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T-Shirt Prints On Your Doorstep Thanks to New US Screen Printing Directory

LAS VEGAS, June 18 -- A searchable database fully dedicated to screen printing has been launched throughout the US and thousands of print companies have already subscribed.

With 12,000 firms currently listed, a figure that's growing daily, http://www.screenprinting.net is staking its claim to be the internet's biggest directory of its kind - offering advertising opportunities to companies and service solutions to customers.

All US states are represented, so if you're looking for a screen printing service in the US, simply head to http://www.screenprinting.net to locate your nearest provider.

Screen printing is a huge industry in itself possessing great advantages over other print processes in that the press can print on substrates of any shape, thickness and size, and can be used on paper, paperboard, plastics, glass, metals, fabrics, and many other materials.

For companies offering screen printing solutions, this new online portal is a fantastic way to achieve instant exposure. It takes merely a couple of minutes for companies to register their free listing on the website. Premium listings are also available for a one-off fee of $19 which includes a website link, email address, full business description and priority over basic listings.

For customers, there are options available for small quantities, for example five-a-side soccer teams or hen parties, or the opposite end of the spectrum where firms can churn out bulk orders with thousands of prints for promotional activity.

Daniel Brown is behind the new directory and believes it's a win-win situation for companies and consumers.

"The new directory is the perfect one-stop shop for screen printing companies and customers. The internet is such a massive place to advertise yourself or to find your required service - you don't need to do it alone!"

"For companies it takes just a few minutes to register and you're off and running. We're hoping to hit the 13,000 mark in the next few days," added Daniel, founder of ScreenPrinting.net.

For more information, head to http://www.screenprinting.net

Source: http://www.screenprinting.net
   

CONTACT:  Custard Media, +44(0)1772-781-830, info@custardmedia.co.uk

Web Site:  http://www.screenprinting.net/

Kyp Takes an Equity Stake in Visible Computing

Builds on a Successful and Proprietary Partnership

NEW YORK & LONDON, June 18, 2010--     Marketing specialist Kyp has taken an equity stake in technology company
Visible Computing. The companies have previously worked closely, as Kyp has
been as the exclusive licensee for VC's patented proprietary technology
within the marketing arena.

    During the past two years, Kyp (http://www.kyp.com) has created more than
175 unique direct marketing solutions for world-class companies in the
healthcare, financial, telecommunication and entertainment sectors, using the
patented iKyp webkey, which is powered by Visible Computing technology. Kyp
itself is backed by major international investors including Lord David Young
of Graffham, and Simon and David Reuben.

    The iKyp webkey is a print-based marketing format incorporating a USB
component that automatically launches web content when plugged into a USB
port. The market-leading solution has become popular with marketers for its
ability to create personalized online customer experiences and closed-loop
measurement, working in both the Windows and Mac operating systems. The iKyp
webkey has allowed numerous clients to achieve double-digit response rates to
direct marketing programs.

    "We've developed a proven record of success for major brands using
patented VC technology, and are delighted to be investing in its continued
innovation," commented Nicholas Miller, Kyp CEO. "VC's technology is
unmatched, as is our unique ability to successfully apply the technology to
the marketing arena."

    "Kyp has proven its ability to shape this market and provide continual
thought leadership," said Peter Florence, Director of Visible Computing.
"This new equity position only strengthens the bond for our relationship."

    About Kyp

    Kyp is a specialist marketing company which develops unique solutions
using products and services designed to physically engage consumers and
promote behavior change.

    By appealing to a combination of senses, our patented designs, formats
and technologies create intrigue - compelling people to interact with content
and get a kick out of discovery. The result is an ability to enhance
performance across a wide range of metrics such as response rate, conversion
rate and customer spend.

    Launched in September 2005, Kyp is now a global company based in London,
New York and San Francisco and also operating in Canada, China and Germany.

    About Visible Computing

    Visible Computing (http://www.visiblecomputing.com ) is an innovative
technology and product company which has a number of patents. Its products
enable companies to communicate and engage with their customers and create
personalized online customer experiences.

Source: Kyp

Contact: Eric Blinderman, +1-203-727-5005

SGN's EXO-Planet Elite Connects iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Gamers

3-D Third-Person Shooter Game Enables Gameplay across Multiple Platforms

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 18 -- SGN today announced the availability of 3-D shooter game EXO-Planet Elite for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. EXO-Planet Elite now enables players to challenge friends and fellow gamers to high-action gameplay across multiple platforms. The third-person shooter game enables players to compete in live, zero-gravity combat on two unique space stations, affixing themselves to the walls and ceilings of magnetically-charged platforms. Players can choose to compete in one of two modes. In "Capture the Flag" mode users storm enemy territory to bring home the flag; in "Death Match" mode the goal is simply to obliterate one's opponents.  SGN has provided an elegant technological solution to the challenge of movement and perspective in a zero-gravity environment.

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"With EXO-Planet, gamers have the opportunity to challenge and play with friends and fellow gamers across multiple platforms -- whether they are in the same room or in different countries," said Shervin Pishevar, founder and executive chairman of SGN. "Adrenaline junkies can experience the excitement of zero gravity whether using their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch."

Every EXO-Planet Elite player is equipped with an armored EXO-Suit and a lethal LX-Automatic weapon. As users play, they'll earn in-game currency, called Scrip, which can then be used to upgrade their EXO-Suit and purchase additional weapons. As a player's experience grows, he or she will be able to level up and unlock additional weapons including the EM-Blaster, the PA-Cannon and the ultra-precise CL-Pulse Rifle, which comes with a high-powered scope.

SGN's EXO-Planet Elite is available for $4.99 for the iPhone and $6.99 for the iPad from the App Store or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About SGN

Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. with offices in China and Argentina, SGN is one of the most innovative developers of mobile social games. SGN's current stable of advanced games has led to more than 21 million unique downloads on the iPhone and iPod touch. SGN specializes in advanced games such as Skies of Glory and F.A.S.T. that have console quality graphics and live multiplayer features over 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. F.A.S.T., the company's first 3D jet-fighting game, entered both the Top 10 Free Apps and Top ten Paid Apps charts. iBowl and SGN Golf, which use the iPhone's accelerometer technology both went to number one when they were released. For more information, please visit http://www.sgn.com or http://www.twitter.com/sgn_tweets.

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Source: SGN
   

CONTACT:  Kristen Stippich, for SGN, +1-212-880-5278,
Kristen.Stippich@ogilvypr.com

Web Site:  http://www.itunes.com/appstore
http://www.sgn.com/

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Cambridge

New Cell Site Activated on MIT Campus as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 18 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new 3G cell site that will enhance coverage for students, faculty and staff on the MIT campus as well as area residents and businesses. With 3G speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

The new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing effort to drive innovation and extend its 3G wireless network - the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing. It is also part of AT&T's ongoing investment to build the broadband networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.

"We lit up our new 3G cell site on MIT Campus right around commencement time," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager, AT&T New England. "Our ongoing investments in this critical part of the state will help us ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."

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

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

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

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

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

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Want to Quit Smoking? Study Seeks Adult Smokers Nationwide for a Free, Online Smoking-Cessation Study

SEATTLE, June 18 -- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced today that it is launching a new online study to help people quit smoking. The study, called WebQuit, is enrolling adult smokers nationwide. Participation is free to eligible individuals.

The goal of WebQuit is to improve the effectiveness of online smoking-cessation programs. Study director Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in smoking-cessation research, says that online smoking-cessation programs are improving but still have a very long way to go.

"That old Mark Twain quote that 'quitting smoking is easy - I've done it a thousand times' unfortunately is still very true today despite the plethora of smoking-cessation methods available to people," said Bricker, a faculty member in the Cancer Prevention Program in the Hutchinson Center's Public Health Sciences Division. "But I think web-based interventions are the wave of the future, not only because they are generally cheaper than personal therapy but because as a culture we are becoming more reliant on the convenient do-it-yourself options we find online."

Study participants will not be paid, but they will receive interactive tools for dealing more effectively with urges to smoke. They also will receive step-by-step guides for quitting smoking, personalized plans for quitting and staying quit, and electronic links for reaching one-on-one expert help for quitting.

Participants will be randomly assigned by computer (like the tossing of a coin) to one of two online smoking-cessation programs. The success rates of participants will then be compared. He is hopeful that the study will help adults in their quest to kick the habit.

"Our goal is to try to find what works and what doesn't; what to include in these programs and how to improve them so they can become more effective," said Bricker, also a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington.

Involvement in the study will entail completing online questionnaires, including several follow-up surveys. Eligible participants must be at least 18 and not currently participating in other smoking-cessation programs, among other requirements.

