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Platts Energy Week TV Now Available Via iPhone, iPad, iPod

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Platts Energy Week, the independent weekly all-energy news and talk television program, just released its first iPhone video and news features application facilitating easy program viewing and interaction through iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Access to the app is cost free and requires a simple download.

"Not only does the iPhone application provide another means of watching Platts Energy Week for folks on the go, it allows Apple-product users the ability to interact more readily with Platts staff, participate in viewership polls on top energy issues and easily navigate a selection of key news features and other useful Platts energy information," said Patsy Wurster, Platts Director, Strategic Media. "Platts is committed to taking advantage of technological developments to more effectively serve the information needs of its customers and provide that information in the various forms they'd like to receive it."

To download the free Platts Energy Week iPhone app via iTunes, click here or http://itunes.apple.com/app/platts-energy-eek/id412721427?mt=8&WT.mc_id=&WT.tsrc=Eloqua.

The Platts Energy Week app includes the following features:

    --  Menu of video and other content sections allowing users to select and
        move easily between video, weekly commentary, news articles and poll
        participation
    --  At-a-glance display and on-demand replay of interviews with industry
        executives, policymakers, and other experts by program date
    --  At-a-glance display and on-demand replay of weekly commentaries by host
        Bill Loveless (link to his bio) by program date
    --  News updates highlighting key policy, market and industry developments
        across the full spectrum of energy: oil and petroleum products, natural
        gas, coal, electricity, biofuels, wind and other alternative fuels,
        carbon emissions, and petrochemicals
    --  Interactive polling, providing opportunity to share opinion on key
        energy topics, with poll results featured during future on-air programs
    --  Content sharing capability, allowing users to share videos and articles
        via full set of tools including Facebook, Twitter and email

Launched in March 2010, Platts Energy Week established itself as must-watch energy programming after several news-breaking broadcasts, including most recently, a widely publicized interview with author John Hofmeister, former president of Shell, who predicted an upcoming a rise in U.S. gasoline prices to $5 per gallon. The Hofmeister interview aired December 26.

Platts Energy Week airs weekly at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday mornings on W*USA TV 9 in greater Washington, D.C. and at 7:30 p.m. Central time on Mondays on KHOU 11.2 (Comcast 310) in Houston. The program is also available online at http://www.plattsenergyweektv.com beginning 9:00 a.m. ET on Sundays.

Platts Energy Week is co-produced by Platts, the world's leading source of information and intelligence on energy and related commodities and a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), and W*USA-TV, the Washington, D.C., CBS affiliate and flagship television station of Gannett Company. (NYSE: GCI). While the program is U.S. focused and produced in Washington, it reflects the global vantage point of Platts, whose correspondents are stationed in such major capitals as London, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo and Moscow.

Additional information about Platts and the energy sector can be found at the Platts website at http://www.platts.com.  For more on W*USA 9 News Now, visit the W*USA website at http://www.wusa9.com.

About Platts: Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is a leading global provider of energy and metals information. With a century of business experience, Platts serves customers across more than 150 countries. An independent provider, Platts serves the oil,natural gas, electricity, emissions, nuclear power, coal, petrochemical, shipping, and metals markets from 17 offices worldwide. Platts' real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders depend upon Platts to help them make better business decisions. Additional information is available at http://www.platts.com.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies: Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

About W*USA: W*USA is owned by the Gannett Company Inc. (NYSE: GCI).  Gannett is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations. Gannett is an Internet leader with hundreds of newspaper and TV Web sites; CareerBuilder.com, the nation's top employment site; USATODAY.com; and more than 80 local MomsLikeMe.com sites. Gannett publishes 84 daily U.S. newspapers, including USA TODAY, the nation's largest-selling daily newspaper, and more than 700 magazines and other non-dailies including USA WEEKEND. Gannett also operates 23 television stations in 19 U.S. markets. Gannett subsidiary Newsquest is the United Kingdom's second largest regional newspaper company with 17 daily paid-for titles, more than 200 weekly newspapers, magazines and trade publications, and a network of Web sites. Gannett TV stations are: WATL-TV, Atlanta, WXIA-TV, Atlanta, WLBZ-TV, Bangor, Maine, WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, N.Y.WKYC-TV, Cleveland, Ohio, WLTX-TV, Columbia, S.C., KTVD-TV, Denver, Colo. KUSA-TV, Denver, Colo. KNAZ-TV, Flagstaff, Ariz. WZZM-TV, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Mich., WFMY-TV, Greensboro, N.C., WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, Fla., WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, Fla., WBIR-TV, Knoxville, Tenn., KTHV-TV, Little Rock, Ark., WMAZ-TV, Macon, Ga., KARE-TV, Minneapolis-St. Paul, KPNX-TV, Phoenix, Ariz., WCSH-TV, Portland, Maine, KXTV-TV, Sacramento, Calif., KSDK-TV, St. Louis, Mo., WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla. WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.

SOURCE  Platts

Platts

CONTACT: Kathleen Tanzy, Director of Strategic Industry Communications, Platts, +1-212-904-2860, Kathleen_tanzy@platts.com; or Steve Houk, Director of Marketing and Promotion, W*USA, +1-202-895-5970, shouk@wusa9.com

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

Ferrellgas Launches Autogas Website for Business Fleets Looking to Embrace Clean Fuel

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE: FGP), today announced the launch of a website in support of its autogas business segment, FerrellAutogas (http://www.ferrellautogas.com). The site provides resources and information for businesses looking to convert their fleets to clean-burning propane autogas.

"The case for converting fleets to autogas gets better every day," said Steve Wambold, Ferrellgas' Chief Executive Officer. "Propane powers 14 million vehicles worldwide, and we believe that the domestic marketplace is just waiting for a clean fuel that provides the power fleets need at a price that benefits their bottom line."

In addition to significant environmental benefits like a 60- to 70-percent reduction in smog-producing hydrocarbons when compared to gasoline, a 96-percent reduction in toxins and carcinogens like benzene and toluene, and a 20-percent reduction in NOx, propane autogas offers performance benefits like lower cost of ownership and longer service life when compared to traditional fuels. An added benefit is that, unlike a number of other alternative fuels, an autogas-powered vehicle's torque and towing capacities are identical to that of gasoline and diesel-powered versions, even while reducing the frequency of scheduled and preventative maintenance.

As an additional benefit, the recently signed Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 may allow some businesses and school districts using propane to power their fleets and forklifts the opportunity to receive substantial tax credits, including a $0.50 per gallon credit through December 31, 2011, retroactive to 2010. In addition, the alternative fuel infrastructure tax credit has also been extended, allowing businesses that install autogas fueling stations to recover 30% of the cost of the installation, not to exceed $30,000. Fueling station owners who install qualified equipment at multiple sites are allowed to use the credit toward each location.

"Even if there weren't significant federal and state tax benefits, propane autogas supplies fleet owners and operators with a realistic return on investment when compared to traditional fuels," added Wambold. "FerrellAutogas is a smart move for Ferrellgas, and a great opportunity for domestic fleets to embrace a right-here, right-now alternative fuel."

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (http://www.ferrellgas.com) is a Fortune 1000 company and, through its operating partnership, Ferrellgas, L.P., serves approximately one million customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Ferrellgas employees indirectly own more than 20 million common units of the partnership through an employee stock ownership plan.

    Contacts:
    Jim Saladin, 913-661-1833
    Scott Brockelmeyer,
     913-661-1830

SOURCE  Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.

CONTACT: Jim Saladin, +1-913-661-1833, or Scott Brockelmeyer, +1-913-661-1830, both for Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.

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

Checks and Balances TV Launches to Educate, Motivate and Separate Financial Fact from Fiction

America's #1 Source for Balanced Financial Advice Gives Consumers the Information They Need to Financially Succeed in 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Checks and Balances TV (CBTV) announces its official public launch today, on the heels of its popular current show on Financial Resolutions for the New Year. The show broadcasts through its website, http://www.ChecksandBalances.TV, with a new show airing each Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST. This new, entertaining and informative program and interactive site challenges American consumers to dig deeper into today's financial headlines and discover what the news really means to them and their finances. CBTV is committed to bringing financial truth and balanced advice to the nation each week.

"Americans are in a financial dilemma today," explains the show's host, Matthew J. Rettick, a leading authority on personal finance. "Never has there been a greater need for objective financial advice. Our goal is to teach the public how to 'check' facts and 'balance' information to better understand what current headlines mean to them and their money and empower them to make informed financial decisions."

Checks and Balances TV is comprised of eight segments, the most notable of which include: Financial Headlines, an overview of the week's top news stories as they relate to personal finance; Checks and Balances, the process dedicated to checking the facts surrounding financial headlines and balancing the information; and On the Street, a video montage of Matthew Rettick asking consumers nationwide about their thoughts and fears on investing, debt, retirement, current events and much more. While the show has been airing weekly since October, the official public launch coincides with the New Year and is intended to educate, motivate and empower all Americans to commit to their financial resolutions and become "Fiscally Fit" in 2011 and beyond!

The site, http://www.ChecksandBalances.TV, is comprised of features such as: financial headlines and numbers, wake-up tools, money saving tips, downloads and free reports. An online store is slated for its grand opening later in the year.  Users can "Ask Matt" their financial questions, take financial quizzes, participate in polls, rate videos, post comments, connect with CBTV's social networks, share content and more. Users can become members of CBTV for free and gain access to exclusive content and its weekly e-newsletter.

Checks and Balances TV is supported through sponsors and advertisers who see the need for comprehensive, unbiased and balanced financial information, and who agree with the mission of this initiative. Its founding sponsor is American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company.

Checks and Balances TV broadcasts every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST on http://www.ChecksandBalances.TV, and on-demand thereafter.

ABOUT CHECKS AND BALANCES TV (http://www.ChecksandBalances.TV)

Checks and Balances TV (CBTV) is America's #1 source for balanced financial advice. Through its weekly news program, on-demand videos and interactive website, CBTV provides viewers and users free access to a variety of informative tips, tools, techniques, downloadable reports and more, aiding in one's journey towards financial freedom and retirement success. Become a 21st Century Investor, prepare for a Debt Free Retirement and discover what is Financial Fact or Fiction on http://www.ChecksandBalances.TV. The show's host, Matthew J. Rettick, the "Man with the Plan," gives you the truth you need to financially succeed each Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST.  Log on, tune in, download from and interact with Checks and Balances TV, where financial truth and balanced advice finally meet. 

The founding sponsor of Checks and Balances TV is American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company.  To learn more about American Equity, visit http://www.American-Equity.com or call (877)633-6417.

SOURCE  Checks and Balances TV

Checks and Balances TV

CONTACT: Alana Schofield-Kohl, +1-702-685-7437, Cell, +1-310-903-6817, alana@cayane.com

Web Site: http://www.american-equity.com/

SkyTeam Launches iPhone App for Passengers

Passengers can access useful and updated travel information 'on the go'

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam has officially launched an innovative new mobile offering to all passengers traveling with any of its 13 member airlines.

The SkyTeam iPhone Appcontains a variety of highly useful features for today's traveler, including worldwide airline flight schedules, flight status, weather information with seven-day forecasts, notifications to users of updates and changes, an airport locator and important contact phone numbers. The eSkyGuide also provides the ability to look up flight schedules in Flight Mode when internet access is disabled.

