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Advanced 3D Virtual Pet Game for Smartphones
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Gameware Announces Release of Creebies, the Most Advanced 3D Virtual Pet Game for Smartphones

CAMBRIDGE, England, April 30, 2010--

    - With Photo

    - Alien Life Forms Emerge on Nokia Touch and Keypad Devices!

    Available now in the Nokia Ovi Store, Creebies boasts a rich 3D world

    with a huge variety of cute, funny and personable characters that live,
play, learn and grow on your mobile phone. The game is full of clothing,
toys, accessories, and games that you can play alone or with your Creebi.
Creebies have minds of their own so you will want to ensure they are rested
and fed to get the best out of them.

    One of the most advanced artificial life simulations ever created for a
mobile communication device, Creebies brings cutting edge technologies to
your phone, including fully morphable models providing a virtually
unlimited variety of characters and full touch compatibility.

    The Creebies world is a crazy, colourful and slightly surreal environment
for the quirky pets. It features four themed islands: cheerful Happi;
desert-like Gobi; tiki-filled Creepi; and bubbly Blobbi. Each contains a
range of shops where you can buy clothing, toys, and accessories for your
Creebi as well as fun mini-games where you can earn the Spondoolies you
need to spend on your pets.

    Creebies can also spawn new Creebies, which are an accurate mix of both
parents in appearance and temperament. With careful guidance, you can
encourage them to improve their skills to perform better in games or win
the heart of that special Creebi next door.

    "Gameware Development brought together the core team from the CREATURES
game series to deliver what is, in mobile terms, an absolutely epic
virtual pet game for N-series devices," said Development Director Ian
Saunter. "Our game testers told us that the Snake mini-game homage alone is
worth the purchase price ! We are proud that our 3D technologies and
innovative mesh morphing have enabled such compelling gameplay and are
excited to see Creebies hit the shelves."

    "This game was a real labour of love ," added Creebies Producer Lisa
de Araujo. "and so much fun to make. We know that everyone picking it up
will see that we put our hearts as well as our personalities into the title.
This may make us seem a bit insane, but we're sure players will love it as
much as we do!"

    Creebies is available from the Ovi Store:
http://store.ovi.com/content/29743

    More information can be found at: http://www.creebiesworld.net

    http://www.gamewaredevelopment.co.uk

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    Jeremy Cooke
    CEO
    Gameware Development Ltd
    25 City Road
    Cambridge
    CB1 1DP
    Direct: +44(0)1223-327772

Source: Gameware Development Ltd

Jeremy Cooke, CEO, Gameware Development Ltd, 25 City Road, Cambridge, CB1 1DP,
Direct: +44(0)1223-327772

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Zenith Infotech Helps IT Solution Providers Better Compete Against 'Direct' Cloud Vendors in Kansas City, Kansas

Open house event to showcase solutions, strategies for success

KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 29 -- As virtualization and cloud technologies grow in popularity with CIOs, Zenith Infotech is developing an arsenal of related tools, resources and support services that enable its partners to more effectively compete against direct-to-market vendors. SmartStyle Office allows IT solution providers to offer their own cloud solution hosted at the end-user's site, their private data center, or at Zenith Infotech's 600- person, highly secured network operations center (NOC).

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To learn more about cloud computing and related business opportunities, technology solution providers are encouraged to attend a free open house May 4 from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lenexa-OverlandPark located at 12601 West 95th Street. Zenith technicians will hold live, interactive demonstrations of the company's cloud computing, business continuity and 'managed services' infrastructure solutions. Together, these technologies enable small- and-midsized businesses (SMBs) to automate IT processes and more efficiently run their business operations.

Attendees of the event will receive free trials of Zenith Infotech's managed services offering or a 30-day trial of its business continuity solution. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.

"Every product, service and program we develop is focused on helping them more effectively - and profitably - compete against larger, more established brands with hybrid go-to-market strategies," said Barb Burk, senior director of Marketing for Zenith Infotech.  "At our open house events we try to raise the visibility of emerging technologies and business trends with partners so they can see what's coming up the road and capitalize on them at the upswing of the curve. We respect the value our partners offer their customers and believe our greatest success comes from partnering, not competing, with them."

For more information or to register for this event, visit http://www.zenithinfotech.com/register.

About Zenith Infotech

Zenith Infotech Ltd. is a leading provider of remote monitoring and management (RMM), backup and disaster recovery, and virtual help-desk solutions for managed services providers worldwide. The company's award-winning solutions enable its technology partners to scale their business without increasing their overhead.

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CONTACT:  Lynette Bohanan of CommCentric Solutions Inc., +1-813-727-0196,
lbohanan@commcentricsolutions.com, for Zenith Infotech Ltd.

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

Apollo College and Western Career College Invite Students to Vote for New Scrub Colors

New look will be part of upcoming transition to Carrington College(TM) name change

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., April 29 -- Apollo College and Western Career College announced a social media promotion encouraging students to vote for the color of  new scrubs, which will be introduced when the Colleges are renamed Carrington College(TM) and Carrington College(TM) California in June. The campaign will run April 26-May 13, with the winning color announced on the Carrington College Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CarringtonCollege. For details regarding the upcoming name change, visit http://www.WhyCarrington.com.

"We have sought feedback from all constituents in our college communities in planning and implementing the name change," said George Montgomery, president of U.S. Education, the parent organization for both colleges. "When we announced the name change in March, the most frequently asked questions from our students were 'What will happen with our scrubs? What will be the color of our new scrubs?' We realized this was an important concern and we wanted to coordinate a more extensive feedback process."

The campaign includes campus posters, Twitter and Facebook updates and on-site mannequins, all directing students to visit http://www.carringtonscrubs.com to vote for one of five color options.

For more information about the degree and certificate programs or to register for classes call (888) 720-5014 or visit http://www.apollo.edu or http://www.westerncollege.edu.

About Apollo College

Apollo College is a leading provider of career-focused, outcome-based post-secondary education in health care and related fields. The school operates online and at ten campuses throughout the Western U.S. that offer practical, real-world education and hands-on experiences. The Apollo campuses are located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. For more information about Apollo College, visit http://www.apollo.edu.

About Western Career College

Western Career College is a leading provider of educational programs in California that lead to careers in fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, dental assisting, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, diagnostic medical sonography, veterinary technology, criminal justice and graphics and drafting. The nine California Western Career College locations are in Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Stockton, San Leandro, Emeryville, Antioch, San Jose, Pleasant Hill and Pomona. Western Career College is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC-WASC). For more information about Western Career College, visit http://www.westerncollege.edu.

Apollo College and Western Career College are subsidiaries of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services.

Source: Apollo College; Western Career College
   

CONTACT:  David Kaye, Director of Communications & Public Relations of
Apollo College and Western Career College, +1-916-388-2804, cell,
+1-916-832-8782, dkaye@useducationcorp.com; or Mary Christine for Apollo
College and Western Career College, +1-414-247-2108, mchristine@bvk.com

Web Site:  http://www.apollo.edu/
http://www.westerncollege.edu/

Bang & Olufsen Announces New Ownership of Bang & Olufsen Portland Showroom

Introducing BeoVision 10 LCD TV to Portland market

PORTLAND, Ore., April 29 -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high-end audio and video products, is proud to announce that the Bang & Olufsen Portland showroom is under new ownership.  It is now owned by Brassa LLC., a Calgary-based custom installation company.  The owner of Bang & Olufsen Portland, Scot Lane, also owns the very successful Bang & Olufsen Stephen Avenue showroom in Calgary, Alberta.  The Lane family has been involved with Bang & Olufsen since 1973, and Scot has personally owned the Stephen Avenue location since 2004.  He brings with him over 16 years of experience in the luxury goods market and custom electronic integration business.

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In addition to a complete product portfolio of state-of-the-art audio and video products, multi-room music systems, custom home theater displays, telephones, mp3 players, and various accessories; the Bang & Olufsen Portland showroom will also showcase the new BeoVision 10 television.  BeoVision 10 is the company's third video product to launch this fiscal year and presents a full-HD picture based on the new LED technology.  It resembles a piece of artwork on the wall, but when brought to life reveals impressive image and sound performance from its modest size.

In addition to the stunning picture, the slim beauty delivers impressive sound with its custom-made bass port design.  BeoVision 10 has an integrated stereo speaker placed below the screen and covered by a fabric front.  It offers integrated surround sound and a peripheral unit controller, electronic curtains and an extensive connection panel allowing up to five extra speakers for a surround sound setup.

"We expect to recruit many new customers with BeoVision 10," says Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.  "This product is visually stunning, versatile, and has a very attractive price point that can fit into a variety of home environments."

"I'm honored to showcase the new BeoVision 10 to the Portland market," says Lane.  "This product will be perfect for our new project in revamping the Bang & Olufsen presence in Portland."

BeoVision 10 is available at all Bang & Olufsen showrooms in 40" and 46" screen sizes.  MSRP will be determined on an a-la-carte basis, starting at $6248 for the 40" and $8550 for the 46".  Price will vary as upgrades are added including mounting options, anti-reflective screen coating, and remote control.

Bang & Olufsen Portland also plans to introduce the new BeoVision 10 LCD in Bellevue, WA on May 5th, 2010.  The store will participate with the Seattle-area Aston Martin dealer for an event launching the new Aston Martin Rapide.  BeoVision 10 will be on display at the event and on-site demonstrations will be conducted.  The event will be held at Bellevue Art Museum on Bellevue Way Northeast at 6:00 PM.

