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Future Systems Solutions Launches Casper 6.0 Tech Edition(TM) Disk Backup and Upgrade Software for Computer Technicians, System Integrators, and IT Departments

Boasts Speeds Up To 50X Faster Than Previous Version; Now Supports Microsoft® Windows 7

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4 -- Future Systems Solutions, Inc. (http://www.fssdev.com) announces Casper 6.0 Tech Edition, a new version of its highly acclaimed hard disk upgrade and disk backup utility.  Designed especially for computer technicians, system integrators, and IT department use, Casper 6.0 Tech Edition makes it easy to perform hard disk upgrades, managed backups, and sealed disk deployment.  Casper 6.0 Tech Edition offers significant features and benefits for its users, such as:

  --  Fast, easy hard disk upgrades on desktop PCs and laptops.
  --  Creation of a complete, immediately-bootable backup replacement for a
      failed or corrupted hard disk.
  --  Simplified cloning of hard disks for deployment to new computer
      systems. When used in combination with Microsoft's Sysprep utility,
      hard disk images can be sealed and deployed via direct disk-to-disk
      cloning.

  New features include:

  --  Enhanced for Microsoft Windows 7 -- provides enhanced support for all
      versions of Windows 7.

  --  SmartClone(TM) Plus -- enhanced SmartClone technology with speeds up
      to 50X faster than previous versions.

  --  Solid State Drive (SSD) and LDS Support -- increases the life
      expectancy and enhances the performance of solid state and long data
      sector drives.

  --  USB Boot Capability -- creates a fully bootable copy of a Windows
      system drive that can boot and run directly from an external USB
      drive. (Requires a computer with BIOS support for booting from USB
      hard disk type devices)

  --  SmartAlert(TM) Notifications -- notifies you automatically via email
      when a copy has been completed.

  --  And more...

"Casper 6.0 Tech Edition continues our dedication to providing users with a dependable, leading-edge hard disk upgrade, managed deployment, and disk backup solution.  New features such as full support for Windows 7, solid state and long data sector drives, as well as new SmartClone Plus technology, SmartAlert notifications, runtime controls, and advanced power management help maintain Casper Tech Edition's position as the solution of choice for IT Professionals requiring a powerful, convenient, and easy-to-use tool for upgrading, managing, or backing up hard disks," said a company spokesman.

Pricing and Guarantee

Casper 6.0 Tech Edition is available as a download for $799.95 from Future Systems Solutions at http://www.fssdev.com or by calling 800-272-5457.

Registered owners of Casper 5.0 Tech Edition may upgrade to Casper 6.0 Tech Edition for $239.95.  Registered owners of Casper 5.0 Tech Edition purchased after April 30, 2010 may upgrade for FREE.

All of our products come with an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee.

About Future Systems Solutions, Inc.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, FSS also has offices in Atlanta, GA. Further information may be obtained by calling 800-272-5457, by visiting the FSS Web site at http://www.fssdev.com/, or by contacting Marty Rubenstein at mrubenstein@fssdev.com.

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Source: Future Systems Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Marty Rubenstein, mrubenstein@fssdev.com, 1-800-272-5457

Web Site:  http://www.fssdev.com/

QNAP Announces QMobile Application for Android

The World's First All-in-One Media Player Solution for Android Phone Users to Access the Stored Photos, Music, and Videos from Their Network Storage Device

POMONA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers announced today the beta application of QMobile, the world's first multimedia player solution for Android. QMobile allows users to stream music, digital pictures, and videos from their QNAP NAS servers and play directly on their Android handsets from anywhere. So long as you have Internet access, you can play all the contents on the NAS remotely, just like having a media center in your pocket!

"We are pleased to announce QMobile application as the first multimedia app for the connection between NAS and Android devices. For now, both iPhone and Android users can have fun with their mobile device and QNAP NAS," said James Wu, Product Manager of QNAP Systems, Inc. "Users no longer need to be concerned about synchronizing the multimedia contents to the mobile device. They can save storage space of the mobile device and get a compelling user experience with QMobile," James Wu added. QMobile is compatible with Android 1.5/1.6/2.1 platforms, and needs to be used with a QNAP NAS server running V3.3.0 management software or above.

QMobile is available for both iPhone and Android handsets. For more information about QMobile app, please visit http://www.qnap.com/QMobile/ .

The new V3.3.0 NAS management software update (required to use QMobile) can be downloaded from the QNAP website at http://www.qnap.com/ .

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2004 and is dedicated to bringing world class NAS storage, professional NVR video surveillance, and network video players to consumer, small/medium business, and entry level enterprise market segments.  QNAP leverages not only hardware design but also a growing core competency in software engineering that is precisely focused on bringing to market products that offer the highest available performance coupled with outstanding reliability, scalability, and ease of installation and use.  QNAP is a multi-national company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and subsidiary offices in Mainland China and the United States.

  Press contact:

  QNAP Systems, Inc.
   Ms. Vera Wang
   Tel:   +886-2-8698-2000
   Email: qnap_enews@qnap.com

  DeMoulin & Company
   Robert DeMoulin
   Tel:   +925-699-5423
   Email: robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com

Source: QNAP Systems, Inc.
   

CONTACT: QNAP Systems, Inc., Ms. Vera Wang, +886-2-8698-2000, or
qnap_enews@qnap.com; Or DeMoulin & Company, Robert DeMoulin, +925-699-5423, or
robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com

Web site: http://www.qnap.com/
http://www.qnap.com/QMobile

FTC Settles Charges of Anticompetitive Conduct Against Intel

Provisions are Designed to Foster Competition in the Computer Chip Business

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Trade Commission approved a settlement with Intel Corp. that resolves charges the company illegally stifled competition in the market for computer chips. Intel has agreed to provisions that will open the door to renewed competition and prevent Intel from suppressing competition in the future.

The settlement goes beyond the terms applied to Intel in previous actions against the company and will help restore competition that was lost as a result of Intel's alleged past anticompetitive tactics. At the same time, the settlement will leave the company room to innovate and offer competitive pricing.

"This case demonstrates that the FTC is willing to challenge anticompetitive conduct by even the most powerful companies in the fastest-moving industries," said Chairman Jon Leibowitz. "By accepting this settlement, we open the door to competition today and address Intel's anticompetitive conduct in a way that may not have been available in a final judgment years from now. Everyone, including Intel, gets a greater degree of certainty about the rules of the road going forward, which allows all the companies in this dynamic industry to move ahead and build better, more innovative products."

The FTC settlement applies to Central Processing Units, Graphics Processing Units and chipsets and prohibits Intel from using threats, bundled prices, or other offers to exclude or hamper competition or otherwise unreasonably inhibit the sale of competitive CPUs or GPUs. The settlement also prohibits Intel from deceiving computer manufacturers about the performance of non-Intel CPUs or GPUs.

The FTC settlement goes beyond those reached in previous antitrust cases against Intel in a number of ways. For example, the FTC settlement order protects competition and not any single competitor in the CPU, graphics, and chipset markets. It also addresses Intel's disclosures related to its compiler - a product that plays an important role in CPU performance. The settlement order also ensures that manufacturers of complementary products such as discrete GPUs will be assured access to Intel's CPU for the next six years.

The FTC sued Intel in December 2009 alleging that the company used anticompetitive tactics to cut off rivals' access to the marketplace and deprive consumers of choice and innovation in the microchips that comprise computers' central processing unit, or CPU. These chips are critical components that often are referred to as the "brains" of a computer. The action also challenged Intel's conduct in markets for graphics processing units and other chips.

The FTC alleged that Intel's anticompetitive practices violated Section 5 of the FTC Act, which is broader than the antitrust laws and prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive acts and practices in commerce. Unlike an antitrust violation, a violation of Section 5 cannot be used to establish liability for plaintiffs to seek triple damages in private litigation against the same defendant.

  Under the settlement, Intel will be prohibited from:
  --  conditioning benefits to computer makers in exchange for their promise
      to buy chips from Intel exclusively or to refuse to buy chips from
      others; and
  --  retaliating against computer makers if they do business with non-Intel
      suppliers by withholding benefits from them.

  In addition, the FTC settlement order will require Intel to:
  --  modify its intellectual property agreements with AMD, Nvidia, and Via
      so that those companies have more freedom to consider mergers or joint
      ventures with other companies, without the threat of being sued by
      Intel for patent infringement;
  --  offer to extend Via's x86 licensing agreement for five years beyond
      the current agreement, which expires in 2013;
  --  maintain a key interface, known as the PCI Express Bus, for at least
      six years in a way that will not limit the performance of graphics
      processing chips. These assurances will provide incentives to
      manufacturers of complementary, and potentially competitive, products
      to Intel's CPUs to continue to innovate; and
  --  disclose to software developers that Intel computer compilers
      discriminate between Intel chips and non-Intel chips, and that they
      may not register all the features of non-Intel chips. Intel also will
      have to reimburse all software vendors who want to recompile their
      software using a non-Intel compiler.

The FTC vote approving the proposed settlement order was 4-0, with Commissioner William E. Kovacic recused. The order will be subject to public comment for 30 days, until September 7, 2010, after which the Commission will decide whether to make it final. Comments should be sent to: FTC, Office of the Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580. To submit a comment electronically, please click on: https://ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ftc/intel/.

The FTC's Bureau of Competition works with the Bureau of Economics to investigate alleged anticompetitive business practices and, when appropriate, recommends that the Commission take law enforcement action. To inform the Bureau about particular business practices, call 202-326-3300, send an e-mail to antitrust@ftc.gov, or write to the Office of Policy and Coordination, Room 383, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20580. To learn more about the Bureau of Competition, read "Competition Counts" at http://www.ftc.gov/competitioncounts.

(FTC File No. 061-0247)

Source: Federal Trade Commission
   

CONTACT:  Peter Kaplan, Office of Public Affairs, +1-202-326-2334;
Mitchell J. Katz, Office of Public Affairs, +1-202-326-2161; STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Feinstein, Bureau of Competition, +1-202-326-3658

Web Site:  http://www.ftc.gov/

AT&T Launches Wi-Fi Hotzone in Chicago

Wi-Fi Hotzone Pilot Project Expands to Wrigleyville to Help People Stay Connected in the Windy City

CHICAGO, Aug. 4 -- AT&T* today announced the launch of an AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone in Chicago that will complement the mobile broadband experience for AT&T customers who use Wi-Fi enabled devices while in Wrigleyville -- the neighborhood of restaurants and shops surrounding Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. The new Wi-Fi hotzone provides coverage along the streets and in the outdoor areas of Wrigleyville on the south, east and west sides of the stadium.

The Chicago AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone is the third to be deployed as part of a pilot project to examine using Wi-Fi to supplement AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in areas with consistently high 3G traffic and mobile data use. The first pilot AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone launched in New York City's Times Square in May, and customer response has been positive; as a result, additional Wi-Fi hotzones have been turned up in downtown Charlotte, N.C. and now Chicago.

