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ControlCircle to Provide Data Centre Services to Luup

LONDON, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Mobile Payment Solutions Provider Luup Chooses ControlCircle
for Comprehensive Hosting Infrastructure

    - Hall 2.1 Stand A73

    ControlCircle, a leading hosting and connectivity provider, announced
that it has won a contract to deliver datacentre services to Luup, a leading
provider of banking-grade mobile payments solutions that enable organisations
to securely transform the way financial services are delivered.

    The agreement will see ControlCircle provide the comprehensive virtual
infrastructure required to host and manage Luup's mobile payments solutions
and expanding services to customers. ControlCircle offers the global
scalability needed to support Luup's continued strong growth across multiple
regions.

    "ControlCircle were the obvious choice for us. They have a great team who
understood our vision and were able to design a datacentre solution that
impressed us with its ingenuity," said Geir Norlund, Luup VP of Operations.

    He added: "Luup's mobile payment platform is banking-grade and needs a
powerful, resilient and reliable infrastructure to run on. We are confident
that Luup's demanding requirements, representing those of the financial
industry, are met by ControlCircle."

    "Our team is looking forward to working with Luup. This client win is
very exciting for us as we're keen to increase our presence within the mobile
market," said Damian Milkins, ControlCircle CEO.

    He continued: "There is a great deal of synergy between Luup and
ControlCircle. We're very pleased to be providing this service to them. I'm
sure that this is only the beginning of a long lasting partnership."

    About ControlCircle

    ControlCircle is a privately owned company, founded in 2001 to provide
solutions ranging from secure hosting and global connectivity to managing all
security, networking, server and database technologies covering a full range
of market sectors. The company offers highly skilled and vastly experienced
data specialists who design and support resilient enterprise hosting
solutions, built on highly available platforms backed by ultra reliable
support. Customers include many of the World's largest online businesses and
blue chip companies in the banking, legal, accounting and commercial sectors.
They rely on our industry knowledge, technical expertise, innovation,
accuracy and skilful team management. For more information, please visit:
http://www.controlcircle.com.

    About Luup

    Luup offers banking-grade mobile payments solutions that solve customers'
business challenges, giving access to new cost-saving and revenue-generating
business models. Corporate and merchant banks can take advantage of the Luup
Mobile Corporate Banking Solution; Retail banks can benefit from the
Branchless Banking Solution; MTOs & exchange houses can innovate with the
Remittance Solution. Luup has proven best-practice experience in developing,
deploying and running mobile money managed services since 2002. These range
from mobile cash or salary disbursements to remittances and corporate
payments - all securely via the mobile handset.

    Luup is creating an extensive payments gateway, enabling its customers to
expand their own business reach with Luup's partners. The company devises
strategies for financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank's Global
Transaction Banking group and leading UAE bank, the National Bank of Abu
Dhabi. Other partners include Oxigen Services in India and ITC Ltd in
Bangladesh. For additional information, please visit: http://www.luup.com.

   
    Contact:

    Julia Vockrodt
    VP Communications
    Julia@vp-pr.com
    +44(0)208-964-0260

Source: ControlCircle

Julia Vockrodt, VP Communications, Julia@vp-pr.com, +44(0)208-964-0260

This is a poor move for everyone. Nokia is now pushing Windows Phone 7 and is throwing out Qt in the process. Qt is the development platform for Symbian and even KDE on Linux. Qt is portable and works with nearly every operating system. Nokia's Microsoftish CEO struck the deal with devil and now Qt is being thrown out with the bathwater. Symbian is also killed off. Meego? Dead as well. This will be bad for Nokia.

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Qt will continue to be the development framework for Symbian and Nokia will use Symbian for further devices; continuing to develop strategic applications in Qt for Symbian platform and encouraging application developers to do the same. With 200 million users worldwide and Nokia planning to sell around 150 million more Symbian devices, Symbian still offers unparalleled geographical scale for developers.

Extending the scope of Qt further will be our first MeeGo-related open source device, which we plan to ship later this year. Though our plans for MeeGo have been adapted in light of our planned partnership with Microsoft, that device will be compatible with applications developed within the Qt framework and so give Qt developers a further device to target.

You get one Meego device and that's it. Everything after is WP7.

http://blogs.forum.nokia.com/blog/nokia-developer-news/2011/02/11/letter-to-developers

Portable Fuel Cell Charger Provides Instant Power Anywhere

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - PowerTrekk is a Fuel Cell Driven Power Source for Mobile Phones and
Other Electronic Equipment. Unlike Other Portable Chargers, PowerTrekk
Provides Instant and Reliable Power Anywhere, Making it Ideal for Outdoor
Enthusiasts and Business Users in Emerging Markets.

    PowerTrekk is a pocket size, lightweight charger for users who spend time
away from the electricity grid. Providing instant power anywhere, PowerTrekk
uses advanced fuel cell technology which cleanly and efficiently converts
hydrogen into electricity. With its rugged, waterproof casing and robust
technology on the inside, PowerTrekk is designed to match demanding
requirements.

    PowerTrekk is a 2-in-1 solution that is both a portable battery pack and
fuel cell. The portable battery pack can be operated on its own as a ready
source of power or storage buffer for the fuel cell. The fuel cell enables
instant charging from a depleted battery state without ever needing a wall
charge. Users simply insert a fuel pack and add water. To charge portable
devices - for example mobile phones, cameras and GPS devices - users connect
a device to Power Trekk via a USB port.

    "PowerTrekk has a competitive edge over traditional portable chargers.
Fuel cell power is generated immediately and charging is not impacted by
weather or the position of the sun, as for solar panels. Compared to battery
powered travel chargers, PowerTrekk offers reliable charging as the fuel
packs do not deplete as batteries do," said Bjorn Westerholm, CEO at myFC,
the company behind PowerTrekk.

    myFC is a Swedish fuel cell technology company that develops solutions
for powering portable electronics. Having secured numerous patents around
proprietary shape-flexible fuel cell systems with record high power density,
PowerTrekk is the first commercial portable charger using myFC technology.
Since the hydrogen fuel can be supplied from several alternative sources, the
system is "flexifuel". The chemistry process is safe and eco-friendly, and
the only by-product from the fuel cell is a little water vapor.

    Further information/images: http://www.powertrekk.com

    Worldwide launch of PowerTrekk at Mobile World Congress

    See PowerTrekk at MWC in Barcelona, Hall 2.0, Stand 2F13. To schedule an
interview, please contact Bite Communications.

    About PowerTrekk

    PowerTrekk is a portable charger developed by myFC, a fuel cell innovator
based in Stockholm, Sweden. http://www.myfc.se

    Contact Information

    Bjorn Westerholm, CEO, Phone +46-70-656-20-07, Email
bjorn.westerholm@myfc.se

    Bite Communications, Phone +46-8-402-01-00, Email
powertrekk@bitecommunications.com

Source: MyFC AB

Contact Information: Bjorn Westerholm, CEO, Phone +46-70-656-20-07, Email
bjorn.westerholm@myfc.se; Bite Communications, Phone +46-8-402-01-00, Email
powertrekk@bitecommunications.com

New Interface Standard from STMicroelectronics Enables Seamless Delivery of Full High-Definition Audio and Video Between Smart Mobile Devices and TVs

Developed in close cooperation with ST-Ericsson, new proposed 'Mobility DisplayPort' standard connects the mobile lifestyle to the living room

GENEVA, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, in close cooperation with ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, today announced the 'Mobility DisplayPort' (MYDP) interface standard. MYDP is 100% compatible with the DisplayPort digital-protocol standard and enables 1080p/60Hz audio and video (A/V) streaming between smart mobile devices and full-high-definition (1080p) TVs and monitors via the standard connector found in the majority of mobile consumer products such as tablets, smart phones and portable gaming consoles. The MYDP standard also offers concurrent A/V streaming and battery charging of the mobile device via the same standard connector.

STMicroelectronics has already submitted the proposal for the new MYDP interface standard to VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) with the aim for it to become the de facto standard for A/V output from all portable electronic devices. MYDP is based on DisplayPort, which is an industry-proven technology and an open and royalty-free VESA digital-display interface standard. DisplayPort is expected to become a major high-definition video interface in the coming years, following the recent declaration of several major consumer electronics manufacturers and computer makers to drop support for the VGA/DVI standard by 2015.

Unlike DisplayPort, however, MYDP is designed specifically for mobile devices and equipment, where space is extremely limited. It demands the use of only one connector for data exchange, audio/video output and connecting to other A/V accessories. MYDP therefore maintains the minimum 'connection footprint' of the mobile device, removing the need for additional connectors and thereby reducing bill-of-materials costs to deliver uncompressed high-definition video (up to 1080p/60Hz) and audio (up to 7.1 channels at 192,000 samples per second) for direct connection to either a TV or audio system.

"Introducing cutting-edge technologies, such as MYDP, is an important element of ST's strategy to continue advancing as a leader in semiconductor solutions for the consumer market," said Luigi Mantellassi, Vice President, Home Entertainment and Displays Group, STMicroelectronics. "In close cooperation with ST-Ericsson, STMicroelectronics has co-developed an open and royalty-free technology that will let consumers bring the content from their smart mobile devices into their living rooms."

"MYDP will perfectly meet the constraints of the mobile industry and will enable users to fully benefit from the multimedia performance of ST-Ericsson's smartphone and tablets platforms using a standard connector," said Teppo Hemia, Vice President 3G Multimedia Business Unit at ST-Ericsson "The charging capability of MYDP is a major added value for the industry, as consumers will be able to stream high-definition video without compromising the battery lifetime of their mobile handsets."

STMicroelectronics and ST-Ericsson are planning to introduce a series of highly differentiated products to support deployment of the Mobility DisplayPort standard. The first engineering samples of this series are expected in Q3 2011.

The MYDP platform will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Feb 14-17, 2011, on both the STMicroelectronics stand (7A106) and at ST-Ericsson's Pavilion (outside hall 7).

MYDP - Technical Information

The MYDP standard is designed to work via any connectors currently used in mobile applications. In addition to the DisplayPort standard functionality, MYDP also brings the capability to charge the mobile handset from the connected TV or monitor. MYDP takes full advantage of the scalability of DisplayPort and maps audio and video streams on to one differential pair (or lane). A sideband channel signal, AUX_HPD, carries the sideband channel signals of the DisplayPort standard, namely the AUX CH differential pair (AUX CH+ and AUX CH-) and HPD over a single pin.