To enroll in the WebQuit study or for more information, please visit http://www.webquit.com

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, our interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists and humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit and passion for health, knowledge and hope to their work and to the world. http://www.fhcrc.org

  Media Contacts:
  Kristen Woodward
  206-667-5095
  kwoodwar@fhcrc.org

Source: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
   

CONTACT:  Kristen Woodward of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,
+1-206-667-5095, kwoodwar@fhcrc.org

Web Site:  http://www.fhcrc.org/

Phoenix NAP Datacenter Announces Grand Opening

Creates available high density colocation space to meet market demands

PHOENIX, June 18 -- Phoenix NAP®, a next generation datacenter and network access point, announced today it is open and operating. Construction initially began in June of 2009, and during the past year, the building has been developed into a premier Phoenix colocation facility.

"One of the things we set out to do was create a datacenter that could meet today's high capacity, data-intensive needs and provide enough scalability for future IT requirements. The high density colocation space we can offer helps to address the market demand, and the infrastructure and designs of Phoenix NAP ensure long-term viability," said Ian McClarty, president of Phoenix NAP.

"Since their ground breaking just one year ago, Phoenix NAP has helped grow the local economy with added jobs and it is driving continued growth of the city's high tech sector," said Councilman Michael Johnson. "Their grand opening is great news for Phoenix residents and the high tech industry."

Featuring 90,000 square feet of available colocation space that can deliver 200 watts of power per square foot or more to racks, Phoenix NAP incorporates several designs to optimize uptime, including a 2N capable power system and a bi-directional closed water loop.

"Both the power and cooling systems are designed with multiple redundancies and concurrent maintainability, meaning maintenance can be performed on any part(s) of the systems without requiring the entire distribution chain to be taken offline. We realize a lot of people may look at Phoenix as a site for disaster recovery or business continuity services, and our infrastructure reinforces those types of solutions," said McClarty.

Phoenix NAP is also a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) validated services provider and a carrier neutral datacenter. It is a SAS 70 Type I certified facility, and Type II certification is expected to follow after six months of operation.

About Phoenix NAP

Phoenix NAP, LLC (http://www.phoenixnap.com) is a privately held organization of operational, networking and management professionals that have worked in the datacenter and IT fields since the early 1990s. The company employs a unique approach to providing flexible datacenter solutions that are tailored to meet the differing needs of small businesses and large enterprises. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.phoenixnap.com.

  Press Contact
  Scott Reiland
  Communications | Public Relations
  Phoenix NAP
  877.749.2656 option 5
  scottr@phoenixnap.com

Source: Phoenix NAP, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Scott Reiland, Communications | Public Relations of Phoenix
NAP, LLC, 1-877-749-2656, option 5, scottr@phoenixnap.com

Web Site:  http://www.phoenixnap.com/

North American Bancard Launches Redesigned Corporate Website Offering Enhanced Customer Experience

Updated Features, Functionality Reflect Focus on Customer, Partner Support & Education

TROY, Mich., June 18 -- North American Bancard today announced the launch of a fully redesigned corporate website offering an improved user experience for both merchants and sales partners.  The site can be found at http://www.nabancard.com.

Headquartered in Troy, Mich., North American Bancard is a multi-faceted payment solutions provider offering Credit, Debit, ATM, Online Payment and related products.   The company processes more than $8 billion in electronic transactions annually for over 100,000 merchants nationwide.

"Our new site significantly expands our established commitment to putting the customer first.  It is highly intuitive, user-friendly and includes a wealth of new content we know our clients and partners continually seek out online," said CEO Marc Gardner.  "The site also creates a clear, strong and relevant brand identity for North American Bancard, reinforcing our status as a leader in electronic payment solutions."

The expanded site now contains 200+ pages of fresh content that provides valuable resources to merchants, sales partners, and 3rd party partners.  The newly created Learning Center offers educational materials, including a FAQ, Glossary, Featured Articles, Terminal FAQ Blog, and Corporate Blog.

"We designed the new site to better engage merchants and sales partners.  The new 'look and feel' better showcases our brand identity, by focusing on a customer centric user-friendly interface, with more content and easier navigation," said Jeff Alderman, Director of Online Marketing.

"Education within the credit card processing industry is vital for a business in today's economic environment; we created the Learning Center to empower our merchants.  We also want them to further connect with North American Bancard through popular social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn," Alderman added.

About North American Bancard

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, North American Bancard is a multi-faceted payment solutions provider dedicated to providing the latest technology as well as committing to the highest service levels.  As a registered MSP/ISO since 1992, North American Bancard provides its clients with a full suite of products and services including Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, ATM, Gift and Loyalty Cards, and Online Payment Gateway solutions.  North American Bancard processes over $8 billion in electronic transactions annually for over 100,000 merchants nationwide.  For more information, visit http://www.nabancard.com

Source: North American Bancard
   

CONTACT:  Jeff Alderman of North American Bancard, 1-800-226-2273, x1140,
jalderman@nabancard.com

Web Site:  http://www.nabancard.com/

New 2X CloudClient OS - A USB Stick is All You Need!

DALLAS, June 18, 2010--

    - The Free 2X CloudClient OS Easily Converts PCs, Netbooks, Laptops and
Thin Clients to Cloud Clients

    2X Software today announced the release of its Linux-based 2X CloudClient
operating system.

    Its simplicity makes the 2X CCOS one of the world's most user-friendly
operating systems, allowing users access to applications, virtual desktops
and the Internet from PCs, laptops and thin client devices. It converts PCs,
notebooks, netbooks, thin clients and other devices into clients that
instantly deliver web applications, virtual desktops and published
applications directly to where they are needed. The 2X CCOS installs to USB
devices, CDs, local hard drives and as a network boot OS via PXE boot.

    "With the experience we have gained in the thin client OS market, we are
proud to release the first hardware-independent cloud and VDI-focused OS,"
explains Paul Gafa, 2X Software's Chief Technology Officer.

    Nikolaos Makris, CEO of 2X Software, added that "in the future, we are
planning to replace the desktop-like user experience with easily predefined
remote connections, much like television channels. This will make the 2X CCOS
the fastest, simplest and most compatible way to connect to any VDI or cloud
infrastructure."

    How does 2X CloudClient work:

    Go to http://www.2x.com/ccos and instantly install your FREE personal 2X
CloudClient operating system on a USB stick no larger than 512 MB. Your
portable cloud client operating system can then be run from any computer that
can boot from a USB device, allowing you to instantly connect to hosted
virtual desktop, applications, like eg. Google Apps, Mirosoft HyperV or
VMWare. It's your own personal cloud client that you can carry in your
pocket.

    Alternatively you can burn the 2X CloudClient OS on a bootable CDRom or
install it on a local HD and even run it as a Network Boot OS from you local
network.

   
    Features:

    - Supports Web applications, such as Google Apps, Microsoft Live, Web
      browsers, and more.

    - Includes virtual desktop and application clients, such as Microsoft RDP
      VMware View, Citrix XenApp and the 2X VirtualDesktopServer Client
      client.

    - Installs and boots from any type of USB device, or from a CDROM and
      hard drive.

    - Converts standard PC's, laptops, netbooks or thin clients to a cloud
      device.

    Try To download the FREE 2X CloudClient OS today, please visit: 2X
CloudClient OS Download. (http://www.2x.com/ccos/)

    About 2X

    2X Software Ltd (http://www.2x.com/) develops enterprise server-based
virtual computing software, enabling desktop virtualization and application
streaming on personal computers and thin client devices. Its product line,
which includes the award-winning 2X VirtualDesktopServer
(http://www.2x.com/virtualdesktop/) and 2X ApplicationServer,
(http://www.2x.com/applicationserver/) is easily scalable, installable, and
manageable with straightforward licensing, resulting in product prices far
below those of competitors. For more information, please visit:
http://www.2x.com.

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    For more information:

    Please email Ryan Pope on rp@2x.com
    URL: http://www.2x.com
    tel: +1-866-970-6262

Source: 2X Software Ltd

For more information: Please email Ryan Pope on rp@2x.com, tel: +1-866-970-6262

Down Under Answers Branches Into South Africa Market With 'Africa Answers' Division

South Africa Takes the World Stage Hosting Soccer's World Cup as Travel Specialist Expands to Include African Vacations

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 18 -- Acknowledged as one of the most respected and awarded specialists in wholesale travel to Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific, Down Under Answers has extended its scope to include Southern Africa and the nations of Eastern Africa.

New affiliate Africa Answers will specialize in travel packages to the nations of South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and the Indian Ocean, including the island nation of Seychelles.