"We are excited to introduce an AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone in Wrigleyville, on the heels of successful hotzone launches in New York and Charlotte. These pilot AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones give us the opportunity to explore new ways to utilize our Wi-Fi and 3G networks to deliver the best possible experience for our customers," said Dave Fine, vice president and general manager of AT&T in Illinois.

AT&T is using wireless technologies to mobilize everything that's important to customers - their favorite content, apps, entertainment and social networks. AT&T today delivers the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, as well as the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, giving customers the best combination of speed and coverage.

"Whether it's fans buying game tickets online, or Wrigleyville visitors sending pictures and videos to friends, many AT&T customers will benefit from this new broadband option," said Paul La Schiazza, president, AT&T Illinois. "The AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone in Wrigleyville is another example of how AT&T is continuing to bring new technologies to Chicago to maximize AT&T customers' wireless and broadband experience."

"We couldn't be more pleased that AT&T has selected Wrigleyville as one of its three Wi-Fi hotzone locations," said Jerry Roper, president and CEO of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. "This is great news for businesses in this vibrant neighborhood, as it offers Chicagoans and visitors yet another reason to experience all that the Wrigleyville area has to offer."

The popularity of Wi-Fi service -- particularly on mobile phones -- has grown tremendously. In the second quarter 2010, AT&T handled 68.1 million Wi-Fi connections on its network, compared to just 15 million in the same quarter last year. Customers have made 121.2 million connections in the first half of 2010, already far surpassing the 85.5 million connections made in all of 2009.

Many of the most popular AT&T smartphones support auto-authentication at AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, making it automatic and convenient for customers to connect. Customers can log onto AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones and more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots nationwide without it counting toward their monthly smartphone data usage.

AT&T's Wi-Fi network complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity at popular locations like retail stores, restaurants and coffee shops from coast-to-coast. For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi and how to connect, visit http://www.att.com/wifiaccess.

*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.

Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G 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 @ATTNews. 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.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Sarah Andreani of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1326,
sandreani@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

AV Leaders Form Cross Industry Alliance to Deliver the Power of AV over IP

ClearOne, and its subsidiary NetStreams, Inc., join StreamNet Partner Program

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 4 -- ClearOne (http://www.clearone.com/) (NASDAQ:CLRO) and its subsidiary NetStreams, Inc. today announced their founding memberships in the newly formed StreamNet® Partner Program. StreamNet Partners are market leaders in audio/video, security, HVAC, lighting, window covering, and much more.  Manufacturer partners enjoy the ability for their products to work seamlessly with other manufacturer partner products as part of a standard IP infrastructure whether their products have network connectivity or not.

Founding members include ClearOne, Naim, NetStreams, and Polk Audio.  The founding members are joined by a growing roster of member companies including Abletec, Aprilaire, Atlantic Technology, Audio Network, D-Tools, Da-Lite, Digital Projection, Global Cache, Key Digital, MagicBox, Mozaex, Revolabs, Sirius Satellite Radio, Stewart Filmscreen, and WeatherHawk.

StreamNet enabled devices look like any other IP network connected device. Users can look for their IP address, can browse for them and can even interrogate them like any network device to determine their status. StreamNet distributes uncompressed and compressed audio and video, synchronized across any number of multiple zones without any centralized control point, matrix switching, or specialized Ethernet hardware.  Additionally, StreamNet devices self-configure on the network and they can manage and assign their own IP addresses, advertise their capabilities to other devices on the network and discover the capabilities of any other device on the network. This enables easy provisioning and simple maintenance while providing incredible scalability and flexibility. Control in the StreamNet system is completely decentralized. Removal of any one device, source, display, speaker, or user interface does not impact the system - devices simply work to build logical connections between themselves.

Members who join the StreamNet Partner Program may do so at two levels. The first level is the StreamNet Ready Partner Program.  StreamNet IP drivers are developed and hosted on a StreamNet node to interface member manufacturers' products that communicate using UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Serial, or IR protocols.   The second level is the StreamNet Connected Partner Program. This program provides an opportunity for partners to directly integrate StreamNet technology into their devices without the need for an external StreamNet host.

"Many enterprises are ready to deploy AV over IP solutions but consistency of high quality audio and video to endpoints as well as interoperability concerns have slowed implementation," explains Michael Braithwaite, Senior Vice President of Technology for ClearOne. "StreamNet Partner Program products will help reduce implementation risk and complexity and, as a result, grow the worldwide market."

Member companies that have their products certified to interface with the StreamNet ecosystem will carry the StreamNet Ready or StreamNet Connected logo. As a result, customers are assured of easy operation and integration of audio, video and control from multiple manufacturers on common StreamNet enabled networks.

"Manufacturer members can rapidly accelerate their time to market to introduce AV over IP products," explains Chris Wildfoerster, Vice President of Business Development for ClearOne "The program vision is to enable the highest AV quality and guaranteed interoperability of hardware and software to enable manufacturers the means of generating incremental business opportunities for all stakeholders in the ecosystem."

For more information about the StreamNet Partner Program, please email info@streamnetpartners.com, visit http://www.streamnetpartners.com or call 800-945-1973.

About StreamNet Partners

StreamNet Connected and Ready Partners are comprised of leading cross-industry companies who have formed to promote and standardize the StreamNet technology for AV over IP.  These partner members enable StreamNet deployments with simple integration and provide best-of-breed applications.  Founding members ClearOne, Naim, NetStreams, and Polk Audio are joined by StreamNet Connected and Ready Partners, Abletec, Aprilaire, Atlantic Technology, Audio Network, D-Tools, Da-Lite, Digital Projection, Global Cache, Key Digital, MagicBox, Mozaex, Revolabs, Sirius Satellite Radio, Stewart Filmscreen, and WeatherHawk.

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  Company Contact:
  Mary Evans
  Director, Marketing Communications
  801-303-3582
  mary.evans@clearone.com

Source: ClearOne
   

CONTACT:  Mary Evans, Director, Marketing Communications of ClearOne,
+1-801-303-3582, mary.evans@clearone.com

Web Site:  http://www.clearone.com/

Fattah Takes Hold of Technology with iPhone App

Congressman becomes first Democrat to offer this service to constituents.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) announced today the launch of his new iPhone app. Fattah is the first Democrat in the House to offer this technology, which provides him another avenue to inform and engage his constituents through a dominant online content distributor. His app provides a new platform to relay his message and receive feedback from his constituents.

There are more than 650,000 residents in the Second District. The app was designed to literally put constituents just a touch away from Congressman Fattah on his latest legislative initiatives and other matters.

"Apps can be a revolution in closing the digital divide between public officials and constituents," Fattah said.

For example, the Congressman has authored and guided to passage four major programs in the current Congress, most recently and notably the Emergency Homeowners Relief Fund enacted as part of the Wall Street Reform Act and modeled after a Pennsylvania mortgage aid program that he created. The Fattah list in the 111th Congress includes the American Opportunity Tax Credit for college tuition and expenses, Energy Efficiency and Community Block Grants (both AOTC and EECBG are funded by the Recovery Act) and reauthorization of GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). All of these multi-billion-dollar initiatives have broad national reach with significant local impact in Philadelphia and the Second District.

"It is one thing to deliver on these accomplishments; yet another to be sure the constituents of the Second Congressional District are aware of my work on their behalf specifically and for the nation in general," said Fattah. "I'm excited about this app and its unlimited possibilities to communicate directly with my constituents because timely and effective communication is critically important."

Fattah's iPhone app was designed by the Sympatico App Development Company. A new media and technology company, Sympatico offers simple, powerful and secure products specifically utilizing mobile browser technology. Visit http://www.sympaticoapps.com to view Congressman Fattah's new app.

Source: Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah
   

CONTACT:  Debra Anderson, Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah,
+1-202-225-5402, +1-202-225-5236

Scene It?® Comedy Movies Apps Now Available on App Store

Fast-paced Interactive Trivia Game Makes Debut for iPad, iPhone and iTouch

SEATTLE, Aug. 4 -- Screenlife® Games, creators of Scene It?®, the number-one entertainment trivia game worldwide, today announced the launch of Scene It? Comedy Movies Apps on the App Store. The Scene It? Comedy Movies App is immediately available for the iPhone and iPod Touch and for the first time in a special enhanced Scene It? Comedy Movies HD edition on the iPad.  Featuring new and enhanced puzzles and mini-games, as well as HD video, the Scene It? Comedy Movies App delivers laugh-out-loud clips and questions from Hollywood's most hilarious hits and delivers the ultimate mobile casual game.

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"We're extremely pleased to be making these Apps available, and to be bringing Scene It? to the iPad, which is the ideal platform for us to translate the rich social gameplay of Scene It? into a cutting edge interactive experience," said Steve Banfield, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at Screenlife.  "With the Scene It? Comedy Movies HD App for iPad, players can immerse themselves in HD video and Hi-Res licensed movie content like never before."

The Scene It? Comedy Movies App includes the latest fun features to optimize gameplay and re-play and offers multiple game modes that allow for a customized player experience. Game features include:

  --  20 distinct games providing hours of challenging trivia entertainment.
  --  16 different puzzle types that utilize audio, video, images and touch
      to engage each player.
  --  An engaging, fast-paced single-player mode, an in-room multiplayer
      mode which utilizes Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect multiple devices, as
      well as a single device "Movie Pass" mode for the ability to play
      against friends.
  --  Post scores to Facebook, and challenge friends to find out who is the
      biggest trivia buff.
  --  Convert scores into the Scene It? Facebook game "Glitz" points which
      allow the player to show their network who is the biggest
      entertainment trivia expert and buy interesting virtual items.
  --  100 full-screen video clips.

The Scene It? Comedy Movies HD App for iPad includes all of the above features, with the addition of:

  --  HD quality video clips, eye-popping graphics and upscaled user
      interface.
  --  Dynamic motion backgrounds and animations.
  --  Enhanced puzzle types that take full advantage of the larger iPad
      screen, including "Table Play" mode, which allows up to four friends
      to compete on a single iPad simultaneously.

The Scene It? Comedy Movies App is available for $2.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod Touch or at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scene-it-comedy-movies/id380385678?mt=8

The Scene It? Comedy Movies HD App is available for $4.99 from the App Store on iPad or at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scene-it-comedy-movies-hd/id382153415?mt=8

For more information on Scene It? Comedy Movies for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Scene It? Comedy Movies the DVD Game or for all other Scene It? games, please visit http://www.screenlifegames.com or call (866) DVD-GAME.

About Screenlife Games

Screenlife, a leader in entertainment trivia games, is transforming the way the world has fun through its pop culture-based games, including Scene It?, the number-one selling DVD trivia game worldwide.  Located in Seattle, WA, Screenlife's socially interactive and immersive games are now on multiple platforms including DVD, video game consoles, online and mobile phones.

Since its 2002 launch, Scene It? has grown into an international, award-winning brand with trivia game editions that include Twilight, The Simpsons, Star Trek, Seinfeld, Movie, TV, Sports, Music, Friends, Harry Potter and Disney.  Scene It? DVD games have been translated into twelve languages across 29 countries.

