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Service Release by Palo With Significantly Improved Performance

FREIBURG, Germany, June 23, 2010--     Jedox publishes an important service release for the Open Source Business
Intelligence Software Palo 3.1.

    Palo for Excel 3.1 SR and Palo Suite 3.1 SR are now available for
download, under http://www.jedox.com. The service release 1 improves
performance as well as stability of Palo. Especially the performance of
calculation within a cube and data driven analysis (ABC-, Top Ten -Analysis)
was remarkably accelerated.

    Palo the most recognized Open Source BI Solution for planning, analysis
and reporting, clearly distinguishes itself from other Open Source BI
providers by its In-Memory technology and the ability to "write-back" into
the OLAP - Cubes. Palo is the only Open Source BI application that covers
planning, budgeting and forecasting. Hence a modified interoperation with
Open Source BI Products by Pentaho and Jaspersoft was implemented.

    Palo is available in 2 versions: Palo for Excel and Palo Suite.

    Palo for Excel is suitable for scenarios in which a central planning-,
analysis-, and reporting application is to be installed in any department.
Palo Suite however, suits businesses, whenever Palo is to be rolled out
companywide as the central planning-, analysis-, reporting application.

    About Jedox

    Jedox, headquartered in Freiburg/Germany, with a subsidiary in France, is
one of the leading suppliers of Open Source-based Business Intelligence and
corporate performance management solutions in Europe.

    Palo for Excel extends planning, analysis and reporting processes with
Excel to a cost efficient BI Solution, whilst the Excel User Interface
remains.

    The Palo Suite contains all the Jedox standard applications, accommodates
the entire range of BI and Corporate Performance Management requirements
including planning, budgeting and forecasting, and is fully web-based.
Companies successfully using Palo solutions include Bayer, Clariant, Nycomed,
Otto Group and Vodafone.

    (c) 2002-2010 by Jedox.

   
    Leif Mergener
    Marketing Manager
    Jedox AG
    Tel: +49(0)761-151-47-214
    M@il: leif.mergener@jedox.com

Source: Jedox AG

Leif Mergener, Marketing Manager, Jedox AG, Tel: +49(0)761-151-47-214, M@il: leif.mergener@jedox.com

Leading Swedish ICT Research Institute Releases Unique Game for iPhone

STOCKHOLM, June 23, 2010--     Sweden's Interactive Institute has released a unique, experimental audio
game for iPhone. iSpooks: The Manor is an adventure game where the sound is
the primary gameplay driver. The game, over 200 MB large, has a surprising
lack of graphics. Instead, nearly all the effort has been put into over a
thousand sound clips, utilizing the latest in technology, to create a complex
game world of sound.

    'Sound is incredibly effective in enhancing a game experience since it
triggers emotions. Games like this encourages the player to make an inner
picture of the game world which we believe give a richer game experience',
says Mats Liljedahl, researcher at Interactive Institute.

    iSpooks takes place in a haunted house. The player has to solve a mystery
via interaction with the resident ghosts. The over 30 ghosts live in a
meticulously designed house, faithfully rendered in 3D. But, and here's the
catch, if your not alert you'll miss all this graphic richness.

    'iSpooks has raised some eyebrows because of its size over 200 MB, and
yet the player view looks like something from a 70'a Atari game. Most of our
effort has gone to designing the vast array of sound clips with extensive use
of binaural recording, cutting edge technology and always with the sound in
focus.' says Nigel Papworth, lead game designer.

    As well as the new use of technology, iSpooks also boasts some novel
interaction ideas. The iPhone can play multiple sound files simultaneously,
which is imperative in order to convey the mood, environment, events and
objects in the iSpooks game world. The sound-scape, composed at any one time
of up to five different sound sources, is manipulated and controlled in
real-time by a game engine that is unique for a mobile platform.

    The Interactive Institute's Sonic Studio has for a number of years
explored sound for information and experience in ICT and media applications.
iSpooks: The Manor is a result of research designed to test the limits for
using sound as a gameplay driver.

    The game: http://www.ispooks.com

    Interactive Institute: http://www.tii.se

    Interactive Institute Sonic Studio: http://www.tii.se/sonic

    Images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/interactiveinstitute/sets/72157623594470102/

    Download: itunes.apple.com/app/ispooks-the-manor/id376555310?mt=8

    Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkka_b0MC6Y

Source: Interactive Institute

Contact: Nigel Papworth, game designer, +46-70-622-79-00; Mats Liljedahl, software designer, +46-070-540-58-88; Sofia Larsson, communication officer, +46-70-381-02-12

thePlatform Expands Video Publishing Support for Wide Range of 'Over-the-Top' Services

Enables Customers to Publish Video to IP-Connected Set-Top Boxes, TVs, Blu-ray Players and Online Services From Companies Including Boxee, DivX, Free Stream Media, Mitsubishi, LG, Roku, Samsung, Syabas, TiVo, Toshiba, VUDU, VIZIO and Others Company to Provide Support for Google TV When New Service Launches

SEATTLE, June 23 -- thePlatform, the leading white-label video publishing company, announced today that its video publishing system can enable customers to publish video across a wider range of popular over-the-top (OTT) services and IP-connected set-top boxes, TVs and Blu-ray Players. With a decade of experience managing cross-platform video publishing initiatives for leading media and entertainment companies, thePlatform outlined its intent to help customers leverage the expanding number of IP-connected home entertainment systems, including the upcoming Google TV platform.

According to The Diffusion Group's (TDG) report, Broadband-Enabled TV: Evolution of OTT Hardware Platforms, more than 360 million households worldwide will own the components necessary to enjoy OTT video services on their TVs by 2014 - across games consoles, Blu-ray Players, hybrid set-top boxes, Internet set-top boxes, media-centric PCs, and networked digital TVs. Today, thePlatform enables hundreds of media companies to publish and monetize billions of professionally produced video views annually across PCs, TVs and mobile phones. While the majority of the video managed by thePlatform is now delivered to PCs, thePlatform expects that mix to shift dramatically in the coming years with the advancement of more IP-connected devices in the home and more video-centric mobile devices.

"Media and entertainment companies are looking well beyond today's PCs and conventional set-top-boxes to reach their audiences," said Ian Blaine, CEO of thePlatform. "At the end of the day, our customers produce and distribute compelling video that they want to monetize, and it's our job to alleviate the complexity to make that happen across any device or platform. Our support for these OTT services is just the beginning, and we look forward to assisting our customers' efforts across any number of next-generation, IP-connected devices."

"Boxee's mission is to create the best experience for enjoying TV shows, movies, and video from the Internet on a TV, no matter what the source," said Avner Ronen, CEO and co-founder, Boxee. "This new relationship with thePlatform means that media and entertainment companies can now easily add Boxee as a distribution point to expand their audiences and generate more revenue from advertising and rentals/purchases."

mpx Beta Publishing Profiles, Feeds Service, and Player Development Kit: Support for OTT

Unlike other video management systems, thePlatform's mpx Beta allows customers to upload multiple media files simultaneously and easily distribute video to websites, mobile phones and other IP-connected devices with a few simple clicks. For example, thePlatform was the first online video publishing company to introduce a profile for the newly released Apple® iPad(TM) back in February of this year. Today, the company unveiled publishing profiles for several new OTT platforms and stated its readiness to support publishing profiles for Google TV when that service launches.

mpx Beta uses a unique and highly efficient, non-linear "publishing profile" approach that considers a video's destination point first - in effect, reversing the common workflow for video publishing. Once configured, this "smart publishing" methodology automates the required steps for video management, including file creation, transcoding, thumbnail generation and more. In the end, this intuitive design eases video publishing requirements, simplifies the process, and makes the system more accessible to a broader set of users.

In addition, customers can use thePlatform's Feeds Service to deliver video into various playback environments and thePlatform's Player Development Kit (PDK) to build their own HTML5- or Flash-based experiences for consumers.

With today's announcement, thePlatform has enabled premium video management and publishing to the following OTT services, catering to the varying software and hardware offerings by each:

  --  Boxee, Inc. (video service and upcoming Boxee Box by D-Link) with
      details at http://www.boxee.tv;
  --  DivX, Inc. (IP-connected consoles, TVs, Blu-ray Players and more) with
      details at http://www.divx.com;
  --  Free Stream Media Inc.'s FlingoTV(TM)  (upcoming video service) with
      details at http://www.flingo.tv;
  --  Roku, Inc. (line of Roku players) with details at http://www.roku.com;
  --  Syabas Technologies (upcoming popbox) with details at http://www.popbox.com;
  --  TiVo Inc. (line of IP-connected boxes including the TiVo Premiere)
      with details at http://www.tivo.com;
  --  VUDU Inc. (line of VUDU-enabled TVs and Blu-ray Players from LG,
      Mitsubishi, Samsung, Toshiba, and VIZIO) with details at http://www.vudu.com.

thePlatform currently provides online video management services to numerous programmers, leading media companies, and five of the top cable TV service providers in North America. In order to support the increasingly complex needs of customers to manage cross-platform video publishing, thePlatform provides robust customer support, including professional services, account management, and industry-leading 24/7 technical support.

Additional details about thePlatform and its cross-platform solutions can be found at http://www.thePlatform.com.

About thePlatform

thePlatform(TM) is the leading white-label video management and publishing company. Media companies rely on thePlatform as their open, central hub for managing, monetizing, and syndicating billions of professionally produced video views annually. The company's services provide unmatched versatility for designing and supporting video businesses on PCs, mobile, and TV. Customers include: Associated Press, Big Ten Network, Cablevision, Canwest, CBC, CBS College Sports, CNBC, Comcast, Corus Entertainment, Cox Communications, ExerciseTV, Fox Sports Network, HIT Entertainment, NBC Local Media, PBS, PBS KIDS Sprout, Rogers, Sony BMG, Starz Play, Time Warner Cable, Travel Channel Media, and numerous others. With a 10-year history of service, thePlatform is an independent subsidiary of Comcast based in Seattle, Wash. For more information: http://www.thePlatform.com.

All product and service names listed in this release remain property of their parent companies and do not indicate official support or endorsement for thePlatform or its products and services.

Source: thePlatform
   

CONTACT:  Jeremy Pemble, jeremy@jlmpartners.com, or Val Petrova,
val@jlmpartners.com, both of JLM Partners, +1-206-381-3600, for thePlatform

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

Maytag® and Clorox® Present '70s and Fireworks Night with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field

First 10,000 Fans Will Receive '70s Style 'White Socks' and Clorox Laundry/Bleach Tips, Plus a Chance To Win A Maytag® Bravos® Laundry Pair

CHICAGO, June 22 -- Maytag® and Clorox are joining forces on June 23 for '70s night at U.S. Cellular field in support of keeping white socks white for all Chicago White Sox fans. The first 10,000 game attendees will receive Maytag, Clorox and White Sox branded '70s style, white tube socks with black stripes. Fans can also talk with laundry experts from Maytag and Clorox at the booth near the ballpark entrance to get tips on how to care for whites and other laundry challenges.

"Maytag is pleased to partner with Clorox to share our combined laundry knowledge with consumers for a special night at the White Sox game," said James Bartley, director of strategic alliances for Whirlpool Corporation. "We know many of our consumers who depend on Maytag® appliances, also depend on Clorox products for great results and we look forward to opportunities like these that allow us to interact and offer a little laundry guidance."