Thanks to the easing up of the recession and subsequent company growth, Africa Answers is hoping to take advantage of the expected $2 billion in revenue generated by the nearly 460,000 international visitors for the 2010 FIFA World Cup running June 11 through June 24 in South Africa.

"DUA has experienced fantastic growth over the last 6 months. In the upcoming summer months our revenue is already expected to surpass any month in the history of the company. Africa is a vast, vibrant and under-tapped travel destination and with the World Cup coming up, now is the time to expand into this new market," says company president and founder Kirk Demeter from Johannesburg, where he is currently enjoying the World Cup atmosphere.

Currently staffed with 24 seasoned employees, parent company Down Under Answers is zooming back to record-year status after a tough 2009. Already the company has seen a 95% increase in passengers and a 50% growth in revenue over last year for the first six months, and project overall business for the year to be an all-time high.

DUA was awarded by both Tourism New Zealand and Australia as Best Travel Wholesaler six and five years running respectively. Similarly, Africa Answers will rely heavily on relationships built with South African Tourism and travel boards.

"South African tourism welcomed our expansion into South Africa with open arms, helping to build crucial relationships and forge ahead with our program. Kerryn Cook, our VP of Product and Marketing, traveled to Durban, South Africa for Indaba, the trade show that unites travel professionals and suppliers, and was able to find the right hotels, safari lodges and tours to best suit our clients," says Demeter.

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Since its inception in 1992, the Seattle-based company has grown steadily from a boutique adventure operator to one of the leading travel wholesalers in North America. Down Under Answers enjoyed a record year in 2008 in sales to the South Pacific (including Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and more), with Australia vacation destinations representing 65% of total sales. Projected sales for 2010 are expected to reach their all-time peak year. Pre-designed package or customized getaway, more travelers than ever before are placing their vacation dreams in the experienced hands of Down Under Answers/Africa Answers travel experts.

"It's a natural progression for our company to include an African vacation focus, because so many people want to experience its scenic beauty, wildlife and cultural offerings firsthand. We've fallen in love with it," adds Demeter.

Founded in 1992, Seattle-based Down Under Answers is the industry leader in travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Dubai. Repeatedly voted Best Travel Wholesaler by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Australia specialists, the company employs seasoned staff members to customize tours - ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries - for groups of virtually any size. For further information, email info@duatravel.com, or call (800) 889-1464.

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  Twitter: @DownUnderAnswer
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  Media Contact:

  Andrea Courtney
  Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

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

Source: Down Under Answers
   

CONTACT:  Andrea Courtney, Randall PR for Down Under Answers,
+1-206-624-5757

Web Site:  http://www.duatravel.com/

Industry Innovators from HP, OnStar, GE Healthcare, Yahoo! Flock to the 6th Annual Global Innovations in New Product Development: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange to Share Best Practices in Innovation

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. June 18 -- Forward-thinking leaders assembled in Anaheim, Calif. last week as Frost & Sullivan hosted its 6th Annual Global Innovations in New Product Development: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange. The event created an open forum for discussion and debate among leading industry visionaries, innovators, and technologists. The most popular topics examined were the power of disruptive technology, how to identify and seize white space opportunities, and the use of social media for product development. Additional topics included the importance of global innovation investing and the implementation of innovation-focused portfolio management.

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Keynote speakers Karen Morris, Chief Innovation Officer at Chartis Insurance, who presented Leadership vs. Management: Mapping Innovative Thinking to Global Economic Realities, and Rich Duncombe, Innovation Catalyst at HP, who led Fire Up Your Innovation Team! Transforming Organizations with Innovative Thinking, which anchored the event and set the tone for the visionary content that followed.

Attendee Jennifer Finkbiner, Scientist for KCI said, "As a technology developer/engineer/scientist, it was phenomenal to interact with the caliber of innovationists, VPs, and CEO's to build my repertoire of common language and processes for managing technology development."  The event presented "high-quality speakers with two or three great takeaways from each," said another event attendee from Johnson Controls.

Global Innovations in New Product Development: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange is an annual event packed with extraordinary networking opportunities, best strategies and next practices that drive attendees to seize industry opportunities and launch innovative and profitable new products and services.  To register for a future program, please contact Matthew McSweegan, National Sales Director for Frost & Sullivan, at matthew.mcsweegan@frost.com or 516-255-3812. For more information, you can also visit http://www.frost.com/pds.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com/.

  Contact:
  Jake Wengroff
  210.247.3806
  jake.wengroff@frost.com

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CONTACT:  Jake Wengroff of Frost & Sullivan, +1-210-247-3806,
jake.wengroff@frost.com

Web Site:  http://www.frost.com/

Virtual Tradeshow to Extend Business Engagement of COMPUTEX

INTEL, NVIDIA, AMD...to showcase on 3D Virtual Tradeshow@COMPUTEX.biz

Watch today while the show CONTINUES

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 18 -- COMPUTEX, the largest computing products show in Asia Pacific, just got a great result and the organizer TCA (Taipei Computer Association) is offering a global online marketing display to extend the business engagement for 3 months till August 31st. TCA kicks off its amazing 3D Virtual Tradeshow @ COMPUTEX.biz (http://www.computex.biz/computex2010_3D/ ) and captures the attention of both present and overseas visitors. This tradeshow is also supported by high tech heavyweights such as INTEL, NVIDIA, AMD, ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Clevo, KWorld, RiTEK, etc. Viewers can register for free immediately to enjoy the latest technologies from these primary brands on their 3D computing, intelligent embedded solutions, eReading, tablets and mobility technologies, all within just a few clicks. The show will last for a mere 3 months' time.

Built on the state-of-the-art 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform, the 3D Virtual Tradeshow @ COMPUTEX.biz provides exhibitors and viewers with interactive demonstrations, the highest level of information security, as well as business to business (B2B) social engagement and communication. The virtual platform, serving as a supplement to COMPUTEX in facilitating more comprehensive global outreach, provides around the clock on-demand access to exhibition information until August 31st.

TCA celebrates COMPUTEX 30th anniversary by debuting the 3D Virtual Tradeshow @ COMPUTEX.biz in Taiwan, leveraging the 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform with many robust features to service the exhibitors, such as an event content management system (including a dynamic virtual exhibit builder and modular data management), dynamic simulation through animation and motion graphics, social interaction and communication, social media integration, automatic metrics and reporting, virtual conferences, auditorium, dynamic promotional banners, virtual badges, online payment transactions, etc., in order to provide the viewers with the best virtual experience.

Intel Corp., a major sponsor of this Virtual Tradeshow, leverages the virtual Intel Exhibit Hall to present its latest products and technologies covering mobility, desktop, data center solutions and intelligent embedded fields to visitors round the globe. In addition, Intel-based products and technologies from MSI and Gigabyte could also be seen at the virtual booths. The advanced digital exhibition at the virtual Intel Exhibit Hall had provided worldwide visitors an instant access to the latest solutions and technologies that Intel and its partners showcase at COMPUTEX 2010. Register for free and check it out yourself for a new exhibition experience to explore the "3D Virtual Tradeshow @ COMPUTEX.biz" today, where you'll be surprised to get the latest high tech information within a just few clicks.

  3D Virtual Tradeshow@COMPUTEX.biz is available at
  http://www.computex.biz/computex2010_3D/
  Join by clicking "Register"

  About TCA

Taipei Computer Association (TCA) was established on Nov. 5, 1974.  The corporate members of this non-government and non-profit organization have grown from 15 to more than 4000.  The current Chairman is Mr. J. T. Wang, the Chairman of Acer Incorporated.  TCA has branch offices across all areas in Taiwan, and overseas representatives in Tokyo (Japan), as well as Suzhou and Beijing (China) to provide more efficient services to our international customers.  The organization is a well-recognized representative of Taiwan ICT industry, as 90% of Taiwan ICT industry's total production value came from its members.  TCA strives to become the driving force of Taiwan ICT industry as well as a world-class business organization.

About 6Connex

6Connex is the pioneer of virtual experience technology marketing solutions.  Our Virtual Experience Platform enables businesses and individuals to connect and engage virtually anytime and anywhere using a dimensional environment-like architecture for B2B or B2C social networking whether it's as a tradeshow, event or conference, and beyond.  6Connex has developed award-winning, results-oriented virtual technology marketing solutions for industry leaders such as Cisco, HP, DuPont, and Procter and Gamble.  Visit http://www.6connex.com/ for more information.