STMicroelectronics and DisplayPort Standards

In addition to proposing the MYDP standard to VESA, STMicroelectronics has been the leading company in the development and deployment of the DisplayPort interface and is committed to driving the evolution of the technology and expanding its use in new applications. STMicroelectronics has also developed the industry's first 'bridge' chipsets for the iDP (Internal DisplayPort) standard to LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) translation for use in next-generation LCD TVs.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2010, the Company's net revenues were $10.35 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354, michael.markowitz@st.com

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

Activision to Unveil Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM) - A Breakthrough New Play Experience That Merges the World of Toys and Video Games - At the 2011 American International Toy Fair

Innovative New Game Lets You 'Bring Your Toys to Life'

Company Announces Global Marketing Partnership with Toys 'R' Us

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the worldwide debut of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, an entertainment breakthrough for the toy and video game industries. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power(TM)." These "toys with brains" can come to life inside the game in connection with multiple gaming platforms, as well as on handheld gaming devices, mobile devices and on the web, remembering achievements and level-ups wherever they go. This marks a wholesale change in the interaction between toys and video games, opening up new possibilities and revenue streams for both industries.

"These are more than action figures. They are inter-action figures," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "By pairing world class character design, world class video game design and world class story telling into one entertainment experience, we've given players a whole new genre that bridges the gap between the real and virtual worlds. From the first time a kid picked up a stick and pretended it was a sword, toys have unlocked kids' imaginations. And how often have you wanted to bring those toys to life, to see them become animated and take them on an adventure? Skylanders Spyro's Adventure does just that."

This new interactive experience will make its worldwide debut and be available for demos at the American International Toy Fair (Booth #3055), which takes place February 13 - 16 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Activision brought its gaming expertise together with top Hollywood creative talent to bring Skylanders Spyro's Adventure to life.  The game and technology was developed by Activision's Novato, California studio, Toys for Bob, led by creative director and studio head, Paul Reiche. The adventure driven story was penned by two of the Academy Award nominated writers of the original Toy Story movie, Alek Sokolow and Joel Cohen. The result is a line of highly collectible characters, an engaging story, and an immersive interactive entertainment experience.

There are many unique and innovative elements to this experience, including:

    --  Each Character Has its Own Unique Powers - In addition to the highly
        collectible design and personalities of the toys themselves, each
        character has different powers and abilities, opening different
        experiences inside the game. Players can drop in and out of each level
        with as many different characters as they like, making each players
        experience unique.
    --  Toys With Brains - Each toy/character remembers the player's shared
        experiences. Achievements and leveled up capabilities earned in the game
        are embedded inside the toy and travel with the toy. Wherever the toy
        goes, its experiences go with it.
    --  Portal of Power - The Portal of Power serves as the gateway between our
        world and the amazing world of the characters in Skylanders Spyro's
        Adventure.
    --  Play With Friends - By placing two characters on the Portal of Power at
        once, players can team up together for cooperative play, or face off in
        player versus player battle arenas utilizing their leveled up
        characters.
    --  Diverse Experiences on Diverse Devices - While the toys can be used with
        gaming consoles to play the disc based game, completely different gaming
        experiences await them on the mobile app and inside the Web World, each
        of which were designed specifically for those platforms. The result is a
        remarkable number of different gaming experiences in one game.

To support the launch of the game, Toys "R" Us will join forces with Activision for a global marketing partnership in which stores across the globe will feature several Skylanders Spyro's Adventure exclusives this fall.

"We began discussing this concept with Activision and immediately knew merging the world of toys and video games together in Skylanders Spyro's Adventure would capture the imagination of a wide range of consumers, including kids, toy collectors and video game enthusiasts," said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys"R"Us, Inc.  "We believe this product line is among the most exciting and unique offerings that will be seen at Toy Fair this year, and we are excited to partner with Activision to bring Skylanders Spyro's Adventure to Toys"R"Us stores this fall."

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro.  Each of these heroes is a protector of an amazing, mysterious world, but they have been ejected from their world by the sinister Portal Master known as Kaos and now they are frozen in our world as toys.  Only the players of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure can get them back into their world, by embarking on a fantastical journey where they will explore mythical lands, battle menacing, outlandish creatures, collect treasures, and solve challenging puzzles as a part of the quest to save their world.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is developed by Toys For Bob, an Activision studio located in Novato, California.  The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.  For more information, visit http://www.skylandersgame.com

Activision Publishing Broadcast Media Center

Members of the media can visit Activision Publishing's Broadcast Media Center to download broadcast quality video, web-ready video and high-resolution images.  Members of the media using Pathfire can take advantage of a Pathfire enabled video download.

Broadcast Media Center:  http://activisionvideo.com

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. It currently sells merchandise in more than 1,570 stores, including 858 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States, and more than 510 international stores and 200 licensed stores in 33 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com, FAO.com and babyuniverse.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is a trademark and Spyro and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul Murphy, PR Manager of Activision, Inc., +1-310-496-5241, paul.murphy@activision.com

Web Site: http://toysrus.com

Conduit Launches Mobile Platform, Bringing Its Network of 260,000 Publishers & 230 Million End Users to the Mobile Arena

SAN MATEO, California, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Conduit Mobile Allows Anyone to Create an App and Deploy it across
Every Major Mobile Device and All Major Web Browsers

    Conduit(R) (http://www.conduit.com), the fastest-growing network of web
app publishers with more than 260,000 members and 230 million end-users,
today announced the launch of the Conduit Mobile Platform
(http://mobile.conduit.com), a complete solution for developing, publishing,
promoting and managing mobile apps on multiple devices. Conduit is the only
platform that allows anyone -- from professional developers to individuals
without engineering expertise -- to create an app and deploy it across every
major mobile device and all major web browsers, at no cost.

    Conduit's mission is to help publishers to promote their own content,
build traffic and brands, and grow their businesses with customer engagement
solutions. To that end, the company already has an extremely popular
marketplace and platform for web apps, powering publishers of all sizes -from
Major League Baseball, Univision and TechCrunch to smaller publishers -
across verticals such as sports, entertainment, travel, online video, among
others.

    Alan Webber, Principal Analyst with Altimeter Analysts says that web and
mobile apps are key tools for engaging customers. "In order to build customer
loyalty, brands need consistent, constant interaction with customers that
leads to a deeper level of engagement. Apps provide a great solution for
this. This is the next best opportunity for marketers to expand their reach
and create new revenue streams. But the apps industry is handicapped by
fragmentation around building and maintaining apps. Since this fragmentation
is not likely to be solved anytime soon, marketers need to offset this by
focusing on those players who have the largest networks of both users and
publishers, and are as platform agnostic as possible."

    With the introduction of Conduit Mobile, the company now extends the
reach of its massive network of publishers and users from the browser to all
the major mobile devices, including iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows and
Nokia. Among the companies that have created mobile apps during the beta
program are the Liverpool Football Club, BigPoint Games, MessengerPlus!,
Exent/Free Ride Games, and Football Club Barcelona.

    "The mobile app market has grown at a staggering pace and has created a
climate where publishers, brands and developers are under pressure to create
apps for many different devices," said Adam Boyden, president, Conduit. "With
Conduit Mobile they can create, deploy and manage their apps for all the
major smart phone platforms in one location. Not only are content and
technology updates simple, but our platform also includes analytics that
provide an overview of app performance across the various devices."

    The Conduit Mobile Platform offers full lifecycle support:

    Create: create richly functional, fully customized apps, fast without
programming skills or any specific hardware or software, and at no cost.

    Publish: Conduit-powered mobile apps meet the strict specs and standards
for marketplaces like iTunes and Android.

    Promote: utilize promotional tools like download pages, banners, social
media links, and a unique discovery tool that leverages Conduit's
recommendation engine.

    Analyze: analytics includes easy-to-understands charts, graphs and tables
to track active users, page clicks, and conversion rates. Data can also be
tracked by geography and social activity.

    Manage: the dashboard enables publishers to see and send updates
seamlessly to all users across all platforms.

    The Conduit Mobile platform is free to use. Customers can also monetize
apps through an integrated targeted advertising module. For more information,
visit us at http://www.mobile.conduit.com or write to us at info@conduit.com.

    Additional Resources

   
    Conduit Mobile: http://mobile.conduit.com
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/conduit
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/conduit
    Blog: http://blog.conduit.com
    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ConduitYourSite
    Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/conduityoursite/sets

    About Conduit

    Conduit is the fastest-growing network of web and mobile app publishers
with more than 260,000 members and 230 million end-users. The Conduit Network
empowers publishers - from global brands to independent developers - to
create, exchange and distribute apps and to collaborate through business
partnerships.

    The Conduit Network features the award-winning Conduit Platform, Conduit
Mobile Platform and Conduit App Marketplace, providing publishers with a
comprehensive solution for developing, sharing and managing apps that engage
users constantly. Since 2005, Conduit has enabled publishers to rapidly
encapsulate content and deploy it everywhere from web browsers and Community
Toolbars to mobile devices. Publishers can distribute and exchange their apps
directly, or through the innovative Conduit App Marketplace.

    With Conduit, global brands including Major League Baseball, Road Runner,
Univision, the Chelsea Football Club, Fox News, iVillage, the National Hockey
League, Travelocity, and TechCrunch are marketing themselves online - along
with hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized organizations in more
than 120 countries around the world. Join the Conduit Network at
http://www.conduit.com.

Source: Conduit

Melissa Myers, PR/Marketing Associate, +1-650-340-1550 #136, melissa@conduit.com

Peach New Media Partners with NFi Studios to Enhance Knowledge Communities

New Integrations Will Power Online Learning Communities for Increased Association Member Engagement

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach New Media, Inc. and NFi Studios have announced a partnership enabling Peach to utilize NFi Studios' MemberFuse(TM) platform to power its popular Knowledge Community service for associations. 

Peach New Media was the first to empower the educational needs of trade and professional associations with Knowledge Communities, and this partnership with NFi Studios, the leading provider of web technology, adds even more features and control to the powerful online learning platform.

Peach New Media's Knowledge Communities feature a one-of-a-kind "Community Dashboard." This user-friendly interface integrates all online learning content including live webcasts and webinars, archived programs, continuing education certificates, conference recordings, as well as professional collaborative groups and external social networking sites.

"When members can see all activity in one place - whether it is webinars, Facebook pages, or Twitter streams - it focuses the collective audience on a single site," says Dave Will, Chief Executive Peach of Peach New Media. 

"One of our primary goals is to add simplicity to online learning and communities," adds Mr. Will. "Associations are overwhelmed with the many social networking sites they must maintain, so this Community Dashboard component, coupled with the association's MemberFuse online community, really brings a simple view of all they have going on."

Association executives and learning managers have the option to control Knowledge Community access through additional fees or may grant all members full community access. Additionally, select members may be identified as an association's "Brain Trust" and be given special privileges to post and moderate collaborative groups within the Knowledge Community.

Integrating everything is Peach New Media's Freestone(TM) platform that powers live webinars, live webcasts, content subscriptions, quizzes, CE certificate management, and much more. By integrating online learning content with collaborative features of the MemberFuse platform, Peach and NFi Studios enable organizations to share knowledge and empower members like never before.

"NFi Studios is dedicated to creating engaged association members and increasing member value," said Sterling Raphael, president and Chief Executive Officer of NFi Studios. "Our partnership with Peach New Media takes member engagement to the next level by integrating the power of the social web with learning communities to create a robust environment that fosters collaborative learning and deepens a member's relationship with the association."