A leader in entertainment licensing, Screenlife has struck hundreds of deals with major Hollywood studios, sports leagues and recording labels, as well as top actors, athletes and musicians. Other companies, including Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Real Networks, Konami, Namco and Comcast, work with Screenlife to deliver custom Scene It? games across multiple platforms including the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, mobile phones, and video on demand. Screenlife is a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures Corporation.

©2010 Screenlife, LLC.  All rights reserved.  Scene It? and Screenlife are registered trademarks of Screenlife, LLC.

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Source: Screenlife
   

CONTACT:  To request game samples, images or additional information:
Anita Lavine, Screenlife, +1-206-812-0861, +1-206-898-5228 (mobile),
Anita.Lavine@screenlifegames.com

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

Canadian online payment provider AlertPay in growth mode to meet increasing global demand, half a million new sign-ups in last four months

- Revamped Website with new services - Enhanced security protocol with VeriSign Extended Validation(TM) - Previously announced New Parking strategic partnership

MONTREAL, Aug. 4 -- Montreal-based AlertPay, which offers individuals and businesses around the world with a full range of online payment solutions, officially launched its revamped Website (https://www.alertpay.com/) to support increased demand for their services. In the last four months only, the Company handled more than 500,000 new sign-ups and had close to 9,000 new Websites that now use AlertPay services. The enhanced portal, available in English and in French, most notably features the following new functionalities:

  - Visa/MasterCard credit card/debit card withdrawal. AlertPay customers
    can now withdraw money from their AlertPay account directly to their
    Visa/MasterCard credit/debit card. For example, a vendor may decide to
    transfer revenues, generated through their Website, directly into their
    credit card/debit card account. The feature is available in 9
    currencies (USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, SEK, DKK, NOK, CHF, HKD) in all 197
    countries where AlertPay is available.

  - Redesigned checkout process. AlertPay's checkout process has been
    optimized to ensure a faster and smoother buying experience. More
    intuitive, the system will readily identify which account to debit
    within each customer's personal AlertPay profile depending on where the
    funds are located (e.g. bank account, AlertPay account or credit card).

  - Email invoicing. A new and free service that enables vendors to create
    an invoice template and "bill" their customers, directly from within
    their AlertPay account and without having to use any additional
    software. Customers, whether or not they have an AlertPay account,
    receive an email notification from the vendor advising them of their
    outstanding bill including all other relevant details (based on the
    chosen template, e.g. number of articles purchased, colour, price per
    item, etc.). Customers can then pay the vendor either using their
    AlertPay balance or directly by credit card.

  Tools for the Developers' Community

In addition, a series of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are made public to third-party developers. This initiative allows AlertPay partners to use the Company's platform with new and innovative payment solutions that are tailored to their particular needs (ex. managing subscriptions, getting account balances, refunding transactions, sending money and conducting mass payments).

"We are proud to support the needs of the growing number of people around the world who use AlertPay's online payment solutions for an easy, safe, convenient and cost-effective way to pay their bills, send money to a loved one or even run their business," said AlertPay's President and CEO, Firoz Patel.

"When my brother Ferhan and I founded AlertPay in 2004 we started off with just six employees. Six years later, AlertPay now has 75 employees and 4.5 million members in 197 countries! And we both have the passion to keep this company moving forward. With the recent strategic partnership signed with New Parking, a Calgary-based company that uses wireless technologies to automate parking industry operations, AlertPay's future looks bright."

As for Ferhan Patel, AlertPay's COO, the new Website launch was of utmost importance. "Security is a top concern for our customers, as it is for us. When it comes to user data we are PCI-compliant (Payment Card Industry) and use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption; our customers' personal information is protected against interception. In addition to being certified by McAfee SECURE(TM) (against hackers), our new Website is now enabled with world-trusted VeriSign Extended Validation(TM), an additional security measure that goes beyond what is required by the regulatory authorities of the online payment industry. Last but not least, we are proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau."

Leading tech expert Marc Saltzman on AlertPay

Leading consumer technology columnist, and AlertPay customer, Marc Saltzman (USA Today, Toronto Star, CanWest, CNN.com) is impressed with the Company's service: "I've spoken or written on several occasions on how online shopping is becoming so mainstream that we sometimes take for granted the need to adopt basic safety tips, like keeping your computer software up to date and never responding to unsolicited requests to update your account info. Another tip is to make sure that payment Websites use encryption. I'm happy to report that AlertPay responds to that criterion.

"I like using AlertPay because it's a fast and secure way to make online payments to friends and colleagues. I have also been referring AlertPay to them mainly because the site is very easy to use - even for those who are not tech-savvy.

"It's great to see a Canadian company do so well - and on a global scale. My geek side is excited to see what AlertPay has in store for mobile payment options."

AlertPay gives back to the community

Firoz Patel added: "We are of course proud of our accomplishments to date, but there is one special project that we are working on right now - a discount initiative for not-for-profit organizations that use AlertPay to process their donations. As a successful and growing company, AlertPay strongly believes that it is also important to think about ways on how to give back to the community in a meaningful way."

About AlertPay

AlertPay is a Montreal-based online payment platform that specializes in making and accepting secure e-wallet and credit card payments. The Company has 4.5 million members and offers its services in 197 countries and in 23 different currencies. More than 15,000 merchants use AlertPay as a one-stop-shop solution to accepting payments. The Company also offers foreign exchange services, localized banking, fraud prevention, email invoicing, mass and single remittances and business management tools. AlertPay complies with the strict rules that regulate the online payment industry, such those of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), making its services reliable and secure.

About Marc Saltzman

Marc Saltzman is one of North America's most recognized journalists in the fields of consumer technology, interactive entertainment and online trends. Marc currently contributes to nearly 50 high-profile publications, including a syndicated column through Gannett, USA Today, CNN.com, Costco Connection, Yahoo!, MSN, Playboy, Toronto Star, CanWest newspapers and Movie Entertainment. Marc, who has authored 14 books, also hosts CNN's Tech Time, CTV News Channel's Tech Talk and Gear Guide, a video segment that airs before the film begins at Cineplex movie theatres in Canada. In 2008, Marc's technology blog, Sync (http://www.sync-blog.com), was rated Best Technology Blog in Canada by an independent panel of experts.

  Check out this short video for an overview of AlertPay:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?vèt0kfxp2jY&feature=player_embedded.

  For additional fact sheets, please visit:
  ftp://alertpaypubcw-ro2@ftp.cohnwolfe.ca/pubcw/alertpay
  Username: AlertPay
  Password: pubcw-ro2

Source: AlertPay
   

CONTACT:  or for interview requests: Brigitte Viel, Cohn & Wolfe, (514)
845-2257 ext. 4243, brigitte.viel@cohnwolfe.ca

Leviton Introduces New Hands-Free, Energy Efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder

Occupancy Sensor Turns Lights ON/OFF Automatically While Maintaining Safety, Quality and Ease of Installation Offered by Other Models

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 4 -- Leviton Manufacturing has expanded its line of compact, energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholders for closets and closed spaces with the introduction of its Occupancy Sensor Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder. The lampholder features an occupancy sensor that automatically turns lights ON/OFF in response to movement in the room.

With no wall switch required, a green LED indicator light blinks when motion is detected. Positioned for maximum coverage, four knockout holes on the box, with a self contained sensor, provide a 284-degree field of view.

Uniting efficiency with safety, the device automatically turns OFF after three minutes of inactivity and features a unique bulb design, which prohibits homeowners from using bulbs that are not energy efficient. Designed to reduce the risk of fire in closets and closed spaces, the Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder can also be used in open, indoor spaces.

The one-of-a-kind lampholder, which is backed by a limited two-year warranty, is ideal for use in closets, workrooms, basements, storage areas, utility rooms and attics. The hands-free design is qualified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program and not only meets, but exceeds NFPA 70, NEC Section 410.16 requirements. With an average lamp life of 10,000 hours, the fluorescent ceiling lampholder also meets the Canadian Electric Code Requirements for use in closets with a lamp guard.

"Leviton's priority to provide economical, high quality solutions has led to the development of the energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder," says Maureen Munnelly, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Leviton. "The Lampholder is a smart choice for both contractors and homeowners searching for value without sacrificing product quality."

Pigtail leads and knockout holes for multiple box configurations guarantee easy installation. Backed by a Limited Two-Year Warranty, included with the Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder is a 13W lamp and lamp guard. Additional bulbs are available for purchase through Leviton.

The new energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder is part of Leviton's commitment to comply with agency standards and to provide customers with the broadest range of code-compliant devices for every application need. Occupancy Sensor Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholders will be available through Leviton's network of electrical distribution locations beginning in August.

About Leviton Manufacturing Company

Leviton Manufacturing Company (http://www.leviton.com/) is a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Leviton has grown to become one of the pre-eminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of over 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them, and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton is the smart choice for professionals seeking products and solutions that add value, efficiency and energy savings to our world.

Source: Leviton Manufacturing Company
   

CONTACT:  Jay Sherman, Director of Marketing, Leviton Residential
Business Unit, +1-631-812-6092, JSherman@leviton.com

Leviton Introduces New Hands-Free, Energy Efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder

Occupancy Sensor Turns Lights ON/OFF Automatically While Maintaining Safety, Quality and Ease of Installation Offered by Other Models

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 4 -- Leviton Manufacturing has expanded its line of compact, energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholders for closets and closed spaces with the introduction of its Occupancy Sensor Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder. The lampholder features an occupancy sensor that automatically turns lights ON/OFF in response to movement in the room.

With no wall switch required, a green LED indicator light blinks when motion is detected. Positioned for maximum coverage, four knockout holes on the box, with a self contained sensor, provide a 284-degree field of view.

Uniting efficiency with safety, the device automatically turns OFF after three minutes of inactivity and features a unique bulb design, which prohibits homeowners from using bulbs that are not energy efficient. Designed to reduce the risk of fire in closets and closed spaces, the Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder can also be used in open, indoor spaces.

The one-of-a-kind lampholder, which is backed by a limited two-year warranty, is ideal for use in closets, workrooms, basements, storage areas, utility rooms and attics. The hands-free design is qualified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program and not only meets, but exceeds NFPA 70, NEC Section 410.16 requirements. With an average lamp life of 10,000 hours, the fluorescent ceiling lampholder also meets the Canadian Electric Code Requirements for use in closets with a lamp guard.

"Leviton's priority to provide economical, high quality solutions has led to the development of the energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder," says Maureen Munnelly, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Leviton. "The Lampholder is a smart choice for both contractors and homeowners searching for value without sacrificing product quality."

Pigtail leads and knockout holes for multiple box configurations guarantee easy installation. Backed by a Limited Two-Year Warranty, included with the Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder is a 13W lamp and lamp guard. Additional bulbs are available for purchase through Leviton.