Source: Taipei Computer Association (TCA)
   

CONTACT:  Vivian Chin, Taipei Computer Association, +886-2-2577-4249
#825, or Vivian_chin@mail.tca.org.tw; Paul Lin, Veda International Corp,
+886-2-2704-3024 #118 or Paul@veda.com.tw, for Taipei Computer Association

Web site: http://www.computex.biz/computex2010_3D
http://www.6connex.com/

First SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hubs Now Available From SIIG

SIIG is proud to be one of the first manufacturers to release two new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs to market: the SuperSpeed USB 4-Port Hub, the SuperSpeed USB 7-Port Hub.

FREMONT, Calif., June 18 -- SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products, is proud to be one of the first manufacturers in the industry to release two new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs: the SuperSpeed USB 4-Port Hub, and the SuperSpeed USB 7-Port Hub.

The new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs support ultra-fast data transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s, which are up to 10 times faster than prior USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards. SIIG's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are completely backwards - compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices - and will operate simultaneously with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices. SIIG SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs have built-in over-current protection to ensure your connected USB devices are protected from unforeseen power surges. The latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 enables highest data transfer speeds when connected with bandwidth-hungry devices, including external hard disks, high resolution webcams, video surveillance cameras, digital video cameras, and multi-channel audio.

SIIG's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are fully compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification, Revision 1.0 to ensure compatibility with the latest computer systems and a wide variety of USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs support the latest Windows operating systems, carry FCC Class B (DoC) and CE approvals, and are RoHS-compliant. SIIG's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

Additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hubs info:

SuperSpeed USB 4-Port Hub - Easily adds four more SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to your USB-enabled system, supporting up to four USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 devices. (SIIG Part# JU-H40312-S1, MSRP $59.99)

SuperSpeed USB 7-Port Hub - This 7-port hub adds three SuperSpeed USB 3.0, and four USB 2.0 ports to your USB-enabled system, supporting up to three USB 3.0 devices, or up to seven USB 2.0 devices. (SIIG Part# JU-H70112-S1, MSRP $59.99)

Check out SIIG's complete line of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 at http://www.siig.com/

About SIIG

SIIG, a leading manufacturer of IT and AV connectivity solutions, designs and brings to market a variety of USB connectivity products, including SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe adapters, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCards, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs, as well as a complete assortment of USB 2.0 adapters and many other add-on upgrades to improve, enhance, and satisfy your computing experience.

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

Source: SIIG, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Mercado of SIIG, Inc.,  +1-510-657-8688,
michelle.m@siig.com

Web Site:  http://www.siig.com/

Label Interactive's 'Game Table,' iPad Board Games and Virtual Cards, Free for Father's Day Weekend

Game Table allows iPad owners to play Checkers, Chess, Reversi, Go, Poker, and virtually any card game

DANBURY, Conn., June 18 -- Label Interactive, a leading innovator in interactive design and game development, today announced that Game Table for the Apple iPad will be available on the Apple App Store for free this weekend.  Game Table will be free June 18th - June 21st.  Take advantage of this great offer and get your game on with dad!

Imagine all of your favorite board games with no small pieces to lose. Game Table delivers your classic game collection in electronic format. You provide the competition -- and the action.

"Game Table isn't a typical video game," explains Jeff Juliard, Label Interactive founder and president. "There are no 'rules' built in. Game Table simply provides gorgeous, photorealistic tables, game pieces, and a virtual deck of cards, along with an intuitive way for users to interact with them. You can play your favorite classic games any way, anywhere, and anytime you want without ever having to worry about lost pieces."

  Features
  Detailed, photo-realistic game tables, boards, and pieces
  A virtual deck of cards with the ability to move, stack, flip, and shuffle
  Poker chips and dealer button on Poker Table
  Checkers, Chess, Reversi, Go, and Cards
  More games coming soon as free updates
  Auto-saves the position of all your pieces when you exit the app
  Multiple table backgrounds
  Simulated physics or snap to squares option

  Pricing & Availability

Game Table is normally priced at $0.99 (USD) and is now available for download on Apple's iTunes App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-table/id354172893?mt=8

For additional information and press images, please visit the website at: http://www.gametableapp.com/

About Label Interactive

Label Interactive is a US-based interactive design and development company specializing in online and mobile branded games, microsites, and rich media advertising solutions. Formed in 1998, Label Interactive produces online experiences for some of the largest brands on the planet, including MTV Games, ESPN, Turner, and others. http://www.labelinteractive.com/

All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

  Media Contacts

  Derrick Stembridge
  615-478-1066
  derrick@labelinteractive.com

  Jeff Juliard
  860-350-3800
  contact@labelinteractive.com

Source: Label Interactive
   

CONTACT:  Media, Derrick Stembridge, +1-615-478-1066,
derrick@labelinteractive.com, or Jeff Juliard, +1-860-350-3800,
contact@labelinteractive.com, both of Label Interactive

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

Broadcom Announces Intention to Acquire Innovision Research & Technology PLC

IRVINE, Calif., June 17 -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its subsidiary, Broadcom International Ltd., has agreed to terms with the board of Innovision Research & Technology PLC, (a company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange: INN), to make an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and to be issued shares of Innovision. Innovision is a leader in near-field communication (NFC) technology.

Under the terms of the offer, Innovision shareholders will receive Pounds Sterling 0.35 (approximately $0.52) per share in cash for each Innovision share held, representing a total equity value of approximately $47.5 million based on current exchange rates. This offer represents a 84.2% premium above the closing price of Innovision common stock on June 17, 2010.  Broadcom expects to close the acquisition of Innovision in the third quarter of 2010.

The full terms of today's announcement are accessible at http://investor.broadcom.com/rule-2-5disclaimer.cfm.

This press release and the full announcement by Broadcom International Ltd. concerning the offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Innovision Research & Technology PLC (the "Offer") does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell or purchase any securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, pursuant to the Offer or otherwise.  The Offer will be made solely by an offer document and (in the case of certificated holders of Innovision Research & Technology PLC ordinary shares) the accompanying form of acceptance which will contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer, including details of how the Offer may be accepted.

About Broadcom

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

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2009 revenue of $4.49 billion, and holds over 4,050 U.S. and over 1,460 foreign patents, more than 7,900 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

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

Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

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

Note:

The Offer will not be made, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or by use of the mails of, or by any means or instrumentality (including, without limitation, facsimile or other electronic transmission, telex or telephone) of inter-state or foreign commerce of, or any facility of, a national, state or other securities exchange of, the United States, nor will it be made directly or indirectly in or into Canada, Australia or Japan and the Offer will not be capable of acceptance by any such use, means, instrumentality or facility or from within the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other such jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction. Accordingly, copies of this announcement are not being, will not be and must not be mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other such jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction and persons receiving this announcement (including without limitation custodians, nominees and trustees) must not mail, forward, distribute or send it in, into or from the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other such jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction.

  Broadcom Press Contact    Broadcom Investor Relations Contact
  Bob Marsocci              T. Peter Andrew
  Vice President, Corporate  Vice President, Corporate
   Communications            Communications
  949-926-5458              949-926-5663
  bmarsocci@broadcom.comandrewtp@broadcom.com

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CONTACT:  Press Contact, Bob Marsocci, Vice President, Corporate
Communications, +1-949-926-5458, bmarsocci@broadcom.com, or Investor
Relations, T. Peter Andrew, Vice President, Corporate Communications,
+1-949-926-5663, andrewtp@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom

Web Site:  http://www.broadcom.com/

HUZO Announces Launch of HUZO.com

HUZO has created an entirely new category in entertainment through the convergence of social networks, entertainment content and socially conscious revenue sharing

IRVINE, Calif., June 17 -- HUZO today announced the launch of HUZO.com, a revolutionary new category where entertainment and social media converge to give people a single source for all content such as movies, games, e-books and music. "We call it Entertainment 3.0(TM)," said Terrell Samuels, HUZO CEO and Co-Founder.

"Plus, our socially-conscious revenue sharing model empowers the HUZO community to join our company in giving something back to causes that are important to them," Samuels said.

In addition to serving as a media distribution channel and a social networking platform, HUZO's unique revenue-sharing also provides an unprecedented opportunity for people and organizations to monetize social networks.

"We've created a way to share our revenue from media distribution with anyone," Samuels explained. "From entertainment celebrities or athletes with a large fan bases, to charities, churches and even individuals, anyone can tap into the revenue stream created by the $120 billion-a-year-plus market for movie DVDs, games, e-books and music."

In addition to sharing revenues with its community, HUZO sets aside two percent of total revenues to fund its charitable foundation.

"This is truly the next generation of entertainment," Samuels said.

