange@purple.us, +1-904-834-4517

Web Site: http://www.purple.us

Use Your Mobile Phone to Receive Alerts on Approaching Storms

Global Alert Network's Free Mobile App Alerts Users to Storms and Other Approaching Natural Disasters in Real Time

ATLANTA, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the South still reeling from the devastating effects of last week's tornados, the need for effective and actionable communication during a storm has never been more apparent.

Global Alert Network (GAN) is 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.

Scott Hughes, President of Global Alert Network, stated "While weather radios are essential for every home in tornado alley, there are times when you're just not around it to hear the warning.  The one device that is with people everywhere they go now is their mobile phone. Our alerts are literally with you wherever you are, delivering up to date important local weather warnings and emergency information."

More than 1,500 alerts were sent out to the southern part of the country last week warning residents of the impending tornados. Global Alert Network works with content provider AccuWeather.com, a company that provides users all over the world with the best possible weather forecasts and warnings.

"What makes this application unique is that it initiates automatically - much like a ringtone - and plays the alert without the need for the consumer to interact with his or her mobile phone," continued Mr. Hughes. "Alerts are geo-targeted to the user's location to provide timely, accurate information about weather, traffic conditions and certain emergency alerts." 

Traffic, weather and emergency notifications are the channels that are currently available on the Global Alert Network platform.  The Company plans to expand its content channels to include entertainment, sports and news.

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

goby Launches Personalized Recommendation Engine for Your Weekend

New iPhone app recommends great local experiences based on your personal interests.

BOSTON, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- goby.com, the nationwide activity and events search engine that hooks people up with things to do in their free time, has launched the next generation goby iPhone app: the fun feed.  The fun feed is a personalized recommendation engine for discovering great local experiences, anywhere, anytime.  "With the goby fun feed we're launching a new mobile service that knows who you are, where you are, and what you are interested in, and delivers great recommendations from goby's phenomenal wealth of content," said CEO Mark Watkins.  "We're answering the eternal question: what are we going to do this weekend?"

"Amazon revolutionized shopping recommendations by telling you about similar products others have purchased. Pandora's unique musical recommendation engine tells you about songs and artists similar to ones you like. goby is bringing the power of personalized recommendations to your weekend. Drawing on our core content engine and wealth of categorized, hyperlocal experiences, we help you find great things to do. Because goby understands you and your interests, we can produce personalized discovery, on demand, every weekend," explained Watkins.

The goby fun feed connects to users' Facebook profiles, determines their interests and composes a feed of activities from goby's massive collection of hyperlocal data.  With just one tap, users are presented with a set of tailored recommendations for things to do today, this weekend, or the coming week.  The fun feed can be manually configured without Facebook as well.  Users can add musical artists, museums, venues or any of goby's hundreds of categories to their feed.  goby has also made it possible to set up multiple feeds to keep rock music recommendations separate from bike trails.  The feeds come with configurable alerts, so goby app users never miss their favorite artists when they come to town.

goby's personalized recommendations are powered by goby's massive content pool that covers 350 categories of events and activities for every zip code in the United States.  Covering everything from hiking trails to gallery exhibits to local library events to electronic music festivals, goby provides great recommendations to people from all walks of life, anywhere in the United States, whether they are in their hometown or away on a vacation. Because goby is not dependent on crowd-sourced results, the app works as well in small and medium sized towns as it does in New York City, San Francisco or Boston.  Social sharing features are built in so that users can easily communicate what they are up to or plan outings with their friends.

"Our free time is one of our most precious possessions," said Watkins. "goby's new release is designed to help busy, active people make the most of their free time."

Download the goby app for free here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goby/id362484137.

About goby

goby (http://www.goby.com) is an inspiration engine focused on exploring new things to do with your free time, from taking a unique vacation to creating this weekend's adventure. Rather than hopping from site to site, trying to make sense of it all, you simply tell goby What, Where and When and goby surfaces the best results the Web has to offer, organized in a way that's easy to understand and use. Launched in 2009 and based in Boston, goby is a privately held company whose investors include Flybridge Capital Partners and Kepha Partners.

CONTACT:
Emily Baillieul
(617) 913-9802
press@goby.com

SOURCE  goby

goby

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

Verizon Teams With Dialog Axiata to Expand Global IP Network Reach and Offer Private IP Network Capabilities in Sri Lanka

Deployment of International Packet-Optical Transport Platform Gives Global Enterprise Customers Enhanced Performance for Their Communications

NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Multinational corporations can take advantage of a new network alliance Verizon has formed with Dialog Axiata PLC that will expand Verizon's Private IP network capabilities to Sri Lanka.

The joint agreement allows Verizon to join with Dialog Axiata to service large-enterprise customers in Sri Lanka, which becomes the 16th Asia-Pacific country in which Verizon offers its Private IP services.

Verizon and Dialog Axiata will use a technology called packet-optical transport platform (P-OTP) to extend Private IP services to Sri Lanka. P-OTP is a robust and economical platform that integrates a combination of connection modes, enabling Verizon to create the manageable and scalable capabilities required to support the growing demand of packet-based services. This network platform gives multinational customers an opportunity to receive end-to-end global Private IP services from the growing business region of Sri Lanka to the rest of the world.

"Sri Lanka is an increasingly important market to our global enterprise customers," said Yali Liu, Verizon director of network planning and engineering.  "Our agreement with Dialog Axiata enables our customers to use Private IP services for their business needs in Sri Lanka."

Verizon Private IP customers benefit from six classes of service (CoS), which enable latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and video, to receive priority over applications such as email. Private IP's ability to prioritize applications and to provide advanced reporting tools for network and application performance to the desktop and user level makes the offering an ideal global platform for business communications and day-to-day operations. The new P-OTP node will help enable Dialog Axiata's corporate customers in Sri Lanka to experience resiliency and enhanced performance when using the Private IP communications services.

Suresh Sidhu, Dialog Axiata's group chief officer-enterprise and global business, said, "We are privileged to team with and provide expertise in Sri Lanka to Verizon, a company with consistent customer-centric focus. Together we will offer great opportunity for global customers to come on board by using reliable, cost-effective solutions that enable them to be competitive in the markets they choose to serve."

The Sri Lanka node will be an extension of Verizon's global network. With the Sri Lankan economy - particularly business-processing outsourcing and other key industries -- poised to grow rapidly over the next decade, the network alliance enables Verizon to serve a wide spectrum of business customers and provide them with seamless connectivity via customized solutions. The new platform also enables 24/7 connectivity, which global business requires.   

Dialog Axiata will continue its metro Ethernet project in Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka, placing fiber-optic cabling directly into business premises. During the last three years, fiber has been installed in key business sections of Colombo, which has enabled Dialog Axiata to provide end-to-end seamless connectivity. The reach of Dialog Axiata's domestic network includes its MPLS network around the country and fully redundant connectivity to business premises via fiber and wireless solutions.