The new energy efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder is part of Leviton's commitment to comply with agency standards and to provide customers with the broadest range of code-compliant devices for every application need. Occupancy Sensor Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholders will be available through Leviton's network of electrical distribution locations beginning in August.

About Leviton Manufacturing Company

Leviton Manufacturing Company (http://www.leviton.com/) is a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Leviton has grown to become one of the pre-eminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of over 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them, and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton is the smart choice for professionals seeking products and solutions that add value, efficiency and energy savings to our world.

Source: Leviton Manufacturing Company
   

CONTACT:  Jay Sherman, Director of Marketing, Leviton Residential
Business Unit, +1-631-812-6092, JSherman@leviton.com

Sephora Launches Ultimate 'Beauty to Go' Mobile Shopping Experience

With Wide Range of Unique Functionality, Exceptional Mobile Site Redefines Shopping at Sephora and Makes it Even Better to be a Beauty Insider Coming Soon: Beauty-To-Go...the Sephora iPhone App!

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4 -- A pioneer in mobile shopping, Sephora North America today announced the new SephoraMobile shopping experience - the ultimate "Beauty to Go" shopping tool. With a full "tool kit" of features that far surpasses anything else available in the beauty sector today, SephoraMobile offers the most inspiring, easy and innovative shopping experience for beauty lovers by redefining the experience of shopping in Sephora stores and on-the-go. In addition, the new mobile site includes special features designed to take the Sephora Beauty Insider experience to a new level of personalization and fun.  Just visit http://www.sephora.com from your smartphone.

"We recognized early on that our clients are increasingly accessing our site from their smartphones, and set out to provide them with a seamless experience no matter how they shop with us," said Julie Bornstein, Senior Vice President of Sephora Direct. "Leveraging technology never before used in the beauty sector, the new SephoraMobile gives our clients one central point of connection with Sephora, offering not only extensive information about all of our products but also providing personalized recommendations and access to their own beauty purchasing history to make shopping at Sephora more exciting and convenient than ever before."

SephoraMobile Tool Kit -- See any Sephora product, anytime, anywhere...and more:

Sephora.com has long been the leading beauty site on the web and SephoraMobile is now a fully functional extension to what is offered online. The new mobile site gives Sephora clients the ultimate shopping tool kit, with exceptional new features and extra perks for the large and growing base of Beauty Insiders, Sephora's highly popular loyalty program.

  --  Quick and Easy Purchasing: Charge it! From your phone! And if you're a
      Sephora Beauty Insider, your account information will be there.
      Hassle-free shopping at its best.
  --  Ratings and Reviews:  In a Sephora store and want to confirm that what
      you're about to buy is as fabulous as you think? Access more than 1
      Million Ratings and Reviews from other beauty lovers like you! Five
      stars for that!
  --  Past Purchase History: You can't escape your past, and who'd want to?
      With more than 13,000 products to choose from, never again forget the
      shade you loved or that cool product you sampled in days of Sephora
      shopping past... to make future shopping easier than ever.
  --  Your Shopping List: Through SephoraMobile, clients can create their
      own shopping list before coming to a store, to make their shopping
      experience more convenient.  Know before you go!
  --  New Products as they Hit the Shelves:  Come here often? If you do, we
      will show you what is new for you! That smartphone of yours is smarter
      than it looks!
  --  Beauty Insider Rewards & Personal Recommendations:  Want the inside
      scoop?  Sephora Beauty Insiders get up-to-the-minute info on their
      reward status and great products chosen just for them by Sephora's
      experts, based on their personal beauty profile. Smile, ladies.
  --  Facebook Like, Right from Your Phone: Facebook is not just for your
      pretty face! Post a question on Sephora's Facebook page for Sephora's
      experts and your fellow aficionados to answer and use Facebook Like to
      show what you think is great and cool...a feature rarely available on
      mobile.
  --  GPS Me to the Closest Store: Your GPS gets put to work, by showing you
      the closest Sephora store, wherever you are.
  --  Sephora Store Events: Sephora knows how to throw a great party. And
      you're invited. Learn about Sephora events, just by looking at your
      smartphone. It'll tell you how to get there too.

These are just examples of the many features that are accessible on SephoraMobile: create or access a gift registry, easy search, shop-by-brand, give feedback ... You know where to look: http://www.sephora.com, on your smartphone.

Beauty-to-Go: The App from Sephora!

While SephoraMobile is accessible from all smartphones, all of the unique functions of SephoraMobile will also be available on the soon-to-be-launched Sephora Beauty-to-Go application for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad, which will also have additional ways to make shopping at Sephora even more beauty-full.  New features will include the ability to scan a product (using all types of technology, including QR codes), watch video content and more.

About Sephora: Launched in the U.S. in 1998, Sephora North America today operates more than 270 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and the world's top beauty website, Sephora.com.  Sephora is well known for its unique retail concept, which is rooted in its distinctive store design, the beauty expertise of its sales consultants and, most importantly, its unparalleled combination of over 200 classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, bath & body, smilecare, and haircare, as well as Sephora's own private label. In addition to its North American business and its initiative with JCPenney, which includes more than 190 Sephora inside JCPenney locations, Sephora today has more than 800 stores within 14 countries in Europe and 30 locations in China. Sephora was founded in France in 1969 and acquired in 1997 by Paris-based LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group.

  NOTE TO EDITORS: Screen shots are available upon request.

  CONTACTS:
  Jessica Stacey / Sephora PR
  +1.212.931.1308 / jessica.stacey@sephora.com
  Paige Gruman & Molly Morse / Kekst and Company
  +1.212.521.4800 / paige-gruman@kekst.com and molly-morse@kekst.com
  Lindsay Tansky / BOLD Public Relations
  +1.646.214.5727 ext. 106 / lindsay@boldpublicrelations.com

Source: Sephora
   

CONTACT:  Jessica Stacey, Sephora PR, +1-212-931-1308,
jessica.stacey@sephora.com; or Paige Gruman, paige-gruman@kekst.com, or Molly
Morse, molly-morse@kekst.com, both of Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4800; or
Lindsay Tansky, BOLD Public Relations, +1-646-214-5727, Ext. 106,
lindsay@boldpublicrelations.com

Web Site:  http://www.sephora.com/

KCSA Strategic Communications Delivers Website to Support Millennium Promise in its Effort to End Extreme Poverty

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Millennium Promise, the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty, charged KCSA with building a website that "speaks to the entire world through accessible technology." Millennium Promise was co-founded by internationally renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs.

Over the course of an accelerated three-month engagement, KCSA successfully designed, developed and delivered a website (http://www.millenniumpromise.org) that firmly positions Millennium Promise as the pre-eminent thought leader in the world's effort to achieve the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

"To address and overcome today's toughest challenges, people require easy access to timely, relevant information on everything from progress in the field to policy initiatives. And, of course, we all need to know that these challenges can be and are being met," said Bill Rigler, Millennium Promise's Director of Communications.

KCSA's charge was to create a flexible web environment that could engage, educate and mobilize a wide array of site users - from regular people to policy wonks and large donors - located all over the world.

KCSA's web strategy incorporated a modular HTML foundation with a blend of "lightweight" technologies including MySQL, Javascript, and PHP.  With a streamlined user experience and blend of cross-cultural photography, iconography and data visualization, KCSA ensured that all potential users, with all types of bandwidth access regardless of location, could easily learn about and become involved with Millennium Promise.

"KCSA's team consistently met every deliverable with precision, timeliness, and attention to detail, and provided a top-notch team to service our account," said Rigler.  "KCSA's team served as true thought partners for us in developing a website platform that will serve Millennium Promise for years to come."

About KCSA Strategic Communications

Now in its 41st year, KCSA Strategic Communications (http://www.kcsa.com) is the only corporate communications firm in the nation that integrates investor relations, public relations and marketing services. The firm's customized programs and strategic counsel create communications solutions for public and private companies allowing them to effectively reach their desired audiences and achieve their business marketing goals.

  CONTACT:      Danielle DeVoren
                KCSA Strategic Communications
                212-896-1272
                ddevoren@kcsa.com

Source: KCSA Strategic Communications
   

CONTACT:  Danielle DeVoren, KCSA Strategic Communications,
+1-212-896-1272, ddevoren@kcsa.com

Web Site:  http://www.kcsa.com/

KPMG's Financial Reporting Network Offers Decision Makers Single Source for Information, Insight

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, has launched the Financial Reporting Network (FRN), a single source of online information and insight for corporate decision makers on trends and developments related to the critical issue of financial reporting.

The FRN is designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on financial reporting and developments coming from accounting standards setters and other sources.  It also offers valuable insights from KPMG partners on matters related to financial reporting.  (The website can be accessed at: http://www.kpmginstitutes.com/financial-reporting-network).

An important addition to the KPMG Institutes Network initiative, the Financial Reporting Network's timely information - organized by topic and industry - will help executives stay informed about critical issues affecting their business and current on today's complex and evolving accounting and financial reporting environment.

  Content on the FRN website includes:

  --  KPMG's analysis and insight on new standards and other financial
      reporting issues
  --  Financial reporting information organized by topic
  --  Developments and changes in U.S. GAAP and IFRS guidance
  --  Web casts, publications, and insights on standard setting activities

  About the KPMG Institutes Network

The KPMG Institutes Network (http://www.kpmginstitutes.com) initiative provides easy, on-line access to KPMG's thought leadership, insights from peers, and information on today's key business trends and topics.  KPMG Institutes, such as the Audit Committee Institute, the 404 Institute, the IFRS Institute, the Financial Reporting Network, and the Global Energy Institute, are key sources of information and important forums for KPMG client and non-client executives.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (http://www.us.kpmg.com/), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

  Contact:   George Ledwith / Bob Wade
             KPMG LLP
             201-307-8498 / 7482

Source: KPMG LLP
   

CONTACT:  George Ledwith, +1-201-307-8498, or Bob Wade, +1-201-307-7482,
both of KPMG LLP

Web Site:  http://www.us.kpmg.com/
http://www.kpmginstitutes.com/
http://www.kpmginstitutes.com/financial-reporting-network

Shoppers Can Access the Products They Want Faster with Milo.com's New In-Stock Alerts

New Feature Notifies Consumers When the Item They've Been Waiting for Is Available at a Local Store

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Milo.com (http://milo.com/), the website that enables shoppers to research products online and buy local, today announced a new opt-in feature that automatically alerts shoppers when an item they've been looking for becomes available at a local store. The new in-stock alerts, which are currently available in email form, immediately notify users when a product that was previously out-of-stock hits shelves and reduce the time and effort it takes a shopper to get that must-have item.

"We are constantly working to integrate features that give shoppers what they want, and in-stock alerts were one of the most frequently requested add-ons by our users," said Jack Abraham, founder and CEO of Milo.com. "The beauty of these alerts is that they allow our users to sit back and relax while we do the work - continuously checking real-time store inventory. Once the desired item is back on store shelves, we send an email with its price and location. Shoppers can then go to purchase the product locally without the hassle of having to search for it themselves. This is yet another important step in solidifying Milo.com as the go-to resource for people who want to research products online and buy local."