"The SkyTeam App confirms SkyTeam's ongoing commitment to accelerating product and service developments to meet our global travelers' need for seamless travel," says Mauro Oretti, SkyTeam's Vice President Sales and Marketing. "It helps our customers get to where they need to be by providing useful and updated travel information from our members."

The SkyTeam app for the iPhone and iPad is available for free on the iTunes App Store. Blackberry and Android users will have access to the App within the next two months.

For more information:

SkyTeam Corporate Communications

T: +31 (0)20 333 3064

E: media@skyteam.com

About SkyTeam

SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive global network with more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers over 420 lounges worldwide. The thirteen members are: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, TAROM and Vietnam Airlines. SkyTeam offers its 385 million annual passengers a worldwide system of over 12,500 daily flights to 898 destinations in 169 countries. http://www.skyteam.com

SOURCE  SkyTeam

SkyTeam

CONTACT: SkyTeam Corporate Communications, +31 (0)20 333 3064, media@skyteam.com

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

Future Apps Releases iSpeak Translator for the Mac

The hit iOS iSpeak apps have been remolded and combined into one amazing translation solution for the Mac OS Platform available now on the new Mac App Store

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Apps, one of the leading iOS development companies, announces the release of its second Mac application, the iSpeak Translator.  The Mac version of the application is a ground up remake, taking advantage of all the Mac Platform has to offer. What has remained the same is the industry leading text to speech, which has made the iOS apps so popular.

iSpeak Translator for the Mac is not just a mere text translator, but uses the highest quality text to speech syntheses available to speak the translated phrase back to you in the target language. Our text to speech is so powerful, it reproduces speech which is clear, and has a perfect accent in the target language. You will have a hard time telling the speech is coming from a computer!

The iSpeak apps have been the number one selling translations solution for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad platform, and Future Apps is taking it a step further for the Mac. Instead of offering separate apps for individual language pairs, all languages are being combined into one application for an unbelievable price! iSpeak Translator for the Mac includes five languages for the initial release: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The application will be updated with many more languages in the very near future at no additional cost.

"We are very excited to make the move to the Mac OS Platform with one of our best selling iOS apps," says Future Apps founder and CEO John Stefanopoulos. "The Mac App store is poised to create the same type of success for developers and customers alike that the App Store did for the iPhone in 2008, and we are happy to be part of it once again."

iSpeak Translator for the Mac is available immediately for download on the Mac App store for an introductory price of just $4.99*. Stay tuned for even more exciting Mac OS applications from Future Apps in the coming year!

Mac App Store Link

*Mac App store requires a Mac with Mac OS Snow Leopard 10.6.6.

SOURCE  Future Apps

Future Apps

CONTACT: John Stefanopoulos, +1-845-797-6501, john@future-apps.net

Web Site: http://www.future-apps.net

Pilgrim's Pride Launches New Consumer-Friendly Website as Part of Rebranding Campaign

GREELEY, Colo., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) has introduced a redesigned, consumer-friendly website featuring an expanded recipe section from some of America's best chefs, valuable coupons and updated information about the second-largest chicken company in the U.S. 

The new website (http://www.pilgrims.com) is the latest phase of Pilgrim's ongoing rebranding campaign. Last fall Pilgrim's introduced new consumer packaging on its case-ready meats as part of a nationwide plan to reposition the company's brand with consumers and customers.

Visitors to the website will immediately notice the fresh, updated design and graphics. The previous logo featuring the familiar Pilgrim hat has been replaced with a modern image of a chicken in red with "Pilgrim's" written in blue beneath the bird. The site is aimed primarily at consumers, who said they wanted the site to highlight products, coupons and recipes.  The site features a chef-inspired recipe section - including Daisy Martinez, host of "Viva Daisy!" on the Food Network - so that families can easily prepare restaurant-quality meals at home. 

The website also highlights updated information and photos of the company's products, including nutrition information, cooking instructions and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  In addition, there are updated links for investors, media, job seekers and customers.

The next step in the company's rebranding campaign is planned for April, when Pilgrim's will introduce new packaging for its core line of 13 products, ranging from breast strips and nuggets to wings and popcorn chicken. By spring, all of Pilgrim's packaging will exhibit a fresh, consistent look across the retail meat case, with designs that highlight its new tag line - All About Great Taste - with colorful product shots and appealing graphics. The retail brand re-launch will be supported by an extensive marketing campaign including new point-of-sale materials, coupons and trade promotions.  A comprehensive media plan will follow as the company seeks to quickly build awareness of the new brand.

"It's an exciting time to be a part of changing history at Pilgrim's, and we have enjoyed working with our customers to evolve our brand," said Jerry Wilson, executive vice president of sales and marketing.  "They can see that we are a new company with a new attitude and new lineup of innovative products that consumers want.  We have a full pipeline of new products that will be introduced throughout the year in response to the valuable insights we are gaining from consumers around the country."

About Pilgrim's Pride

Pilgrim's employs approximately 41,000 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico.  The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors.  For more information, please visit http://www.pilgrims.com.

    Contact:    Gary Rhodes
                Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
                (903) 434-1495

SOURCE  Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

CONTACT: Gary Rhodes, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, +1-903-434-1495

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

Verizon Adds Three More Spanish-Language Channels to FiOS TV Lineup

Television Dominicana, Supercanal and VeneMovies Join FiOS TV's Spanish-Language and La Conexion Packages

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just one month after adding new programming to Verizon FiOS TV's Spanish-language offering, the company is once again expanding its Spanish-language content offering with the launch of three new channels: Television Dominicana, Supercanal and VeneMovies.  FiOS TV's extensive Spanish-language channel lineup now includes 34 of the most popular channels available.

"We're excited to be able to add three more Spanish-language channels to our growing FiOS TV lineup," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon.  "This latest enhancement to our multicultural offering means even more programming for our Spanish-speaking customers in their native language."

The three channels have already launched in FiOS TV's markets in Texas, California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Philadelphia, and will be in all FiOS TV markets by the end of the month.  The new channels offer:

    --  Television Dominicana (FiOS TV Channel 1506) -- the best productions of
        the Dominican Republic, featuring the most renowned talent in variety,
        comedy and entertainment.  The programming targets the 3 million
        Dominicans who reside permanently in the United States and are
        interested in watching the best shows from their country.
    --  Supercanal (FiOS TV Channel 1507) -- unique Dominican and Pan-Caribbean
        programming including sports, news, politics, comedy, live music,
        special events and family content.  The channel is the Dominican
        Republic's official broadcaster of boxing, and also features a daily
        talk show, weekend programs for kids, daily news and talk shows, and
        more.
    --  VeneMovies (FiOS TV Channel 1682) -- a 24-hour, commercial-free,
        U.S.-based Spanish-language film channel with award-winning movies
        originally produced in Spanish and featuring a wide diversity of genres
        from Latin America and Spain as well as film events and
        behind-the-scenes looks at various films.

The three new channels join last month's additions of Ritmoson Latino, Bandamax and TyC Sports in FiOS TV's Spanish-language and La Conexion packages.  The Spanish-Language package offers some of the most popular Spanish-language channels available - including Galavision, ESPN Deportes and CNN en Espanol - for $11.99 per month.  Verizon's La Conexion package offers the best in Spanish- and English-language programming, with more than 125 channels, including all Spanish-language channels, up to 14 HD channels and more than 54 of the most popular channels in English.  La Conexion is available separately for $54.99 per month, or in a bundled package with FiOS Internet and voice service.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, featuring more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles.  FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 195,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com. 

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

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-908-559-6407, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com

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

SQUARE ENIX DESTROYS THE LINE BETWEEN SINGLE-PLAYER AND MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY

Innovative Third-Person Action (Online) Shooter MINDJACK Now Available

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, today unleashed MINDJACK(TM), an innovative action (online) shooter that blurs the line between traditional single-player and multiplayer gameplay by thrusting real-world players into the roles of in-game enemies, allies and cybernetic creatures at any time.

"We are really excited to introduce an entirely new way to play a shooter - in an environment where any character, machine, or even cybernetic creature can suddenly come under the control of another player via Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network," said Mike Fischer, President and CEO, Square Enix, Inc. "By blending single and multiplayer action into something refreshing and new, MINDJACK truly is never the same game twice. Experienced players may think they know what they're in for, but will literally never know who is waiting for them around the next corner."

Developed in Japan by feelplus inc., MINDJACK is now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. More information can be found online at http://www.MindjackGame.com or via Facebook® at http://www.facebook.com/MindjackGame.

ABOUT MINDJACK

MINDJACK is a unique action (online) shooter that pushes the boundaries of the third-person genre with its thrilling gameplay, mind control abilities and other incredible surprises. Offering no-wait multiplayer, a variety of people, machines and creatures to "hack" into, and a gripping story of corporate greed, MINDJACK is a refreshing take on a well-traveled genre.

MINDJACK blurs the line between traditional single-player and multiplayer gameplay by allowing players to "hack" into another player's story-based campaign.  Once hacked in, players can choose to take control of enemy soldiers and combatants or to join up with the host player as a cooperative ally in the single-player campaign. This establishes a game world where seemingly non-threatening citizens can, at any moment, be instantly transformed into armed, human-controlled allies or vicious, gun-toting foes. 

Set in 2031, MINDJACK throws players into the life of Jim Corbijn, a field agent with the Federal Intelligence Agency.  As Jim becomes embroiled in a clandestine war between governments and corporations, players must aid Jim by employing futuristic technology to take control of other characters and machines within the game world.

As networked players join another gamer's single-player campaign through Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, they seamlessly transform the experience into multiplayer, instantly altering the challenge and game world, resulting in each game session being truly unique.

MINDJACK is now available at North American retailers for the PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360. For more information, please visit http://www.MindjackGame.com. Fans can learn more, pick up tips and tricks, and meet other players who may already be inside the game on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MindjackGame.

MINDJACK is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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

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

© 2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  Developed by feelplus inc.  DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, MINDJACK, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.  "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. WINDOWS, XBOX, XBOX 360 AND XBOX LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.  FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

SOURCE  Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc.

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

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

Shenzhen Genomics Institute (SGI) Selects Force10 Networks 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switching Solutions for Its Human Gene Sequencing Computation Projects

The core-to-edge switching solution provides the high performance, low latency and scalability that SGI needed to process complex computations involved in gene sequencing

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader, today announced that the Shenzhen Genomics Institute (SGI) has deployed its C-Series(TM) resilient chassis-based switches and its S-Series(TM) access switches to deliver core-to-edge switching solutions for the institute's high-performance computing network environment. The high-performance Force10 solution has played a pivotal role in distributing large amounts of compute resources and network traffic resulting from SGI's human gene sequencing computation projects.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100831/SF55967LOGO)

"The line-rate performance, resiliency and scalability of the Force10 switches provided us with a practical solution for the demanding requirements of our servers, memory and network," said Fang Lin, administrator, SGI's computation platform. "We believe that the high performance, low latency and inherent reliability of Force10 switches significantly contributed to the successful implementation of many large-scale gene sequencing projects."

All of the Force10 switches deployed at SGI run the modular Force10 Operating System (FTOS) software. Designed to provide enhanced consistency, reliability, scalability and serviceability, FTOS is purpose-built to streamline network management, reduce unplanned downtime related to operational error and lower the total cost of network ownership.

SGI has deployed the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10 GbE functionality of the Force10 C300 and C150 resilient switches as well as its S2410 and S50 access switches.

