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NAVIS Launches Breakthrough Vacation Rental Revenue Tracking Technology That Reports Both Online & Offline Bookings From Google Ad Words Campaigns

BEND, Ore., July 14 -- NAVIS, the leader in leisure sales optimization for the resort lodging market, today announced a revolutionary Total Website Integration technology that, for the first time, reports revenue from both online and offline phone booking sources for NAVIS vacation rental management and resort hotel clients. For each Google PPC and other online campaigns including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc., Total Website Integration from NAVIS reveals:

  --  What was booked on your website from all online marketing sources
  --  The exact revenue your agents booked over the phone
  --  The true ROI of each online and offline marketing campaign

"Finally, NAVIS clients have a complete revenue picture of their online and offline campaigns, including detailed reports showing Google PPC impressions, click through, cost-per-click, ROI and more - combined in a single report," said Kyle Buehner, CEO of NAVIS. "Our NAVIS Narrowcast system has for some time enabled tracking of offline telephone marketing campaigns and even keyword tracking, but never before integrated into one real-time report that shows the exact revenue from each online and offline source by campaign. For each keyword, or other online campaign with a tagged link, you can see the total revenue generated, what was booked on your website and what was booked over the phone by you or by our reservation call center. You can see exactly which campaigns are generating revenue and which aren't and take the appropriate actions knowing that you have the best information available."

Implementing this powerful tracking capability requires the integration of multiple technologies and the cooperation of multiple companies. First, you need an "enhanced NAVIS interface" that pushes online bookings and campaign toll-free numbers to NAVIS Narrowcast. Currently, Blizzard Internet Marketing, Blue Tent Marketing, Instant Software, LiveRez, Rental Network Software and Visual Data Systems have either already developed or are near completion of the enhanced NAVIS interface that enables this feature.

About NAVIS

For over 20 years, NAVIS, a Bend, Oregon company, has specialized in helping resort lodging providers increase revenue and reduce costs through the use of a proven solution for optimizing leisure reservations and marketing. The NAVIS Way increases conversions, measures true marketing ROI for each online and offline campaign, captures guest and prospect data, tracks key revenue analytics, and provides 24x7 reservations call center services. NAVIS clients enjoy average ROI results of 15-to-1 and greater. NAVIS can be reached toll free at 888-273-1764 or on the web at http://www.TheNavisWay.com.

Source: NAVIS
   

CONTACT:  Bill Schlosser, 1-800-882-1509, for NAVIS

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

Spike TV's 'Deadliest Warrior: The Game' is Ready for Battle on Xbox 360 and Prepares for the Fight on PlayStation 3

Fans Can Get into the Action Starting July 14 for Xbox LIVE Arcade and Later This Year for PlayStation Network For More Information Visit http://www.DeadliestWarriorTheGame.com

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Fighting fans and followers of Spike TV's multiplatform hit series, "Deadliest Warrior," now have a chance to control the fate of their favorite legendary warrior.  Published by Spike Games and developed by Pipeworks Software (a part of Foundation 9 Entertainment), "Deadliest Warrior: The Game" is available for download starting today in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia* for Xbox LIVE Arcade and later this year for PlayStation Network for a retail price of $10.

Building off of its success both on-air and as a top selling downloadable TV series on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network, "Deadliest Warrior: The Game," takes direct inspiration from the non-scripted original series.  Gamers are able to play and customize one of eight of history's greatest warriors with armed signature weaponry of their choice - all of which are visually, historically and scientifically accurate.

"The 'Deadliest Warrior' franchise has garnered much success on multiple platforms, so it was only a natural progression that we create a game that embodies the show's emphasis on an authentic and entertaining experience," said Dan Yang, senior vice president, strategy and business development, MTV Networks Entertainment Group.  "We're thrilled to give fans familiar with the franchise a game that is a direct extension of the show, as well as those not familiar an entry point into the world of 'Deadliest Warrior.'"

Players can go head-to-head in single player via Arcade and Practice modes, as well as local and online multiplayer in Challenge, Battle and Tournament modes with global rankings.  Once in battle, gamers will experience first-hand the realistic fighting style: area-based damage and effects with bloody scars, wounds and interactive environments with destructible elements and lifelike moves that have been motion-captured from professional fighters featured on the Spike TV show.

Fans will also enjoy a slew of in-game rewards and extras available for purchase on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network.  Xbox 360 players will receive samurai armor for their Xbox LIVE Avatar after beating the game with any character and a samurai mask and helmet after beating the game with all characters on Deadliest difficulty.  Additionally, a "Deadliest Warrior" avatar collection, a premium theme and picture packs are available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace at http://www.deadliestwarriorthegame.com/xbox.  Avatars and a theme will be available on PlayStation Network later this year.

SPIKE TV is available in 98.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks.  A unit of VIACOM (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  Spike TV's Internet address is http://www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.

  *Not available in Germany, Japan and Korea

  Media Contact:
  Eugene Oh, eugene.oh@mtvn.com, 310-907-2379

Source: Spike Games
   

CONTACT:  Eugene Oh, +1-310-907-2379, eugene.oh@mtvn.com, or Aileen
Budow, +1-212-767-3952, aileen.budow@mtvn.com

Web Site:  http://www.deadliestwarriorthegame.com/
http://www.spike.com/

IndieClick Music Network Secures Exclusive Partnership with PrefixMag

LOS ANGELES, July 14 -- IndieClick, the leading lifestyle media network for integrated advertising campaigns, announced today their exclusive two year partnership with the music destination Prefix Magazine. This partnership, in addition to IndieClick's exclusive relationships with the music powerhouse Playlist and prestigious URB magazine, grows IndieClick's impressive music presence to reach more than 35 million music influencers and tastemakers. The IndieClick Music Channel includes more than 150 major online and premium indie destinations including 8tracks, Blip.fm, Muziic.com, Music.com, My Old Kentucky Blog, Elbo.ws, HipsterRunoff and The Daily Swarm.

Prefix Magazine publisher and founder Dave Park, praised the partnership. "After working with several media networks over the years, we're very excited to begin an exclusive advertising partnership with IndieClick. They have always been up-front and attentive to our needs while consistently selling ads relevant to our readership. Over the years IndieClick has put together the most creative and effective campaigns on Prefix. We look forward to even bigger things to come in the future."

IndieClick President Heather Luttrell complimented Prefix on their incredible growth over the past year. "Prefix has been an IndieClick partner for many years and it's been so exciting to see them grow their readership so substantially over the past year, with more than 1.4 million unique visitors last month, making them significantly larger than their competitors. We are honored to have them choose IndieClick as their exclusive partner."

PrefixMag's Dave Park compliments IndieClick's technology and Creative Services. "IndieClick has provided us with the most creative and advanced ad solutions. Their customized campaigns have utilized the most recent technologies and we look forward to further integrating their campaigns on Prefix."

"The best thing about this partnership is it gives PrefixMag direct access to our tools and technology, while allowing them to remain completely independent and grow their brand in the manner they see fit," adds Seth Copenhaver, IndieClick's Senior Director Publisher Care.

Ms Luttrell says, "Publishers choose IndieClick because of our commitment to high quality advertising and the best possible match of their content with the most important brands and products relevant to their readers and audience. Our latest products, launching this fall, deliver even more exciting user experiences for both our advertisers and our audiences."

Executive quote

"At IndieClick, we provide advertisers and brands with access to the most important audiences for their campaign needs," said Heather Luttrell, IndieClick President. "Our publisher network consists of the highest-caliber, most influential properties on the Web in music, film, culture, fashion, gaming and lifestyle."

About IndieClick Media Group

IndieClick Media Group's Lifestyle Media Network enables brands and agencies to interact with influential audiences (focused on ages 17-35 with targeted reach into the 35-49) through display, video, mobile and integrated advertising across carefully selected destinations.

IndieClick's Music channel is complimented by their Film and Entertainment, Design and Culture, Humor, Nightlife, Fashion and Gamer Channels. With heavy hitters like TextsfromLastNight, FailBlog, I Can Haz Cheezburger, Lamebook and Passive Aggressive Notes filling out their network of more than 250 sites, the IndieClick Network has the most relevant properties for your advertising campaign.

The privately-held, Los Angeles-based publisher rep firm represents the most relevant and popular properties in entertainment, music, art and design, humor, gossip, gaming, fashion and film, including more than 250 sites serving an audience of 50 million unique visitors in the United States using its proprietary ad network technology and industry-defining custom ad units.

Source: IndieClick
   

CONTACT:  For more information about IndieClick's online ad sales
capabilities and offerings, Dave Young, VP Sales, +1-213-623-4991 x228,
sales@indieclick.com; For Press Inquiries, +1-213-623-4991 x225,
heather@indieclick.com

'The Other Guys' Lets Facebook Users and Moviegoers Decide on Host City for 'The Other Premiere'

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 14 -- In anticipation of the nationwide release of Columbia Pictures' The Other Guys, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, in theaters August 6th, the film will make its World Premiere in New York City on August 2nd. But the fun won't stop there.

The movie will have another premiere -- "The Other Premiere" -- and moviegoers can help decide where it will be. Beginning today, moviegoers can go on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/otherguysmovie and vote in a poll to decide which Other City will host The Other Premiere. Ferrell and Wahlberg will attend the red carpet event in the winning city on August 5th.

The 20 candidate cities are Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa/St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC. On August 2, Ferrell and Wahlberg will announce the winning city.

Commenting on the announcement, Adam McKay, director of The Other Guys, said, "We've all had those moments when we've had to watch some other guy be the cool guy. But your city can be the cool city. Get on Facebook and vote, and we'll bring The Other Premiere to you."

In The Other Guys, NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are the baddest and most beloved cops in New York City. They don't get tattoos - other men get tattoos of them. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You've seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and eyes closed. They're not heroes - they're "the Other Guys."

But every cop has his or her day and soon Gamble and Hoitz stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to touch that could turn into New York City's biggest crime. It's the opportunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff?

The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, with Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Adam McKay and written by Adam McKay & Chris Henchy, the producers are Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jimmy Miller, and Patrick Crowley.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment
   

CONTACT:  Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations of Sony
Pictures Entertainment, +1-310-244-7142, steve_elzer@spe.sony.com

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

Belden Announces Mission Critical Network Design Seminar

RICHMOND, Ind., July 14 -- Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC)--a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure, and consumer electronics--will present the Hirschmann(TM) 2010 Mission Critical Network Design Seminar, September 19-22, 2010 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel in Orlando, FL.

In today's highly competitive markets, training is essential to establish and maintain the technical competencies needed for success and advancement. This seminar provides a multitude of high quality training options to fit specific levels of expertise. Unlike other seminars, the Mission Critical Network Design Seminar is focused on just one particular area of technology: Industrial Ethernet Networking.

Expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining industrial Ethernet networks will be critical as intelligent use of data becomes the difference between market leaders and also rans. This seminar will position attendees at the forefront of industrial Ethernet networking, now and in the future.

The seminar is intended for system integrators; network design engineers (with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms); and anyone involved with the design, implementation and maintenance of mission critical Ethernet networks. During the seminar, attendees will learn how to effectively reduce costs and installation time by implementing a highly resilient network design.

Presenters with a combined experience of over 150 years will speak on technical topics including Isolating Network Traffic, Implementing Redundancy and Network Security. Each presenter has the experience and technical background to address current technology trends for designing state-of-the art mission critical industrial Ethernet networks in a variety of industries including petrochemical; automotive; and power generation, transmission and distribution.

  Seminar topics include:
  --  Introduction to Ethernet Networking
  --  Network Design I: Fundamentals & Best Practices
  --  Network Design II: Implementing Redundancy
  --  Network Design III: Managing Multicast Traffic
  --  Network Design IV: Isolating Network Traffic
  --  Network Design V: Wireless Best Practices & Applications
  --  Network Security, The Hirschmann Way
  --  Network Management
  --  Physical Layer Cabling & Testing: How to test and troubleshoot a
      reliable Ethernet network
  --  Switch Selection: Choosing the right product for your application
  --  Cool things your switch can do that you don't know about
  --  Migrating legacy devices to Ethernet
  --  Industrial Connectivity: Passive Product Technology
  --  Industrial Connectivity: Active Products
  --  Ethernet Cabling: Your Questions Answered
  --  Fiber Optic Cabling
  --  Industrial Automation Cabling (Non-Ethernet Applications)
  --  HSI Forum
  --  Distributor Forum
  --  Intro to HSI - Hirschman System Integrator Program

  Hands-On Labs
  --  Managed switches "Out of the Box"
  --  Network Management
  --  Network Redundancy
  --  Layer 3 / Routing
  --  Network Security
  --  Wireless

Register on line at http://www.belden.com/Hirschmann/designseminar_form.cfm, or go to http://www.belden.com/Hirschmann/designseminar.cfm to view details about the seminar. The price is $900, a fraction of what you'd expect to pay for training of this quality and magnitude.

About Belden

St. Louis, MO based Belden Inc. designs, manufacturers, and markets cable, connectivity, and networking products in markets including industrial automation, enterprise, transportation, infrastructure and consumer electronics. Belden has approximately 6,400 employees and provides value for industrial automation, enterprise, education, healthcare, entertainment and broadcast, sound and security, transportation, infrastructure, consumer electronics and other industries.  Belden has manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe and Asia; and a market presence in nearly every region of the world. Belden was founded in 1902, and today is a leader with some of the strongest brands in the signal transmission industry. For more information, visit http://www.belden.com.

  For further information contact:
  Sven Burkard                              Chris Long
  Product Manager                           Marketing Communications
  1.717.217.2203                            1.804.516.9787
  Sven.Burkard@belden.comChris.Long@belden.com

Source: Belden Inc.
   

CONTACT:  CONTACT:  Sven Burkard, Product Manager, +1-717-217-2203,
Sven.Burkard@belden.com, or Chris Long, Marketing Communications,
+1-804-516-9787, Chris.Long@belden.com, both of Belden Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.belden.com/

Did You Know? Verizon Wireless Customer Support Travels With You

International Travelers Can Contact Verizon Wireless Global Support 24/7 When Traveling Overseas

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 14 -- Have a question about your Verizon Wireless phone or service?  The answer is either online or a phone call away, no matter where you are.

Verizon Wireless customers who leave the country don't leave behind access to Verizon Wireless customer service.  Travelers can find answers to frequently asked questions; view troubleshooting tips; contact customer service; and view, manage and update their accounts anywhere they travel by visiting http://www.verizonwireless.com/global.  In addition, customers are sent a "welcome" text message directly on their devices upon arrival in each country listing important rate and support information.

International travelers can also call home for assistance quickly and easily 24 hours a day by dialing + 1 908 559 4899 on GSM/UMTS networks or 011 908 559 4899 on international CDMA networks.*  All calls are answered by Verizon Wireless representatives.  Verizon Wireless has a dedicated team of global representatives located in the company's Columbia, S.C.; Folsom, Calif.; and Albuquerque, N.M.; call centers who handle most calls from traveling customers.

Customers using Verizon Wireless global-capable phones and smartphones can enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries worldwide and data in over 200 destinations with 115 offering 3G speeds.  Learn more at http://www.verizonwireless.com/global.

With the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, a wide variety of smartphones and other wireless devices, and award-winning customer service, Verizon Wireless is a leader in customer satisfaction.  In 21 of the last 23 quarters, Verizon Wireless led the industry with the lowest customer turnover rate among major U.S. wireless companies.  Learn more at http://aboutus.vzw.com/customersatisfaction/index.html.

* For rates, coverage maps and supported network technology information, visit http://b2b.vzw.com/international/Global_Phone/plans_coverage.html.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516,
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Orbel Expands Fabric over Foam Gasket Product Line

Over 65 standard profiles in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet any EMI shielding application.

EASTON, Pa., July 14 -- Orbel's Hi-Flex(TM) Fabric over Foam Gaskets are manufactured from a resilient open cell urethane foam core and wrapped with a durable high performance copper-nickel plated conductive fabric. These flexible metalized gaskets are lightweight, self-terminating when cut and exhibit low compression forces making them ideal for shielding seams, doors and access panels. Orbel Provides:

  --  A Variety of Profiles - Rectangles, Squares, D-Shapes, Bell Shapes,
      Knife Shapes and P-Shapes.

  --  Short Lead Times - Most standard profiles can be shipped within 24
      hours. Custom profiles can be created in less than 3 weeks.

  --  Value Added Operations - Orbel cuts to length, kiss-cuts, clearance
      notches, and miter cuts for custom frame style gaskets.

  --  Customization - I/O Backplane and D-subminiature gaskets fabricated to
      meet your specific applications.

For more information, visit http://www.orbel.com or call us for a copy of our New Selection Guide (610) 829-5000.

  Contact: Dave Robson (919) 463-7780, drobson@orbel.com
  ORBEL CORPORATION
  2 Danforth Drive / Easton, PA 18045
  610-829-5000 / Fax 610-829-5050 / http://www.orbel.com

Source: Orbel
   

CONTACT:  Dave Robson, +1-919-463-7780, drobson@orbel.com

Web Site:  http://www.orbel.com/

Anametrix Rapidly Signing New Clients and Resellers of InstaVista(TM) Analytics Solutions

Jon Shoff Appointed as Vice President of Sales

SAN DIEGO, July 14 -- Anametrix (http://anametrix.com/), the leader in cloud-based business analytics technology, announced the appointment of Jon Shoff as Vice President of Sales following the acquisition of several new InstaVista(TM) clients and resellers including Cadient, DataSkill, TechnoNet, Joe Media, ReelSnap and Helm Analytics.  Shoff will be responsible for further driving rapid global customer expansion.

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"Anametrix has rapidly been gaining traction in the marketspace, and we are excited to work with the many distributors that have recently come on board," stated Blaise Barrelet, Anametrix CEO.  "Jon Shoff is an analytics industry veteran passionate about helping clients transform data into discernment.  I have witnessed first-hand his dynamic negotiations and channel development while together at WebSideStory and then Visual Sciences.  Jon's sales acumen and leadership will be instrumental in supporting InstaVista(TM) clients and building our $1B company."

Beyond web analytics, InstaVista(TM) offers integrated dashboard views across web sites, social media, mobile, video & audio, attitudinal surveys, search engine marketing (SEM), email, online advertising, and third party sites. When further combined with offline databases including customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP), the resulting interactive and real-time data visualizations  provide corporate decision makers with knowledge for competitive advantage.

Founded in 1981, Dataskill (http://dataskill.com/) is a leading business intelligence, data integration, and software engineering firm serving such clients as Amazon.com, FedEx, Invitrogen, Qualcomm, Wal*Mart, and the US Navy. Nigel Hook, President and Chief Executive Officer, states, "In this era of intense social media influence, the ability to make decisions based not only on what you know, but around what others perceive about your brand is extremely important. Anametrix enables this capability by combining both structured and unstructured data sources into an actionable composite. The fact that InstaVista(TM) is cloud-based, cost-effective, and internationally-flavored makes it all the more appealing."

TechnoNet Group, Inc. (http://technonetgroup.com/) is an established web development company specializing in SaaS (software as a service) and database solutions for worldwide clients in the local government, retail, and healthcare sectors. "Business analytics via cloud computing offers quick data collection and processing at an affordable cost for better ROI," stated Antonio Priore, TechnoNet Group President. "The Anametrix InstaVista(TM) technology offers the most complete understanding of the web 3.0 environment, especially around social networking and mobile computing."

Anametrix offers a flexible pricing model based on business need, allowing customers to try and use InstaVista(TM) cost effectively.  Migration from individual to departmental to corporate-wide deployment is seamless with scalable pricing based on data volumes.

About Anametrix, Inc.

Anametrix, Inc. is a privately funded next generation business analytics company whose InstaVista(TM) solution is delivered via Software as a Service (SaaS).  A high-performance data management infrastructure handles data integration, statistical analysis, and other compute-intensive functions to seamlessly manage online, offline, and multi-channel corporate objectives.  Founded in 2009 by analytics industry experts Blaise Barrelet and Anders Olsson, Anametrix provides cloud-based solutions that allow for quick and precise decision making from the correlation of vast amounts of data including web analytics, social media, search engine marketing (SEM), video & audio, e-mail campaigns, market research surveys, customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Self-directed business insights are readily accessible across organizations, from sales staff to C-level.  For more information, please visit http://anametrix.com/, call (858)558-8230 x333 or email publicrelations@anametrix.com

  Anametrix PR Contact
  NAME: LARISSA SCORS ANDERSON
  PHONE: 858-558-8230 x333
  EMAIL: publicrelations@anametrix.com
  FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/anametrix
  TWITTER: @anametrix

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Source: Anametrix, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Larissa Scors Anderson of Anametrix PR, +1-858-558-8230, ext.
333, publicrelations@anametrix.com

Web Site:  http://www.anametrix.com/

CIW Announces New Certifications

TEMPE, Ariz., July 14 -- Responding to demand from Web developers worldwide, the creators of the CIW certification program have today announced new certifications.

CIW now offers 12 new certifications in Web foundations, design, development and security. CIW has also adopted a new three-tiered hierarchy for its credentials: Associate, Specialist and Professional.

"These are the most popular courses from CIW. Our students will appreciate the separate certifications for the technologies they have mastered, and so will employers," said Malcolm Crowe, Professor at University of the West of Scotland.