In addition to the newly added in-stock alerts, users can take advantage of Milo.com's price alerts, which notify shoppers by email when the price of a product drops below a specified dollar amount. With the ability to search real-time prices of over 3 million products at national and regional stores throughout the country, this feature helps price-conscious shoppers get a great deal in their own community. Additionally, shoppers can access over 100,000 local sale prices each day, which makes finding a local bargain even easier.

"Essentially, we offer shoppers the depth of information they love when shopping online, plus all of the convenience, immediacy and tangible benefits of buying at a local store," continued Abraham. "The email alerts help continue to streamline the web to store experience. Since saving money remains top priority for many people, our price alerts are designed to make local bargain hunting efficient and effortless. Other shoppers are more driven to get their hands on the latest hot product so, for them, we've created the in-stock alerts, which are particularly useful when you want a product like the iPad, but can't seem to find it in-stores."

Milo.com leads the local product search space in both number of retailers and products, and covers categories ranging from home and garden to apparel and electronics. In addition to real-time availability and price alerts, Milo.com offers users the ability to filter search results by what is most important to them - whether it be price, local availability, popularity, or distance from the home location. All of the details needed to buy a product locally, along with a comprehensive Amazon-like research experience, make shopping simpler and more enjoyable for Milo.com users - and eliminate the need to pay for shipping.

To sign up for in-stock alerts and see how Milo.com can help you find products that are available at a store near you, please visit http://milo.com/.

About Milo.com

Milo.com enables shoppers to research products online and buy local. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 3 million products at 50,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the detailed product information and user reviews available online with the immediate and tangible benefits of shopping in local stores, Milo.com provides users the best of both worlds and makes it easy to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near you. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Milo.com boasts leadership from comScore and Google, and is backed by True Ventures and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from Mint.com, PayPal, Yelp, YouTube, and others. For more information, please visit http://milo.com/.

  Media Contact:
  Martha Shaughnessy
  Atomic PR for Milo.com
  martha@atomicpr.com
  415.593.1400

Source: Milo.com
   

CONTACT:  Martha Shaughnessy of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400,
martha@atomicpr.com, for Milo.com

Web Site:  http://milo.com/

James Allen Unveils Ground-Breaking New Site

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- After more than a year of research and development, JamesAllen.com recently launched a revolutionary new site that makes shopping for diamond engagement rings online more practical and easier than it's ever been. From rich aesthetic enhancements to huge user interface improvements, the changes are sweeping, and will define a new era of online retail.

Purchasing diamond jewelry online is a big commitment and James Allen understands the inherent apprehension of doing so: when it comes to fine jewelry, how can a person be confident buying online if they can't tangibly grasp the product they desire? This problem required an elegant answer, so the very best 3D innovators and developers were asked to come up with a solution. What they came up with was more than a solution ... it was an e-commerce revelation.

James Allen's 3HD Player(TM) sits at the cutting edge of 3D technology and lets you experience engagement rings, diamond pendants and diamond studs on the site in a remarkably clear, definitive way. Along with real diamond photos, certification from the leading gemological institutes, and a new and improved Virtual Loupe(TM) that lets you see each diamond magnified the way a jeweler does, purchasing high-quality jewelry online will no longer be an alternative - it will be the standard.

James Allen has taken thorough care to enhance the user's overall online experience. Remarkable aesthetic improvements and intuitive user interface changes make navigating the new James Allen site simply a pleasure. Enhanced search features, clearer displays, smarter navigation and more helpful resources are just the beginning.

James Allen has expanded its inventory to include hundreds of new styles to browse. From glamorous wedding rings to one-of-a-kind engagement rings to quality certified diamonds, you'll be amazed by the rich variety, elegant design and pristine beauty of their dazzling new jewelry.

With thousands of photographed GIA and AGS certified diamonds to choose from, James Allen has placed complete control into the hands of the consumer. Their new Facebook application is an entertaining and interactive way to engage your friends and get useful opinions. The application is practical, fun and a great way to find the perfect engagement ring.

"This year we're really going for the gold. Our new technology is the best there is, and our interface is the most exciting. JamesAllen.com is the premier online diamond retailer because we offer what no one else does," says James Schultz, Founder and President of JamesAllen.com. "Loose diamonds, wedding rings, high quality engagement rings, design your own - whatever you're looking for, James Allen offers the best for less. We're offering free engraving with every purchase to celebrate another great year of exceptional service and commitment."

  For details, please see http://www.jamesallen.com/ .

  *(IMAGE 72dpi: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/10NY-0803_jmallen_72dpi.jpg)

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/

Source: JamesAllen.com
   

CONTACT:  David Berkovits, 1-877-826-9866, marketing@JamesAllen.com, for
JamesAllen.com

Web Site:  http://www.jamesallen.com/

NI Extends LabVIEW FPGA and C Series I/O with New High-Channel-Count Expansion Chassis

Three New Reconfigurable I/O (RIO) Chassis Deliver C Series to High-Speed Cabled and Wireless Buses

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2010 -- NIWeek -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the NI 9157 and NI 9159 MXI-Express RIO chassis and NI 9148 Ethernet RIO chassis, which in addition to the existing NI 9144 EtherCAT chassis, extend the company's offering of high-channel-count expansion chassis on a variety of buses. Built on NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology, these chassis deliver the benefits of field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based hardware and C Series I/O to applications requiring hundreds, or even thousands, of channels. Each expansion chassis contains a Xilinx FPGA that is programmable with the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module, giving engineers the flexibility of high-speed and customizable I/O timing, inline processing and control.

The new MXI-Express RIO 14-slot expansion chassis with onboard Virtex-5 FPGAs offer a high-end solution for large applications that require high channel counts, mixed I/O for a variety of measurements and custom signal processing and control algorithms. The MXI-Express link delivers high bandwidth for streaming data to and from multiple chassis from a single controller, offering hundreds of C Series module slots and thousands of channels of analog, digital and communication I/O including strain, acceleration, channel-to-channel isolated voltage input and simultaneous voltage. The new chassis are ideal for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, industrial machine monitoring and complex research applications.

"Using the MXI-Express RIO chassis, we can build highly customizable, high-channel-count conditioned measurement systems," said Albion Knight, vice president of Green Mountain Research Inc. "We now use LabVIEW FPGA to program the FPGA within the chassis and add custom signal processing, control and timing to solve a variety of high-channel-count control and acquisition applications."

The NI 9148 8-slot Ethernet expansion chassis adds flexible distributed I/O to RIO systems. With standard CAT 5 Ethernet cabling, it communicates with NI CompactRIO, real-time PXI controllers, the NI industrial controller or any networked Windows PC. The flexibility of the NI 9148 chassis makes it an ideal choice for seamlessly adding expansion I/O to an existing network. With an onboard FPGA and LabVIEW FPGA software, engineers can implement custom signal analysis, control and safety interlocks local to each chassis to create a truly modular system. Engineers also can use more than 50 third-party C Series I/O modules with these new chassis, including wireless modules based on 802.11, GPS, Edge, and other technologies. When combining the new NI 9148 Ethernet chassis with wireless modules from S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH., engineers can turn the NI 9148 chassis into wireless expansion systems for application with difficult or impossible cabling.

These expansion chassis are an extension of the NI RIO platform, which delivers a wide variety of solutions at different prices and performance levels for control, design and test applications. The common NI RIO architecture consists of a processor, customizable FPGA and modular I/O, which combine to create a flexible system that solves complex application problems. Engineers can use the LabVIEW graphical development environment to program the processor, FPGA and I/O of their RIO system to create an embedded system that rivals the performance and optimization of custom hardware.

Readers can learn more about RIO expansion chassis options by reading the "NI C Series Expansion I/O for RIO Systems" white paper on http://www.ni.com.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati. (NATI-G)

  Pricing and Contact Information
                                       11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
  MXI-Express RIO Chassis              Texas 78759-3504
  Priced* from $4,499; euro 4,149;     Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
   540,000 yen                         683-9300
  Ethernet RIO Chassis                E-mail: info@ni.com
  Priced* from $999; euro 929;
   120,000 yen
  Web: http://www.ni.com/mxiexpressrio
  *All prices are subject to change without notice.

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Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments

Web Site:  http://www.ni.com/

happenex.com - Location Based Social Site That Connects you With Places and People

AMSTERDAM, August 4, 2010--     happenex! just launched the location based social media website
happenex.com as well as its mobile app which allows users to post their
messages, photos and videos where it happened.

    "No more shouting in the desert," says Mihhail Tverskoi, Founder and
Managing Director of happenex! "With happenex.com it is like standing in the
city centre and saying your message, showing your pictures or videos to all
people who live there or are passing through."

    There are many interesting features on the site as well as on the mobile
app which you cannot find anywhere else. For example, you can follow entire
cities or see what is happening right now around you. You also can update
your friends about your location or what you are up to.

    Do not like to comment by typing a message? Comment on any post with a
photo, a video or an audio file. Just turn on your camera, take a picture or
record a video which you can use as a comment.

    Let's check happenex!

    For more information please visit http://www.happenex.com

    Try our mobile app: http://itunes.apple.com/app/happenex/id382815984?mt=8

Source: Happenex

Contact: Mihhail Tverskoi, mtverskoi@happenex.com, happenex!, Postbus 210, 2240 AE Wassenaar, Netherlands, Phone: +32-487-391-101, Fax: +31-705-115-690

National Instruments Introduces X Series Multifunction DAQ for USB

Eight New USB Devices Offer Enhanced Digital Functionality and Simultaneous Sampling Options

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2010 -- NIWeek -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced NI X Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) devices for USB. USB X Series devices integrate high-performance analog measurement and control channels, digital I/O and counter/timers onto a single plug-and-play device, which engineers and scientists can use for a wide variety of portable test, measurement and data-logging applications. USB X Series DAQ devices include up to 32 analog inputs, four analog outputs, 48 digital I/O lines and four counters. The eight new devices range from 500 kS/s multiplexed AI to 2 MS/s/channel simultaneous sampling AI.

NI LabVIEW graphical programming makes it easy for engineers and scientists to develop completely custom test and measurement applications for USB X Series using intuitive graphical icons and wires that resemble a flowchart. LabVIEW 2010 simplifies data logging and analysis with a new technical data management streaming option within the NI DAQ Assistant and the ability to export data from a waveform graph to Microsoft Excel or NI DIAdem for post processing. USB X Series devices use the same multithreaded NI-DAQmx driver software as other National Instruments DAQ devices, making it easy to port LabVIEW or text-based code from previous applications for use with X Series.

USB X Series devices include two key technologies that make them as powerful as they are easy to use: NI-STC3 technology for advanced timing and triggering and NI Signal Streaming for high-speed, bi-directional data streaming.

