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Governor Quinn Signs Illinois Internet Tax Law, TechAmerica Committed to Supporting Continued Innovation in Illinois

CHICAGO, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Quinn today signed into law the controversial internet affiliate marketing tax, HB 3659. TechAmerica has remained dedicated to advocating on behalf of the affiliate marketing and tech community at large in Illinois to prevent this legislation from becoming law.

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"We are of course disappointed with this decision, given the definitive data on the ineffectiveness of this proposal from other states," said TechAmerica Executive Director Ed Longanecker. "We are committed to finding a solution that will minimize the negative impact of this legislation to support continued innovation and job growth for this critical industry in Illinois."

Twelve states have rejected similar proposals in recent years, and several others are seeking to repeal their internet tax laws due to job losses, constitutional concerns, and the negative impact on state revenue. The affiliate marketing language in HB 3659 was introduced and passed in both Houses all within thirty hours of the last legislative session.

"We thank all the companies and organizations in Illinois that supported the veto effort, and look forward to continuing our work in the coming weeks," added Longanecker.

About TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry - the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). It was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA).Learn more about TechAmerica at http://www.techamerica.org.

                  Anne Caliguiri Savoie at 703.284.5305 or
    Contact:      anne.savoie@techamerica.org
                  Ed Longanecker at 630.282.4332 or
                  ed.longanecker@techamerica.org

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CONTACT: Anne Caliguiri Savoie, +1-703-284-5305, anne.savoie@techamerica.org, Ed Longanecker, +1-630-282-4332, ed.longanecker@techamerica.org

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

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Launches My Daily Clip(TM) App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Lets Movie Fans Discover New Films and Share Clips with Friends on Facebook

CULVER CITY, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment today announced its My Daily Clip(TM) App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available on the App Store. The app brings users a library of thousands of films and serves up a new, high-quality movie clip every day.

The ultimate daily distraction for every movie fan, My Daily Clip users can turn otherwise wasted moments into the opportunity to discover or relive some of the greatest scenes in film, test their knowledge with trivia, share clips with friends via email or Facebook, and purchase full-length features directly on iTunes.

To optimize the viewing experience, this sleek and easy to use app adapts video quality to bandwidth and download speeds. Users receive a new movie scene on every day of the calendar year, and can search past clips by keyword or special themes. My Daily Clip draws from a library of thousands of films, including titles as diverse as Spider-Man, Bridge on the River Kwai, Superbad, Dr. Strangelove, Blackhawk Down, Ghostbusters, and many, many more.

"The My Daily Clip App is a great way to discover and share movies on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch," said Rich Berger, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Digital Strategy and Operations at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. "This app gives the best of both worlds - instant gratification on-the-go with clips, and an easy link to buy the film for viewing on the go, or at home."

The My Daily Clip is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. Assets, including screenshots, are available for the application at http://www.box.net/shared/8957tikoop.

SOURCE  Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Matt Marquess, +1-415-321-1874, matt@sparkpr.com, for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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

Peel Reinvents TV With Personalized Show Listings and Seamless Universal Control

Now Available In Retail Stores, $99 Peel Universal Control System Works With the Popular Free Peel iPhone® App

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Peel today announced the availability of Peel universal control, the hardware companion to the company's popular free iPhone app that recommends TV programming tailored to your tastes. Peel provides a personal television recommendation system that makes it easy to find, discover and tune in to your favorite TV shows, movies and sports entertainment. The Peel universal control is now available at Apple Stores nationwide.

Peel eliminates the need for complicated TV listings, multiple remotes and the hassle of switching component inputs. Setting up takes just a few minutes, and Peel immediately begins delivering tailored TV recommendations. When you find a show you'd like to watch, simply tap "Watch it on TV" and it tunes-in your home entertainment system to begin playing the program. As you watch, Peel fine-tunes your TV recommendations based on your likes, dislikes and social interactions.

"Sifting through the seemingly unlimited choices of shows and movies to find something you want to watch is a chore," said Bala Krishnan, co-founder and president of Peel. "We designed Peel to give you instant access to TV you'll want to watch. We handle everything else, so you can just sit back and watch your shows."

With a design that disappears into living room decor, the Peel "fruit" seamlessly controls your whole entertainment system including your TV, cable box, Blu-ray player, AV receiver and more. Peel's wireless technology means no more aiming at the system - control simply just happens, from anywhere in the house. Users can find programming, search and automatically switch channels and inputs, and adjust volume even when they are out of the viewing room.

The Peel app

The free Peel iPhone, iPod touch® and iPad® app recommends TV programming you like based on your personal preferences. The more you interact with the guide, the more tailored your programming recommendations become.

The Gesture Pad

After you choose a show, the Peel interface switches to an intuitive Gesture Pad. Swipe up or down to control volume and right or left to rewind or fast-forward your DVR. Tap in the middle to pause your DVR. If you have a non-DVR set-top box, swipe left or right to channel surf within a genre and tap in the middle to mute. All of this is possible without looking at your iPhone or iPod touch.

"Peel has created a unique second screen interface to let users interact with TV in the most comfortable way possible. As a touch screen with simple and immediate interaction, a smart phone or tablet is ideal for choosing and accessing a show. However, once you're watching, your attention should be on the big screen," said Greg Lindley, chief experience officer for Peel.

Peel universal control features:

    --  Seamless control of entire home entertainment systems: TV, Blu-ray and
        DVD players, Apple TV, Roku, stereos and more
    --  No cords, dongles or cables - powered by a single C battery
    --  Easy 5-minute setup - simply plug in and follow instructions on Peel app

Pricing and Availability

The free Peel app is available for download at the Apple App Store. Peel universal control is now available at Apple Stores nationwide and online for $99. Peel will be conducting product demonstrations in New York City Apple Stores in March. Check New York City Apple Store calendars for more details.

About Peel

Peel was founded around passion for making the home entertainment experience friendlier. Combining program discovery, simple and seamless universal control and shared entertainment experiences steps beyond simple remote controls and changes the TV landscape. Founded in 2009, award-winning Peel received Series A financing from Redpoint Ventures, known for its successful endeavors in consumer entertainment and interactive media including Netflix and Tivo. For more information visit http://www.Peel.com.

For regular Peel updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/PeelTV, become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/PeelTV or visit http://www.Peel.com.

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    FortyThree, Inc.
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Peel

CONTACT: Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-239-0960, peel@43pr.com, for Peel

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

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the Introduction of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After a bipartisan group of more than 140 co-sponsors in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement:

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"On behalf of the wireless industry, and more importantly wireless consumers, we appreciate the support of the more than 140 co-sponsors, led by Representatives Lofgren and Franks and Senators Wyden and Snowe, to put a five-year moratorium on the discriminatory taxes and fees levied on our consumers. This freeze would not take away any existing revenue for state and local governments, but would provide time so the localities can reform their existing tax systems.

"In light of today's challenging economic conditions, it is hard to understand why the average wireless consumer is being charged more than 16 percent in taxes and fees when other taxable goods and services are only 7.4 percent. When you add the fact that policymakers are looking for ways to make affordable broadband accessible for all Americans, it's incomprehensible why 47 states and the District of Columbia charge their wireless consumers a rate that exceeds the general rates for other taxable goods and services.

"CTIA and our member companies will continue to try to get this important bill passed by Congress so our wireless consumers receive some financial relief in this difficult economy."

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

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

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

Respondesign Delivers MayaFit(TM) on PrimeSense(TM) OpenNI(TM) Framework

Respondesign brings first commercial use of PrimeSense OpenNI(TM).

PORTLAND, Ore., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Respondesign, original developer of Yourself Fitness(TM), My Fitness Coach(TM) and Your Shape(TM) is releasing the consumer version of its MayaFit(TM) software - the first shipment to feature the PrimeSense Open Natural Interaction(TM) (OpenNI(TM)) solution.

This version for TVs and PCs adds to the existing MayaFit(TM) Training Station deployments in U.S.-based gyms and fitness centers that have been in production since late 2010. MayaFit(TM) software leverages the OpenNI(TM) framework to support motion-based fitness training for individual and group workouts.

"OpenNI(TM) provides a structure for us to incorporate gesture recognition into our line of digital fitness products. Fitness is a natural category and PrimeSense is providing a great enabling technology that allows us to build next-generation fitness experiences for our broad range of consumer and corporate clients. Motion tracking provides our trainer intelligence with real-time user feedback and makes the interaction easier, more fun and more effective," says Ted Spooner, CEO of Respondesign.

Since 2005 with the introduction of Maya, the world's first digital fitness trainer, Respondesign has delivered the innovations responsible for transforming the lives of consumers world-wide through various home entertainment platforms.

With the innovative leadership and partnership from PrimeSense, Respondesign has leveraged fitness training, creating an interactive experience in any living room. As a result, fitness training with motion tracking can now be enjoyed on TVs and PCs using breakthrough in-living room equipment such as the WAVI (TM) from ASUS.

"OpenNI(TM) was created to connect the entire ecosystem of the human sensory experience and one of the best applications of this is digital fitness training," says Uzi Breier, Executive VP Sales and CMO, PrimeSense. "The capabilities with OpenNI(TM) are changing the way we interact with the world, and now also the way we stay fit. With these innovative programs from Respondesign and next generation user interface devices from ASUS, we are driving the future of fitness as well as Natural Interaction."

The ASUS WAVI Xtion(TM) solution combines full HD wireless media transmission with the world's first PC motion-sensing interface to transform existing PC's and televisions into in-home gesture-controlled entertainment areas. The on-line ASUS Xtion(TM) Portal with MayaFit(TM) in-home fitness allows users to now enjoy the convenience of fitness training in their own living rooms.

An advance preview of this gesture-based MayaFit(TM) fitness program will be shown at the ASUS booth at CeBit. For business meetings, please contact Respondesign at info@respondesign.com For media appointments, please contact Jeff Foster at Respondesign; jfoster@respondesign.com

About Respondesign, Inc.

Established in 2004 Respondesign Inc. is the digital lifestyle company that created Maya, the world's first digital fitness trainer. Respondesign's unique fitness engine technology combines knowledge of established sports science with user insight gathered during development and support of, "Yourself Fitness" and "My Fitness Coach". Today, Respondesign continues its commitment to deliver the benefits of its fitness engine across multiple delivery platforms bettering user's lives around the world. http://www.respondesign.com

About PrimeSense

PrimeSense is the leader in sensing and recognition solutions, enabling consumer devices to "see" environments and allowing users to control and interact naturally with those devices in a simple and intuitive way. PrimeSense offers affordable solutions for consumer markets including visual/home computing, interactive entertainment and consumer electronics. PrimeSense products include the PS1080 System on Chip and NITE middleware, as well as the PrimeSensor 3D sensor, plus cross-platform enabling software to make application development easy and intuitive. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with offices in North America, Japan, Singapore, Korea, China and Taiwan, PrimeSense is a privately held company. For more information, please visit: http://www.primesense.com or follow on Twitter @GoPrimesense.