Verizon is a global leader in driving better business outcomes for enterprises and government agencies. Verizon delivers integrated IT and communications solutions via its high-IQ global IP and mobility networks to enable businesses to securely access information, share content and communicate. Verizon is rapidly transforming to a cloud-based "everything-as-a-service" delivery model that will put the power of enterprise-class solutions within the reach of every business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com.

About Dialog Axiata PLC

Dialog Axiata PLC, an ISO 9001 certified company, is a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad. The company operates 2.5G and 3/3.5G Mobile Communications networks supporting the very latest in multimedia and mobile Internet services. Dialog has the distinction of being the first 3G operator in South Asia to commence commercial operations. Its local coverage spans all provinces of Sri Lanka, while international roaming is provided in over 200 destinations. Dialog Axiata, the largest and fastest growing cellular service in Sri Lanka, serves a subscriber base in excess of 6.7 million Sri Lankans.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 104 million total connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com. 

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Linda Laughlin, +1-918-590-5595, linda.laughlin@verizon.com; or Dialog Axiata, Darshana Abayasingha, +94 773 330 320, darshana.abayasingha@dialog.lk

Computer Lab International Launches All-In-One Thin Clients

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Lab International, Inc. (CLI, Inc.) the innovative leader in thin computing-based software and hardware solutions, today announced the launch of two high performance All-In-One Thin Clients.

IA1903 All-In-One is equipped with a dual core Intel Atom D525 processor.  Capable of PC performance with all the benefits of Thin Client manageability this AIO is a refresh to the wildly successful IA1902.  The sleek design presents a clean and professional look in a compact form factor.

The All-In-One IA2103 combines the benefits of a thin client with the form factor of a Resistive Touch Screen LCD. The impressive performance and power efficiency is wrapped in a sleek and stylish case with a rugged and reliable resistive touch screen.

"A natural fit in the medical field the IA1903 has standard VESA mounting capabilities for rooms or hard to fit spots. If space is a concern -at nurses' stations, in patient rooms and admitting-  the All-In-One compact design maximizes the available area and does it with an elegant look. Even power consumption has been improved with an average medical cart battery life of 10 hours the IA1903 will easily last well over a full shift" said Joe, Ryan, Director of Sales.

The All-In-One form factor provides tremendous benefit and flexibility to an enterprise looking to embark on a thin client project. By adding a fully manageable CLI All-In-One device to a roll out, IT administrators are able to bring more users benefits of thin clients with the amazing price point. Solving the issues of space constraints the IA1903 and IA2103 is a zero footprint solution that can seamlessly integrate into a new or existing thin client deployment.

The IA2103 is scheduled to be available on May 25th while the IA1903 is shipping now.

Computer Lab International was founded in 1981 with headquarters for Sales, Technical support and US engineering in Placentia, CA. Additional worldwide facilities include a state of the art (ISO 9002) manufacturing and engineering facility located in Taiwan as well as regional sales offices throughout the United States. CLI has been the successful market innovator, first with IBM compatible modular terminals, then the first Ethernet text terminal supporting TCP/IP, and now the leader with Windows Based Terminals. Distribution is handled through an extensive network of Computer resellers and VARs on a worldwide basis.

CONTACT:
Jason Marshall
Director of Technology
Computer Lab International
714-572-8000
jason.marshall@computerlab.com

SOURCE  Computer Lab International, Inc.

Computer Lab International, Inc.

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

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Escalation Now Available on Xbox LIVE

New Blockbuster Map Pack Raises the Bar with Five New Maps, an All-Star Cast, and an All-New Zombie Music Track from Avenged Sevenfold

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Call of Duty: Black Ops is set for a second strike on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network with Call of Duty®: Black Ops Escalation, the newest content pack, now available for download worldwide.

With 2 billion hours played and counting, Call of Duty: Black Ops consistently draws millions of gamers around the world online every day. Escalation's four new multiplayer maps and unprecedented Zombie experience, featuring famed director George A. Romero, Robert Englund, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Michael Rooker and Danny Trejo, and an original music track from Avenged Sevenfold titled "Not Ready to Die," will continue this global phenomenon.

The Escalation content pack's new multiplayer maps include:

    --  "Hotel," where players battle it out on the roof of a Cuban luxury hotel
        and casino against the vivid backdrop of old Havana
    --  "Convoy," which delivers intense, close-quarters combat at the scene of
        an ambushed U.S. military convoy
    --  "Zoo," which sets gamers on an eerie ride through an abandoned Soviet
        Russian Zoo with danger at every turn
    --  "Stockpile," which pits players in a remote Russian farm town, housing
        secret WMD facilities
    --  "Call of the Dead," Escalation's Zombie experience that assembles a
        zombie-carnage dream team to fight against a new and undefeatable zombie
        horde menace, all set in the dark, ice-covered isles of Siberia.

"We took the community's feedback to heart, and the result is five of the most creative and varied maps we have ever made," said Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. "'Call of the Dead' is an homage to the great horror films that have inspired the team and represents a deep commitment to our Zombie fans.  Being able to collaborate with such talented artists and musicians was an absolute honor and thrill for everyone involved.  We think the fans are going to go crazy over it!"

"We're all huge fans of each other's work and have been talking with Mark and his team at Treyarch about creating something special," said Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows.  "So when the opportunity came together to do 'Not Ready to Die,' it was a natural fit.  We're stoked to be part of 'Call of the Dead'."

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation pack is available first on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1,200 Microsoft Points.  To celebrate the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation, Activision and Treyarch today are hosting a "Grudge Match" on Xbox LIVE at Treyarch for ultimate Call of Duty bragging rights.  Basketball superstars Deron Williams of the New Jersey Nets and Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings will lead teams in a head-to-head match-up featuring members of the Treyarch development team and Call of Duty: Black Ops fans.

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language.  For additional Call of Duty updates and information, visit us on the web at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops, http://www.facebook.com/codblackops, and also via Twitter @Treyarch.  Treyarch will host a Double XP weekend beginning Friday, May 6th.

"Not Ready to Die," the  new single by Avenged Sevenfold, is now available for download on the  iTunes store : http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=433328681.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

Call of Duty and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kyle Walker, PR Manager of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-424-744-5677, kyle.walker@activision.com

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

AT&T Strengthens Mobile Coverage in Cattaraugus County

New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network

NAPOLI, N.Y., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new cell site that is expected to enhance coverage for customers in Napoli, East Randolph and along Route 242. 

The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive innovation and extend its mobile network. It is also part of our ongoing investment to build the networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable AT&T's customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.

"More than ever before, customers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues," said Hal Lenox, president, AT&T New York. "We're working to make this possible by investing in new wireless coverage in Cattaraugus County. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. 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."

"Our goal is pretty simple: We want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, surf the Internet or keep your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager, AT&T Upstate/Western New York. "As part of the Napoli and East Randolph communities, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage to help drive growth in the local economy, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."

AT&T's mobile network is based on the Global System for Mobile (GSM) standard, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers data roaming in 200 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.