To kick off the game, the Maytag® Repairman Clay Jackson, along with the Clorox bleach bottle mascot, will throw out the game's first pitch at 7:10 p.m. CST. The Maytag® Repairman will also greet fans at the booth, along with Maytag® and Clorox laundry experts who will be passing out laundry guide booklets full of tips and tricks from Clorox. These tips will come in handy for fans who struck out with a few stains on their shirt, like ketchup and relish, while watching the game.

And, to remember this night spent with friends and family at the ballpark, fans can have their photo taken in the Maytag® and Clorox '70's style photo booth.

"Clorox is delighted to participate in this Chicago White Sox game with Maytag," said Kara Lemke, marketing manager for Clorox Bleach. "At Clorox we've been helping to keep white socks white for years, even before the '70's, so it makes a lot of sense to provide free white tube socks to 'Sox fans."

The White Sox promotions team will pick three fans at random to compete in a '70s music dance off on the dugout during the game for a chance to win a Maytag® Bravos® high efficiency top load laundry pair. The Bravos® laundry pair features a high capacity that accommodates up to 18 pounds of laundry per load, superior cleaning performance to remove tough everyday stains and is energy efficient as the pair uses 67 percent less energy and 70 percent less water as compared to pre-2004 conventional top-loaders.

For more information and tickets, visit http://www.whitesox.com and for more information on Maytag and Clorox, visit http://www.maytag.com and http://www.clorox.com.

About Maytag Brand

For more than a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's unequaled tradition of quality production and unrivaled performance continues to thrive. Exceptionally durable, commercial-grade components are found in all Maytag brand appliances - including Maytag® Performance Series front-load and Maytag® Centennial® top-load washers and dryers; Maytag® Gemini® double-oven range; Maytag® Ice2O® French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator, the first of its kind with external ice and water; and Maytag® Jetclean® dishwashers. Maytag brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, 73,000 employees, and 69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on any Maytag brand appliance, visit http://www.maytag.com/.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2009 revenues of $5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; GreenWorks® natural cleaners; Brita® water-filtration systems; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. With approximately 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $77 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2009, the foundation awarded $3.6 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $7.8 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com

Source: Maytag Brand
   

CONTACT:  Trish Taylor, Peppercom for Maytag Brand, +1-269-923-8104,
ttaylor@peppercom.com; David Kellis, Clorox, +1-510-271-2252,
david.kellis@clorox.com

Web Site:  http://www.maytag.com/

World Cup Fans: Free De-Vuvuzela PC App Released for PC from Stardock, Developer and Publisher of Upcoming Elemental: War of Magic PC Game

- Stardock developers pause on game development, create app to drown out vuvuzela horn on their PCs, then go back to game development; App Available Now -

PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 22 -- Attention World Cup fans! Sick of listening to the sound of horns during the World Cup? The Devuvzelator is here! Stardock, developer and publisher of upcoming strategy game Elemental: War of Magic, has released a new, free app for World Cup fans streaming the matches on their PCs. The Devuvzelator is the only "run it and done" solution for cancelling out the sound of the popular vuvuzela horn heard during World Cup matches and requires no installation  (http://www.stardock.com/labs/devuvuzelator/.)

"We're huge soccer fans at Stardock and want to be able to enjoy the World Cup matches without the sound of the Vuvuzela," said Jeff Bargmann, Chief Architect at Stardock. "This is by far the simplest de-vuvuzela app for the PC, just click it and go. That said, go U.S.A.!"

Stardock's next PC title, Elemental: War of Magic, is currently under development and will be released on August 24 alongside a novel, "Elemental: Destiny's Embers," published by Random House and written by the game's executive producer and CEO of Stardock, Brad Wardell.

Neither the game nor the novel feature soccer. No soccer players were harmed during the creation of this application.

About Stardock

Stardock is one of the world's leading developers and publishers of PC games and desktop software.  Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire, the highest rated and best selling PC strategy game of 2008 as well as the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Object Desktop, WindowBlinds, and a host of other programs for customizing the Windows experience. Learn more about Stardock by visiting http://www.stardock.com.

Media Contact: Stephanie Schopp, Tinsley-PR for Stardock, 310 985 3873, stephanie@tinsley-pr.com

Source: Stardock
   

CONTACT:  Stephanie Schopp, Tinsley-PR for Stardock, +1-310-985-3873,
stephanie@tinsley-pr.com

Web Site:  http://www.stardock.com/

The Next Thing From VEVO is 'The Next Wave' With Schick Hydro(TM)

VEVO partners with Schick Hydro(TM) to launch exclusive channel to showcase new music

NEW YORK, June 22 -- VEVO, the web's leading premium music video and entertainment service, announced today that it is partnering with Schick Hydro(TM) to launch its first channel dedicated to showcasing emerging artists across all music genres.

The music discovery channel is branded "The Next Wave presented by Schick Hydro," and will feature up-and-coming artists at both major and independent record labels affiliated with VEVO and its many content partners. Every other week, VEVO and Schick will refresh the channel to deliver new videos and playlists, along with editorial support and promotions that expose fans to new music and talent. As part of the program, Schick will offer free MP3 downloads of music from the channel's featured artists in July.

"VEVO was created, in part, for music fans to explore and discover new artists, in addition to those they already know and love," said Rio Caraeff, President and CEO, VEVO. "VEVO's close relationships with artists and record labels give us an early opportunity to hear new music, which we can then introduce to passionate music fans through compelling and exclusive programming. 'The Next Wave' is an innovative partnership with Schick Hydro that will give a voice to today's emerging talent."

"Schick Hydro is a truly innovative product that demands similarly inventive marketing platforms like this new VEVO channel," said Dan Kinton, Senior Brand Manager for Schick. "Just as VEVO is reinventing the music experience for listeners, Schick Hydro has introduced cutting-edge technology that dramatically improves the shave experience for men.  We're committed to refreshing men's experiences by reaching them at their passion points and providing an unexpected benefit -- whether it's a surprisingly hydrating and comfortable shave, or a new music experience."

"The Next Wave, presented by Schick Hydro" will launch with original programming from electronic pop band Passion Pit. The Boston-based band filmed several exclusive videos promoting both the channel and their first single "Sleepyhead," (from their Columbia Records debut Manners).

"We're honored to be a part of Schick Hydro's 'The Next Wave' channel on VEVO that will be featuring our new video for 'Sleepyhead,'" said Ian Hultquist of Passion Pit. "As huge music fans, we're happy to be involved with anything that helps expose people to new and emerging artists."

MEC:Access, the Entertainment and Sports Partnership arm of MEC, developed the marketing platform with VEVO for Schick, connecting the brand directly with the target's passion for music.

Visit http://vevo.com/channel/the-next-wave/143  to view "The Next Wave channel presented by Schick Hydro."  Additionally, the exclusive programming will be available on each featured artist's channel on VEVO and VEVO on YouTube.

About VEVO

VEVO is the web's number one premium music video and entertainment service with over 1.1 billion worldwide streams and nearly 60 million unique visitors in the U.S. and Canada each month. VEVO's programming is made available across the VEVO Network, which includes VEVO.com (the service's marquee destination site), VEVO on YouTube, and a VEVO-branded embedded player. The service also serves as a syndication platform for additional internet destination sites, including AOL and CBS Interactive Music Group, expanding the reach of the VEVO Network across the worldwide web.

VEVO was created in partnership by Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and the Abu Dhabi Media Company. It is operated independently by a dedicated management team with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and San Francisco.

Explore VEVO at http://www.vevo.com Journalists/Bloggers can stay updated on VEVO news at http://www.twitter.com/VEVO_Media

About Schick-Wilkinson Sword

Schick-Wilkinson Sword, a leading manufacturer of razors around the world, is a division of Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information on shaving and Schick® Hydro(TM), visit http://www.schickhydro.com.

Source: VEVO
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer L. Press of VEVO, +1-212-331-2226,
jennifer.press@vevo.com; or Kristen Whisenand of OutCast PR, +1-415-345-4751,
kristen@outcastpr.com, for VEVO; or Melle Hock of Edelman, +1-212-642-7793,
melle.hock@edelman.com, for Schick Hydro

Web Site:  http://www.vevo.com/
http://www.schickhydro.com/

AT&T Statement on iPhone 4 Availability

DALLAS, June 22 -- AT&T is on-track to deliver iPhone 4 to customers who preordered the device on June 15.  We look forward to offering iPhone 4 to all other customers beginning Tuesday, June 29, when it goes on sale in all AT&T sales channels.

  Here are a few guidelines for customers buying iPhone 4 from AT&T:
  --  Preordered for home or business delivery:  iPhone 4 will begin
      arriving this week for customers who preordered.  We'll send an email
      when each order has shipped.
  --  Preordered for store delivery: AT&T retail representatives will begin
      calling customers this week to let them know their iPhone 4 is
      available for pick up in store.
  --  Retail purchase (no preorder):  AT&T plans to have iPhone 4 inventory
      - available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last -
      on June 29 in its retail locations, at http://www.att.com, and in business
      sales channels.  As inventory sells out, AT&T will offer the
      convenient option of purchasing iPhone 4 and having it delivered to a
      home or business or an AT&T store.  As always, customers will receive
      an email once their order is placed, and again when it ships.

To help customers stay up to date on iPhone 4 activities and important information, AT&T will post a series of videos beginning early this week at http://www.facebook.com/att. The videos will be informative and packed with customer-friendly tips and instructions around order fulfillment, iPhone 4 activation, inventory and - importantly - the new MicroSIM unique to iPhone 4 devices.

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.

For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTVbrands. 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.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Mark Siegel of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1803,
mark.a.siegel@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

New Fashion Brand Seeks Charity Partners to Benefit from Proceeds

-Launching Summer 2010, Bold Girlz Seeks To Empower and Spotlight Amazing Teens-

NEW YORK, June 22 -- Bold Girlz is a new fashion brand that strives to encourage teen girls to embrace their inner beauty and give back.  But, it's more than just fashion. The Bold Girlz website is an ambitious undertaking that will feature stories of girls each month being BOLD in areas of Sports, Music, the Arts and most importantly, Community Service.   There will be four categories Brave, Original, Loving, and Daring. The teens will be able to re-post these stories on Facebook and share them with friends -- creating a social networking buzz.

Each month Bold Girlz will also spotlight a non-profit and donate 10% of its proceeds to it that month.  BOLD Girlz is seeking qualified non-profits (with valid 501c3 status) that were founded by girls or benefit women and girls.  Organizations that are grassroots in nature and can show strong teen or college girl support will be favored over larger corporate non-profits.

"The marketing strategy is clear," says founder, Cheryl Beck. "We want our marketing dollars to go to benefit women and girls' causes.  Other apparel companies have taken a similar approach to giving back to charity, but no other fashion brand is focused on highlighting and empowering girls.  Bold Girlz also seeks to sponsor teams of girls that are raising money for charities. We will provide free t-shirts for them to wear during fundraising events (i.e. Walk-a-Thons, etc.) as well as support them with entry fees (up to $250.00). Contest winners on the website will also win donations for their chosen charity."

For more information visit: http://www.boldgirlz.com

To submit an inspiring story or to learn more about the Bold Girlz non-profit program contact: stories@boldgirlz.com

ABOUT US

Bold Girlz, a division of Bold Brands, Inc., is the fashion brand that empowers teen girls to give back.  Launched in the summer of 2010 by founder Cheryl Beck of NYC, Bold Girlz strives to promote girls talents as well as their inner beauty- and to give them fashion choices that show the world who they really are and what they stand for. 10% of proceeds support causes benefitting women and girls.