The new CIW certification exams will be available at Prometric and Pearson VUE testing locations worldwide by July 30, 2010. CIW's new certifications include:

  CIW Associate certifications
  --  Site Development Associate
  --  Internet Business Associate
  --  Network Technology Associate

  CIW Specialist certifications
  --  Web Design Specialist
  --  E-Commerce Specialist
  --  JavaScript Specialist
  --  Perl Specialist
  --  Database Design Specialist
  --  Web Security Specialist

  CIW Professional certifications
  --  Web Design Professional
  --  Web Development Professional
  --  Web Security Professional

"CIW has led the industry in validating Web-based skills," said Gwen Britton, Senior Product Manager of Information Technology Programs for Western Governors University.

"For years, CIW has helped put people on a lifelong learning path, not a vendor's product treadmill," said James Stanger, Ph.D., President of Certification Partners. "Now, CIW more closely reflects the technologies and best practices that Web experts require to master their profession."

Stanger, CIW's Chief Certification Architect, spearheaded the changes and anticipates more developments on the horizon for CIW, including significant partnerships to further help professionals validate their skills and improve job prospects.

  For more information about the changes to CIW, visit http://www.CIWcertified.com.

  About CIW

Born in 1997, CIW has become the most popular vendor-neutral Web technology education program in the world. Built for the Web industry by the Web industry, CIW courses and certifications are designed using leading technological standards, rather than any one specific software or hardware vendor. CIW's skills objectives have been adopted by corporations, governments and academic institutions worldwide. Subject matter experts design CIW curriculum based on technology-dependent job roles. CIW-certified individuals around the globe have validated their expertise in Web technologies by taking CIW exams. For more information, please visit http://www.CIWcertified.com. CIW is offered by Certification Partners, LLC.

  Jim Koch
  Director of Marketing
  Certification Partners, LLC
  (800) 228-1027
  jkoch@certification-partners.com

Source: Certification Partners, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Jim Koch, Director of Marketing of Certification Partners, LLC,
1-800-228-1027, jkoch@certification-partners.com

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

Salad Match: Online Dating Now on the Menu at Just Salad

NEW YORK, July 14 -- The fresh quick serve concept Just Salad announces the launch of SaladMatch.com, a new online dating platform designed to play cupid amongst the nutrition-minded customer base who frequent Just Salad's New York City and Hong Kong locations. Owned and operated by entrepreneurs Nick Kenner and Rob Crespi, Just Salad is known for attracting young professionals with its wide variety of unique, fresh ingredients, prompt service and upbeat atmosphere.

In 2006, New York Magazine dubbed the original Park Avenue and 51st Street location a "lettuce-based midtown meat market" after plucking polished young single professionals for interviews from the lunchtime queue -and learning of their ulterior motives.

"When we opened the first Just Salad the goal was to fill a void of attractive, healthy and convenient lunch options to the bevy of young professionals working in Manhattan," says Kenner. "SaladMatch is one more way for us to improve the lives of our customers and have a little fun at the same time."

Once users log on and create their free profile, SaladMatch searches its ever-growing database for compatibility based on gender preference, favorite Just Salad location, top five salad toppings, dressing of choice and a special section for users to fill in criteria for their ideal "salad soulmate." Users are presented with a list of possible matches and a place to keep track of their dating schedule. Naturally, users are encouraged to have their first date at their preferred Just Salad location.

To date, Just Salad's main ingredient for success has been their incentive program. In addition to giving loyalty cards to repeat customers, those who reuse the vibrantly colored signature Just Salad bowls in orange, green or white get two free salad toppings - the brand's popular and environmentally-friendly trademark. With the introduction of SaladMatch, Kenner and Crespi continue to build on their foundation that keeps the customers' wellbeing at heart.

SaladMatch is a free online dating service. Sign up at http://www.saladmatch.com. No purchase necessary.

About Just Salad

Just Salad opened its first location on 51st Street and Park Avenue in May 2006 and has since expanded to four additional locations in Manhattan and two locations in Hong Kong, China. The restaurants focus on providing healthy quick lunch and dinner options for everyone from working professionals to families. Founders Nick Kenner and Rob Crespi were named in Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 list of America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs for filling the void of guilt-free, attractive eating options. For more information, visit the Just Salad Web site at http://www.justsalad.com or SaladMatch at http://www.saladmatch.com.

Source: Just Salad
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Baum, jennifer@bullfrogandbaum.com, Bullfrog & Baum,
+1-212-255-6717; or Nick Kenner, comments@justsalad.com, Just Salad,
+1-212-244-1111

Web Site:  http://www.justsalad.com/

NetQin Protects Against Prevalent Spyware on Android Devices

BEIJING, July 14 -- A recent Spyware program running on Android devices results in privacy leakage, warns NetQin Mobile Inc., a leading mobile security service provider. The spyware is disguised as a Tip Calculator. Once the spyware is installed in the target mobile devices, the spyware will send all incoming and outgoing SMS on the system to the designated email address on an hourly basis, resulting in privacy leakage. A variant of the spyware can even overhear the calls of the monitored devices. NetQin has launched NetQin Mobile Anti-virus for Android to protect Android device users from viruses, spyware and malware. The application is available for download at http://www.netqin.com/en/antivirus/download/ .

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The person who is trying to spy on the phone will install the application on someone else's phone. Holding down the Carrot App icon in the "About" page will lead the user to the spy settings.

After entering the default password "spy", the user will then be taken to the spy status settings where they can enter an email address for the spy function. After this is set, the phone will send an email to the entered email address every hour with all the incoming and outgoing texts from the phone.

Sales of Android phones have outsold the iPhone in the first part of 2010, and it makes complete sense that attackers would use this opportunity. With the boom of Android applications, it is likely that other similar programs are being released. To stay protected from such spyware, be sure to install NetQin Mobile Anti-virus software and be cautious when installing an unknown application.

About NetQin

Founded in Beijing in 2005 and backed by leading venture capital firms like Sequoia, Mayfield and Fidelity, NetQin delivers complete mobile security solutions based on "Cloud" security platform, including anti-virus, anti-spam, privacy protection and online virus scan service, to over 5,150 million users worldwide. As a leading player in mobile security, NetQin holds 68% market share in China, and has received several industry awards, including the 2009 China Frost & Sullivan Award for Mobile Security Market Leadership.

Extensive partnership has accelerated the growth of NetQin. The company is the only partner providing anti-spamming service to China Mobile, and is a close partner of China Unicom. As an important partner to Nokia, NetQin products are preloaded on all S60 devices sold in China. NetQin works closely with Huawei mobile software, and has also been recognized as a platinum partner of the Symbian Foundation.

For more information, please visit http://www.netqin.com/ .

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Source: NetQin Mobile Inc.
   

CONTACT: Linda Liu of NetQin Mobile Inc., +86-10-8565-5555,
liuyan@netqin.com

Web site: http://www.netqin.com/
http://www.netqin.com/en/antivirus/download

DROID X By Motorola Lands on the Verizon Wireless Network Tomorrow

Expandable Memory, Advanced Multimedia Features and Outstanding Call Quality: DROID X and 32GB SanDisk microSDHC(TM) Card Available Exclusively at Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., July 14 -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced that DROID X by Motorola will be available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores tomorrow for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

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DROID X by Motorola, the newest innovation on Android(TM) to run on Verizon Wireless' 3G network, does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing, an HD camcorder, 8 megapixel camera, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, and enterprise features and outstanding call quality.  DROID X also comes with loads of memory -- 8 gigabyte (GB) onboard and a 16GB memory card.  For customers seeking the ultimate in storage, the new 32GB SanDisk® microSDHC(TM) card allows customers to expand DROID X's memory to 40GB.  Verizon Wireless is the only retailer that offers customers the 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card.

Customers can take advantage of the 4.3-inch high-resolution screen on DROID X for viewing the latest movies from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video.  Additional features and specifications of DROID X by Motorola can be found at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/06/pr2010-06-22.html.

Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.  DROID X customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan (beginning at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access).  Customers can add the optional 3G Mobile HotSpot service to their DROID X smartphones for $20 per month.  The 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card is available tomorrow for $99.99 when purchased along with the new DROID X or for $149.99 when purchased separately.  In addition, current Verizon Wireless customers who have contracts ending by Dec. 31, 2010, can upgrade to DROID X without penalty.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireless digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

Android Market, Android, Google, Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc.

SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. microSDHC is a trademark of SD-3C LLC.

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Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Danielle McNally, Motorola,
+1-312-613-7021, danielle.mcnally@motorola.com

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

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Atari's Iconic Haunted House Lives Again!

- Original Atari Favorite Re-Imagined for a New Generation; Scares its Way to Wii, Xbox LIVE and Windows PC Download in Time for Halloween 2010 -

NEW YORK , July 14 -- Enter the Haunted House, if you dare. Atari's classic groundbreaking game has returned with more chills, cool new unlockables and plenty of spooky new enemies.  The terrifying fun that lies within Graves Mansion is back as Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, scares up its legendary classic, Haunted House -- re-imagined for a new generation of gamers in celebration of the title's 30th anniversary. Haunted House will take control of Wii®, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC Download this fall, with suspense filled challenges, new chilling environments and more frightful enemies than ever before.

Haunted House pays homage to the classic favorite as players fight for their lives in Graves Mansion as the grandchildren of the original character that disappeared without a trace in the evil mansion over 30 years ago. Chased by pesky poltergeists, haunted by scary skeletons and exhausted from battles with creepy creatures, players are in a goosebump-educing fight to explore the dark and creepy depths of Graves Mansion in search of the four lost pieces of the magical urn.  The player's goal is to reassemble the urn and defend their family's legacy with the aid of mystical tomes, powerful light sources and multiple keys.

"The glowing eyes and mysterious urn of Haunted House still resonates with gamers who made the original franchise a blockbuster hit," says Jim Wilson, President of Atari. "Atari looks forward to introducing a new generation of gamers to the fun and suspense of Graves Mansion and bringing families together with the magic that is Haunted House."

The pick up-and-play arcade-style adventure allows players to jump right in and begin battling for their family's legacy and explore the dark and mysterious levels. An eerie, 3D rich environment of towers, basements and catacombs draws players into the haunted world and cursed story. Find hidden treasures, solve puzzles, fight bosses, and navigate through the spooky mansion and multiple levels on the way to a showdown with Zachary Graves.

For more information, please log onto http://www.atari.com or http://www.atarihauntedhouse.com

ABOUT ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for key platforms, including online (casual, social, MMO), PC, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone, Android and RIM devices).

Atari benefits from the strength of its worldwide brand and its extensive catalogue of iconic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Dungeons and Dragons®, Star Trek).

To play games and get other information please visit http://www.atari.com

© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

ABOUT IMAGINENGINE

ImaginEngine is a leading studio in the development of quality children's titles and casual title software. The ImaginEngine team is known for its award-winning, commercially successful console, handheld, PC and online games. ImaginEngine specializes in creating entertaining family-friendly experiences for kids and adults to enjoy. The studio has shipped nearly 200 titles across major platforms. ImaginEngine is a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, and is located in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit: http://www.imaginengine.com.