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

For more information about AT&T's coverage in New York or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

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

** 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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T, +1-973-775-1321, Ellen.webner@att.com

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

Business Travel Requires New Breed of International Travel Agents

RHCI Launches Business Travel Services for VIP Corporate and Leisure Travel

CHICAGO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet has ushered in an era of do-it-yourself travel booking where business travelers make their own flight and hotel arrangements to important industry conferences and client events. Many are now convinced that only they can find the best deals and travel management for themselves. Are travel agents needed?

"While the Internet has given many travelers a sense of confidence over their travel plans, self-service is the last thing that comes to mind when disruptions happen to itineraries," says Rob Hard, publisher of BusinessTravelDestinations.com and owner of RH Communications, Inc. (RHCI), a Chicago-based services firm that specializes in travel.

When these situations happen, travelers are reminded that customer support has diminished in just a few short years. Many business travelers are stranded, waiting for automated updates from airlines, crowding in airports, or listening to hold music for hours. "These situations require advanced travel logistics and people who know how to respond immediately," Hard says.

Unpredictable Factors Impact Business Travel

To say that natural disasters wreak havoc on international travel is an understatement, often lasting for weeks if not months: earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, pandemic outbreaks, blizzards, wildfires and other situations that seem to happen when least expected.

Strikes by airline employees can also become the proverbial 800 pound gorilla that can keep planes grounded. "And we shouldn't overlook strikes by their suppliers. During Christmas week last year, travelers slept at Charles de Gaulle airport as they waited for a supply of de-icer from the U.S. This, because employees of the French supplier of de-icer were on strike," Hard explains.

The fluctuating cost of travel is another factor impacting business travel, baffling industry experts and seasoned travelers alike. Fuel prices, ancillary fees and destination taxes create unpredictable ripples. And it seems that the strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar hasn't hit the radar yet, but it should because that contributes significantly to the cost of travel.

Find a Good Travel Agent

"Even though technology for corporate travel booking has been embraced with domestic travel, we believe that many small and mid-sized organizations should keep a separate travel agency to manage their international needs," Hard advises. "That's because they know travel disruptions impact travelers and business priorities, contributing to losses for the bottom line."

This is also why RHCI teamed up with New York-based Smart Flyer, a member of the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Network, in an alliance to provide VIP corporate and leisure travel services to U.S. and international destinations.

RHCI Business Travel Services considers budgets, schedules and preferences to ensure savings and productivity. Our philosophy is that travel advisors should maintain relationships with airlines and hotels. They should be part of distinguished networks. And they share their personal travel expertise.

When unexpected travel situations happen - beyond the everyday travel nuisances caused by weather, security and airline delays - good travel agents will pound away on the keyboards and reach out to their airline and hotel contacts to provide their clients with fast solutions.

But for those who travel internationally, and many executives and managers do, travel management should be handled by RHCI Business Travel Services.

About Us

BusinessTravelDestinations.com is the premier international site that explores the unique needs of business travelers and business events. Our portfolio includes EventVenuesDirectory.com and EventJobsBoard.com. RHCI Business Travel Services is affiliated with a business travel agency that is part of the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Network to provide VIP corporate and leisure travel services throughout the U.S. and internationally. Contact us at client.support@rhcommunications.com.

CONTACT: Rob Hard, +1-312-663-4800, client.support@rhcommunications.com

SOURCE  BusinessTravelDestinations.com

BusinessTravelDestinations.com

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

Matrox M9188 Octal Graphics Card Drives Japan's First Multi-Monitor Digital Art Board

MONTREAL, May 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - M-Series graphics card flawlessly displays picture perfect images and
videos across six 60" pivoted screens

    Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that Dentsu, one of the world's
largest advertising agencies, used the Matrox M9188 PCIe x16 multi-display
octal graphics card to drive a six-monitor, portrait-oriented digital signage
installation in Tokyo Midtown. The Matrox M9188 board was the only solution
to meet their strict performance and multi-display criteria, and today
shoppers, residents, and passers-by benefit from a truly unique art and
advertising platform at resolutions of 1080x1920 per display.

    Dentsu looked to build Japan's first Digital Art Board (DAB), a
revolutionary digital signage display designed to be part art exhibit, part
advertising tool. Hiring Content Interface Corporation (CIC) to manage the
installation, the interactive digital multimedia system developer chose the
Matrox M9188 graphics card to serve as the display engine for the DAB based
on its multi-display flexibility and stability. Supporting six 60" high
resolution folding screen monitors in portrait mode, the M9188 flawlessly
displays both images and video content across an astonishing 6480x1920
desktop. Unlike other graphic cards tested, the Matrox M9188 also offered the
Matrox PowerDesk software suite that delivers advanced desktop management
features including Bezel Management, which ensures the seamless display of
images across multiple monitors.

    "Audiences are thoroughly impressed by the quality and clarity of the
DAB," comments Hao Le, President, Content Interface Corporation. "Finding a
graphics card that could display high-quality video across six super-high
resolution displays in portrait mode was critical to the success of this
project. The Matrox M9188 met all our requirements where others failed."

    To read the complete story, visit
http://www.matrox.com/digital_art_board_Matrox_M9188.

    About Matrox Graphics Inc.

    Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for
professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing,
and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in
industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Founded in 1976,
Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with
representation and offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

    For more information, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics or contact
Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com.

Source: Matrox Graphics Inc.

Stephen Choi, PH: +1-514-822-6000 x2540, Email: schoi@matrox.com

Fastest Orbitz Facebook® Fans Fly Free

Orbitz Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Relaunch of Facebook Fan Page by Flying 100 Travelers to Las Vegas

CHICAGO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) today announced the redesign of its Facebook Fan Page making it easier for travelers to stay "In the Know" about cool new places to go, special deals, and exclusive giveaways in a social atmosphere with other travelers.  In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Orbitz and the relaunch of new the fan page (http://www.facebook.com/orbitz) for the next 10 days, 10 travelers will receive free round-trip airfare to Las Vegas with the booking of an MGM hotel during the Orbitz Fans Fly Free promotion(1).

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"The new additions to the Orbitz Facebook Fan page allow us to better engage with consumers and build a community of travelers in a way that mirrors the actual experience of travel - interactive, social and fun," said Sam Fulton, Senior Vice President, Retail, Orbitz Worldwide.  "Our innovative use of social media to promote Orbitz as a premier place to book travel follows the launch of the Facebook Send social plug-in which allows travelers to easily share and solicit feedback on hotels from relevant friends or groups."

The redesigned Orbitz Fan Page is launching with new "Are You In The Know?" and "Fans Fly Free" pages.  The "Are You In The Know" page includes unique ideas on where to go and where to stay from Orbitz destination experts, interactive weekly polls, fun Q&A, and travel themed photo galleries.  The Fans Fly Free page will change frequently with the launch of each new promotion/sweepstakes. It also includes exclusive giveaways available only to Orbitz Facebook fans.