ABOUT PEACH NEW MEDIA

Peach New Media, Inc. (PNM) is a leader in online knowledge sharing for associations. The "Peaches" at PNM believe that telling stories, providing access to experts and mentors within an industry is a key calling for associations. Serving associations and continuing education providers since 2001, Peach has worked with over 250 professional associations to provide on-going support, professional services, and technology to enable these associations to reach "more people with more content."

ABOUT NFi STUDIOS

NFi Studios is the leading provider of web engagement technologies to associations worldwide. NFi Studios connects member and industry communities through content, community and commerce. NFi Studios focuses on creating a relevant experience for each individual user on a powerful and open technology platform called MemberFuse.

    Media Contacts:

    Elizabeth Baranik, VP, Marketing & Public Relations
    NFi Studios
    elizabeth@nfistudios.com
    NFiStudios.com
    877-634-7883

    Natalie Mullen, Director of Marketing
    Peach New Media
    nmullen@peachnewmedia.com
    PeachNewMedia.com
    866-702-3278

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Peach New Media, Inc.

Peach New Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Baranik, VP, Marketing & Public Relations, NFi Studios, 877-634-7883, elizabeth@nfistudios.com; or Natalie Mullen, Director of Marketing, Peach New Media, 866-702-3278, nmullen@peachnewmedia.com

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

Kids' Internet Safety Expert Katie LeClerc Greer Asks: 'Are The Kids All Right -- On Social Networks?'

Kids' Social Network WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Provides Kids 13-and-under with a "Kids-only," Safe, Secure, Anti-cyberbullying Community & Helps Parents "Get Smart" at its Parent Resource Center

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids' Internet Safety Expert Katie LeClerc Greer Asks: "Are the kids all right -- on social networks?" With the increasing popularity of online social networks where kids can play games, communicate with friends and create profiles, parents have many questions about what's appropriate and at what age.  The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies to any Website collecting information from kids under the age of 13, and many popular social networks were not intended for children.  One COPPA-compliant, new kids' social network for 7-13-year-olds -- WhatsWhat.me (Beta) (http://www.whatswhat.me) - takes a unique approach to safety, security and cyberbullying with a combination of patent-pending facial recognition technologies, human moderation and kid-friendly features to create a "kids-only" community that teaches positive online behavior.  And, for parents who want to "get smart" about cybersafety and their kids, the WhatsWhat.me Parent Resource Center (http://www.whatswhat.me/parents) provides expert advice, news and Internet safety tips for children.  [To learn more about WhatsWhat.me (Beta) and the Parent Resource Center, obtain the downloadable press kit with FAQs and screenshots, and watch the video, etc., go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/whatswhat/48109/ ]

It's becoming increasingly important for children to learn how to behave online, especially when one hears daily about cyberbullying incidents and the amount of time kids are online:

    --  99% of children ages 8-17-years-old access the Internet spending 25% of
        their time on social networking -- The Family Online Safety Institute
    --  58% of kids admit someone has said "mean or hurtful things" to them
        online with more than 4 out of 10 saying it has happened more than once
        -- i-Safe America

Director of Internet Safety and law enforcement expert at http://www.whatswhat.me, Katie LeClerc Greer says, "Parents and kids need to know the basic rules when it comes to social networking.  As specifically stated in the terms of service on many popular social networks, kids under the age of 13 are not allowed; yet, when I meet with 'tweens across the U.S., many of them are on these sites, unbeknownst to their parents. Because social networking is so popular, it's imperative for both kids and parents to have a safe, secure, age-appropriate solution for kids, as social networks are here to stay."

WhatsWhat.me (Beta): Safe, Secure, "Kids-only"& No Cyberbullying Allowed

Ms. Greer emphasizes in her "Internet/Technology Safety for Kids" seminars with parents across the U.S., education is key for both parents and children regarding teaching positive online behavior.  Finding a kids-only social network to help kids learn and practice in a safe, secure environment helps prepare kids for the digital world in which they live.  Following are the unique, patent-pending technologies that make WhatsWhat.me (Beta) - a safe, secure and educational option:

    --  Biometric Facial Recognition Technology:  Using a Webcam during
        registration to create a "MeKey" for each child, the "MeKey" checks and
        matches the child's unique facial features at every login to ensure his
        or her authentic identity. Photos are encrypted and stored on
        state-of-the-art, secure servers.
    --  Secure, Authentic ID:  Encrypted and verified ID at every login.
    --  Report It! Button:  Kids can report confidentially any improper online
        behavior; moderators review reports and take appropriate action with the
        kids, and if the violation is serious, the parents and/or law
        enforcement officials will be contacted.
    --  Human Moderators & "Teachable Moments": Professional moderators monitor
        the site and help kids turn online mistakes into teachable moments.
    --  Review, Approve, Post - "Think Before Posting":  All postings must be
        reviewed and approved by the recipient before becoming visible to others
        - effectively mitigating cyberbullying and teaching kids to "think
        before posting."
    --  Anti-cyberbullying Policies & Community Rules: Created by law
        enforcement and cyberspace experts, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) community rules
        are posted and reinforced; violators will not be tolerated.
    --  Age-appropriate Networking:  Kids are only allowed to network with other
        WhatsWhat.me (Beta) members one grade above or below their grade level,
        unless approved by a parent.
    --  Parental Approval Required & Secure Registration:  Parents participate
        in the registration process, which requires a valid credit card to
        ensure parental approval and authentic identification.
    --  Membership for WhatsWhat.me (Beta):  $3.95/month or $29.95/year.
    --  Parent Resource Center:  WhatsWhat.me (Beta)'s site for parents to
        obtain important information about social networking and keeping their
        kids safe in cyberspace (http://www.whatswhat.me/parents).

Finally ... Parents Can "Just Say Yes":

Parent of "tweens," founder and CEO of WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Vincent Cannistraro says, "From personal experience, I know how great it is to say, 'Yes!' finally to kids about social networking. We invite parents to explore WhatsWhat.me (Beta), our Parent Resource Center, watch our video, engage in the important discussion about kids and Internet safety, and 'Ask the Expert' Katie LeClerc Greer any questions they may have."

In summing up the WhatsWhat.me mission, Mr. Cannistraro stated, "We believe that today's youth will benefit from being prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. The entire WhatsWhat.me (Beta) team is dedicated to teaching children how to make intelligent, safe and appropriate choices every time they go online.  Our site fosters an age-appropriate, "no-bullying allowed" community while teaching positive online behavior and related life skills."

About Director of Internet Safety, Katie LeClerc Greer:  Katie is a pioneer in children's cybersafety and travels the country educating students, parents, the media, communities, and law enforcement officials.  She served as the Director of Internet Safety at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, worked as an Intelligence Analyst with the Massachusetts State Police, holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently working toward a Master's in Digital Investigations.

About WhatsWhat.me (Beta):  WhatsWhat.me (Beta) is a "kids-only" Website http://www.whatswhat.me that provides safe, secure social networking for kids ages 7 to 13 ("tweens") and utilizes patent-pending facial recognition technologies, moderation and kid-friendly features. WhatsWhat.me (Beta) is compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and fosters an age-appropriate, "no-bullying allowed" community while teaching positive online behavior, Internet safety and related life skills. For parents, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) offers its Parent Resource Center http://www.whatswhat.me/parents providing expert advice, news and information on cybersafety for children.  WhatsWhat.me (Beta) Customer Service:  1-888-520-3211.  For more information, please go to:  http://www.whatswhat.me  Media Contact:  Jeanie Ryan at Jeanie@whatswhat.me or 603-235-5266.

SOURCE  WhatsWhat.me (Beta)

WhatsWhat.me (Beta)

CONTACT: Jeanie Ryan of WhatsWhat.me (Beta), +1-603-235-5266, Jeanie@whatswhat.me

Web Site: http://www.whatswhat.me

Citrus County Sheriff's Office Upgrades Search and Rescue Technology to Improve Safety for Impaired Persons

Citizens' Academy Alumni Association Donates 10 EmSeeQ® Wearable Locator Systems to Speed Rescue of Alzheimer's, Dementia and Autism Patients with Little Cost

FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To help improve the safety and security of residents, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office is deploying a new technology designed to upgrade its search and rescue system for locating wandering and lost individuals. Through the generous support of the CCSO Citizens' Academy Alumni Association, the sheriff's office will provide a limited number of EmFinders' EmSeeQ® wearable locator systems that use cellular technology to quickly locate individuals who are prone to wandering due to cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, autism and dementia.

The wearable, watch-like EmSeeQ system uses the nationwide U-TDOA cellular technology, which locates more than 60 million 911 calls a year, to accurately determine the location of the device wearer, enabling rescuers to quickly find him or her. The system helps eliminate time-consuming search and rescue operations that can jeopardize the lost individual's safety and cost taxpayers thousands of dollars.

Citrus County is the first sheriff's office in Florida to deploy the EmSeeQ system. The first units will be available to those most at risk and who are suffering from a cognitive disorder. The agency hopes to expand use of the system in the near future. Individual families are responsible for registering the device and paying the monthly $25 fee for location services.

"Missing and endangered individuals who wander is a serious issue not only for the people themselves and their caregivers, but for this agency, too," said Sheriff Jeff Dawsy. "Without a quick recovery, the person can die from exposure or other hazards encountered along the way. After careful research and numerous tests of the EmSeeQ system, we are confident that this system will help to recover these individuals more quickly, which will not only save lives, but a considerable amount of money on search and rescue efforts as well."

EmFinders works directly with public safety access point (PSAP) dispatchers to greatly reduce the search timeframe for a rescue operation. The at-risk individual wears the bracelet 24/7 or as needed, based on the unique situation. If the individual is missing or has wandered off, the caregiver first performs a brief search. Once an emergency situation is confirmed, the caregiver calls 911 to report the elopement and then contacts EmFinders to activate the EmSeeQ device. The device places a call and provides its location to 911 dispatchers who can then send assistance, as they do every day for thousands of wireless 911 calls per month.

"We've looked at several other devices on the market, like GPS and radio frequency systems, but EmSeeQ is best-suited for our unique situations," Dawsy said. "There's no interference from clouds or tree cover, and if the missing or endangered person were to get into a vehicle, he or she can also be tracked while moving."

Because tough economic times might make it difficult for individuals who need the devices the most to cover the expense, Dawsy reached out to the Citizens' Academy Alumni Association, the Citrus County Senior Foundation and several other private donors to purchase the first 10 units. These will be loaned out by the Sheriff's Office to residents in need. The caregiver or family must simply sign up for a one-year contract through EmFinders, which costs approximately $300 (monthly payments are an option). When there is no longer a need for the device, caregivers return it to the Sheriff's Office to be reissued to the next person in need.   

The EmSeeQ product is available in two different styles: a watchband-type device with a traditional buckle, plus a clasp-style that requires two hands to remove for added security.