Source: Bold Girlz
   

CONTACT:  Kerry Gillick-Goldberg, +1-516-455-3179,
kerry.gillick.goldberg@gmail.com

Web Site:  http://www.boldgirlz.com/

Bringrr Launches New Accessory to Help Users Remember to Take Their Cell Phones

Inexpensive and easy-to-use device ensures users never leave their cell phone behind again

NEW YORK, June 22 -- For most of us, it's a given that we sometimes drive off and forget our cell phone, leaving it at home, at the coffee shop, or at work. It is a frustrating fact of life and, when it happens, we have to turn around and get it or live without our phone for the day. With the launch of a new product called Bringrr, today the chances of forgetting or losing your cell phone have been greatly reduced.

Bringrr is an amazingly simple product that provides you with the reassurance that you have your cell phone with you or with a reminder that you left it behind. It works in any car and with any phone that has Bluetooth capabilities. All you have to do is plug it into your car's power port or lighter outlet and pair it with your cell phone. Once the car has started, Bringrr searches for your cell phone to confirm that it is in the car. If the phone is found, Bringrr sends out a short, reassuring auditory confirmation and its light will turn blue. If your cell phone is not detected, Bringrr will send out an auditory warning and its light will turn red.

Cell phones are an increasingly integral part of our lives, used not only for calls but for everything from e-mail to social networking to GPS to photography. That's not to mention the tens of thousand of applications available for smart phones. Surveys show that 80 percent of consumers admit that occasionally forgetting their phone is a problem. Thirty percent of consumers said they would pay $30 to solve that problem, ensuring that the "phone reminder" accessory category, represented by Bringrr, will be a growing one.

"In today's fast-paced mobile lifestyle, leaving your cell phone behind is something that everyone can relate to, particularly me," commented Rob Enderle, president and principal analyst of the Enderle Group. "Bringrr has developed a simple device that gives its users an added safety net, helping to assure their critical cell phone is with them when they drive away. This is one of the few technologies that actually provides me (and possibly a CEO who runs a company named after a fruit) with one less thing to worry about; a forgotten phone."

  Features

  --  Works with any Bluetooth-enabled phone
  --  Works with any vehicle that has a lighter outlet or car power port
  --  Includes auditory and visual functions that either confirm or deny the
      presence of your phone in the vehicle
  --  Doesn't require additional software on your phone
  --  Has a one-time setup and easy pairing process
  --  Offers an optional power port that can charge your phone

  Pricing and Availability

Bringrr will be available in mid-July 2010 at http://www.bringrr.com. MSRP is US$35.

About Bringrr

Bringrr is an innovative consumer electronics company headquartered in New Hampshire. Started in 2009 by James Logan, Bringrr is dedicated to developing new and simple accessories geared at helping consumers improve their day-to-day lives. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Bringrr, please contact info@bringrr.com. Bringrr products are available at http://www.bringrr.com.

  Media Contacts

  Kenn Durrence
  The Hoffman Agency
  (408) 975-3097
  kdurrence@hoffman.com

  James Logan
  Bringrr Systems, LLC
  (888) 944-8222
  jlogan@bringrr.com

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CONTACT:  Media, Kenn Durrence of The Hoffman Agency, +1-408-975-3097,
kdurrence@hoffman.com, for Bringrr; or James Logan of Bringrr Systems, LLC,
1-888-944-8222, jlogan@bringrr.com

Web Site:  http://www.bringrr.com/

Panasonic Introduces the Essential Travel Carry-On

RP-HC700 Noise Canceling Headphones Reduce Outside Noise By 92% for Ultra Travel Comfort

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 22 -- As the summer travel season kicks into gear, Panasonic introduces the perfect travel companion, RP-HC700 noise canceling headphones, which reduce outside noise by 92% (22dB at 200Hz*). They are designed to filter out background noise by generating a signal of the opposite phase to effectively cancel it.  Additionally, the headphones reduce low frequency noises such as the drone of a plane's engine or a loud air conditioning unit.  The noise-canceling feature can also be switched off to allow the user to converse or to reduce background noise by virtue of the headphone's comfortable insulated housing.  When the noise canceling effect is off, the headphones can still be used as normal headphones.

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"Whether used to block out sound while on an aircraft or to create a tranquil environment so you can enjoy your music, these new headphones are up to the challenge," said Tom Hantson, Panasonic's national product manager. "With the RP-HC700 noise canceling headphones, even a crowded flight feels like a private flight."

These comfortable headphones feature large, 40mm drivers with Neodymium rare-earth magnets for pure, natural sound reproduction and a well-rounded response that keeps the bass pumping without overwhelming the music. The ultra thin diaphragm is made from natural fiber bio-cellulose which has the sound velocity advantages of both aluminum and titanium, along with the warm, delicate sound that a paper diaphragm provides.  Trebles are sparking clear, and bass notes are deep and rich.

Boasting ergo-design earpads made of soft, high-grade synthetic leather, the RP-HC700 headphones provide long listening comfort.  Thanks to their swivel mechanism they conveniently fold for compact storage and come with a protective carrying case, making them ideal for travel. They operate on one AAA Alkaline battery and have a frequency response of 8Hz - 22kHz.

The RP-HC700 noise canceling headphones are currently available, with a suggested retail price of $199.99.

  *RMS sound pressure levels

  About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.  Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs.  Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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CONTACT:  Martha Whiteley (Panasonic), +1-201-348-7781,
martha.whiteley@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe),
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

Web Site:  http://www.panasonic.com/

Mushkin Enhanced Announces Callisto deluxe(TM) SSD Series

Solid State Drive increases performance to 50,000 IOPS

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 22 -- Mushkin Enhanced, (http://www.mushkin.com), a global leader in high-performance computer products, announced today the release of a new solid state drive series, Callisto deluxe(TM). The Callisto deluxe Series offers new improvements that increase the drives' IOPS (input/output operations per second) to up to 50,000.

"The Callisto deluxe SSD Series is Mushkin Enhanced's finest hour in a long tradition of high-performance, high-reliability flash storage products. Gamers, enthusiasts and even casual users will appreciate the considerable performance advantage this iteration of SSDs offers." - Brian Flood, Mushkin Enhanced director of product development.  Boasting read speeds of up to 285MB/s and write speeds of up to an impressive 275MB/s, the Callisto deluxe Series is equipped with the industry-acclaimed Sandforce SF-1200 controller.  The Callisto deluxe Solid State Drive is available immediately online at the Mushkin Enhanced website as well as our other online partners, and is backed by a 3-year warranty and an industry-leading support staff.

  Part Numbers:
  MKNSSDCL60GB-DX - 60GB Callisto deluxe(TM) SSD

  MKNSSDCL120GB-DX - 120GB Callisto deluxe(TM) SSD

  MKNSSDCL240GB-DX - 240GB Callisto deluxe(TM) SSD

  About Mushkin Enhanced

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, Mushkin Enhanced provides performance-enhanced computer products to users worldwide. Mushkin Enhanced products include a line of enhanced power supplies and complete selection of memory upgrades for desktops, notebooks and servers. Since the company's founding in 1994, Mushkin Enhanced has received numerous awards and commendations for quality, reliability and technical excellence. For nearly 15 years, Mushkin Enhanced has been dedicated to helping overclockers, gamers, IT managers, digital artists and mobile professionals enhance their computing experience by providing reliable, high-performance products.

Source: Mushkin Enhanced
   

CONTACT:  Wade Shiflett, Marketing Director of Mushkin Enhanced,
1-800-596-1868

Web Site:  http://www.mushkin.com/

Borders Offers Best eReader Values on Market -- Company Bundles $20 Gift Card with Purchase of Kobo eReader

Company introduces application for the iPhone and the iPad

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 22 -- Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) today announced that the Kobo eReader will now be bundled with a $20 Borders gift card, and double Borders Bucks that can be used towards a future Borders purchase. At $149.99 the Kobo is among the lowest priced eReaders available, and bundled with the gift card, delivers the best eBooks value available today.

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Borders also announced the availability of the Apple app for the iPhone and iPad mobile devices, and to celebrate, Borders is offering customers a free coffee in its Seattle's Best Coffee cafes when they show the Borders eBooks application on their iPhone or iPad. The gift card and free coffee offers are good for a limited time.

The Apple app offers the ability to browse and buy over a million eBook titles. Readers can also search by title, author, topic or keyword and enjoy automatic bookmarking, print quality resolution, smooth transitions between pages and chapters, and customized fonts and type sizes. The Apple app is available for free http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_ereaderapps.

These moves support the company's digital strategy, part of its commitment to transform the Borders brand. Borders' eReader devices were announced earlier this month as a key component of the company's overall digital strategy, which includes a device neutral philosophy and commitment to offer up to 10 devices by the end of 2010.

According to consumer research conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, high prices continue to be a barrier to eReader adoption, despite significant interest in purchasing over the next few years. The same research has identified the consumer sweet spot for eReader cost between $100 and $150. The Kobo eReader ($149), which also comes with 100 free titles, and the Libre eBook Reader Pro ($119) both fall within this sweet spot, positioning Borders for strong consumer adoption and market penetration.

"With two of the most aggressively priced eReaders on the market, we've already made clear our commitment to make it easy for every consumer to begin enjoying digital books today. Now we are giving customers $20 and double the Borders Bucks to spend in-store or online -- it's an exceptional value for the serious reader," said Mike Edwards, CEO of Borders.

So far Borders' approach to offering customers choice from among multiple affordable eReaders has proven successful. The initial pre-orders for the Kobo eReader sold out and additional devices are shipping now. The devices will be sold at Borders retail stores beginning in early September in special digital sections called Area-e.

"We've carefully crafted a digital strategy -- one that combines a rich array of eBook content delivered to our customers how and when they want it," said Edwards. "This strategy includes our newly released Apple app, eReaders that fit virtually every budget and a positive in-store eReader experience guided by our knowledgeable staff."

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., through its subsidiaries, Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, consumer demand for the company's products, particularly during the holiday season, which is believed to be related to general economic and geopolitical conditions, competition and other factors; the availability of adequate capital--including vendor credit--to fund the company's operations and to carry out its strategic plans; adverse litigation results or other claims, the performance of the company's information technology systems and, with respect to eBook content and eReaders, the availability to the company of anticipated content levels and a variety of competitive devices.

The company's periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain more detailed discussions of these and other risk factors that could cause actual results and plans to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements, and those discussions are incorporated herein by reference. The company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT:  Mary Davis of Borders Group, Inc., +1-734-477-1374

nPario Empowers Marketers With Real Time Insights Into Audience Segments With nPario Segment Explorer

New Data-Driven Application Extracts Detailed, Actionable Consumer Intent Insights from Vast Amounts of Data

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 22 -- nPario Inc., a provider of data products and services that enable companies to understand and market consumer commercial intent, announced today the availability of nPario Segment Explorer, a data-driven analytics application that allows business users to create, discover, profile, track and target consumer segments from vast amount of CRM, usage, online and offline data. Already generating insights for global data-rich companies, nPario Segment Explorer bridges the gap between the marketer and advertiser and the exponentially growing amount of consumer data that can fuel improved campaign effectiveness and business performance. Available now, nPario Segment Explorer is the first application of nPario Insights, a suite of Insights solutions the company plans to roll out throughout the year.