Fans Fly Free Promotion

Get ready for slots, shots, secrets and sins.  Are you one of our fastest fans?  Now through May 13, Orbitz is giving away 100 free round-trip flights to Las Vegas to the first 10 fans each day that book a hotel room for two or more nights with a participating MGM property.  Here's how it works:

    1. "Like" Orbitz on Facebook.
    2. Grab the exclusive Fans Fly Free to Las Vegas promo code on the Fans Fly
       Free page from May 3 through May 13, 2011.
    3. Search for your favorite MGM Resort in Las Vegas for travel by October 1,
       2011.
    4. If you are one of the first 10 customers to apply the promo code to your
       participating hotel booking, you will see "Your promotion code has been
       successfully applied."
    5. If your promotion code is accepted, winners will receive an e-mail with
       all the details on how to redeem their prize.
    6. Too late? Check back every day throughout the promotion period for a new
       code.

(1) For complete terms and conditions visit the Orbitz Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/orbitz and click on the "Fans Fly Free" link.

What's Happening on the Orbitz Facebook Fan Page Now:  Which celebrity do you want to travel with?  Find out the Orbitz Fan Favorite and cast your vote.  Also, view the hottest celebrity hotels and affordable alternatives.  And, don't miss details on upcoming 10th anniversary travel giveaways.  Only available to our special Orbitz Facebook fans.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

About Orbitz.com

Orbitz.com (http://www.orbitz.com) is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book a broad array of travel products, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages.  Since launching its Web site to the general public in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the largest online travel sites in the world and has led the industry with innovations including Flight Price Assurance, Hotel Price Assurance and Total Price hotel search results. On Orbitz.com consumers can search more than 80,000 suppliers worldwide including airlines, hotels and car rental companies.  Orbitz.com is owned by Orbitz Worldwide.  Stay connected to Orbitz.com with sale alerts, exclusive promotions and engaging conversations by following Orbitz on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/orbitz), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/orbitz) and the Orbitz Travel Blog (http://www.orbitz.com/blog).

About Orbitz Worldwide

Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products.  Orbitz Worldwide owns a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com) and the Away Network (http://www.away.com).  Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution (http://corp.orbitz.com/partnerships/distribution) delivers private label travel solutions to a broad range of partners including many of the world's largest airlines, and Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed corporate travel solutions for corporations.  For more information on partnership opportunities with Orbitz Worldwide, visit corp.orbitz.com.  Orbitz Worldwide uses its Investor Relations website to make information available to its investors and the public at http://corp.orbitz.com/investors.  You can sign up to receive email alerts whenever the company posts new information to the website.

SOURCE  Orbitz.com

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Orbitz.com

CONTACT: Marita Hudson Thomas,  Director, Public Relations, +1-312-260-8304, marita.hudson@cheaptickets.com

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

CMU's Classroom Salon Uses Social Networking to Tap Collective Intelligence of Online Study Groups

Innovative App Is Key Element In New Learning Model for At-Risk Youths

PITTSBURGH, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking their cue from social media, educators at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a social networking application called Classroom Salon that engages students in online learning communities that effectively tap the collective intelligence of groups.

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Thousands of high school and university students used Classroom Salon (CLS), http://www.classroomsalon.org/, this past academic year to share their ideas about texts, news articles and other reading materials or their critiques of each others' writings. With the support of the Next Generation Learning Challenges initiative, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, CLS will be used in an innovative experiment at the University of Baltimore to see if it can help students who are in danger of failing introductory courses or otherwise dropping out of college.

"Sites such as Facebook and Twitter have captured the attention of young people in a way that blogs and online discussion forums have not," said Ananda Gunawardena, associate teaching professor in the Computer Science Department, who developed CLS with David S. Kaufer, professor of English. "With Classroom Salon, we've tried to capture the sense of connectedness that makes  social media sites so appealing, but within a framework that that allows groups to explore texts deeply. So it's not just social networking for the sake of socializing but enhancing the student experience as readers and writers."

In CLS, class members can read assigned texts and then annotate them with online editing tools. These observations can then be shared with the group using CLS's novel interactive tools, which can highlight "hot spots" that spark discussion within a document, cluster similar comments and identify which comments are most influential.

"Studies show that people working in teams are able to arrive at better and more creative solutions than people working alone, and this is particularly true in reading and writing tasks. However, that collective effort is difficult to achieve in formal education settings," Kaufer said. "Class time is limited and most online course management systems tend to be driven by the instructor's questions. Classroom Salon, by contrast, makes possible more genuinely student-centered collaborative work."

Carnegie Mellon students discuss how they use CLS in this YouTube video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4u5YcE0VPU.

All students can benefit from the kind of collective intelligence CLS makes possible, but Kaufer and Gunawardena suggest that at-risk students may benefit the most because CLS also can easily be used to personalize instruction for specific individuals and groups.

That idea will be tested in a new program, funded by a $250,000 grant through the Next Generation Learning Challenges initiative. Nancy Kaplan, professor and executive director of the School of Information Arts and Technologies at the University of Baltimore, working with collaborators at Carnegie Mellon, will combine CLS and materials developed for Carnegie Mellon's Open Learning Initiative, http://oli.web.cmu.edu/openlearning/, with traditional face-to-face instruction to create a sustainable social learning model.

The researchers will see if this new approach will help students at the University of Baltimore, an urban, open-admission institution where about half of the incoming students fail to graduate within eight years. Many are first-generation college students who attend part-time, come from low-income families, and require remedial math and writing courses.

Gunawardena and Kaufer also are exploring the commercial potential of CLS through Carnegie Mellon's Project Olympus, a program that bridges the gap between research and the marketplace by providing faculty and students with start-up advice, incubator space and business connections. The National Science Foundation, Innovation Works and the Heinz Endowments have supported the development of CLS.

About Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon (http://www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 11,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon's main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California's Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. The university is in the midst of a $1 billion fundraising campaign, titled "Inspire Innovation: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University," which aims to build its endowment, support faculty, students and innovative research, and enhance the physical campus with equipment and facility improvements.

SOURCE  Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University

CONTACT: Byron Spice, +1-412-268-9068, bspice@cs.cmu.edu, or Shilo Raube, +1-412-268-6094, sraube@andrew.cmu.edu

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

Online Tool Helps Youth Baseball Players Choose League-Approved Bats

Eastbay launches baseball selector and bat guarantee to ensure customers aren't stuck with the wrong bat

WAUSAU, Wis., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concerned you just might purchase a youth baseball bat, only to arrive at practice and discover it's illegal to use that bat in your league? It could happen. Which is why Eastbay has launched an online Bat Selector platform. The Bat Selector is easy to use -- it allows users to select their league and age group then provides users with a wide selection of league-approved and age-appropriate bats. The Selector even accounts for California high school regulations that differ from the rest of the country, and provides rulebooks for all youth baseball leagues (excepting the American Legion Baseball league).

