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Zain Kuwait Selects Turkcell Technology as Campaign Management Solution Provider

ISTANBUL, December 12, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Turkcell Technology; one of the leading R&D Companies in Turkey, and 100% subsidiary
of Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), today announced that Zain Kuwait, the leading mobile
operator in Kuwait, has selected its Campaign Management System as a tool for extending
more personalized offers to its customers, while saving on the huge operational effort
involved.

    The Turkcell Technology Campaign Management System is an all-in-one and intuitive
solution enabling telecommunication companies to optimize their marketing efforts, offer
consistent customer service across multiple channels and build a more profitable customer
dialogue by creating automated marketing processes. In addition, the Turkcell Technology
Campaign Management System introduces tailor-made telecom-specific features, modular
infrastructure and generic integration, allowing telecom companies to easily integrate and
customize the system to comply with ever changing business needs.

    "We have deployed Turkcell Technology's Campaign Management System at Zain Kuwait, and
our teams have been using it since November 2011. We are very pleased with the performance
of the Turkcell Technology team during and after deployment, and are receiving positive
feedback from both marketing and operation groups," said Yaqoub Y. Khajah, Zain Kuwait
Chief Technical Officer. "With this tool, we will dramatically simplify operations, reduce
operating expenditures, and offer our customers the most relevant services personalized
for their specific needs, thereby retaining our competitive edge."

    Vasfi Nejat Somay of Turkcell Technology has said that "As part of this project, we
have deployed our Campaign Management System and performed its seamless integration to
Zain Kuwait's back-end systems with the support of Zain Kuwait and Netas teams. The
Turkcell Technology Campaign Management System will provide Zain Kuwait with intelligent
tools for each process in a campaign life cycle: campaign analysis, customer targeting,
campaign planning, execution, fulfillment and response gathering."

    About Zain Group

    Zain is a leading telecommunications operator across the Middle East providing mobile
voice and data services to over 41.4 million active customers as of September 30, 2011.
With a commercial presence in 7 countries, Zain operates in the following countries:
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and is currently rolling out its
network in South Sudan. In Lebanon, the company manages 'mtc-touch' on behalf of the
government. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% stake in Wana Telecom, now branded 'INWI',
through a joint venture. Zain is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (stock ticker: ZAIN).

    For more information, please email info@zain.com or

    visit: http://www.zain.com; http://www.facebook.com/zain;
http://www.twitter/zain; http://www.youtube.com/zain

    For more on Zain Kuwait: http://www.kw.zain.com;
http://www.facebook.com/q8zain; http://www.twitter/zainkuwait

    About Turkcell Technology

    From assisting the operation of telecom network resources, to improving
business-oriented intelligence, Turkcell Technology's experts provide an expanding
portfolio of packaged and custom solutions for telecom network operators. Through
integrated intelligence and high performance capabilities, Turkcell Technology enhances
functions and services needed for SIM Asset and Services Management, Mobile Financial
Services, NFC, Roaming, Value Added Services, Mobile Advertising, and Campaign Management.
The company, based in Gebze, Turkey employs more than 400 high quality engineers, and has
more than 15 years of experience in software development, with its solutions applied and
proven at many mobile network operators.

    For more information, visit Turkcell Technology on: http://www.turkcelltech.com.

    ABOUT TURKCELL

    Turkcell is the leading communications and technology company in Turkey, with 34.4
million subscribers and a market share of approximately 53% as of September 30, 2011
(Source: Operator's announcements as of September 30, 2011). Turkcell is a leading
regional player, with market leadership in five of the nine countries in which it operates
with its approximately 63.3 million subscribers as of September 30, 2011. The company
covers approximately 87% of the Turkish population through its 3G and 99.07% through its
2G technology supported network. It has become one of the first among the global operators
to have implemented HSDPA+ and achieved a 42.2 Mbps speed using the HSPA multi carrier
solution. Turkcell reported a TRY2.5 billion (US$1.5 billion) net revenue with total
assets of TRY16.6 billion (US$9.0 billion) as of September 30, 2011. It has been listed on
the NYSE and the ISE since July 2000, and is the only NYSE-listed company in Turkey.