"The Sheriff's Office is truly excited about this community partnership and the donation of the units," Dawsy said. "It gives those in our community a helping hand in getting a locator device without having to bear the additional cost beyond the yearly fee."

For more information about EmFinders' EmSeeQ emergency locator system, please visit http://www.emfinders.com or contact Sgt. Chris Evan at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, (352) 527-3701. Or visit the agency's website at http://www.sheriffcitrus.org.

About EmFinders

EmFinders, based in Frisco, TX, is a new technology company that has developed a device and subscription service for locating people with Alzheimer's or other impaired adults and children who wander and become lost. The wearable device and locator service uses advanced cellular technology to locate lost individuals, even if they wander inside a building, under a structure or just about anywhere. The device becomes activated on remote command and the locator service works in coordination with emergency responders. EmFinders is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Capital group (NASDAQ: LCAPA), which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more information, visit http://www.emfinders.com.

SOURCE  EmFinders

EmFinders

CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS | PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for EmFinders

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

Trai Thien USA Announces Updated Global Corporate Website

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trai Thien USA (OTC Bulletin Board: TRTH) today announced the launch of its U.S. corporate website at: http://www.traithienusa.com.  The dry bulk shipping company, with offices in Newport Beach, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, expects the site to be a dynamic up-to-date information source for its stakeholders, including partners, investors, shareholders and vendors, as the Company continues its growth towards becoming a global transportation operation.

Haley Manchester, the CEO of Trai Thien USA, noted, "The corporate website for Trai Thien USA now includes valuable information for stakeholders such as corporate overviews on the Company, management team biographies, SEC filings, Vietnam market overviews, FAQs and dry bulk shipping market news."  Mr. Manchester is a seasoned professional in Asian international companies, having lived in Vietnam for several years guiding the operations of several successful ventures.

The website also offers strong leading-edge Web 2.0 integration to allow stakeholders to have rapid access to Trai Thien updates.  The site includes integration with popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter and StumbleUpon as well as over 300 other social media sites.  Website visitors will also be able to sign up for the Company's email newsletter.

Safe Harbor Statement: Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause a company's actual results, performance and achievement in the future to differ materially from forecasted results, performance, and achievement. These risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectation.

CONTACT:  Jacob Nguyen of ProPublic Media, +1-310-740-3236, for Trai Thien USA

SOURCE  Trai Thien USA

Trai Thien USA

CONTACT: Jacob Nguyen of ProPublic Media, +1-310-740-3236, for Trai Thien USA

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

IKIVO Enrich RMC SVG Engine Available With Qualcomm's Adreno 200-Series GPUs

Improved User Experience and Higher Performance Graphics in  Consumer Electronics Devices

BARCELONA, Spain, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     IKIVO, the market leading supplier of user experience solutions based on
open web standards, today announced that its Enrich RMC SVG engine is now
shipping. It is accelerated by the 2D graphics engine in Qualcomm's Adreno
200-series GPUs in Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. The integration of Enrich
RMC with Snapdragon's Adreno GPUs empowers developers of applications and
user interfaces across a wide range of consumer electronics devices.

    IKIVO's Enrich technology offers higher performance graphics and improved
user experience. Engineered to leverage the OpenGL and OpenVG industry
standard hardware acceleration API, the IKIVO Enrich engine takes full
advantage of the advanced graphics performance of Qualcomm's Adreno GPUs.
IKIVO Enrich includes a tool chain for developers, empowering them to use web
technologies like SVG and JavaScript to develop applications and UIs and
fully utilize the capabilities of Adreno GPUs without the need to program at
the level of the graphics API.

    "We are very excited about working with Qualcomm on accelerating
hardware-accelerated SVG on Snapdragon chipsets. Apart from the technological
benefits, the Enrich RMC SVG engine also re-affirms IKIVO as the leading
provider of mobile rich media technology based on open standards," says
Andrew Sledd, VP Business Development and Technology of IKIVO.

    For a demonstration of IKIVO solutions on Qualcomm processors, visit the
IKIVO booth 2F13 in Hall 2 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 14-17
February.

    About IKIVO

    IKIVO is the market leading supplier of user experience solutions based
on open standards for mass market devices, with a deployed base greater than
450 million devices. IKIVO's solutions empower manufacturers of mobile phones
and other consumer devices.

    IKIVO Enrich(TM) product solution reduces development effort while
delivering graphically rich, embedded user experiences for mobile devices and
consumer electronic products. For more information please visit
http://www.ikivo.com

    Qualcomm and Adreno are registered trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: IKIVO

For further information please contact: PR enquiries: Andrew Sledd, IKIVO Marketing, Tel. +46-70-305-7712, andrew.sledd@ikivo.com, Sales enquiries: Nils Lefring, IKIVO Sales, Tel. +46-733-25-85-70, nils.lefring@ikivo.com

IKIVO and Ocean Observations Team up to Deliver Essential Experiences on the Android Homescreen

BARCELONA, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     Ocean Observations, award winning design agency, and IKIVO, market
leading supplier of UI solutions based on open web standards, today jointly
announce their partnership to deliver Fipplr, a progressive Android
Homescreen. Fipplr improves content and social service experiences thanks to
purposeful feeds and an unconventional take on graphic design.

    "Many homescreens fail to provide meaningful interactions and access to
information adapted to users' motivations and context. A majority of
homescreens focus on mundane widgets like clocks and weather reports," says
Sofia Svanteson, founder and CEO of Ocean Observations. "There is a large
group of users who want a truly connected service experience that easily
adapts to their situations. Fipplr empowers users to customize their phones
with information they crave."

    By responding to user interactions with smooth animations and precise
reactions, Fipplr removes the tedious opening and closing of applications,
and jumping back and forth to access information. Users gain access to
real-time feeds that focus on one topic; for example a Twitter widget filters
on mentions of a certain profile or feeds with a specific hashtag. New
interaction methods, enabled by integrating device sensors, improve the
experience. Rotating the device from portrait to landscape presents an expose
view and a single swipe movement is enough to modify a profile.

    "IKIVO and Ocean share the philosophy that it takes meaningful design and
great technology to solve problems," says Brad Sipes, CEO of IKIVO. "Ocean
has a way of quickly isolating usability issues and creating design benefits.
With IKIVO Enrich we bring development early in the design process, quickly
adopt changes, and shorten the time from early concept to implementation. We
believe marrying Ocean's great design and IKIVO's powerful Enrich UI solution
has enormous potential."

    Come see Fipplr at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 14-17 February.
Ocean Observations and IKIVO will be demonstrating the new homescreen at
their stands in the Swedish Pavilion, Hall 2 Stand F13. For more information,
visit http://www.fipplr.com.

    About Ocean Observations

    Ocean Observations helps brands all over the world to create meaningful
interactions on multiple platforms. Our team of strategists and designers has
investigated users' motivations and relevant contexts to come up with new and
competitive ideas for companies such as KDDI, Skype, Nokia, Samsung and
Vodafone. Ocean Observations is located in Stockholm and Tokyo. For more
information, visit: http://www.oceanobservations.com.

    About IKIVO

    IKIVO make great UI reality. IKIVO products provide best in class
performance and deliver a true multi-screen experience across devices. IKIVO
Enrich(TM) solution reduces development effort while enabling compelling user
interfaces designed for tomorrow. With a deployed base of more than 450
million devices, IKIVO is the leading supplier of user experience solutions
based on open standards for mass market devices. For more information, visit
http://www.ikivo.com

Source: IKIVO & Ocean Observations

For further information: Sofia Svanteson, Ocean Observations, Tel. +46733113240, sofia.svanteson@oceanobservations.com; Andrew Sledd, IKIVO, Tel. +46703057712, andrew.sledd@ikivo.com

IKIVO Release Enrich 5 UI Solution

BARCELONA, Spain, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - Improved UI Design and Development Workflow Brings Faster Time to
Market

    IKIVO, the market leading supplier of user interface solutions based on
open web standards, today announced the release of Enrich 5 UI Solution.
Powered by an unparalleled client and efficient tool chain, Enrich 5 ensures
rapid design, implementation and delivery of compelling user interfaces, with
possibilities beyond the native capabilities of any given platform. Enrich
offers screen resolution independence, essential in realizing a true a
multi-screen experience.

    "There is an increasing need for product differentiation and meaningful
design," says Sebastien Ruggieri, VP Engineering of IKIVO. "For Enrich 5 we
concentrated on improving the design and development workflow to shorten the
time from early concept to implementation while providing unmatched
performance. This new release of Enrich will empower our customers to deliver
cutting edge and innovative designs, across a wide range of platforms and
screens, with the shortest time to market."

    One key new feature introduced in Enrich 5 is the drag and drop UI design
that increases support of collaboration between UI designers and developers.
The updated and expanded Enrich UI Framework makes it easier for designers
and developers to compose a flexible, custom UI. Enrich tools make it easy to
go beyond the capabilities of the platform's native UI solutions with the
help of integrated support for gesture interactions, animations, effects, and
screen transitions.

    For a demonstration of IKIVO solutions and how Enrich 5 empowers Fipplr,
our new Android homescreen, visit the IKIVO booth 2F13 in Hall 2 at Mobile
World Congress in Barcelona, 14-17 February.

    About IKIVO

    IKIVO make great UI reality. IKIVO products provide best in class
performance and deliver a true multi-screen experience across devices. IKIVO
EnrichTM solution reduces development effort while enabling compelling user
interfaces designed for tomorrow. With a deployed base of more than 450
million devices, IKIVO is the leading supplier of user experience solutions
based on open standards for mass market devices. For more information, visit
http://www.ikivo.com.

Source: IKIVO

For further information please contact: PR enquiries: Andrew Sledd, IKIVO Marketing,Tel. +46-70-305-77-12, andrew.sledd@ikivo.com; Sales enquiries: Nils Lefring, IKIVO Sales, Tel. +46-733-25-85-70, nils.lefring@ikivo.com

E Cigarettes National Adds Electronic Cigarette News Page to Their Website

In a biased world, one e cigarette company wants the public to learn both sides of the issues concerning the e cigarette.

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E Cigarettes National, a major online retailer of the electronic cigarette has added a news page with links to real time stories as they happen from their original source. One might think that the news made available on one of the largest online e cigarette sites in the US would be very selective in the news that they made available to the public, but E Cigarettes National takes a different view on the matter.

The view of the company is that the people are smart enough to decide for themselves if given all of the necessary information to make the right choice. "I have seen that after getting both sides of the story, the majority of smokers and non smokers alike opt for the e cigarette over traditional tobacco cigarettes because it just makes sense," states Tiffany Ellis of E Cigarettes National. "Even David Sweanor, a former advisor on tobacco control to the WHO, informed us that: 'If there is anyone who believes cigarettes are no more hazardous than e-cigarettes... I'd recommend a remedial course in basic sciences', so it is not just the smokers who are stating that the e cigarette is a smarter alternative."