    Media Contact:
    Jeff Foster
    Respondesign
    +1.503.781.6444
    jfoster@respondesign.com

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    alex@theinkstudio.com
    +1 617 956 2214

    Jennifer Hicks for PrimeSense
    jennifer@theinkstudio.com
    + 33 6 84 47 80 42

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Respondesign, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Foster of Respondesign, +1-503-781-6444, jfoster@respondesign.com; or Alexandra Crabb, +1-617-956-2214, alex@theinkstudio.com, or Jennifer Hicks, + 33 6 84 47 80 42, jennifer@theinkstudio.com, both for PrimeSense

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

North Carolina-Based E-Commerce Company Announces New Web Site

RALEIGH, N.C., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina-based E-Commerce Company, Happy Trails Advertising Incorporated, has announced the launch of their new consumer electronics Web site at http://www.LetsBoogey.net. 

Founder of Happy Trails Advertising Incorporated and LetsBoogey.net, Charles Spellman, said, "We realize that with so many selections and retailers out there, finding the right products can be difficult...So we've found a number of great consumer electronics and put them all in one location for customer convenience."

LetsBoogey.net operates as an electronic commerce (e-Commerce) retail business. The site offers a wide range of consumer electronics including kitchen appliances, digital cameras, GPS systems, televisions, laptops and computer accessories.

The expansive variety of electronic products and accessories found on the Web site eliminates a customer's need to shop on multiple sites, therefore saving them time and money.  With customer satisfaction in the forefront, LetsBoogey.net offers high quality products at affordable prices.

Spellman added, "Our discount prices on high quality brand name products set us apart from the competition. Each product on our site has been hand selected by our team. A number of them would make perfect gifts for showers, house warming parties, birthdays and holidays."

New consumer electronic products are added to the site periodically and items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada. In addition to online sales, a customer support team is available and can be contacted by filling out a form on the Web site.

For more information on Happy Trails Advertising Incorporated and its new Web site visit http://www.LetsBoogey.net or call 919-449-6914.

SOURCE  Happy Trails Advertising Incorporated

Happy Trails Advertising Incorporated

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810

Web Site: http://www.LetsBoogey.net

Parc Rosslyn Management Brings Verizon Concierge Service to 200 FiOS-Equipped Arlington Residential Apartments

Service Enables Property Management Company to Automate Many Tasks; Allows Residents to Manage Services Remotely

ARLINGTON, Va., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents at the Verizon FiOS-equipped Parc Rosslyn apartment homes complex in Arlington are now able to enjoy an enhanced digital lifestyle with Verizon Concierge service.

Verizon Concierge, which is included as a value-added amenity to most properties with FiOS services, organizes and administers all of a building's amenities under one master platform and interface.  The virtual concierge service automates many repetitive tasks - such as delivery and visitor management - allowing the building staff to focus on providing a more personalized experience for their residents.

For example, Verizon Concierge allows a complex's residents to communicate with each other to set up carpools or clubs; have quick and easy access to schedule property amenities; set up services from local businesses such as dry cleaners and taxis; and make reservations or place a takeout order at a local restaurant.

Verizon Concierge can even store the user's delivery and payment information.  Reordering is as easy as one click via Web browser or smartphone app.

Parc Rosslyn's North Pierce Street property, which contains 200 apartment homes, gets a customized Verizon Concierge platform with access to the property's available amenities and the surrounding services.  Users can access Verizon Concierge via the property's customized Web page.  The service also is available via mobile application for several popular smartphones, and soon will be available via a FiOS TV widget.

"Verizon Concierge is an exciting new service, providing a robust menu of activities designed to enhance the experience of Parc Rosslyn residents and differentiate our property," said Michael Bushkoff, president of Paradigm Management Company, managers of the Parc Rosslyn property.  "With Verizon Concierge, we're offering our residents more.  We're offering them the digital lifestyle."

Eric Cevis, vice president of Verizon Enhanced Communities, which markets and sells communications and entertainment services to single- and multi-family communities, said: "Verizon Concierge complements the exceptional products and amenities offered by Parc Rosslyn management.  Residents and the property management team will find Verizon Concierge to be an invaluable tool - one that is available only to properties offering Verizon's award-winning FiOS services, delivered over our all-fiber-optic network."

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Verizon Concierge Provides Safety, Convenience for Residents, Tenants

For Parc Rosslyn residents, Verizon Concierge provides five-star-hotel-like service, streamlining many tasks, increasing efficiency and saving time.  Verizon Concierge's most popular features for residents are:

    --  Making reservations at local restaurants.
    --  Reserving property amenities or common areas.
    --  Tracking and notification of package deliveries.
    --  Entering a maintenance request to have facilities management fix or
        replace items.

For Parc Rosslyn managers, Verizon Concierge can easily track work orders through to completion, with the system providing tracking notifications throughout the process.  In emergencies, property managers can instantly send a simultaneous voice call to up to five pre-specified phone numbers per building resident - an option not available with other property management systems.

Residential and commercial property owners and developers interested in bringing Verizon's FiOS and Verizon Concierge services to their properties can call 1-866-638-6066, e-mail FiOSNow-VEC@verizon.com or visit http://www.verizon.com/communities for more information.

About Parc Rosslyn

Parc Rosslyn provides brand new apartment homes that allow residents to live in an upscale environment that's actually good for the environment. Parc Rosslyn gives residents all the luxury they deserve with special earth-friendly touches our planet needs. Perfectly located, stylishly designed and LEED certified, this is modern living done right. For more information, visit http://www.parcrosslyn.com.

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, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 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 e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

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Verizon

CONTACT: Harry Mitchell, +1-304-356-3404, harry.j.mitchell@verizon.com; Cliff Lee, +1-518-396-1095, clifford.p.lee@verizon.com

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

Colligo & FileTrail Announce Partnership for Physical & Electronic Records Management in SharePoint

Two leading Microsoft solution providers offer physical records and enterprise email management capabilities for SharePoint 2010 platform

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Colligo Networks and FileTrail Inc. today announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement to promote each company's respective offerings as part of a SharePoint 2010-based records information management (RIM) solution handling both electronic and physical records. The partnership will enable both companies, as well as integration partners, to offer an integrated solution for physical and electronic records management handling emails, files, documents, and physical assets to organizations using SharePoint 2010.

"SharePoint 2010's already significant improvements as an enterprise content management (ECM) or RIM platform are further increased as it's used to manage more and varying types of information," says Rich Medina, Principal Consultant and Founder of Doculabs, a leading research and consulting firm specializing in enterprise social collaboration and content consulting and industry analysis. "Extending email management and physical records management to SharePoint enables enterprises to streamline their RIM system by using a single system to manage both their digital and physical assets."

"FileTrail solves a large problem for many companies: how to manage physical items like folders, boxes, and notebooks in an automated manner and in a way that is completely aligned with the company's overall information and records management program," says Jim Petty, Vice President of Business Development at FileTrail. "With FileTrail for SharePoint, we allow physical items to be represented and managed like any other content item that resides in SharePoint. When the FileTrail solution is combined with Colligo, users have even more relevant information at their disposal and administrators have confidence that it's being controlled properly."

"Organizations are quickly recognizing the importance that email and attachments play in records management scenarios," says Bill England, Director of Strategic Alliances at Colligo. "The Colligo email management solution provides seamless integration between Outlook and SharePoint and enables users to easily move emails and attachments to SharePoint while automatically capturing email metadata for improved classification and findability. We are really pleased to partner with FileTrail in order to help organizations create an integrated SharePoint-based RIM solution that encompasses email, electronic, and physical records management."

Colligo and FileTrail will be demonstrating their respective solutions for SharePoint at the upcoming AIIM/Info360 conference in Washington, DC, from March 22nd to 24th. To learn more about the partnership between FileTrail and Colligo, visit us at booth #38 (FileTrail) and booth #7 (Colligo) in the Microsoft Pavilion. To learn more about the conference, please visit: http://www.aiimexpo.com

About Colligo Networks

Colligo Networks is the leading provider of email and document management solutions for Microsoft SharePoint. Colligo helps organizations drive SharePoint adoption by providing an intuitive experience that better integrates SharePoint into the way users work on their desktops, whether online or offline. Colligo is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with a customer base that includes Fortune 500 companies in more than 55 countries. Customers include Siemens, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Microsoft, General Motors, KPMG, Cadbury, and Watson Wyatt. For more information, please visit http://www.colligo.com. Colligo is a trademark of Colligo Networks, Inc. All other corporate names and/or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About FileTrail

FileTrail is the industry-leading provider of records management software and RFID tracking technology for the office environment. FileTrail has worked with over 400 leading organizations across the public and commercial markets to deliver file management and tracking solutions that reduce cost, ensure compliance, and streamline business processes. Through FileTrail's deep community of resellers and service partners, coupled with its flexible deployment and hosting model, FileTrail solutions are available to customers worldwide. Visit http://www.filetrail.com to learn more.

Colligo is a trademark of Colligo Networks, Inc. FileTrail and/or the logos and icons associated with these names are trademarks of FileTrail Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other corporate names and/or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies

SOURCE  Colligo Networks and FileTrail

Colligo Networks and FileTrail

CONTACT: Jen Beltran, +1-408-289-1300, ext. 301, for Colligo Networks and FileTrail

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

The Learning Annex and Ustream Present Peter Guber at 'One Day University' on March 13

Guber's Live Class based on his new bestselling book Tell to Win

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ustream (http://www.ustream.tv), the leader in live online video, and The Learning Annex, the premier producer of education classes since 1980, today announced that world renown producer, executive, entrepreneur, UCLA professor and NBA franchise owner, Peter Guber, will teach at One Day University this Sunday March 13th at 3:30pm ET and will be broadcasting LIVE on Ustream.  This One Day University pay-per view event will be the first of many to be presented through Ustream's partnership with The Learning Annex.

Peter Guber is the chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment.  Films Guber produced, executive produced - personally and/or through his company - garnered five best picture academy award nominations, winning for Rain Man, and include the box office hits The Color Purple, Midnight Express, Batman, Flashdance and The Kids Are All Right.