    Read more at http://www.turkcell.com.tr

   
    For further information please contact Turkcell
    Nihat Narin, Investor and International Media Relations
    Tel: + 90-212-313-1244
    Email: nihat.narin@turkcell.com.tr
    investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
    http://www.turkcell.com.tr

    You can now follow the most up-to-date Turkcell developments on twitter by clicking on
the link below.

    http://twitter.com/TurkcellNews

Source: Turkcell

Plusnet and "Go ON Sheffield" Help Hundreds to get Online

SHEFFIELD, England, December 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    A team of Plusnet volunteers have been busy helping out at several events across
Sheffield as part of a UK campaign run by Race Online 2012, which aims to help offline
residents take their first steps with computers and the Internet. In Sheffield alone,
there are an estimated 95,000 residents* without Internet access.

    Over 50 events were held throughout the City, at venues including Sheffield Town Hall,
The Bankers Draft pub on Market Place, High Storrs School and Sheffield United Football
Club, with volunteers from UK online centres, Heeley Development Trust, Plusnet and
Sheffield University all assisting at the events.

    The events catered for a wide range of people including those looking for work,
wanting to get in touch with relatives all across the world or just wanting to learn more
about the things they love. Betty Tilbrooke, 78, was one visitor who got online for the
first time at the event held at Sheffield Town Hall. She said: "I'm sick of calling myself
the invisible person because everything that's interesting is on 'www'. If I can do this,
I can book my cinema and train tickets, and will even be able to order my groceries online
if the bad weather comes again this winter. My daughter and son have been saying "Get
online Mum!" for ages. If you don't learn about computers, you're going to be left
behind."

    Plusnet, the broadband [http://www.plus.net ] company with headquarters based in
Sheffield, had 25 volunteers helping out at various events round the city centre. Katy
Lomax, Head of Marketing at Plusnet, volunteered at the session held on Friday at the
Bankers Draft in Sheffield City Centre. She said: "Even as someone used to being online,
it's not until you show someone the very basics of the Internet again that you realise how
much it has impacted your own life. It's really important that people who do know how to
use it can help those who can't, because without using the internet there is so much that
you can't do."

    Plusnet has sponsored the 'Go ON Sheffield' campaign and donated fifty free broadband
packages [http://www.plus.net/packages ] so some of the new online converts can try their
new found skills at home. The fifty packages will be given to those who could benefit the
most from getting online at home with the winners being presented with their prizes at a
celebration event being held at Sheffield United Football Club. The celebration event will
also provide an opportunity to thank all of the volunteers who gave their time during 'Go
ON Sheffield'.

    Helen Milner, Managing Director of UK online centres said: "'Go ON Sheffield' has been
a really great way for us to engage with people in the locations they feel comfortable.
The people that aren't currently online are often resistant to formal learning
environments so, by bringing the learning to them - in pubs, at football clubs and
wherever they feel at home - we can break down these barriers and show them the real
benefits being online can bring them.

    "We wouldn't have been able to run a campaign as big as this without the volunteers
who came from all over the City, and they really made the campaign what it was. By working
with Heeley Development Trust and volunteers from Plusnet, Sheffield University and all
over, it really felt like we were bringing the city together for a really positive cause."

    Notes to Editors:

    *ONS report on Internet Access, August 2010.

    About Plusnet:

    Plusnet has been based in Sheffield since its inception in 1997 and provides
residential and business broadband [http://www.plus.net/business/broadband ] across the
UK.

    Plusnet offers cheap broadband [http://www.plus.net/broadband ] with its Plusnet Value
and Plusnet Extra broadband packages both available to purchase with home phone, fibre
optic broadband [http://www.plus.net/fibre-broadband ] and a prioritisation service,
Plusnet Pro.

   
    PR Contact:
    Laura Mottram
    Head of PR
    2 Tenter Street
    Sheffield
    S1 4BT
    +44(0)114-273-3605
    http://www.plus.net

Source: Plusnet

Best-Selling iPhone 4S Launched

Source: Teebik Inc.

Franziska Teuber, Online Marketing Manager, franziska.teuber@teebik-inc.com - Note to Editors: Teebik is a web site for electronic goods in Germany.

Microsoft and Nissan Establish Strategic Relationship for Next-Generation Dealer Management System

New solution based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM to support Nissan's relationships with its customers and partners.