Source: Atari
   

CONTACT:  Alissa Bell, Atari,  +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com,
Matt Clark, DKC Public Relations, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com

Web Site:  http://www.atari.com/

Jedi Mind, Inc. Offers 'Master Mind' Available for Sale on New Website

CARDIFF, Calif., July 14 -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com), announced today that Jedi Mind's new application, "Master Mind" is now available for sale on their new, upgraded website. "Master Mind"- the revolutionary gaming application that allows users to play their favorite PC games with the power of their mind. Existing PC games such as World Of Warcraft and Call Of Duty can now be played with the power of your mind, rather than using the traditional computer keyboard and mouse. "Master Mind" allows the user to control the characters in these games to move forward, back, punch, kick, shoot and any other movement available in the game, simply by thinking the command associated with the desired action. The user wears a wireless headset that reads your brainwaves like an EEG device and sends an electrical signal to the USB receiver in the computer, allowing the user to now play all their favorite PC games on the market with the power of their mind.

Annual sales of PC games reached $13.1 billion in 2009, which represents a 3% increase in worldwide PC gaming revenues. With the creation of "Master Mind," which allows the user to play all PC games on the market, Jedi Mind, Inc. expects to capture 3-5% of this existing market, by offering an alternative gaming experience. The Company also expects to sell "Master Mind" through traditional gaming retail stores and through partnerships with some of the biggest gaming software companies in the world.

"We are pleased to offer "Master Mind" as well as our other products, Jedi Mouse and Think-Tac-Toe for sale on our new site," said Brent Fouch, President and CEO of Jedi Mind, Inc. "Our developers have put a lot of work into the website upgrade and we have managed to create a site that is graphic rich but remains clean and easy to navigate," Fouch concluded.

About Jedi Mind, Inc.

Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by our strategic partner, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company creates medical applications and video games that are controlled by the power of your mind.

http://www.JediMindInc.com

Source: Jedi Mind, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jedi Mind, Inc., +1-760-635-2595, Contact@JediMindInc.com

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

Sermo Announces New Client Center with Advanced Mining and Monitoring of Organic Physician Dialog

Life Sciences Clients Now Have a Personalized Lens into Key Areas of Interest

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 14 -- Sermo (http://sermo.com/client), the largest online physician community, today announced the Sermo Client Center. Based on four years of client feedback and built on a new platform, the new Sermo Client Center meets demands for enhanced navigation, mining and monitoring of organic physician dialog. Continually growing with more than 50,000 posts, 1 million comments and nearly 4 million votes, Sermo is rich with physician insights across 68 specialties. The Sermo Client Center provides more options to tap into this intelligence through highly-personalized tracking of key content, an easier-to-navigate user interface, powerful search logic and many other enhancements.

Sermo continues to build on its ability to provide clients with actionable insight while protecting physician anonymity. The company currently works with 10 of the 12 largest pharmaceutical companies and has over 250 clients in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, device, PR, market research, and financial services industries.

"The new Sermo Client Center allows us to follow actual physician conversations and learn what's important to them," said Emily Downward, senior vice president of digital health at Edelman. "With the updates, we can set email alerts to track specific conversations, filter search results, and drill down into content most relevant to our clients' brands. The insights we gain through Sermo aren't available anywhere else and give us a competitive advantage as we develop strategies and programs to engage with different specialties."

Since launching in 2006, more than 115,000 physicians have joined Sermo to discuss a wide range of issues spanning clinical cases, pharmaceuticals, practice management, and healthcare reform. Sermo allows clients to tap into this peer-to-peer dialog to gain market intelligence and increase brand awareness through a variety of products that leverage its social media platform. Beyond the Client Center, Sermo offers targeted surveys, private online focus groups, and client posts that educate and inform MDs across multiple specialties simultaneously.

"The Sermo Client Center is a major leap forward for our clients and for us as a company," said Founder and CEO Dr. Daniel Palestrant, MD. "In 2007, we delivered the Sermo Dashboard, which for the first time allowed companies to observe unsolicited physician discussions. With the new Sermo Client Center, we've made advancements across the board that we believe will change the way companies do research and evaluate physician perceptions."

  New Sermo Client Center offerings include:

  Improved ability to mine content about a brand or area of interest
  --  Search both comments and posts, providing access to 20x more content
  --  Narrow-down and prioritize relevant posts with advanced filtering
  --  Generate customized search results using powerful search logic

  Highly personalized monitoring of peer-to-peer discussions
  --  Receive email alerts based on topics of interest/keywords
  --  Follow discussions and see live updates as new content appears
  --  Save customized search results and share them with colleagues

  Enhanced user experience with easy navigation of key content
  --  Monitor highly personalized content in one place with the Sermo
      Tracker
  --  Find content more quickly with an enhanced design and streamlined
      workflows
  --  Track up-to-the-minute community stats from the Sermo Homepage

  Availability and Pricing

The new Sermo Client Center is available immediately directly from Sermo.  Visit http://sermo.com/client/product/client-center to receive a live demo and the latest pricing information.

About Sermo

Sermo is the largest online physician community, where over 115,000 practicing physicians discuss a wide range of issues from clinical cases to advice about drugs and practice management. By leveraging Sermo's social media platform, clients can tap into unsolicited, peer-to-peer dialog and engage MDs to gain market intelligence and increase brand awareness. For more information, visit http://www.sermo.com/client.

Source: Sermo
   

CONTACT:  Greg Shenk, Sermo, +1-617-500-2310, gshenk@sermo.com; or
Jacquelyn Thrasivoulos, Public Relations, +1-508-881-3109,
jthrasi@comcast.net

Web Site:  http://sermo.com/client

All-New Sermo Brings Major Enhancements to Nation's Largest Online Physician Community

New Sermo Platform Lays Foundation for Growth and New Offerings

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 14 -- Sermo (http://www.sermo.com/), the largest online physician community, today introduced the all-new Sermo with a completely redesigned look and feel and top-to-bottom improvements to how physicians find relevant content, track topics of interest, and participate in discussions with colleagues. More than a year in development, the new Sermo incorporates feedback from thousands of physicians across different specialties and is built on a new platform that lays the foundation for Sermo's next phase of growth.

"For nearly four years, our mission has been the same: Connect and empower physicians to improve patient care," said Founder and CEO Daniel Palestrant, MD. "The new Sermo reflects years of experience and the combined efforts of tens of thousands of physicians working with Sermo to create a new standard for peer-to-peer collaboration and patient care."

To date, physicians on Sermo have driven over 50,000 posts, 1 million comments and nearly 4 million votes. The new Sermo offers enhancements across all areas of the community, including:

  --  A clean, modern user interface with a new look and better organization
      of content.
  --  Powerful tools for searching posts and comments with advanced
      filtering by date, specialty, and category.
  --  Real-time activity updates about topics of interest, personalized for
      each physician member.
  --  Quick navigation links to key content areas such as earning
      opportunities and practice management discussions.
  --  Faster post creation and the ability to add up to 10 images.
  --  New areas for sharing information about events, conferences and jobs.
  --  Increased speed for easier navigation of relevant content.

Since the all-new Sermo was launched, activity in the community has reached record numbers. With the changes, Sermo can also respond to user feedback and introduce new applications more quickly.  Many physician members of the online community have already weighed in on the new Sermo:

"Sermo has been a great place to see/listen to what others are also experiencing - no longer can we just practice medicine. Those of us who are solo practitioners need Sermo to see what colleagues are thinking, etc.  The site that has become even easier to use- Thanks!"

Dr. Lamberson, Family Medicine

"The redesign does look 'cleaner' and more inviting, and there is a sense of familiarity with the website - no doubt related to the fact that it now has more in common with other sites I visit frequently. I look forward to exploring the site in more detail. Thanks for your efforts to make Sermo a positive tool for the physician community."

Dr. Westfall, Family Medicine

"Nice design elements. This will require me to stop back more frequently to see how all this will impact the quality of the posts. Thanks and nice work!"

Dr. Tomblyn, Oncology

"This new version of Sermo is absolutely fantastic. I particularly like the capability of uploading more images. As a cardiologist it will help me tremendously to be able to upload echos, Cardiac CT, Cardiac MR, Nuclear Scans, and Catheterization images."

From al2decho (screen name), Cardiologist

"I love the new Sermo. I hope there is continuous improvement -There is a great wealth of information here - brilliant doctors - wonderful cases!!"

From Photon (screen name), Pediatrics

"I really like the new website. It seems to be easier to navigate and you can get where you want faster. Good work. It is exciting."

From nerbay (screen name) Radiology

For physicians interested in joining Sermo, visit http://www.sermo.com.  You must be a licensed US MD or DO to become a member.

About Sermo

Sermo is the largest online physician community, where over 115,000 practicing physicians discuss a wide range of issues from clinical cases to advice about drugs and practice management. By leveraging Sermo's social media platform, clients can tap into unsolicited, peer-to-peer dialog and engage MDs to gain market intelligence and increase brand awareness. For more information, visit http://www.sermo.com/clients.

Source: Sermo
   

CONTACT:  Greg Shenk, Sermo, +1-617-500-2310, gshenk@sermo.com; Jacquelyn
Thrasivoulos, Public Relations, +1-508-881-3109, jthrasi@comcast.net

Web Site:  http://www.sermo.com/

iPhone 4: Apple's Latest Rocket - the Mission, the Machine and the Launch

YORK, England, July 14, 2010--

    - Apple Continues to Remain at the Forefront of the Smartphone Market
With the Recently Launched iPhone 4.

    In their annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple announced
its inevitable next model in the iPhone range, the iPhone 4 (
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/new-apple-iphone.html), building upon the successes
of the 3GS last summer and the new iPad tablet device that arrived in May.

    With HD video capture, an enhanced 5 megapixel camera and a host of other
new features including the highest resolution display screen ever seen on a
mobile phone, iPhone 4 (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/new-apple-iphone.html) has
proven to be the biggest product launch in Apple's history, and coupled with
the latest iOS 4, boasts over a hundred new features.

    iOS 4 offers better multi-tasking of 3rd party applications, an improved
digital zoom when taking photos plus a tap to focus video feature, to name
just a few of an alleged 100 strong.

    Apple's new software also fully updates the 3GS, renewing the
capabilities of the award winning smartphone of yesteryear. With tariffs
dropping on Apple's 2nd generation iPhone, the 3GS is set to become a budget
alternative to the scarcely available iPhone 4 (
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/new-apple-iphone.html) whilst still offering one the
most powerful operating systems to rival that of Google's Android and Nokia's
Symbian OS.