  For more information on Bang & Olufsen Portland, the new owner, or to
   RSVP to the event, please contact:

  Jamie Evans
  Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.
  847-590-4942
  jie@bang-olufsen.dk
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  or
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  Shane Smith
  Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.
  847-590-4909
  shm@bang-olufsen.dk

  About Bang & Olufsen a/s

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction.  Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years.  Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.  For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.

About Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.

Headquartered in the Greater Chicago Area, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bang & Olufsen a/s of Struer Denmark.  It was founded in 1970 and provides support and development for 50 retail showrooms in the continental US, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Canada, as well as eleven showrooms in South America.

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CONTACT:  Jamie Evans, +1-847-590-4942, jie@bang-olufsen.dk, or Shane
Smith, +1-847-590-4909, shm@bang-olufsen.dk, both of Bang & Olufsen America,
Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.bang-olufsen.com/

Social Media Meets Financial Education at TheDreamBigSite.org

- ICMA-RC Launches New Web Site for Public Sector Employees -

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- thedreambigsite.org, a new financial education social media Web site targeted at Generation Y users, launched this week. ICMA-RC created the Web site as a resource for Gen Y users who work for or are considering a career in local, regional, municipal, or state government.

"We want to inspire public employees to dream big about the things they want in life, while keeping in mind all the things they will need to achieve them," said Gregory Dyson, ICMA-RC senior vice president, and spokesperson for thedreambigsite.org.

Statistically, Gen Y, also known as Millenials, are very aware of the responsibility they will need to take to build retirement security. A report from the Employee Benefits Research Institute shows that one in six Gen Y workers have given retirement at least some thought. Twenty-percent say they have given it a great deal of thought.

"thedreambigsite.org aims to be a comprehensive and interactive resource for financial education that, we hope, will motivate Millenials to become more actively engaged and interested in planning their saving strategies and retirement goals," Dyson said. "Starting early is crucially important in building retirement security."

Designed to be an engaging financial education hub for young adults between the ages of 18 and 32, thedreambigsite.org offers the following features:

  --  Blogs written by and for Gen Y users focused on five main topic areas:
      credit, investing, loans, saving, and retirement;

  --  Save & Share: a Web-based application that allows users to discuss
      their dreams, post their savings goals and strategies, and share them
      with friends on Twitter or Facebook;

  --  Ask the Expert: a place to ask certified financial planning experts
      questions about financial planning, saving, and investing;

  --  Reality Check: an array of useful financial planning calculators;

  --  Pocketchange: a mobile version of the Web site that enables users to
      communicate and share financial tidbits with friends on the go.

"When it comes to financial planning, public sector employees have a unique set of needs and we want this site to be a helpful resource for them in their search for information," Dyson said. "That said, we believe in the message for all young adults, and hope that financial literacy organizations across the country will take advantage of the site and encourage their Generation Y members to do the same."

To receive updates on new articles, #SaveMore Tips of the Day, and much more, follow @thedreambigsite on Twitter.  For more information, email feedback@thedreambigsite.org.

ICMA-RC, a financial services not-for-profit that provides supplemental retirement plans and services to local and state government employees, is the founding organization of thedreambigsite.org.

Source: thedreambigsite.org
   

CONTACT:  Gregory Dyson, ICMA-RC, +1-202-962-8084

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

IXYS and Zilog Introduce New Digital Power Control Reference Designs That Feature IXYS(R) Power Semiconductors and Zilog(R) Microcontrollers

BIEL, Switzerland, April 29 -- IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors, Mixed signal ICs and MCUs for improved power management, energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced today the introduction of new reference designs that will be demonstrated at the PCIM Europe 2010 show in Nuremberg, Germany, in IXYS Booth 12/401.

The Motor Control reference designs feature the Z8 Encore!® Z8FMC16100 MCU and a brushless DC motor. A motion sensing and control design features the Zilog ZMOTION(TM) with technology based on a passive infrared sensor and the Z8 Encore! Z8F082A microcontroller. Also being demonstrated for advanced LED lighting control is the Z8 Encore! XP Z8F1680 microcontroller-based design controlling an IXYS LED driver, LDS8720, driving 32 LEDs that is powered by IXYS solar cells.

"We are delighted to bring the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley to Europe with the integration of our power semiconductors and the Zilog world renowned MCUs. The demonstration will feature the use of the Apple iPad as an advanced control and demonstration platform by our Zilog team headed by CEO Darin Billerbeck," said Dr. Nathan Zommer, CEO of IXYS.

About IXYS and Zilog

Since its original founding in Silicon Valley, IXYS Corporation has continued to develop advanced technologies including products to conserve and improve energy. These IXYS technologies are well known in the marketplace to improve power conversion efficiency, generate clean energy, improve automation and provide advanced products for the transportation, medical and telecommunication industries. With more than 2,000 customers in telecommunications, transportation, industrial, medical and consumer industries, IXYS is a worldwide provider of semiconductors.

Zilog is a trusted supplier of application-specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for the industrial and consumer markets. From its roots as an award-winning architect in the microprocessor and microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved its expertise beyond core silicon to include SoCs, single board computers, application specific software stacks and development tools that allow embedded designers quick time to market in areas such as energy management, monitoring and metering, motor control and motion detection. Zilog is an IXYS company. For more information, visit http://www.ixys.com/, and http://www.zilog.com/ .

Zilog, Z8 Encore! and Zmotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zilog Inc. IXYS is a registered trademark of IXYS, Inc.

  Apple and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

  Contact:
  Daniel Francisco
  Francisco Group for Zilog
  916-812-8814
  dan@franciscogrp.com

Source: Zilog
   

CONTACT:  Daniel Francisco of Francisco Group, +1-916-812-8814,
dan@franciscogrp.com, for Zilog

Web Site:  http://www.zilog.com/
http://www.ixys.com/

Team Detroit Launches Integrated Campaign for Bosch Spark Plugs

DEARBORN, Mich., April 29 -- Team Detroit has launched an integrated branding campaign for Bosch Spark Plugs. The new campaign captures the attention of automotive enthusiasts who understand the hard work and excitement of tuning their vehicles for optimal performance. The campaign idea, "Light 'Em Up," is anchored with a new microsite, lightemup.com, and featured in a variety of media, including print, digital and within a new iPhone application.

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"Bosch is looking to make an emotional connection with customers and put energy behind the brand at retail, something our team was more than willing to help with," said Greg Braun, executive creative director of Team Detroit. "The Light 'Em Up idea also allowed us to leverage Bosch's partnership with Hendrick Motorsports in a way they've never done before."

The hub of the campaign is a new microsite featuring, one-on-one interviews with Hendrick Motorsports drivers and team members, a new Bosch Dyno iPhone app, consumer-generated content, spark plug product details, retail store locator and promotional offers. Fully integrated print and online banner ads, including rich media, site skins and other custom units, direct consumers to the lightemup.com  microsite.

"The Bosch Light 'Em Up Dyno iPhone app is an exciting element of the campaign and gives users a new way to interact with the Bosch brand," said Brad Audet, executive vice president and managing director of Team Detroit. "The app turns your iPhone into a dynamometer, measuring your 0-60 time, quarter mile, lateral G's and horsepower. Users can then share results, or bragging rights, with friends via Facebook and Twitter."

Two versions of the Light 'Em Up Dyno application are available in the iTunes Store, a free version and a full version for $4.99, both of which are available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Purchasing the $4.99 version of the app also unlocks a $4.99 mail-in rebate from Bosch.

"We needed strong strategic thinking and a solid campaign idea to support our spark plug business, which is exactly what Team Detroit delivered," said Pam Krebs, Director of Advertising and Sales Promotion, Automotive Aftermarket at Bosch. "Putting Bosch spark plugs into the hands of consumers is what Light 'Em Up is all about, and that's reflected in every piece of the campaign. We couldn't be happier with the end result."

The multimillion-dollar national advertising campaign launched in April and will run through the fall.

About Bosch

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy and healthcare products.  For more information on the company, visit http://www.boschusa.com.  For more about Bosch Automotive Products, visit http://www.boschautoparts.com.

About Team Detroit

Team Detroit, headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., brings together five of WPP's largest marketing and communications agencies in one central location to provide its clients access to best practices and talent for all necessary marketing and communications services. Team Detroit is the 21st century equivalent of the full-service agency, acting as a portal to provide a single point of contact and accountability.

Team Detroit's client roster includes Bell Helicopter, Bosch, Compuware, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Ford Motor Company, Oakwood Healthcare System, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Shell and Warrior Sports. For more information, visit http://www.teamdetroit.com

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CONTACT:  Corryl Parr, Team Detroit, (C) +1-248-640-2415 or (O)
+1-313-615-2000, Fax:  (F) +1-248-615-4076, corryl.parr@teamdetroit.com

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

Borrow Smart Alabama Takes Financial Education Program Online

Online tips launched in honor of National Financial Literacy Month

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 29 -- In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, Borrow Smart Alabama has launched an online version of its financial education program.

Borrow Smart, in partnership with the Oliver Robinson Foundation, introduced its "Building a Foundation for Financial Success" program in 2008 in response to the economic climate and the lack of financial education tools for young people. Lectures have been presented at junior colleges and high schools across Alabama by Alabama State Representative Oliver Robinson, a former banker and educator.