"Traditionally, companies have been held hostage by the limitations of having to understand consumers based on a single pixel," said Bassel Ojjeh, president and CEO of nPario. "With nPario Segment Explorer, the first of a series of applications that overlay and analyze different sources and types of data, we are set to change that, making business users the masters of their data."

Powerful, scalable and flexible solution for marketers and advertisers

Understanding and predicting consumer intent based on the signals from consumers on Internet-enabled devices is a key goal for marketers that want to deliver effective marketing and advertising messages. Yet most solutions today require them to develop complex queries, limit themselves to tiny fractions of the data or know what they are looking for in order to extract the insights from data. nPario Segment Explorer is a powerful "self-service" application that allows marketers and advertisers to define and manage multiple consumer segments based on business objectives and evolving criteria such as online behavior, keyword searches and demographic characteristics. With a click of a button, marketers can create an unlimited number of finely tuned segments and use these to launch targeted marketing campaigns, test new products and services and evaluate overall strategies over time.

Real time segment insights for improved campaign effectiveness

Once segments are created, nPario Segment Explorer's built-in analytics can analyze the relation between consumer behavior, products, services and marketing campaigns giving marketers clear, real time insights into behavior and intent changes over time. In addition, marketers can choose to share the segment insights across the organization or export the information into third-party analytical or CRM tools for further analysis.

Patented technology tested in the environment of the world's largest data system

nPario Segment Explorer is built on the solid technological foundation of the nPario Insights Engine, a set of patented technologies that allow organizations to retain and analyze virtually unlimited amount of granular observed data at low cost. As a result, nPario Segment Explorer can pull insights from petabytes of data to deliver relevant content and advertising and enable better business decisions regardless of the amount or sources of that data.

For additional information please visit http://www.npario.com or contact sales@npario.com.

About nPario Inc.

With operations in North America and the EMEA region, nPario offers data products and services that enable organizations to understand and market consumer intent. Led by CEO and co-founder Bassel Ojjeh, nPario's management team has been on the forefront of harnessing the power of data for organizations such as Microsoft, SAS, Oracle, Adobe and Yahoo. For additional information visit http://www.npario.com

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CONTACT:  Emilia Palaveeva of nPario Inc., +1-206-890-8973,
Emilia@npario.com

Web Site:  http://www.npario.com/

Datacastle Partners with Bayleaf to Provide Canada's Premier PC Backup, Recovery and Endpoint Data Protection Solution

Vancouver-based Bayleaf to address privacy compliance requirements by hosting Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite in Canada

SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22 -- Datacastle, a market leader for business resiliency solutions for the mobile workforce, announced today that it has partnered with Vancouver, BC-based IT solution and managed services provider Bayleaf to launch the Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite. The new service is one of the first comprehensive backup, recovery and data protection offerings hosted in Canadian data centers, enabling organizations to comply with Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws as well as address concerns relating to disclosure and the U.S. Patriot Act.

In response to the growth of data privacy breaches, the Canadian government has enacted laws designed to protect the disclosure of personally identifiable information, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia's Bill 73. An organization's disclosure obligations under these federal and provincial laws may be violated for data stored in the U.S. as this data would also be subject to the provisions of the U.S. Patriot Act, which does not require disclosure of a record request.

"We see a growing interest in SaaS backup and data protection services but not many options for a comprehensive solution that is also hosted in Canada," said Kenneth Berry, Director of Bayleaf. "We wanted to partner with a company that offered an integrated endpoint data protection solution while also giving us the ability to host the service and our customers' data in Canada."

Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite is a single agent, policy-driven product offering automatic online PC backup and recovery, AES encryption, port access control, remote data deletion and device trace. The latest addition to Bayleaf's managed services offerings, Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite is now available as a cloud-based service hosted in Canada's leading data centers.

"If there is one single backup and data protection requirement that we have heard organizations in Canada express, it is that their data must remain on Canadian soil," said Ron Faith, CEO of Datacastle. "In addition to helping us meet this privacy compliance requirement, our partnership with Bayleaf gives us both the market knowledge and technical expertise to deliver the country's first comprehensive backup and endpoint data protection solution."

For more information about the Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite, visit http://www.bayleaf.com/Datacastle.

About Datacastle

Datacastle makes an organization's mobile workforce resilient to the unexpected. Listed in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Storage Technologies, 2009, Datacastle RED turns vulnerable business information into a resilient, managed business asset. Datacastle empowers IT to enforce data policies and exceed compliance requirements. To learn more about Datacastle RED, visit http://www.datacastlecorp.com/, follow us on Twitter @Datacastle, or call 425-996-9684.

About Bayleaf

For over 17 years Bayleaf has provided clients with a wide range of information technology services including enterprise managed services to companies that demand exceptional technical expertise, the highest level of security, availability and flexibility to meet their ever changing needs. Through our proven record of success Bayleaf has built a loyal client base and solid strategic partnerships with companies like Datacastle that allow us to continually exceed our clients expectations. To learn more about Bayleaf and the Datacastle Endpoint Protection Suite, visit http://www.bayleaf.com/, follow us on Twitter @BayleafSoftware, or call 1-877-315-3237.

Source: Datacastle
   

CONTACT:  Annie Eissler of Mixtur Interactive, +1-206-965-9505, ext.
2238, annie@mixtur.com, for Datacastle

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

Verizon Wireless Increases Network Capacity in Bolingbrook

Verizon Wireless Adds Cell Site to Stay Ahead of Customer Demand

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., June 22 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Bolingbrook, Ill., that expands network capacity, enabling more customers in the area to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, improves voice and data network capacity from East 87th Street in the north to 107th Street in the south, and from North Weber Road in the west to North Schmidt Road in the east.

"This cell site was built to ensure that our customers in and around Bolingbrook can continue relying on their wireless phones for everything from making calls and sending messages to surfing the Internet and getting email," said T.J. Fox, president - Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless. "The most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. That's why we aggressively invest in our Illinois network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers and to continue to raise the bar in network reliability."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $1.3 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Illinois.

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:  Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR of Verizon Wireless,
+1-847-619-4282, carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Rebecca Eckhart
for Verizon Wireless, +1-312-720-7666, rebecca@corecreative.com

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

Verizon's FiOS TV - Packing More Channels, More HD and More Features - on Its Way to Liverpool, N.Y.

Newly Approved Video Franchise Paves the Way for New TV Experience for Community

NEW YORK, June 22 -- The availability of Verizon's FiOS TV soon will be expanding in the central New York area, thanks to a newly approved agreement in the village of Liverpool authorizing the company to offer its revolutionary, feature-rich FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network directly to customers' homes and businesses.

The Liverpool Village Board approved a franchise agreement Monday (June 21).

The addition of the Liverpool cable television franchise brings to 176 the total number of New York municipalities that have authorized Verizon to provide FiOS TV service.

"Our total fiber network delivers technology innovations like the FiOS TV multi-room DVR and on-screen Twitter and Facebook Widget applications that cable just can't provide," said Jim Gerace, Verizon president for the New York region.  "This franchise agreement recognizes customers' demand for choice in broadband, television and entertainment services."

As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreement between Verizon and Liverpool is subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.

One of the largest New York employers, with more than 29,000 employees in the state, Verizon continues to invest in the state's infrastructure by building, maintaining and enhancing its wireline and wireless networks across New York, including its advanced fiber-optic network providing consumers and businesses with reliable FiOS services for their Internet, entertainment and voice services.

FiOS TV Service Highlights

FiOS TV offers more than 595 all-digital channels, including 138 HD channels, in New York, all with extraordinary clarity and theater-quality sound.  Customers also have access to FiOS TV's video-on-demand (VOD) service, with 2,800 HD titles per month.  FiOS TV also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social TV, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management; multi-room DVR, and more.

More information about FiOS TV features is available at http://www22.verizon.com/residential/fiostv/overview.

Programming choices for Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Russian and other multicultural audiences are available in every market, making FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.  In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 35 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice service.*

Liverpool joins a growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market.  In addition to Liverpool, Verizon has been granted cable television franchises in the following municipalities:

  City of New York

  Long Island

Amityville, Asharoken, Atlantic Beach, Babylon, Baxter Estates, Bayville, Bellerose, Brightwaters, Cedarhurst, Centre Island, Cove Neck, East Hills, East Rockaway, East Williston, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Flower Hill, Freeport, Garden City, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Head of the Harbor, Hempstead (Town), Hempstead (Village), Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Huntington, Huntington Bay, Islip, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Grove, Lake Success, Laurel Hollow, Lawrence, Lindenhurst, Lloyd Harbor, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manorhaven, Massapequa Park, Mill Neck, Mineola, Munsey Park, New Hyde Park, Nissequogue, North Hempstead, North Hills, Northport, Old Field, Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay Cove, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Poquott, Port Washington North, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Sands Point, Sea Cliff, Smithtown, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, The Branch, Thomaston, Valley Stream, Westbury, Williston Park

Westchester County

Ardsley, Bedford, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck (Town), Mamaroneck (Village), Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, New Castle, New Rochelle, North Castle, Ossining (Town), Ossining (Village), Peekskill, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Pound Ridge, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, White Plains, Yonkers, Yorktown

Rockland County

Airmont, Chestnut Ridge, Clarkstown, Grandview-on-Hudson, Haverstraw (Town), Haverstraw (Village), Hillburn, Montebello, New Hempstead, Nyack, Orangetown, Piermont, Pomona, Ramapo, South Nyack, Spring Valley, Stony Point, Suffern, Upper Nyack, Wesley Hills, West Haverstraw

Dutchess County

Fishkill (Town), Fishkill (Village), Poughkeepsie (City), Poughkeepsie (Town), Wappinger, Wappingers Falls

  Orange County
  Cornwall, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Newburgh (City), Newburgh (Town)

  Erie County

Amherst, Blasdell, Hamburg (Town), Hamburg (Village), Kenmore, Lackawanna, Orchard Park (Town), Orchard Park (Village), Tonawanda, West Seneca

  Putnam County
  Carmel, Kent

  Onondaga County

Baldwinsville, Camillus (Town), Cicero, Clay, DeWitt, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Geddes, Lysander, North Syracuse, Salina, Skaneateles (Town), Skaneateles (Village), Solvay, Van Buren

  Cayuga County
  Auburn, Fleming, Owasco, Sennett

  * NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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

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CONTACT:  John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, john.j.bonomo@verizon.com

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PBS Parents® and iVillage Launch PBS KIDS® Summer Reading Challenge

ARLINGTON, Va., June 22 -- PBS Parents and iVillage have partnered to launch the PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge, an online program to encourage parents and kids to read together this summer.  Hosted by iVillage, the leading digital brand for women, the Challenge features free research-based literacy-building resources for parents and children designed by the experts at PBS Parents and PBS KIDS. As Challenge Coach, Angela Santomero, Creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer of SUPER WHY!, will provide daily reading activity assignments, answer parent questions and offer advice throughout the online event.

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The PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge will tap the millions of parents within the iVillage community, giving them the tools they need to combat summer learning regression, which is the general loss of academic skills over summer vacation. The program will offer parents multiple fun, accessible ideas to keep kids engaged and learning this summer.

"When kids are engaged, they learn, both inside and outside the classroom," said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, Children's Media, PBS. "The Summer Reading Challenge will provide parents with fun ideas and resources to turn everyday activities with their children into adventures that build reading skills."