The news may cover actions by the FDA as they try to figure out the correct way to regulate e cigarettes on the open market, the ongoing legal battles and coverage of special interest on both sides of the isle. The whole concept of the page is to settle the dispute once and for all by letting each American that is of legal age to smoke in their respective state educate themselves and allow them to decide on their own.

E Cigarettes National has always been a leader and innovator in the e cigarette industry with top notch customer service and products to match. The real time e cigarette news addition is just another step towards the transparency that the e cigarette movement has been trying to achieve from the start.

E Cigarettes National is the most popular e cigarette retailer in the United States. Visit their website at http://www.ecigarettesnational.com

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  E Cigarettes National

E Cigarettes National

CONTACT: Tiffany Ellis, +1-510-230-3947, darksgtphoenix@gmail.com, for E Cigarettes National

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

Audio Precision Celebrates a Successful 2010

New production test model and new 1MHz bandwidth option contribute to record sales

BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors at Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test and measurement, this week completed its review of 2010, and concluded that 2010 was AP's best year on record in terms of both sales and unit volume shipped. As part of this review process, they awarded the accolade of 2010 Sales Partner of the Year to their Chinese distributor AP Technology, for achieving truly exceptional growth over the past 12 months. Finally, the company is also announcing today that it is expanding its team of sales engineers in the US in the first half of 2011 to serve all US customers directly, rather than through independent representatives.

Last year saw the most successful product launch in AP's history: the low cost APx515 production test audio analyzer. Also in 2010, R&D customers widely adopted the new BW52 ultrahigh bandwidth option and AG52 high performance generator option for the APx525 audio analyzer.   

"2010 was a great year thanks to a combination of new products and pent-up demand from 2009," says Dave Schmoldt, "But this year we're forecasting sales of APx515 alone to be three times that of 2010 and we're introducing some exciting new measurement capabilities that have some pent-up demand of their own, so 2011 should be pretty hot too."

Elsewhere, AP announced it is expanding its team of sales engineers in the U.S. In addition to the factory in Beaverton, Oregon and offices in Los Angeles and the Bay Area of California, new offices are being opened in the Boston / Cambridge metro region and in Dallas / Austin, Texas. From these hubs, AP sales engineers will be able to serve AP's U.S. customer base directly instead of working through an intermediary network of independent reps.

"We are looking forward to establishing even closer relationships with our customers in the U.S," says Schmoldt. "This move will give our customers better access to the full extent of AP's resources: more up-to-date solutions, more training, and all the other benefits a direct line to the Factory brings." 

About Audio Precision

Since 1984, AP has offered high performance audio analyzer instruments and applications to help engineers worldwide design and manufacture all types of consumer, professional and industrial audio products. For more information, visit http://ap.com

SOURCE  Audio Precision

Audio Precision

CONTACT: Tom Williams, Audio Precision, +1-503-627-0832, ext. 206, tomw@ap.com

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

Realtor.com Android App Showcased at 2011 Mobile World Congress

Most Downloaded Android Real Estate Search App Featured at International Developer Event

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the leading developer of mobile real estate search apps, Move, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVE) has been invited to showcase the Realtor.com® Real Estate Search Android(TM) app at the Android stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona February 14TH - 17TH. At the event, Move representatives will show developers from around the world the only Android real estate search app that connects users to the largest and most accurate collection of real estate listings in the United States on Realtor.com.

"We're excited to join this global thought leadership event to showcase our Android app to the international mobile community," said Steve Berkowitz, chief executive officer of Move, Inc. "As mobile approaches a new wave of transformation, Move will remain at the forefront delivering on our commitment to connect consumers and agents through mobile tools that will help define the future of real estate search."

Launched in November 2010, the Realtor.com Android app has already been downloaded more than 300,000 times in just three months. On average, Realtor.com mobile search app users view more than 10 properties each day and account for 20 percent of all weekend page views on Realtor.com listing detail pages. Realtor.com search apps have been downloaded more than 3 million times across multiple mobile platforms.

The Realtor.com Real Estate Search Android app is free and compatible with version 2.1 or higher of the Android platform. It can be downloaded at http://www.realtor.com/mobile, or directly from Android Market(TM) at http://market.android.com/details?id=com.move.realtor.

The Android(TM) smart phone, according to The Nielsen Company, is the #1 most sold smart phone in the United States. The Realtor.com Real Estate Search Android app empowers Android users to easily find fresh and reliable information about properties or open houses within one to 20 miles of a user's location. Users can also instantly locate properties using the GPS feature, look at it via Google Maps(TM) with Street View, and connect with an agent in real-time to schedule a tour. Home buyers using their Realtor.com Android app can easily dictate and save notes as they tour a home, and they can share a listing with family or friends by using the app's one-touch call or e-mail features.

The GSMA Mobile World Congress event combines the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry and a congress featuring prominent chief executives representing mobile operators, vendors and content owners from across the world. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organizations. It also produces the premier industry events including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and Mobile Asia Congress

ABOUT MOVE, INC.

Move, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 12.1(1) million monthly visitors to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; Realtor.com® , the official website of the National Association of Realtors® ; Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; Top Producer Systems, and ListHub. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.

ABOUT REALTOR.COM®

Realtor.com®, where the world shops for real estate online, is operated by Move, Inc., (Nasdaq: MOVE) and is the official website of the National Association of Realtors®. Ranked as the #1 homes-for-sale site, Realtor.com® currently offers potential home buyers access to over four million property listings, as well as the most brokers and agents. It also provides Realtors® and the home sellers they represent with the Internet's largest real estate marketplace, reaching more than 10.4(2) million consumers in December 2010. Agents and companies have the power to customize Realtor.com® resources to maximize their brand and productivity.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

(1) comScore Media Metrix, December 2010

(2) NAR Existing Sales 11/2010, Case Shiller Q3 Home Price Index 11/2010, Altos Research - Chart of the Day 12/30/10

Android, Android Market, and Google Maps are trademarks of Google, Inc.

SOURCE  Move, Inc.

Move, Inc.

CONTACT: Julie Reynolds of Move, Inc., +1-818-264-5594, Julia.reynolds@move.com; or Danielle Ferris of AccessPR, +1-617-899-1673, move@accesspr.com, for Move, Inc.

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

Orange Extends its Comprehensive Set of Care Services - Orange Care - by Bringing 'Expert Assistance' for Smartphone Customers in-Store Following Hot-Line Success

BARCELONA, February 11, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Orange is extending the reach of its Expert Assistance programme, a
paid-for service giving smartphone customers access to technical advice and
guidance, beyond phone and internet hotlines to the high street. 3,000
specialist in-store Experts will provide face-to-face and personalised
support to smartphone customers in 1,300 shops, across 13 countries by the
end of H1 2011. Details include:

   
    - 3,000 specially trained customer service representatives will offer
      guidance and support across handsets and operating systems in shops
      across the European footprint
    - 300 shops will create "Care Corners", specific areas dedicated to
      smart-care services where customers can get paid-for specialist
      smartphone support.
    - Expert Assistance currently supports the most popular operating systems
      including Android, Symbian, Apple, RIM, and Windows Phone 7
    - 'Get Started with Smartphone' - whereby Orange retail staff help
      customers set up their phones for their use - will be available across
      13 countries by the end of H1 2011
    - 'Copy & Keep' service - a data and content back-up solution that allows
      phone-to-phone content transfer or storage now in 1,300 Orange shops in
      13 countries - up 30% since Q1 2010.
    - Orange aims to serve more than one million Orange Care customers in
      store in 2011

    Expert Assistance launched commercially in June 2010; the
expansion of the service into retail spaces, less than one-year after the
innovative hotline service was deployed, demonstrates Orange's success in
offering market-leading care services that assist the customer through the
whole device lifecycle. In the six months since its June launch, 100,000
customers used the hotline service, and call volumes have risen by 10 per
cent each month.

    Philippe Bernard, Executive Vice President, Sales and Care,
comments: "Orange Care is the most comprehensive set of care services
available on the market today. We believe it is truly innovative and
differentiating us to customers in the market. The success of the Expert
Assistance hotline to date indicate that we are on the right the track but
our expectation is that revenues from our point of sale Expert Assistance
will exceed Internet and Smartphone Expert Assistance Hotline revenues in
2011."

    Orange Care is a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of services that
looks after the customer throughout their lifetime with Orange - covering
Expert Assistance, Security, VIP services and Recycle and Reward.

    Orange secured three million monthly subscribers to Orange Care by the
end of 2010 - its first year of operation - and expects to achieve 10 million
customers overall by the end of 2011.

    About Orange: http://www.orange.com, http://www.francetelecom.com,
http://www.orange-business.com

Source: Orange

Contact: Nicole Clarke: +44-7811128457, nicole.clarke@orange-ftgroup.com

MWC2011: MediaTek Announces the MT6573 - Innovative Platform for Mainstream Smartphones

Brings unprecedented performance and user experience at lower price

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions today announced the availability of its MT6573 platform for mainstream 3G smartphones. Building on the proven track record of delivering innovative, feature-rich yet cost-effective solutions that meet consumer's entertainment, communication and information needs, MediaTek is launching the MT6573 platform to address the accelerating demand for smartphones with features that can delight users at price points that meet the needs of operators in developed markets and consumers in emerging markets.

The MT6573 platform incorporates a highly-integrated, core chipset, a full range of connectivity solutions and supports the latest versions of the popular Android(TM) operating system. The MT6573 platform supports a quad-band, 3G/HSPA modem with mobile broadband rates of 7.2Mbps in the downlink and 5.76 Mbps uplink, as well as quad-band EDGE. The integrated applications processing system combines a 650 MHz dedicated ARM®11subsystem for the Android operating system; support for advanced 3D graphics; multi-format video capture and playback up to FWVGA 30fps; high-resolution camera support to 8MP and a high-end FWVGA, touch-screen display. The platform chipset is completed with a full range of connectivity solutions for Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, FM radio and Mobile TV from MediaTek.

The core chipset of the MT6573 integrates the modem, applications and multimedia subsystem and all necessary power management functions into a single SOC.  Combined with a single-chip, multi-mode, multi-band transceiver, it enables extremely small footprints that allow for smaller, more innovative industrial designs and form-factors. Additionally, the integrated 3D graphics capability brings gaming and user interface capabilities that were previously available only to high-end smartphones. Finally, the platform provides advanced camera and multimedia features that include smile and face detection, panorama and burst shot, as well as high-resolution video capture and playback. The platform can be delivered as a full system solution consisting of hardware reference design and fully-tested, compliant software suite that can improve design efficiency and speed time to market for customers in the rapidly changing smartphone market.

"MediaTek is committed to ensuring that wireless consumers across the globe can access the most advanced mobile technologies. We see a huge appetite for lower-cost smartphones today is being addressed by sacrificing user experience and features. We believe that our new MT6573 platform enables our customers to meet this consumer demand and bring unprecedented levels of performance to lower-priced smartphones," said Jeffrey Ju, General Manager of the Smartphone Business Unit at MediaTek.