    Despite its immediate popularity, iPhone 4 has not launched without its
problems however, with stock too few and far between to meet the demand of an
ever increasing market, and an apparent fault with the positioning of the
phone's antenna which causes a noticeable signal drop depending on the way
users grip the handset.

    This issue has sparked heated debate over the recent weeks since the
phone's launch and forced Apple to comment on the situation, suggesting that
covering the phone antenna on any phone would be the same. In iPhone 4's case
this occurs when users cover the black strip in the lower left corner of the
metal band which sees's the signal bars drop as a result.

    Apple claim however that the issue is due to an incorrect formula in the
way the signal bars are displayed on screen; sometimes mistakenly displaying
more signal than the area actually permits.

    Whether this fully explains what many believe to be a design flaw is open
to debate, but an upcoming software update is set to rectify the problem, or
simply purchasing an iPhone bumper (a protective case for the phone) can help
eradicate the issue too.

    None of this seems to have hindered the early success of iPhone 4
(http://www.mobiles.co.uk/new-apple-iphone.html) which is fast becoming the
must have device of 2010. As retailers continue to sell out of iPhone 4 as
soon it hits their stores, and low stock levels set to continue for the next
couple of months at least, Apple will hope to benefit from keeping supply low
and demand high.

    This article was written by Mobiles.co.uk, the largest dedicated-online
mobile phone store. Visit today for the cheapest mobile phone deals
(http://www.mobiles.co.uk/best-deals.html) and the latest top smartphones
(http://www.mobiles.co.uk/smartphones.html). For more information about this
article please email Nick Hill (nick.hill@summitmedia.com) or call
+44(0)1430876876. For sales enquiries, please visit http://www.mobiles.co.uk.

Source: http://www.mobiles.co.uk

For more information about this article please email Nick Hill (nick.hill@summitmedia.com) or call
+44(0)1430876876.

Broadcom Supports Bluetooth® Version 4.0 Across Its Leading Bluetooth Portfolio

Broad Availability of the New Standard will Drive the Adoption of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology for New Applications in Health Care, Fitness, Security and Home Entertainment

IRVINE, Calif., July 14 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that it has gained certification and added support for the recently adopted Bluetooth® Version 4.0 specification across its core BTE Bluetooth stack and industry leading Bluetooth system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions. Broadcom's full qualification makes it one of the first to achieve Bluetooth v4.0 controller and host stack certification, solidifying its continued leadership in Bluetooth technology and dedication to the growth of this technology as it evolves beyond what are perceived to be the traditional Bluetooth use cases of today.

  Highlights/Key Facts:
  --  The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently announced the
      formal adoption of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0, with the
      hallmark feature low energy technology. This final step in the
      specification development process signals to Bluetooth SIG members
      that the Bluetooth SIG Qualification Program is now open for
      qualification of all Bluetooth product types to the Version 4.0
      Specification.
  --  Bluetooth low energy technology opens up new segments for this
      wireless technology including fitness, sports, medical devices,
      security, and home entertainment based on Bluetooth products and
      sensors that are powered from a single small coin-cell battery.
  --  Key features of the Bluetooth low energy specification in the new
      Bluetooth v4.0 standard include:
      --  Ultra-low peak, average and idle mode power consumption
      --  Ability to run for years on standard coin-cell batteries
      --  Low cost
      --  Multi-vendor interoperability
      --  Enhanced range
  --  As a leading supplier of both Bluetooth technology, and a leader in
      combination ('combo') chip products that combine multiple radios in a
      single chip design, Broadcom is in a unique position to drive
      Bluetooth v4.0 technology, further expanding the utility of Bluetooth
      low power devices.
  --  With the latest qualifications, Broadcom enables full-featured
      Bluetooth devices which include the latest low energy technology in
      addition to Bluetooth High Speed, Classic Bluetooth and Enhanced Data
      Rate Bluetooth technology.

  Supporting Quotes:

Craig Ochikubo, Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Wireless Personal Area Networking line of business

"Since the very beginning, Broadcom has been a strong supporter of the new Bluetooth v4.0 standard. Bluetooth v4.0 will enable new applications in health and fitness, remote control and security.  We also anticipate new and innovative uses in PC's, mobile handsets and consumer electronic devices. With the introduction of Bluetooth low energy technology, Bluetooth technology is now expanding into new classes of devices."

  Video:
  Learn more about Bluetooth technology
  http://go.broadcom.com/morewireless

  Subscribe to RSS Feed:
  Broadcom Wireless Connectivity Group
  http://go.broadcom.com/sv2

  Other Supporting Resources:
  Broadcom's Bluetooth Solutions
  http://go.broadcom.com/bCA

  About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.

Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, holds more than 4,050 U.S. and 1,650 foreign patents, and has more than 7,900 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to new applications that Bluetooth v4.0 will enable and new uses for Bluetooth in PCs, mobile devices and consumer electronic devices. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with adding Bluetooth v4.0 to chip and software solutions, include but are not limited to:

  --  the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
      Broadcom's Bluetooth enabled solutions for mobile applications;
  --  trends in the wireless networking markets in various geographic
      regions, including seasonality in sales of consumer products into
      which our products are incorporated;
  --  the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;
  --  the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume
      sales;
  --  our ability to timely and accurately predict market requirements and
      evolving industry standards and to identify opportunities in new
      markets; and
  --  competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
      availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and
      the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.

Additional factors that may cause Broadcom's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the list that can be found at http://www.broadcom.com/press/additional_risk_factors/Q22010.php.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

  Contacts
  Trade Press:                              Investor Relations:
   Jessica Sandifer                         T. Peter Andrew
                                             Vice President, Corporate
  Public Relations Representative            Communications
  949-926-8008                              949-926-5663
  jsandifer@broadcom.comandrewtp@broadcom.com

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CONTACT:  Trade Press, Jessica Sandifer, Public Relations Representative,
+1-949-926-8008, jsandifer@broadcom.com, or Investors, T. Peter Andrew, Vice
President, Corporate Communications, +1-949-926-5663, andrewtp@broadcom.com,
both of Broadcom Corporation

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

'The Other Guys' Lets Facebook Users and Moviegoers Decide on Host City for 'The Other Premiere'

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 14 -- In anticipation of the nationwide release of Columbia Pictures' The Other Guys, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, in theaters August 6th, the film will make its World Premiere in New York City on August 2nd. But the fun won't stop there.

The movie will have another premiere -- "The Other Premiere" -- and moviegoers can help decide where it will be. Beginning today, moviegoers can go on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/otherguysmovie and vote in a poll to decide which Other City will host The Other Premiere. Ferrell and Wahlberg will attend the red carpet event in the winning city on August 5th.

The 20 candidate cities are Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa/St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC. On August 2, Ferrell and Wahlberg will announce the winning city.

Commenting on the announcement, Adam McKay, director of The Other Guys, said, "We've all had those moments when we've had to watch some other guy be the cool guy. But your city can be the cool city. Get on Facebook and vote, and we'll bring The Other Premiere to you."

In The Other Guys, NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are the baddest and most beloved cops in New York City. They don't get tattoos - other men get tattoos of them. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You've seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and eyes closed. They're not heroes - they're "the Other Guys."

But every cop has his or her day and soon Gamble and Hoitz stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to touch that could turn into New York City's biggest crime. It's the opportunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff?

The Other Guys stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, with Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Adam McKay and written by Adam McKay & Chris Henchy, the producers are Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jimmy Miller, and Patrick Crowley.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment
   

CONTACT:  Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations of Sony
Pictures Entertainment, +1-310-244-7142, steve_elzer@spe.sony.com

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

WidePoint Subsidiary ORC Participates in Successful Demonstration of FiXs Solution for Military Credentials and Access Cards

First comprehensive demonstration that authenticates and validates Personal Identity Verification compliant, federated credentials, and military Common Access Cards to any location Government Executives Attending Conference confirm importance of success in meeting requirements for secure information sharing between government and trading partners

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE Amex: WYY), a specialist in wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions, today announced that WidePoint's subsidiary Operational Research Consultants, Inc. (ORC) participated with the Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems (FiXs) and several FiXs member companies in a successful demonstration and test of a unique open and interoperable solution to authenticate and validate smartcard-based federated identities. This capability specifically targets military personnel, vendors and partners at U.S. military bases around the world. Demonstration of the solution, which includes mobile hand held authentication stations, was recently conducted at the Identity Protection Management Conference in Minneapolis.

FiXs is a not-for-profit Federation of commercial companies, government contractors and not-for-profit organizations. ORC is a FiXs-Certified Credential Issuer and provides administrative and production security services for FiXs.

FiXs member companies ORC, Data Systems Analysts (DSA), and Intellicheck Mobilisa conducted the demonstration alongside the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), which issues the Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC).  The demonstration successfully proved electronic authentication and validation of the various credentials at both the DMDC Defense National Visitor Center (DNVC) and FiXs authentication stations (static and mobile), confirming the achievement of a long sought interoperable security solution. The solution demonstrated is operational throughout the DoD and can be implemented in DoD and the FiXs certified authentication applications and work stations via certified FiXs members and existing applications.

A DNVC authentication station was used to read and authenticate CACs and FiXs certified credentials, enabling personnel to use fingerprints, photographs and other information to quickly verify any user via an authoritative source. This real-time, on-line demonstration showcased a system that can significantly reduce costs and increase security at the base perimeter and beyond.

WidePoint CTO, Daniel E. Turissini commented, "The successful demonstration was simple, straight forward and response times were excellent." Turissini further added, "We were also pleased to introduce the integration of the Intellicheck Mobilisa hand held authentication station to the FiXs solution, enabling robust and secure identity checking at any perimeter access point.  This added feature allowed the ability to bring needed security and reliability to multiple access points at each of the 200+ military bases around the world."

The current deployment of the Intellicheck Mobilisa stations currently at over 80 bases coupled with the FiXs capability provides an opportunity for the accelerated installation of a cost effective system easily scaled across the full spectrum of DoD facilities.  The combined DoD/FiXs solution offers the only enterprise-wide capability to electronically authenticate and validate the identity of approximately 3.5 million CAC holders and potentially over 40 million dependants, retirees, contractors, vendors and trading partners holding an approved credential.

Dr. Michael Mestrovich, president of FiXs, said, "This marks an important milestone for the adoption of federated identity authentication services.  As FiXs and other federations are able to certify and accredit various federated applications and services, communities of interest across the nation will be able to leverage trusted federated identity credentials required for decisions applying to both physical and logical access to resources, data and facilities used for protecting critical infrastructure assets, businesses and the public."