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The Bat Selector chooses league-approved bats for the following youth baseball leagues:

    --  Babe Ruth Baseball
    --  Cal Ripken Baseball
    --  Little League Baseball
    --  High School Baseball
    --  American Legion Baseball
    --  College Baseball
    --  ISF Softball
    --  SSUSA Softball
    --  USSSA Softball
    --  NSA Softball
    --  ISA Softball
    --  ASA Softball
    --  ASA Fastpitch
    --  High School Fastpitch
    --  College Fastpitch

Approval lists for high school and youth baseball and softball bats have been changing rapidly. Both National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS) and Little League organizations placed a moratorium on composite-barrel baseball bats due to a change in performance levels throughout the life of the bat. Little League -- which governs competitive play for youth from Tee Ball for five-year-olds to Big Leagues for 16-18 year olds -- was joined by Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken leagues in this moratorium.

In light of these changing approval lists, Eastbay now also offers a Bat Buy Guarantee. If a customer purchases a bat from Eastbay and the bat loses league approval within three months of purchase, the customer will receive an Eastbay GiftCard for the purchase price of the bat.

About Eastbay, Inc.

Eastbay is a leading supplier of athletic footwear, apparel and sports equipment featuring top athletic brands such as Nike, Reebok, Under Armour, Jordan and more. Established in 1980 to meet the performance needs of high school and college athletes, our retail arena includes men's, women's and kids' athletic shoes and clothing. Eastbay is a division of Foot Locker, Inc.

SOURCE  Eastbay, Inc.

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Eastbay, Inc.

CONTACT: Sean Cummings of Eastbay, scummings@eastbay.com

Kobo Users Get Hands-On, Industry-First Experience With BBM-Based Social Reading Application at BlackBerry World Conference

Kobo Social eReading App for BlackBerry Smartphones Showcased at BlackBerry World

TORONTO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry World 2011, booth #359 -- Kobo, a leader in global eReading, announced that a pre-release version of their highly anticipated social reading application will be demonstrated at BlackBerry®World(TM).  The app, which provides BlackBerry® smartphone users with the industry's first social eReading experience, was showcased during the BlackBerry World 2011 General Session on May 3.  BlackBerry World attendees will also get a chance to learn more at Kobo's booth #359 in the Solutions Showcase May 3-5.

The new BBM(TM) (BlackBerry® Messenger) Social Platform (currently available in beta), enables developers to build applications that take advantage of a BlackBerry smartphone's social aspects as well as the push architecture of the BlackBerry® platform.  Using the flexibility of the BBM Social Platform, Kobo engineers have developed the first social reading application - the Kobo eReading App for BlackBerry smartphones - that brings readers the ability to leverage their social communities in real time to shape reading selections and eBook purchases.

Using the Kobo application, readers can easily:

    --  Find out which of their BBM friends have the book(s) they're considering
        buying
    --  Chat with friends in real-time about which books they have in common in
        their lifetime digital libraries
    --  Browse friends' libraries to discover books that may be of interest
    --  Control privacy and visibility settings to choose who sees their digital
        library

"Developing a social eReading app for the BBM Social Platform fits perfectly with our strategy to ignite social interaction among readers, providing a new highly engaging dimension for the passionate reading community," said Todd Humphrey, EVP of business development, Kobo. "Our integration with BBM is a powerful new way for consumers to share their love of reading with friends, their extended families and everyone in their BBM social network.  It gives readers a fun, easy and exciting way to dive deeper into reading."

"BBM is actively used by over 43 million users and is a leading social platform for communication and collaboration," said Tyler Lessard, VP Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion. "We are excited to be working with Kobo to extend the social experience of BBM to their eReading application, allowing users to further connect with their BBM contacts over common reading interests."

In addition to showing the industry's first social eReading experience on a BlackBerry® smartphone, Kobo will demonstrate its eReading app on the BlackBerry® PlayBook(TM) tablet at the BlackBerry World conference.  Kobo's eReading application comes pre-loaded on the BlackBerry PlayBook.

Kobo has created an overall eBook solution that provides consumers the freedom to read anytime, anyplace, and on any device, with more than 3 million users and customers worldwide.   In addition to its expansive online eBook catalogue with the world's broadest selection of latest releases, favorites, limited editions and classics, Kobo offers locally merchandised English language stores in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.  The company has also recently announced plans to expand into Europe with localized stores in Germany, Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands.  Kobo is in a strong position to move forward in a competitive market, recently closing a $50 million (CDN) funding round of new capital to support European expansion, new eReading solutions and reading initiatives embraced by the company.

About Kobo, Inc.

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

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.  RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

    Contact:  Karina Tang/Kourtney Schepman
              Rogers & Cowan
              212.445.8419/310.854.8168
              ktang@rogersandcowan.com
              kschepman@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  Kobo

Kobo

Gogobot Integrates Facebook Places and Foursquare Check-ins

Social travel recommendation site Gogobot creates digital scrapbook of people's favorite places from Facebook and Foursquare

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogobot, a social travel site that connects users with friends via social networks for personalized travel advice, has integrated with Facebook Places and Foursquare, allowing millions of their users to capture and log their check-ins to generate a digital travel scrapbook.  Integrating check-ins from the two largest location based services further enables Gogobot to create one of the most comprehensive travel recommendation engines in world.

With the new integration, anyone planning a trip, whether they are looking for the best boutique hotel in Las Vegas, or a bistro in New York's West Village, can see which places are most popular among their friends based on their reviews, places they've been, as well as their check-ins on Facebook and Foursquare.

In addition, Gogobot now lets users capture their check-ins automatically in their Gogobot Passport, allowing them to effortlessly build and share digital "collections" of their favorite restaurants, hotels and travel spots with their friends. Gogobot allows users to enhance these check-ins on the site by adding star-ratings, reviews and personal photos - creating a lasting and highly visual chronicle of their favorite places. 

"Location based services made it infinitely easier for millions of people to capture and share their favorite places with friends in real time.  With this integration, Gogobot now gives the game of 'checking-in' with Facebook or Foursquare both meaning and context, transforming check-ins into a visually stunning record of all the places you have been," said Travis Katz, Gogobot co-founder and CEO.  "Millions of people love to check-in and share great restaurants, shops, bars, and now by creating a virtual scrapbook of your favorite places, Gogobot makes the process of discovering and sharing travel advice much easier and more fun."

In just over three months since launching to the public, Gogobot users have shared more than 350,000 places they have been with their connections on Gogobot.  The site won the prestigious 2010 Crunchie Award for best design, and offers one of the richest collections of travel photos on the internet, with more than 100,000 high resolution images.

About Gogobot

Gogobot (http://www.gogobot.com) is writing a new chapter in online travel where friends, not strangers, are the key to creating extraordinary travel experiences.  Launched in beta in November 2010, Gogobot helps people tap into their personal networks via Facebook and Twitter to easily get and share travel advice. Gogobot partners with HomeAway, Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak and Priceline to enable users to book their vacations directly from the site.  Gogobot's founders were key to the early success of MySpace and Yahoo Answers and are now bringing this deep understanding of the social web to travel. The company is backed by Battery Ventures, Google CEO Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors and MySpace founder Chris DeWolfe. Gogobot is based in Menlo Park, California.