The Force10 C-Series is designed to provide inherent reliability and scalability for high performance Ethernet environments, such as SGI. The Force10 S-Series is designed to provide high-density GbE and 10 GbE network performance in a modest form factor. Its high flexibility and high density meet the requirements of PoE wiring cabinet-type environments and wireless core flexibility and high availability. As an example, the Force10 S2410, a 24-port 10 GbE switch with a switching latency of less than 300 nanoseconds, provides rapid and predictable performance required to efficiently move data out to the network edge without impacting computing performance.

"Leading scientific organizations, such as SGI, and high-performance computing deployments in general, drive the cutting edge architectures in performance and latency," said Arpit Joshipura, chief marketing officer, Force10 Networks. "Force10's architecture provides unmatched performance and scalability needed in high-performance computing to give these institutes the best opportunity to provide state-of-the-art research, analysis and results."

About Force10 Networks

Force10 Networks is a global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business. The company's high performance solutions are designed to deliver new economics by virtualizing and automating Ethernet networks. Force10's high density and resilient Ethernet switching and routing products increase network availability, agility and efficiency while reducing power and cooling costs. Force10 provides 24x7 service and support capabilities to its global customer base in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information on Force10 Networks, please visit http://www.force10networks.com.

Force10 Networks, the Force10 Networks logo, Force10, E-Series, Traverse, and TraverseEdge are registered trademarks and ExaScale, S-Series, TeraScale, FTOS, Open Automation, JumpStart, SwitchLink, SmartScripts, and HyperLink, are trademarks of Force10 Networks, Inc. All other company names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Kevin Kimball of Force10 Networks Inc., +1-408-571-3544, kkimball@force10networks.com

Web Site: http://www.force10networks.com

Box TGV: The OCEA Consortium Meets the Challenge of Internet Access in High-speed Trains

Combined Expertise of Orange Business Services, Eutelsat, Alstom and Capgemini Enable SNCF to Launch Internet Connectivity for Passengers on TGV East Trains

PARIS, January 18, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Launched on December 1 by France's SNCF rail company, the Box
TGV service is now enabling passengers using the eastern route of its
high-speed network to benefit from a unique multimedia and Internet service.
Box TGV uses technology and infrastructure developed by the OCEA consortium,
led by Orange Business Services and including Eutelsat, Alstom and Capgemini.

    The technological achievements realised by the consortium have
risen to the challenge of ensuring service at high speed in a high voltage
electrical environment, and integrating the system's maintenance into the
overall maintenance schedules of a high-speed network with no impact on the
rotation of trains.

    Assembling competence from four experts in their field

    As prime contractor for the overall programme, Orange Business
Services assured the integration of services and the communications
infrastructure, and used the R&D teams of Orange to develop the mobile router
for connectivity between the satellite and WiFi network. As the operator and
integrator, Orange Business Services also provides access, operation and
maintenance services of the on board WiFi network and the Internet access.

    "Providing Internet connectivity at 320 kph was a new
challenge that we are all proud to have successfully addressed for the SNCF,"
commented Philippe Roger, Vice President Large Accounts France at Orange
Business Services. "The Internet access solution proposed by Box TGV is
emblematic of our skills and our capacity to drive innovation that opens the
benefits of the Internet to the broadest range of users."

    Eutelsat is supplying the satellite component of the network.
The satellite antennas installed on the roof of the trains were specifically
developed to comply with available headroom, and can operate at speeds up to
360 kph in a high voltage electrical environment. The system operates via
Eutelsat's ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 2 satellite, using an advanced spread-spectrum
technique, which makes it possible to layer up data flows transmitted to and
from the trains. The service is available on the entire TGV East network
serving France, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland, and currently supplies a
total throughput of 30 Mbps, which can be increased as required.

    Alstom brought its experience of railway standards and
equipment integration. It is responsible for supply and installation of the
Wi-Fi equipment and the servers which process and store the on board
multimedia portals. Alstom also installed the LAN network, which is connected
to the servers feeding the carriages of each train and the WiFI hotspots in
each carriage.

    Capgemini, through its Telecom & Media sector in France,
carried out the end-to-end supervision application, from the ground servers
to hardware and software equipments on board of each of the French high speed
train wagons. The operators thus have a global vision of the working
conditions of the system, and the necessary information to correct
malfunctions. Capgemini has also developed geolocation softwares that can
provide information on the speed and location displayed on the portal.

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    The overall service architecture and network:

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Source: Orange Business Services, Eutelsat Communications, Alstom and Capgemini

Contacts : Orange, Corinne Hofer, Orange Business Services, +33-1-44-37-62-62, corinne.hofer@orange-ftgroup.com ; Heloise Rothenbuler, Orange, +33-1-44-44-93-93,
service.presse@orange-ftgroup.com ; Eutelsat: Vanessa O'Connor, +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr ; Frederique Gautier, +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr ; Analysts/Investors : Lisa Finas, +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com ; Capgemini: Tuba Kocaefe, +33-1-49-67-44-48, tuba.kocaefe@capgemini.com

We wish Steve the best of health, but he is taking another medical leave. Maybe the company should focus on the products instead of the CEO. Apple is a great marketing company.

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This time around, the 55-year-old Jobs did not give a time frame for his return. Here's the text of his e-mail to employees, provided by Apple this morning:

Team,

At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple's day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

Steve

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Those little red kiosks at supermarkets and such are out-pacing traditional video rental stores. This should come as no surprise as people are generally lazy and will do what is the easiest thing. Having those kiosks at stores they are already in makes the rental process easier and leads to more impulse renting. Netflix streaming is the ultimate in ease, though.

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NPD Group says that for the first time, movie rentals from standalone kiosk have a larger market share in the United States than those from brick-and-mortar stores. "Netflix and other subscription services comprised 41 percent of video rental turns in the third quarter of 2010," NPD wrote, "followed by kiosk rentals at 31 percent, and in-store rentals at 27 percent." NPD, a research firm, said today that its study found the share of kiosk rentals grew 10 percent from the same quarter in 2009. The data only accounts for disc rentals and does not include movies streamed over the Web. The findings come four months after Blockbuster, the former No. 1 video rental outlet, filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is now pursuing its own kiosk strategy.

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Zippi Completes Its Fourth iPhone App and Submits for Apple Approval. The 'Zippi SKINZ' App Features HD Quality Wallpapers, Borders, and Frames Optimized for iPhone Users.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippi Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZIPZ), an Applications company focused on delivering entertainment, gaming, and social networking Apps for today's mobile lifestyle, today announced the completion of its fourth application for the Apple (AAPL) iPhone. This application was submitted just today for approval, and provides users the biggest and best collection of HD home screen wallpapers designed to fit the iPhone apps menu screen. The App also includes "Lock Screen Wallpapers" for a personalized look and feel; the company's latest App has been appropriately named "Zippi SKINZ".

With its first new application release in 2011, the company has chosen a category that suits just about any type of iPhone user. Wallpapers are custom fit to app screens by creating borders and frames, allowing users to turn their otherwise generic screen into Bubbles, Bullet Holes, Stones, or even a Grunge motif. For those with looking for a bit more style and flair, Zippi has options that allow users to "Bling" their apps as well, like a shiny Gem Wall for example. To preview the app, prior to approval and availability in the Apple iTunes store, visit the company's web site located at http://www.zippi.com.

Robert A. Rositano Jr., CEO of Zippi Networks, Inc., "2011 is off to a tremendous start for Zippi and we are very excited to have our fourth App completed and submitted right out of the gate. We are on the heels of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which has recently come to an end, and the buzz is all about Mobility." "Zippi SKINZ is a fun app that anyone and everyone can use, and the company has put much thought into several areas to allow for frequent updates to keep the App fresh, as well as competitive in this category. For example, we have the ability to create an unlimited number of categories, with unlimited numbers of wallpapers for each category. Also included is our support of Admob advertising (a Google owned company, GOOG), as well as something new for Zippi, support of AppZing, a promotional network for app developers."

About Zippi Networks, Inc.:

Zippi is an Applications company; delivering consumers entertainment, gaming, and social networking Apps for today's Mobile lifestyle.

Safe Harbor:
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as results of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies and service offerings. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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

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Zippi Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Rositano Jr., robert@zippi.com, or Karen Ashley, +1-408-933-3974, karen@zippi.com, investor@zippi.com, both for Zippi Networks, Inc.

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

Marleybonian Researchers Unveil New Images of Mysterious Frog-Like Blob Seen Beyond Spiral Edge

New Observational Tools Discovered in Celestia Reveal Startling Details of Strange Stellar Phenomena

CELESTIA, The Spiral, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Extraordinary images from deep space distributed last week by NASA, a space agency on the Earth, reveal a mysterious green blob looming in the vast empty darkness. Today, Marleybonian researchers with the Spiral Geographic Society have unveiled a new image of the same region in space. Using advanced astronomical devices recently discovered in the ancient undersea world of Celestia, the image reveals startling new details that raise many additional questions.

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"The new image clearly reveals a new monstrous variation of the well-known Humongofrog creature," explained Thurston Plunkett, leader of the Spiral Geographic Society's expedition to Celestia. "Could this creature be one of Morganthe's powerful minions? Might this simply be an elaborate hoax by a mischievous denizen of Wizard City? We just don't know right now."

Additional information about the original image distributed by NASA can be found here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110111/ap_on_sc/us_sci_space_blob

The image unveiled today by the Spiral Geographic Society can be viewed at https://www.wizard101.com/game/promotions/2011/frogsinspace. Wizards are invited to submit their thoughts about the significance of the discovery and what it might mean for the future of the Spiral. 

About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality massively multiplayer online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. Wizard101, KingsIsle's flagship property, has received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal of Approval in 2009 and has been recognized by the National Parenting Publications Awards.  Wizard101 was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1 Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com.  The company's experienced and creative team is raising the bar in online entertainment by offering products with rich storylines, friendly navigation, top-quality art and fully-voiced characters. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.kingsisle.com.

KingsIsle and Wizard101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

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CONTACT: Ben Conrad, of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc., +1-512-623-5925, press@kingsisle.com

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

Alinean Introduces Social Media ROI Calculator

Research Used to Derive New Methodology, Best Practices and Tool

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Alinean, the leading creator of value-based interactive sales and marketing tools for B2B vendors, today announced its Social Media ROI Calculator, a tool to help marketers get the best return on investment (ROI) from social media. Studies indicate that social media spending is increasing, tripling from 6% to 18% percent of marketing budgets over the next five years. With increased investment comes increased accountability, dictating that marketing be able to quantify the value of these investments.

"In today's 'age of austerity' every significant investment requires proof of bottom-line impact - a condition called Frugalnomics," said Tom Pisello, Chairman and Founder of Alinean. "Alinean believes that social media spending has reached this accountability threshold, and continued funding is at risk for marketers not able to quantify the ROI from social media initiatives."

Alinean research measured the engagement levels and derived value of Fortune 500, and select mid/small company social media campaigns. This research revealed that the ROI can be calculated through the Social Media Value Chain, a method for quantifying the costs, benefits and bottom-line value, including:

    --  Investments - quantifies the costs for marketing labor, tools and
        integration to establish the social media presence, create content and
        campaigns, monitor and collaborate and measure social media success;
    --  Engagement - measures the resultant number of followers, advocates,
        reach and influence of the social media marketing efforts;
    --  Benefits - quantifies the value of engagement, measuring the impact
        social media is having on attracting new customers, improving existing
        customer loyalty and driving collaborative innovation; and
    --  Derived Value and ROI - calculates key financial metrics and ratios to
        assure the social media efforts are generating enough value compared to
        other potential investments.