At the core of all USB, PCI Express and PXI Express X Series devices is NI-STC3 timing and synchronization technology, which coordinates the timing and triggering of the analog, digital and counter subsystems. NI-STC3 technology provides X Series devices with independent timing engines for the onboard analog and digital I/O subsystems, making it possible for analog and digital I/O to execute independently at different rates or together with synchronization. X Series devices include four enhanced 32-bit counters for frequency, pulse-width modulation (PWM) and encoder operations, as well as a new 100 MHz timebase that can generate analog and digital sampling rates with five times better resolution than previous devices.

USB X Series devices include NI Signal Streaming, a patented technology that uses message-based transfers and device-side intelligence to deliver high-speed, bidirectional data transfer over USB, making it possible to perform analog, digital and counter operations concurrently. With this technology, simultaneous sampling now is available on two new devices, which can sample at 1.25 MS/s and 2 MS/s on each of their eight analog inputs. These devices are available with 32 or 64 MS onboard memory to guarantee finite acquisitions even with heavy USB traffic. The high sampling rates on all channels make these devices well suited for portable ultrasonic test and transient recording applications.

Each USB X Series device features a redesigned, extruded aluminum enclosure. The new enclosure offers an easy-access lid to keep signal wiring secure and shielded, and device-specific pinout labels on the lid make it possible to quickly determine the corresponding screw terminals for a given channel. The enclosure also includes a lockable USB port to prevent accidental removal during operation.

To see specifications, pricing and demonstration videos for the new USB X Series, readers can visit http://www.ni.com/xseries/usb.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati. (NATI-G)

  Pricing and Contact Information
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  NI X Series for USB                78759-3504
  Priced* from $1,149; euro 1,149 ;  Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
   138,000 yen                       683-9300
  Web: http://www.ni.com/xseries/usb       E-mail: info@ni.com
  *All prices are subject to change
   without notice.

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Web Site:  http://www.ni.com/

Runzheimer International Reduces Corporate Mileage Expenses With Highly Accurate, GPS-based Mileage Tracking

Simplifies Reporting for Business Drivers with First Complete Solution To Automate the Tracking to Reimbursement Process

WATERFORD, Wis., Aug. 4 -- Runzheimer International, the industry leader in employee mobility programs, today announced the availability of the first and only end-to-end wireless platform available that records mileage data using GPS technology, and processes it through for reimbursement approval.

The Runzheimer Mileage Capture Wireless Service uses GPS technology to more precisely track business mileage, enabling companies to reduce overall mileage expenses. Customer usage of this application on a similar plug-in device has proven to reduce mileage expenses by an average of 10 to 15 percent annually.  It was built specifically for corporate use, meets IRS audit requirements and offers the flexibility of being device and carrier agnostic.

The software also simplifies reporting for corporate business drivers by automatically uploading the trips into Runzheimer International's systems for processing.  Drivers now have the ability to edit trips and define parameters for business vs. personal use prior to submission for reimbursement approval.

"By offering GPS-based mileage tracking software on a mobile platform, we offer greater accuracy that brings cost reduction opportunities and the convenience of end-to-end wireless tracking to reporting," said Greg Harper, president of Runzheimer International.  "Mobile technology presents tremendous opportunities for corporations to streamline processes and increase employee productivity."

  Mileage Capture Wireless Features and Benefits
  --  Distributed to employees through a downloadable application
  --  Operates on numerous mobile platforms, including BlackBerry and
      Windows Mobile; upcoming platforms include Apple's iPhone and Android
  --  Records full details about all business trips, including beginning and
      ending address, as well as the route driven for higher accuracy
  --  Provides an optional real-time view of driver location (current and
      historical) to strengthen safety and improve service responsiveness
  --  Unlike solutions that only snap GPS points from where a driver starts
      and stops to estimate the route, Mileage Capture Wireless records GPS
      points consistently throughout any trip to provide greater precision
      on the actual route driven
  --  Increases employee satisfaction through more accurate payments and a
      simpler mileage tracking process
  --  Full integration into Runzheimer International web-enabled
      applications to simplify the tracking to reimbursement process

For more information about Mileage Capture Wireless, please visit http://www.runzheimer.com.

About Runzheimer International

Founded in 1933, Runzheimer International serves 60 percent of the Fortune 500 and numerous government agencies. The company is recognized for providing innovative solutions relating to Total Employee Mobility®. Runzheimer International is the global leader in workforce mobility programs including business vehicle, logistics, business travel, corporate aircraft, employee relocation and compensation, and virtual office.

Source: Runzheimer International
   

CONTACT:  Andrea Cousens of Runzheimer International, +1-630-778-0208

Web Site:  http://www.runzheimer.com/

New Thermos iPhone App Guides Thirsty to Water Fountains

OasisPlaces makes staying hydrated on-the-go easier and encourages reusable bottle usage

CHICAGO, Aug. 4 -- With the hottest summer in recent memory throughout most of the country, many of us are looking for ways to stay cool and hydrated while on-the-go. Thermos, the iconic manufacturer of insulated beverage bottles, is helping out by bringing back the water fountain with its new, free iPhone application "OasisPlaces." OasisPlaces is a handy user-generated guide that allows users to track locations, ratings and even photos of public water fountains across the U.S.

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While many people have made a commitment to avoid disposable bottled water, it can be challenging to keep a reusable bottle full of fresh water while away from home or work. OasisPlaces makes it easier than ever for families, outdoor athletes and anyone with an active lifestyle to avoid disposable bottles by quickly finding water and sharing their experiences with others. Registered users can add new fountains, images, comments and ratings on the following criteria: coldness, cleanliness, location and flavor.

Thermos has been making products that help people lead healthier lifestyles for over a century," said Rick Dias, President and COO at Thermos L.L.C. "With our insulated hydration bottle offerings and the OasisPlaces app, we want to make it easier than ever to enjoy a refreshing and healthy drink of cold water."

By highlighting the use of reusable beverage bottles, OasisPlaces is both budget and environmentally friendly. Users will be able to reduce their amount of bottled water waste and also save significantly over the cost of disposable bottles. Buying just one disposable water bottle a day can cost an average of $450 a year. In addition, to celebrate the launch of the OasisPlaces app, Thermos will sponsor random giveaways of free insulated hydration bottles to registered app users in August and September 2010.

OasisPlaces is available now for free download on iTunes. For more information, please visit http://www.thermos.com.

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CONTACT:  Betsi Schumacher, +1-312-755-6206,
bschumacher@wheatleytimmons.com, for Thermos L.L.C.

Web Site:  http://www.thermos.com/

TicketLeap Launches New Platform, Brings Free Ticketing to Small Events

Social ticketing platform gets attendees talking before the event starts with Facebook and Twitter integration

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4 -- By developing a ticketing platform that's deeply integrated with Facebook and Twitter, TicketLeap makes it easier than ever for event organizers to sell tickets online and market their events, and for select small events the new platform is free to use.

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A leader in online ticketing and event registration, TicketLeap has developed a revolutionary new platform that's social, quick and intuitive.

"The new platform is designed to help event organizers have better events, get a personal connection with their attendees when they buy tickets, and, most importantly, sell more tickets," says Chris Stanchak, CEO of TicketLeap.

Event organizers can create an account and import events through Facebook, while attendees can start a conversation on any event page via Facebook or Twitter. As a result, event organizers get to know their attendees before they step in the door. Additional features of the platform include in-depth reporting, customizable event templates and receiving sales via PayPal.

While the new platform is innovative, so is the opportunity the company is offering small event organizers. TicketLeap established a new financial incentive for small event organizers that sell fewer than 100 tickets per month by letting them use it for free. There are no per ticket fees for the event organizer or the attendee within this account package.

"It's never been easier to sell tickets to an event. By offering this free service, we take the risk out of starting a new event," says Stanchak. "We all need a little extra support when getting started, and small events are no different. In our business model, the only way we succeed is if they succeed. If we give them some extra help with the first step, our hope is that they can grow more - and become a loyal client in the future."

About TicketLeap

TicketLeap is a Philadelphia-based online event ticketing and registration company founded in 2003 by Chris Stanchak at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Venture Initiation Program. Today, TicketLeap is the fastest growing ticketing company in the U.S. for small-to-midsize events, helping thousands of event organizers sell tickets online and simplify their life. To learn more, visit http://www.ticketleap.com.

  CONTACT:
  Lauren Beley
  Marketing Manager
  TicketLeap, Inc.
  Phone: 1-877-849-5327 x130
  PR@ticketleap.com

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CONTACT:  Lauren Beley, Marketing Manager, TicketLeap, Inc.,
1-877-849-5327 x130, PR@ticketleap.com

Web Site:  http://www.ticketleap.com/

Two More Global Pharmaceutical Companies Choose New Momentum to Stop Counterfeits

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 4 -- To combat the escalating global counterfeit drug problem, two tier 1 pharmaceutical companies have selected New Momentum, the leading SaaS-based anti-counterfeiting solution.  Both companies expect that, in addition to making it easier to find and shut down violators, their New Momentum solution will play a key role in helping them meet upcoming government regulations.

Reacting to the danger patients may experience from counterfeit drugs, Vice President Joe Biden, at the Joint Strategic Plan to Combat Intellectual Property Theft on June 22, commented, "I applaud Google, Yahoo and Bing for the steps they've taken in recent weeks to stop selling advertising to illegal Internet pharmacies. But, we need to go further."  His action plan for going further starts with requiring manufacturers and importers to notify the Food and Drug Administration about any known counterfeit pharmaceuticals and their potential adverse health consequences.

Pam Passaretti, New Momentum CEO, commented, "Not only are our customers reducing the revenue and brand erosion caused by counterfeit activity, but they are in an excellent position to the meet upcoming government requirements.  Because our 24/7 online monitoring is so comprehensive, searching sources out of reach by other methods, our customers will be able to quickly download reports containing the required FDA counterfeit notifications."

About New Momentum

New Momentum offers SaaS-based Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) software that combats the rapidly increasing revenue, profit, brand, and market share erosion resulting from global outsourcing and Internet trading. The company's solutions, which provide unmatched visibility into the global open market, include Enterprise Brand Intelligence (anti-counterfeiting) and Enterprise Sales Intelligence (finds channel violations). http://www.newmo.com

Source: New Momentum
   

CONTACT:  Chris Jensen, VP Marketing of New Momentum, +1-714-803-1432,
cjensen@newmo.com

Web Site:  http://www.newmo.com/

Zscaler Offers Free Consumer Protection Against Blackhat SEO Threats

Search Engine Security, a solution that integrates into your Firefox browser, will ensure that malicious sites showing up in Google/Yahoo!/Bing search results will NOT succeed in infecting your PC

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Zscaler (http://www.zscaler.com) today released a free product for consumers, downloadable via the Web, called Search Engine Security (SES). It is the first and only solution today specifically designed to combat "Blackhat SEO" attacks. Such attacks leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques, a legitimate practice used to elevate business rankings in search results. Attackers, however, are abusing SEO; they are not limited to following acceptable SEO practices and typically have control over thousands of sites that can be quickly leveraged to boost the profile and search engine rankings of their malicious sites. The result is that when users conduct Internet searches they run a high risk of clicking on malicious, rather than legitimate, links.