Peter Guber is a full professor at UCLA and is the owner and co-executive Chairman of the NBA franchise the Golden State Warriors.  His latest book, Tell to Win has been the number one best seller of all books on both Amazon and BN.com.

What will you learn?

Story telling is not frivolous entertainment.  It's an inspirational and professional tool that can bring life into focus.  Great story telling is actually the "secret sauce" that can propel your success - whether you are an executive, entrepreneur, sales manager, marketing & communications expert, artist, consultant, inventor or assistant.  But by the time most people have entered business, stories, as professional tools, have been dismissed as too soft or suspect and have been replaced by soulless bullets and forgettable data.  Yet, only stories and their telling can create the emotional experiences that make the important information embedded within the story memorable, resonant and actionable.

About The Learning Annex

Since 1980, The Learning Annex has been the premier producer of seminars, lectures, classes, and workshops throughout North America.  More recently, The Learning Annex created The Wealth Expo with Donald Trump, acquired One Day University - a live event company, where top tier college professors teach their greatest courses in under an hour, and several spiritual websites such as SpiritNow and SpiritAnnex.  The Learning Annex's roster of celebrity instructors includes: Suze Orman, Russell Simmons, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, P. Diddy, Richard Branson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Bethenny Frankel, Jessica Biel, Sylvia Browne, James Van Praagh and many more.  More info at http://www.LearningAnnex.com

About Ustream

Ustream is the leader in live video, empowering any individual, public figure or brand to stream to a global audience of unlimited size.  Ustream offers free broadcasting and viewing platforms for the Web and mobile devices.  The interactive functionality within Ustream enables real-time engagement with Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and AIM.  Hundreds of high-profile broadcasters have partnered with Ustream to reach millions of people.  Ustream (http://www.ustream.com) is a privately-held company based in San Francisco, Calif.  Follow on Twitter (@Ustream) or fan at Facebook.com/Ustream.

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    Ustream
    Tony Riggins
    triggins@ustream.tv

    The Learning Annex
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    heatherm@learningannex.com

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Ustream

CONTACT: Tony Riggins of Ustream, triggins@ustream.tv; or Heather Moore of The Learning Annex, heatherm@learningannex.com, for Ustream

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

BuddyGuard Personal Protection Service Debuts in App Store

Only Security App Equipped to Deploy GEOS Global Search and Rescue, Free and Premium Versions Available

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With today's launch of the BuddyGuard app for iPhone, consumers around the world can convert their handsets into personal protection devices designed to reinforce personal safety precautions, aid public safety personnel in emergency situations and, in some cases, to deploy private search and rescue services from the leading global provider GEOS.

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BuddyGuard's monitoring, detection and warning capabilities employ the phone's built-in GPS, camera, recording and messaging functions to safeguard users in everyday situations such as travelling away from home, completing in-person transactions, meeting new people or passing through unfamiliar or isolated areas.

"Consumers can choose from more than 350,000 apps in the App Store. BuddyGuard is the only one that can help save your life, and it's free," said Tony Alagna, chief security officer, MPOWER Labs. "We typically only think of security technology as a way to secure digital environments, but as we conduct more of our lives in digital spaces and bring those activities into the physical realm, creating a secure environment requires technology that can bridge the two worlds. That's where BuddyGuard comes in."

Get Peace of Mind on Demand with BuddyGuard

With BuddyGuard, users enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with using a simple, mobile personal security application that offers the following features:

    --  Discreet Audio, Video and Location Capture - When activated, BuddyGuard
        continually - and virtually without detection - records audio, snaps
        photos and notes GPS coordinates every 3 seconds and stores the data
        securely on a virtual secure server so the information can be accessed
        even if the phone is taken or destroyed.
    --  Emergency Alerts - When an alarm is triggered, BuddyGuard sends
        automated emergency notifications to designated contacts via phone, text
        message and email. Text message and email notifications include audio
        and video files captured by BuddyGuard along with a link to a map
        showing the last recorded location.
    --  One-Touch and Time-Out Alarm Settings - BuddyGuard users can choose from
        two alarm settings for activating emergency alerts. The one-touch alarm
        sends alerts with a simple touch of a button prominently displayed on
        the BuddyGuard app screen. The time-out alarm allows users to set a
        "check-in" time, and a user's failure to respond to the application
        prompts at that time will trigger an emergency alert. Users can disable
        a false or accidental alert by simply entering the PIN they select
        during setup to send a message via email and text notifying emergency
        contacts they are safe.
    --  Law Enforcement Locator - Upon loading, BuddyGuard instantly displays a
        detailed map indicating the locations of nearby law enforcement officers
        and police stations within a 2-mile radius of the user's current
        location.
    --  Crash and Fall Detection Beta - Currently in beta testing, BuddyGuard's
        crash and fall detection feature can automatically sense a fall, a roll
        and a 5G stop when activated and will automatically trigger an emergency
        alert within 5 seconds if users do not respond to a warning notification
        the application displays.

Premium Version Offers GEOS Search and Rescue Services

Through a partnership with GEOS, the leading global provider of private search and rescue services, BuddyGuard proudly offers a premium version of its personal security app equipped to give users additional security all over the world. In the premium version, BuddyGuard emergency alerts reach personal emergency contacts and GEOS' International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC). The IERCC will relay captured audio, video and GPS data along with a description of the situation to local authorities, emergency responders and national embassies if needed. GEOS will also coordinate emergency response efforts, authorize any additional search and rescue efforts it deems necessary - including private aircraft or helicopter charters, private search teams, translators, etc. - and cover the costs up to $100,000 per year and $50,000 per any single incident with underwriting provided by Lloyd's of London.(1)

Early users of BuddyGuard who participated in private testing praise BuddyGuard for its global coverage and its unmatched ability to afford users protection that goes where they go.

"Like universities everywhere, UT System constantly seeks ways to enhance a safe and secure learning environment for all who are involved," said Barry Burgdorf, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, the University of Texas System, a public university system comprising the University of Texas at Austin, eight other academic universities and six health institutions with enrollment of more than 190,000 students. "In my personal capacity, I had a chance to test BuddyGuard, and it is the first application that I have seen that can and will contribute to the protection of faculty, staff and students no matter where they are, on campus or half-way around the world."

Three Easy Steps to Launch and Use BuddyGuard

BuddyGuard works anywhere in the world where cellular service is available and is as easy to set up and launch as adding contact information to your mobile phone's directory.

    1. Set Up Emergency Contacts - After installing and launching BuddyGuard,
       enter your emergency contacts, including name, mobile number and email
       address. All emergency contacts will receive a courtesy email notifying
       them you have placed them on your emergency contact list. Direct your
       emergency contacts to attempt to confirm any emergency alert they receive
       from you, and if they cannot reach you, to contact emergency services,
       describe the information they received from BuddyGuard and offer to relay
       the BuddyGuard data to assist emergency services in the response effort.
    2. Activate BuddyGuard - Simply open up the BuddyGuard application on your
       phone, enter your security pin and turn on the one-touch alarm, time-out
       alarm or crash and fall detection and feel safe as you go on your way.
    3. Add BuddyGuard to Your Safety Routine - Just like locking the door behind
       you, turn on BuddyGuard every time you leave and enjoy the peace of mind
       that comes with having extra security that goes where you do. Note
       BuddyGuard is not a replacement for contacting emergency services like
       911 in the U.S., and it will not work if your handset battery loses
       power.

Pricing and Availability

Anyone with an iPhone or iPod touch can immediately download the BuddyGuard personal protection app from the App Store for free, or they can choose the premium version with GEOS Search and Rescue Service for $119.99 per year, less than 50 cents per day.

BuddyGuard expects to offer BlackBerry and Android versions in the near future and plans to resell the application through partners.

BuddyGuard was developed by security and mobile technology experts at MPOWER Labs, a business incubator and accelerator based in Austin, Texas dedicated to developing innovative financial services for underserved markets, including secure mobile payments.

For more information, visit http://www.buddyguard.org, or follow BuddyGuard on Facebook and Twitter.

(1) GEOS responds in every country worldwide except Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya and North Korea. For full terms and conditions please refer to http://www.geosalliance.com/sar.

About BuddyGuard

BuddyGuard is a simple, mobile security application that converts a cell phone into a personal protection device designed to safeguard users when everyday situations become emergencies. By employing the built-in GPS, camera, recording and messaging functions available on most handsets today, BuddyGuard makes it easy for users to find or call for help and to aid in their own response by sharing the audio, photo and GPS data BuddyGuard automatically and continually captures when activated. BuddyGuard is available for free download from the App Store. Users can also choose a premium version that comes with access to private search and rescue services from the leading global provider GEOS. For more information, visit http://www.buddyguard.org.

About GEOS Alliance - "We're there when you need us..."

Established in 2004, GEOS is the World's only global International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC). Through this highly qualified Response Center, GEOS can coordinate rescues in any part of the World.

"So others may live to tell about it - GEOS saves lives."

Please see http://www.geosalliance.com.

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CONTACT: Meredith DeSpain Kelsey, +1-512-531-1191, or Jason Jepson, +1-949-394-7033, both for BuddyGuard, BuddyGuardPR@mpowerlabs.com; or David Ruby of GEOS Alliance, geospr@geosalliance.com

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

BabyCenter®, Healthy Child Healthy World and Stonyfield Team Up to Unveil an Interactive Resource for Moms on Organics

Survey finds that 67% of moms want to learn more about organic food

LONDONDERRY, N.H., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms now have a new online community to connect, share stories, ask questions, and engage with experts about the growing trend of eating organic, thanks to BabyCenter.com, Healthy Child Healthy World, and Stonyfield Farm.  The Easy Organic Living site (http://www.babycenter.com/easyorganicliving) on BabyCenter, the #1 parenting and pregnancy destination worldwide, offers a discussion group, videos, articles, organic challenges and Q&A sessions with experts in health, cooking and family budgeting.

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Expert guests are partnering with Stonyfield to offer moms and dads on the site guidance about the health benefits of organic food, as well as easy, affordable ways to incorporate organics into their homes.  In response to feedback from new parents, the Easy Organic Living experts will offer timely information on topics requested by moms.  An online survey of BabyCenter.com moms found that 67% want to know more about organic health benefits, while 86% said they'd eat more organic food if they could find ways to afford it.