SOURCE  Gogobot

Gogobot

CONTACT: Diana Dozier, +1-646-217-0431, gogobot@groupsjr.com

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

Omni Hotels & Resorts Launches Lodging's First Fully Integrated Facebook Booking Tool

Luxury Hotel Brand Gives Guests another Great Reason to be a Fan!

IRVING, Texas, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Hotels & Resorts officially launched a brand-wide Facebook reservations tool today which enables brand fans and others to book and confirm a reservation without ever leaving the Omni Facebook wall.  Fans are able to shop Omni properties and secure their stay, all while logged onto the top social networking site.  Visitors will also be able to have a live chat with an Omni reservations agent while on Facebook to address any questions they may have while booking a room.  Once a reservation is made through Facebook, guests will receive their usual confirmation information via email and members of the Select Guest loyalty program are able to view the reservation through their online profile, including via mobile applications.   

This is the first fully integrated Facebook booking tool among all major hospitality brands and is the latest example of Omni Hotels & Resorts aggressively adapting to the evolving digital landscape.  In 2003, it became the first luxury hotel brand in the U.S. to offer complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms for members of its Select Guest loyalty program and in public spaces.  In 2007, the brand introduced ORION from GBCblue, an online ordering system allowing guests to take care of a variety of needs, including room service orders, without ever looking away from their smart phone or laptop.  Omni was also among the first to launch online check-in (2007), and a variety of mobile tools (2009), including Apple and BlackBerry apps.

"We wanted to make this process truly turnkey for travelers wherever they want to book a reservation," said Tom Santora, chief marketing officer of Omni Hotels & Resorts.  "Our new Facebook tool gives guests another level of ease and convenience."

To book a package on Facebook visit facebook.com/omnihotels and click on the "Book a Room" tab on the left side of the page.  Guests can also visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni. Follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at twitter.com/omnihotels or at twitter.com/omnihotelsPR.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts

Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences that take guests on "A Total Departure" to 50 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America.  From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options.  Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's "Power of One" associate empowerment program.  The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations such as J.D. Power and Associates, which ranked Omni as "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" in its 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study(SM).

    Media Contact:                      Agency Contact:
    Caryn Kboudi                       Laurel O'Connor
    972-871-5625,                       loconnor@webershandwick.com,
     ckboudi@omnihotels.com             469-375-0265

SOURCE  Omni Hotels & Resorts

Omni Hotels & Resorts

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

Lindt Invites Consumers to Share Life's Sweetest Moments

New Promotion Offers Consumers the Opportunity to Capture Memories with Lindt Classic Recipe and Kodak

STRATHAM, N.H., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt and imaging innovator Kodak are teaming up to introduce the Classic Recipe "Share Life's Sweetest Moments" sweepstakes, offering consumers a chance to create, capture and share sweet moments with premium chocolate and photography.  With Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation and wedding season fast approaching, it is the perfect time to enjoy and savor classic moments with loved ones and delicious indulgences, such as Lindt's Classic Recipe bars.

Photos have always been a great way to capture memories, and last year alone, more than 60 billion photos were shared on Facebook*.  As a reminder to consumers to capture their sweet memories, Lindt created the "Share Life's Sweetest Moments" sweepstakes.  Now through August 31, 2011, consumers can visit LindtClassicRecipe.com for the chance to win a grand prize package from Lindt and Kodak, along with various instant-win prizes.  The grand prize package includes a one year's supply of Lindt chocolate, a Lindt gift basket, $2,000 cash for a family portrait session and several KODAK Products, including the KODAK EASYSHARE C195 Digital Camera, KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera and KODAK PULSE 10" Digital Frame.  The daily instant-win prizes include Lindt Classic Recipe bars, KODAK Camera and video products, and other premium Lindt offerings.

"Life's sweetest moments are always better when shared, and we are pleased to help consumers capture sweet moments that can be enjoyed for years to come," said Thomas Linemayr, president and CEO of Lindt USA.  "Our Lindt Classic Recipe bars offer smoother, creamier experiences that are perfect for sharing with others."

"Kodak is pleased to partner with Lindt USA on this sweet offer to consumers," said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak.  "KODAK Digital Cameras make it easy for consumers to capture and share all of life's moments.  And with the Kodak's exclusive Share Button, you can tag pictures or videos directly on the camera for automatic upload to your favorite social networking sites."

The Lindt Classic Recipe bar collection is made with the world's most exceptional, premium chocolate for extraordinary richness and smoothness.  Embodying the passion and craftsmanship of the Lindt Master Chocolatiers, each bar contains the perfect blend of only the finest ingredients. Lindt Classic Recipe bars are offered in several flavor varieties, including Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, Almond, Raisin & Nuts, and White Chocolate.

For more information about the "Share Life's Sweetest Moments" sweepstakes and Lindt Classic Recipe, visit LindtClassicRecipe.com.

About Lindt & Sprungli

Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprungli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 100 countries. Lindt & Sprungli operates eight production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs 7,400 worldwide.  Lindt USA operates more than 40 retail stores in the U.S.and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels.  For more information on Lindt, visit http://www.lindt.com.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.  To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.  More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery--join today at http://www.kodakgallery.com.  Choose from the widest selection of KODAK Digital Cameras, All-in-One Inkjet Printers, Pocket Video Cameras and more at http://store.kodak.com.

* http://mashable.com/2011/02/14/facebook-photo-infographic/

SOURCE  Lindt USA

Lindt USA

CONTACT: Jessica Lappen, +1-617-939-8313, jlappen@coneinc.com

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

American Airlines Becomes the First North American Airline to Test Streaming Inflight Entertainment

American to Enhance Customer Connectivity with Inflight Streaming Video and Expansion of Wi-Fi to Virtually Entire Domestic Fleet

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, today secures another industry first. American is the first North American airline to begin testing the new inflight streaming video product from Aircell which will offer the airline's customers a brand-new, innovative inflight entertainment option. The new product will allow customers to wirelessly stream content such as movies and TV shows from an inflight library to their personal Wi-Fi-enabled devices during flight.

American, partnering with Aircell, is currently testing the new inflght video system on two Boeing 767-200 aircraft in transcontinental service, and plans to begin customer testing early this summer. The airline's goal is to roll out this product on Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft starting this fall pending FAA certifications.

"Once again, American leads the industry in providing innovative options to keep customers connected, productive and entertained. American was the first North American airline to launch inflight Wi-Fi, and today we again set a new industry standard as the first domestic airline to test inflight streaming video content," said Rob Friedman, American's Vice President - Marketing. "We know our customers want to be connected on the ground and in the sky, so we are working hard to stay on the leading edge of connectivity through technology enhancements like this."

In addition, American will work with Aircell to further enhance onboard connectivity by expanding inflight Wi-Fi to its narrow body fleet, including additional MD80 and domestic Boeing 757-200 aircraft - successfully completing its Wi-Fi offering on all of its domestic aircraft dedicated to flying within the continental United States.