By getting their movies, games, music and e-books from HUZO, individuals can earn enough to receive their entertainment for free, and even receive cash back.  Today, millions of people get their entertainment from familiar providers such as Amazon and Netflix.  When they subscribe to HUZO for that same content, they recoup two percent of the cost in cash, which they can keep for themselves or designate to go to any organization they choose. HUZO subscribers also receive additional cash incentives for referring friends who subscribe.

As a social network platform, HUZO provides a way for people to stay connected with their favorite celebrities and participate in communities around the world of entertainment. Users simply go to HUZO.com and create a free online profile, then invite family, coworkers, colleagues and friends to join their HUZO network. They can upload pictures and then share, rate, and discuss their favorite movies, games, e-books and music with their community.

HUZO members can follow their favorite celebrity, charity, school, church or business on HUZO.  The revenue sharing model allows subscribers to generate income for themselves and their networks simply by doing what they already love - watching movies, playing games and listening to music.

Samuels said the HUZO business model is designed to help monetize large social networks, as well as to be an effective fundraising vehicle for organizations. One big advantage is that for the most part, HUZO is not going after new dollars. "People are already paying for subscriptions to receive movies, games, e-books and music. We simply provide more value and a richer experience for the money people are already spending on this entertainment content," Samuels said.

HUZO is headquartered in Irvine, California. For additional information, visit http://www.huzo.com.

Source: HUZO.com
   

CONTACT:  Terrell Samuels of HUZO.com, +1-310-234-2268, terrell@huzo.com

Web Site:  http://www.huzo.com/

Whipsaw's Creation, the Eton Scorpion Radio, Featured in the Pasadena Museum of California Art's New Exhibition California Design Biennial: Action/Reaction

Whipsaw creates a super-rugged outdoor eco product

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17 -- Whipsaw Inc, a design firm specializing in creating innovative products for companies around the globe, announced the inclusion of its Eton Scorpion radio in the Pasadena Museum of California Art's California Design Biennial: Action/Reaction exhibit, opening July 18. Whipsaw's Eton Scorpion radio is an emergency radio charged via hand crank or solar panel, which works when the grid fails to function. Another of Whipsaw's creations, the FR600, is on display at the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt. Action/Reaction is an exhibition that highlights the most significant and innovative designs being created in California. Great works of art are often inspired by challenges and adversity, and this exhibition will focus on how California's designers are responding to current economic, political, and environmental challenges. "We are honored to be a part of this prestigious collection of design work. Scorpion exemplifies our commitment and interest in addressing public, personal, and environmental well-being through design. We're happy to land our products in museums, but even happier to see these products helping thousands of people around the globe," said Dan Harden, President of Whipsaw Inc.

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  About Whipsaw

Whipsaw is an industrial design and product development consulting firm in the Silicon Valley, CA. Ranked among the top firms in the world, Whipsaw creates highly successful, award-winning products across the consumer, medical, and business product categories. Whipsaw has demonstrated a keen ability to "break through the noise" with design solutions that are beautiful, functional, unique, appropriate, and simple. Whipsaw's clients range from start-ups to large corporations, and include Cisco, Colgate, Dell, Eton, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Leapfrog, Nokia, Pioneer, Plantronics, Thomson, Topcon and many more. (http://www.whipsawinc.com)

About Eton Radios

Scorpion and FR series, made by Eton Corporation, are eco-friendly field radios for emergency use where access to information, communication, and product reliability are critical.

About the PMCA:

The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) is dedicated to the exhibition of California art, architecture, and design from 1850 to the present. Informed by the state's rich mixture of cultures, California art is defined by a spirit of freedom and experimentation. PMCA exhibitions explore the cultural dynamics and influences unique to California.

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CONTACT:  Samantha Vaughan of Whipsaw Inc, +1-408 297 9771,
samv@whipsawinc.com

Web Site:  http://www.whipsawinc.com/

State Legislators Concerned by FCC's New Internet Regulation Strategy

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation's largest non-partisan individual member organization of state legislators, expresses serious concerns over new federal bureaucratic plans to regulate Internet space.  Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to issue a notice containing new plans for regulating broadband Internet access.  The notice contains the FCC Chairman's "third way" proposal to end broadband Internet's lightly-regulated status as a Title I "information service" by reclassifying it as a traditional common carrier-regulated Title II "telecommunications service."

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"Applying outdated telephone monopoly regulation to broadband Internet is bad policy, not visionary policy," said Rep. William Hamzy (CT), Public Sector Chair of ALEC's Telecommunications & Information Technology Task Force.  "We support a free and open Internet.  And governmental authority already exists to combat anticompetitive practices and to protect consumers from fraud or abuse.  But regulating Internet access like old telephone monopoly systems will result in years of lawsuits.  The consequences of such regulatory and legal uncertainties will be chilled investment in new broadband infrastructure and reduced job creation.  By trying to ram through new Internet regulation, the FCC is losing sight of our pressing need to encourage broadband deployment to un-served areas and promote adoption by un-connected Americans."

Earlier this year, over 90 state legislators submitted a joint letter to the FCC opposing earlier plans to impose network neutrality regulation.  ALEC's Resolution on Net Neutrality opposes federal and state regulation of network management practices.   Last year, ALEC also adopted a Broadband Internet Adoption and Programs Use Resolution that "calls upon all levels of governments to work cooperatively with the private sector, nonprofits, and academia to develop robust broadband awareness, adoption, and use programs."

For more information, visit http://www.alec.org.

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Source: American Legislative Exchange Council
   

CONTACT:  Kaitlyn Buss of the American Legislative Exchange Council,
+1-202-742-8526 or kbuss@alec.org

AreYouInterested.com Survey Shows Daddy Doesn't Know Best When It Comes to Dating

NEW YORK, June 17 -- In light of Father's Day on June 20th 2010, AreYouInterested.com, a top dating application on Facebook Platform with over 15 million users, polled its fans on its AreYouInterested.com Facebook Fan Page to learn about the influence fathers have on their children when it comes to dating. Overall, the results revealed that while nearly half of female respondents want to date someone like their father, for both men and women their father's opinion doesn't count for very much in their search for love.

  Results show:

  --  46% of female respondents said they want to date someone who is like
      their father.
  --  65% of responders said if they were married, their husband/wife would
      immediately become more important to them than their father.
  --  78% of respondents said they would never let their father pick out a
      date for them.
  --  67% of male respondents would date someone even if their father
      disapproved of them and nearly 59% would marry someone regardless of
      their father's disapproval.

When asked about the results, Clifford Lerner, CEO of SNAP Interactive, Inc., said, "People look to their fathers for advice about many things in life, from careers, to finances and even friendships, however dating clearly isn't one of them."

AreYouInterested.com has more than 15 million users worldwide across all of its platforms, which include the AreYouInterested.com website, the AreYouInterested.com application on Facebook Platform and the AreYouInterested.com iPhone app for mobile dating, made by SNAP Interactive, Inc.  (BULLETIN BOARD: STVI) .  AreYouInterested.com has over 200,000 fans on its Facebook Page and frequently conducts polls to learn about their feelings on dating, relationships, pop culture and more.

About SNAP Interactive, Inc.

Based in New York City, SNAP Interactive, Inc. is a leading provider of online dating applications for social networking websites and mobile platforms. SNAP has developed two dating applications built on Facebook® Platform which have more than 20 million installations on Facebook. SNAP's portfolio is highlighted by the AreYouInterested? brand which consists of AreYouInterested.com, the AreYouInterested? iPhone Dating Application, and the AreYouInterested? Facebook Application. For more information visit http://www.snap-interactive.com.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include product demand, market competition, and risks inherent in our operations. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov/.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

iPhone(TM) is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Source: AreYouInterested.com
   

CONTACT:  Abby Ross, Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations,
+1-212-329-1404, aross@lakpr.com

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

BancorpSouth Providing Mobile Banking App for iPhone

TUPELO, Miss., June 17 -- Officials at BancorpSouth, Inc. (NYSE:BXS), a $13.2 billion-asset financial holding company, have announced the release of its own branded BancorpSouth Mobile Banking  app for both the iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(TM). With this new Mobile Banking app for both iPhone and iPod touch, customers can pay bills, view account balances, make transfers and more. BancorpSouth's mobile banking screen offers access, convenience and security.

Michael Lindsey, BancorpSouth Senior Vice President and head of Retail Banking, said, "As with previously released mobile banking versions that are available for a wide variety of mobile phones and carriers, BancorpSouth provides clients with a simple way to access account information any time of the day or night, seven days a week."

  This free service offers several benefits such as:
  --  A "Consumer Wallet," which consolidates BancorpSouth services into a
      single application.
  --  Bill Pay integration, which allows customers to pay bills while they
      are away.
  --  Security for the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to ensure
      transactions are encrypted and protected.
  --  Subscriber-only PIN to unlock the mobile device.