The Social Media Value Chain research and key findings were embodied in a Social Media ROI Calculator to help marketers model the level-of-engagement and derive the investment requirements, benefits and ROI.

From the research and using the Social Media ROI Calculator, Alinean modeled the potential ROI of various programs and found:

    --  Certain companies are realizing higher ROIs, particularly larger
        companies with popular brands, customer demographics that match social
        media users, and particular industries including: High Technology,
        Consumer Products, Retail, Travel, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality
        and Automotive;
    --  The majority of organizations are currently achieving a marginal ROI,
        especially companies that are having to spend more to engage effectively
        and reach critical mass on their efforts, especially smaller firms,
        those with less popular brands, and those in particular industries,
        particularly: Energy, Utilities, Wholesale & Distribution,
        Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Chemicals and Professional Services/Service
        Providers;
    --  ROI success is best driven by a hierarchical approach to engagement, the
        Social Media Hierarchy of Needs; and
    --  Companies who aggressively pursue social media with innovative campaigns
        and best practices are achieving a significant ROI of 500% or more.

The full white paper "How do you Calculate the ROI from Social Media Marketing?" and the Alinean Social Media ROI Calculator can be found at:  http://www.alinean.com/socialmediaroi

About Alinean

Alinean, the leading provider of dynamic sales and marketing tools, empowers B2B vendors to better sell to today's economic-focused buyer. Alinean-powered interactive white papers, assessments, ROI calculators and TCO comparison tools create more compelling value-based connections, workshops, presentations and proposals - delivering customized diagnostics, benchmarks, solution recommendations, benefits, investments, ROI, payback and TCO advantage proof points.

Leading B2B firms leveraging Alinean tools include: HP, IBM, Microsoft, EMC, Dell, Intel, IDC/IDG, AT&T, Siemens, Unisys, Thomson Reuters, NetApp, Citrix, Symantec, Novell, Cisco, Oracle, Sybase, and CA.

Learn more at the Fight Frugalnomics(TM) Resource Center http://www.fightfrugalnomics.com, or by visiting http://www.alinean.com, or calling 407.382.0005.

Alinean, XcelLive and the Alinean logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alinean, Inc. Other Alinean product or service names or logos herein are trademarks of Alinean, Inc. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Alinean

CONTACT: Alinean, Jan Jahosky, +1-407-331-4699, pr@alinean.com

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

One Kings Lane Acquires Publishing Design Firm Helicopter

Top Online Retailer Adds Editorial Focus with Purchase of Company that Launched Domino Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when the lines between media and e-commerce are becoming increasingly blurred, with magazine publishers allocating enormous capital to acquire and invest in technology platforms, one leading e-commerce company has made a strategic investment that portends how the online shopping experience will become ever more editorialized. 

One Kings Lane, the leading private online shopping destination for home decor, furnishings, accessories, and gifts announced today that it has acquired top publishing design firm Helicopter, which will bring the online retailer industry-leading design and content capabilities to provide shoppers magazine-like context for items as they browse. In assuming leadership for One Kings Lane's in-house design and content teams, Helicopter will broaden the site's scope and depth by developing content that inspires shoppers with new ideas about home decorating, interviews with leaders in the design industry, and features on everything from gift-giving to entertaining.

Helicopter, a New York-based design consultancy, has been the go-to design and content partner for top publishers including Conde Nast, Time Inc., Hachette, Hearst and The Wall Street Journal for more than 10 years. Founded by business partners Josh Liberson and Ethan Trask in 2001, Helicopter launched Domino magazine, redesigned Jane magazine and was enlisted by The Wall Street Journal to redesign WSJ magazine.

"We envision the future of e-commerce as the convergence of retail, media and technology, and our acquisition of Helicopter positions us at the forefront of the industry," said Doug Mack, CEO, One Kings Lane. "While already tremendously successful, One Kings Lane is poised for dramatic growth as we engage our members with the depth of information they increasingly seek when making purchases of exceptional products, sight unseen.  We are thrilled to be bringing on the outstanding talents of Josh, Ethan and the Helicopter team to help us lead and shape the next wave of the industry."

Liberson added, "We are excited to take the concept we helped develop at Domino, which combined an accessible tone with a broad array of ideas-all anchored to achievable, buyable product-and take it to a whole new level as part of One Kings Lane.  Consumers, inspired by the content, will be able to shop with a sense of context and feel confident in their buying decisions because they've been given a back story or expert advice.  We are particularly excited as this vision plays directly to the strengths that we've spent the last decade developing on high profile assignments with some of the leading consumer brands and media companies."

Since its launch in March 2009, One Kings Lane has quickly become the category leader. The site hosts 72-hour sales daily beginning at 8 a.m. PT. From furniture to flatware, linen to lamps, decorative accessories to art, it offers a diverse and curated assortment of high end designer merchandise at deeply discounted prices in limited quantities, obtained directly from designers and suppliers.

About One Kings Lane

One Kings Lane is a private online shopping destination which offers members spectacular designer home decor, furnishings, accessories, and gifts -- at prices up to 70% off retail. One Kings Lane works directly with top home brands to bring the very best products and prices to its members -- every day. One Kings Lane also partners with top designers, decorators and industry insiders for content that inspires, enlightens and informs. Please visit http://www.onekingslane.com for more information.

About Helicopter

Helicopter is a design firm based in New York City and founded in 2001 by Joshua Liberson and Ethan Trask. Early on, Helicopter specialized in the development of strong print editorial brands for companies such as Conde Nast and Time/Warner as well as identity and packaging design for visual artists and the music industry. Helicopter's integrative approach to design and business expanded its reach to clients ranging from One Kings Lane, Waterworks and Steuben to The Ritz Carlton and Andre Balazs properties such as The Standard and the Chateau Marmont. Please visit http://www.hellochopper.com for more information.

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One Kings Lane

CONTACT: Press, Shauna Mayer, LaForce + Stevens, +1-212-242-9353, smayer@lsagency.com

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

Small Businesses Can Now Turn to AT&T for Television Services, Expanding TV Options Beyond Cable for Key Customer Segment

AT&T Offering Business TV Services as Low as $20 per Month, Creating 'Quad-Play' Services Bundle and Enabling 'One-Stop Shopping' for Communications and Entertainment Needs

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business customers can now make just one call to AT&T* for their communications and TV entertainment needs. The company announced today that it is offering its award-winning AT&T U-verse® TV service** and AT&T DIRECTV to small businesses, enabling them to purchase a "quadruple-play" services bundle - wired voice, wireless voice and broadband, high speed Internet, and TV entertainment packages - all from AT&T.

AT&T U-verse TV, available in 131 markets across the company's 22-state local footprint, is perfect for customer waiting areas or employee break rooms, while the nationwide relationship with DIRECTV allows for TV coverage in areas where U-verse is not available, in addition to serving the restaurant industry with business packages including the NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM).

Business U-verse TV packages are available for half of normal rates through April 2011, and start at $20 a month for the Basic 20-channel lineup, $32.50*** for the Standard 100-channel lineup, and $40*** for a Deluxe 200-channel lineup, in addition to optional high-definition services. Small business customers also can purchase Business U-verse High Speed Internet where available, with download speeds of up to 24 Mbps.

AT&T DIRECTV, available to small businesses nationwide, is offered with Business Viewing and Private Office packages ranging from $34.99 to $59.99. Public Viewing packages range between $54.99 and $325.99, with options to add HD, Ethnic, Sports, and Exclusive packages such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM) and NASCAR. AT&T DIRECTV customers can also purchase high speed Internet services from AT&T.

"We understand that TV service may not be necessary for all small businesses, but for those who want TV to better serve their customers, we offer a great product at a great price point," said Ebrahim Keshavarz, AT&T vice president of Small Business Product Management. "Because simplicity and convenience are key for our customers to stay competitive we're pleased to offer a 'quad-play' bundle across our local footprint, enabling 'one-stop shopping' for all of our customers' wireless and wired connectivity and TV entertainment needs ... something cable cannot match."

For more information or to purchase AT&T U-verse TV or AT&T DIRECTV, please call 888-288-8339 or visit AT&T Business U-verse TV. For information about AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet, visit AT&T U-verse Internet Business Edition.

Today's announcement further demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to small business, coming on the heels of other AT&T small business news, including:

    --  "Small business certification" of AT&T retail store associates
    --  Financing for wireless solutions
    --  AT&T Broadband on the Go, a bundle that includes high speed Internet
        access, Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, and online data backup; and the
    --  Small Business Mobile Application Recommender Tool (SMART)

Small businesses looking to find information about other AT&T products and services can visit AT&T Small Business. For free business resources such as webinars, white papers, training, case studies and best practices, they can visit AT&T Small Business InSite.

Additionally, real-time information can be found on the AT&T Small Business Facebook page and Twitter channel.

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

**Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/u-verseto see if you qualify. AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies.

*** Prices are fixed for 12 months from commencement of term in a 24-month term agreement. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Call to see if you qualify.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

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

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

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CONTACT: Allison Farrar, +1-314-982-0589, afarrar@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.

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

Majesco Entertainment Announces Support for Nintendo 3DS(TM) with Two New Games: 'Pet Zombies in 3D' and 'Face Kart: Photo Finish'

"Undead" Pet Simulation Game and Arcade Style Racer Due Out This Fall

EDISON, N.J., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced both Pet Zombies in 3D and Face Kart: Photo Finish exclusivelyfor Nintendo 3DS(TM).  Pet Zombies in 3D lets players reanimate their very own zombies with a range of customizations and then care for (or torment!) their pets as they play with them in creepy 3D environments. Face Kart: Photo Finish literally puts YOU in the driver's seat of an arcade style kart racer; players take photos of their face with their Nintendo 3DS camera and use them as avatars for their custom 3D racers, billboards and power-ups.

"We're incredibly excited about the potential of the Nintendo 3DS," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. "Nintendo continues to innovate and Majesco is committed to being a leader in supporting this new device with products that offer consumers engaging and fun interactive entertainment experiences. We look forward to sharing additional Nintendo 3DS product announcements shortly." 

Developed by 1st Playable Productions, Pet Zombies in 3D letsplayers raise their very own decaying human pets by managing their special dietary preferences (brains and the like), bodily maintenance (or lack thereof) and morbid activities needed to keep them happily undead. Players can choose to play with, care for, or even mischievously torment their zombies in creepy locations like cemeteries, evacuated malls or rundown military bases. Each 3D environment is customizable with mix-and-match objects, themed backdrops and even music to best fit each pet zombie's personality and tastes. Throughout the game, players can discover new zombies to add to their horde and customize them with facial bone deformations, variable decay, clothing and unlockable items. Players will also use the Nintendo 3DS accelerometer controls in various activities, including rolling zombie heads through mazes, and can earn trophies and in-game currency to spend in the Zombie Pet Shop.   

Developed by Renegade Kid, Face Kart: Photo Finish letsplayers tilt and turn the Nintendo 3DS to steer their photo customized speedsters through 20 unique race tracks, as they drift around corners, soar over chasms and speed past the competition. Players use the Nintendo 3DS camera to snap their own picture and then map it onto their avatar, the landscape or even a turbo boost so they can pick up their very own power-ups as they race. Each avatar offers up to one hundred choices in hair, clothing and eyewear, plus cars can also be customized by tuning and tweaking to create the ultimate personalized racer.