The Wi-Fi expansion will include 93 of American's domestic 757s used for routes within the continental United States, and up to 50 additional MD80 aircraft. Installation will begin this summer and continue through 2012. In addition, American continues to install Wi-Fi service on its entire fleet of 737-800 aircraft.

"By expanding Wi-Fi to the remainder of American's domestic fleet and adding movies and TV to the already powerful Internet, American and Aircell continue to transform the inflight experience," said Ash ElDifrawi, Executive Vice President and CMO of Aircell.  "In this new era of inflight entertainment and inflight connectivity convergence, we are proud to be American's partner in innovation and applaud their leadership."

American's inflight Wi-Fi and the new streaming video product are powered by the Aircell air-to-ground system, which uses three small antennas installed outside the aircraft and connects to Aircell's exclusive nationwide mobile broadband network. Pricing for the new streaming video offering will be determined closer to launch and at the completion of customer testing.

The streaming video offering is American's latest enhancement in a series of investments in mobile technology. Leading the industry with the development of mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, NOOK and Blackberry (currently beginning Beta testing), as well as creating new mobile technologies for its operations, American understands the importance of connectivity and is strategically setting aside funding for enhancements with the goal of keeping customers connected.

"Mobility is where we are all headed and our focus on new technologies in this space is unmatched by our competitors," added Friedman.

For more information check out http://bit.ly/AAISV.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 50 countries with, on average, more than 3,600 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines fares are also available through Kayak.com and Priceline.com, as well as thousands of travel agencies worldwide. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 900 destinations with more than 9,000 daily flights to 145 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

About Aircell

Aircell® is the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity.  As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation.  In 2008, Aircell revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering Gogo®, a robust Internet experience at 30,000 feet.  In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more.  A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators.  Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois.  Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®.  For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.

Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com

SOURCE  American Airlines

American Airlines

CONTACT: Stacey Frantz, Corporate Communications of American Airlines, +1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com

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

Remedi SeniorCare® Launches Electronic Order Entry Capability as Part of the My Remedi® Suite of Online Tools

Institutional Pharmacy Co. Increases Medication Safety, Financial Savings for Users with On-Demand Web Solution for Long-Term Care Facilities

BALTIMORE, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Remedi SeniorCare®, which is among the nation's largest independent institutional pharmacies, launched its new electronic order entry software product, a highly sought after capability for long-term care (LTC) facility operators. Remedi's Electronic Order Entry (eOE) is part of a comprehensive suite of online software tools within My Remedi®, an easy-to-use web-based portal.  The portal features an array of information and administrative tools for customers that utilizes cloud computing and is available 24/7/365 via the web.

My Remedi allows LTC facility operators to access vital information as soon as it's needed. With the advanced eOE software, customers can now satisfy e-prescription directives, which will increase medication safety and eliminate the time-consuming monthly turnover, saving long-term care facilities an average of 35 nurse hours per month*.  Designed to simplify customers' medication processes while gaining insight based on the most up-to-date information, My Remedi streamlines medication ordering, automating formulary management and gives users access to real-time data. It can help lower an organization's drug costs, while improving their efficiency and decision-making.

More than half of patients hospitalized for medication-related injuries are seniors, according to data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. My Remedi's eOE for long-term care facilities includes:

    --  Step-by-step guidance and automatic clinical alerts and warnings about
        potential allergies and interactions
    --  Integrated information about therapeutic alternatives

"The introduction of eOE reinforces our commitment to our customers' success and positions Remedi as an innovator and leader in the long-term care industry," said Remedi SeniorCare's chief executive officer Michael Bronfein. "The My Remedi solution is a proprietary strategic tool set for our customers. It saves time, money and frustration--but most importantly, it will help facilities increase patient safety by ensuring medication order accuracy by eliminating illegible or incomplete medication orders."

Another integral tool is My Remedi's Automatic Therapeutic Interchange (ATI), which incorporates the details of each resident's formulary, and automatically switches medication orders to the most clinically appropriate, lowest-cost drugs in the same therapeutic class. To help LTC facilities control costs and maximize savings, My Remedi's Drug Utilization Dashboard reveals easily accessible data, reporting capabilities and advanced tools to lower drug spending.

The addition of eOE to the My Remedi suite of online tools is in concert with Paxit, Remedi's proprietary med pass system, which provides a comprehensive solution that promotes resident safety, medication accuracy and more informed decision making by its customers.

About Remedi SeniorCare

Remedi SeniorCare, a leading long-term care pharmacy, transforms the way long-term care organizations manage and deliver medications for their residents. Remedi SeniorCare brings a unique understanding of the needs of long-term care nurses and administrators. The company provides reliable and accurate pharmacy delivery, innovative technology, deep expertise and high-touch service to guide facilities through the complex landscape of pharmaceutical care. Currently serving eight states and more than 22,000 residents, Remedi SeniorCare helps long-term care facilities achieve outstanding care, medication safety, operational efficiencies and Healthier Results(TM). For more information, please visit http://www.RemediRX.com.

*Per 100-bed facility

SOURCE  Remedi SeniorCare

Remedi SeniorCare

CONTACT: Nicole Atkinson, +1-410-616-8947, natkinson@hillmanpr.com, or Marion Janic, +1-212-223-4017, mjanic@rooneyco.com, both of Hillman Rooney

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

New Ifbyphone® Widget Integrates Calls into the Zendesk Customer Support Platform

Dramatically changing the face of customer support, the Ifbyphone® Widget integrates call handling and management into existing Zendesk platform; enabling teams to ensure high quality customer service, save time and reduce phone costs.

CHICAGO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ifbyphone®, a voice-based marketing automation platform, announced a new partnership today that gives Zendesk clients the option to integrate the Ifbyphone® Widget into their customer support platform.

The partnership fundamentally changes the way support teams work by integrating Ifbyphone's powerful virtual call center functionality and automated voice mail transcriptions within Zendesk. Help desks can now instantly manage phone calls within the same platform as other support tickets, eliminating the risk of misplaced or ignored messages.

"Through our partnership with Ifbyphone®, Zendesk now enables customer service organizations to add automated call handling and management to their Zendesk help desk platform," said Zack Urlocker, COO of Zendesk. "This is yet another addition to Zendesk's multi-channel support capabilities that include email, web, social media, online chat, community forums and mobile apps."

Through the integration with Ifbyphone®, Zendesk customers can boost productivity, collaboration and customer satisfaction. Zendesk has recognized the value of making Ifbyphone's services available to its more than 10,000 help desk customers.

With integration of the Ifbyphone® Widget, Zendesk users can easily configure a virtual call center for sales or support teams. Ifbyphone® forwards customer calls to an available agent, notifies the agent about who is calling, and then connects the caller to the agent. Additional functionality enables agents to display their business phone number for outbound calls, even when working remotely. If callers reach voice mail, Ifbyphone® creates a Zendesk ticket with a transcription of the message and a link to the audio file.