"We are excited to partner with PBS on such a meaningful initiative for parents and their children," said Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, Senior Vice President, Marketing at iVillage. "We have such a passionate community of women who are constantly looking for new ways to engage with their kids. This Challenge gives women a way to connect with other mothers and share similar experiences, ideas and inspiration about how to promote education at home while having fun and spending time with their families."

The Challenge officially kicks off on July 5, but parents can sign up now at ivillage.com/pbs.  Once enrolled, parents will receive daily emails for the duration of the Challenge, offering literacy-building tips and activities. The iVillage Challenge website will also feature daily assignments and message boards where parents can ask questions and share success stories. To keep parents and kids motivated, printable items featuring beloved PBS KIDS characters are also available for download on the website.  The four-week challenge concludes on July 30, when participants receive their last assignment, downloadable certificates for their children and suggestions for related content to continue making reading progress.  After completing the challenge, parents will be equipped with the tools and ideas they need to encourage their kids to keep reading all summer long.

About PBS Parents

PBS Parents (pbsparents.org) is a free online resource that empowers parents as they prepare their children for success in school -- and in life.  Named a winner of the 2009 and 2006 Parents' Choice Gold Award and a 2008 iParenting Media Award, PBS Parents focuses on the important aspects of children's early years, from their social and emotional development to building school readiness.

About PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs.  PBS is a nonprofit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's nearly 360 public television stations, serving more than 124 million people on-air and online each month.

About iVillage

With approximately 34 million unique visitors per month (comScore March 2010), iVillage is the largest content-driven community for women on the web, where they can find the most meaningful content, real-life conversations and the tools they need for their busy lives. The site focuses on categories that best serve women's needs, including Food, Health, Entertainment, Family, Beauty & Style.  iVillage Inc., acquired by NBC Universal, Inc. in May 2006, is based in New York City, and is part of the NBC Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks Group.  Join iVillage's Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/ivillage and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ivillage.

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CONTACT:  Jeannine Harvey, PBS, +1-703-739-8134, jharvey@pbs.org; or
Mirian Arias, iVillage, +1-212-651-5347, mirian.arias@nbcuni.com

Web Site:  http://www.pbsparents.org/

eVoice Launches Free BlackBerry App for Mobile Businesses

New BlackBerry mobile phone app helps mobile workers maintain a professional image while away from the office

LOS ANGELES, June 22 -- eVoice® announced today the availability of its new BlackBerry® mobile phone app as a free download.  The BlackBerry app makes it easy for eVoice subscribers to manage business on the go - answering and routing calls professionally, converting voice mails to text, and reinforcing the business-centric image mobile workers need when away from the office.  eVoice, is a brand of technology leader j2 Global Communications, Inc.  (NasdaqGS:JCOM) and is currently available online as a six-month free trial at http://www.evoice.com/.

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The eVoice service makes it possible for mobile professionals to route incoming business calls to multiple phone numbers, including cell, home office, home phone, etc.  eVoice helps solve a dilemma faced by many mobile professionals: "How can I maintain my professional image and availability to my clients and customers when I'm away from the office?"

The BlackBerry app integrates key features currently found in eVoice's web-based application, including:

  --  Click to Call/Caller ID: This feature allows eVoice subscribers to
      maintain a professional image when making business-related calls from
      the BlackBerry by allowing the user to return calls directly from
      within the message, while displaying the user's eVoice number as the
      outgoing Caller ID.
  --  Message Search: Saves time by enabling users to quickly locate a
      specific voicemail by searching on message keywords.
  --  Enhanced Dialing: Speed dial allows important business contacts to be
      reached with one touch directly from within the app, displaying the
      eVoice phone number as the outgoing Caller ID.

eVoice offers a choice of three plans, starting as low as $12.95/mo and including: choice of toll-free or local number; auto attendant; call routing (forwarding, transfer, screening); enhanced voicemail; voicemail-to-text; customized professional greeting; conference calling; online account administration and call history; custom hold music; and more.

"BlackBerry smart phones have been benchmarks for excellence in business communications for some time," said Mark Meyers, director, voice services for j2 Global Communications, Inc.  "With features such as Click to Call and Enhanced Dialing, our new BlackBerry app makes it easier for eVoice subscribers to project a professional image while doing business from a BlackBerry mobile phone."

  eVoice is a registered trademark of j2 Global Communications, Inc.

  About j2 Global Communications

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. With offices in eight cities worldwide, j2 Global's network spans more than 3,600 cities in 48 countries on six continents. The Company's websites appear in numerous languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish English and more. Payments are accepted in currencies that include the U.S. Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar and more. j2 Global provides live sales and customer service support in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Cantonese and more. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brands eFax®, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, eVoice® and Electric Mail®. As of December 31, 2009, j2 Global had achieved 14 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and eight consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit http://www.j2global.com.

  Press contact:
  Bill Threlkeld
  Senior Manager, Public Relations
  pr@j2global.comhttp://www.evoice.com/
  Twitter: @eVoice
  Facebook: eVoice

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Source: eVoice
   

CONTACT:  Bill Threlkeld, Senior Manager, Public Relations,
pr@j2global.com, Twitter: @eVoice, Facebook: eVoice

Web Site:  http://www.evoice.com/
http://www.j2global.com/

Alcatel-Lucent Rolls into the G-8 and G-20 Summits' International Media Center with 'SmartPhone on Wheels'

Leading provider of next generation networks demonstrates the future of in-vehicle mobile services with ng Connect Program's "LTE Connected Car" concept vehicle

PARIS, June 22 -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced its participation in the 'Experience Canada' pavilion at the International Media Center for the G-8 and G-20 Summits, June 23 - 25, 2010. The company will exhibit a concept vehicle based on a 2010 Toyota Prius which is a platform for first-of-its-kind in-vehicle services and functionality including on-demand entertainment, infotainment, diagnostics, navigation and other mobile services made possible with emerging ultra-fast 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.

In the 'Experience Canada' pavilion, Alcatel-Lucent will display the LTE Connected Car concept, an in-vehicle broadband connectivity showcase introduced by the ng Connect Program, a multi-industry organization co-founded by Alcatel-Lucent and committed to the development and commercialization of applications, services and devices for next generation broadband networks.

"The LTE Connected Car showcases Alcatel-Lucent's industry-leading LTE technology and demonstrates the exciting end-user experiences enabled by LTE," stated Alex Giosa, President -Alcatel-Lucent Canada. "Much of the design and development of this concept vehicle was accomplished at our Ottawa lab and it represents our company's best-in-class technology and design supported by Canada's dynamic business environment."

Alcatel-Lucent is driving the development of these next generation networks globally and is helping service providers worldwide manage a smooth transition to them with comprehensive network transformation services. Alcatel-Lucent network technology underpins the ongoing transformation of the end-user's experience by enabling 'anywhere, anytime' connectivity not possible with current wireless technologies - addressing the growing consumer demand for ubiquitous broadband connectivity at home, at work, at play and even in the car.

The Alcatel-Lucent technology demonstration is in the Cityscape area of the 'Experience Canada' pavilion, located in Toronto's Direct Energy Center. It is designed to showcase Canada as a world-class tourism, conference and business destination through compelling images, interactive displays, and access to experts who can elaborate on Canada's valued attributes as a modern and innovative country.

As part of its collaboration with other ng Connect member companies Atlantic Records, BUZZMEDIA, chumby, GameStreamer, Intamac, Kabillion, QNX Software Systems, and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., Alcatel-Lucent leveraged its unmatched expertise in the development of sophisticated mobile broadband, triple play and multimedia networks to create a powerful new category of mobile device. The LTE Connected Car runs and operates like a standard car but with high-speed interconnectivity.  Each passenger can create their own personalized multimedia experience via four independently controlled embedded touchscreens, with the ability to stream endless amounts of content from the "cloud" (TV, video, audio, data) all at the touch of a button.

"Next generation 4G/LTE networks are going to transform how we communicate, socialize and work," stated Derek Kuhn, Vice President, Emerging Technology and Media group, Alcatel-Lucent.  "While much of the design and development of this concept vehicle was accomplished at our Ottawa lab - representing the best-in-class R&D taking place in Canada - Alcatel-Lucent is also driving innovation with resources from around the globe that will unleash advanced technology and a host of exciting products, services, and devices for end users."

The LTE Connected Car concept highlights the kinds of profoundly enhanced end-user experiences that will be made possible through Alcatel-Lucent's application enablement vision, which combines the trusted capabilities of the service provider network with the open innovation of the Web.

For more information on these features and an interactive demonstration of the LTE Connected Car experience visit: http://www.ngconnect.org/lteconnectedcar.

For more information about Alcatel-Lucent's end-to-end LTE solution, please visit: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte.

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.

About ng Connect Program

The ng Connect Program is a multi-industry organization committed to the development and rapid deployment of the next generation of broadband services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. Founded in 2009, the ng Connect Program is supported by leading network, consumer electronics, application and content providers including 4DK, Alcatel-Lucent, Atlantic Records, BUZZMEDIA, chumby, Connect2Media, CoolSign, Creative Technology Ltd., Desktone, EON Reality, FISHLABS, GameStreamer, Inc., Gemalto, HP, Intamac Systems Ltd., IMS Inc., K12, Inc., Kabillion, Kyocera Communications Inc., LearningMate, LiveCast, MediaTile, Nuance Communications, Mobideo, Movial, NCR Corporation, Optical Crime Prevention, Inc., QNX, R360, RebelVox LLC., Samsung, SIGNEXX, Total Immersion, Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., TuneWiki, V-Gate, Vidyo and Words & Numbers. For more information on the ng Connect Program, please visit: http://www.ngconnect.org and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ngConnect.

About the G-8 and G-20 Summits Experience Canada Pavilion

As Canada hosts world leaders for the G-8 and G-20 Summits, thousands of international media will participate to bring coverage of developments back to their national audiences around the world.  This offers a unique opportunity to draw international media attention to Canada's many strengths as a destination for business, investment and tourism.  Set up in the International Media Center for the G-8 and the G-20 Summits where journalists will work for much of the two Summits, Experience Canada is designed to showcase Canada through compelling images, interactive displays, and access to experts who can speak to Canada's many strengths, all content that can form the basis of international print and broadcast stories. For more information about Experience Canada, please visit http://g20.gc.ca/for-media/experience-canada/.

Source: Alcatel-Lucent
   

CONTACT:  Alcatel-Lucent Press: Peter Benedict, +33(1)40-76-50-84,
peter.benedict@alcatel-lucent.com, or Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-908-582-4897,
Denise.panyik-dale@alcatel-lucent.com, or Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations:
Frank Maccary, +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don
Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tom Bevilacqua,
+1-908-582-7998, bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido,
+1-908-582-5722, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com

Web Site:  http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

All Traffic Solutions Launches First Web-Based Traffic Signs

Embedded data capture tools generate actionable information for law enforcement departments.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 22 -- From the floor of the Police Security Expo -- All Traffic Solutions, the leader in providing solutions to improve traffic safety outcomes, today unveiled the next-generation of traffic safety signs - web-based "smart signs" that provide law enforcement departments with the tools to capture and report on key traffic data.  Attendees of the Policy Security Expo, an annual event showcasing the latest products and technology for use by law enforcement professionals, are the first to preview this exciting new technology.

With All Traffic Solution's web-based traffic signs, police officers, working from a computer, can easily and efficiently handle these routine tasks:  monitor the traffic sign hardware (battery power, on/off times), update message sign content (vital in emergency situations), mange images captured by associated cameras, determine sign location through interactive mapping, receive email or text alerts, and generate reports.  These remote capabilities bring significant efficiencies since resources do not have to be deployed to the field to manage individual signs.