The MT6573 platform is currently sampling to lead customers and will be in mass-production by mid 2011. MediaTek will be demonstrating the new MT6573 smartphone platform at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark and England. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, +886-3567-0766, service@mediatek.com

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

ElectionReady Introduces Free Election Readiness Assessment Tool

TORONTO, February 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    - The ElectionReady Assessment Will Aid Election Officials and
Operations Staff in Defining, Prioritizing and Improving the Overall
Effectiveness of Elections

    ElectionReady, a provider of election automation and optimization
strategy and software solutions announced the availability of a free election
assessment starter tool. The assessment is designed uniquely for elections
officials and operations staff. "Any elections leader or staff seeking to
reduce costs, pin-point areas of potential risk, or prioritize areas of
improvement will benefit from the assessment," stated Karl Weiss,
ElectionReady Director. "It's something our elections clients have asked for,
to help determine their state of Readiness, fine tune their electoral
planning process and make evidenced-based decisions as they prioritize the
modernization and improvement of their systems and processes."

    The ElectionReady assessment tool gives election officials a jump-start
by identifying gaps, and opportunities to focus their actions across the
electoral lifecycle that will help shape what the election authority does
long-term; "Now more than ever, governments are requiring ministries,
election commissions or independent bodies to engage in multiple year
planning," said John Hollins and former Chief Election Officer of Ontario,
Canada. "Tools such as the ElectionReady assessment will be valuable in
helping expedite the process, decision-making and improve how the industry
manages and modernizes their elections processes to safeguard democracy."

    About ElectionReady

    Addressing Your Election Management Challenges. We are experienced
election professionals prepared to make quality process, operational and
technical improvements across all phases of the electoral management
lifecycle: pre-electoral, election event, or post-electoral. We support
clients by providing choice and earning trust.

    Products and Services: Election Readiness Assessment, Operational Support
Services and Software Solutions for: Event Management, Event Finance
Management, Elector Register Management, Human Resources Management, Party
and Candidate Management, Public Communications.

    Request the Assessment (
http://www.electionready.com/readiness-assessment-services.aspx)

    Learn more about ElectionReady (http://www.electionready.com/)

    Contact the ElectionReady Staff
(http://www.electionready.com/contact.html)

    ElectionReady (TM)

    For further information: +1-416-342-9655

Source: Navantis

For further information: +1-416-342-9655

Nefsis Cloud-Based HD Video Conferencing Offers Affordable Alternative to Telepresence

SAN DIEGO, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Nefsis® announced today its HD Promo Pack for business. Nefsis is a technology innovator that uses cloud computing to deliver video conferencing online services to desktops and rooms. Nefsis supports HD 720p webcams and HD 1080p conference room cameras. The Promo Pack includes special offers on license activation and free set-up assistance and training. The announcement highlights Nefsis cloud computing and multipoint HD video conferencing as the affordable alternative to point-to-point telepresence systems.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/MM30776LOGO)

Company officials noted that the difference between multipoint HD and telepresence is the latter's use of a single-purpose room, specialized furniture, and a physical conference room build-out to create an immersive experience. Otherwise, they are both multipoint HD.

Small- and mid-sized businesses that do not want to dedicate a purpose-built room can easily activate a Nefsis Professional online service subscription and get multipoint HD video conferencing at the same display specifications - high definition - as a telepresence studio costing $250,000. Sufficient bandwidth is required, same as telepresence. 

The Nefsis cloud offers several advantages over point-to-point telepresence systems. Nefsis has fully integrated, advanced collaboration tools such as annotation, playing movie files, and electronic hand-outs. In addition, Nefsis can reach desktops without the addition of infrastructure hardware. Its feature capabilities and firewall traversal are all in the cloud. Few, if any, telepresence systems can match Nefsis cloud-based collaboration tools and desktop reach.

"Nefsis highlights the advantages of cloud computing. The alternative approach to solving firewall and proxy traversal for business desktop users is buying infrastructure hardware," said Tom Toperczer, Nefsis Vice President of Marketing. "Throwing hardware at multipoint conferencing was the 1990's approach. The new IT strategy is cloud computing -all the heavy processing occurs on shared servers in the cloud - where it's far cheaper and easier to maintain," he added.

The Nefsis HD Promo Pack is available now. HD webcams and conference room pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras are sold separately via promotional partners. Interested parties are invited to contact Nefsis sales for details.

About Nefsis

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nefsis is a specialist in video conferencing software and online services for business. The Nefsis approach combines cloud computing and multi-core processing to deliver effortless video conferencing to employees, customers and business partners anywhere they have Internet access. Nefsis is especially popular among small-to-medium sized organizations, where its high-quality video, security controls and easy implementation deliver exceptional value.

For more information, please visit http://www.Nefsis.com or call +1 (858) 715-0970 in the Americas or +44 (0) 870 224 0415 in the UK and Europe.

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Xenia Moore
    Phone: (858) 715-0970
    xmoore@nefsis.com

Nefsis is a registered trademark of Nefsis Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners. The Nefsis Professional HD Promo Pack is a promotional limited time offer subject to regional, new customer, and other limitations. Contact Nefsis Sales for details.

SOURCE  Nefsis

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/MM30776LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Nefsis

CONTACT: Xenia Moore of Nefsis, +1-858-715-0970, xmoore@nefsis.com

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

Verizon iPhone 4 Is Here: Broadcast-Quality Video, High-Resolution Photos Available

Photos, Video From Around U.S. Of Customers Crowding Verizon Wireless Stores to Buy Verizon iPhone 4

                    Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest and
    WHO:            most reliable 3G network

                    Broadcast quality, downloadable B-Roll video and high-
                    resolution photos of the  first day of sales at
                    Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including new
                    iPhone 4 customers. Photos and video are being
                    captured at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
    WHAT:           across the country.

                    In the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
    WHERE:          http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

    WHEN:          Available Now

                    iPhone 4 debuted in Verizon Wireless Communications
                    Stores today.  Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
                    opened at 7 a.m. local time and customers across the
                    U.S. braved inclement weather, long lines or both at
                    stores across the country to be among the first to
                    purchase an iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network.
                    iPhone 4 is available for a suggested retail price of
                    $199.99 for the 16 GB model and $299.99 for the 32 GB
    BACKGROUND:     model with a new two-year customer agreement.

                    For more information about iPhone 4 from Verizon
                    Wireless, visit
                   http://www.verizonwireless.com/iphone

    MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Pica
                   Verizon Wireless
                   908.559.7516
                   Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

/PRNewswire -- Feb. 10, 2011/

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

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

New PureSense Irrigation Manager(TM) iPad App Now Available in iTunes App Store

iPad App is the Third Addition to the PureSense Irrigation Manager Suite of Mobile Products for Growers

FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PureSense Environmental Inc. announced that its Irrigation Manager(TM) iPad application is now available through the iTunes App Store.

The PureSense app allows growers to monitor their real-time field conditions and irrigation activity from their iPad and is the third app the company has produced for mobile devices.

Monitoring stations placed throughout growers' fields send data through the internet every fifteen minutes to their PureSense account. The PureSense iPad application allows the grower to access that information anywhere, anytime.  Using the "offline sync" feature, the data remains available on the iPad even when the grower enters an area without cellular signal.

Growers can access current, accurate data for each monitored irrigation set.  With a quick glance at the landing page, a grower can see immediately if their field is too wet, too dry or satisfactory, and make timely irrigation decisions.  By clicking on each site, additional information is displayed for more detailed analysis.  The Alerts feature enables growers to view all recent moisture or weather related alerts, including frost, heat and wind.

"We're taking one of the most important functions of a grower's operation, irrigation management, and making it as easy as possible for them," said Todd Rickets, Vice President of Product Management with PureSense.  "We continue to strive to provide growers with easy-to-use tools.  Providing products and apps that allow them to be mobile and make good decisions is just one way in which we can accomplish that."

The app is available through iTunes to all growers with a PureSense login. The Irrigation Manager app can be found at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puresense-irrigation-manager/id414885561?mt=8.  For more information visit http://www.PureSense.com or call 888.882.7873.

SOURCE  PureSense Environmental Inc.

PureSense Environmental Inc.

CONTACT: Todd Rickets of PureSense Environmental Inc., trickets@puresense.com

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

MassMutual Announces RetireSMART(SM) Online Seminar to Help Participants, Clients 'Understand What's Driving the Economy'

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is kicking off its 2011 RetireSmart(SM) interactive participant educational series with an online seminar on Wednesday, February 23 at noon ET entitled, "Understanding What's Driving the Economy." The seminar will be presented by Jerry Webman, Ph.D., CFA, who serves as chief economist for OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

"In the current environment, MassMutual participants are hungry for information, not just about retirement, but about the economy in general and how it might impact them financially," says E. Heather Smiley, chief marketing officer for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "MassMutual's RetireSmart educational offering is meant to help provide a level of comfort that comes with being informed about economic and financial matters. Participants are asking for this type of information and we are pleased to deliver it," adds Smiley.

As chief economist for OppenheimerFunds, Inc., Dr. Webman provides strategic viewpoints on the overall financial and economic markets to investment management, financial advisor and investor communities. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Webman has been involved in the investment and economic markets - as a researcher, financial advisor, and portfolio manager. Dr. Webman holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. OppenheimerFunds, Inc. is part of the MassMutual Financial Group family of companies.

The event will include a 30-minute presentation by Dr. Webman followed by a 30-minute "live" Q & A session. The presentation is designed to help MassMutual clients:

    --  Make sense of the financial markets
    --  Recognize the importance of a diverse investment mix
    --  Understand what it all means for you in 2011

MassMutual clients who wish to register can do so by visiting the MassMutual RetireSmart participant website: http://www.retiresmart.com. For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your retirement plan advisor or call MassMutual at (888) 626-4911.

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/retiresmart

Participant website: http://www.retiresmart.com

Interactive game: http://www.retiresmartmoves.com

About MassMutual

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for more than 60 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately 1.2 million participants.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) [of which Retirement Services is a division] and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

For more information, visit massmutual.com.

Copyright ©2011 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and affiliates, Springfield, MA 01111-0001.

All rights reserved.

    Contact: Lisa Reilly
    413-744-0589
    lreilly@massmutual.com

SOURCE  MassMutual Retirement Services

MassMutual Retirement Services

CONTACT: Lisa Reilly, +1-413-744-0589, lreilly@massmutual.com

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

Play the TACORI Mating Game and Enter to Win $3,000 Worth of Fine Jewelry

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TACORI, the legendary fine jewelry designer known for exquisite platinum and diamond engagement rings, is delighted to unveil their latest industry first, the new interactive TACORI Mating Game online match making gaming experience and sweepstakes on Facebook.

On the TACORI Mating Game players are taken on an intimate stroll down lovers' lane to see where Cupid's arrow takes them. Contestants are asked a series of fun and flirty questions by vivacious game show host Guy Goodall, and must choose which bachelor or bachelorette's answer best fits their own. After they are matched with their ideal mate, players can see their dream proposal and the perfect TACORI engagement ring to match.