To download the new Mobile Banking App for an iPhone or iPod touch, all a customer needs to do is search for "BancorpSouth" on the App Store and

download this free app.  Using the familiar BancorpSouth Gumtree logo as the App button, the Bank also uses the label "BXS Bank" underneath the button. BXS is the symbol used for BancorpSouth on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, go to http://www.bancorpsouth.com and click on the iPhone banner.

Lindsey added, "This new service targets many of the bank's existing clients.  It is another example of BancorpSouth's commitment to providing high-quality services through leading-edge technology.  Our goal is to continue to offer our clients what they need in a format that is right for them."

BancorpSouth, Inc. is a $13.2 billion-asset financial holding company.  The company operates approximately 314 banking and insurance locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas.  In addition to providing traditional banking services, credit cards, mortgages, trust and fiduciary services, the company provides investment services through its subsidiary BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc. and insurance services through its subsidiary BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc.  BancorpSouth's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BXS.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc. , registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Source: BancorpSouth, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Randy Burchfield, Corporate Marketing, +1-662-620-4920

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

Strategic Training Launches New Web Site to Introduce New Training Measurement Software

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 17 -- Strategic Training LLC (STC), a leader in training efficiency and accountability, announced today the release of their new website to include the STBI system offering.

"We are very excited about the release of our new website which highlights the public deployment of our new STBI system. The current economic climate has developed an emerging market for measurement and accountability in training.  There is an increasing requirement to show training impact to changes in job performance and business metrics and the STBI system delivers this important need," said Strategic Training's CEO Laura Paramoure.

In February 2009, Strategic Training completed a year long pilot program for the STBI system.  Dr. Paramoure continues, "Working closely with our pilot customers we have worked to ensure competence in implementation and deployment of our program.  We were rewarded for our efforts by securing a high conversion of our pilot users to standard users."

Strategic Training has begun to offer the web based STBI solution to clients beyond their current customer base in Q2 2010.

Dr. Paramoure is a frequent presenter to industry groups on training ROI and leadership development.

About Strategic Training LLC

Founded in 2007, Strategic Training LLC (STC) provides strategic training expertise to both large and small companies to help them improve efficiency and accountability in their organization's training. STC's mission is to partner with clients to maximize their return on organizational development efforts and improve effectiveness and value for their training dollars. Driven by the highest ethical standards, STC is uniquely focused to provide high-quality proven solutions to connect strategic business goals with organizational development efforts through strategic facilitation, efficiency gap analysis, leadership programs and training ROI services. STC is headquartered in North Raleigh convenient to the RDU airport and the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina.

  Media Contact
  John Gist
  Vice President, Business Development
  JGist@strategictrainingconsulting.com
  (919) 926-1515

  Website: http://www.strategictrainingconsulting.com

Source: Strategic Training LLC
   

CONTACT:  John Gist, Vice President, Business Development,
+1-919-926-1515, JGist@strategictrainingconsulting.com

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

Yoostar Partners with CBS Consumer Products

Sixth Major Entertainment Studio Partnership Adds Top TV Series Including "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Survivor" for Yoostar2 Launch

NEW YORK, June 17 -- Yoostar(TM) Entertainment Group today announced a new licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products for the rights to a selection of CBS's TV titles for use in the upcoming launch of Yoostar2, a Social Video Game launching on the new Kinect(TM) for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Move system.  The agreement includes popular current and classic television shows, including "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "CSI Miami," "Survivor," "America's Next Top Model," "Twin Peaks," "Entertainment Tonight," "Star Trek," and an additional 20 properties.

Yoostar2 allows players to perform "karaoke-style" in hundreds of famous movie scenes, share the videos they create with friends and family online and participate in a vibrant online community of performers. Yoostar2 was unveiled this week to the gaming industry and media at the E3 Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.

CBS becomes the sixth major entertainment studio to provide content to Yoostar, joining Paramount, Universal, MGM, Lions Gate and Warner Bros.

"CBS owns some of the most iconic television content of all time," said Gregory Fischbach, President and CEO, Yoostar Entertainment Group.  "Imagine being able to insert yourself into a 'Survivor' tribal council or into a scene with the team on 'CSI.'  The combination of CBS content, Yoostar's green screen technology, and the capabilities of console computing is incredibly powerful."

Yoostar has secured a wide range of world-class movie content for use in its social video game platform, including hundreds of iconic movie scenes and top Hollywood talent.

The Yoostar library includes top box office blockbusters like "Forrest Gump," "The Mummy," "The Godfather," "King Kong" and "Rocky"; cult films like "Blade Runner" and "The Terminator"; and top classics such as "Casablanca," "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz."  Yoostar2 will come with 60 scenes, and players can purchase and download additional clips from the Yoostar library during or apart from gameplay.

Yoostar will release more information about the game, including an official launch date, pricing and national retail distribution in the weeks to come.  Updates will also be posted regularly to Yoostar2.com.

About Yoostar Entertainment Group:

Yoostar Entertainment Group is the world's first Social Video Game Company.  Perfectly blending aspects of online video creation and sharing, social gaming and social networking, Yoostar creates a new kind of personalized entertainment experience that's immersive, fun and social. Founded in 2007, Yoostar has offices in New York City and Los Angeles. Find out more on Yoostar2.com and Yoostar.com, on Facebook (Facebook.com/yoostar), or follow @Yoostar or @gregoryf on Twitter.

About CBS Consumer Products

CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, and CBS Films.  Additionally, the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming merchandise.  For more information, visit http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.

Source: Yoostar Entertainment Group
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Ray or Meryl Van Meter for Yoostar Entertainment Group,
+1-212-582-1111, kevin.ray@pmkbnc.com, Meryl.vanmeter@pmkbnc.com

Web Site:  http://www.yoostar.com/

PLS Logistics Services, Inc. Announces Launch of New Website

Redesigned site greatly improves user experience

ROCHESTER, Pa., June 17 -- PLS Logistics Services, Inc. ("PLS") today announced the launch of its newly-redesigned public website, improving the user experience for prospects, customers and carriers.  The site can be found at: http://www.plslogistics.com/.

PLS Logistics President and CEO John Gallardo stated, "With the launch of our new website we have made information about PLS much more accessible to the visitor.  The site's organization and layout better reflects our strength and positioning in the third-party logistics marketplace."

Added Scott Boyer, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, "The redesigned website vastly improves the user experience.  Content is organized in a fashion that clearly communicates PLS' many service offerings and the value we bring to businesses through improved logistics.  The visitor can now get much more information about our transportation management technology, PLS PRO(SM), and can quickly submit a request for a cost analysis or freight quote from anywhere in the site."

About PLS

For over two decades, PLS Logistics Services has been a leading provider of logistics management services.  Based outside of Pittsburgh, PA, PLS ships over one million loads annually utilizing a proprietary web based transportation management platform, PLS PRO(SM).  The PLS PRO technology optimizes PLS' customer supply chains while reducing costs and improving service levels. The PLS Transportation network includes over 8,000 motor carriers with more than 150,000 trucks, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.

Source: PLS Logistics Services, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Paul Harrington of PLS Logistics Services, +1-724-741-6531,
pharrington@plslogistics.com

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

STRIDE, THE RIDICULOUSLY LONG LASTING GUM Announces $25,000 Save the Arcades 2 Winner!

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade of Portland, Oregon Was One of Three Arcade Finalists

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17 -- Stride, The Ridiculously Long Lasting Gum is excited to announce that Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade of Portland Oregon is the winner of Stride's Save the Arcades 2 program. Save the Arcades 2 followed in the footsteps of the first Save the Arcades program in 2009, which invited gamers to play an arcade-style game online and donate points to one of three gamer-nominated arcades competing for $25,000.

Ground Kontrol was founded in 1999 and was later purchased by five lifelong pinball and video game fans.  The arcade keeps the classic arcade alive, both for those nostalgic for days gone by, as well as for those who have never experienced a real arcade.  Ground Kontrol plans to use the money to add space to their second floor, and more classic games for everyone to enjoy.

Gamers were invited to visit http://www.savethearcades.com from April 20 - June 15 to play Cowbots 2010, an outrageous shooter game developed especially for Stride Gum that pits man against "moochine." After completing the game, players then donated their points to one of three gamer-nominated arcade finalists from across the country.  With 624,871,000 points, Ground Kontrol racked up the most points at the end of the competition and will be awarded the $25,000 winning prize.