Scott Johnson, Vice President of All Traffic Solutions explains, "The web-based technology enables law enforcement professionals to better understand where the problem areas are and to make staffing decisions based on this information."  The web services offered by All Traffic Solutions are so elegant and intuitive; police departments don't need to involve their IT staff.

All Traffic Solutions has always been an innovator - the company was the first to bring variable mounting options, a folding message sign and an extremely lightweight and portable speed display to the marketplace.  Later, All Traffic Solutions was the first to enable signs with Bluetooth capabilities, remote access, and cross-product communication.

About All Traffic Solutions

Located in State College, Pa., All Traffic Solutions is the traffic safety division of Intuitive Control Systems, LLC. We design, manufacture and sell a full line of traffic-calming signs that are engineered to help our customers enhance safety, performance and productivity on their roads, campuses and facilities. Our focus is on speed display and variable message signs that communicate directly to the public while also collecting traffic information for use by the organizations responsible for public safety. This traffic safety information can be accessed and managed online using our web-based services. For those who prefer to gather data at the sign, they can also be accessed the traditional way. Ultimately, our traffic safety signs offer incredible flexibility: they can be mounted in virtually any configuration, using whatever power source is most convenient, and can even communicate with each other through our unique speed-dependent messaging technology. For more information, please visit http://www.alltrafficsolutions.com.

  Media Contact:      Anne Marie Heil
                      amheil@amheil.com
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                      484-886-7540

Source: All Traffic Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Anne Marie Heil, amheil@amheil.com, +1-484-886-7540

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

Advanced Deposition Technologies Create Ethics Issues for Litigators

NextGen Reporting's CLE workshop identifies challenges and opportunities.

WAYNE, Pa., June 22 -- Litigators are finding that the new technologies that enable them to manage their depositions more efficiently also create a host of novel ethical issues.  NextGen Reporting, a provider of deposition services, is offering litigators a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) workshop, "The Ethics of Deposition Technology," that helps litigators to identify, understand and manage these new ethical duties.  The workshop has been approved for ethics credit in PA, NY and NJ.

Philadelphia law firm Cozen O'Connor was the first to participate in the workshop. Jim Dolan, a Member at Cozen, noted, "While our ethical obligations have not changed, the technology for managing information has.  NextGen helped us understand the potential of and challenges associated with the newest technologies. Our clients will benefit from what we have learned."

The workshop begins with a discussion of attorneys' responsibilities under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.  Then the conversation shifts to the benefits and ethical considerations of the advanced technologies now available to litigators.  Topics include considerations of videotaped depositions, real time, remotely conducted depositions, electronic communications during depositions, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

"The ethics element creates a strong demand for this workshop," said Terry Mogul, Director of CLE at The Insurance Society of Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization that facilitates CLE presentations for leading firms.  "The feedback has been quite positive, and the litigators indicate that the discussions have positively impacted their practices."

Founded by David Noteware, Esq., NextGen has considerable expertise on these topics.  NextGen offers market-leading deposition services that enable litigators to improve their effectiveness and add value to their clients.  If the location of the deposition has confirmed broadband Internet, NextGen offers free video with every deposition.  Deposition videos are available for viewing within 24 hours via a secure repository. Transcripts and exhibits are available promptly thereafter.  Using NextGen technology services, remote attorneys, claims adjustors, and clients can now participate in depositions with unprecedented ease from their desktops and home offices.

About NextGen

NextGen Reporting provides solutions that help solve the litigation workflow challenges faced by attorneys and their clients.  With superior customer service and technology, NextGen offers attorneys, court reporters and their clients a streamlined and improved process with significant cost savings.  To learn more, visit NextGenReporting.com.

  Media Contact:
  Anne Marie Heil
  amheil@amheil.com
  610-644-4578

Source: NextGen Reporting
   

CONTACT:  Anne Marie Heil of NextGen Reporting, +1-610-644-4578,
amheil@amheil.com

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

American Airlines Adds Boarding Pass Printing Capability to Mobile Device, Improving Service to the Customer

Customers Benefit From American's Industry Technology Leadership

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 22 -- American Airlines today announced that airport employees using the airline's mobile YADA device - which stands for Your Assistance Delivered Anywhere - are even better equipped to serve customers anywhere in the airport with the additional ability to print boarding passes.

Customers in Dallas/Fort Worth; New York (both at JFK and LaGuardia); Chicago; Miami; Boston; Albuquerque N.M.; St. Louis; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, can now be aided by airport employees anywhere in the airport.  The mobile YADA device enables airport employees to provide real-time information on flights, gates, standby lists, print bag tags and boarding passes, and even pull up maps of other airports.

"YADA is a major step in the enhanced customer experience at American Airlines and is part of a suite of real-time technologies that have transformed our operations," said Mark DuPont, Vice President - Airport Services Planning. "Today, customers interact with airport employees primarily at the counters in front of and behind security.  YADA allows us to better assist customers anywhere in the airport, especially during weather-related, off-schedule operations when lines can become long."

"This is a prime example of American's technology leadership as YADA provides our airport employees with more real-time mobile functionality than any other airline," said Monte Ford, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.  "Our customers are mobile by definition, and when we can equip our employees with real-time mobile technology that enables them to make better decisions on behalf of the customer, we all benefit.  Our airport employees do an excellent job interacting with customers and meeting their needs - YADA enables them to come out from behind the counter and provide real-time information, bag tags, boarding passes and other answers wherever the customer is in the airport."

American's goal is to eventually have a YADA device at every gate, making it part of a message suite that gives the airline the ability to communicate quickly with agents across the system in the event of an off-schedule operation such as a weather event, that can cause flight delays and cancellations.

American launched a pilot of YADA in Boston in Summer 2009 using Logan and Boston-area travelers as the first in the country to help American test this technology.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR)

                      AmericanAirlines(R)  We know why you fly(R)
              Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.
                           The address is http://www.aa.com

Source: American Airlines
   

CONTACT:  Stacey Frantz, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com

Web Site:  http://www.aa.com/

80sTees.com and AllPopArt.com Select Knotice for Connected Direct Digital Marketing

Using Knotice's Concentri® EmailPlus and Concentri® SiteTarget Together Shows Promise For Retailers

AKRON, Ohio, June 22 -- The rampant solution specialization within the direct digital marketing industry has challenged many retailers of all sizes. The natural evolution of the software market has forced retail marketers to find one partner for email marketing, and a different one for targeting Web site content to visitors.

Some savvy retail marketers, however, are beginning to usher in a new era with a more connected approach to direct digital marketing - the addressable form of digital marketing through the email, mobile, and Web channels.

Ana Sanchez, co-owner of the portrait personalization Web site AllPopArt.com, selected Knotice, a direct digital marketing solutions company out of Akron, Ohio, to improve the two-way connection between the email and Web site channels and maintain a greater focus on her customers. According to Sanchez, Knotice is ideal because its software offers both top-tier email marketing, with Concentri EmailPlus, and specializes in improving targeted Web site content with Concentri SiteTarget.

For Sanchez, the value is simple.

"Most retailers use Web site traffic data to trigger email marketing programs," Sanchez said. "Knotice is able to take it to the next level by using email activity data to trigger Web site content. They can change up the entire site experience or just place more relevant content on my landing pages based on the email behavior they capture for me in their database."

Knotice's ability to better connect the email and Web site channels is also appealing to another new Knotice customer, Kevin Stecko, owner of the popular online t-shirt retailer 80sTees.com. While Stecko has initially selected Knotice for email services because of the company's industry-leading deliverability, he also sees the value in adding targeted Web site content in the near future.

"Knotice's ability to create a stronger connection between the email and Web site channels is a major win for us," Stecko said. "But even more than that, the ability to engage one company for multiple programs over multiple channels is a significant gain in efficiency."

According to Knotice co-founder and CEO Brian Deagan, Knotice is able execute sophisticated multi-channel direct digital marketing programs because of a centralized data environment called a Universal Profile Management System, a native component of the company's on-demand software.

"Universal profile management is the key driver for all direct digital marketing success," Deagan said. "The power of centralizing all marketing data in the same software platform that executes email and targeted Web site content cuts production cycles from weeks to days and can reduce other marketing costs by as much as 50 percent."

About Knotice

Knotice (pronounced "notice") maximizes the ROI of direct digital marketing - interactive marketing communications that can be addressed to a specific individual - through process automation, increased relevance and improved performance. Working with clients across many industries - including retail, hospitality, restaurants, cable and broadband, and many more - Knotice provides efficient, effective, and highly-targeted marketing communications through today's primary digital channels of email, mobile and the Web. Whether a company is seeking a top-tier channel specific software solution, or a complete direct digital marketing solution that spans all channels, Knotice saves its customers time and money while improving content relevance and campaign performance. Learn more at http://www.knotice.com/.

About Knotice's Concentri® Software

Knotice's on-demand software is called Concentri®. Solutions include Concentri® Mobile for mobile marketing, Concentri® EmailPlus for email marketing, Concentri® SiteTarget for onsite targeting, along with landing page management, testing and optimization, and universal profile management for data centralization.

About 80sTees.com

80sTees.com is an online retailer of licensed t-shirts from favorite movies, TV shows, cartoons, videogames, comic books, and musicians. 80sTees.com is a privately owned company that has been in business since January of 2000. Warehouse and offices are located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, which is just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more at http://www.80stees.com/.

About AllPopArt

AllPopArt.com is the authentic Web site to get personalized portraits, unique gifts, and original canvas artwork from your photos. Since the company opened in 2003 it has served over 20,000 happy customers all over the world, while avoiding the price and hassle that custom services and products usually entitle. Learn more at http://www.allpopart.com/.

Source: Knotice
   

CONTACT:  Casey Barto, Public Relations for Knotice, +1-330-922-0855
x.140, cbarto@knotice.com

Web Site:  http://www.knotice.com/

Nemours' KidsHealth Teams Up With VoiceCorp to Improve Usability of Online Health Information

WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 22, 2010--

    - New Audio Feature Enables Website to Reach More People

    KidsHealth.org, the #1 website devoted to children's health and
development, has partnered with VoiceCorp to implement ReadSpeaker audio
functionality on its website. This new audio feature reads KidsHealth
articles aloud to significantly improve the site's usability.

    By clicking on the "Listen" icon at the top of all KidsHealth articles,
visitors can hear the article read by an automated voice reader - in English
or Spanish. Simultaneously, the text is highlighted to help users follow
along. Visitors also can download an MP3 file of the audiocast to listen to
later, an important feature for mobile phone users.

    KidsHealth added ReadSpeaker for users with reading difficulties and
those who prefer to read along with highlighted text.

    "The ReadSpeaker software is ideal for online visitors with reading
handicaps such as dyslexia or anyone who prefers to have information read
aloud," says Neil Izenberg, MD, founder and editor-in-chief of KidsHealth.
"Readspeaker also makes our website more accessible to a larger audience,
some of whom may not have any other source for online health information."

    "We strongly believe that the implementation of our ReadSpeaker
application on KidsHealth.org will help to give larger audiences easier
access to the onscreen text in a way that was never previously possible,"
says Joop Heijenrath, managing partner at VoiceCorp. "Already we see
tremendous use of more than 1 million activations in the first month of
service."