Pet Zombies in 3D and Face Kart: Photo Finish for Nintendo 3DS are both expected to release this fall. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market.  Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Kinect for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®Move motion controller, Wii(TM), Nintendo 3DS(TM) and DS(TM), Facebook® Platform, mobile and other leading platforms. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), Babysitting Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe and Zumba Fitness®. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL.  Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More info can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.

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CONTACT: Marina Beck, Rogers & Cowan, +1-310-854-8192, mbeck@rogersandcowan.com

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

Governments Streamline Citizen Services With Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

Cloud-based version of new CRM offering helps government agencies reduce costs, improve citizen engagement and increase transparency.

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today showcased examples of how government organizations are using the recently announced Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve citizen services, reduce operational costs and boost productivity. Unveiled yesterday by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is the cloud service of the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 solution that is helping both public and private-sector organizations respond to the people they serve efficiently.

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In order to achieve aggressive goals around transparency, cost reductions and moving IT to cloud computing, many state, local and federal leaders are turning to commercial off-the-shelf-based solutions that are geared to aid in public-sector missions. Through the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, government agencies reap the flexibility, scalability and cost savings that a cloud-based solution offers, in addition to improved access to real-time data. Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides the foundation to assist across many aspects of government scenarios -- from grants management and 3-1-1 citizen response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and intra-agency tasking. In addition, it gives agency personnel the familiar Microsoft Outlook experience, browser and mobile access to their information, a RoleTailored design, and advanced user personalization to help them increase their productivity.

"Often, our government customers' first experience with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online platform sparks the imagination and appetite to tackle other business challenges," said Senior Director -- Public Sector Amir Capriles at Microsoft. "The return on investment is realized very quickly due to the ease of user adoption and the ability to invest once and leverage the many applications available to government."

Several Microsoft partners and customers are building customized solutions using Dynamics CRM Online to address key challenges facing government agencies.

           Rock Solid Technologies, in an effort to reduce operational
           costs while still delivering quality citizen services, moved
           its flagship application, Respond, to the cloud using
           Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. Respond is a citizen
           relationship management solution for municipalities and
           government agencies to monitor and control service requests.
           Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is helping Respond not only
           improve reaction times to service requests and citizen
           interactions, but it has streamlined the agencies that
           utilize the technology. Rock Solid is working with the city
           of Carmel, Ind., to migrate to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
           for its 3-1-1 solution to intake citizen concerns and
    --     provide a closed-loop response.
           Microsoft is offering Microsoft's Grants Manager Accelerator,
           an application that helps government agencies streamline the
           grants process from initial solicitation through
           application, review, scoring, award and progress reporting,
           via the cloud with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. Microsoft
           Dynamics CRM Online provides an alternative to its existing
           CRM 4.0 on-premises deployment, enabling government
      --   agencies to field a solution accelerator more quickly.
      Jim Townsend, president of InfoStrat, and one of two partners who
       helped Microsoft build this solution, noted, "The availability
       of Microsoft's Grants Manager Accelerator on Dynamics CRM 2011
       will transform how agencies manage, review, process and track
       billions of dollars of government grants. We can't wait to see
       where this takes the market."
           Eskel Porter Consulting Inc. is offering its Public Records
           Tracker application based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
           to help federal, state and local government agencies manage,
           track and respond to citizens' requests for information and
           meet FOIA-compliance requirements. The move to the
           Microsoft cloud has increased accessibility to the Public
           Records Tracker application, and now users can request
           information anywhere there is an Internet connection and
    --     access to Windows Internet Explorer.
           Engage Inc., a leading innovator for line of business and
           communication-as-a-service offerings across both public
           and commercial sectors, has enhanced its USFederal360
           offering for federal agencies and departments by announcing
           the addition of Governmental Relationship Management (GRM
           2011). GRM 2011 launching in concert with Microsoft Dynamics
           CRM 2011 Online, delivers a robust contact and
           correspondence management for public-sector staff, elected
      --   officials and related private-sector organizations.
      The Broomfield Economic Development Corp. (EDC) is adopting
       Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 coupled with a code set designed for
       economic development organizations. This system allows the
       agency to track and manage existing industry accounts and new
       industry projects to ensure that its entire team has full
       visibility of each job-creating opportunity. The company
       desired a cloud-based solution that could be accessed via the
       Microsoft Outlook interface to manage all communication and
       reporting information. The solution is provided by Microsoft
       Partner SRC Technology Solutions. Chattanooga Chamber of
       Commerce's Economic Development Team used this solution to
       manage the complex process of landing a large automotive
       assembly plant that will create thousands of direct jobs. In
       addition, all the automotive suppliers that are coming to the
       region are managed in Microsoft Dynamics CRM as New Industry
       Projects. The automotive suppliers significantly add to the job
       creation totals, which have an enormous, positive effect on
       Hamilton County (or Chattanooga) and surrounding counties. In
       fact, every industry and existing industry project for this
       community of 350,000 people lives inside Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Those interested in learning more about the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and signing up for a free trial should visit http://crm.dynamics.com/en-us/industries/government.aspx.

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 worldwide launch kickoff with Steve Ballmer Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at 9 a.m. PST can be viewed by registering at http://crm.dynamics.com/2011launch. To follow and engage with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM community visit http://www.twitter.com/msdynamicscrm and #crm2011.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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JESS3 Launches 'The State of Wikipedia'

Wikipedia's 10th Anniversary Focus of Fourth "State of" Video

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wikipedia co-founder stars as the voice driving the narrative of "The State of Wikipedia," a video released today that celebrates the online encyclopedia's origins and future.

Jimmy Wales helped launch the popular site 10 years ago, which now has more than 17 million articles in over 270 languages and is viewed by more than 400 million people each month.

Leading data visualization firm JESS3 produced the video.

"To be able to educate people about how and why Wikipedia works was the challenge," said Jesse Thomas, founder and executive creative director of JESS3. "But the payoff was that we were given the opportunity to elevate and celebrate the Wikipedia brand through visual storytelling."

JESS3 releases the video as the fourth installment in its "State of" series, following "The State of the Internet," "The Future of Revenue," and "The State of Cloud Computing," all released in 2010.

The company plans to release three more installments over the next few months.

For more information, visit http://www.thestateofwikipedia.com.

ABOUT JESS3:

JESS3 is a creative interactive agency that specializes in social media and data visualization. JESS3 continues to push the limits of what creativity and storytelling mean, providing services that range from UI / UX, animation and social media strategy to developing large-scale installations, brand strategies and infographics for clients that include Nike, Samsung, Facebook, NASA, Microsoft and Google. JESS3 also has a dedicated Labs division, which funds and launches its own products. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., JESS3 has team members in more than a dozen cities, ten countries and four continents including San Francisco, London, and Brooklyn. Our distributed platform enables JESS3 to draw from a diverse set of resources and time zones to deliver for our clients around the clock.

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JESS3

CONTACT: Alix McAlpine, JESS3, +1-917-353-4369, alixmcalpine@jess3.com

Web Site: http://www.JESS3.com

SmartSource.com Coupon Site Goes Mobile

Augme Technologies Brings News America Marketing's Online Couponing Site to Web-Enabled Phones

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- News America Marketing, the premier publisher of coupons in the U.S. and Canada, producing over 165 billion coupons annually, today announced that its popular consumer coupon site, http://www.smartsource.com, would be going mobile, by partnering with Augme Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AUGT), a technology and services leader in interactive media marketing solutions. The collaboration brings together pioneers in both their fields to provide unprecedented access to online coupons across a broad spectrum of web-enabled devices.

News America Marketing's http://www.smartsource.com currently offers one of the most robust selections of consumer packaged goods coupons available, often 100 or more at a time. The new mobile version of the site will allow users to scroll through the offers available and select which coupons they want to use from any web-enabled phone, smartphone or other mobile communications device, without having to download any special software or applications.

"The long-standing foundation of a great brand marketing mix: the FSI, and in-store media, will continue to be important tools for a long time to come, but for the new generation of shopper who lives life via her mobile device, we now have a unique means of reaching her. We're pleased to be working with Augme Technologies as we expand our online offerings to mobile devices," said Chris Mixson, president, News America Marketing.

For almost forty years, consumers have flipped through their Sunday papers to find savings in inserts like News America Marketing's SmartSource Magazine, which as of January 2, 2011 reaches almost 74 million households each week. News America Marketing is also behind in-store promotions such as the SmartSource Coupon Machine, which delivers savings at the supermarket shelf in tens of thousands of stores nationwide. By taking their coupons mobile, News America Marketing is taking the next step in expanding their reach. The easily-accessible mobile site stands apart from many coupon "apps" that require not just web-accessibility, but smartphone technology.

Said Mixson, "Smartphone ownership is on the rise, but it's important to us to give as many consumers as possible access to this powerful savings tool today. We have long had a commitment to shoppers to provide them with savings wherever they choose to look, whether in the newspaper, in stores, online, and now, on their mobile device."

Augme was instrumental in News America Marketing's successful launch of its initial mobile couponing campaign in October, 2009. This new phase of the campaign allows shoppers to access the same browsing and coupon selection they find on http://www.smartsource.com on their mobile devices, with content, navigation and interactive screens formatted specifically for each individual web-enabled device.

"We are very impressed with Augme's ability to transition the http://www.smartsource.com

experience to a mobile device," said Henri Lellouche, Senior Vice President, iGroup, News America Marketing. "Digital couponing solutions where consumers can clip coupons, select samples, or obtain product information via mobile devices are a game-changing promotional tool."

"The fastest growing market of users and shoppers can now gain easy access to the same discounts and value SmartSource has online, via their mobile phones," stated Anthony Iacovone, Chief Innovation Officer of Augme Technologies, Inc. "Augme will continue to work closely with News America Marketing to provide even more flexibility and control for their clients and ultimately, for consumers. The quest for value hasn't changed, but the places you can find it have certainly expanded."

News America Marketing anticipates that by taking their coupons mobile, redemption rates will rise, increasing sales at stores where online coupons are accepted.

"Though digital couponing is still in its infancy, currently representing only single digit percentages in reach and redemption, having a digital element in every marketing campaign is nonetheless a must. SmartSource and our partner Augme Technologies are committed to providing thorough digital reach through mobile in all forms both current and future," said Lellouche.

News America Marketing's plans for mobile marketing platforms include the launch of mobile sampling programs, and direct-to-card couponing capabilities, in early 2011, both of which will be based on QR codes technology and supported by Augme Technologies.

News America Marketing is a unit of News Corporation.

News America Marketing®, a division of News Corporation, is the premier single-source provider of consumer marketing services in the U.S. and Canada. The company's product portfolio, marketed under the SmartSource® brand name, consists of the first branded free-standing insert, known as SmartSource Magazine®, various in-store marketing products, merchandising services, database marketing tools and online promotions. These products and services allow marketers to deliver a brand message millions of consumers each month via a network of 1,600+ newspapers* and over 55,000 supermarket, drug, office, mass merchandisers and dollar-store locations across the country, including Kroger, Safeway, Publix, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Staples, Family Dollar and Dollar General*.

*As of October 2010

News America Marketing's diverse portfolio of consumer-marketing programs includes:

IN-STORE MEDIA

HOME-DELIVERED MEDIA

http://www.SmartSource.com

TRADE MARKETING

DATABASE MARKETING

MERCHANDISING SERVICES

News Corporation (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) had total assets as of June 30, 2010 of approximately US$54 billion and total annual revenues of approximately US$32.8 billion. News Corporation is a diversified global media company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; integrated marketing services; newspapers and information services; book publishing; and other. The activities of News Corporation are conducted principally in the United States, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Latin America.