This month, Borrow Smart launched http://www.BorrowSmartEducation.com, an online version of its education program, to broaden the reach of the program beyond students. Borrow Smart also expanded its seminar audience by presenting its program to residents at the Huntsville Housing Authority.

"When we launched this program we really had no idea that we were at the beginning of the worst recession this country has seen in decades," said Charles Hunter, spokesperson for Borrow Smart Alabama. "As people continue to struggle financially, we wanted to make our simple financial education tools available to more people."

Borrow Smart is a short term lenders association with more than 400 member stores across the state. Its "Building a Foundation for Financial Success" provides information to help people learn to budget, understand their credit history and begin saving.

The Oliver Robinson Foundation works to empower Alabama's working families through community education. In addition to providing financial literacy training, the foundation publishes Community Reinvestor magazine. Distributed through the Alabama Department of Human Services, the magazine shares news about community programs available in the state.

Robinson said he is excited to have the opportunity to reach beyond students.

"Over my many years speaking to students, I have found that the teachers are often more interested in learning as the young people," Robinson said. "When you have rent to pay and a big stack of bills every month, you suddenly want to learn as much as you can about finances. I would encourage anyone who wants to improve their personal finances to check out the tips at http://www.BorrowSmartEducation.com."

Borrow Smart Alabama is a not-for-profit trade organization with more than 400 member stores in the state of Alabama. Borrow Smart's mission is to educate our customers and the media about short term lending, to ensure fair treatment of customers and to honor them by protecting the future of our industry.

Source: Borrow Smart Alabama
   

CONTACT:  Robin Oliver, +1-205-322-5646 ex. 103,
roliver@borrowsmartalabama.com

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

Healthcare Web site Expands Reach to Cardiology Professionals

Strategic partnerships and solutions target medical category

DENVER, April 29 -- HEALTHeCAREERS Network, North America's leading healthcare-employment Network, is growing its cardiology recruitment and career resources.

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The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) recently joined the Network, launching the SCAI Career Center and bringing new reach to more than 4,000 invasive and interventional cardiologists.

HEALTHeCAREERS is a community of 600,000 job seekers and thousands of employers. The site's cardiology-wide portal, the Cardiology Career Network, also has hundreds of category-specific positions as well as hiring opportunities, employment tips, healthcare articles and custom resources for the entire cardiology team.

"We're excited to provide cardiology professionals with tools for any stage of their career or hiring strategy," said Jennifer Arocha, senior director and healthcare product manager at onTargetjobs, the parent company of HEALTHeCAREERS. "Because the Cardiology Career Network is part of HEALTHeCAREERS, it also connects 550,000 monthly unique visitors to every healthcare discipline and a partner community of more than 120 medical associations."

HEALTHeCAREERS will extend this reach by exhibiting at the American Society of Hypertension's 25th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition May 1-4 as well as the Medical Group Management Association's 2010 cardiovascular conference May 2-4 and SCAI's 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions May 5-8.

About HEALTHeCAREERS Network (healthecareers.com)

HEALTHeCAREERS Network specializes in online recruitment, advertising and career solutions for the healthcare industry. HEALTHeCAREERS links healthcare employers and job seekers through partnerships with more than 120 healthcare associations, bizjournals.com(TM) and hundreds of relevant career Web sites.

More than 125,000 employers have trusted HEALTHeCAREERS, an onTargetjobs company, with their healthcare hiring and advertising.

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CONTACT:  Press, Heather Sharp, Director of Marketing, onTargetjobs,
+1-720-833-7363, Heather.Sharp@onTargetjobs.com

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

Metaversal Studios Releases 'GameRoom' for iPad

BOSTON, April 29 -- Metaversal Studios, the video game content development arm of Alliance Distributors (Pink Sheets: ADTR.PK), today announced the release of GameRoom, its first iPhone OS game exclusively designed for the iPad.

GameRoom, a free application, gives iPad users a way to carry around a growing collection of board games. GameRoom provides the boards, the pieces, and the rules.  Players sit around the iPad just as they would sit around a traditional game board. Version 1.0 provides rules and assistance for English Checkers and Reversi, but players can disable "player assist" at any time in order to play by their own rules.

The real power of GameRoom comes from its Custom game mode, which lets players customize the board and pieces for any game they can imagine. Lead Game Designer Jay Laird said, "We want to enable players to play games their way, and we want to teach players new games that they may have never tried. We also want to bring back the real-life socializing aspect of social gaming by bringing people together around a single device."

Laird added that the company currently plans frequent releases for new board, piece, and rule sets.  "We've already received multiple requests from board game enthusiasts, and we're pleased to find that the games we're working on are the games that they want," Laird said.  The next release of GameRoom will contain a Go board and rule set as well as an expansion to the Custom game mode.  The GameRoom newsfeed that appears on the application's main menu will let players know as soon as new games are available for download.

Jay Gelman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The iPad provides a platform with exciting potential for casual games.  GameRoom is the first of many games we intend to make for the iPad, building on our experience developing iPhone-based casual games including Bad Apples, Hot Dog Down a Hallway, and Shave Me."

About Metaversal Studios

Metaversal Studios (http://www.metaversalstudios.com), a developer of video games for iPhone OS and the web, is wholly owned by Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

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Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements, which are based largely on our current expectations, involve risks and uncertainty. Actual results, events and circumstances (including future performance, results and trends) could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors, risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks associated with technological change, competitive factors and general economic conditions, including the related impact on discretionary consumer spending, changes in marketing and distribution strategies by manufacturers, continued shortages of new platform systems, timely development and release of video game products we produce, potential cost overruns in our development of video games, ability to protect our intellectual property rights, potential claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others, market acceptance of games we develop, ability to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions, potential undiscovered liabilities of companies that we acquire, changes in our business or growth strategy, the emergence of new or growing competitors, various other competitive and technological factors. There can be no assurance that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this release will occur. The Company has no duty and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Source: Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Steve Gelman, VP of Marketing and Communications, Metaversal
Studios, 1-877-842-2080, steve@alliancedis.com, Web Site:
http://www.metaversalstudios.com

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

EE Times Group's ESC Silicon Valley Event Keynotes Draw Standing-Room Only Crowds

Nearly 2,000 Embedded Developers, Business Leaders, Industry Analysts and Journalists Attend Event's First Two Electronics Keynote and Industry Addresses

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 -- EE Times Group, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technology news, analysis and intelligence for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced that the opening keynote addresses at ESC Silicon Valley 2010, delivered by famed futurist Dr. Michio Kaku, and Kevin Dallas, general manager of the Windows Embedded Business Unit at Microsoft, attracted standing-room only crowds of nearly 2,000 registered event attendees.

In his "Challenges for the Next 20 Years" keynote address, Dr. Kaku imparted his vision for the 21st century where electronics innovation makes popular science fiction themes a reality, particularly for medical applications. Comparing fictional devices such as Star Trek's "tricorder" handheld body scanner with near-future electronics industry innovations, Dr. Kaku applauded today's embedded electronics designers for creating systems that revolutionize and improve daily life.

During his industry address, Mr. Dallas unveiled Microsoft's Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system that "pushes the boundaries of embedded computing in the areas of retail, industrial automation, medical systems and home entertainment." The Windows Media Center feature allows electronic systems developers to "create differentiated experiences and enhanced connectivity" with Windows-based PCs, servers and specialized devices, such as set-top boxes (STBs), connected media devices (CMDs), and TVs for consumers.

"Tuesday's inspiring keynotes were an excellent way to kick off ESC Silicon Valley 2010 where visionaries and leading innovators have converged to celebrate the continued recovery of the global electronics industry," said David Blaza, vice president of Events and Embedded Systems, EE Times Group. "There is a special energy and excitement at this year's event that can be attributed to the many companies who are unveiling or showcasing remarkable products and technologies here."

ESC Silicon Valley 2010 continues through April 29th at the McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California.

About ESC Silicon Valley (http://esc-sv.techinsightsevents.com/)

Held in key strategic technology development locations worldwide, the Embedded Systems Conference is the global electronics industry's leading event.  With cutting edge product demonstrations, visionary speeches and hundreds of essential technical training classes and accreditation opportunities, ESC is the ideal venue for the design engineering community to learn, collaborate and recognize excellence. In addition, ESC Boston celebrates decades of unique local electronics industry culture, innovation and significant contributions to the global technology industry.

About EE Times Group (http://www.eetimesgroup.com/)

EE Times Group, a division of United Business Media (LON: UBM), is the global leader in media and marketing services for the electronics industry. We deliver results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development and commercialization of technology through our market leading brands. More than 1.1 million engineering professionals engage with the EE Times Network - EE Times, TechOnline, DesignLines, and Embedded.com - across the globe. The technology community comes to our market leading events to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. As well, EE Times Group provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media and research.

  For more information on ESC Silicon Valley 2010 please contact:
  Felicia Hamerman
  Group Marketing Director, EE Times Group
  516.562.5652
  felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

  Media Contact:
  Lynda Kaye
  Kaye Public Relations
  650.799.2888
  lynda@KayePR.com

Source: EE Times Group
   

CONTACT:  Felicia Hamerman, Group Marketing Director of EE Times Group,
+1-516-562-5652, felicia.hamerman@ubm.com; or Media, Lynda Kaye of Kaye Public
Relations, +1-650-799-2888, lynda@KayePR.com, for EE Times Group

Web Site:  http://esc-sv.techinsightsevents.com/
http://www.eetimesgroup.com/

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Health Care Reform To Drive $5 Billion in Tech Investments by 2015

New Report Tracks IT Implications of Health Care Reform Enactment on Government Agencies

RESTON, Va., April 29 -- The recently passed health care reform legislation will require significant investment in IT solutions and system upgrades throughout its implementation. A new report, IT Implications of Health Care Reform, released by INPUT, predicts federal, state and local governments will need to invest more than $5 billion in health IT and traditional IT solutions in order to implement requirements of the new law.