About FiXs

Founded in 2004 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, the Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems (FiXs) is a 501-c-6 not-for-profit Federation of commercial companies, government contractors and not-for-profit organizations. The FiXs network is a secure, scalable system that provides trusted, interoperable identity verification and credential authentication for network users accessing a range of government and commercial facilities. The FiXs network meets federally-mandated requirements, supports physical and logical access applications, and integrates with an organization's existing personnel system, while leveraging the network's economies of scale. For more information, visit http://www.fixs.org

About WidePoint

WidePoint is a specialist in providing wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions utilizing its advanced information technology products and services. WidePoint has several wholly owned subsidiaries holding major government and commercial contracts including, Operational Research Consultants, Inc., iSYS, LLC, Protexx, Advanced Response Concepts Corporation and WidePoint IL. WidePoint enables organizations to deploy fully compliant IT services in accordance with government-mandated regulations and advanced system requirements. For more information, visit http://www.widepoint.com/.

Safe-Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the company's financial condition or results of operations; (iii) the company's growth strategy and operating strategy; (iv) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (v) the risk factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC. The words "may," "would," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend" and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the risk factors disclosed in the company's Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the SEC.

  For More Information:

  Jim McCubbin, EVP & CFO                   Brett Maas or Dave Fore
  WidePoint Corporation                     Hayden IR
  7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 520        (646) 536-7331
  McLean, VA 22102                          brett@haydenir.com
  (703) 349-2577
  jmccubbin@widepoint.com                   Daniel Turissini
                                            ORC
                                            (703) 246-8550
                                            turissd@orc.com

Source: WidePoint Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Jim McCubbin, EVP & CFO of WidePoint, +1-703-349-2577,
jmccubbin@widepoint.com; or Brett Maas, brett@haydenir.com, or Dave Fore, both
of Hayden IR, +1-646-536-7331, for WidePoint; or Daniel Turissini of ORC,
+1-703-246-8550, turissd@orc.com

Web Site:  http://www.fixs.org/

Alloso Technologies Launches New Mobile Business Intelligence iPhone App for Hospitality Industry Using MicroStrategy Mobile

Provides Hotel Managers and Executives with Real-Time Visibility into Revenues and Expenses

MCLEAN, Va., July 14 -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Alloso Technologies has launched its new iPhone app for the hospitality industry using MicroStrategy Mobile. Alloso Technologies is a software development and consulting company providing hoteliers and the hospitality industry with solutions to help them manage and improve the performance of their portfolios.

Alloso's new iPhone app displays an information dashboard that enables hotel managers and executives to access real-time information, including P&L data, budget comparisons, revenue segments, expenses, and links to guest reviews. Using MicroStrategy Mobile, Alloso was able to quickly and easily extend its Web-based Portfolio One system to the iPhone. Alloso's clients now can access the information they need to make proactive business decisions while away from their desktop computers.

"Our new iPhone app is the first of its kind for the hospitality industry, and we are delighted to offer our clients advanced tools to help them enhance their business performance," said Jon Gorman, CTO of Alloso Technologies. "Our clients see real value in having the ability to access their business data anywhere in the world, and at any time. As a result of the positive response to the iPhone app, we are also considering the development of an iPad app."

"MicroStrategy Mobile enables companies to build and deliver cutting-edge mobile solutions that can transform the way they work," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. "With access to business information around the clock, users are always connected and ready to make time-sensitive business decisions with analytically-based data insights."

About Alloso Technologies

Alloso Technologies is a leader in innovative software development and consulting to hotel management companies and asset managers. Alloso is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. More information about Alloso Technologies is available at http://www.alloso.com .

About MicroStrategy

Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology.  MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day.  Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) is available at http://www.microstrategy.com.

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Mobile, and MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries.  Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

  MSTR-G

  Contact:
  Wende Cover
  MicroStrategy Incorporated
  703-770-1646
  wcover@microstrategy.com

Source: MicroStrategy Incorporated
   

CONTACT:  Wende Cover of MicroStrategy Incorporated, +1-703-770-1646,
wcover@microstrategy.com

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

Piperlime is the Newest Partner for Project Runway

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14 -- Piperlime, the online shop known for the freshest styles in shoes, apparel, handbags and jewelry, is the newest retail sponsor of Lifetime's Project Runway for season 8.  The series is hosted by Heidi Klum and features 17 aspiring fashion designers competing to debut their collections during New York's fashion week and win the chance to launch their own line.

  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100323/NY73925LOGO )
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"Project Runway captures the heart of fashion lovers everywhere.  We cheer on the contestants, watch the celebrity judges and are inspired by the styles," said Jennifer Gosselin, General Manager of Piperlime.  "Piperlime is excited to be part of this celebration of creativity."

As part of the collaboration, Piperlime has redesigned the series' "Accessories Wall" by painting it their signature green and loading it with fashionable accessories for the designers to choose from to complete each challenge.  They will also feature a shopable version of the "Piperlime Accessories Wall" on piperlime.com, giving customers a chance to buy the items featured on the show.

"We love shoes.  We adore accessories.  So it is especially meaningful that this partnership showcases that part of our brand's heritage," Gosselin continued.

Each week, Piperlime will also have exclusive video content from Project Runway, offering behind-the-scenes insight from each week's challenge winner.  The season's winning designer will have a chance to design and sell an exclusive collection on piperlime.com.

"Piperlime always manages to find the best styles from the best brands.  We've been in love with the site since it launched so the partnership with Project Runway was a natural fit," said Lance Still, EVP of Promotions and Integrated Marketing for The Weinstein Company.  "We are thrilled that Piperlime accepted the invitation to join us for season 8."

The new season of Project Runway debuts on Thursday, July 29th at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime.

About Piperlime

Launched in October 2006, Piperlime is an online boutique that inspires customers with a fresh and unique mix of products, brands and price points.  Exclusive contributions from guest editors including celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe keep customers in fashion and in the know.  Visit us at piperlime.com.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names.  Fiscal 2009 sales were $14.2 billion.  Gap Inc. operates about 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan, Australia, and Ireland.  In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.  For more information, please visit gapinc.com.

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Source: Piperlime
   

CONTACT:  Jen Rivas, Piperlime Public Relations, +1-415-427-5338,
jen_rivas@gap.com, or Jill Borkan, Alison Brod Public Relations,
+1-212-230-1800, jill@alisonbrodpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.piperlime.com/
http://www.gapinc.com/

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Lancaster County

17 Cell Sites Enhanced as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Pennsylvania Wireless Network

LANCASTER, Pa., July 14 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced 3G technology was activated on 17 cell sites in Lancaster County that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With 3G speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

This 17 cell site enhancement is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive innovation and extend its 3G wireless network - the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing.  It is also part of AT&T's ongoing investment to build the broadband networks in Pennsylvania that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.  From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Pennsylvania wireless and wireline networks was more than $725 million.

"During the past several years, we've made substantial private investments to provide our customers in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania with access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania.  "We remain committed to working with our federal, state and local leaders to help create a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest in Pennsylvania."

"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the central and eastern Pennsylvania. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."

AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with and enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.  Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available in 2010 and 2011 on a market by market basis as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.

To find out more details about AT&T in the Lancaster County area, please visit one of these retail locations:

  --  2233 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
  --  Park City Mall, 117 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA

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

About AT&T

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Adam Cormier of AT&T, +1-203-506-5456, acormier@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Woven Shoulder Bags - The Latest Fashion Trend to Turn Back to Nature

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Abizark.com released a set of woven shoulder bags at its online store bagsok.com on July 11th, which is said to cater to customers' desire to embrace nature and enjoy nature. It seems to be a new fashion trend in 2010.

It's a non-fading fashion trend to wear handbags all the time. But something distinct has come out this summer, 2010. "Nature-friendly" has become a heated topic in the field of fashion, and delicate woven shoulder bags have furnished people with the chance to turn back to one more countryside and nature-inspired background. With this new trend, Bagsok decided to display styles of woven shoulder bags without hesitation.

Operated by BizArk Service Ltd., http://www.bagsok.com/ is an online bag store, which provides various kinds of women's bags, men's business bags, laptop bags, and other kinds of handbags. It pays much attention to fashion trends, trying to offer the most popular bags for customers. This time, it has got the point!

"Nature-friendly products are more and more popular with the development of social economy, and the use of woven shoulder bags has been regarded as one of the latest fashion trends to go back to nature, to embrace nature and to enjoy nature!" said Denny Hampton, the Marketing Director of http://www.bagsok.com/ .

In addition, a frequenter of Bagsok responded to the release of woven shoulder bags: "The woven bag style trend embraces both the totes, satchels and also clutches in order to design chic pieces for all events. There's no excuse for passing by the latest handbag trends offered by Bagsok, which would jazz up our wardrobe in the blink of an eye. Instead of staying away from the one-of-a-kind stylish designs, it's important to make sure that you have at least a few of them in your accessories treasure chest."

Compared to the heavy and more prominent leather bags, the woven styles (find them on the website of http://www.bagsok.com/pages/6/woven-bag.html ) seem to pamper people with much more comfort. Perhaps this is another reason that explains their popularity apart from their nature-oriented characteristic.

Besides, "fashion" always means not only "popular", but also "time-bound." As for woven shoulder bags, will they fade soon within a transient period?

About Bagsok.com

Bagsok.com is an online bags store devoted to Fast Fashion concepts in the bag market by providing continuously updated quality classic and trendy handbags, luggage, business bags, etc. The extremely low prices of $9.90 let customers enjoy value added products. http://www.bagsok.com/ is one of the online stores operated by BizArk.

About BizArk Service Ltd.

BizArk is an international trading company that provides all-in-one E-commerce solutions & services for online stores, specializing in website construction, network marketing, website monitoring & security as well as support service. http://www.abizark.com/index.html .

  For more information, please contact:

   Shirley Julie
   Tel:   +1-718-880-7850
   Email: service@bagsok.com
   Or through Live Chat on http://www.bagsok.com/

Source: BizArk Service Ltd.
   

CONTACT: Shirley Julie, +1-718-880-7850, or service@bagsok.com, or
through Live Chat on http://www.bagsok.com/

Web site: http://www.bagsok.com/
http://www.abizark.com/index.html

Love is a Battlefied. It's Time to Arm Yourself

Innovative New Website CheaterAlert.com Creates Network to Expose Cheating Spouses

LOS ANGELES, July 14 -- Cheaters Beware! Amongst the wave of digital age technology, CheaterAlert Inc. launches their innovative new website which vows to catch cheating partners. Driven by the first-ever relationship registry, the anonymous and free site enables members to find out if their lover is faithful, check on potential partners, share stories, and inform friends about deception.

"I think society is sick and tired of seeing sex scandals everywhere they turn," explains CheaterAlert spokesperson Chanel Khursigara, "Most people know a friend or family member who has been hurt by these cruel and unfaithful acts which is why we created CheaterAlert.com, to help put an end to this unnecessary suffering."