Experts will include:

    --  America's Pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears will lend his expertise in getting
        children off to a healthy start.
    --  Healthy eating expert and author Robyn O'Brien will talk about ways to
        avoid synthetic chemicals in your family's diet.
    --  Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D. a registered dietitian and national
        award-winning "Food Sleuth" columnist and radio host. Melinda is an
        expert on healthy eating throughout the lifecycle and uniquely connects
        the dots between food, health and farming methods.  She will answer
        questions about the health and environmental benefits of eating organic.
    --  Catherine McCord chef and founder of the popular blog, Weelicious, who
        also blogs for BabyCenter (http://blogs.babycenter.com/author/cmccord/)
        will offer cooking tips and recipes for healthy, family-friendly meals.
    --  Valerie Deneen of the Frugal Family Fun blog will provide pointers for
        eating healthy on a budget.
    --  Abbie Corse, Organic Valley dairy farmer and mom, will talk with other
        moms about the steps her farm takes to produce healthy food and the
        steps they take to ensure food is certified organic.
    --  Two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic Gold medalist, Kristine
        Lily, will offer her experience as a true "Soccer Mom" and will speak to
        how sports play an important role in healthy living.

One innovative feature of the program is the integration of Healthy Child Healthy World, a national non-profit leader inspiring parents to protect children from harmful chemicals, whose participation adds an additional layer of expertise and credibility to the resource.

"With the steady increases in childhood allergies, asthma, obesity, diabetes, and other conditions with dietary implications, one of the primary questions we hear from moms is how to provide healthy, safe food for their families," said Janelle Sorensen, Chief Communications Officer of Healthy Child Healthy World. "We are eager for this opportunity to share our award-winning educational content and practical recommendations that empower families to live healthier."

"It's important to moms that their baby's first foods are healthy and pure so starting them on an organic diet free of toxic persistent pesticides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics and synthetic growth hormones is a wonderful gift for both mom and baby," said Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm. "This dynamic new site is a place where parents can go to get their questions answered and pick up tips from each other. "

Moms and dads can visit Easy Organic Living at http://www.babycenter.com/easyorganicliving

About Stonyfield Farm

Stonyfield Farm, celebrating its 27th year, is the world's leading organic yogurt company. Its certified organic yogurt, smoothies, milk, cultured soy, frozen yogurt and ice cream are distributed nationally. The company advocates that healthy food can only come from a healthy planet. Its organic ingredient purchases keep over 180,000 farm acres free of toxic, persistent pesticides and chemical fertilizers that can contaminate soil, rivers and drinking water. To help prevent climate change, Stonyfield offsets all of the C02 emissions generated from its facility energy use. The company also started a nonprofit called Climate Counts (climatecounts.org) which shows people how they can help fight climate change by the way they shop and invest. Stonyfield also donates 10% of its profits to efforts that help protect and restore the Earth.

For more information about Stonyfield Farm, its products and initiatives, visit http://www.stonyfield.com.  Stonyfield is on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/stonyfieldfarm and on Twitter @Stonyfield.

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CONTACT: Chandra Carson, +1-603-437-4040, ccarson@stonyfield.com

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

Qqest Announces Mobile Solution for TimeForce II Customers

Application lets mobile workers clock in and out on their smart phones and attaches GPS location.

SANDY, Utah, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Qqest announced the release of a mobile application that gives customers using TimeForce II time and attendance software, the ability to better manage employees who work outside of the office. 

The TimeForce II time and attendance solution provides tremendous benefits to a wide range of companies. Now with the release of the new mobile applications, industries with on-the-go workers can submit time punches wherever they are and supervisors can track and enforce attendance policies easier than ever before.  The new mobile application is ideal for customers that employ carpenters, electricians, landscapers, caterers, home care nurses, drivers and other mobile workers.

TimeForce II customers simply download the application from appropriate mobile provider's app store onto their individual smart phones. The new mobile application uses the phone's native platform, and allows for individual and group punches, and can include department, job and task information and restrictions. 

As part of each time punch, the new application also logs GPS information obtained from the employee's internet service provider and displays the location on Google Maps. This gives employers more accurate information on where the employee is when clocking in. Benefits of the mobile application include:

Monitors Employee Locations:  The new TimeForce II mobile application with its GPS feature, allows employers to verify that their employees are actually at the site where they are scheduled to work.

Budget and Resource Allocation:  The application allows companies to track the time each job or task takes to complete, which gives them better information on which to base pricing, staffing and spending decisions.  Schedules can be downloaded to the mobile app that will restrict the employee from punching in too early, preventing unplanned overtime and keeping payroll costs in check.

Enforces Policies:  Some states like California have laws that penalize employers when workers do not take their full breaks--even when the company offers or requires them. TimeForce II and the new mobile application include "break" and "meal" punch-out options that prevent employees from punching back in until the break is complete. 

The TimeForce II mobile application is now available for the iPhone (3G and 4G), iPad, and Blackberry platforms. 

ABOUT Qqest

Qqest (pronounced "Q-Quest") provides real solutions to today's complex workforce and workplace management issues. Since 1992, we've focused solely on engineering meaningful and effective time and attendance and payroll solutions to help businesses truly leverage their assets. Qqest serves 35,000+ businesses around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.mytimeforce.com. 

SOURCE  Qqest

Qqest

CONTACT: Trish Stromberg of Qqest, +1-801-262-1611, trish@qqest.com

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

HuddleHub Launches Innovative Fantasy Bracket Challenge

A New Fantasy Bracket Game For All College Basketball Fans

BOSTON, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HuddleHub (huddlehub.com) is launching its innovative Fantasy Bracket Challenge on March 13, 2011.  This new game captivates fans by bringing them closer to the action through choosing players in the tournament instead of teams.  Fans can share their experiences through Facebook and invite their Facebook friends all while tracking their players' real-time performance on the web and mobile devices. 

"HuddleHub is bringing a new twist to the bracket game by merging fantasy sports and traditional brackets," says HuddleHub co-founder Patrick Hereford. "We are delivering a one of a kind fantasy sports game where users select 12 college basketball players and accrue points for every point, rebound, steal, block and assist. This game type creates a more fun and challenging game than traditional brackets."

HuddleHub is also creating a nationwide college fan competition to determine which college fans have the best fantasy bracket players.  To be included in your favorite school's league, go to http://www.huddlehub.com/brackets and signup. You can compete against other colleges in the following categories: total users in the league, total points scored for the league and points scored per fantasy player.

"To increase the competitiveness of the game we will be giving away iPad 2's at SXSW," says co-founder Adan Gutierrez. "Four will be given away for the following achievements: 1) The person who invites the most users to join the game, 2) Top performing team overall, 3) Top performing team in the South By Southwest (SXSW) league and 4) The top performing player in all college leagues."

This new game type, coupled with a sleek and intuitive interface, is the beginning of the fantasy sports revolution that HuddleHub will lead in 2011. This game is only the first offering from HuddleHub this year. Many more cutting-edge products are coming, including a Fantasy Baseball application in late March.

Screenshots:

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About HuddleHub

HuddleHub is the best free solution to manage all your fantasy sports teams across a variety of sites, with access to mobile applications that allow users to manage their fantasy leagues from anywhere.  HuddleHub offers accessibility to real-time game statistics, real-time alerts and a sport-enriched community that is second to none. 

Media Contact: Adan Gutierrez

(956) 346-6456

SOURCE  HuddleHub

HuddleHub

CONTACT: Adan Gutierrez, +1-956-346-6456

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

Experience Lightning Before the Storm! Square Enix Announces DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY for PlayStation®Network

Download the Prologue to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY on March 15, 2011

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DISSIDIA® duodecim prologus(TM) FINAL FANTASY® will be available for download exclusively on the PlayStation®Network beginning March 15, 2011. The prologue to the upcoming DISSIDIA 012[duodecim](TM) FINAL FANTASY for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, this all-new tale focuses on Lightning, the protagonist in FINAL FANTASY XIII. The main game, DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY, will be available at both North American retail stores and the PlayStation®Network on March 22, 2011.

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Through DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY, players will get an exclusive preview of Lightning's adventures and see her outside of FINAL FANTASY XIII for the first time. With a rich and complex storyline that can only be brought to life through the FINAL FANTASY universe, the game is a prelude that will enhance the player's experience of the grand battle that lies ahead.

In addition to Story Mode, players can engage in quick battles with a choice of two different difficulty modes in the Arcade Mode. DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY also offers the ability to carry over in-game items to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.The more accomplishments the players fulfill during the game, the more items they can acquire.

As another bonus, by purchasing DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY, players can unlock the hugely popular FINAL FANTASY VII character, Aerith Gainsborough, as an Assist Character. With unique content and a depth of features, DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY is a must for any fan of the series.

Story

An entire world turned into nothing more than a battlefield for the gods...

Harmony, Discord: two armies of hand-chosen soldiers, summoned to this universe to fight as their tools.

Despite awakening as a warrior of harmony, Lightning is unable to trust her fellow warriors.

Another warrior, Kain, suggests travelling alongside the other warriors to gauge their skills in combat.

Features

    --  Witness Lightning before the storm: Lightning, the protagonist of the
        popular FINAL FANTASY XIII, will be introduced to the DISSIDIA series
        for the first time. Players can enjoy a taste of the latest installment
        through a unique scenario featuring Lightning that will recount the
        events leading to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.
    --  Carry-over items from DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY to
        DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY: Players can continue their journey
        and have the advantage of carrying over in-game items acquired in
        DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY for use in DISSIDIA
        012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.
    --  Unlock a new character: By purchasing DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL
        FANTASY, players will also receive the immensely popular Aerith
        Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII as an Assist Character in DISSIDIA
        012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.

DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. DISSIDIA duodecim prologus FINAL FANTASY will be available for download via PlayStation®Network in North America on March 15, 2011 for $2.99.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na.

© 2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.  CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA. DISSIDIA, [DUODECIM], DUODECIM PROLOGUS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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CONTACT: Sonia Im or Elizabeth Stewart, both of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113, jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Adam Ly, +1-310-724-5964, adam.ly@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations for Square Enix, Inc.

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Manchu WOK Brings 'Fast and Fresh Chinese Cuisine' to the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

- New Offering Gives Travelers Even More Dining Choices -

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- An innovative menu of fast, fresh Chinese cuisine has arrived at the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).  AIRMALL USA, the leading airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at CLE, is pleased to announce the opening of Manchu WOK (680 sq. ft.), located in the food court area on Concourse C.

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"The opening of Manchu WOK introduces Chinese cuisine favorites in a quick serve environment that's sure to satisfy every taste," said Tina LaForte, vice president of AIRMALL Cleveland.  "As always, passengers can dine knowing they are paying 'Regular Mall Prices ... Guaranteed,' which is an AIRMALL promise." 

Founded in 1980, Manchu WOK began as a single store in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.  The company grew rapidly through the 1980s, expanding into Toronto, across Canada and into the United States, offering consistently high-quality Chinese cuisine in a fast food environment.  The company has 200 locations worldwide.