Analysts looked at the underlying requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and subsequent Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (P.L. 111-152), and identified potential areas of opportunity in four categories:

  --  Health IT (e.g., electronic health records and clinical decision
      support systems)
  --  Medical Technology (e.g., diagnostic equipment and imaging
      hardware/software)
  --  IT in the Business of Health Care (e.g., billing systems, case
      management, and document management)
  --  IT for Health Care Reform Management (e.g., Web portals and IT
      infrastructure for new organizations)

"Based on the numerous requirements for reform, IT investments are likely to occur within the first five years of implementation," said Senior Analyst Angie Petty. "We estimate that the Internal Revenue Service will be required to spend as much as $2.5 billion in IT related to eligibility determination, documentation, and verification processes for premium and cost-sharing subsidies. Health and Human Services will need to spend approximately $1.8 billion to implement changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and related systems, and to implement other legislative mandates. States will also be investing $2 billion in startup costs to implement health insurance exchanges."

  This report also provides critical insight into:
  --  Major elements of health care reform legislation
  --  Understanding its impact on federal, state, and local governments
  --  Market technology trends driving health IT and existing IT solutions
      serving the health care market
  --  Target markets in federal, state, and local governments for these
      technologies
  --  Potential IT opportunities resulting from health care reform
      legislation

INPUT draws upon its extensive expertise on the government IT industry to analyze and project technology needs arising from health care reform enactment. Government contractors will find opportunities relating to electronic health records, health information exchange, and comparative effectiveness research. In addition, traditional IT vendors will find emerging opportunities resulting from upgrades to agency systems, call center development, web portal design and support, and hardware and software solutions.

INPUT will host a webinar led by Senior Analyst Angie Petty on the IT Implications of Health Care Reform on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Please visit http://healthitwebinar.input.com/ for details on this event and to register.

Report Authors: Angie Petty, senior analyst, Industry Analysis, and Deniece Peterson, manager, Industry Analysis at INPUT, are available for media inquires.

Report Availability: Produced by INPUT's Industry Analysis team, IT Implications of Health Care Reform is available on INPUT's Web site at http://healthcareitreport.input.com/.

About INPUT

INPUT is the authority on government business. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. More than 2,000 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational & networking events.  For more information about INPUT, visit http://www.input.com or call 703-707-3500.

Proper use of name is INPUT.

Source: INPUT
   

CONTACT:  Claire Carlin, INPUT, +1-703-707-3685, media@input.com

Web Site:  http://www.input.com/

Blue Shield of California Launches Interactive Forum to Allow Members to Ask Each Other Questions and Share Knowledge

New Online Member Community Tool Encourages Members to Exchange Information on Health Care Issues

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 -- Expanding its use of new media to enable members to provide feedback, Blue Shield of California is launching a new social media forum called "Ask & Answer," where members can login and pose questions to each other.  Members can discuss topics such as allergies, dental care, diet/food/nutrition, women's health, first aid and more.   Ask & Answer is available at https://www.blueshieldca.com/askandanswer.

"We are committed to using the power of the Internet to give our members the ability to share their thoughts and experiences on healthcare issues," said Rob Geyer, senior vice president of Customer Operations. "Ask & Answer is a fun, powerful new tool to give all Blue Shield of California members a way to harness the wisdom of the community."

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, more and more Americans are turning to the Internet when it comes to health questions.  The study reports that 61 percent of American adults go online for health information, 68 percent ask a friend or family member, and 41 percent of patients who go online have read someone else's commentary or experience about a health issue online.

Ask & Answer is the newest addition to Blue Shield's roster of online community tools designed to offer members accessible, consumer-oriented health information.  The program is not intended to replace the advice of a member's doctor. Last year, Blue Shield launched a pilot program called Ratings & Reviews -- it allows members to publicly rate their health plan and share their experiences.  The award-winning Ratings & Reviews pilot has generated so much feedback from members that Blue Shield will expand the program to more members this year.

"As a not-for-profit health plan, we believe in transparency," said Geyer. "Encouraging members to exchange information allows people to get more out of their Blue Shield membership while giving us feedback about how we can improve our service."

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California, an independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health plan with 3.4 million members, 4,800 employees, and one of the largest provider networks; it offers a wide range of commercial and government products throughout the state. Blue Shield of California has contributed more than $120 million over the past four years to the Blue Shield of California Foundation -- which this year was named one of BusinessWeek's 20 most generous corporate foundations.  Contact your local agent or broker for more information about Blue Shield products and services, or visit the Blue Shield web site at  http://www.blueshieldca.com.

  CONTACT:     Erica Perng
               Corporate Communications Manager
               (415) 229-6171
               erica.perng@blueshieldca.com

Source: Blue Shield of California
   

CONTACT:  Erica Perng, Corporate Communications Manager of Blue Shield of
California, +1-415-229-6171, erica.perng@blueshieldca.com

Web Site:  http://www.mylifepath.com/

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Swords' For Wii(TM)

Sword Fighting Game Utilizes The Wii Remote(TM) With Wii MotionPlus(TM) To Deliver The Ultimate Weapon

EDISON, N.J., April 29 -- En garde!  Prepare to battle in the ultimate sword fight as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announces Swords for Wii(TM). Swords pits players against some of the most formidable adversaries in history using the Wii Remote(TM) with Wii MotionPlus(TM) as their blade for accurate 1-to-1 motion-based battles.

In Swords, players travel through time and space to challenge eight skilled adversaries-- including the flirtatious yet dangerous beauty Keiko Anamura, the vicious Viking chieftain Armin, the famed Sir Lancelot of the Round Table and many more. Each victory grants players an upgraded, unique sword, providing them the type of blade they need to successfully defeat the next in line of opponents.  Once they've cut their way through the list of history's top masters, they must defeat the mysterious final combatant in order to earn the title of Greatest Swordsman of All Time.

Beginning humbly in the dojo, players train and prepare with their sensei before setting off to battle. Players gain the skills and combos necessary during these rigorous training sessions by tackling a series of drills including carving, sparring, blocking and even battling a horde of zombies! In addition, players can train together with a friend or go head to head in the arena to determine the ultimate master of the blade.

Developed by Panic Button, Swords for Wii(TM) is expected to release in September 2010. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market.  Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems.  Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum.  The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com.  @Majesco is on twitter or at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.

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Source: Majesco Entertainment Company
   

CONTACT:  Debby Chen, Rogers and Cowan, +1-310-854-8168,
dchen@rogersandcowan.com

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

Emailvision Announces Key Hires and Technology Investments

Platform Expansion and R&D Drive Company in 2010

NEW YORK, April 29, 2010--     Emailvision has bolstered its technology team and is expanding its
platform following a 50 per cent growth in its customer base over the last 12
months.

    With over 2,000 clients and 4,500 users worldwide, Emailvision delivered
a record 24 billion emails on behalf of its customers during 2009. The email
service provider is building out its technology platform to prepare for
continued strong client growth and maintain a high level of service for its
customers during the course of 2010.

    Charles Wells has joined as CIO (Chief Information Officer). Charles has
more than 20 years of experience in software development and solution
delivery. Prior to joining Emailvision, Charles was regional vice-president
of solution delivery across EMEA for telecoms specialist, NetCracker
Technology (NEC). Commenting on the developments, he said: "the company is on
track to double both its technology platform and R&D team in 2010 vs. 2009.
Our technology team is growing to 75 people in 2010 and will result in
significant software service enhancements for Emailvision's clients."

    Additional senior technology hires include Nicolas Cardiles, who has
joined as Infrastructure Director and Nicholas Harvey, who has been appointed
Director of Application Development.

    "We have experienced exceptionally strong growth in our business over the
last six quarters. As the global market leader in software as a service for
email marketing, we intend to stay ahead of the curve in technology
performance and innovation," said Nick Heys, CEO and founder at Emailvision.
"Contrary to our competitors, our strategy is to plow all of our profits back
into the business."

    About Emailvision (http://www.emailvision.com)

    Founded in 1999, Emailvision has grown to become the global market leader
in software as a service for email marketing. The Emailvision mission is to
provide excellence in software & service for our clients to reach their email
marketing goals.

    Campaign Commander(TM) is used by marketers worldwide to plan, design,
deliver and analyze their email marketing campaigns. This software service
allows marketers to execute advanced tactics with minimal technical skills.

    The company has a staff of over 280 and offices in the major
international markets including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland,
Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Spain and Italy.

   
    For further press information:
    Emailvision

    Bertrand Van Overschelde
    General Manager
    Tel: +1-212-257-6018

    Nathalie Chaboche
    Marketing Director

Source: EmailVision

For further press information: Emailvision, Bertrand Van Overschelde, General Manager, Tel: +1-212-257-6018; Nathalie Chaboche, Marketing Director

Incredible Device Meets Incredible Network

DROID Incredible by HTC Powered by the Nation's Largest and Most Reliable Wireless 3G Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 29 -- The reach and reliability of Verizon Wireless' 3G network plus the power of the Android(TM) platform and the usability of HTC Sense(TM) equals an incredible experience for Verizon Wireless customers.