    About KidsHealth

    KidsHealth.org is the #1 site devoted to children's health and
development in English and Spanish. Each year, over 200 million parents,
kids, and teens turn to KidsHealth.org for expert answers, making it the
Web's most-accessed site on children's health. KidsHealth.org has been
honored as one of the 30 Best Websites by U.S. News & World Report, one of
the 50 Coolest Websites by TIME magazine, and the Best Family Health Site
"For Moms" by Good Housekeeping. KidsHealth comes from Nemours, one of the
nation's largest nonprofit pediatric health systems.

    About VoiceCorp (http://www.readspeaker.com)

    VoiceCorp develops web-based speech-enabling applications to enhance the
user experience and increase the accessibility of web content. ReadSpeaker,
its flagship product, is available in different versions and languages,
including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic,
Mandarin, Korean and Japanese.

    Contact: press@voice-corp.com

Source: VoiceCorp

For more information please contact Ryan Biliski (KidsHealth):  T+1-(302)6514046, biliski@KidsHealth.org or Jolet Jung (VoiceCorp): T+31-306971209, jolet.jung@voice-corp.com.

PBS Works 10.4 Increases Accuracy and Predictability for HPC Capacity Planning and Forecasting

Latest release of PBS Professional and PBS Analytics introduces redesigned backfill scheduling, job start time intelligence, and a new license analytics module

TROY, Mich., June 22 -- PBS Works, a division of Altair Engineering, Inc. and a global leader in software solutions that make high performance computing (HPC) faster, simpler and smarter, announced today the availability of PBS Works(TM) 10.4, the company's suite of on-demand computing technologies. PBS Works 10.4 provides customers new capabilities to streamline workload management, allowing easy creation of intelligent policies for managing distributed, mixed-vendor computing assets, including applications, as a single unified system.

The new version of PBS Professional®, the foundation for PBS Works, offers customers a next-generation backfill scheduling system with the ability to accurately predict job start times. PBS Analytics(TM) 10.4 introduces a new standalone resource utilization data analysis and visualization module, License Analytics.  License Analytics can be deployed within any IT environment and is an easy-to-use solution that supports data-driven planning and decision-making. Together, the enhancements allow customers to maximize information technology (IT) investments by enabling more accurate forecasting and capacity planning decisions.

The improved backfill scheduling system ensures that multiple top-priority jobs start as soon as possible, regardless of backfilling by smaller jobs, honoring enterprise policies while maximizing throughput.

The estimated job start time feature offers customers more control and predictability of job schedules and timelines by informing users of the time a job will start, taking into account all aspects of site scheduling policies. The PBS status command "qstat" displays jobs by run priority, making it very simple for users to understand their job's place in the queue.

"With this release, we have invested significantly to provide businesses with more visibility and planning tools for all levels throughout the enterprise," said Dr. Bill Nitzberg, chief technical officer for PBS Works.

The new license analytics module in PBS Analytics enables customers to maximize software license use by allowing chargebacks to cost centers, greater accuracy in capacity growth planning, and reduction of spending via sharing of licenses. While most analytics software measures use only by time period, the license analytics module integrates data from multiple sites and sources, including usage data by software, vendor, feature, project, group and cost center, into a cohesive interactive dashboard view.

"With reduced IT budgets, it is increasingly important for companies to get the most out of their IT assets, and PBS Analytics helps them achieve this," said Nitzberg. "Measuring use, denials, costs and performing what-if simulations provides customers with the information they need to make smart decisions about their IT spending."

PBS Works 10.4 also includes an updated version of PBS Catalyst, a tool that simplifies the submission and management of jobs running on PBS Professional compute nodes. Since there are no complicated commands to learn or scripts to write and maintain, PBS Catalyst increases productivity for users by allowing more time for value-added research and analysis. To best meet demanding and varied requirements, PBS Catalyst comes in two forms: a Web-based version that allows users to easily submit work to remote PBS Professional compute nodes, as well as a powerful desktop client version that enables users to submit jobs to local and remote systems.

PBS Works 10.4 is now available from Altair and its channel partners. Visit http://www.pbsworks.com to learn how PBS Works makes high-performance computing faster, smarter and more productive.

About PBS Works

PBS Works is a suite of on-demand grid computing technologies that allows enterprises to maximize ROI on computing infrastructure assets. PBS Works is the most widely implemented software environment for grid, cloud, cluster and on-demand computing worldwide. The suite's flagship product, PBS Professional, provides a flexible, on-demand computing environment that allows enterprises to easily share mixed computing resources across geographic boundaries. Leveraging a revolutionary "pay-for-use" unit-based business model, PBS Works delivers increased value and flexibility over conventional software-licensing models.

About Altair

Altair Engineering, Inc. empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held, with more than 1,300 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 25-year track record for high-end software for engineering and computing, enterprise analytics solutions, and innovative product design and development, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit http://www.altair.com.

Source: Altair Engineering, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Media: Jennifer Wilt, Airfoil Public Relations on behalf of
Altair Engineering, +1-248-304-1418, wilt@airfoilpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.altair.com/

American Greetings Introduces New Cards with a Song Download from iTunes

CLEVELAND, June 22 -- Shoppers are always looking for the latest way to make their greeting cards even more special, and now American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:AM) has a fun way to do just that. The company today introduced its latest innovation in the card aisle: greeting cards with a song download from iTunes.

Through the innovative offering, American Greetings is bringing the country's #1 music retailer to the card aisle, and helping consumers put the gift of music into the greetings they send. The complete line includes 36 cards, each with a code redeemable for a song download from iTunes. There are also eight gift card holders that can be used to send any iTunes gift card. Having both options available creates the perfect solution for any shopper who wants to send a card with a little something extra, or one who wants to personalize a great gift with a fun greeting.

"From our research, we already knew that consumers loved the pairing of music and greeting cards, and we wanted to elevate the overall experience," said Carol Miller, executive director of new product concepts at American Greetings. "By giving someone a card with a gift that empowers them to choose their own song, you make the connection even more personal and enjoyable, which is what sending a card is all about."

Consumers can find the new cards with a song download from iTunes, at participating drug chains, grocery stores and super centers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. For more information, including store locations in your area, please visit us at http://www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/amgreetings and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AmericanGreetings.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:AM) has been a manufacturer and retailer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods, American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has the largest collection of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company's online division). AG Interactive also offers digital photo sharing and personal publishing at PhotoWorks.com and Webshots.com and a one-stop source for online graphics and animations at Kiwee.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets domestically and worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com/.

Source: American Greetings Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Frank Cirillo of American Greetings Corporation,
+1-216-252-7300 x4806, frank.cirillo@amgreetings.com

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

Glow Interactive Turns Google Suggest Technology Into iPhone Game

Leading Interactive Marketing and Creative Agency Launches 'That's So Query(TM),' a Mobile Game that Turns Online Searches into a Trivia Game for All Ages

NEW YORK, June 22 -- Glow Interactive (http://www.glowinteractive.com), a leading New York-based interactive marketing, advertising and creative agency, today announced - just in time for summer travel and family road trips - the availability of That's So Query(TM). That's So Query is the first mobile game available at Apple's App Store (http://bit.ly/thatssoquery) that utilizes Google Suggest technology to turn completing the most popular Internet searches into a trivia-meets-Family-Feud-style game. The game is now available for $.99 per download.

"Our core business is developing rich media, advertising and creative experiences for major brands, but we're branching out and developing our own intellectual property to add to our service offerings," said Peter Levin, CEO and Co-Founder, Glow Interactive. "We're an agency that believes in testing our own creative skills and tech-savvy. That's So Query is a perfect blend of the Glow team's creative-savvy, fun spirit and passion for playing with technology, not to mention an interesting social study."

The game is based on Internet users entering text into a Google Search bar and having the Google Suggest technology pre-populate suggested terms or phrases based on Internet popularity in a drop down menu. The searcher can then choose from the most popular searches or complete their own unique typed search. Glow has taken this concept and incorporated it into That's So Query more than 1,000 times over, providing hours of game play and fun.

The game is played through a simple interface that allows players to choose from multiple query completion options based on lead-in questions (such as "Why do we..." or "Where should I...") and select which are the most popular phrases to finish those queries. The answers are typically an interesting, funny and odd look into what the majority of people are searching for online.

Players accumulate points for each answer they get that is ranked the most popular and then proceed to the next round. Each session of game play is 10 rounds with two bonus rounds that allow users to sort queries from most popular to least popular.

The game was developed under the GlowPlay brand, a subsidiary of Glow Interactive that focuses on developing casual, mobile and social games for clients.

ABOUT GLOW INTERACTIVE:

Glow Interactive is an award-winning, digital marketing and creative agency based in New York City that is driving an online evolution that puts consumers first, ensuring they're engaged, entertained, challenged and connected no matter the medium. Over the last decade, Glow has focused on using the latest design practices and technology to develop successful, dynamic interactive marketing and advertising campaigns, branding initiatives, games and viral applications. The company's success is illustrated by its long list of Fortune 500 and 1000 clients, including USA Network, Toyota, Showtime, Canon, Discovery Channel, Avon, History Channel, A&E, Conde Nast, Wendy's, Microsoft and others.

For more information about Glow Interactive, please visit http://www.glowinteractive.com.

Source: Glow Interactive
   

CONTACT:  Jamie Larson, Intersect Communications for Glow Interactive,
+1-512-296-9611, Jamie@intersectcom.com

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

Clarion and Nokia Team Up on Connected Car Technology

TOKYO, June 22 -- Clarion Co., Ltd., a global leader in car audio and electronics, and Nokia Corporation, the world's leading mobile device producer today announced that they are collaborating on Terminal Mode, a technology that will enable a totally new way of mobile devices and car infotainment systems to seamlessly work together. Both companies say this collaboration will further boost the development of next-generation smart car infotainment systems.

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Through this partnership Clarion aims to develop the smartphone interface that Nokia and Consumer Electronics for Automotive, CE4A are proposing as industry standard, as well as to build an application service business for in-car devices utilizing the Ovi Store application service by Nokia. Clarion is also targeting accelerated development and greater commercial dominance of in-car information systems for the Europe and North America markets where Nokia has a strong presence, as well as China and other emerging markets.

"By integrating the Terminal Mode technology into in-car information systems such as car navigation developed by Clarion, we will be able to bring to customers the vast array of applications and services available to smartphones on in-car devices. The integration of in-car devices with smartphones will provide better user experiences for consumers and lead to radical changes in in-car information systems," says Tatsuhiko Izumi, president of Clarion.

"Through a stronger collaboration with Nokia and NAVTEQ, which supplies map information for our car navigation systems in overseas markets, it will be possible to utilize smartphone functions and services for in-car information system functions and support services such as intelligent transport systems (ITS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and navigation coordination.

"Nokia believes that Terminal Mode is an ideal base for industry innovation, allowing existing and new kinds of services to be extended into the car," says Vesa Luiro, Automotive Director at Nokia. "We are already committed to collaboration with the automotive industry and this alliance with Clarion will further improve the user experience in the car and enable consumers to access their favorite internet services and smartphone applications, wherever they are."

About Clarion

Clarion Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, has been a consolidated subsidiary of Hitachi Group since 2007. An international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, Clarion is involved in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 10,000 employees worldwide and 12 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at http://www.clarion.com.