"Passengers are continuing to take notice of the transformation that's taking place at the AIRMALL at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and are pleased with what they're seeing," said Airport Director Ricky Smith.  "The arrival of Manchu WOK adds greater variety to an already dynamic program."

A project of AIRMALL USA, the AIRMALL at CLE officially opened in July 2010.  The 76,000-square-foot concessions program features 55 distinct units. 

For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmall.com.   

About AIRMALL® USA

AIRMALL® USA is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at Pittsburgh International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (Terminals B and E), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.  The leading airport concessions model in North America, AIRMALL USA continues to boast the highest per-passenger spend on the continent and consistently receives accolades for innovation and customer service.  AIRMALL USA is owned by Prospect Capital Corporation, a leading New York investment company founded in 1988.  For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmall.com. 

    Contact:    Jeff Donaldson
                412-642-7700
                jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com

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CONTACT: Jeff Donaldson for AIRMALL USA, +1-412-642-7700, jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com

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

MTV Announces Original Movie on Cyberbullying and Unveils Anti-Digital Discrimination Coalition at White House Bullying Conference

Inspired by Tragic, True-Life Story of Abraham Biggs, Network Will Premiere Film as a Call to Action to Stop Digital Abuse

MTV's "A Thin Line" Campaign Launches Coalition with the NAACP, National Council of La Raza, Anti-Defamation League, Council on American-Islamic Relations, GLAAD, the Trevor Project and the Asian American Justice Center to Fight Bullying and Intolerance Online

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention, MTV announced it will premiere an original TV movie based on the tragic, true-life story of Abraham Biggs.  The film is part of MTV's multi-year "A THIN LINE" campaign, which empowers America's youth to draw their own line between digital use and digital abuse.  Additionally, the network today announced that it has assembled a new coalition to address discrimination-based bullying online. 

"As the White House spotlights bullying today, we're proud to announce two new ways we're furthering our efforts to stop an issue that touches virtually every young person," said Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV. "We hope that by bringing Abraham Biggs' heartbreaking story to our audience, we can raise consciousness to fight digital abuse.  To help in this mission, we formed a diverse coalition of civil rights leaders that will bring a new dimension to our 'A THIN LINE' campaign, aiming to end digital discrimination."

Yet to be titled, this new MTV original movie will tell the story of four teens whose lives unexpectedly collide online.  Although they have never met before, they have an extraordinary impact on one another, culminating in one night none of them could have imagined.  The film is inspired by the true, tragic tale of Abraham Biggs - a 19-year-old who battled bipolar disorder and ultimately webcast his suicide after being egged on by a digital mob. Vividly illustrating how growing up digital complicates life and love, the movie serves as a powerful call to action to help end digital abuse by showing what can happen when we forget there's someone on the other side of the screen.  The film will premiere on MTV channels around the world (premiere date to be announced). 

"We're happy MTV is sharing Abraham's story with the world," said Doreen Biggs, Abraham Biggs' mother.  "We hope that young people realize just how powerful the internet can be, and that this film drives them to take action to put an end to cyberbullying so no family ever has to go through something like this again."

To date, MTV's "A THIN LINE" campaign has touched tens of millions and mobilized nearly 1 million young Americans to take action and help end digital abuse.  Starting today, MTV is joining forces with the NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, the Anti-Defamation League, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, GLAAD, The Trevor Project and the Asian American Justice Center to fight bullying and intolerance online.  Built on the principle that no one should ever be bullied for who they are, this new anti-digital discrimination coalition will band together to develop innovative ways to illuminate the "thin line" between free speech and hate speech.

Additionally, MTV is rolling out a series of new cyberbullying and digital discrimination PSAs on-air and online today, which encourage bystanders to support their friends, connect victims of digital abuse to resources, and drive home the serious impact digital words can have in real life. 

With 50 percent of 14 - 24 year olds in a MTV-Associated Press study stating they have been the target of some form of digital abuse, MTV's "A THIN LINE" campaign empowers America's youth to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse, which includes all forms of digital bullying, dating abuse and discrimination.   As part of the campaign, MTV is addressing these issues through thought-provoking PSAs, integration into MTV's top-rated shows, innovative online and mobile tools, and curricula. 

The MTV original movie, which is yet to be titled, is directed by Leslie Libman, executive produced by Maggie Malina and Leslie Libman, and produced by Fern Martin.  Chris Linn is Executive Producer for MTV. 

For more information on MTV's "A THIN LINE" campaign, head to http://www.ATHINLINE.org. 

About MTV:

MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand.   With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people.  MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile.  MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is the leading destination for music, news and pop culture.  MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  For more information, go to http://www.mtvpress.com.

SOURCE  MTV

MTV

CONTACT: Janice Gatti, MTV, +1-212-846-8852, janice.gatti@mtvstaff.com

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

Ricoh Unveils Aficio MP W3601 Wide Format Digital Imaging System

Next Generation of Wide Format Multifunction Products Includes Built-In Color Scanning

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the release of the Ricoh Aficio® MP W3601 Wide Format Digital Imaging System. A multifunction device, the system is equipped with built-in color scanning and can support a customizable workflow with the integration of software solutions to further expand functionality, which can increase productivity and save money.

The Ricoh Aficio MP W3601 provides critical workflow functions that are essential in a compact, wide format device, including producing clear black & white documents at 600 dpi resolution and adding a built-in color scanning option. The optional color scanning allows users to capture marked-up changes in the field and deliver them directly to the designer, eliminating time-consuming mail or expensive courier delivery. Users can scan a full range of documents, including blueprints, architectural drawings, detailed maps, oversized documents and photos, and send them directly to e-mail, aServer Message Block, folder, FTP, URL, aNetwork Control Panel or the standard document server. Additionally, the Aficio MP W3601 offers a host of standard security solutions, including encryption that secures data on the hard disk drive (HDD), the DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) that when activated automatically overwrites the HDD after each job, and network authentication that limits device access to authorized users only.

"The Ricoh Aficio MP W3601 is designed to easily work the way our customers work, helping them be more productive and stay competitive," said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "In addition, the Ricoh Aficio MP W3601 is now capable of integrating software solutions, whether of Ricoh or of a third party, to further simplify the workflow and increase productivity. With this device printing, copying and color-scanning can all be done securely from one's own office, saving significant amounts of time and money."

The Ricoh Aficio MP W3601 features various Scan-to options designed to increase efficiency and reduce cost, including:

    --  Receive instant document portability with the optional Scan-to-USB
        option, which makes sharing project documents easier than ever by
        scanning directly from the USB port on machine to a USB device.
    --  Scan-to-Email eliminates postage and overnight costs by instantly
        emailing documents anywhere in the world.
    --  Scan-to-Folder converts paper documents to electronic files and stores
        them anywhere on the network saving space and time.
    --  Scan-to-FTP sends large files quickly by bypassing the mail server,
        while Scan-to-URL reduces network congestion by sending a URL or NCP
        link instead of sending an entire file.

Additionally, users can add GlobalScan NX, which converts scanned paper documents into electronic files and routes them to network folders, e-mail addresses, fax machines and other destinations. This provides the user with a secure environment through encryption and network authentication to transmit information. GlobalScan NX also preserves documents electronically in an organized file system and captures metadata based on clients and jobs for future retrieval, rather than storing hard copy documents, which can consume valuable floor space

For more information on Ricoh Aficio® MP W3601 wide formation digital imaging system and other Ricoh solutions and services, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion.

Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Ricoh Americas Corporation, directly or through its network of authorized dealers, markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of offerings can be found at http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

© 2011 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company or product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    CONTACT:     Linda Montefusco               Kaitlin Tierney
                 Ricoh Americas Corporation     Peppercom
                 (973) 882-2172                 (212) 931-6170
                  Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-
                  usa.com                       KTierney@peppercom.com

SOURCE  Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation

CONTACT: Linda Montefusco of Ricoh Americas Corporation, +1-973-882-2172, Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com, or Kaitlin Tierney of Peppercom, +1-212-931-6170, KTierney@peppercom.com

Web Site: http://www.ricoh-usa.com

Comcast Introduces 100 Mbps High-Speed Internet Service for Businesses in the Richmond Area

Businesses Can Now Experience One of the Fastest Internet Speeds in the U.S.

RICHMOND, Va., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced the availability of Deluxe 100 high-speed Internet service to businesses in the Metro Richmond area. This new speed tier is one of the fastest broadband services available in the nation.

The service is another demonstration of the power of Comcast's deployment of next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 technology, which sets a new standard for delivering high-speed Internet service across fiber-optic networks. The technology, also referred to as wideband, will enable Comcast to continue to deliver progressively faster speeds well into the future.

With download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, customers will be able to operate their businesses more efficiently and productively than ever.  For example, downloading a large 2 GB file (such as a hi-res X-ray or a graphic design) can be completed in about 2 1/2 minutes.  To download the same sized file on a typical business class 1.5 Mbps T1 line would take almost 3 hours.

"Comcast continues to invest in its fiber-optic network and next-generation technologies to provide its customers a superior experience," said Rick Levesque, vice president of operations for Comcast's Southern Virginia area. "With Deluxe 100, our business customers have access to super-fast Internet speeds that will enable them to increase their online efficiency and productivity."

The 100 Mbps service tier, which is available to Comcast Business Class customers for $369.95 per month, is part of a comprehensive business solution that includes Microsoft Communication Services (valued at more than $500), a world-class productivity suite that combines Windows® SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook email powered by Microsoft Exchange Server for no additional fee.  In addition, the service includes Norton Business Suite(TM) software (up to a $490 retail value) that protects up to 25 PCs from viruses and spyware.  There are a range of other website hosting, design features and options available as well.

Backed by industry-leading, 24/7 business-class support, Comcast Business Class provides advanced communication solutions to help organizations meet their business objectives. Through an advanced, hybrid-fiber coax network that provides high-quality customer experience, Comcast delivers Business Class Internet, TV and Voice services for cost-effective, simplified communications management.

For more information about Comcast Business Class and Deluxe 100, customers can call 1-800-391-3000 or visit http://business.comcast.com.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services.  Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal.  Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers.  Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

SOURCE  Comcast Cable

Comcast Cable

CONTACT: Alisha Martin, +1-410-513-3155, Alisha_martin@cable.comcast.com

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

vcopious Launches the First Virtual Spaces Application Server Appliance

Virtual environment software platform is now available as an appliance for network/hosted enterprise deployment

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- vcopious, a leading virtual environment software company, has announced the launch of VC2, the first ever "virtual spaces" application server appliance.  The vcopious VC2 application can reside both within network enterprise deployments or hosted environments.  The vcopious solution offers immersive networking, socializing and tracking tools as well as a proprietary content management system (vCMS(TM)) to enable self-service virtual environment building tools in either 3D or 2D.  The VC2 application can be hosted behind a company's firewall to ensure all data remains secure.