The 3G advantage of Verizon Wireless' largest and most reliable wireless network provides customers with the speed and coverage they need to enjoy the incredible features of DROID Incredible by HTC.

  --  Rapid Uploads to Social Media Sites -- DROID Incredible by HTC gives
      customers one unified update for Flickr, Facebook® and Twitter.
  --  Text, Picture and Video Messaging -- Customers can share the crisp,
      detailed images they take with DROID Incredible by HTC's 8.0 megapixel
      camera with friends and family.
  --  Download and Use Cool Apps -- DROID Incredible by HTC gives customers
      access to Android Market(TM), which currently offers tens of thousands
      of applications, including exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless such
      as NFL Mobile and Skype mobile(TM).
  --  Browse the Web with Fast Download Times -- Customers can keep up with
      news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more at faster
      speeds.
  --  Play Music, Games and Videos -- With the 3G advantage, customers can
      more swiftly download and play music favorites from top 40 to
      classical, stream must-see videos and play exciting games.

Learn more about DROID Incredible by HTC, including pricing and availability, at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/04/pr2010-04-28d.html.

About Verizon Wireless' 3G Network

Verizon Wireless has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States.  See Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage for yourself; view a map of Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage compared with competitors' 3G coverage at http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcompari son.pdf.

Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider in the United States.  Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed -- $5.7 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services.  In each of the last four years, Verizon Wireless invested $6.5 billion or more to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services such as Mobile Broadband and V CAST.

  Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com for more information.

  About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516,
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com, Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork

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

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STMicroelectronics Delivers All-Round Efficiency Gains with Smallest Four-Line ESD Protection IC Supporting All Leading High-Speed Interconnects

Device protects two gigabit-speed differential data pairs, provides single part number for equipment featuring HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 or SATA interfaces

GENEVA, April 29 -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a world leader in protection devices, has unveiled an IC for use with today's highest-speed multimedia and storage interconnects, including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Serial ATA (SATA) and DVI. The new device provides ESD protection for four data lines within a 1x2mm-outline package, saving at least 30% of PCB space compared to other devices.

As these high-speed interconnect standards maximize ease of use - specifying convenient, miniaturized connectors and cables - consumers can easily connect and disconnect devices such as high-definition video equipment, terabyte storage, multi-megapixel cameras, and personal media devices including smartphones. This increases the risk of damage to internal circuitry by electrostatic discharges (ESD), which can occur when a device is touched or when a cable is connected or removed.

By providing a convenient one-chip ESD-protection solution, ST's HSP061-4NY8 addresses a large and important market: total worldwide shipments of equipment containing an HDMI or DisplayPort connection, for example, are expected to exceed one billion units by 2012, according to industry analysts.

The HSP061-4NY8 provides the industry with a single orderable part capable of protecting circuits using any of these multi-gigabit standards, enabling economies of scale as well as significant advantages in efficiency throughout product design, purchasing, and assembly.

The device contains a network of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes capable of protecting two pairs of high-speed differential data lines. These diodes are sufficient to provide complete protection for the 5.0 Gbit/s SuperSpeed bus defined in the new USB 3.0 specification. A single HSP061-4NY8 can also protect all the data lines of an HDMI port, an entire channel in SATA interfaces, up to and including the latest 6Gbit/s SATA 3.0 standard, or a two-lane DisplayPort interface.

  Technical features of the HSP061-4NY8:

  --  ESD protection complying with: IEC61000-4-2 level 4 (8kV air
      discharge) and MIL-STD 883G Method 3015-7 Class 3B (>8kV)
  --  Ultra low capacitance: 0.6pF
  --  5.8GHz bandwidth and 100 Ohm differential impedance: suitable for
      3.4Gbit/s data lines
  --  Low leakage current: 100nA at 25 degrees C
  --  0.55mm-high 1x2mm 8-lead microDFN package

The HSP061-4NY8 is sampling now to lead customers and is priced at $0.20 in quantities of 3000. Further pricing options are available for larger quantities.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

Source: STMicroelectronics
   

CONTACT:  Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354,
michael.markowitz@st.com

Web Site:  http://www.st.com/

EMC Helps Oracle Customers Drive More Efficiency and Cost Savings From Their IT Investments

New EMC Proven Solutions Provide Customers a Path to the Private Cloud

HOPKINTON, Mass., April 29 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced new EMC Proven(TM) Solutions designed to help Oracle customers gain more efficiencies and cost savings from their IT investments. These new Proven Solutions utilize EMC® fully automated storage tiering (FAST) software to increase IT efficiency for Oracle database environments by reining in infrastructure sprawl, and leverage EMC's industry-leading storage virtualization, data deduplication, and archiving technologies to dramatically improve hardware utilization, conduct more cost-efficient backup and recovery, and reduce long term storage growth in production environments.

As organizations continue to look to cloud computing as a way to cut costs and increase efficiency, EMC is architecting solutions that enable customers to get more out of their current IT investments today and build the foundation for a private cloud.  EMC solicits feedback from thousands of mutual EMC and Oracle customers to design innovative Proven Solutions that optimize and protect Oracle software deployments, improve application efficiency, and reduce and control long term growth costs. These EMC Proven Solutions have been rigorously tested and documented with reference architectures and best practices designed to reduce the total cost of ownership of the infrastructure:

  --  Optimizing performance and cost reduction for Oracle Database 11g
      deployments with EMC Symmetrix® V-Max(TM) or EMC CLARiiON® CX-4
      networked storage systems and EMC FAST to automatically adjust storage
      tiering as Oracle workloads change. This results in up to 30 percent
      lower acquisition cost and up to 45 percent lower operating cost in
      hardware, power, cooling and management over a three year period.
  --  Maximize flexibility and efficiency for Oracle database 11g
      deployments with EMC Celerra® NS unified storage systems and VMware
      vSphere. This enables customers to tier Oracle workloads across IP
      storage to reduce cost and increase flexibility and increase data
      mobility between Oracle production, test/development and disaster
      recovery environments utilizing less hardware.
  --  Control the cost of data growth leveraging Oracle RMAN backups with
      EMC Data Domain deduplication storage systems, allowing weeks or
      months of full backups to be kept online for faster recovery while
      utilizing 10-30 times less disk.
  --  Enhanced EMC E-Lab, VMware qualification and support to help customers
      more efficiently maintain their VMware virtualized infrastructures on
      Oracle.

"It's all too easy for storage vendors to get wrapped around the axle of technological brilliance.  Yet what really matters to end users is applied technology, and that's what EMC Proven Solutions approach is all about," said Mark Peters, Senior Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group. "Users demand that key vendors are working beyond academics to deliver practical, proven interoperability and the EMC/Oracle relationship is an example of how this can be taken a step further to optimize the integration of each others' products to deliver enhanced user value that simultaneously enables a sustainable architecture and reduced costs.  The use of EMC FAST with Oracle 11g shows how both companies are committed to driving down acquisition and operating costs and will no doubt enhance the 'applied technology value' at many of the two companies' tens of thousands of mutual customers."

"IT departments are consistently looking for ways to drive more value out of their existing infrastructure," said Todd Pavone, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions.  "Oracle Database is a cornerstone of many IT environments and EMC is committed to helping our mutual customers easily leverage EMC technology to maximize their Oracle environments while also enabling them to build the foundation for the private cloud."

EMC Proven Solutions help customers identify and overcome business challenges by reducing risk and time-to-value of their information infrastructure. EMC leverages its expertise and proven technologies with its strategic relationships with Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and VMware to deliver solutions that support our customers business and technical requirements.

About EMC

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC, EMC Proven, Symmetrix, CLARiiON, Celerra, Data Domain and EMC E-Lab are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Source: EMC Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Jennifer Dreyer, +1-508-293-7238, Dreyer_jennifer@emc.com

Web Site:  http://www.emc.com/

DROID Incredible: Taking Care of Enterprise Business

DROID Incredible by HTC Offers Enterprise-Grade Security, Speed and Features That Businesses Require

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 29 -- DROID Incredible by HTC, the newest Android device running on the nation's most reliable wireless 3G network, is well-equipped for the business user with enterprise-grade security, always-on connectivity and much more.

DROID Incredible by HTC offers Exchange ActiveSync® for the security enterprises demand when accessing e-mail, calendars, contacts and tasks while employees are away from the office.  The 8.0 megapixel camera with video capture allows employees to take high-quality pictures and videos and share them with colleagues and clients, while the smartphone's Wi-Fi capability supports simultaneous voice and data to make it easy for employees on the road to connect to the main office.  These great business features allow enterprises to equip their workforces with the hottest device without sacrificing security or productivity.

The ultrafast Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) processor, backed by the reliability of the Verizon Wireless network, delivers real-time communication, Web browsing and productivity applications for employees, regardless of where their jobs take them.  In addition, DROID Incredible by HTC can be customized to specific business needs with tens of thousands of applications in Android Market(TM).   Enterprise customers can access instant, up-to-date information right from their devices, including:

  --  Financial Data - Customers can use financial calculators with
      Pfinance, and Google Finance tracks market stocks and portfolios and
      news.
  --  Medical References - Patient diagnosis support is on hand for
      customers in the healthcare industry with Merriam-Webster Medical
      Dictionary, which contains over 35,000 medical terms and clinical
      calculators and decision support tools such as Neph Calc and GI Calc,
      both by OxMD Medical Software.
  --  Productivity Apps - Apps, such as Salesforce.com for mobile sales
      teams and Documents to Go 2.0 to view and edit Microsoft® Word®,
      PowerPoint®, Excel®, and OneNote® documents, keep employees productive
      no matter where they are working.