"Blackhat SEO has become the most prevalent threat facing end-users on the web today, surpassing social networking threats," said Michael Sutton, VP of Security Research at Zscaler. "Our research has shown that virtually any popular search term will contain malicious sites within the top 100 results at all major search engines including Google, Yahoo! and Bing. In some cases, up to 50% of search results are malicious. When combined with social engineering attacks such as delivering fake antivirus applications or fake software updates, these attacks are incredibly effective."

Sutton continued: "What is particularly concerning is the fact that fewer than 25% of anti-virus products can generally detect and block files associated with these attacks since they are so frequently changed."

How it Works

Malicious pages used in Blackhat SEO attacks deliver customized content based on the origin of the request. This is done in order to maintain stealth and extend the life of the attack. For example, malicious pages may first identify the web browser type and deliver a custom payload targeted at that specific platform. The attacks also check to see if the request originated from the search engine that was initially poisoned by the SEO attack. By masking the source of the request when a user follows search engine results for Google, Yahoo! and Bing, the attack is broken and the malicious content is never delivered to the victim. With a typical anti-virus detection rate below 25% for such attacks, the protection provided by Zscaler's SES solution can be a valuable asset in keeping PCs from falling victim to Blackhat SEO attacks.

Pricing & Availability

Search Engine Security (SES) is available immediately, free to all consumers.

To obtain a copy, please open your Firefox browser and navigate to http://zscaler.com/researchtools.html. Simply hit the "Add to Firefox" button and it will be integrated into the browser. You may then begin searching safely and with confidence!

About Zscaler

Through a multi-tenant, globally-deployed infrastructure with 40+ data centers, Zscaler enforces business policy for web and email, mitigates risk and provides twice the functionality at a fraction of the cost of current solutions. It enables organizations to provide the right access to the right users, from any place and on any device. For more information, visit us at http://www.zscaler.com.

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  Office: +1-408-776-1400, Mobile: +1-408-893-8750
  Paula.Dunne@zscaler.com

Zscaler®, and the Zscaler Logo are trademarks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States. All other trademarks, trade names or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

Source: Zscaler
   

CONTACT:  Paula Dunne, Press Relations, Office, +1-408-776-1400, Mobile,
+1-408-893-8750, Paula.Dunne@zscaler.com

Web Site:  http://www.zscaler.com/

Damaka Introduces Industry's First Multi-Party Video Conferencing for Android-Based Sprint EVO 4G

Innovative Solution Features Live Multi-Party Video Calling, Application & Desktop Sharing for EVO 4G Users

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Damaka®, a technology pioneer in mobile unified communications and collaboration (UCC), today announced the launch of its industry first multi-party video conferencing solution for Android based devices, in particular the Sprint(TM) HTC® EVO(TM) 4G.

Damaka's Amadeo(TM) platform offers a multi-party video solution that utilizes the front-facing camera and the 1 Ghz processor of the EVO device to enable users to both send and receive video simultaneously over WiFi, 3G, or 4G networks. Video conference sessions can be conducted cross platform, with any other device using Amadeo, including Android, iPad, iPhone, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices.

"Video conferencing and collaboration over handsets has, in the past, been limited by air interface bandwidth and latency, adoption of multiple cameras, handset processing capability and cross device interoperability," said Francis Sideco, principal analyst, iSuppli Corporation.  "Leveraging the latest wireless broadband technologies, front-facing cameras and processing capabilities of the new class of smartphones such as the EVO to engage in live multi-party video conferencing sessions with users on any device, regardless of operating system or network, will be of great interest to the rapidly growing number of smartphone users."

The Amadeo platform offers live multi-party video conferencing along with its unprecedented capability to toggle between front and rear cameras on the Android based devices during a live video calling session.  The solution offering includes features such as application and desktop sharing with voice, editing, zooming and panning capabilities; Presence; Instant Messaging; and multi-party audio conferencing.  The solution also features Sweeping(TM) technology, Damaka's innovative method of transferring in-process sessions to and from multiple devices, regardless of operating system or network.

"HTC has become one of the leading makers of Android based Smartphones," said Siva Chaturvedi, CEO of Damaka.  "Our Amadeo platform leverages Sprint's 4G network coupled with HTC EVO's device capabilities, such as 1GHz processor and front facing camera, to offer users an unrivaled multi-party video conferencing solution."

As a leader in live video calling for smartphones, Damaka is revolutionizing the communication industry through the development of a converged media and collaborative communication platform for IP based networks across the globe. The groundbreaking Damaka mobile unified communications and collaboration solution is available in both Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and traditional client-server architectures.  Damaka's software application is based on patented 'direct peering' P2P technology with a highly optimized footprint for smartphones and support for various operating systems.  The Damaka mobile UCC offering provides a unique solution for service providers, enterprise organizations and small- and medium-sized businesses.

About Damaka, Inc.

Damaka (http://www.damaka.com) is an innovator in mobile unified communication and collaboration (UCC) solutions. The company is changing the landscape of mobile UCC by providing secure, real-time mobile video calling and mobile collaboration solutions on all major smartphones and PC/MAC platforms, enabling collaboration on any device, any network, anytime and anywhere. Damaka's managed peer-to-peer SIP based software solutions feature Sweeping(TM) technology, allowing users to seamlessly transfer in progress collaboration sessions to and from various devices, including laptops, netbooks, tablets and smartphones. Damaka was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Chennai, India. For more information on Damaka's technology and available solutions please visit http://www.damaka.com/.

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                 Nadel Phelan
                 (831) 440-2411
                 kevin@nadelphelan.com

Source: Damaka
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Thornton of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2411,
kevin@nadelphelan.com, for Damaka

Web Site:  http://www.damaka.com/

EdisonLearning's Online Learning Solutions Offer School Districts Broader Curricula and Flexibility

NEW YORK , Aug. 4 -- An increasing number of schools are turning to online learning solutions to meet student needs: 75 percent of school districts have students currently enrolled in fully online or blended courses. The number of students engaged in online courses has increased by more than 45 percent in the last three years.

With nearly 20 years of expertise in providing educational reform solutions, EdisonLearning is the nation's leading public school innovator and partner for school districts and charter schools. Students in states like Pennsylvania are benefiting from EdisonLearning's eCourses, which provide more access to a broader base of coursework. The Pennsylvania courses are offered through a unique partnership with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) that serves 19 school districts in the state. These online courses also are a perfect fit for students needing intervention and extra support, and often can be funded through state and federal grants. In addition, several EdisonLearning partners are considering online options as a solution to budget constraints and a way to reduce transportation costs. All EdisonLearning's online school solutions are based on best practices and allow personalization and differentiation.

Holly Brzycki, supervisor of online learning with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, said, "Our districts love the opportunity for customization and the flexible options available. They can do what works best for each student and each school, and rely on the support of CAIU and EdisonLearning to make their program a success. Of the providers I have worked with in the past, none have offered that kind of flexibility."

About EdisonLearning

EdisonLearning serves more than 350,000 children in 25 states and the UK and Abu Dhabi. We work with school leaders and communities to provide solutions that inspire students to think, learn, and succeed - and prepare them to meet their full potential and the expectations of the 21st century workplace. Visit http://www.EdisonLearning.com for more information.

Contact:

Michael Serpe, EdisonLearning, (212) 419-1744, michael.serpe@edisonlearning.com

Dace de la Foret, Paul Werth Associates, (614) 224-8114

Source: EdisonLearning
   

CONTACT:  Michael Serpe, EdisonLearning, +1-212-419-1744,
michael.serpe@edisonlearning.com, or Dace de la Foret, Paul Werth Associates,
+1-614-224-8114

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

Vonage Gives Facebook Users a Voice

New Mobile Application Provides Free, One-Touch Calling For Facebook Users Worldwide

HOLMDEL, N.J., Aug. 4 -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE:VG), a leading provider of high-quality voice and messaging services over broadband networks, today introduced the Vonage Mobile application for Facebook. This new service allows users to make free mobile calls to all of their Facebook friends who have the app, anywhere in the world, directly from their friends list, with a single touch.

The downloadable application is free to get and free to use. The new service enhances the ability to connect with Facebook friends through the addition of voice calling. It is available for iPhone, iPod touch and Android devices. And the service works over Wi-Fi and 3G /4G networks in most countries.

The new service is easy to use. The app works with a user's existing community of Facebook friends, so there's no need to remember screen names or to input numbers. The application eliminates dialing - users can just click on a friend and start talking. When placing a call, the friend's profile picture and status update display on the screen.

"The Vonage Mobile app for Facebook is a tangible example of our commitment to deliver extraordinary value and a better communications experience for individuals and their social networks, across broadband-enabled devices, around the world," said Marc Lefar, Chief Executive Officer of Vonage Holdings Corp. "This is just the start. In the future we will expand on this service to include a wide range of integrated voice and messaging services that change the way people communicate."

How does the Vonage Mobile Application for Facebook work?

The Vonage Mobile application is simple. It's simple to download, and so simple to use that we have eliminated the need for dialing altogether. To get started, the user:

  --  Downloads the app from the iTunes Store, Android Market, the Vonage
      fan page on Facebook or vonage.com/talkfree.
  --  Enters Facebook ID and password (one time only).
  --  Views Facebook contacts after they are automatically loaded. They'll
      be grouped by friends who can be called for free and friends available
      for instant messaging on Facebook. A Vonage logo will appear next to
      the names of friends who have downloaded the app.
  --  Invites additional Facebook friends to get the app at the Vonage Fan
      Page on Facebook or vonage.com/talkfree.
  --  Touches a friend's name from the Call Free list to make a free call
      anywhere in the world; no need to be online.
  --  Rings the phone for incoming calls, even if the application is closed.

This new service continues Vonage's commitment to be the leader in low-cost communication services that connect individuals and social networks through any broadband device, worldwide. The application can be downloaded from the Android Market in 48 countries and from the iTunes Store in 87 countries.  Users who don't have an unlimited data plan should check with their carrier to see if any charges apply.

To become a fan on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/vonage. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit http://www.twitter.com/vonage.

About Vonage

Vonage (NYSE:VG) is a leading provider of high-quality voice and messaging services over broadband networks. Our award winning technology serves approximately 2.4 million subscribers. We provide feature-rich, affordable communication solutions that offer flexibility, portability and ease-of-use.

Our Vonage World plan offers unlimited calling to landline phones in all cities and locations in more than 60 countries with popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail -- for one low, flat monthly rate.

Vonage's service is sold on the web and through regional and national retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and is available to customers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit http://www.vonage.com/.

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage(R) is a registered trademark of Vonage Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

Source: Vonage Holdings Corp.
   

CONTACT:  Ryan Wallace, +1-917-442-2305, vonage@bitecommunications.com,
for Vonage Holdings Corp.