REDMOND, Wash., and YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. today announced a strategic relationship to collaborate and create a next-generation dealer management system based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Using the powerful foundation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the automotive industry expertise of Nissan, the two companies will blend dealer and customer relationship management and social collaboration tools into a solution that will help Nissan develop a stronger relationship with its customers, drive dealer sales and increase market share on a global scale. The solution will then utilize the Windows Azure platform, taking advantage of the economies of scale and flexibility offered by Microsoft's public cloud offerings.

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"Customer loyalty and retention are essential to the success of any business. Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps businesses better understand and build deeper relationships with their customers and partners," said Kirill Tatarinov, president, Microsoft Business Solutions. "We look forward to working with Nissan to deliver a solution that effectively connects with their customers and to win in today's business environment while also helping organizations such as Nissan meet the specific needs of the automotive industry."

"Nissan delivers some of the most innovative vehicles in the automotive industry, and we bring that same innovation and passion to ensure customer and partner satisfaction," said Andy Palmer, executive vice president, Nissan. "We are delighted to be working with Microsoft to deliver the next-generation dealer management system. Nissan is seeking a solution that will help meet our business needs, especially to better understand our customers and dealers. This will enhance our sales and brand power as we enter a new growth phase under our midterm business plan, Nissan Power 88."

The new dealer management system will initially be rolled out to Nissan's dealership networks in Japan and other strategic regions across the globe. The system will have the flexibility to be customized for the needs of a specific country, region or automotive manufacturer, with broader availability to be explored in the future. Nissan also intends to explore how Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Windows Azure can work together as a platform to deploy applications across the company's global network and to standardize its information architecture on the cloud.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.1 million vehicles in 2010, generating revenue of 8.77 trillion yen ($102.37 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award and 2011 World Car of the Year. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ERP solutions empower your people to be more productive and your systems to last longer and scale as your business grows, while enabling you to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly in an ever-changing world of business.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

More information about Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be found at http://crm.dynamics.com. Those who want to follow and engage with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM community can do so at @MSDynamicsCRM, using #MSDYNCRM.

More information on Windows Azure can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure.

More information on Nissan can be found at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/index.html.

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for Microsoft, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com; or Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Japan), Global Communications and CSR Division, Global Corporate Communications Department, +81-(0)45-523-5552

Web Site: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN

Seiko Instruments Launches High-Performance SPI Serial EEPROM for Automotive Use

- Industry's Highest-Level Performance of 300,000 Data-Writes and 50-Year Data Retention at 125 C -

TOKYO, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Instruments (SII) announced on December 12 the availability of the S-25AxxxB series of SPI Serial EEPROMs, specifically designed for use in the highly demanding automotive market. The S-25AxxxB EEPROMs achieve both 300,000 data-writes and 50-year data retention at 125 C. Memory capacity is from 8k to 256k bits.

Today's automobile designs increasingly require higher-performance EEPROMs in the on-board systems that control the car's operation and fuel consumption, while ensuring the passenger's comfort and safety. Along with the requirement for increased EEPROM capacity, automotive applications also require extremely high reliability and security. The SII S-25AxxxB series was developed to specifically answer the demanding needs of the automotive market.

While conventional EEPROMs typically have significantly degraded write performance at high temperatures, the S-25AxxxB series assures performance of up to 300,000 writes at 125 C, along with retention of the EEPROM data for as long as 50 years.

Using SII's proprietary know-how, the new EEPROMs are screened to eliminate electronic leakage bit-errors; feature a wide range of memory capacities from 8k to 256k bits; and utilize special low power and voltage fluctuation detection circuits to prevent errors caused by electrical noise or power variations. The S-25AxxxB series is available in SOP-8, TSSOP-8, and TMSOP-8 packages.

Typical automotive applications include engine, transmission, and EPS control systems; ABS, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and airbags; key-less entry, air-conditioning, dashboard displays, and BCM (Body Control Module). SII forecasts sales of 5 million pieces annually.