DROID Incredible by HTC is available today online at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.  Business customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services for business customers, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/business or call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

About Verizon Wireless

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

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license. The HTC logo is a registered trademark of HTC Corporation and Incredible by HTC is a trademark of HTC Corporation. All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com or HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000,
htcpr@wagged.com

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

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

Total Beauty Media Announces the Makeover of its Popular Media Property BeautyRiot.com

To celebrate, BeautyRiot.com offers 8 weeks of valuable prizes

LOS ANGELES, April 29 -- Total Beauty Media, Inc. (http://www.totalbeauty.com), the Web's leading beauty media and marketing company, today announced the complete makeover of BeautyRiot.com, the leading celebrity hairstyles and beauty site on the web. Total Beauty Media, Inc. acquired Beauty Riot in 2009. To celebrate its new look and enhanced functionality, BeautyRiot.com announces "8 Quizzes, 8 Amazing Prizes." This contest begins on Friday, April 30, 2010 and provides women with an opportunity to experience one of the best beauty sites on the web and enter to win incredible prizes.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100303/LA64526LOGO)

"The approach of summer is always a big time for millions of women to seek out inspiring new hairstyles   that are better suited to warmer weather. Our free instant makeover tools, as well as celebrity hairstyles, advice and information are easy to use and fun; coupled with the opportunity to win amazing prizes, we're confident that Beauty Riot will be every woman's new best friend as she looks forward in 2010," said editor in chief Beth Mayall-Traglia.

Winners will be drawn after they've taken quizzes to find the answers to questions such as "Which Star Inspires Your Hair?" or "Who's Your Celeb Twin?"

The contest is open to U.S. residents 13 or older. Some of the amazing prizes being offered weekly include; A Year's Worth of Shoes and Handbags ($800 DSW Gift Card); $250 American Eagle Gift Card; $250 Charlotte Russe Gift Card; Pink Flip Cam ($150); 8GB iPod Touch ($200); $250 Forever 21 Gift Card and $100 Gift Card to Sephora.

  Find Beauty Riot on Facebook and Twitter
  And find sister site Total Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.

  About Total Beauty Media, Inc.

Founded in 2007 and venture-backed, Total Beauty Media, Inc. operates TotalBeauty.com, an expert beauty tips and beauty advice site that features 300,000 user-generated beauty product reviews spanning more than 46,000 beauty products, including prestige, mass-market, salon and spa products. Women get trusted advice on hairstyles, hair care, skin care, makeup, body, perfume, nails  and health & beauty.

  Fiona Posell
  Produce Communications
  Tel: 310 740 7456
  Email: fiona@producecommunications.com

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100303/LA64526LOGO
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PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Total Beauty Media, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Fiona Posell of Produce Communications, +1-310-740-7456,
fiona@producecommunications.com, for Total Beauty Media, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.totalbeauty.com/
http://www.beautyriot.com/

Sustainable Brands 2010 Launches Connext(TM) Online Community and Event Elements to Nurture Growing Community of Global Collaborators

Proving the Power of AND, New Online Community Tool and Cross-Connection Activities Link New and Returning Members at Monterey (CA) Conference June 7- 10, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 -- Sustainable Life Media today announced the launch of Connext(TM), a new online capability that will facilitate collaboration activities at Sustainable Brands 2010's "The Power of AND" conference.  Powered by CrowdVine, the system will link more than 750 brand leaders and executives from organizations like Adobe, Bumblebee Foods, eBay, Wal-Mart and Yahoo! In addition, the online network will foster connections among the global Sustainable Brands community using software to encourage relationship building, networking and sign-ups for specially-designed Birds of a Feather Dinners, which are unique evening gatherings optimized to encourage interaction. Un-conference programs and aligned separate tracks will also allow for instant groupings and mash-ups that facilitate ad hoc creativity and connections.

"We believe that by creating conditions for effective collaboration across silos, industries and stakeholder groups, we can help accelerate innovation and fuel the growth of sales tied to more sustainable value propositions," said KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, CEO of Sustainable Life Media. "Through continued deployment of better digital community building tools, the spirit of collaboration that has always uniquely existed in our community will continue to expand, even as our community continues to grow."

"Sustainable Brands is advancing the whole sustainability conversation to a new level through the amazing range of speakers, presentations and hallway conversations that inspired so many productive new thoughts and partnerships," said Nancy Mims, Founder and Creative Director of Mod Green Pod following last year's conference.

Learning to identify and execute on the "ANDs" is a key component of the Sustainable Brands 2010 curriculum.  The Cycle of Sustainable Innovation (Observe, Redesign, Measure and Communicate) will provide a consistent framework for presenting best practices, key learning, cutting-edge tools and techniques. Sustainable Brands 2010 will equip attendees with the tools and skills to become or remain a brand leader for the future.

About Sustainable Brands Conference

Widely reputed to be the most compelling sustainability conference of the year, Sustainable Brands 2010 will convene more than 800 brand leaders, top executives from the global brands leading sustainable innovation today, all types of designers participating in this global shift, and an unprecedented list of others. Speakers and sessions provide inspiration, techniques and best practices as economic realities, corporate responsibility and the environment come together to create a new strategic business imperative. Registration is open and seating is limited: http://www.sustainablebrands10.com/

About Sustainable Life Media

Sustainable Life Media (SLM) is the leading producer of sustainable business conferences and educational events, with products and services designed for the sustainable business community including membership, targeted e-newsletters, online learning programs, community, and the flagship Sustainable Brands conference. For more information, please visit: http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/about. To subscribe to SLM Newsletters for free, please visit http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/newsletters.

  Contact:
  Sasha Fedulow
  Cohn & Wolfe
  Office:  415.365.8552
  sasha.fedulow@cohnwolfe.com

Source: Sustainable Life Media
   

CONTACT:  Sasha Fedulow of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-415-365-8552,
sasha.fedulow@cohnwolfe.com, for Sustainable Life Media

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

SVOX Releases New Russian Voice, Brings Total Number of Voices to 37

ZURICH, April 29 -- SVOX, the leading provider of speech solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the new Russian voice across the range of SVOX Automotive and SVOX Mobile speech output solutions, according to company's CTO Marcel Riedi. The addition of this pleasant and highly intelligible male voice brings the total number of voices in the SVOX TTS portfolio to 37, with availability for all major platforms and various footprints.

The modular architecture of SVOX speech output solutions means that the new voice is now available across the whole range of TTS solutions based on unit selection technology, namely SVOX Automotive TTS (Standard, Pro and Plus configurations) and SVOX Mobile TTS (Standard, Pro and Plus configurations).

Martin Reber, SVOX CEO, noted: "Russian and CIS markets are some of the most important in Europe and we have set ourselves a goal to offer our customers a choice of different voices. Now that we offer both male and female Russian voices, our mobile and automotive customers have more opportunities for differentiation and even more consumers in the region will be able to communicate with their devices naturally, using their native language."

SVOX is constantly working to extend and update its portfolio of polyglot TTS languages and voices, with more languages, including Hungarian, under development. The 26 languages available now are: Arabic, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, US and UK English, Finnish, European and Canadian French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian and European Portuguese, Russian, European and North American Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.

About SVOX AG

SVOX, a leading supplier of embedded speech solutions, has a reputation for quality and customer focus. SVOX drives adoption of speech user interfaces in automotive and mobile device industries. The company offers Speech Recognition (ASR), Speech Output (TTS) as well as complete Speech Dialog solutions. Our focus on quality and the use of flexible software architectures allows for optimized embedded speech solutions that can be easily tailored to customers' technical requirements and market needs. For more information, please visit: http://www.svox.com.

Source: SVOX AG
   

CONTACT:  Alexander Davydov, +41435440622, alexander.davydov@svox.com

Web Site:  http://www.svox.com/

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Ekahau Wi-Fi Badge Improves Staff and Patient Safety for Portuguese Hospital Group

Locatable Wireless RTLS Personnel Badge with Two-Way Communication Enables Easy-to-Deploy Nurse Call and Emergency Notification Systems

RESTON, Virginia, April 29, 2010--     Ekahau Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems
(RTLS), today announced that its RTLS solution, including fixed Wi-Fi
call-buttons and locatable Wi-Fi communication badges for staff members, is
being installed in member hospitals of Espirito Santo Saude (ESSAUDE), one of
the largest private healthcare group in Portugal, consisting in total of 15
healthcare units and 2 assisted living senior residences.

     (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090513/347052 )

    While ESSAUDE is using Ekahau RTLS technology for several
purposes, the system's primary functions are to enable mobile patients to
call for a nurse, and emergency notification for staff members. System
integration of the complete solution is handled by Unisys, while the
underlying Wi-Fi network is provided by Cisco Systems. Unisys has used its
experience in the Life Science and Healthcare markets, as well its broad
expertise on RTLS solutions, to perform the solution installation,
configuration and testing.