"The appliance strategy will revolutionize the virtual space market in a way that will evolve the industry from a service one-off event industry to an integrated software industry with long-term customer relationships," said Ken Hayward, CEO of vcopious.  "The vcopious resident application for aggregating digital assets and social media, within immersive 'spaces,' has applications that range from product launches, customer service portals, and hybrid conferences, to employee training and virtual branding events."

"We've assembled a socially-driven business ecosystem to deliver an enriched multi-layer experience for our customers," said Harpreet Chatha, Chief Technical Officer of vcopious.  "From persistent web environments to virtual conferences, the VC2 server appliance enables enterprises to seamlessly connect relevant internal assets, including e-commerce, CRM, customer records, social media, learning management systems and contact centers, all the while collecting every user activity within the platform."

The VC2 server appliance is available in a Professional Solution, capable of handling 5,000 concurrent users and eight environments or, in an Enterprise Solution, which can handle 30,000 concurrent users and up to 20 environments. Each also includes a robust back-end tracking and reporting suite that captures user metrics in real time. 

About vcopious

vcopious is a virtual environment platform that efficiently aggregates a wide range of disparate corporate assets (such as CRM, e-commerce, social media, digital media, mobile, BI, and collaboration), and "displays" these assets in software presentation layer that activates and engages an intended viewer.  vcopious enables companies to connect with their global communities to build brands, increase lead generation and engage target audiences.  vcopious software can be deployed as an appliance, licensed, hosted or SAAS environment and is a leading cost-reduction and revenue enhancement strategy for multinational organizations across industry categories.  Let our flexible solution build your virtual presence.  vcopious. Do anything: Virtually!  For more information, please visit http://www.vcopious.com.

SOURCE  vcopious

vcopious

CONTACT: Jessica Sharp, +1-215-434-7192, jsharp@mavenagency.com

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

Jerboa Partners with Grammy Winning Artist Terius 'The-Dream' Nash

Offers special edition "The-Dream" speakers

ATLANTA, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerboa Audio (Aikonia, LLC) announced today a partnership with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and artist Terius "The-Dream" Nash and the production of a limited line of "The-Dream" audio speakers.

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Jerboa speakers are the original manufacturer and distributor of the exclusive line of premium portable speakers that offer the best in both design and performance for those seeking cutting-edge lifestyle accessories.

"When I learned about the Jerboa speakers, I was excited to help develop a product that pushed out a great sound from a speaker the size of a cigar. We are extraordinarily proud of the woofer. It's a whole lot of sound packed into a very sleek package," said The-Dream.

The exclusive Website for the "The-Dream" special edition speakers is http://www.jerboaaudio.com/dream.html

The Jerboa team wanted to explore how portable music could be more than a singular experience and partnered with The-Dream to develop his exclusive line of premium version of their speakers.

"Music is universal and with the broad appeal of music portability brought about by the iPod phenomenon, we went on a journey to explore how to bring a big bold sound to the portable model," said Tim Hur, CEO of Atlanta-based Aikonia.

"The-Dream" Special Edition speakers offer sleek, sexy and powerful Jerboa sound in an exclusive line of premium portable speakers with a clean and upscale new look. The lightweight design in aluminum casing and velvet carrying case, along with the high-impact, attention-getting packaging, reflect the speakers impeccable style.

"The-Dream" speakers are compatible with all computers, iPod, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and most other music devices and MP3 players using any 3.5mm jack (the same as a headphone jack).

Jerboa speakers maximize passive woofer and tweeters for a big sound in a compact design. Lightweight design in aluminum casing ships with Y-Cable (a 3.5mm jack to plug into your device and a USB jack for charging), rubber stand and travel pouch. Each speaker has volume buttons, a LED power button, and USB jack for recharging the battery.

"Listening is believing," said Liz Flowers, chief marketing officer, Aikonia and Jerboa lines. "You will never want to listen to your iPod or computer music again without a Jerboa speaker."

The speakers have four-hour continuous playtime with the ability to connect multiple speakers. The-Dream speakers are now available in Fumar (Silver) and Phantom (Black) at http://www.thedreamspeakers.com for $149.99.

About The-Dream

Grammy Award-winning producer Terius "The-Dream" Nash is empirically one of the most successful songwriters of the last decade. From Rihanna's "Umbrella" to Mariah's "Obsessed" to Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," his songs have become modern pop classics. The-Dream is currently in the studio working on a new album, titled The Love IV, slated for a summer 2011 release, collaborating with artists such as Jay-Z, Drake, Mary J. Blige, and Kanye West.

Contact:  Liz Flowers, 1-404-291-4755

SOURCE  Jerboa Audio

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Jerboa Audio

CONTACT: Liz Flowers, +1-404-291-4755

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

Sothink Video Encoder Engine for Adobe Flash Improves Itself to be the Best Server-side YouTube FLV Encoder

BEIJING, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sothink Video Encoder Engine for Adobe Flash currently made a survey to invite video sharing software users to tell their needs on building a YouTube Clone site. This Windows/Linux FLV encoder engine plans to add more powerful functions on server-side video encoding and more user-friendly features on video sharing script. It is upgrading itself to be the best server-side video encoder from Flash Media Server Alternative.

The three-minute questionnaire survey for the video sharing software contains questions like what is the favorite web programming language, whether to support audio conversion, iPhone platform, dynamical switch between generic and HD video, HTTP Pseudostreaming and joomla/wordpress/discus. All users of this server-side encoder (Windows/Linux) and friends interested in this kind of products are welcomed to join in this survey. Just link to page http://www.sothinkmedia.com/flash-video-encoder-command-line/questionnaire.php and fill in your own answers or directly write to support@sothinkmedia.com. As for appreciation, the company will offer the chance to win one SothinkMedia product or have the link listed on SothinkMedia's 7 rated websites.

All the efforts this video encoder made is for helping more users, both fresh and advanced, to easily build their own video sharing site, which can convert any generic and HD video to Flash FLV on the background and allow their visitors to upload media. Just like YouTube.

Designed for webmasters and video companies, Sothink Video Encoder Engine can convert all popular formats of video to FLV (Flash video) on Windows servers, with better quality and stability. It not only shortens installation time, but also simplifies the difficulties and complexities to develop YouTube Clone websites. Benefiting from video sharing script and Web Control management, this video sharing script software provides the simplest video sharing solution, to batch upload, edit and convert video to FLV on server side. Same as the Windows version, the Flash Media Server Linux Alternative converts videos to FLV on any type of Linux server, creates YouTube Clone, video sharing scripts and other video portal scripts.

Price and Availability:

Sothink Video Encoder Engine for Adobe Flash (Windows/Linux) is only for $600 (USD), requires Windows XP/2003/Vista, Windows 7 or higher and can be downloaded online from http://www.sothinkmedia.com/flash-video-encoder-command-line/.

Now add Sothink VideoConverter (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id0001585620203) as Facebook friend or follow Video_Converter (twitter.com/Video_Converter) on Twitter, everyone could get 25% discount for ordering Sothink products, including Video Converter, DVD Ripper, Movie DVD Maker, HD Movie Maker, Video Encoder for Adobe Flash, Web Video Downloader, and Video Encoder Engine for Adobe Flash (Windows/Linux).

About SothinkMedia:

SothinkMedia.com, one of the websites owned by SourceTec Software Co. Ltd, is a software provider which specializes in developing Video & DVD converter, ripper, authoring, and Flash encoding tools for web developers and worldwide customers. For more info, please visit http://www.sothinkmedia.com/

SOURCE  Fengtao Software, Inc.

Fengtao Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Frank Chang,, Fengtao Software Inc., marketing@dvdfab.com, +86-10-6496-3112

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

Warner Bros. Consumer Products Enlists ClickN KIDS to Feature Beloved Looney Tunes Characters in New Educational Programs

BURBANK, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products, along with leading online children's software provider, ClickN KIDS, Inc., today announced a new licensing agreement to create original online animated educational programs featuring the Looney Tunes characters throughout North America.

Created for children ages Pre-K to 3rd grade, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and ClickN KIDS will launch the first Warner Bros. character-based program with Looney Tunes ClickN READ Phonics, bringing to consumers a research-based curriculum authored by Dr. J. Ron Nelson, a nationally recognized research professor.

ClickN KIDS CEO, Armie Carabet, states: "As most of us did, I grew up watching and loving the Looney Tunes cartoons. This powerful new synergy pairs some of the world's most famous animated characters with our cutting-edge technology and the world's most advanced research-based phonics reading program - and to incorporate them into our learning program is not only exciting to me, but is truly an honor."

With programs already used in schools and homes throughout the United States, Canada and more than 100 other countries, ClickN KIDS is gaining a global reputation for providing top quality, affordable learning programs.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About ClickN KIDS

ClickN KIDS is an established and nationally recognized company specializing in the delivery of state-of-the-art, educator-approved interactive phonics and spelling programs. A leader in digital online learning, all of its educational programs are based upon scientific research that meet or exceed all state and federal standards, including all No Child Left Behind guidelines. ClickN KIDS programs are being used successfully in thousands of schools in all 50 U.S. states, and has established itself as a valuable resource for home school students, ESL adult students, autistic and dyslexic children, as well as international students in more than 100 countries.

ClickN KIDS can be accessed online at: http://www.ClickNKIDS.com.

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

    Media Contacts:
    James Highfill
    Chief Operating Officer
    ClickN KIDS, Inc.
    818-431-2717

    James.HighfillPR@clicknkids.com
    Rita Cooper
    Director, Worldwide Public Relations
    Warner Bros. Consumer Products
    818-954-3821
    rita.cooper@warnerbros.com

SOURCE  ClickN KIDS, Inc.

ClickN KIDS, Inc.

CONTACT: James Highfill, Chief Operating Officer of ClickN KIDS, Inc., +1-818-431-2717, James.HighfillPR@clicknkids.com; Rita Cooper, Director, Worldwide Public Relations of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, +1-818-954-3821, rita.cooper@warnerbros.com

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

New Apple Shop Opening at Virgin Megastore Mall of The Emirates

DUBAI, UAE, March 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Virgin Megastore announced today that it is opening the first Apple shop
in the United Arab Emirates at the Virgin Megastore, Mall of The Emirates,
Dubai. The Apple shop will open on Wednesday, March 16th at 5:00 p.m. The new
Apple shop will offer both new and existing Mac users the opportunity to
discover the full range of Apple desktops and notebooks, including the
award-winning MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac, along with a range
of Mac-compatible software and accessories with the support of knowledgeable
Mac Solutions Consultants.