Simple and effective, the website allows users to register their relationships, allowing others to anonymously report on a partner's behavior, if necessary. Not only is the site for those who already hold suspicion against their partners, but those in 'healthy' relationships are also urged to join as information about partners can be sent by others. Merging their one-of-a-kind registry with exclusive content, CheaterAlert.com provides endless features including lifestyle articles, professional expert advice and personal testimonials.

About CheaterAlert Inc.

Using today's most groundbreaking social media and internet technology, CheaterAlert Inc. was created in 2009 by two women who were involved with the same man simultaneously. Armed with wisdom gained in their experiences, they decided to turn their negative situation into a positive and create a website that would assure others did not fall into relationships with cheating spouses. Growing at an extraordinary pace, the company is determined to helping men and women of any age avoid the trials and tribulations of cheating.

Source: CheaterAlert Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Dominic Friesen, dominic@bridgeandtunnelcomm.com, or Steve
Hughes, Steve@bridgeandtunnelcomm.com, both of Bridge and Tunnel
Communications, +1-310-246-0943, for CheaterAlert Inc.

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

GES Acquires a Factory Automation Software Company in India from Japanese Semiconductor Equipment Company

Infotek, a leader in software engineering applications for semiconductor, solar and FPD domains, will provide GES with full-range of engineering capabilities to address customer requirements globally.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 14 -- Global Equipment Services, Inc. (GES), announces they have completed the acquisition of Infotek, a 30 engineer India based equipment automation software division of WINS Ltd., a Japan based semiconductor equipment provider. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

GES Infotek (as the new division will be known), located in Trivandrum, India, brings extensive experience in the Semiconductor and Solar PV manufacturing and equipment automation domains with a base of over 400 man years of experience covering all leading programming languages. In addition to industrial automation, GES Infotek brings experience with computer vision and image processing, embedded systems, robotics, digital consumer and media solutions and human-machine interface (HMI).

According to Dr. Dan Maydan, GES board member and semiconductor industry and technology luminary, "GES has been growing rapidly with significant customer engagements in the SEMI, FPD and Solar PV markets. This strategic acquisition of Infotek provides GES with exceptional software engineering strength to complete their existing design engineering, contract manufacturing and field service capabilities.

Infotek currently offers two products for the SEMI SECS-GEM market.  FabSip provides SEMI standard communication library to provide seamless integration of FAB equipment and software control systems. FabEasy is a comprehensive SECS communications simulator product.

HMI solutions have been key to Infotek's business with projects completed for FPD systems, Defect Tracking systems, Equipment Control Software Framework, Automated Inspection systems, Wafer tracking and Sorting systems, plasma processing systems, and Die Bonders. These projects have included computer vision and image processing, embedded solutions and PLC system programming.

About GES:

GES allows OEMs and end users in the Semiconductor, Solar, FPD and related industries to expand their capabilities, increase profitability and improve customer satisfaction through a unique outsourcing model. GES provides high-quality, low-cost equipment design engineering, contract manufacturing and field engineering services to customers worldwide. Founded in 2006 in San Jose, CA, GES has operations in Viet Nam, Japan, Taiwan, China, and India.  http://www.geservs.com

  GES Contact:
  Chuck Noe
  +1 408-441-0682
  chucknoe@geservs.com

Source: Global Equipment Services, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Chuck Noe of GES, +1-408-441-0682, chucknoe@geservs.com

Web Site:  http://www.geservs.com/

NTT Europe Announces its OpSource-Powered Cloud Solution

LONDON, July 14, 2010--     NTT Europe (http://www.eu.ntt.com/en/index.html), an ICT solution partner
and wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation
(http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html )(NTT Com), today announced that
it is leveraging OpSource's cloud capabilities, the NTT Com Global IP
Network and NTT Com data centre infrastructure to offer an enterprise-grade,
public cloud solution to its customers in the European market. OpSource
(http://www.opsource.net/)is a leading company in cloud and managed hosting
solutions.

    NTT Europe's OpSource Cloud is a public cloud offering powered by
OpSource. It provides enterprises the ability to rapidly build and deploy
their own cost-effective and scalable IT environment, easily managed via a
self-service portal from anywhere in the world. As an ICT solution partner
NTT Europe's main focus is on providing customers with propositions that meet
all of their business needs from a global network infrastructure, application
management, systems integration and managed hosting to virtualization
solutions or content delivery.

    NTT Europe's OpSource Cloud offering is an extension of the company's
suite of Cloud Computing and Virtualization Services based on the VMware
virtualization platform. Satisfying the immediate needs of a public cloud
offering for enterprise customers in Europe, this service offering
complements NTT Europe's private cloud, known as Global Virtualization
Services. NTT Europe's OpSource-powered Cloud is built to run
enterprise-class software as a service (SaaS) and web applications, and is
ideal for customers who are developing applications or seeking flexible
solutions to deploy computing power on demand.

    "We are very excited to offer OpSource's market-leading technology as the
new public cloud service to our customers, as this demonstrates our
commitment to providing them with a complete and highly competitive portfolio
of hosting options and solutions," said Masaaki Moribayashi, Managing
Director of NTT Europe. "With NTT Europe, our customers can be assured we
have the products and services to meet their ICT solution needs and that we
are continuing to invest in the latest platforms and technologies to deliver
the quality and comprehensiveness they have come to rely on."

    "The OpSource Cloud combines the flexibility, availability and community
of the public cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise
needs," said Treb Ryan, CEO, OpSource. "By pairing OpSource Cloud's
technology with NTT Europe's secure data centre infrastructure, companies can
take advantage of a solution that is not only powerful and completely
reliable but scalable, removing any remaining barriers to enterprises
adopting cloud computing today. We are pleased to work with NTT Europe and
look forward to seeing what companies accomplish with its new Public Cloud."

    For more information please visit:
http://www.eu.ntt.com/en/products/data-centre-services/hosting-service/cloud-
computing-and-virtualization-services.html

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this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)

    About NTT Europe

    NTT Europe is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of NTT
Communications which is the global data and IP services arm of the Fortune
Global 500 telecom leader, Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (NTT).
NTT Europe is responsible for business in the EMEA market and provides a
world-class Tier-1 Internet backbone, secure closed networks, security,
system integration, network and application management, managed hosting and
global content delivery services with partner companies globally. For
additional information, please visit http://www.eu.ntt.com.

    About NTT Communications Corporation, please visit
http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html

    About OpSource

    OpSource provides cloud and managed hosting solutions that
enable businesses of all sizes to accelerate growth and scale operations
while controlling costs and reducing IT infrastructure support risks. More
than four hundred Software-as-a-Service ISVs, cloud platform providers,
carriers and enterprises rely on OpSource's expertise, experience and agility
to operate high-availability, business-critical hosting environments. Its
industry-leading Application Operations service goes beyond traditional
hosting by providing application management, change management, performance
management and application optimization. OpSource Cloud(TM) is the first
cloud to bring together the flexibility, availability and community of the
public cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise
demands. Founded in 2002, OpSource is SAS 70 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1 and
European Safe Harbor certified and has operations in California, Virginia,
UK, Ireland, and India. For more information, please visit
http://www.opsource.net

Source: NTT Europe

For further details, please contact: NTT Europe, European Marketing, EuropeanMarketing@ntt.eu; UK Media Agency: Joseph Thomas / Josh Turner / Chris Brawley,   Brands2Life, Tel: +44(0)207-592-1200, ntteo@brands2life.com

Camcorder Redefined: Sony Debuts World's First Consumer Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder

SAN DIEGO, June 14 -- Following the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading Handycam® product line, Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder.

The new NEX-VG10 is the world's first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handycam camcorder to feature an extra-large Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor.

"The NEX-VG10 takes Sony's Handycam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isn't possible with conventional consumer video cameras," said Andy Bubala, director of Sony's camcorder business.  "With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound."

Sony's NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Handycam® Camcorder is equipped with the same Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor used in the "NEX-5" and "NEX-3" digital cameras and compatible with the high grade "E-mount" series of smaller, lighter lenses optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF.  It is also compatible with a wealth of "A-mount" interchangeable lenses used by Sony's existing alpha DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter (sold separately), including award winning Sony G Lenses and Carl Zeiss® branded lenses.

Coupled with Sony's powerful BIONZ® processor, the camcorder's Exmor(TM) APS HD CMOS sensor realizes high resolution video and 14 megapixel still images. Approximately 19.5 times bigger than the standard sensor found in conventional camcorders, the APS HD CMOS sensor enables an extremely shallow depth of field.  This allows videographers to achieve cinematic results with stunning background defocus (bokeh).  Users can also enjoy DSLR-quality photo capture with features like Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight, and Anti Motion Blur, as well as catch fast action sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to seven fps.

The NEX-VG10 can capture full 1920x1080 high definition video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray Disc(TM) media.  It also comes with an E-mount 18-200mm lens optimized for video shooting that offers a powerful 11x optical zoom in addition to a silent auto-focus system and Optical Steadyshot(TM) image stabilization with Active Mode for superior versatility.

Satisfying the needs of serious videographers, sound quality matches the stellar imaging performance of the NEX-VG10.  Its Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone uses advanced processing algorithms to combine signals from four individual microphone capsules.  The result is exceptionally clear stereo audio with high directional response, allowing videographers to capture more sound from their subject and less background noise.  The camcorder also features dedicated inputs for optional external microphones and headphones to monitor sound levels.

The camcorder's TruBlack(TM) technology brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to its 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD(TM) swivel display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions.  The LCD is supplemented by a high-resolution adjustable electronic viewfinder that helps framing, monitoring and capturing clear images.

Compact and easy to handle, the NEX-VG10 gives videographers the flexibility of a removable lens with the ergonomics and operability of a Handycam camcorder.  An intuitive jog dial and hotkeys make it easy to navigate menus and adjust shooting parameters, including full manual control of Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain and White Balance for professional results.

Dual accessory shoes (Alpha Hot Shoe/Universal Cold Shoe) allow for many still photography and video accessories, such as the ECM-CG50 shotgun microphone and external flash lighting.  There's also a choice of rechargeable battery options, including the NP-FV100 that provides up to 315 minutes of continuous HD shooting (may vary), and a specially designed soft carrying case.

Included with purchase as a download voucher ($99 value), Sony Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 video editing software includes powerful tools for video compositing, color correction and sound mixing to produce cinema-quality HD movies with ease.  You can also share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc(TM) media, or upload to the web - all from one simple program.

The NEX-VG10 accepts both Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM)) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media. Users can record up to four hours of high definition footage (1920x1080, FH mode) when using the 32GB memory card.

Sony's Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX offers an industry leading 30MB per second transfer rate, which means Handycam users can upload video clips in a fraction of actual playback time.

Price and Availability

The NEX-VG10 will be available in September for about $2,000 and presales on http://www.sonystyle.com will begin July 14.  They will also be available at Sony Style® retail stores and at authorized dealers nationwide.