"Stride is excited to award Ground Kontrol with $25,000 and help support this classic American pastime," said Nipa Shah, Stride marketing manager. "As many arcades have closed their doors, we are trying to help support this pastime while allowing true gamers to keep playing and ensuring these great games won't be forgotten."

The Save the Arcade 2 participants included Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade in Portland Oreg., Rocky's Replay in Winter Park, Fla. and Arcade Infinity in Rowland Heights, Calif.

About Stride Gum

Stride, The Ridiculously Long Lasting Gum was launched in 2006 to give gum chewers a fun, unique and long lasting chewing experience.  Stride, a Cadbury brand, comes in 13 flavors - Winterblue, Spearmint, Sweet Peppermint, Forever Fruit, Sweet Berry, Sweet Cinnamon, Always Mandarin, Nonstop Mint, Uber Bubble, Eternal Melon, Mega Mystery, Stride Shift Berry to Mint and Stride Shift Citrus to Mint. To find out more about Stride, our friends and what the brand is up to visit http://www.stridegum.com.

About Kraft Foods

The combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals.  With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, the combined company is the world's second largest food company, making delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries.  The combined company's portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues exceeding $1 billion - Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milk and Cadbury chocolates; Trident gum; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats.  Another 70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million.  Kraft Foods (http://www.kraftfoodscompany.com; NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor's 500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.

Source: Kraft Foods
   

CONTACT:  Alyson Sturm of PainePR, +1-212-613-4948, asturm@painepr.com,
for Kraft Foods

Web Site:  http://www.kraftfoodscompany.com/
http://www.stridegum.com/
http://www.savethearcades.com/

Herzan Introduces The WaveCatcher

Mobile site survey tool enables researchers to measure noise levels with the push of a button

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 17 -- Herzan LLC announces the release of The WaveCatcher - the first mobile site survey tool that enables users to measure vibration and acoustic noise levels with the push of a button.  "Until now, tools for measuring noise in the environment have all presented practical difficulties: they are too big, too complex, or too costly.  The WaveCatcher removes those barriers," said Herzan President Ann Scanlan. "We expect the marketplace to be very receptive to this concept."

Herzan traditionally focused on providing high-performance vibration and noise control systems for the precision research market.  But customers continually requested an easy way to analyze the vibration and acoustic noise in their lab.  Herzan began work on a tool which would meet this need, collaborating with software developers and end users to refine the design and usability of the system.  The result is the WaveCatcher, a system which integrates a compact computer and analysis software with a data conversion unit, vibration sensor, and acoustic sensor, all packaged in a handy carrying case.

The WaveCatcher can be carried with one hand, set up in under five minutes, and operated with the push of a button.  "Given the system's ease of use and attractive price point, we expect the WaveCatcher to be attractive to a wide range of users including scientific researchers, instrument makers, product testers, and facility managers," said Scanlan, "It will be useful from the lab to the production floor."

The WaveCatcher will be available for demonstration in the US beginning June 2010.  For more information or to request a demonstration, please visit http://www.herzan.com/WaveCatcher.html or write to sales@herzan.com.

ABOUT HERZAN:  Herzan LLC is a comprehensive environmental solutions provider to the high precision research market.  Herzan is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA, with sales and service staff throughout the United States, Europe, and East Asia.

Source: Herzan LLC
   

CONTACT:  Alex Gorman, Director, Sales and Marketing of Herzan LLC,
+1-949-363-2905, fax +1-949-340-9751, agorman@herzan.com

Web Site:  http://www.herzan.com/

The Exceptional Free Partition Recovery Software - EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition

NEW YORK, June 17 -- Hard drives divided into multiple partitions to maximize the storage space prove to be effective and helpful, but partition loss is still a common problem for most users. The new version of EASEUS' data recovery software - EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, the innovative and professional Windows partition recovery freeware for FAT and NTFS - helps you recover deleted or lost partitions and "undelete" them when a partition is deleted or lost.

EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, the exceptional and totally free partition recovery software solution, not only has all basic features that data recovery software should have, for example, recover deleted files, recover formatted files, recover lost files due to power failure, virus infection, etc., but also has some advanced features that most free and commercial data recovery software products like Recuva(TM) and Pandora(TM) do not have, which will easily recover lost files from deleted or lost partitions and save you a lot of hassle.

The features listed below make EASEUS Partition Recovery software stand out:

  --  Partition recovery to recover deleted or lost partition and undelete
      partition;
  --  Partition recovery from dynamic disk and RAID;
  --  FAT/NTFS partition recovery;
  --  Recover deleted or lost EXT2/3 partition;
  --  File recovery with original file name and storage paths;
  --  Totally free Windows partition recovery software with powerful
      features.

Downloaded more than 100 thousand times from Download.com since its release on May 11th, 2010, EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition continuously proves itself to be the best and most exceptional partition recovery software solution on the market.

"I have been an expert in the PC industry for over 20 years. I have used many software products. Your partition recovery software is among the best data recovery software on the market. Your products are exceptional partition recovery freeware...," said one user.

Pricing and Availability:

EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition 5.0.1 runs under Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, Windows 7 and is totally free for everyone. More information and free download is available from http://www.easeus.com/datarecoverywizard/free-data-recovery-software.htm .

About CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.:

The company specializes in data recovery, partition manager and backup software for Windows OS. Its major products are Data Recovery Wizard, Partition Table Doctor, EASEUS Partition Master and Todo Backup. For more information, please visit http://www.easeus.com/.

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

Source: EASEUS Software
   

CONTACT:  Eva Sun, Marketing Manager of CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development
Co., Ltd., +86-28-85432479, eva@easeus.com

Web Site:  http://www.easeus.com/

Superior Live Casino From 888

GIBRALTAR, June 17, 2010--

    - 888.com Launched an Exciting New Version of its Live Casino Which
Promises Added Functionality and Enhanced Player Interaction

    888.com has released its all-new no download live casino
(http://www.888.com/casino-games/live-casino.htm) client. This latest
addition to the world-class 888 gaming platform allows for greater player
interactivity, increased user-friendliness and faster access to players'
favourite online games. This enhanced version of 888's live casino product is
sleek and attractive. Among others, players will be able to enjoy the likes
of live-dealer baccarat, roulette and blackjack in an all-new no download
casino.

    The major attraction of this new interface is its focus on live casino
gaming. To this end, players are able to navigate around the site and enjoy
their preferred live-dealer games. The all-new interface is expertly geared
towards live casino gaming and is all smiles in the process. Live-dealer
games transmit in real time from live video feeds directly to players. The
live casino at 888.com (http://www.888.com/) is available in English,
Spanish, German, French and Italian.

    Itai Pazner, COO of 888.com, said: "The enhanced no download
Live casino (NDL) version provides 888 players with the ideal platform to
enjoy our high-quality live casino games. These games are popular with online
players and we are pleased to offer our customers our stand-alone, live
casino version. Now players can enjoy faster access to our new games and
improved quality at the same time."

    About 888.com

    888.com is the World's No.1 online casino. It has millions of
members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an
online gaming experience like no other. Founded in 1997, 888.com this year
celebrates its 13th anniversary of being the pioneers of the online gaming
industry. 888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge
marketing through offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations
and continual upgrading of its flagship online products: Casino, Poker, Bingo
and Sports betting. 888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to
people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe,
fun, fair, regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and
it continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by
building relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every
member.

     888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of
Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room.
888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council
(IGC), of which it is a member. 888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises
(Gibraltar) Ltd. A registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar
(company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the
world and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 22 different
languages in 176 countries worldwide. A leading force in the gaming industry
since 1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a
founding member of eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the
industry committed to protecting online players around the world.

     It continually donates to UK and global charities and is
working even harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and
providing an international framework of best operational and player practice
requirements enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring
by global audit companies. 888.com recently announced its first acquisition;
the bingo business and assets from Globalcom. 888's bingo brand, 888ladies,
has become a brand leader within a very short time, winning awards and
delivering a strong community. Further to the new site offerings and
following significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked
in to new on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific
propositions. Its first partnership, announced late 2006, is an innovative
cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its
online poker capabilities to power http://www.rileyspoker.com. 888.com has
also recently launched mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers
can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from
mobile phones and televisions too.

    888.com has been named by EGaming Awards as the best Casino
Online for four years in a row, and won 2008 Best Online Operator Award, as
well as being named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards, and Best
Betting and Gaming and Operator of the Year at the 2008 Leisure Awards.
888.com also landed the 2008 Gambling Online Magazine Top Casino award and
its internal magazine, Eight, won the prestigious Most Effective Membership
title at the 2008 APA Effectiveness Awards. Offline activity sits side by
side the online business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading
authority in gaming entertainment. 888.com sponsors Shane Warne from the
world of cricket.