Web Site:  http://www.vonage.com/

Prime Outlets Hosts Foursquare Stalk the Stylist & Fashion Dash Events

Developer Blazes New Social Media Trail in Outlet Shopping Industry, Saturday, August 14

BALTIMORE, Aug. 4 -- In an industry-defining effort to engage and communicate with shoppers via social media channels, Prime Outlets, a portfolio of outlet shopping destinations across the U.S., will host an innovative Foursquare Fashion Dash event at 19 of its centers Saturday, Aug. 14.

The one-day-only event will reward shoppers who check-in via Foursquare at participating stores with exclusive discounts and additional savings up to 20 percent off purchases beyond the up to 65 percent off regular retail prices Prime Outlets' stores offer every day.  Participating merchants include Michael Kors, kate spade, Juicy Couture, Zegna, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, among many more.

In addition to its Foursquare Fashion Dash, Prime Outlets - San Marcos, Prime Outlets - St. Augustine and Prime Outlets - Williamsburg will also host Stalk the Stylist, a hide-and-go-chic game secretly positioning a celebrity fashion expert inside four stores.  Shoppers in "haute pursuit" can locate the stylist to win fashion giveaways by checking in to Prime Outlets and viewing the posted tips for a schedule of stylist locations between 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  Prime Outlets' team of celebrity fashion experts include:
  --  Prime Outlets - Williamsburg: James Aguiar, fashion expert and host of
      "Full Frontal Fashion," "Where D'Ya Get That?" and "Style Court."
  --  Prime Outlets - San Marcos: Mark-Alan Harmon, known for dressing
      Hollywood elite and regular appearances on the Style Network.
  --  Prime Outlets - St. Augustine: Lilliana Vasquez, prominent stylist
      known for hosting "Style Check," "AMC Date Night," and "That's So New
      York."

According to Prime Retail's Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty, Prime Outlets decided to host Fashion Dash and Stalk the Stylist to engage and reward shoppers.

"We know that savvy, fashion-forward shoppers tend to be tech-savvy as well, using both the Internet and social media tools to learn the latest in fashion news as well as information about savings opportunities from their favorite designers and name-brands," said Prime Outlets Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty.  "Our Fashion Dash and Stalk the Stylist events are designed to reward our loyal, 'in-the-know' customers with exclusive discounts using an exciting and innovative medium."

Visit http://www.primeoutlets.com to find the nearest participating center and a list of exclusive store discounts and savings.

About Prime Outlets

Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., Prime Outlets owns and operates 21 outlet shopping centers in the U.S.  Spanning more than 8 million square feet throughout major United States markets, Prime Outlets is home to more than 400 leading designer and name-brands such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, kate spade, Michael Kors, St. John, Juicy Couture, Stuart Weitzman, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Neiman Marcus Last Call.  The company's retail outlets serve major markets including Orlando, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Austin/San Antonio, Texas, Jacksonville/St. Augustine, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va., among many more.  The company currently has two new ground-up projects in development: Prime Outlets - Grand Prairie, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, and Prime Outlets - Livermore Valley, serving the San Francisco Bay region.  For more information, please visit http://www.primeoutlets.com.  On December 8, 2009, the company entered into a definitive agreement with Simon Property Group to acquire its portfolio of outlet center properties.

Source: Prime Outlets
   

CONTACT:  Melinda Brodbeck, Oxford Communications, +1-609-397-4242 ext.
134, mbrodbeck@oxfordcommunications.com, or Sue Helondovitch, Oxford
Communications, +1-609-397-4242 ext. 176,
shelondovitch@oxfordcommunications.com

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

Experience the Web in a New Way With semYOU: The Free Internet Operating System Starts Beta Phase! The Semantic WebOS Brings the Internet to Every PC in the World Without Installation

The Internet of the new generation is especially user-friendly and available on every PC in the world with the free Internet operating system semYOU. The German start-up company semYOU wants to make reality the vision of a totally new web experience.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 -- The Internet of the new generation is especially user-friendly and available on every PC in the world with the free Internet operating system semYOU. The German start-up company semYOU wants to make reality the vision of a totally new web experience. Thanks to cloud computing, business, entertainment and social media, communication has become as easy as making a phone call. The official Beta Phase for the first semantic WebOS starts on August 4.

Those who'd like to experience live the Internet of the new generation before its official start in October 2010 can register immediately online at http://www.semyou.com as a beta tester. Participating pays off because with semYOU the Internet becomes a totally new dimension: business workers can process their Office documents and manage deadlines online, private users can enjoy music worldwide, maintain their social network or leaf through photo albums. Most importantly, online communication becomes easier: with only one login, all social networks such as XING, Facebook, studiVZ or LinkedIn are used.

The semYOU web operating system works in every browser, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera or Google Chrome, without an installation and bothersome updates. Optionally, individual semYOU applications can also be called up via the local desktop. In connection with free online memory space, semYOU provides users worldwide access to their personal data like e-mails, deadlines, Office documents, music or photos. The semYOU desktop presents a totally new way of software use and supplies all essential functions "on demand" with a mouse click. The point is that already existing data, documents and e-mails can be easily imported via drag and drop.

Generally speaking, the development of the first semantic Internet operating system semYOU took fourteen months and approx. 26,000 development hours. During this period, more than 5,000 PowerPoint pages were produced and 800,000 tasks of the internal To-Do list successfully completed.

"I had the vision of a better Internet already several years ago, but the needed technology for efficient implementation didn't exist," explains Volker Jahns, general manager of the semYOU company. "My goal was to create a free and especially secure system with which all important everyday Internet functions can be easily carried out - regardless of when, who and with what PC."

  For more information about semYOU, visit: http://www.semyou.com.

  About the semYOUcompany

German entrepreneur Volker Jahns founded the semYOU start-up company in Switzerland in 2010. There is another branch in Los Angeles/California. The company currently has a permanent staff of two employees. Its core business is the development of the first semantic online operating system semYOU that gives users a totally new web experience.

  Press contact

  For more information, graphs, photos or interviews, please contact:

  semYOU LLC.
  13101 Washington Blvd.,
  Los Angeles CA 90066
  press@semyou.com
  http://www.semyou.com

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

Source: semYOU LLC
   

CONTACT:  Volker Jahns of semYOU LLC, +4916090638156, press@semyou.com

Web Site:  http://www.semyou.com/

Data Center Managers Have a New Resource to Reduce IT Costs, Delay Hardware Purchases

CLEVELAND, Aug. 4 -- Park Place Technologies, North America's premier provider of data center hardware maintenance, has released a new resource for data center managers seeking to maximize or extend the value of hardware systems. The whitepaper, titled "Maximize the Value of Data Center Hardware Maintenance" identifies four types of business value that third-party hardware maintenance supports: cost reduction, cost avoidance, business agility and risk reduction. When compared to OEM services, third party maintenance (TPM) services can reduce IT costs by 30-60 percent. By delaying capital expenses and minimizing downtime, data center managers can avoid incurring unnecessary costs.

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Ed Kenty, Park Place Technologies President and CEO, says the whitepaper is based on learnings from the company's nearly 20 years of working with leading business organizations.

"Companies of all sizes, especially the mid market, are looking to extend the lifetime of their data center hardware while ensuring their critical business operations are not interrupted. The industry leading best practices we have developed while keeping America's top businesses' data center hardware running are included in this paper," Mr. Kenty says.

Also included in the document is a discussion of the advantages of TPM services can provide to promote business agility and reduce risk through flexible service agreements and superior personalized technical support.

The complete paper can be downloaded from http://ow.ly/2k68s

Park Place Technologies is known for their quality customer service and flexible support contracts to maintain hardware brands commonly used in data centers including major manufacturers IBM, HP Dell, EMC, Sun as well as legacy systems such as Data General (DG) and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) which have come off warranty.

About Park Place Technologies

Park Place Technologies is the premier provider of data center hardware maintenance. Park Place enables its customers to extend the life of their I.T. equipment at a significant cost savings over the manufacturer. Park Place Technologies is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with a world class Client Service and Support Center based outside of Boston, MA. Park Place's 19 years of experience with over 3,000 businesses make it a cost-effective, secure alternative to an OEM extended warranty program.

For additional information about Park Place Technologies, visit http://www.parkplacetechnologies.com or phone: 800-931-3199.

  For More Information:
  Megan Tobin Jones
  Park Place Technologies
  mtobinjones@parkplacetech.com
  office: +1 440.991.3174
  mobile: +1 310.883.4636

  Tamarie Johnson
  TNT Communication
  tamariej@tntcommunication.com
  office: +1 503.345.9257
  mobile: +1 503.869.1545

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Source: Park Place Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Megan Tobin Jones, Park Place Technologies,
mtobinjones@parkplacetech.com, office: +1-440-991-3174, mobile:
+1-310-883-4636; or Tamarie Johnson, TNT Communication,
tamariej@tntcommunication.com, office: +1-503-345-9257, mobile:
+1-503-869-1545

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

'Queen of Rock 'N' Roll' Priscilla Presley Scheduled to Launch The Priscilla Presley Jewelry Collection on QVC

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 -- Legendary style icon, actress, businesswoman, designer, author and mother Priscilla Presley is scheduled to introduce The Priscilla Presley Jewelry Collection on QVC® Monday, August 9 at 9 AM (ET).

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"Stunning jewels have long been a healthy obsession of mine and I'm thrilled to create a collection that truly captures the stylistic essence of where I have been in life and where I would like to venture on to next," says Presley. "It is my hope that this very special collection will add a little unconventionality and exquisite beauty to women's day-to-day."

Presley's line was inspired by personal stories and experiences from her extraordinary life. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets with bold and glamorous designs that incorporate the icon's signature rock n' roll style.

"We are thrilled to welcome Priscilla to our family of celebrity designers," said Diane Paccione-Rizzo, vice president of merchandising for QVC. "Her unique style and exquisite designs are sure to resonate with shoppers."

The Priscilla Presley Jewelry collection will be available through QVC starting August 9 at QVC.com or 1.800.345.1515.

This line was launched in cooperation with bsp, the Los Angeles based brand extension and business development firm.

About Brand Sense Partners, LLC

Established in 2001, Brand Sense Partners, LLC (BSP) is a strategic new business development consultancy with an integrated turnkey infrastructure designed to execute the firm's recommendations. BSP fosters growth in new categories of business for its clients by leveraging brand equity and other strategic assets. Clients focus on their core businesses while BSP's team of industry experts develops the strategy through market research and in-depth analysis, negotiates the deals and manages the new lines of business. The BSP approach reduces capital costs, risk and time to market resulting in new, profitable and accelerated growth for its clients. Headquartered in Los Angeles, BSP manages more than 200 partnerships for its Fortune 500 clients with approximately $1.5 Billion in retail sales in the consumer products, media, technology, celebrity and fashion industries. For more information, please visit http://www.bsp.com.

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Source: Brand Sense Partners, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Theresa Brown of Brand Sense Partners, LLC, +1-310-867-7222,
tbrown@bsp.com, for Priscilla Presley

Web Site:  http://www.bsp.com/