    "Since 2005, the Virgin Megastore has been one of the best places to test
drive and explore Apple products in Dubai. With the opening of the first
Apple shop in the United Arab Emirates at the Virgin Megastore, we're really
excited to build on this and offer our customers a first class shopping
experience for everything Mac," said Nisreen Shocair, President of Virgin
Megastore in the Middle East. "Customers who want to learn more will be able
to watch the various daily product demos showing the different types of
projects you can create with a Mac."

    At the Apple shop customers can take a guided tour of the Mac and
discover how easily Mac owners can create amazing-looking creative projects.
Customers can learn why Macs are the perfect solution for creating projects
in the home such as making music, Hollywood-caliber movies and
professional-looking websites, video chats with family and friends, sharing
stories on a blog and making beautiful photo books.

    Customers who purchase a qualifying Mac at the Apple shop on Wednesday,
March 16th will receive an exclusive 10% discount on all their Apple
purchases on that day.

    About Virgin Megastore

    Virgin Megastore is a global leader in retail entertainment and the
number one entertainment destination in the Middle East. A one-stop shop for
all your entertainment needs, Virgin Megastore offers a wide range of
products, including CDs, books, games, movies, gifts and the latest in
technology. Virgin Megastore is a unique shopping experience that offers an
innovative products and services for all age groups. Catering to local
cultures through events, activities and support of local artists in each
market it enters, Virgin Megastore is truly a global brand with local flavor

    Contact: Lina Karam + 971-506458217; lina.karam@virginmena.com

Source: Virgin Megastore

Contact: Lina Karam +971-506458217; lina.karam@virginmena.com

Measurement Computing Corporation Introduces New Low-Cost Data Loggers

NORTON, Mass., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Measurement Computing Corporation, a leading manufacturer of value-priced data acquisition hardware and software, today added two new data loggers to its line of low-cost, battery-powered data loggers.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100309/DA67007LOGO)

The USB-505 is a single-channel, event logger, state change logger, and event counter. The USB-505 can record events (detecting an input and storing the time and date of occurrence), record state changes (when the input reverts back to normal) and count events (number of events that happen in a time period, without any individual event time or date information). Up to 32,510 events or state changes can be recorded. The USB-505 provides a logging rate of up to four times per sec for events, two times per sec for state changes and 100 times per sec when counting and accepts input voltages up to 24 V. The USB-505 is powered by a user-replaceable lithium battery.

The USB-501-RCG is a temperature data logger powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery which allows logging for up to 1 month. The USB-501-RCG measures and stores up to 32,510 temperature readings over a -20 to +60 degrees C (-4 to +140 degrees F) measurement range. The polycarbonate window and stainless steel 316 assembly provide protection from corrosion, impact and water ingress to IP67 / NEMA 4X. The battery is charged by connecting the unit to a PC's USB port with the supplied cable.

Users can set up each logger and view downloaded data by plugging the module into a USB port on a PC using the included USB-500 Series Data Logger Application software. With the easy-to-use software, users can select the sampling rate, start-time, logging mode, and perform data download/analysis.

About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available on the Web at http://www.mccdaq.com.

Click below to see photos of the USB-505 and USB-501-RCG

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    Product                      Price                       Status
    USB-505                                             $82  March 5, 2011
    USB-501-RCG                                        $125  March 5, 2011

    Contact: Dan Mandill
    Marketing Specialist
    +1 508-946-5100 x219
    dan.mandill@mccdaq.com

SOURCE  Measurement Computing Corporation

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Measurement Computing Corporation

CONTACT: Dan Mandill, Marketing Specialist of Measurement Computing Corporation, +1-508-946-5100, ext. 219, dan.mandill@mccdaq.com

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

AT&T Opens Retail Store in New Milford

New Location at Litchfield Crossing Offers Customers Hands-on Experience With Latest Communications and Entertainment Services

NEW MILFORD, Conn., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the grand opening of a new retail store at Litchfield Crossing in New Milford, offering a unique way for customers to interact with and shop for a wide array of communications and entertainment services. The spacious 3,296 square-foot store includes a hands-on demonstration area to engage customers and provide a "try before you buy" service experience.

The new store showcases a wide range of home and wireless solutions, including industry-leading smartphones and popular AT&T netbooks. Shoppers can also explore AT&T U-verse services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.

"Our New Milford store redefines the sales experience by allowing consumers to test drive our entire portfolio of products and services in an innovative way," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New England. "Our goal is to help people choose the best mix of products and services that meet their individual needs to stay connected everywhere they live and work."

The store is lead by industry veteran Mike Lariccia and a team of knowledgeable sales consultants who are ready to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm.

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

About AT&T

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

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Susan Baranyi, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-617-692-0511, Mobile, +1-617-792-0185, sbaranyi@attnews.us

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

Penton Announces Acquisition of EyeTraffic Media

Acquisition Jumpstarts Online Marketing Services Offering

NEW YORK, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Penton, announced today that the company has completed its first marketing services acquisition with the purchase of EyeTraffic Media, an online marketing firm.  Terms were not disclosed.

"Our senior team has felt for some time that a marketing services offering - including online lead generation for our clients - was a critical component of our growth agenda," said Ms. Rowlands.  "EyeTraffic forms the cornerstone of such an offering.  We intend to roll out these services to our more than 20,000 marketing clients and to our five million subscribers, many of whom are small- and medium-sized businesses that are thirsting for online marketing solutions."

The announcement comes on the heels of a new Outsell Advertising and Marketing Study which highlights how B2B marketers plan to increasingly rely on publishers as their suppliers of marketing services.  According to the study, more large B2B marketers expect to use publishers for marketing services in 2011, up from 72% in 2010 to 85% in 2011, and with small marketers, up from 66% to 81%.

"In addition to investments in measurable online media buying campaigns, client demand for services that can improve and monitor audience engagement, such as search engine optimization and social media analytics continues to grow," said George Assimakopoulos, EyeTraffic's founder and CEO.  "Joining Penton provides us with an opportunity to immediately reach many more clients with solutions that increase awareness, generate leads, monitor brand reputation, and most importantly, increase sales on the web."

EyeTraffic, founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., has a blue chip roster of clients including DuPont, Mazda and Georgetown University.  The company experienced record growth in 2010 and has recently opened new offices in Arlington, Virginia.

Mr. Assimakopoulos will join Penton as a vice president of digital media services and report to Kim Paulsen, senior vice president marketing services and member of the Penton Executive Committee.  "I am so pleased to have George and the EyeTraffic team join Penton," Ms. Paulsen noted.  "Our customers are seeking guidance in the new, complicated world of online marketing.  We are excited to have EyeTraffic's expertise, coupled with our deep market knowledge, to bring to our customers and subscribers across Penton's multiple vertical markets."

About EyeTraffic Media

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., EyeTraffic Media is a performance-driven interactive marketing consulting firm that provides unsurpassed campaign management solutions for companies and organizations seeking to more effectively connect with their target audiences. EyeTraffic boosts lead generation and customer acquisition by leveraging our expertise in search engine marketing, online media buying, email and social media, mobile marketing and web analytics. Acting as a seamless extension of your marketing team, we build, manage, track and analyze interactive marketing campaigns and programs that generate measurable results. For more information, go to http://www.eyetraffic.com.

About Penton

As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton knows business and how to create and disseminate the vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis, and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit http://www.penton.com.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:
    Jill Baldassano
    Phone: (212) 204-4259
    Email: jill.baldassano@penton.com

SOURCE  Penton

Penton

CONTACT: Jill Baldassano, +1-212-204-4259, jill.baldassano@penton.com

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

America's Favorite Charcoal Brand Introduces Grilling.com, a First-Ever Destination for Devoted Grillers to Gather

New Website Launched by the Makers of Kingsford® Charcoal Creates First-Ever Online Hub for Members of the Grilling Community to Interact, Learn and Share

OAKLAND, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- If Americans had a national style of cooking, it would be barbecue. And now, just in time for  the extra hour of sunlight provided by daylight saving time, America's national culinary pastime has an online destination for enthusiasts to share - Kingsford®Charcoal's new website, Grilling.com.

Grilling.com was created for people who prefer their food cooked outdoors, no matter the season. Loaded with mouth watering recipes that visitors can rate and review, articles about the grilling lifestyle and the latest barbecue tricks from world champion pitmaster, Chris Lilly, as well as other grilling gurus, it is the first-ever virtual backyard for pitmasters of all skill levels to interact, learn and voice their opinions.

Every region in the country has its own distinct barbecue and grilling style, which means there is no shortage of great online resources for preparing flame-kissed foods. To help narrow the search, the makers of Kingsford® Charcoal enlisted some of the most influential barbecue writers to bring the best recipes, tips and articles to one destination. The site pulls in content from more than a dozen blogs, online forums and media partners, such as the Food Network. Coordinating the content is the website's newly appointed guest editor, popular barbecue blogger, Clint Cantwell. Founder of the award-winning SmokeInDaEye competition barbecue team and eponymous blog, Cantwell periodically teaches courses on outdoor cooking. Grilling.com features many how-to articles written by him as well as his latest culinary creation - a new twist on a classic St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage meal, the St. Patty's Melt.

"I grew up in Texas, spent several years in Kansas City, and married a woman from Memphis, so barbecue is in my blood," said Cantwell. "I'm hoping to bring some of my most memorable experiences from the competition circuit and my own backyard into people's homes and look forward to hearing what the community thinks."

The perfect resource for pitmasters of all skill levels, Grilling.com celebrates the Grilling Life by not only featuring recipes and tips, but highlighting how grilling can be incorporated into all aspects of every day life. Tired of sending loved ones flowers for special occasions? The website includes an article describing how to create a Grilled Sate Bouquet that will melt hearts and, most importantly, satisfy appetites. Or, check out the stories of the three pitmasters who earned a degree at Kingsford® University, Las Vegas campus, where they had an all-access pit pass to learn from a talented faculty of barbecue experts and other food luminaries. Hailing from the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest, the trio's motivation for applying to polish their grills skills ranged from feeding the needy to bringing the heat on the barbecue competition circuit. Coming soon: Details on how to make the 'cued culinary cocktails on the Kingsford University syllabus, including a grilled lemonade recipe from a member of the Kingsford® research and development team.