    For further information, please contact Ann-Marie Wilkinson at
+44(0)20-792-02344 or newscom@888.com

    For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +350-49800 or
newscom@888.com

Source: 888.com

For further information, please contact Ann-Marie Wilkinson at +44(0)20-792-02344 or newscom@888.com; For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +350-49800 or
newscom@888.com

Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better in Portions of Lake County, Ohio

Integration of Verizon Wireless' and Alltel's Networks Delivers Increased Wireless Voice and Data Coverage to the Area

PAINESVILLE, Ohio, June 17 -- Verizon Wireless today announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel in Painesville, Fairmont and Madison, Ohio, to provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.

Verizon Wireless' voice and high-speed 3G data network combined with that of Alltel creates the largest wireless network footprint in the United States. The integration in this area enables more customers 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 on the nation's most reliable wireless network.

"The addition of Alltel's network to the Verizon Wireless network provides our customers with unmatched coverage in the area," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Now our high-speed 3G broadband wireless network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and network reliability is the No. 1 reason customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. We are committed to continuing to perfect our network so that our customers in Ohio know they can depend on us every time they use their wireless devices."

Verizon Wireless has been preparing to integrate Alltel's network since completing its purchase of the company last year. Alltel's 3G data network has been upgraded to the latest revision of wireless broadband technology to enable faster delivery of data applications, including email and browsing the Internet.

Verizon Wireless prepares its network year-round to ensure customers can use their wireless devices when they need them most. The company has spent 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 the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.6 billion on improvements to its network in Ohio.

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:  Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/merrila, or
Laura Kaster For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 26,
lkaster@wordsworthweb.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/lokaster85

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

Americans for Prosperity Slams FCC's Internet Takeover Attempt

FCC uses open meeting to announce new NOI for re-classifying the Internet as a public utility

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Phil Kerpen, vice president for policy at Americans for Prosperity (AFP), released the following statement in response to the Notice of Inquiry announcement today by the Federal Communications Commission:

"Today marks a troubling and dangerous step forward in the Federal Communications Commission's ongoing effort to take over the internet. The FCC's Notice of Inquiry is an aggressive step in their reckless effort to force decades-old Title II public utility regulations on Internet providers.

"Such a radical change undoes a remarkable decade of success with a free-market, hands-off Internet. No wonder we have seen mounting bipartisan opposition to reclassification from consumers worried about the impact Title II would have on innovation and competition, small businesses worried about a sudden drop in investment, and free-market allies worried about the increased role of the federal government in internet policy.

"Despite the outcry from nearly 300 Democrats and Republicans, President Obama's FCC is determined to regulate. We therefore urge Congress to step in immediately to stop the Commission's dangerous efforts to get regulatory control of the Internet."

AFP's new website -- http://www.NoInternetTakeover.com -- provides information and tools for Americans to engage their members of Congress on this critical issue.

Americans for Prosperity(TM) (AFP) is committed to educating citizens about economic policy and mobilizing those citizens as advocates in the public policy process. AFP is an organization of grassroots leaders who engage citizens in the name of limited government and free markets on the local, state and federal levels. The grassroots members of AFP advocate for public policies that champion the principles of entrepreneurship and fiscal and regulatory restraint.

http://www.AmericansforProsperity.org

Source: Americans for Prosperity
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Burgess, +1-202-257-0983, for Americans for Prosperity

Web Site:  http://nointernettakeover.com/

New Jersey American Water Urges Customers to 'Follow Us' on Twitter

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 17 -- New Jersey American Water is now "tweeting" company news and updates for customers and others at Twitter.com/njamwater. The company's entry into Twitter recognizes the growing number of customers preferring social media for communicating.

New Jersey American Water is tapping Twitter to provide information about customer programs, community initiatives, environmental projects and special events, as well as alerts and updates on water emergencies, boil water advisories and water and wastewater construction projects.

"Twitter is a powerful, real-time communications tool that will help us keep customers and other interested parties up-to-date on company news and activities," said New Jersey American Water President John Bigelow. "We are excited about the ability to enhance our customer and community relations by connecting directly with everyone who follows us on Twitter."

Twitter is a free online social networking service that individuals and organizations around the world are using to communicate to others who subscribe to their updates. These updates, called "tweets," are limited to no more than 140 characters. Because of the space limitations, New Jersey American Water customers who follow the company on Twitter will be linked to the company's Web site at http://www.newjerseyamwater.com, as well as other online sites such as Flickr and YouTube for detailed information, photos and video.

New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. More information can be found by visiting http://www.amwater.com.

Source: New Jersey American Water
   

CONTACT:  Richard Barnes, +1-856-310-2245, richard.barnes@amwater.com

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

E3 Announcement: New Institute of Interactive Digital Media To Be Created Through Partnership of Silicon Knights, McMaster University, Art Gallery of Hamilton & Mohawk College

"Eight: The Hamilton Institute for Interactive Digital Media"

LOS ANGELES, June 17 -- E3 -- Leading game developer Silicon Knights today announced its exciting collaboration with McMaster University, the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) and Mohawk College.  The partners will work to create a new research institute around interactive digital media that will pioneer and shape cutting-edge advances in the interactive entertainment arena. The initiative, called "Eight: The Hamilton Institute for Interactive Digital Media," will be located at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton and will debut in 2011.

The joint venture centers on the development of the "8th Art," art that develops technology and creativity beyond the moving image, i.e. film, and adds interactivity.  The Institute's focus will be on the creation and integration of new technologies, new design and innovative artistic concepts for digital media applications. "Eight" will provide a nucleus where staff of Silicon Knights and the AGH and faculty and students at Master University and Mohawk College can move seamlessly between organizations on shared research projects and digital media development.  Staff of Silicon Knights and AGH could participate in research, course development and teaching at the new Institute.

"By adding interactivity to moving images such as film (the '7th art), we are creating what Silicon Knights' has dubbed for many years as the '8th Art'," said Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack. "We have been promoting the '8th Art' for many years, and are beyond excited to have aligned with three outstanding partners - McMaster University, AGH and Mohawk College - that share the same vision, and understand the need to grow the talent and resources in this arena.

The partnership brings together several prominent groups whose talents and synergies will result in a groundbreaking initiative. Silicon Knights, one of the leading independent game developers in the world, brings its development and creative expertise, which complements the talented faculty at McMaster, a leading research-intensive university with a track record of world-class research and education capabilities.  AGH, a leading public art gallery that positions digital art as one of its key artistic activities through research exhibition and education, has a solid track record of engaging, stimulating and enriching the community through art, and this expertise will be compounded by talented faculty and staff at Mohawk College, with its keen focus on and responsiveness to industry and market trends.

McMaster University's President, Peter George, believes the partnership will be a catalyst in developing a critical mass of expertise in digital media.  "We want to be known as the "8th Art" university, but to achieve that distinction will depend on effective collaboration with great partners," he said.  "Capitalizing on one another's strengths will create unlimited opportunities for research commercialization, education and training, and economic development and job creation for our region."

The council of Canadian Academies has identified new media as having the greatest momentum and the highest growth prospects of Canada.  Worldwide the digital media sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the knowledge economy, projected to be valued at US $2.2. trillion over the next five years. This program will help grow the innovation and commercialization efforts in this key strategic sector of the new knowledge and creative economy.

"Mohawk College is pleased to be a part of this exciting new initiative that will bring together the best and brightest in the field of digital media," says Mohawk College president, Rob MacIsaac.  "It's an initiative that will build on Mohawk's long-standing partnership with McMaster University, draw on our college's strengths in applied learning and research and leverage our ability to stay responsive to employer needs and industry trends."

"Many innovative art forms today already incorporate practices and techniques from other disciplines, said Louise Dompierre, president and CEO of AGH.  "A key difference here is this partnership extends to the entire process from research, production, dissemination, training and marketing of the end product. It will be most enriching for artists, students and the community to have the opportunity to work closely with world renowned researchers in science and technology and for the AGH to present their accomplishments as it proceeds in the context of an art gallery."

About Silicon Knights:

With games like "Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem", "Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes" and "Too Human", Ontario-based Silicon Knights has blasted to the top of the gaming world, working with the likes of Nintendo and Microsoft. With its emphasis on story-driven content, Silicon Knights is currently one of the world's largest independent developers.  Its games envelop millions of players in fantastical worlds that make the player think as well as act.  More information can be found at http://www.siliconknights.com.

Source: Silicon Knights
   

CONTACT:  Susan Lusty,  slusty@earthlink.net, +1-206-331-2659

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