    Unlike many competing solutions, Ekahau RTLS only requires the
software and Wi-Fi tags to enable asset and people tracking over any vendor's
standard Wi-Fi network, making Ekahau's system the most cost effective RTLS
solution available on the market. Ekahau RTLS can achieve the same
performance level as competing solutions using approximately half that number
of Wi-Fi access points (APs). With their WPA2 encryption, Ekahau RTLS tags
are a secure solution that can co-exist on top of the Wi-Fi network like any
other standard Wi-Fi voice and data application, without interfering with
network operation or critical medical equipment.

    In Casas da Cidade, an assisted living senior residence, ESSAUDE is
deploying fixed Ekahau call buttons that are attached on walls in rooms and
hallways for residents to call help. Some of the residents also carry Ekahau
wireless T301BD badges to call help when they are moving throughout the
facility. Nurses then receive calls for service on their Ekahau T301BD badges
as a display message with the resident's location information.

    In Hospital da Luz, an ESSAUDE acute care facility, Ekahau wireless call
buttons are placed in fixed locations, including in wards and rooms. When one
of these buttons is pressed, the call for help is sent to Ekahau T301BD
communication badges carried by staff members. After receiving the alert and
reading the emergency location information on his or her badge, the staff
member can promptly respond to the request. In addition, nurses and doctors
also can call for help themselves by pulling the emergency switch on their
own Ekahau badge. In the same facility, critical mobile hospital equipment -
such as IV pumps, wheelchairs and vital sign monitors - are being equipped
with Ekahau asset tags for asset management purposes. By knowing the exact
location of these devices at any given time, the hospital is able to increase
efficiency of asset utilization and to improve the maintenance process.

    "The ability to quickly locate the right clinical staff, having the
capability to send two-way messages between team members and employ real-time
asset tracking, are all becoming essential system components for operational
efficiency in a busy hospital," said Mr. David Vieira, CTO at ESSAUDE. "We
expect Ekahau's wireless RTLS solution to greatly enhance the safety and
quality of care, as well as our patient's overall satisfaction throughout the
ESSAUDE hospitals."

    About Ekahau Inc.

    Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi-based
RTLS solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies
worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and
innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau's solutions
are being used in more than 150 hospitals around the world, as well as by
manufacturers, mining/oil/gas companies, government agencies and the
military. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading
system integrators and international OEM partners, who develop and market
wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S. based corporation, with
offices in Saratoga, Calif.; Reston, Va.; Helsinki, Finland; and Hong Kong,
China. For more information about Ekahau, please visit at
http://www.ekahau.com.

    About Unisys

    Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We
provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves
critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their
operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers,
enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their
enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring
together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems
integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance
services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 26,000
employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies
throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.

    (c) Copyright 2010, Ekahau Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Source: Ekahau Inc.

U.S. Media Contact: Juliet Travis, Rocket Science PR, for Ekahau, +1-415-464-8110 x 215, juliet@rocketscience.com; Europe Media Contact: Annina Pierson, Marketing Manager, Ekahau, +358-20-743-5910 Office, +358-40-737-4885 Mobile, annina.pierson@ekahau.com; Unisys Media Contact: Stella Low, Corporate Media Relations, Unisys, +44-1895-865-746 Office, stella.low@gb.unisys.com

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Incredible Apps For an Incredible Smartphone: All On The Incredible Verizon Wireless Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 29 -- Today's availability of DROID Incredible by HTC on the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network gives customers access to tens of thousands of applications in Android Market(TM), including some exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless, to help them create their own Incredible experience.

  --  NFL Mobile - Exclusive to Verizon Wireless customers, NFL Mobile
      provides the latest news and information, including in-depth profiles
      of current players and draft prospects, team updates, mock drafts,
      expert analysis and more.  NFL Mobile is free for a limited time.
  --  My Verizon - Customers can use this free app to access their Verizon
      Wireless accounts to get balances, usage numbers and payment
      information and to update features, services and Family SharePlan®
      lines.
  --  Breadcrumbz - This free app allows customers to create personalized
      picture routes, which can be shared with friends and the world to use
      at a later time.  Using images, maps and voice markers, customers can
      build routes that go off road or inside buildings.
  --  Visual Voice Mail - Instead of dialing in to voice mail, customers can
      use Visual Voice Mail ($2.99 monthly subscription) to access and
      manage voice mail messages by scrolling through their inboxes to pick
      the messages they need to listen to, delete or reply to.  Customers
      can choose to respond to their voice mails immediately via text
      message or callback.
  --  Skype mobile(TM) - Another app exclusive to Verizon Wireless, Skype
      mobile allows customers to make unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls for
      free anywhere in the world.  Skype mobile is always on, so customers
      remain connected anytime, anywhere in the United States.

DROID Incredible by HTC, the latest addition to Verizon Wireless' highly acclaimed Android smartphone family, is available today online at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

For more information on DROID Incredible by HTC and other Verizon Wireless products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

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

3D Eye Solutions, Inc. Solidifies Presence in 3D Market with Advancements in its Conversion Technology

Company's 3D Conversion Technology is Compatible with all Industry 3D Viewing Platforms

LONGWOOD, Fla., April 29 -- 3D Eye Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: TDEY) is pleased to announce that the Company continues to solidify its presence in the 3D Market through continued advancements in its cutting edge 2D to 3D content conversion technology. The Company's state of the art 2D to 3D content conversion technology is compatible and can integrate its proprietary conversion process and file formats with all of the industry leading 3D display and viewing platforms, which include Magnetic 3D, Alioscopy, Samsung, LG, Texas Instruments, Panasonic, RealD, Dolby 3D, IMAX 3D, Macintosh, and PC, amongst others.  This creates opportunities for 3D Eye to generate revenue from 2D to 3D content conversion in various industries such as film, television, digital signage, and gaming to name a few.

3D Eye Solutions technology converts content for viewing in auto-stereoscopic (without glasses) method of displaying 3D images enables its customers to view these images without the use of special headgear or glasses. 3D Eye Solutions' auto-stereoscopic process of conversion will also allow film and television studios to convert previously shot 2D content into 3D content that requires glasses, creating an additional revenue stream for the studios with no extra processing costs. With superior and widely compatible techniques, 3D Eye Solutions can turn 2D visual data into 3D images.

"We are pleased to see all of the recent excitement and attention surrounding the 3D industry as a whole," stated Michael Gibilisco, CEO of 3D Eye Solutions, Inc. "Our conversion technology has the ability to integrate with a wide variety of viewing platforms and is a cost effective solution for corporations operating within the industry."

About 3D Eye Solutions, Inc.:

3D Eye Solutions, Inc. is a service provider and integrator for the 3D Stereo and Auto-stereo media industry that covers a wide range of markets. 3D Eye Solutions, Inc. produces and processes media content for corporate, venues, and trade show events. The Company also provides turnkey systems and converts existing media to enable end users to showcase properties in multi-view format. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site: http://www.3deyesolutions.com.

Safe Harbor: Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. The Company is a development stage company who continues to be dependent upon outside capital to sustain its existence. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

Source: 3D Eye Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  3D Eye Solutions, Inc., Investor Relations, +1-407-389-5900

Web Site:  http://www.3deyesolutions.com/

MovieTickets.com Goes 'On the Run' With Holly Madison

New In-Theater Commercial Showcases Simplicity and Ease of Online Ticket Purchasing With Busy Reality TV Personality

LOS ANGELES, April 29 -- MovieTickets.com, the worldwide leader in advance movie ticketing, unveils its newest in-theater commercial starring Holly Madison this month. Titled On the Run, the spot follows the reality TV star throughout her hectic schedule that takes her across the famed Las Vegas Strip.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010622/MTLOGO )

Offering an insider's view into Madison's personal life, the commercial reveals her busy schedule, which includes headlining in a popular Las Vegas show, modeling, and filming her new reality TV series Holly's World. Madison uses MovieTickets.com to purchase her tickets in advance so she is guaranteed to spend her valuable personal time at the movies with her girlfriends.

"This is a highly anticipated campaign for MovieTickets.com, as Holly's broad appeal will effectively relate to a large part of the movie-going audience," stated Joel Cohen, chief executive officer, MovieTickets.com. "Holly's engaging.  She connects with audiences, which makes her a terrific brand representative to deliver the MovieTickets.com key messages."

Madison added, "Going to the movies with my girlfriends is one of my favorite ways to spend my time off, so collaborating with MovieTickets.com is a natural fit for me. It's fun to share my personal life with my professional experiences."

On the Run will air in theaters nationwide starting April 2010, and will run through the fall. The promotion is supported online with a dedicated micro site, MovieTickets.com/HollyMadison, which features exclusive behind the scenes footage, photos and information on Madison's upcoming projects.