Source: Sony Electronics
   

CONTACT:  Rachelle Arcebido of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-4155,
rachelle.arcebido@am.sony.com; or Lorena D'Amato of Paine PR, +1-212-613-4918,
ldamato@painepr.com, for Sony Electronics Inc

Web Site:  http://www.sony.com/news
http://www.sonystyle.com/

Ubiquity's Patented IP Backhaul Technology Has Accomplished What No Other Live Traditional HD Broadcast Has Done In History

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 13 -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation has developed the world's first broadcasting platform to deliver a live High Definition broadcast while using an IP backhaul to screens big and small. Ubiquity Broadcasting's IP Backhaul technology, which includes a wi-fi connection, motion graphics, commercials, replays, and a telestrator, was demonstrated live in June 2010 at the Sponsor Me Ala Moana Bowls contest in Honolulu, Hawaii. The surf contest was broadcast and distributed by Ubiquity over the Internet, on Time Warner Oceanic Cable, on the iPhone, iPad, and other mobile devices simultaneously. Ubiquity is the first in the world to use a telestrator to stream real-time replays to the iPhone and iPad. Ubiquity currently has 8 broadcasting patents centered around the next generation of broadcasting, termed an IP backhaul. This game changing broadcast has now set the stage for Ubiquity to license its intellectual property and its patented IP backhaul technology.

Not only did Ubiquity perfect an IP backhaul, but they were able to successfully in-lay commercials, motion graphics, instant-replay, and the use of a telestrator within the broadcast. Most broadcasters will not attempt an IP backhaul. For Ubiquity to successfully broadcast a live event using an IP backhaul with the added risk of instant replays, motion graphics, and commercial elements that are usually only found on traditional television broadcasts, is nothing short of amazing. This ground-breaking broadcasting technology has set the bar for the broadcasting industry while providing a live silk stream to broadcasters with no buffering.

CEO Chris Carmichael said, "We are the first in the world to accomplish this new way of broadcasting. We have spent the past 9 years patenting the methodology and perfecting the necessary technology for Ubiquity's IP backhaul broadcast. No other broadcast in history has used an IP backhaul in-laid with motion graphics, streaming commercials, and a telestrator for real-time replays." During the contest Chris Carmichael showed the world's first IP backhaul streaming live on both the iPad and iPhone simultaneously during Time Warner Oceanic Cable's broadcast to their station.

Dean Luke, Time Warner Oceanic broadcast coordinator said, "The broadcast was a total success. Time Warner Oceanic Cable is proud of the product that has come from Ubiquity's IP backhaul." He went on to say, "I was originally reluctant to use Ubiquity's technology since it had never been done before, but we went with it because there was no fiber in the broadcast area. I am happy we did. This was a great broadcasting experience, and has truly opened doors for us and others in the future."

Ubiquity's IP backhaul technology provides a direct IP stream to broadcasters eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, and costly fixed fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul broadcasters are afforded the flexibility and mobility needed to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast. Ubiquity's technology also allows for further distribution on all digital media screens (mobile, television, digital cinema, and Internet) simultaneously, and gives ease of use to the end user. New distribution points like Apples iPad and iPhone, and other mobile devices such as the Droid, create more eyeballs for broadcasters, which in turn bring more advertising dollars to their broadcasts. With Ubiquity's game changing technology viewers can now watch the same HD stream they are accustomed to at home, in the palm of their hands. Ubiquity's VP Connie Jordan said, "Ubiquity's IP backhaul allows people all over the world to view live broadcasts anywhere anytime by landing on mobile media devices such as the iPhone and iPad." Chris added, "It is all about empowering the end user and delivering a rich experience. This is what the world of broadcasting has been waiting for."

XXL Champion Makua Rothman said, "Watching the contest on my new iPad at the contest was just like being in my living room watching it on my TV. I hope all contests use this technology in the future."

Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts and webcast, said, "To be able to stream with such clarity to the iPhone and iPad is second to none. This is better than anything out there"

Ubiquity continues to bring the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life by broadcasting live events in HD simultaneously to all digital screens and digital devices using their patented IP backhaul technology. By raising the bar and setting the new industry standard for broadcasting, Ubiquity has opened the door to major broadcasting networks, sports broadcasters such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and others who are looking for a better way to broadcast simultaneously, in HD. Ubiquity's technology is easily integrated with broadcasters existing equipment and allows for broadcasting from anywhere in the world. Ubiquity's IP backhaul technology has now forever changed the landscape of broadcasting, and the way broadcasting will be done in the future.

  About:

  Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation

Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent.  With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society.    In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events.  The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit http://www.ubiquitybc.com

Sponsor Me

Sponsor Me is a digital Multi Media Company with its roots in action sports. Sponsor Me is creating contest opportunities for rising athletes in action sports like surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivered to mobile devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS.  For more information please visit http://www.sponsorme.tv.

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers, mobile communication devices, and portable digital music and video players, as well as sells various related software, services, peripherals, and networking solutions. The company sells its products worldwide through its online stores, retail stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers, resellers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it sells various third-party Macintosh, iPhone, iPAD, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals through its online and retail stores, and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store.

Time Warner Oceanic Cable

Time Warner Cable (TWC) makes coaxial quiver. The company is the #2 US cable company, after Comcast, with operations in 28 states. TWC has about 14 million basic cable subscribers, mostly consumers, including about 9 million digital video customers. It provides broadband Internet access to about 9 million customers primarily through ISP Road Runner. The company also offers VoIP digital phone service to about 4 million customers in conjunction with Sprint Nextel.

  CONTACT:

  Marty Appel Public Relations
  100 W 57 St
  New York NY 10019
  PH: 212 245-1772
  FAX: 212 245-6353
  http://www.AppelPR.com

Source: Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Marty Appel Public Relations, +1-212-245-1772 or Fax,
+1-212-245-6353, http://www.AppelPR.com

Web Site:  http://www.ubiquitybc.com/
http://www.sponsorme.tv/

OG&E Selects Communications, Field Inventory and DMS Partners for Smart Grid

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 13 -- OG&E, Oklahoma's largest electric utility, recently announced that it has selected Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) to build a private wide area network (WAN) to support its smart grid implementation.  The company also announced the choices of Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., to conduct a complete inventory of its distribution network from substation to smart meter and the ABB Group to provide a distribution management system (DMS) for the program.

"We're glad to have these industry leaders on board for our program.  Smart grid technology will benefit our customers, our employees and our shareowners," said Ken Grant, Managing Director of OG&E's smart grid program.  "It will enable us to make better use of our existing infrastructure and help our customers use their power more wisely."

The announcements came after detailed competitive bidding processes to provide these critical elements of OG&E's Positive Energy® Smart Grid program, which was launched in Norman, Okla., earlier this year.  The program was approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on July 1, for full deployment across OG&E's service territory during the next three years.

Wide Area Network

Alcatel-Lucent will work with OG&E's WAN team to build a multi-tiered communications network across the utility's 30,000 square mile service territory.  The network will include a 6.0 gigahertz, point-to-point microwave backbone system, plus a 3.65 gigahertz point-to-multipoint layer.  The WAN will transport two-way data traffic from smart devices on the power delivery distribution system to enable real-time automation and advanced metering. It is a core element of the overall smart grid communications network that supports automation devices on the electricity distribution system, the local area network of smart meters, and any smart devices in customer homes or businesses.

"OG&E wants its customers to have access to detailed energy usage patterns so they can make more informed decisions on usage," said Walt Paskowski, Vice President of Sales for Strategic Industries for Alcatel-Lucent.  "As a leader in utility network transformation, we are helping OG&E build a powerful network that has the bandwidth to carry real-time consumption information essential for consumers to make smart choices."

Field Inventory

Osmose has teams already in the field in Oklahoma, conducting a comprehensive inventory of OG&E's facilities on the distribution system to update, validate and correct any errors in its geographic information system (GIS) mapping system.  The inventory will provide an accurate model to be used in the deployment of the DMS.

According to Grant, the deployment of smart grid equipment is the perfect opportunity to update OG&E records to increase the reliability and efficiency of the system.

"A smart grid is powered by data-intensive information systems.  The focus on verifying and optimizing the accuracy of this data demonstrates OG&E's commitment to making their smart grid deployment as effective as possible.  Osmose is pleased to provide our GIS and fieldwork experience as an important element in bringing smart grid capabilities to OG&E and their customers," said Jeremy Sadler, Director - Technical Sales for Osmose.

DMS

OG&E's smart grid will include Network Manager, which is ABB's DMS product.  The DMS is a centralized control system for processing data collected on the smart grid communications network.  It will be used by operators to monitor, control and greatly improve the effectiveness of OG&E's distribution system.

The DMS includes advanced tools to monitor and control the distribution network, locate and isolate faults, prepare switching orders, regulate voltage and optimize the flow of reactive power to reduce losses and reduce energy demand during peak demand periods.

"Network Manager is an ideal platform for modern control centers to effectively manage and improve the performance of their electric network," said Salim Khan, senior vice president and general manager of ABB Network Management, North America. "We look forward to our partnership with OG&E on this strategic smart grid project to improve energy efficiency and system reliability."

"These tools will help to improve reliability and reduce the demand for power generation on the system, contributing to the company's goal to delay the building of another fossil fuel power plant until at least 2020," said Grant.

OG&E is Oklahoma's largest electric utility, serving more than 775,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. OG&E is a subsidiary of Oklahoma city-based OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE:OGE), which also is the parent company of Enogex LLC, a midstream natural gas pipeline business with principal operations in Oklahoma.  More information is available at http://www.oge.com.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 15.2 billion in 2009 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent's blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

Founded in 1934, Osmose provides professional grade inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation services for aging T&D infrastructure. Osmose also provides utility data solutions and pole engineering services - from GIS related surveys for network connectivity and joint use to pole loading analysis for make-ready design and regulatory compliance. With more than 75 years of diverse experience and learning as a foundation, Osmose proudly serves America's utilities as they manage aging infrastructure and build tomorrow's intelligent utility.  More information is available at http://www.osmoseutilities.com/.

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs over 117,000 people. The company's North American operations, headquartered in Cary, NC, employ about 12,000 people in 20 manufacturing and other major facilities. More information is available at http://www.abb.com.

Source: OG&E
   

CONTACT:  OG&E, Brian Alford, +1-405-553-3187, after hours,
+1-405-553-8593, alfordbt@oge.com; or Alcatel-Lucent, Denise Panyik-Dale,
+1-908-582-4897, Denise.Panyik-Dale@alcatel-lucent.com; or Osmose Utilities
Services, Inc., Jeremy Sadler, +1-315-385-3806, jsadler@osmose.com; or ABB
Group, Bill Rose, +1-919-807-5743, bill.rose@us.abb.com

Web Site:  http://www.oge.com/
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/
http://www.osmoseutilities.com/
http://www.abb.com/