"Ifbyphone® technology is enabling Zendesk customers to seamlessly manage all support requests, including phone calls, in one convenient system," said Irv Shapiro, CEO of Ifbyphone®. "This Widget will change the customer support eco-system by giving these businesses the tools to ensure high quality customer service and save time for their support teams."

Ifbyphone® Widget Features for Help Desk Agents

    --  Handle phone call inquiries alongside online support inquiries in
        Zendesk
    --  Receive notifications about who is calling and view the caller's
        information in your CRM system, such as Salesforce.com, before answering
        each call
    --  Make outbound calls that display the main support phone number as the
        Caller ID instead of the agent's direct dial
    --  Transfer callers to another agent or department, even when working
        remotely

Ifbyphone® Widget Features for Help Desk Managers

    --  Configure a full-featured virtual call center to forward inbound support
        calls to agents using any phone (e.g. cell, home, desk, Skype)
    --  View a dashboard with real-time stats about calls each agent handles
    --  Analyze historical reports about support calls by team or individual
        agent
    --  Listen to call recordings to ensure high quality customer support

Zendesk customers can call Ifbyphone® at 877-824-0382 or visit http://public.ifbyphone.com/partners/extras/zendesk for more information.

To learn more about Ifbyphone's suite of services, including Call Distributor, Hosted IVR, Call Tracking, and Voice Broadcasting, visit http://www.ifbyphone.com.

About Ifbyphone®

Ifbyphone® is a voice-based marketing automation platform that helps companies drive sales, reduce collection cycles, measure marketing effectiveness and improve customer experience. Ifbyphone® provides a suite of software-as-a-service voice applications for call tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation and interactive voice response (IVR). These technologies help you manage, measure and automate voice communications. It's easy to implement the entire platform of voice applications through the online portal. Companies of all sizes and across all industries use the Ifbyphone® platform including health care, real estate, home services, and a variety of marketing applications.

About Zendesk

Zendesk is a leading provider of web-based help desk software that is reinventing how companies engage with their customers. The company serves more than 10,000 businesses large and small, including MSNBC, Sony, OpenTable and Groupon. Zendesk products are easy to customize, integrate, and use so companies can quickly start offering better customer support. Founded in 2007, Zendesk is funded by Charles River Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Matrix Partners. Learn more at http://www.zendesk.com.

SOURCE  Ifbyphone

Ifbyphone

CONTACT: Lauren Eichmann, +1-312-265-3089, lauren.eichmann@walkersands.com; or Jason Ferrara, +1-877-892-0101, jferrara@ifbyphone.com

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

Combat Bed Bugs with New Verilux® CleanWave® UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac

Available in May at Best Buy, the Sanitizing Vac Kills Bed Bug Eggs with UV-Light

WAITSFIELD, Vt., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching at select Best Buy stores beginning in May, the new Verilux® CleanWave® UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac (model VH07)eliminates up to 99.9% of bed bug eggs - as well as dust mite eggs, viruses, bacteria, germs and mold - on numerous household surfaces.  The dual-action vacuum is specially designed to easily clean and sanitize upholstered furniture, such as bed mattresses, pet areas, sofas and chairs.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110503/NY91560)

"We're excited to offer consumers a new home appliance that's as easy to use as any other vacuum cleaner, but offers the added benefits of being anti-microbial," says Nicholas Harmon, President of Verilux, Inc.  "Our simple to use, yet highly advanced vacuum cleaner utilizes powerful UV-C light to sanitize difficult to clean surfaces in the home."

The CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac keeps bedding and other surfaces germ-free without harsh chemicals.  A single mattress may harbor as many as ten million dust mites, hundreds of bed bug eggs and a multitude of disease-causing bacteria and viruses.  The UV-C light disables biological pollutants' reproductive capabilities, thus eliminating them with a method that is chemical-free and environmentally friendly.

"UV-C light technology is a proven and powerful means of eliminating biological contaminants," says Harmon.  "We've taken a highly efficient technology that's been used for over 30 years in hospitals, food processing facilities and water treatment plants, and adapted it for easy and safe use by consumers."  In addition to sanitizing surfaces, the CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac's powerful 400-watt motor creates superior and consistent suction to quickly remove dust and dirt for thorough cleaning.  A two-stage micro-allergy filtration system prevents recirculation of pollutants, and cyclonic action keeps dust and debris away from the filter to maintain strong suction.  In addition, a detachable hand vacuum (without sanitizing features) can be used for quick cleanups and to vacuum hard-to-reach places. 

The new Verilux CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac has an easy-to-empty, eco-friendly bag-free design, and comes complete with an onboard nozzle and brush attachments.  Lightweight, compact and portable, the 5-pound CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Furniture & Bed Vac will be available at select Best Buy stores nationwide in May for $129.95 suggested retail.

Founded in 1956, Verilux, Inc., the "Healthy Lighting Company," designs and manufactures environmentally friendly lifestyle products utilizing Natural Spectrum® lighting technology to improve people's vision, well being and environment. A pioneering company in light technology products for healthy living, Verilux offers a wide range of high quality home, office, travel and skincare products engineered to improve reading, help alleviate the symptoms associated with seasonal light changes, aid sleeping, sanitize surfaces without the use of chemicals and clear and rejuvenate the skin.  Best known for its expanding Verilux HappyLight® series for light therapy, Verilux's message and products are focused on creating a balanced and healthy lifestyle that benefits everyone and the world around us.  Verilux calls this "living life in a better light."  The name Verilux is Latin and means "true light." 

SOURCE  Verilux

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Verilux

CONTACT: Julia Stambules, +1-914-961-0282, or Keith Sivera, +1-239-848-5505, both of JS Public Relations

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

MTS Launches New Web Site

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC) today announced the launch of its new corporate and Test Web site. The enhanced site has been designed to provide visitors with more fresh content, along with simpler navigation for a better user experience.

In addition to updated information regarding MTS technologies, the new MTS.com features simplified access to useful content for investors, potential employees, manufacturers and researchers, as well as those who want to learn more about MTS in general.

"MTS is a global leader in mechanical testing solutions, and we wanted our new site to make it easier for the testing community to understand how our expertise, services and breadth of offerings can benefit them," said David Meier, MTS Vice President, Worldwide Selling and Marketing, Test business. "We believe we have made great strides toward this goal with this initial launch, but our work is not done.

"We will continue to make the site even more useful to not only test professionals, but also to the visitors we frequently see from the financial, employment and media industries," Meier said. "In addition, MTS.com will play a crucial role in our strategy to offer better local and regional support to our customers around the world, including key information translated in multiple languages."

The new site can be accessed at http://www.MTS.com. The company welcomes feedback as a means of guiding future enhancements.

About MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors.  The Company's testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures.  MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications.   MTS had 1,948 employees and revenue of $374 million for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010.  Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com

SOURCE  MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Amy Anderson-Hjulberg, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-952-937-4311

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