About Augme Technologies, Inc.

Augme Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AUGT) is the technology and services leader in interactive media marketing platforms that enable marketers and agencies to seamlessly integrate brands, promotions, video and other digital content through the power of the Internet and mobile communications. Augme's intuitive new media marketing platforms allow companies to quickly create, deploy and measure rich-media, interactive marketing campaigns across all networks and devices. Campaigns built on Augme marketing platforms strengthen customer loyalty by delivering personalized brand experiences to customers where they work, play and live. By leveraging the power of its AD LIFE(TM) mobile marketing solution with complementary services such as video content delivery (BOOMBOX®) and ad network provisioning (AD SERVE(TM)), Augme connects brands and content to consumers in a network of mobile and multimedia experiences that enables companies and their marketing agencies to build sales and monetize brand interactions. Augme is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.augme.com.

Augme Technologies, Inc.(TM), Augme(TM), AD LIFE(TM), BOOMBOX®, AD SERVE(TM) and the Augme logo are trademarks of Augme Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our Form 10-K and other reports filed with the SEC. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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News America Marketing

CONTACT: Laura Richards, News America Marketing, +1-212-782-8145, lrichards@newsamerica.com, or Marisa Wayne, Rubenstein Associates Public Relations, +1-212-843-9216, mwayne@rubenstein.com, or RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel for Augme Technologies, Inc., +1-830-693-4400, or Rachel Carr, SVP, DKC Public Relations for Augme Technologies, Inc., +1-212-981-5253

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

Brother Expands its Line of Professional Inkjet All-in-One Multi-Function Machines With Unique 11"x17" Document Scan Glass Feature

Line offers the opportunity to print, copy, scan and fax documents up to 11"x17"

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, a leader in small business technology, today announced its second generation of Professional Series inkjet all-in-one machines (MFC-J6510DW, MFC-J6710DW and MFC-J6910DW) priced from $249-$349*.  This new Professional Series from Brother offers small business owners an opportunity to print, copy, scan and fax up to 11"x17" - the first manufacturer to offer all four functionalities in this size at this price point.

These machines allow users to produce large (up to 11"x17"), impactful, easy-to-read documents, such as spreadsheets, floor plans, graphics or blueprints with ease.   The new models offer several exciting value opportunities for small business owners, such as duplex (two-sided) printing to reduce paper consumption and Super High-Yield ink cartridges to save on replacement costs.  To help owners maximize productivity, the machines also offer fast print speeds, an auto-document feeder and dual paper trays to increase total capacity up to 500 pages.**

"Small businesses are a key asset in our current economy and it is to everyone's advantage to support them in any way possible - whether through patronage or by providing products to make their business more successful," said Small Business Professor® Bruce Freeman, author and columnist. "The new line of inkjet all-in-ones from Brother provides small business owners with the ability to increase their productivity and produce high-quality materials."

All of the models will be compatible with the free downloadable Brother® iPrint&Scan app by April 2011, which allows wireless printing from or scanning to an Apple® mobile device or Android TM Smartphone. These features are ideal for mobile work environments that need access to detailed, high-impact images on the go, such as real estate agents, caterers and architects.

"We know small business professionals are looking for powerful business solutions that allow them to compete at their best in a competitive marketplace. The Brother Professional Series delivers a variety of powerful business features including a unique 11"x17" document scan glass that meet that need," said Marie Le, Brother Senior Marketing Manager for Inkjet Products. "These new models offer the opportunity to be more independent and creative but also come at a great value."

The new Brother Professional Series MFC-J6510DW and MFC-J6710DW will be available at national office superstores, retailers, dealers and online resellers starting in January 2011, the MFC-J6910DW in March 2011.

New Brother Inkjet All-In-One Models

New Models: MFC-J6510DW, MFC-J6710DW, MFC-J6910DW

MFC-J6510DW

    --  Fast print speeds:
    --  - up to 35 ppm black and 27 ppm color (Fast mode)***
    --  - up to 12 ppm black and 10 ppm color (ISO standard) ***
    --  Easy scanning and copying up to 11"x17" (ledger-size) on the large scan
        glass
    --  Duplex printing for creating two-sided documents up to 11"x17"
    --  Easy to setup wireless (802.11b/g/n) or wired Ethernet networking
    --  3.3" Widescreen color LCD display for easy to use menu navigation
    --  Powerful scanning software and ability to scan directly to your media
        cards****
    --  Uses Super High-Yield (XXL series) replacement ink cartridges approx.
        2,400 pages (black) and 1,200 pages (color) (1)
    --  Unattended fax, copy or scan using up to 35-page Auto Document Feeder
    --  Large 250-sheet paper tray capacity
    --  Estimated Street Price: $249*

MFC-J6710DW key features:

All the features of the MFC-J6510DW, plus:

    --  Dual paper trays (up to 250 sheets each) for total capacity of 500
        sheets
    --  3-year limited warranty
    --  Estimated Street Price: $299*

MFC-J6910DW key features:

All the features of the MFC-J6710DW, plus:

    --  Duplex (two-sided) scanning, copying, and faxing up to 8.5"x14"
        (legal-size)
    --  3.3" Touchscreen LCD display
    --  Estimated Street Price: $349*

About Brother

Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, N. J., was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan.

These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center® machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P-touch® Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at http://www.brother.com.

*Estimated street prices may vary

** Excluding the MFC-J6510DW

*** PPM speeds exclude time to complete first page and will vary depending on a variety of factors. For more information about print speed methodology see http://www.brother-usa.com/printspeed for details.

****Additional purchase required.

(1) Approximate page yields in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. For more page yield information see http://www.brother.com/pageyield.

All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.

Apple is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

Working with you for a better environment

At Brother, our green initiative is simple. We strive to take responsibility, act respectfully and try to make a positive difference to help build a society where sustainable development can be achieved. We call this approach Brother Earth.

http://www.brotherearth.com

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

LittleBigPlanet(TM) 2 Now Available, Exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) System

Sackboy's Latest Adventure Provides Endless Fun for Fans While Redefining the World of User-Generated Content in this PLAY, CREATE, SHARE Sequel to the Award-Winning Franchise

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) today announced the North American release of LittleBigPlanet(TM) 2, the sequel to the award-winning, multi-million unit selling hit LittleBigPlanet(TM),exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) system.  Developed by Media Molecule, the same creative team that brought you LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet 2 provides players a new means to PLAY, CREATE, and SHARE, with revolutionary gameplay mechanics that allow for a level of control and customization that has never been seen before.  This franchise has always empowered players to CREATE their own levels with the same tool set used by the development team, but now with evolved creation abilities, players can not only make better levels, but completely new games across multiple genres.  LittleBigPlanet 2 also features a brand new storyline, a revamped graphics engine supplying stunning visuals, and added accessories and equipment to help Sackboy(TM) to make his way through this new world.

"Since the launch of LittleBigPlanet, our online community has uploaded over three million levels to the PlayStation Network, with creations popping up everyday that continue to amaze," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA.  "With LittleBigPlanet 2, players now have the ability to create actual games across different genres, so it will be very exciting to see what our community can come up with.  LittleBigPlanet 2 also boasts a brand new story mode for Sackboy to explore that, coupled with the millions of user-created levels online, provides an endless entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by the entire family."

LittleBigPlanet 2 begins with a new story mode that provides a beautifully reshaped world for Sackboy to explore and PLAY.  The campaign includes 40 story levels across six different themes; each level influenced by cultural high points in history and visually stunning when seen through the game's revamped graphics engine.  All of the new levels and territories to PLAYfuse different historical ideas together to create fresh aesthetics that populate this new world, with themes including: Techno Renaissance, Steampunk and Cake, Neon Propaganda, Fluffy High-Tech, Designer Organic, and Hand-made Arcade.

With the implementation of a new CREATE mode, the tools have evolved to allow users to make actual games, not just levels.  Players can reset the controller buttons for any object and change the rules to any level using the Controlinator, and new multiplayer abilities advance the types of games possible for a social/competitive experience--imagine racing games, flying games, shooters, puzzle games, sports games, action/adventure games, and more. 

And what would a LittleBigPlanet game be without new SHARE abilities.  An enhanced SHARE experience will have gamers spending less time searching and more time playing the millions of levels and games created by fans around the world.  With the unveil of LBP.me (http://lbp.me/), a social networking website, every published online level/game will get its own webpage, so users can search/find creations while online at home/work, mark them, and have these favorites queued up and ready to PLAY when you return to your PS3 and sign onto PlayStation®Network.  Users will also be able keep an eye on what games/levels your friends are playing via activity steams, as well as link levels together to provide longer gameplay experiences without the breakup of going back to the 'Pod.'

Sackboy will also have new tools and equipment to aid him on his journey, including a Grapple Hook for swinging across large gaps and pulling small objects towards you, the Grabinator for picking things up and throwing them, and the customizable Creatinator for Sackboy to carry and can spew out anything a creator desires. 

Additional new features include the Music Sequencer, allowing players to compose their own musical score and connect in-game objects to your own custom tunes, a cinematic Cut-Scene Maker to create stand-alone movies or cut-sequences in levels, customizable Sackbots--interactive, programmable non player characters that bring the game to life, and of course a host of new CREATE materials and gadgets to satisfy any imagination. 

LittleBigPlanet 2 offers four-player offline and online multiplayer, a host of fun and challenging trophies to collect, and is backwards compatible with LittleBigPlanet allowing players to access the more than three million online levels created with the original game.  The Blu-ray disc will also include Sackboy's(TM) Prehistoric Moves--stand-alone bonus levels that support PlayStation®Move.  LittleBigPlanet 2 is a single or multiplayer creative gaming experience that has an ESRB rating of "E" for Everyone.  For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org.  For more information about the LittleBigPlanet franchise, visit http://www.LittleBigPlanet.com.

Acclaim for the LittleBigPlanet Franchise

Since its launch in October 2008, the LittleBigPlanet franchisehas sold more than four million copies worldwide.  It has been widely praised and critically acclaimed with more than 80 industry awards worldwide, 15 of which have been for Game of the Year categories, with awards ranging from the top gaming critics to prestigious organizations such as the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) and The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).  The title has established the PLAY, CREATE, SHARE creative gaming genre and the game continues to grow and evolve, helped by the support of countless fans around the globe.  The customizable nature of the unique PlayStation® exclusive title allows players to alter characters and build entirely new objects and levels, then share and play them online as part of the LittleBigPlanet community.  In fact, the sharing nature of the game has become so embraced, it has attracted fans to publish more than three million levels to the PlayStation Network since the award-winning game was released. 

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.

Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com.

"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family  logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. LittleBigPlanet ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Developed by Media Molecule.  LittleBigPlanet is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  Sackboy is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

CONTACT: Eric Levine, +1-858-824-4916, Eric_Levine@playstation.sony.com, or Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585, Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, both for Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

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

Electus Acquires Engine Entertainment, Announces Formation of New Global Distribution Division

--Engine CEO and Industry Veteran Chris Philip to Oversee the New Entity--

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio, Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced the acquisition of Engine Entertainment and the formation of a new in-house global distribution arm, Electus/Engine Distribution. The newdivision will handle worldwide sales for Electus' content including television, motion picture and digital.