After playing the TACORI Mating Game, contestants will be eligible to enter the TACORI Mating Game Sweepstakes. One lucky winner of the TACORI Facebook Sweepstakes will be able to select any piece from the of bold and colorful TACORI 18k925 jewelry collection.

"The TACORI Mating Game is a great way to share the Valentine's Day spirit with friends or loved ones," said a TACORI representative. "Whether you're planning a proposal, are hoping to be proposed to, you'll have a great time playing this fun and interactive game."

The TACORI Mating Game sweepstakes starts February 10, 2011 @ 10:09 am (PST) and ends February 28, 2011 @ 10:09 am (PST). Only persons residing in Canada and United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Find out what everyone is talking about! Join in on the fun and play the TACORI Mating Game on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TACORI

The TACORI 18k925 Collection represents a new collection of TACORI design, specifically referring to the 18K gold and .925 silver metal combination that makes these pieces fun and wearable. To view the entire 18k925 Collection, visit: http://TACORI.com/Fine-Jewelry/Collections/18K925.

Read more on this topic: http://www.tacori.com/news/2011/02/the-tacori-mating-game-press-release/.

About TACORI:

TACORI is famous for their internationally recognized signature crescent silhouette design and for being an innovator in the design, creation and marketing of fine jewelry for over four decades.  TACORI designs has created some of the world's most highly regarded and exquisitely beautiful white gold diamond rings, diamond necklaces, wedding rings, men's wedding bands, diamond earrings, diamond bracelets and 18k925 jewelry. 

SOURCE  TACORI

TACORI

CONTACT: Michelle Ravan of TACORI, +1-818-863-1536, mravan@TACORI.com

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

ISG Acquires STA Consulting, a Premier IT Consulting Firm Serving the Public Sector

Advises clients on IT strategic planning and the acquisition, implementation of ERP, other enterprise administrative and management systems

Multi-year engagements add to ISG Recurring Revenue Expansion Strategy

Public Sector now ISG third largest Industry Vertical Behind Manufacturing, Financial Services

STAMFORD, Conn.,Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Services GroupInc. (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), an industry-leading, information-based services company, today announced the acquisition of STA Consulting (Salvaggio, Teal & Associates) a premier independent information technology advisor serving the public sector.

STA Consulting advises clients on information technology strategic planning and the acquisition and implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other enterprise administrative and management systems. 

The acquisition unites two ISG companies: TPI, the leading sourcing data and advisory firm in the world and Compass, the premier independent provider of business and IT benchmarking and performance improvement, data and analytics services, with STA Consulting.

"We are pleased to welcome STA Consulting to ISG, immediately expanding our recurring revenue stream with multi-year engagements, strengthening our public sector vertical and increasing our expertise in IT strategic planning, ERP, enterprise administrative systems and project management," said Michael P. Connors, Chairman and CEO of ISG. "As with our recent acquisition of Compass, this combination demonstrates we are executing on our strategy of building ISG into an industry-leading, global information-based services company for the private and public sectors."

"The public sector is under pressure to become more cost efficient and effective in a difficult environment highlighted by a declining revenue base, outdated IT systems and an aging workforce. We are increasing our capabilities with this acquisition to assist clients further in that effort," continued Mr. Connors.

Founded in 1997 and managed by partners Mitt Salvaggio, Kirk Teal and Nathan Frey, STA Consulting is based in Austin, Texas with approximately 40 professionals experienced in information systems consulting in public sector areas such as government operations, IT and project management, contract negotiations, financial management, procurement, human resources and payroll. STA Consulting works with such states as Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia.  STA Consulting and TPI have worked together in the past on engagements for such states as Georgia and Texas. Additional information can be found at: http://www.staconsulting.net.

"STA Consulting is excited to be joining ISG and to partner with an organization that will enable us to provide our clients with a breadth of new services and expanded resources. Our partnership with ISG expands our presence in the public sector as well as provides increased opportunities in the commercial sector," said Mitt A. Salvaggio, Managing Partner of STA Consulting. "ISG is well-known and respected in the global information services industry. And, along with TPI and Compass, we see great synergies and opportunities for our clients to benefit from the world-class best practices, benchmarking and sourcing advisory experience. Our employees will also see increased opportunities for growth."

Webcast/Conference Call:

The Company will host a call and webcast with investors and industry analysts today at 5:30 pm Eastern Time.  Dial in details are as follows:

-- Dial in number 1-888-637-7725 for participants in the United States.

-- International participants call 001-913-312-0695.

-- Security code to access the call is 3489022. 

Participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes before the scheduled start time. 

Follow THIS link to join the meeting with slides no more than 15 minutes prior to start time.  You may click on the link directly, or cut and paste the link into your browser:

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/join?id=w3489022&role=attend&pw=A348902

If you are having difficulty connecting to the Livemeeting link, please go to the ISG website: http://www.informationsg.com for further instructions.

A recording of the conference call will be accessible on the ISG website (http://www.informationsg.com) for approximately four weeks following the call.

About Information Services Group, Inc.

Information Services Group, Inc. (ISG) was founded in 2006 to build an industry-leading, high-growth, information-based services company by acquiring and growing businesses in advisory, data, business and media information services. In November 2007, the company acquired TPI, the leading independent sourcing advisory firm in the world, and in January 2011, it acquired Compass, the premier independent global provider of business and information technology benchmarking, performance improvement, data and analytics services. Based in Stamford, Conn., ISG has a proven leadership team with global experience in information-based services and a track record of creating significant value for shareowners, clients and employees.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "continue," "should," "may," and other similar expressions, are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.  Those risks relate to inherent business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies relating to the businesses of ISG and its subsidiaries including without limitation: (1) failure to secure new engagements or loss of important clients; (2) ability to hire and retain enough qualified employees to support operations; (3) ability to maintain or increase billing and utilization rates; (4) management of growth; (5) success of expansion internationally; (6) competition; (7) ability to move the product mix into higher margin businesses; (8) general political and social conditions such as war, political unrest and terrorism; (9) healthcare and benefit cost management; (10) ability to protect ISG and its subsidiaries' intellectual property and the intellectual property of others; (11) currency fluctuations and exchange rate adjustments; (12) ability to successfully consummate or integrate strategic acquisitions; (13) financial condition of various clients in the financial, automotive and transportation sectors which account for significant portions of ISG's revenues and may maintain sizable accounts receivables with ISG; and (14) ability to achieve cost reductions and productivity improvements in any future value creation plans. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG's forward-looking statements are included in ISG's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. 

SOURCE  Information Services Group, Inc.

Information Services Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Press Contact, Barry Holt, +1-203-517-3107, bholt@informationsg.com, or Investor Contact, David Berger, +1-203-517-3104, dberger@informationsg.com

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

VTech® Debuts Tablet for Kids - InnoPad(TM)

The Next Generation of Electronic Learning Toys Mimic Mom and Dad's Favorite Gadgets

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech (http://www.vtechkids.com) knows that kids want the latest technology, while parents want to make sure the experience is age-appropriate and helps children learn. Award-winning smash hits like V.Smile(TM), V.Reader(TM) and MobiGo(TM) are just a few examples that prove VTech's global leadership for bringing innovative technology to electronic learning toys.

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Last year saw the rise of the tablet as the latest consumer electronic technology trend, and in 2011 the demand for these portable phenomena shifts to kids and the toy industry.

With the new InnoPad, VTech brings to kids a cutting-edge, multi-function tablet.  Interactive and animated reading, educational gaming and creative activities are offered through a cartridge library that features kids' favorite characters.  Together with a rich collection of applications, InnoPad provides children aged 4-9 with abundant opportunities for development and fun.

"Tablet technology is immensely appealing and appropriate for young kids.  It provides an ideal platform for this age," said Dr. Eric Klopfer, Director of the MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program, Director of The Education Arcade and VTech Advisory Council Member. "The InnoPad capitalizes on the features and applications of tablets, but adapts them in a way that makes it safe and appropriate for kids, while maintaining their fun and educational value."

The number of young children who have experienced some form of electronic learning continues to rise. According to a recent survey by Scholastic, 25% of kids as young as six have read a book on an electronic device(1).

"Anyone who has used a tablet device knows its greatest value is its versatility, especially the wide range of applications that provide a unique experience for the user," said Tom McClure, Director of Marketing for VTech Electronics North America. "Most parents would be hesitant to give their own gadgets to young children, however, VTech has taken that cutting-edge tablet technology and applied it to the InnoPad, which encourages early learning in a fun product that is just right for kids."

(1) Scholastic - "Kids and Family Reading Report," 2010

InnoPad

InnoPad is a multi-media educational tablet for children 4-9 that combines interactive and animated reading, learning games, creative activities and a rich collection of applications. It features a 5" brilliant color touch screen LCD, a tilt-sensor for game control, microphone, as well as interfaces for USB, SD card and a headphone jack, all housed in a sleek, kid-tough and compact design for easy portability.

    --  Interactive, Animated E-books
Stories come to life through interactive, animated e-books that offer story narration, character voices, animation, vivid graphics, sounds and music. Kids will learn and enjoy reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, word building, and interact with animated characters. As they read, kids will watch the words highlight and can touch individual words to hear them pronounced. Each e-book comes with a story dictionary offering word definitions that are easy for kids to comprehend and helps with the context of the story.

    --  Learning Games
Using the touch screen and tilt-sensor, kids can have hours of fun with learning games. They can control how they play, and develop the skills of using touch applications including tap, flick, pat and drag-and-drop so they can have the same technology and fun as parents do with their touch-screen devices. Using the tilt-sensor they can control the onscreen fun by turning, tilting and moving the tablet in different directions to manipulate the image on-screen.

    --  Creative Activities
InnoPad lets kids bring out their creative side with an Art Studio offering painting and drawing applications they can use with their fingers or the included stylus. It also provides a Photo Viewer/Editor.

    --  Feature-Rich Software Cartridges
InnoPad offers full-feature cartridges providing interactive e-books, learning games and creative activities.  Kids can play and learn with their favorite characters, such as Toy Story, Dora the Explorer and Disney Princesses. This expanding library of cartridges starts with nine titles at launch, including:

    --  Disney/Pixar's Cars 2
    --  Disney Fairies
    --  Disney Princess
    --  Dora the Explorer
    --  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
    --  The Penguins of Madagascar
    --  Scooby-Doo
    --  SpongeBob Squarepants
    --  Disney/Pixar's Toy Story

    --  Applications
Kids can maintain their multi-media lives with InnoPad's integrated MP3 player to listen to their favorite songs, as well as view videos with the Video Player.  Other integrated applications include a Calculator, Calendar, Notepad, Clock with personalized voice alarm and Friends Address Book.