Grilling.com also hosts the soundtrack for your next grilling experience - Kingsford® charcoal's new Pandora® station, Grilling Grooves. Developed with feedback from the brand's Facebook community, the new station plays songs that are synonymous with friends and family enjoying time together around the charcoal grill. Truly, everything needed to host a flame-fueled fete - whether it's a summer holiday celebration, stadium tailgate or a romantic meal - is on the website.

"People are very passionate about what they cook on the grill, and as a result, there is a lot of information out there about the subject, but not a single go to site," said Azadeh Fakouri, Digital Marketing, Group Manager for Kingsford®, who spearheaded the launch. "The goal of Grilling.com is to publish the most engaging and informative content available about the grilling life and to create a single destination site where the online community can participate in the conversation."

Joining the online charcoal grilling community is simple. Visit Grilling.com and create a member profile to comment on recipes, videos, share your favorite tips and much more. For more Kingsford updates, visit Kingsford.com or connect with Kingsford on Facebook.

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with 8,300 employees and fiscal year 2010 revenues of $5.53 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works® natural home care products, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Poett® home care products, Fresh Step® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and KC Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration products, Glad® bags and wraps and containers, and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. The company's products are manufactured in more than two dozen countries and sold in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $80 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2010 alone, the foundation awarded $3.5 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $8.8 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com.

SOURCE  Kingsford Charcoal

Kingsford Charcoal

CONTACT: Media Relations, Spencer Taich of Current, +1-312-929-0502, staich@talktocurrent.com, for Kingsford Charcoal; or Drew McGowan, Kingsford/The Clorox Company, +1-510-271-7499; drew.mcgowan@clorox.com

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

AT&T To Sell iPad 2 on March 11

Customers Get First Month Free When Activating New Postpaid Plan

DALLAS, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced it will sell iPad 2 in its retail and business channels beginning Friday, March 11 at 5 p.m. local time.  Online sales will be available at http://www.att.com/iPad at 1 a.m. pacific time.  AT&T offers several convenient billing options, none of which require a long-term contract.  Customers can choose between AT&T's prepaid billing options, which are charged to a credit card account, or recently announced postpaid plans that can be added to customers' existing monthly wireless statements.  For a limited time, customers who activate a new postpaid $25/2 GB plan will receive the first month free**.

"We are thrilled to offer iPad 2 in our stores and give customers several easy ways to connect to the nation's fastest mobile broadband network," said Glenn Lurie, president--Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets.

Customers may choose from the following options.

    --  Monthly statements:  $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB***.  Customers
        who exceed their monthly data allotment will be billed $14.99 for
        another 250MB on the $14.99 plan or $10 per 1 GB of overage on the 2 GB
        plan.
    --  Credit card billing:  $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB****.  Customers
        who exceed their monthly data allotment may choose to purchase another
        250 MB on the $14.99 plan or purchase an additional 2 GB for $25 on the
        2 GB plan.

Both options are month-to-month and do not require a long-term commitment.

The Personal Hotspot feature being introduced with iOS 4.3 is also available to customers who choose the $25 plan plus a $20 tethering option that provides an extra 2 GB of data.

AT&T retail stores will be open during normal business hours on Friday.

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

iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple's new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers the up to 10 hours of battery life users have come to expect.

*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.

**First month free:  Service free for new postpaid activations for first 30 days or the first 2GB of usage, whichever comes first.  Credit could span two billing cycles.  Offer available for DataConnect Personal for Tablets 2GB Plan only.  To avoid subsequent charges, service must be cancelled prior to 30 days after activation of the plan, or prior to usage in excess of 2GB within the first 30 days after activation of the Plan.  Service may be cancelled at any time by calling 1-800-331-0500 or visiting a store representative.  Usage in excess of 2GB during the first 30 days to be billed at $10 per each additional GB.  Limited time only.

***Postpaid Plans:  Plans are for 30 days and automatically renew every 30 days, unless you cancel service prior to the start of the 30 day renewal.  Service may be cancelled at any time by calling 1-800-331-0500, or visiting a store representative.  No term commitment or termination fees apply.  Usage in excess of 250 MB for the 250 MB plan, or 2GB for 2GB plan, during any 30 day period to be billed at $14.99 for each additional 250 MB, and $10 for each additional 1 GB, respectively.  Unused data does not rollover to the next thirty day period.  Offer not available for on-tablet activation.  Plan not suitable for corporate email or intranet systems.  Plan for compatible tablets.  Credit check may be required.  Limited time offer.

****Prepaid/Session-based Plans for the iPad are for 30 days and automatically renew every 30 days, unless you cancel service prior to the next scheduled payment.  Plans can only be used on AT&T's wireless network and not with other domestic wireless networks.  Time begins expiring immediately upon activating service, whether you are using the service or not.  Once your time expires or the allotted data is used, whichever comes first, your data access will cease.  Fees are non-refundable.  For complete terms, see iPad Session-Based Wireless Data Services Agreement at http://www.att.com/wirelesslegal.

About AT&T

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

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz  to discover more about our small business services.

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Siegel, +1-404-986-1803, mark.a.siegel@att.com

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

Open-Silicon Enhances Its Interlaken IP Core for Very High-Speed Chip-to-Chip Serial Interfaces

Additional configurability and flexibility facilitates complex board-level designs for data networking, storage and high-performance computing customers

MILPITAS, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Open-Silicon, Inc., a leading semiconductor design and manufacturing company and founding member of the Interlaken Alliance, announced today the availability of an enhanced version of its Interlaken controller IP core.  The updated core features fully-configurable SerDes lane mapping between the logical and physical SerDes lanes.  As Interlaken interfaces are routinely targeting SerDes rates greater than 10Gbps, custom mapping of the logical and physical SerDes lanes provides the flexibility necessary to ease board-level design complexities for very high-speed chip-to-chip serial interfaces. 

This latest feature is an evolution of the silicon-proven Open-Silicon Interlaken HiFlex architecture, which has been successfully deployed in multiple ASIC technologies addressing applications from 40Gbps to 300Gbps.  The new version also carries forward existing HiFlex features such as Interlaken-LA, In-Band and Out-of-Band flow control, multiple user-interface options, flexible statistics counters and built-in interrupt structures.  This controller is fully compliant with the latest Interlaken Protocol Definition (v1.2), the Interlaken Look-Aside Protocol Definition (v1.1), and the Interlaken Interop Recommendations (v1.4).

About the ASIC Interlaken IP Core

Combining the advantages of popular SPI4.2 and XAUI interfaces, the Interlaken protocol builds on the channelization and per channel flow control features of SPI4.2, while reducing the number of chip I/O pins by using high-speed SerDes technology.  Open-Silicon's Interlaken IP can scale from 10Gbps to over 300Gbps of bandwidth through the combination of SerDes speed (3.125Gbps to 12.5Gbps) and a variable number of SerDes lanes (1 to 24). This scalability makes Interlaken ideal for multiple generations of future network switches, routers and storage equipment.

The Interlaken protocol is an integral part of today's leading edge data networking products, enabling fast, low latency chip-to-chip communication for switching, routing, and deep packet processing applications.  Architected to be easily synthesizable into many ASIC technologies, Open-Silicon's Interlaken IP core is uniquely built to work with off-the-shelf SerDes from leading technology vendors. This support for multiple industry-leading SerDes PHYs allows Open-Silicon's customers to quickly integrate the core into their technology of choice.

"Open-Silicon is focused on providing solutions to help customers get their networking, storage, and computing SoCs to market quickly," said Naveed Sherwani, CEO and president for Open-Silicon.  "From architecture services to software development to this latest generation of our industry-leading Interlaken IP core, Open-Silicon provides comprehensive, flexible solutions for various development models including traditional ASIC design and newer derivative SoC design engagements."

Additional details regarding Open-Silicon's Interlaken IP can be found at http://www.open-silicon.com/capabilities/ip.

About Open-Silicon, Inc.

Open-Silicon is a leading semiconductor company focused on SoC realization for traditional ASIC, develop-to-spec, and derivative ICs. In support of the industry trend towards collaborative engineering and design-lite, Open-Silicon offers SoC architecture, system design, physical design, low-level software, and high-quality semiconductor manufacturing services with one of the world's broadest partner ecosystems for IC development. For more information, visit Open-Silicon's website at http://www.open-silicon.com or call 408-240-5700.

SOURCE  Open-Silicon, Inc.

Open-Silicon, Inc.

CONTACT: Hillary Cain, Dynamic Flow Marketing, +1-831-439-2071, hcain@dynamicflow.com, Open-Silicon, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.open-silicon.com

LivingSocial Further Expands Daily Deals Program in California, Nevada and Texas

Spring Breakers, Deal Hunters, and Adventure-Seekers Can Now Enjoy Top Local Attractions at Unbeatable Prices in Three New Markets

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial (http://www.livingsocial.com), the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, today announced the launch of two new markets including the San Francisco Bay Peninsula and Sugar Land/Katy, TX.  LivingSocial is currently available in more than 200 markets in 11 countries with more than 20 million subscribers worldwide.

"With this launch, we're now offering deals on unique local experiences to more people in Northern California, Nevada and Southeast Texas," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial.  "Whether you're a college student seeking Spring Break outdoor adventure deals or a savvy shopper spring cleaning your spending habits, LivingSocial has you covered."

LivingSocial lets anyone find restaurants, shops, activities and travel hotspots popular in their area, at a budget-friendly cost.  The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market working directly with business owners and constantly identifying the best in local attractions to bring a savings of at least 50 percent to consumers.

Cashing in on LivingSocial deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, iPhone and Android app.  Live for 24 hours, the deal is available to anyone who clicks on it.  Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users their deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate.

With an audience of nearly 20 million subscribers, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience, as well as introduce great local experiences at incredible values.

In addition to daily deals, LivingSocial also offers weekly vertical deals with its Family Edition and Escapes programs.  LivingSocial Family Edition is a family-focused deals program available in various markets that offers kid-friendly activities and mom and dad-approved deals.  LivingSocial Escapes is a travel site offering unbeatable savings on one-of-a-kind day trips, packaged nearcations, quick escapes that don't require air-travel or weekend excursions.

For a full list of markets where LivingSocial is live or to sign up your location, go to http://www.livingsocial.com.  Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends.  Members enjoy at least 50 percent off on the coolest, local experiences.  Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers.  In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value.  Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved more than 20 million subscribers over $311 million in +200 markets worldwide.  Please visit http://www.livingsocial.com for additional information.

SOURCE  LivingSocial

LivingSocial

CONTACT: Maire Griffin, Communications Director of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, Maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Kate Chesnut of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, Kate.chesnut@atomicpr.com, for LivingSocial

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