Engine Entertainment CEO Chris Philip will assume the role of President of Electus/Engine Distribution with offices in London, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. With over twenty years of major studio and independent experience in the film and TV industry, Philip will oversee the day-to-day operations of the division, handling distribution of Electus' programming as well as programs and formats from other well-known 3rd party providers. Chris Moreton, currently the COO of Engine Entertainment, will assume the role of Executive Vice President of the new division.

"I'm thrilled to have the Engine team on board, led by an innovator like Chris Philip, to build an exceptional new international distribution arm that taps into unconventional models and platforms, bringing outstanding new content to the world," said Ben Silverman, CEO of Electus. "The content distribution business is changing, and I believe Chris and his team are a force in international TV distribution with top-level experience in the global TV industry that will prove to be a huge asset to Electus."

Prior to today's acquisition, Electus and Engine Entertainment had already established a history of working together to create and distribute innovative programming. Announced last year, Electus and Engine co-produce and distribute Thumb Wars, a ground-breaking interactive Smart Phone treasure hunt game show for the U.S. and global markets with sales in multiple territories, originally brought to Engine by format consultant Michel Rodrigue. The partnership packages a hybrid reality competition format to involve network, advertising and digital integration offering an untapped platform for advertisers and electronic applications.  Since its launch, Engine Entertainment has sourced over six hundred hours of content for distribution (a mix of U.S. shows that aired on Fox Sports Net, Showtime, PBS, Hulu, and HGTV) and has also partnered with the creator of Baywatch, Greg Bonann, and QED's Bill Block, for the international distribution of Greg Bonann's latest series, Pt. Dume, which is being cleared throughout the U.S. by Twentieth Century Fox and Tribune Broadcasting.

"Ben's game-changing pre-eminence in the global TV market place consistently raises the bar," said Chris Philip, President of Engine/Electus Distribution. "In a very competitive landscape for fresh ideas and product, this deal now puts us at the front of the line."

Today's news rounds out the Electus global distribution strategy and allows the studio to seamlessly handle content creation and distribution in every region of the world and across every format. Electus/Engine Distribution complements the existing Electus international distribution partnerships, including one with Elizabeth Murdoch's Shine Group, which will continue international distribution of its current deals such as Cuckoo's Nest, Master of the Mix, P.I. Moms and Hiccups.  As part of the partnership between Electus and Guy Hameiri's Abbot Reif Hameiri Production Company, the leading production company in Israel, Electus/Engine Distribution now serves as the international sales team for the company's programming.

Actively developing television and digital programming for an extensive line-up of top cable channels, broadcast networks and online entities, Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof to develop all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world. Headed by Silverman, the company connects all parties early on in the development process, creating better content and enabling marketers and advertisers to be a true partner throughout the creative process to develop campaigns.

About Electus

Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof and produce all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world. Headed by Ben Silverman, in partnership with IAC, the company connects advertisers, distributors and content creators early on in the development process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be a true partner in campaigns and content creation. For more information on Electus, visit http://www.electus.com/.

About Engine Entertainment

Engine Entertainment was founded in 2009 by a management team with top-level experience in the global TV industry, high-level contacts across the world's TV markets, and in-depth knowledge of international co-production structures. As well as sourcing over 600 hours of content for distribution, it launched a specialized formats division with Michel Rodrigue as consultant, the first project of which was the ground-breaking interactive Smart Phone treasure hunt game show Thumb Wars, which Engine is co-producing with Electus, for the US, Canada, and the UK. The format has also sold in France, Spain, Poland, and Mexico. Engine also launched Engine Latino, a Spanish language production JV with Simon Bross, one of Mexico's most awarded director/producers who has strong ties to advertisers.

About IAC

IAC operates more than 50 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To view a full list of the companies of IAC please visit our website at http://www.iac.com.

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    Leslie Cafferty
    (212) 314-7326
    leslie.cafferty@iac.com

    Sunshine, Sachs & Associates
    Jessica Berger
    (212) 691-2800
    berger@sunshinesachs.com

SOURCE  Electus

Electus

CONTACT: Leslie Cafferty, +1-212-314-7326, leslie.cafferty@iac.com; Sunshine, Sachs & Associates, Jessica Berger, +1-212-691-2800, berger@sunshinesachs.com

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

KEMP Technologies New Load Balancing Platforms Deliver Increased Throughput and SSL Transaction Processing

New 2600 and 3600 LoadMasters offer great value with advanced security and performance features required for Internet Traffic Management

YAPHANK, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KEMP Technologies today announced the newest members to its family of affordable load balancers. The LoadMaster 2600 and the LoadMaster 3600 are both server load balancing, content switching appliances featuring integrated ASIC-based SSL acceleration. Providing application delivery optimization, high availability and fault tolerance, the LoadMaster 2600 and 3600 deliver improved performance for web-enabled applications.

Providing advanced features and high performance at a much lower price point than other competing offerings, the LoadMaster 2600 (replacing the LoadMaster 2500) features 4 GbE ports and delivers improved performance to address increased traffic loads. The 2600 now features a 25-percent improvement for Layer-7 throughput--now at 1.5Gbps. Moreover, the 2600 has improved SSL transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000 TPS.

For even greater throughput, the 8-GbE port LoadMaster 3600 (replacing the LoadMaster 3500), a new mid-range platform offers improved layer 4 and layer 7 throughput of 26 percent to 3.4 Gbps and 25 percent to 2.9 Gbps, respectively.  SSL processing performance on the new LM3600 has been increased to 5,000 TPS. Additionally, the 3600 supports up to 1,000 virtual and real servers and 100,000 L7 concurrent connections or two million L4 concurrent transactions. 

Both models incorporate application acceleration features such as caching, compression, and SSL offloading--now providing even greater performance for 2,048-bit length keys. This increase in SSL capability cost effectively offers users improved performance and quicker response time for encrypted applications such as e-commerce where web servers can be overwhelmed with SSL encryption processing.

As with all KEMP LoadMaster products, the two new models intelligently and efficiently distribute user traffic among servers to ensure the best possible user experience and high availability for web and business applications. In addition, all KEMP LoadMaster models are now optimized for Microsoft Exchange 2010, Lync, SharePoint, and Terminal Services.

"KEMP Technologies continues to listen to our customers to meet their server load balancing needs," notes Peter Melerud, co-founder and VP of product management of KEMP Technologies. "The LoadMaster 2600 and 3600 platforms are the next step in the evolution of the LoadMaster as customers now require improved performance in order to keep up with increased traffic loads. In the tradition of our other LoadMaster products, KEMP continues to offer products that are high performing and easy to use and deploy--at price points that customers demand."

The new 2600 and 3600 are currently available for shipping and priced at $6,990 and $9,890, respectively including first-year support. These new models will replace the current models, the 2500 and 3500 LoadMasters.

About KEMP Technologies

KEMP Technologies is a leader in affordable server load balancer appliances and application delivery controllers tailored to meet the needs of businesses that rely on the Internet for e-commerce and business-critical applications. KEMP helps companies rapidly grow their business with 24/7 high-availability, better web infrastructure performance, scalability and secure operations - while streamlining IT costs.

Thousands of KEMP LoadMaster products are in use today to improve customer satisfaction by accelerating user access to business-critical web applications. Managed service providers also rely upon KEMP products to enable fast time-to-market and cost-effective operations for new and existing managed services.

KEMP's highly affordable LoadMaster products include Layers 4-7 load balancing, content switching and server persistence, SSL offload/acceleration, WTS load balancing and persistence with Session Directory integration, and application front-end capabilities (caching, compression, intrusion prevention system), plus one full year of product support - delivering industry leading price/performance value.

The company is headquartered in Yaphank, New York. For more information, visit http://www.KEMPtechnologies.com, or call us at 631-345-5292.

Application delivery solutions are known as application delivery controllers (ADC), server load balancers (SLB), application front-end devices (AFE), web switches, content switches and application switches.

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    Fran Bosecker
    Vantage Communications for KEMP Technologies
    (845) 536-1416
    fbosecker@pr-vantage.com

    Company Contact:
    Peter Melerud
    KEMP Technologies
    pmelerud@kemptechnologies.com

SOURCE  KEMP Technologies

KEMP Technologies

CONTACT: Fran Bosecker of Vantage Communications for KEMP Technologies, +1-845-536-1416, fbosecker@pr-vantage.com; or Peter Melerud of KEMP Technologies, pmelerud@kemptechnologies.com

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

The mGive Foundation and GetLisa Team Up to Help Nonprofits Expand the Mobile Giving Channel

For the First Time, Subscribers of Regional Wireless Carriers Can Participate  In Mobile Giving Campaigns

DENVER, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The mGive Foundation (http://www.mgive.org), the leading 501(c)(3) public charity supporting U.S. mobile donation campaigns, today announced it has partnered with GetLisa Information Services to provide regional-area wireless subscribers with the capability to participate in mobile giving campaigns - a first in the regional wireless industry.

GetLisa is a regional carrier aggregator that provides service to 40 regional wireless carriers. Through GetLisa's infrastructure messaging solutions, subscribers in rural areas can access the mobile giving channel quickly and easily to donate to their favorite causes, and nonprofit organizations will be able to reach millions of potential new donors through mobile giving campaigns. 

"Regional carriers are often challenged to offer the same options to their subscribers as their larger counterparts, because most wireless data services and solutions are not developed with the smaller carrier in mind," said George Woodward, CEO of GetLisa. "In the case of mobile giving, regional carriers simply did not have the infrastructure in place to support these campaigns. Now that we've bridged that gap through our partnership with The mGive Foundation, our customers and their subscribers can take part in the mobile giving channel for the first time."

GetLisa is an early pioneer in localization apps for mobile devices. The company developed an application called Local Information Services Assistant (LISA) that delivers local information to mobile phones that is self-published by community organizations, institutions and individuals.Using its Extended Messaging Xchange (EMX) Gateway in combination with its LISA Local Shortcode application, regional carriers can create, manage, and run their own local shortcode campaigns to their subscribers.

"Mobile giving campaigns offer the most innovative, dynamic way for nonprofits to interact with the community. Thanks to GetLisa's technology, these organizations will now be able to connect with a donor base that has been largely untapped to date," said Jenifer Snyder, executive director of The mGive Foundation. "We are thrilled to be working with GetLisa to expand the reach of mobile marketing for philanthropic purposes."

"Our subscribers expect to have services that are on par with the biggest carriers," said Bob Mauer, General Manager of Chat Mobility in Iowa. "Working with The mGive Foundation and GetLisa to offer mobile giving to our users lets us meet those expectations."

About The mGive Foundation

The mGive Foundation (http://www.mgive.org) is a 501(c)(3) established to make it easy for nonprofits to quickly execute effective mobile giving campaigns - and for mobile operators to support them. The mGive Foundation has partnered with more than 60 of the nation's leading mobile carriers (covering 99 percent of U.S. mobile customers) to enable nonprofits of all sizes to increase overall donations and reach new audiences using affordable, reliable and regulation-compliant text-based mobile giving campaigns. The mGive Foundation has supported more than 7,000 mobile giving campaigns for more than 500 nonprofit clients and processes around 85 percent of all mobile donations made today.

About GetLisa Information Services

GetLisa is a leading provider of wireless data services in North America. Our 40-plus carrier customers are a balanced mix of GSM and CDMA, post-pay, prepay and advance-pay operators who partner with us for our infrastructure messaging solutions, rich content, ad-serving and reporting platforms, and advanced MicroLocal(TM) applications that can help carriers differentiate themselves from their competition.