About the MovieTickets.com

MovieTickets.com (http://www.movietickets.com), the worldwide leader in advance movie ticketing offers moviegoers a destination for movie news, reviews and trailers as well as a convenient way to buy movie tickets in advance. MovieTickets.com enables consumers to buy tickets online for movie screens across the United States, as well as in Canada at MovieTickets.ca; in the U.K. at MovieTickets.co.uk; in Ireland at MovieTickets.ie; in Argentina at MovieTickets.com.ar; from any Internet-enabled wireless device at mobile.movietickets.com; and from any phone at 877-789-MOVIE. Formed in 2000, MovieTickets.com is a joint venture between AMC Entertainment, Hollywood Media Corp. (NASDAQ:HOLL), National Amusements, Cineplex Entertainment, Marcus Theatres (NYSE:MCS), Viacom (NYSE:VIA) and Time Warner, and leverages the collective theater chain expertise to deliver consumers a premium movie ticketing experience. Its elite collection of partner theaters consistently represents over 50 percent of the top 100 grossing theaters in North America on any given weekend. The MovieTickets.com theater chain group, which includes 187 theater chains, is about eight times the number of chains of its nearest competitor.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010622/MTLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: MovieTickets.com
   

CONTACT:  Katie Casey, Formula, +1-310-578-7050, casey@formulapr.com

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

Waters Launches Exclusive Online Community for Empower and NuGenesis SDMS Users

Science Industry Continues to Embrace Waters' Social Media Forums for Shared Learning, Exclusive Content, and Professional Development

MILFORD, Mass., April 29 -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) recently launched its latest online community featuring exclusive Waters® Empower(TM) Software and NuGenesis® Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) resources as well as access to Waters' experts and shared user experiences.

"Our Informatics customers have been asking for a forum where they can easily access the latest information about Waters software, share their experiences and learn from peers," said Marcia Rabb, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Waters.  "In addition to targeted support materials and exclusive content only available in the community, members have benefited from the robust discussions. To date some of the most popular discussion topics among members include data sharing between colleagues around the world, Window 7 support for Empower and SDMS, and validation requirements for chromatography data systems.  We are extremely pleased that we can give our customers a forum that enables this level of dialogue."

Waters Software Plan customers can join this Informatics community by visiting http://www.waters.com/empowerme. The Waters Informatics community is the Company's second private, online social networking site. Launched in 2008, the ACQUITY UPLC® community (http://www.waters.com/myuplc) now includes more than 2,000 members.

The development of Waters social networking communities is part of a growing trend in science industries that leverages peer-to-peer knowledge to solve difficult challenges. The benefits of social media are consistent with Waters' commitment to providing innovative solutions to our customers, such as increased knowledge and function of Waters Informatics platforms.

About Waters Corporation (http://www.waters.com)

For 50 years, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering practical and sustainable innovation to enable significant advancements in such areas as healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality worldwide.

Pioneering a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory information management, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis, Waters technology breakthroughs and laboratory solutions provide an enduring platform for customer success.

With revenue of $1.50 billion in 2009 and 5,200 employees, Waters is driving scientific discovery and operational excellence for customers worldwide.

Waters, ACQUITY UPLC, Empower, and NuGenesis are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

Source: Waters Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Brian Murphy, Waters Corporation, Corporate Public Relations,
+1-508-482-2614, brian_j_murphy@waters.com

Web Site:  http://www.waters.com/

Today: DROID Incredible by HTC Delivers an Incredible 3G Experience

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 29 -- The highly anticipated DROID Incredible by HTC is available today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100429/NY95575 )

Running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network, DROID Incredible by HTC features a touch screen, 8.0 megapixel camera, wide selection of interactive widgets, and Friend Stream for streamlined updates from popular social networking sites.  Visit   http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/04/pr2010-04-15.html for a complete list of features.

Verizon Wireless customers will receive their DROID Incredible by HTC rebates in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.  Customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan (beginning at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access).

Customers who purchase DROID Incredible by HTC before May 31, 2010, will receive a free 2 GB memory card.  This includes customers who pre-ordered the device.  Customers can receive only one memory card per DROID Incredible by HTC purchase.

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

About Verizon Wireless

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

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license. The HTC logo is a registered trademark of HTC Corporation and Incredible by HTC is a trademark of HTC Corporation. All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.

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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network:  PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000,
htcpr@wagged.com

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

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DJ Hero(TM) Drops the Needle on a Trio of New Electronic Music Mixes

New Mixes from Worldwide Superstars Danny Byrd, Darude, Josh Wink, and Wolfgang Gartner Challenge Fans and Expand DJ Hero's Award-Winning Soundtrack

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 29 -- Master turntablists may have met their match with the Domination Mix Pack, a trio of hot new house and electronic music mashups, joining over 100 exclusive mixes currently available for the most diverse set list in music gaming, Activision Publishing Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) DJ Hero(TM) - the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009.  Available for download starting today and featuring tracks from some of the world's biggest DJs and producers, budding beat chemists can test their turntable talents against their friends as they spin, scratch and battle to:

  "Sandstorm" by Darude Mixed With "Higher State of Consciousness" by
   Josh Wink
  "Wolfgang's Fifth Symphony" beat juggle by Wolfgang Gartner
  "Red Mist VIP" beat juggle by Danny Byrd

"Since DJ Hero's launch, we've delivered what dance and hip-hop music fans have wanted with the David Guetta and JAY-Z vs. Eminem downloadable content," said Jamie Jackson, Creative Director at FreeStyleGames.  "We've found that the most difficult on-disc mixes are the most played, so DJ Hero fans looking for a challenge will have fun spinning exactly what they want in the upcoming Domination Mix Pack."

The Domination Mix Pack is available starting today on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 640 Microsoft Points.  The Domination Mix Pack will be available starting May 11 on the PlayStation®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for $7.99.  All mixes will be released today as downloadable singles for Wii(TM) for 300 Wii Points each.

The DJ Hero Extended Mix Pack 01, featuring two party rockin' grooves: 50 Cent featuring Mary J. Blige "All Of Me" mixed with Queen's "Radio Ga Ga" and "DARE" by Gorillaz vs. Public Enemy's "Can't Truss It;" the David Guetta Mix Pack 01  containing remixes of his hot tracks "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, the chart-topping "Sexy Chick" featuring Akon and "On The Dance Floor" featuring will.i.am and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas; and the JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack showcasing hits from two of the biggest artists in music: "Shake That" by Eminem Mixed With "Show Me What You Got" by JAY-Z, "Without Me" by Eminem Mixed With "Encore" by JAY-Z and "Can I Get A..." by JAY-Z Mixed With "Lose Yourself" by Eminem; are available now.  For information on how to connect your console and access DJ Hero downloadable content, please visit: http://www.djhero.com/support/.

The #1 new videogame intellectual property by revenue in the U.S. and Europe for calendar 2009, according to The NPD Group, Charttrack and GfK, DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way. Featuring mixes created by DJ AM, Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and more, spinning over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists.  Created exclusively for DJ Hero, the turntable controller immerses fans into DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, crossfading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and Eminem 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.

Available now, DJ Hero was developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo.  The game is rated "T" (Teen - Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB.  For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero and twitter.com/djhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.  Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved.

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Aaron Ross Grant, Manager, Public Relations, Guitar Hero,
+1-310-255-2535, aaron.grant@guitarhero.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

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Fixmo attracts additional venture capital ahead of its upcoming new mobile utility bundle product launch - New investment by iNovia Capital

TORONTO, April 29 -- Fixmo, Inc. (http://www.Fixmo.com), the rapidly growing leader in the mobile software utilities space, today announced the closing of additional venture capital financing from iNovia Capital, complementing the $2M financing round led by Rho Ventures Canada, Extreme Venture Partners and other private investors. The financing will be used to introduce new products, expand sales and marketing, and drive new partnerships.

Fixmo Tools is a utility belt for your Smartphone. It helps save you from losing data, monitor your power and memory usage, and even avoid potentially embarrassing email mistakes. Fixmo is conveniently packaged to give you an essential set of tools in one simple download. Backed by world class support, experienced mobile developers, and a continuous flow of new utilities, Fixmo Tools is a must have Smartphone application.

"The mobile market is exploding in terms of numbers of devices, users, and number of applications, which has created an opportunity for a player to address the problems of core, critical functionality that cause the most headaches for users.", said Chris Arsenault, Managing Partner at iNovia Capital. "Fixmo Tools enhances a mobile device and offers utilities that people have come to expect in the personal computing world and are now demanding in the mobile world. Rick and his team have the opportunity of rapidly building a $100M mobile application company and take the leading position in the mobile utilities space."

"Fixmo is a new entrant in a highly segmented market that is seeing higher growth rates than the personal computer in its hay-days. Chris and the iNovia team "get" the big picture when it comes to consolidation of many of the smaller players into a large sustainable business," said Rick Segal, Co-founder & CEO of Fixmo. "iNovia understands how to support entrepreneurs at the earlier stages of growth. I'm pleased iNovia is joining us to deliver on this amazing opportunity."

Fixmo also announced that Chris Arsenault of iNovia Capital will be joining its Board of Directors.

About Fixmo

Fixmo delivers mobile software designed to make your Smartphone smarter. Fixmo Tools is a suite of utilities, which helps you avoid loosing data, increase Smartphone functionality, manage power, and help you avoid embarrassing mistakes. For more information, visit http://www.fixmo.com.

About iNovia Capital

iNovia provides venture capital to entrepreneurs who transform innovations into successful companies. The team is comprised of sector experts focused on Mobile, Consumer Internet, Internet Communications, Software and Digital Media. iNovia has $165M under management across two seed and early stage IT and Life Sciences funds. For more information, visit http://www.inoviacapital.com or follow iNovia on Twitter at http://twitter.com/iNovia.

Source: INOVIA CAPITAL
   

CONTACT:  Editorial Contact: Fixmo, Inc.: Rick Segal, (416) 414-9726,
rick@fixmo.com; iNovia Capital: Tara Pellegrino, (514) 982-2251 ext. 300,
tpellegrino@inoviacapital.com