    --  Online Value
InnoPad easily connects to a PC or Mac computer via USB port and has an SD card slot for memory expansion so you can download interactive e-books and learning games from VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator (http://www.vtechkids.com/download). Over 100 download titles will be available by the end of the year.  Parents can also use the Learning Lodge Navigator to stay abreast of their kids progress on a variety of educational milestones and lessons.

SRP InnoPad: $79.99. SRP Software Titles: $24.99

Ages 4-9 years old, available Fall 2011 at vtechkids.com, Target, Toys R'Us and Walmart

ABOUT VTECH

VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) category and the award-winning V.Reader and MobiGo handheld toys, is a world leader of age-appropriate learning products. Since 1980, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development, from birth to preteen, through fun and smart play.

VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. VTech is headquartered in Hong Kong and is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless telephones and provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services, with distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

For more information on VTech's additional product lines, visit http://www.vtechkids.com on the Web, http://www.facebook.com/VTechToys on Facebook or follow @VTechToys on Twitter.

SOURCE  VTech

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CONTACT: Andrew Sroufe, +1-312-397-6073, andrew.sroufe@ogilvypr.com

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

Safe Communications Agrees in Principle to Merge its Corporate Security Division into Publically Traded Northsight Capital, Inc.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Pink Sheets: SGTB)announced today that the company has signed a nonbinding agreement in principle with Northsight Capital, Inc.(OTC Bulletin Board: NCAP), under which NCAP would acquire the company's newly formed corporate security division, NCAP Security Systems, Inc.  In the proposed deal, Safe would retain an approximate 95% equity interest in NCAP, post acquisition.  The company plans to spin a major part of NCAP off to shareholders of Safe as of a future record date, on a one for two basis.  (One share of NCAP for each two shares of Safe owned on the record date).  Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence and board approval.

The new division, which uses the "MaskMail" anonymous reporting technology (http://www.MaskMail.com), will be headed up by international security expert Chuck Vance. Mr. Vance is also on Safe Communications' Child Cyber Safety Advisory Board. It is contemplated that that new "MaskMail" website will be launched in the very near future.

MaskMail will employ the company's anonymous reporting system to enable its customers to receive anonymous reports of theft and other wrongdoing. A recent National Retail Security Survey showed total retail losses cost businesses $33.5 billion last year. According to the survey, the largest percentage of retail shrinkage last year was due to employee theft, at $14.4 billion, accounting for 43 percent of total losses. In its 2010 Report to the Nations, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) said that corporate fraud cost the global economy more than $2.9 trillion in 2009. ACFE surveyed fraud examiners in 106 countries examining 1,843 cases of fraud to reach its conclusions.

EMPLOYEE THEFT A GROWING PROBLEM:

    --  The FBI calls employee theft "the fastest growing crime in America!"
    --  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that 75% of employees steal from
        the workplace and that most do so repeatedly.
    --  One third of all U.S. corporate bankruptcies are directly caused by
        employee theft.
    --  The American Society of Employers estimates that 20% of every dollar
        earned by a U.S. company is lost to employee theft.

The anonymous reporting system allows subscribers to set up anonymous emails for their employees and for customers to report wrongdoing at the workplace or bad service at their stores. Using its anonymous email capability, considered an advanced anonymous reporting technology, the system gives business owners the ability to set up an email template, address it to themselves or other management personnel, and allow workers to send that email to the management anonymously. The new division's SMS (Short Message Service) system and its anonymous chat rooms afford law enforcement agencies the capability to correspond back and forth with citizens willing to pass on information as long as they are guaranteed anonymity. The anonymous chat rooms allow persons to sign in to a chat with law enforcement or corporate representatives, while remaining completely anonymous.

About Safe Communications, Inc.

Safe Communications, Inc. provides open and secure family communications that are in step with today's advances in the social media. While protecting our most precious asset, our children, our systems are designed to enhance the quality and frequency of day-to-day communications among family members and friends. Early detection devices warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content allowing secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends.

We allow users to experience the marvel of advanced technology without fear or danger.

Just as your child is not allowed to enjoy a ride in the car without a seat belt, Safe Communications designs products so that your children can enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to potential harm or abuse. For more information, contact: info@safecommunications.com.

SOURCE  Safe Communications Inc.

Safe Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Murdock Capital, +1-212-421-2545, tdean@murdockcapital.com, or Alan "Skip" Davidson, +1-702-868-7855, toptick_98@yahoo.com

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

Quest Diagnostics and Withings Announce Availability of Integrated WiFi Weight Tracking for the Gazelle Mobile Health Platform

MADISON, N.J., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Quest Diagnostics and Withings announced that the Withings WiFi Body Scale, the world's first WiFi connected personal weight scale, can now automatically import body weight data directly into Gazelle(TM), the secure mobile health platform from Quest Diagnostics.  With Gazelle, users can electronically receive their Quest Diagnostics laboratory results and manage their personal health information directly from their Apple® iPhone, BlackBerry®, and soon, Google Android®, smartphones. 

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The WiFi Body Scale automatically records the user's body weight and body mass index (BMI) and transmits the information to a secure webpage or to WiScale, Withings free iPhone application.  The scale can track up to eight users and each user has the ability to designate where they want their weight information to go when they step on the scale.  Also, if enabled by the user, the scale can automatically "Tweet" their information for feedback and motivation. For more information about Withings, go to http://www.withings.com. 

"We're pleased to bring to Gazelle the advanced capabilities of the Withings WiFi Body Scale, which helps patients better understand and manage their health by wirelessly tracking their weight and delivering their personal data into Gazelle," said Neil Desai, Gazelle Product Manager at Quest Diagnostics. "Over the coming months, we will continue to add additional capabilities from best-in-class partners as we expand and enhance the Gazelle Mobile Health platform." 

Introduced in October of 2010, Gazelle allows users to see, store and share their vital health information with ease and security while on the go.  For example, Gazelle allows a patient to receive their Quest Diagnostics lab results directly on their smartphone and, if they choose, conveniently share the results by e-mail or fax with their doctors and other health care providers.  More information about Gazelle's features are available at http://www.MyGazelleApp.com.   

About Quest Diagnostics:

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative new diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at: http://www.QuestDiagnostics.com.

About Withings:

Withings is a French start-up established by three executives from the technology and telecom industry. With a focus on the innovation and design for everyday products, Withings has introduced three products since its inception in 2009--the World's first WiFi Body Scale, the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor and the Smart Baby Monitor.  For more information, visit http://www.withings.com.

    Media Contacts:

    Glen Brandow
    Quest Diagnostics
    Glen.r.brandow@questdiagnostics.com
    (973) 520-2800

    Jessica Darrican
    Max Borges Agency
    O: (305) 576-1171 x 16
    M: (305) 299-3449
    jessicadarrican@maxborgesagency.com

SOURCE  Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

CONTACT: Glen Brandow, Quest Diagnostics, Glen.r.brandow@questdiagnostics.com, +1-973-520-2800, or Jessica Darrican, Max Borges Agency, O: +1-305-576-1171 x 16, M: +1-305-299-3449, jessicadarrican@maxborgesagency.com

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

Top-Downloaded Utility App - Key Ring(TM) Reward Cards - Offers Loyalty Card Consumers Weekly Deals via iPhone, Android and Microsoft Smart Phones

- Key Ring Reward Cards offers Smart Phone users more than $150 in weekly discounts -

DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Tough economic times inspire smart, frugal thinking. Mobestream Media, leader in making loyalty programs convenient for consumers, announces the latest in smart-phone frugality -- Key Ring(TM) Reward Cards.

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Key Ring(TM) Reward Cards is an easy-to-use, intuitive application allowing deal-savvy consumers the ability to digitally store and organize all their loyalty cards -- then instantly receive available coupon discounts from those nationally branded retailers; enjoy weekly coupon updates and join new programs. 

Available via FREE download, Key Ring(TM) Reward Cards is offered in both the Android Marketplace and the iPhone App Store. Additionally, Key Ring(TM) is in the final testing phase for imminent launch on both the Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry smart phones. Download via http://keyringapp.com/download.

Set up is easy, and takes just minutes. Once a card is registered, existing coupons will appear immediately to Key Ring consumers and can be shared among users. Registration and log in on the Key Ring Reward Cards web site allows family members the ability to store and share card information for faster reward building and portability to new mobile devices.

Key Ring extends approx 5 million coupons each month from drugstores, grocery, and specials from nationally branded loyalty programs including customized offers.  Key Ring Reward Cards savings total more than $150 in available discounts each week. Visit http://www.keyringapp.com for more information.

"With Key Ring, consumers never have to worry about leaving that coupon or loyalty card at home," stated Founder and President of Mobestream, Chris Fagan. "For business, Key Ring offers scalable, real-time distribution to a proven base of users, and detailed analytics as part of the Key Ring platform," adds Fagan.

For retailers, Key Ring(TM) Reward Cards offers real-time connections allowing brands to deploy cost-effective, targeted loyalty programs and offers instantly.  Key Ring's sophisticated business platform enables the creation of new loyalty programs for any size business and can extend the capabilities of an existing program through mobile enrollment and real-time offer distribution.

Key Ring is funded by Austin Ventures ("AV"), the most active venture capital and growth equity firm in Texas.  Visit http://www.AustinVentures.com. http://www.onlinepressroom.net/austinventures/

SOURCE  Key Ring; Mobestream Media

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Key Ring; Mobestream Media

CONTACT: Sylvia Barnard, PR Counsel, Mobestream Media, +1-770-401-3112

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

Beso® Launches Mobile Shopping App for iPhone and iPad

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beso.com, a leading online destination for fashionphiles and taste-based shoppers, has announced its launch of the Beso mobile shopping app for the iPhone and iPad platforms. Shoppers can now browse their favorite brands and stores in apparel, shoes, handbags and more while on the go.

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Launched in 2009, Beso has gained rapid adoption with online shoppers, attracting over 3.5 million unique visitors during the December 2010 holiday shopping season alone. The launch of its mobile app is a natural extension of Beso's mission to create the best online destination to browse products across users' favorite brands and stores.

"With our mobile app, we hope to further delight shoppers by allowing them to shop their way, whether it's products from a tailored set of their favorite brands and stores, or on the go throughout the day," said Dan Armstrong, General Manager of Beso.  Armstrong developed the mobile app using Beso's API, which is a commercially available application for developers and website content publishers.

About Beso

Beso is the online shopping destination that allows shoppers to browse products at thousands of stores- from big name retailers to exclusive boutiques to the shop around the corner just waiting to be discovered.  Beso offers a comprehensive collection of designer brands curated by its leading style experts, allowing users to shop apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry and beauty for women, men, kids and home.  The site is operated by Shopzilla, Inc., one of the largest and most comprehensive online shopping networks on the web.  Based in Los Angeles, Shopzilla operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany, comprising: Shopzilla, Beso,Bizrate, TaDa, PrixMoinsCher, and SparDeinGeld. 

SOURCE  Beso

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Beso

CONTACT: Mary Yee, +1-310-903-4436, myee@shopzilla.com

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