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CONTACT:  Hirohisa Miyazawa of Clarion Company Ltd., +81-48-601-3700,
Hirohisa_Miyazawa@clarion.co.jp; or Media, Angela Flynn of Clarion Corporation
of America, +1-248-991-3236, aflynn@clarionus.com

Web Site:  http://www.clarion.com/

Stream Global Services Renews Agreement With ITIDA for Egyptian Workforce Development

Stream's Egyptian Workforce Expected to Grow by 400% by 2013 The Fastest Growing BPO and Call Center Company in Egypt

BOSTON, June 22 -- Stream Global Services, Inc., (NYSE Amex: SGS), a premium business process outsource (BPO) service provider specializing in customer relationship management for Fortune 1000 companies, today announced that it has renewed its agreement with the Egyptian Information Technology Development Agency (ITIDA) to employ and train Egyptian employees in its Cairo facility.  ITIDA, as part of its initiative to empower, grow and develop Egypt's information and communications technology industry, will continue to subsidize certain employee training costs for Stream.  Stream expects its staff in Cairo to grow from 1000 employees to close to 4000 employees over the next three years.

Stream's Chairman and CEO, Scott Murray, signed the agreement today with Dr. Hazem Youssef Abdelazim, CEO, ITIDA, during the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt event, taking place in Washington, DC. The agreement was witnessed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, His Excellency, Dr. Tarek Kamel. In addition to the signing, Mr. Murray will also participate in a panel discussion with other leading global companies regarding its recent business success in Egypt.

"Since the opening of our Cairo service center just over a year ago, Stream has seen tremendous growth and success in the region," said Murray.  "The excellent language skills, labor pool scalability and exceptional government support has enabled us to provide unparalled service programs for our clients.  We are thrilled to continue our work with the ITIDA to ensure that we quickly and effectively ramp up training and support efforts in Cairo for these clients."

According to a recent Ovum research article, Egypt has a significant role to play in the delivery of customer-facing services to Western end-users.  According to Ovum analyst and author, Peter Ryan, "Stream's decision to move into Egypt for contact center delivery highlights the significant value this market has to offer."

Commenting on the agreement, ITIDA CEO, Dr. Hazem Youssef Abdelazim said, "We are pleased to continue our work with Stream to further develop the technology talent base of Egypt.  We look forward to our continued partnership over the coming years to ensure Stream's clients reap the benefits of Egypt's advanced technology infrastructure and highly educated workforce. More importantly, Stream's success with ITIDA support, proves that Egypt has positioned itself as next large scale location for global BPO and Call Center requirements."

  Contact Information:
  Sally Comollo
  Director of Marketing Communications
  sally.comollo@stream.com
  781-304-1847

  About Stream Global Services

Stream Global Services is a premium business process outsource (BPO) service provider specializing in customer relationship management including sales, customer care and technical support for Fortune 1000 companies.  Stream is a trusted partner to some of the world's leading technology, computing, telecommunications, retail, entertainment/media, and financial services companies.  Our service programs are delivered through a set of standardized best practices and sophisticated technologies by a highly skilled workforce of approximately 30,000 employees based out of 50 solution centers in 22 countries supporting more than 35 languages.  Stream continues to expand its global presence and service offerings to increase revenue, improve operational efficiencies and drive brand loyalty for its clients. To learn more about the company and its complete service offering, please visit http://www.stream.com.

About IDITA

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) is a governmental entity affiliated to Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.  It is responsible for growing and developing Egypt's position as a leading global outsourcing location by attracting foreign direct investment to the industry and maximizing the exports of IT services and applications.

Located in the heart of the modern business environment at Smart Village, the six hundred acre technology and business park on the outskirts of Cairo, ITIDA is a self-sustainable entity that drives the IT industry in Egypt and raises awareness among the Egyptian people of the benefits and use of ICT to advance socio-economic welfare of the whole community. To learn more about ITIDA and its activities, please visit http://www.itida.gov.eg

Source: Stream Global Services, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Sally Comollo, Director of Marketing Communications of Stream
Global Services, Inc., +1-781-304-1847, sally.comollo@stream.com

Web Site:  http://www.stream.com/
http://www.itida.gov.eg/

The Thomson Reuters Foundation Launches 'TrustLaw'

TrustLaw is a free online service promoting the practice of pro bono legal work around the world, as well as an international information hub on anti-corruption and governance issues. - A free international marketplace for pro bono projects, connecting lawyers with those who are unable to pay but need legal assistance - The uniquely ambitious service already has over 190 partners signed up across the globe, including over 60 leading law firms, 80 NGOs and almost as many social entrepreneurs - The service is today live, at http://www.trust.org

LONDON, June 22 -- The Thomson Reuters Foundation today announces the launch of TrustLaw, an ambitious global service that will transform access to pro bono legal support and provide an international hub on anti-corruption and good governance issues.

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The new service (http://www.trust.org/trustlaw) will widen access to the rule of law and promote greater transparency, empowering people with trusted information and free legal assistance.

Speaking at the launch, Monique Villa, CEO of the Thomson Reuters Foundation said, "At a time of great economic uncertainty, legal support is more important than ever for organisations addressing the critical social and environmental issues of our age. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has set itself an ambitious goal: to create a truly international new marketplace connecting those in need of free legal assistance with those able to provide it - anywhere in the world. The dramatic response we have already seen from the non-profit and legal communities highlights the appetite and need for such a service."

As a truly global online resource on anti-corruption and good governance, TrustLaw brings together a repository of information, advice and best practice, along with agenda-setting material from the Foundation's expert editorial team. With a database of national legislation, international conventions, news, country profiles and law reviews, this will offer a one-stop shop for anti-corruption and governance information. This model will later be used for other areas including women's rights.

Nancy Boswell, President and CEO of Transparency International-USA, the global civil society organisation, said of TrustLaw, "TI-USA applauds the launch of TrustLaw and believes it will contribute significantly to reducing corruption by providing greater access to information.  The free-flow of information helps empower people to hold their governments and the private sector accountable.   We look forward to working with TrustLaw to bring its benefits to a global constituency."

At the heart of the project is TrustLaw Connect, an online marketplace for pro bono work, which will help to spread the culture and practice of pro bono legal assistance around the globe. TrustLaw Connect is a must-have tool for lawyers interested in doing high-impact pro bono and volunteer work. Likewise, social entrepreneurs, NGOs and government agencies will be able to readily access pro bono legal support from lawyers anywhere in the world - for free.

TrustLaw Connect itself is a unique online platform, offered free to all members, enabling fast, efficient connections between those in need of legal assistance and those able to provide it. It will act as a trusted intermediary, vetting participants on all sides to ensure confidence in the requests and assistance provided.

On the TrustLaw Connect service, Stuart Popham, Senior Partner Worldwide at Clifford Chance said: "TrustLaw is such a great concept that will really help lawyers fulfil their social responsibilities. It is independent, cutting edge and has already got the support of large parts of the international legal community. It will reach those around the world most in need, even those who are furthest from the protection of the law. I am delighted to be involved with this unique new marketplace."

Monique Villa said, "We recognised that a key barrier for law firms managing a pro bono programme is making initial contact with organisations with high impact projects. NGOs and entrepreneurs are also often unaware of the help they can receive. TrustLaw Connect will bridge this gap."

Over 190 organisations working in over 140 countries have already joined TrustLaw Connect, including over 60 leading law firms from around the world. Joining the first truly international service of its kind, ahead of launch, leading lawyers firms such as Slaughter and May, Eversheds, Herbert Smith, Torys, Bird & Bird and Beirut Legal have already assisted NGOs and entrepreneurs through the TrustLaw Connect network.

Not only a forum for law firms, TrustLaw Connect also brings together many of the world's leading organisations supporting innovative social entrepreneurs globally - including the Skoll Foundation and the Schwab Foundations - plus over 80 NGOs.

  Contacts

  Thomson Reuters Foundation

  Victoria Brough
  Head of External Affairs, EMEA
  + 44 (0) 207 542 8763
  victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com

  Tom Gilbert
  Corporate Communications Manager
  +44 (0) 207 542 4214
  tom.h.gilbert@thomsonreuters.com

  Anne-Sophie Sabouret
  Partnerships & Communications Manager
  Thomson Reuters Foundation
  +44 (0) 207 542 3397
  Anne.Sabouret@thomsonreuters.com

  Notes to Editors

  1. Thomson Reuters Foundation

Established in 1982, Thomson Reuters Foundation is a registered charity in Britain and the United States. The charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, it leverages the skills and expertise across the corporation to increase trust and access to the rule of law, to save lives through the provision of trusted information and to improve standards of journalism.

Following the acquisition of Reuters by Thomson Corp in 2008, the Foundation's resources and programmes were expanded and a new leadership team was appointed. The Thomson Reuters Foundation website, trust.org, is a portal which integrates the Foundation's three key areas of focus and brings together the Foundation's community of partners.

2. About TrustLaw Connect

What is TrustLaw?: A free vehicle to spread the culture and practice of pro bono work around the world. TrustLaw connects those who need legal help with lawyers willing to work at no cost.

Who is TrustLaw for?: For non-governmental organisations (NGOs), social entrepreneurs, and governments in need of legal support but who cannot afford it. For lawyers who want to engage in high impact pro bono work.

Why has this been launched?: The Thomson Reuters Foundation has considerable experience of building humanitarian communities and working with NGOs principally through the global humanitarian site  AlertNet.org.. According to a survey of our members, legal expertise is by far the most unmet need in this sector, TrustLaw will work in partnership with the most renowned organisations supporting social entrepreneurs around the world.

How will it work?: TrustLaw Connect, the new marketplace for TrustLaw,  works on a free membership basis and all members are carefully vetted. The Foundation will help beneficiaries to describe their legal needs and we then share their requests with our international community of pro bono lawyers and finally connect beneficiaries with the lawyers with whom they choose to work.

Where will TrustLaw work?: Globally, at the point of need; wherever a non-profit organisation, social entrepreneur, or government needs it.

3. Examples of pro bono projects, already connected

TrustLaw Connect has already made a number of successful pro bono connections using its unparalleled international network.

a.  UNITED KINGDOM - EveryChild UK and Slaughter and May: Leading global firm Slaughter and May is advising international children's charity EveryChild on the impact of a new UK employment directive relating to the use of temporary agency staff.

b. CANADA - Medair and Torys: Torys, one of Canada's leading law firms, is advising Swiss humanitarian aid agency Medair on registering in Canada, a move which Medair expects would provide support for their work in Haiti and throughout the world

4. Benefits of TrustLaw Connect membership For lawyers, one of the most difficult aspects of managing a pro bono programme is finding suitable clients and projects. Identifying new pro bono opportunities takes time and requires experience. Meanwhile, many NGOs, entrepreneurs and even some governments, need legal help but lack the financial means to get it.

  Benefits for lawyers include:
  --  Access to truly global pro bono projects that are otherwise hard to
      find;
  --  A fully searchable database of requests for legal assistance to help
      track down the right projects;
  --  Connections to a network of international lawyers and counsels of
      major corporations; and
  --  Access to a hub of important information and resources.

  Benefits for NGOs and entrepreneurs include:
  --  Access to an international network of lawyers offering pro bono
      assistance;
  --  Assistance in understanding  legal needs before posting them;
  --  Help in dealing with different offers of assistance; and
  --  A way to access legal assistance quickly and efficiently.

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CONTACT:  Victoria Brough, Head of External Affairs, EMEA, + 44 (0) 207
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Communications Manager, Thomson Reuters Foundation, +44 (0) 207 542 3397,
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