Headquartered in Boulder, CO, GetLisa provides everything you need for mobile data services - and more. Our goal is to work with our carrier partners to consistently increase ARPU, broaden their subscriber base, and increase revenue. With our revenue-share model, we're the perfect partner because we make money when you do. For more information, visit http://www.getlisa.com.

SOURCE  The mGive Foundation

The mGive Foundation

CONTACT: The mGive Foundation Press Contact: Marisa Marzano, Calysto Communications, +1-404-266-2060 x509, mmarzano@calysto.com; or GetLisa Press Contact: Steve Colberg, +1-303-442-6653 x24, scolberg@getlisa.com

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

GigMasters Unveils the Essential Wedding Entertainment Resource

Top event entertainment booking service introduces a one-stop source for wedding entertainment trends, inspiration, expert advice, and time-tested traditions

REDDING, Conn., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After helping over 40,000 couples book their wedding entertainment,  GigMasters has learned a thing or two about weddings. Today's launch of a new wedding section (http://www.gigmasters.com/weddings), chock full of all things entertainment, including: wedding song lists, a planning checklist, an advice column, and a daily blog of wedding entertainment inspiration, brings that time-tested expertise to brides, grooms, and wedding professionals.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110118/NY31358LOGO)

"It's no secret that today's engaged couples want a one-of-a-kind wedding," says Marissa Latshaw, VP of Marketing at GigMasters. "The choices today aren't just band vs. DJ, they're much more exciting and much more complex. With a section of our site now devoted to weddings, we hope to inspire more couples to find the perfect entertainment for their dream wedding while arming them with the right questions to ask before they sign on the dotted line. Everyone knows that entertainment can make or break any party, including a wedding, but until now there were no sites focused primarily on wedding entertainment."

Because of GigMasters' extensive experience in helping brides and grooms book entertainment, and their unparalleled access to wedding entertainers and other wedding professionals, their new wedding section will be able to bring brides and grooms both classic and up-to-date information on wedding entertainment.

ABOUT GIGMASTERS

GigMasters.com is the number one event entertainment booking service, guiding party planners and hosts to the right entertainment for every event.  By combining the efficiency of the web with the personal touch of a private event planner, GigMasters has helped facilitate more than 100,000 bookings, including over 30,500 in 2010.  With the Internet's largest nationwide database of client-rated performers for live music and variety entertainment, GigMasters boasts over 9,000 performers including live bands, wedding musicians, party DJs, celebrity impersonators, balloon twisters, stand-up comedians, jazz trios, bagpipers, string quartets, soloists and more. The site, founded in 1997 by Kevin Kinyon and Michael Caldwell, attracts over 20,000 daily visits*, throughout North America. GigMasters is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, TRUSTe, and is also a DigiCert secured website. For more information, please visit http://www.gigmasters.com.

*Source: Google Analytics

    Press Contact:
    Marissa Latshaw
    GigMasters.com, Inc.
    203-587-1134 x232
    press@gigmasters.com

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GigMasters

CONTACT: Marissa Latshaw of GigMasters.com, Inc., +1-203-587-1134 x232, press@gigmasters.com

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

Riverside Partners' Portfolio Company, Vocollect, Agrees to be Acquired by Intermec for $190 Million

BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Partners,, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company Vocollect, Inc. ("Vocollect") has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Intermec, Inc. (NYSE: IN) ("Intermec") for US $190 M in cash. Vocollect is the world leader in voice solutions for workforce management of mobile workers. The sale includes Vocollect's Supply Chain and Healthcare Systems businesses. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close later in Q1.

Vocollect's Supply Chain business was founded more than 20 years ago. The business provides voice applications for use across core supply chain functions, such as distribution centers and warehouses. Vocollect helps customers reduce costs, increase worker productivity and accuracy, and improve safety and worker satisfaction. Every day Vocollect Voice is used by over 300,000 workers worldwide to distribute more than $3 billion dollars' worth of goods to customer locations.

Vocollect's Healthcare Systems business, known in the market as AccuNurse, provides a voice-assisted care solution used for the management and documentation of daily patient care by skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Organizations using AccuNurse benefit from reduced paper processing, lower operating costs, increased reimbursements and improved quality of care.

Joe Pajer, President and Chief Executive Officer for Vocollect, commented, "Our partnership with Riverside Partners was a key driver of this very significant milestone for Vocollect. My management team and I worked closely with Riverside Partners to augment our executive team, invest in international distribution and roll out several new product innovations across both the supply chain and healthcare businesses. We believe that, together with Intermec, we can continue to expand Vocollect's solutions to better meet the needs of our customers. Intermec's capabilities give us additional access to adjacent technologies and know-how, as well as additional supply chain customers worldwide."

Steven F. Kaplan, a general partner at Riverside Partners and a Vocollect board member said, "Since our investment in 2009, we have worked alongside Vocollect's founders and management team to drive enhanced growth and profitability. The sale follows a very successful year in which the Company experienced nearly 15% growth, added almost 230 new customers and introduced five new innovative products for the global distribution and warehouse markets. Sales are at an all-time high, as is customer satisfaction, and the new products are being very well received by the market. The business is on very solid footing and it has been an absolute delight working in partnership with Joe and his team. Intermec is getting a terrific company with outstanding people and technology."

About Vocollect

Vocollect, Inc. is the leader in creating and providing voice-centric solutions for mobile workers in distribution and warehouse environments worldwide. The speech recognition software and extreme recognition accuracy of in-vocabulary speech helps customers achieve a higher level of business performance through voice. Every day over 300,000 workers worldwide use Vocollect's comprehensive voice solutions to distribute more than $3 billion in goods from distribution centers and warehouses to customer locations. A global team of over 2,000 supply chain reseller and channel partner experts supports Vocollect Voice offerings. Vocollect VoiceWorld Suite integrates with all major WMS and ERP systems, including solutions from SAP AG, and supports the industry's leading mobile computing devices. For more information, visit http://www.vocollect.com.

Vocollect®, Vocollect Voice® and Vocollect VoiceWorld Suite(TM) are trademarks of Vocollect, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Vocollect Healthcare Systems

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. provides sound business guidance and data-driven clinical outcomes to long-term care's leading facilities. Through its CliniFusion model, which couples the depth and knowledge of senior clinical advisors with the power of AccuNurse voice technology, the company has taken a leadership role in preparing providers for 2014 reform, streamlining the work of the caregiver, and making substantial and lasting improvements to the performance of their facilities. This 'fused' approach to achieving clinical outcomes is what empowers us to address problems no one else can.   Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Vocollect, Inc.

AccuNurse® is a registered trademark of Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Intermec

Intermec, Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops and integrates products, services and technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and information. Core technologies include rugged mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.

About Riverside Partners

Founded in 1989, Riverside Partners is a middle market private equity firm focusing on growth-oriented companies in the healthcare and technology industries. Riverside is particularly experienced at partnering with founders, owners and management teams and it brings substantial domain expertise and operating experience to its portfolio companies. The partners at Riverside have managed more than $500 million in investments in over 50 companies. The firm is currently focused on companies with revenues between $20 - $200 million and with $5 - $25 million of EBITDA.

SOURCE  Riverside Partners

Riverside Partners

CONTACT: Jon Lemelman, General Partner, Riverside Partners, LLC, +1-617-351-2810, jlemelman@riversidepartners.com

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

Certify Single User Is Now Free

Independent Contractors and Sales Reps use Certify for T&E, time tracking and invoicing

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Certify, a leading online expense management company, today announced the Certify Single User version is available for no charge to all users. This service includes the Certify Single User account and also the Certify Wallet mobile application.

Certify allows individuals to manage expense reports and capture receipts and expense data from mobile devices. The Certify Wallet mobile application is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, and Android devices. Users can download the mobile app and begin using the product immediately after a basic new account registration process.

"We are extremely pleased to offer our single user clients free access to our application," said Robert Neveu, president of Certify. "Not only have we made free access available, we have increased the functionality for our independent contractor market, allowing users to track their travel expenses, record billable hours worked, and then invoice their clients all from within the same application." The new Certify Single User solution provides this functionality at no charge without any limits on usage, number of clients or number of invoices. Users can submit expense reports to their company to get reimbursed, or use the service as an independent contractor and send invoices to their clients to get paid.

Certify also allows users to Rate and Review their travel experiences using the new "Certify Spend Smart" technology. By sharing travel knowledge with other Certify users, Certify is helping its client base reduce travel spending and identify the best business travel vendors and suppliers.

About Certify

Certify, LLC is an online expense management company that provides expense report services to corporations and individuals. The company provides the only SaaS expense management solution for capturing receipts via smart phone, camera phone, SMS message, email, scan, fax and image upload. Founded in 2008, Certify is financed by the founding team and a group of angel investors. Headquarters are located in Portland, Maine. For more information, call 207-773-6100 or visit http://www.certify.com.

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    Chrystie Corns
    207-773-6100
    pr@certify.com

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SOURCE  Certify, LLC

Certify, LLC

CONTACT: Chrystie Corns, +1-207-773-6100, pr@certify.com

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

Odyssey Software Provides Free Offer of Athena for BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Fully Functional Copy of the Mobile Device Management Support Solution Includes 5-User Perpetual Licenses at No Cost

WEST HENRIETTA, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey Software, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-class mobile device management (MDM) products, today announced the availability of its free offer for Athena(TM) for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, a fully functional copy of the product that includes a 5-user perpetual license. The product gives organizations the ability to see firsthand how Athena provides unprecedented interactive support capabilities for BlackBerry smartphones. For more information and to view a demo video as well as access to the free offer, visit http://www.Athena4BES.com. 

Athena for BlackBerry Enterprise Server is an add-on for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express 5.0. The product provides comprehensive interactive support tools that can be used to assist users, or identify and resolve issues, on BlackBerry 4.3 and newer smartphones - directly from the BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express console.

The product is uniquely designed to integrate seamlessly into the BlackBerry Enterprise Server console enabling administrators to perform interactive support functions with BlackBerry smartphones.

Athena also supports touch-enabled smartphones including the BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2 and the new BlackBerry® Torch(TM) running the BlackBerry 6 operating system. No additional consoles or servers are required; significantly minimizing the acquisition, support, maintenance and total costs of ownership.

"With an estimated 269.6 million smartphones shipped in 2010, Odyssey Software has continued to produce award winning mobile device management products that provide a comprehensive suite of interactive support tools that help ensure an efficient and productive workforce," said Mark Gentile, CEO of Odyssey Software. "Any company with a mobile workforce equipped with BlackBerry smartphones should visit our website and try the free offer to see how Athena-enabled features complement and extend the native device management functions of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server."

About Odyssey Software

Odyssey Software is a leading provider of enterprise-class mobile and embedded device management software products for today's most popular device platforms. Our mission is to provide industry leading software technology innovations that make it efficient and cost effective for IT organizations to remotely manage, support and control the complexity of enterprise deployments. More information is available at: http://www.odysseysoftware.com or by calling +1-585-214-2409.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress(TM), BBM(TM) and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

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    Odyssey Software                          +1-831-440-2407
    trobinson@OdysseySoftware.com             katie.mason@nadelphelan.com

SOURCE  Odyssey Software, Inc.

Odyssey Software, Inc.

CONTACT: Tom Robinson of Odyssey Software, +1-585-214-2409, trobinson@OdysseySoftware.com; or Katie Mason of Nadel Phelan, Inc., +1-831-440-2407, katie.mason@nadelphelan.com, for Odyssey Software, Inc.

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