Detailed information:

http://datasheet.sii-ic.com/en/serial_eeprom/S25A256B_E.pdf

Please visit:
English: http://www.sii-ic.com/en/
Chinese Simplified: http://www.sii-ic.com/cn/

About Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII)
Major subsidiary of Seiko Holdings Corporation (TSE:8050). Develops, manufactures and sells electronic components, communication products and solutions, printers, watches, precision components and machine tools, and measurement and analysis instruments. For more details, please visit http://www.sii.co.jp/corp/eg/index.html

Contact:
Tomohiro Io
Corporate Communications Dept.
Seiko Instruments Inc.
Tel: +81-43-211-1111
e-mail: pr@sii.co.jp
Online Inquiry: http://speed.sii.co.jp/pub/corp/pr/inq_menu_en.jsp

SOURCE  Seiko Instruments Inc.

Seiko Instruments Inc.

Web Site: http://www.sii-ic.com/cn

NetDragon Expands Game Portfolio

Launches Open Beta for iPad-based English Version of Conquer Online

HONG KONG, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon"; Stock Code: 777), a leading developer and operator of online games and mobile Internet platforms in China, is pleased to announce that the English-language version of the company's highly popular online game Conquer Online has moved to open beta testing since 6 December 2011 and is available in the iPad App Store worldwide.

Conquer Online, as the world's first lifetime free MMORPG for tablet devices, is available worldwide for download at no cost from the iPad App Store, enabling players to enjoy the new experience by playing an MMORPG on a tablet device. This latest version of Conquer Online comes with many of the highlights of the PC version, and replaces the traditional keyboard and mouse interface with a touch screen one. In addition, players can play the game whenever and wherever, with the portability of the iPad.

With the increasing popularity of tablets, more and more players are playing games on such new devices rather than on traditional PCs. Shrewdly recognizing the trend, NetDragon leveraged the opportunity by launching its popular title Conquer Online in overseas markets. The move has made NetDragon the pioneer in expanding free mobile online MMORPGs. The launch of the new version of Conquer Online is expected to bring NetDragon new opportunities and attract the attention of more players in this new environment.

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. Established in 1999, we are a vertically integrated developer & operator of MMORPGs and a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse. We launched our first self-made online game Monster & Me in 2002, followed by multiple titles including Eudemons Online, `Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online and Disney Fantasy Online. We are also China's pioneer in overseas expansion, directly operating titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages. Our online games currently in development include Dungeon Keeper Online, TRANSFORMERS Online, Absolute Force, icombo, and a new version of Ultima Online. In the mobile Internet industry, we provide China's leading marketplace for smartphone users, offering applications and content for the most popular mobile operating systems. NetDragon owns many well-known mobile Internet products, including 91 Panda Reader, 91 PC Suite, 91 Panda Space, sj.91.com and hiapk.com.

SOURCE  NetDragon Websoft Inc.

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

CONTACT: NetDragon Websoft Inc., Ms. Maggie Zhou, Investor Relations Director, +86 591 8754 3120 or +86 591 8390 2825, maggie@nd.com.cn or ir@nd.com.cn, http://www.nd.com.cn/ir

Web Site: http://www.nd.com.cn/ir

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces The Last of Us(TM), a New PlayStation®3 Exclusive Developed by Naughty Dog

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC announced today The Last of Us(TM), a new franchise created exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  Developed by Naughty Dog, the creators of the highly acclaimed and best-selling UNCHARTED(TM) series, The Last of Us was unveiled in a world premiere trailer at the Spike TV 2011 Video Game Award Show.

TheLast of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague. Abandoned cities are being reclaimed by nature and the remaining survivors are killing each other for food, weapons and whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together to survive their journey across what remains of the United States.       

"We are excited to finally unveil The Last of Us, a project the team has been working hard on for some time," said Evan Wells, Co-President of Naughty Dog. "Naughty Dog's mission is to change the way people experience videogames. We are confident The Last of Us will take a leap forward in cinematic gaming and storytelling, providing gamers with an experience unlike anything else in the industry."

The Last of Us is developed by some of the industry's most talented game designers including Bruce Straley, game director, and Neil Druckmann, creative director. Naughty Dog advanced to the forefront of the videogame industry in 1996 with the successful introduction of Crash Bandicoot on the original PlayStation system.  The developer extended the franchise with Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped and Crash Team Racing, selling 22 million copies worldwide and led to Naughty Dog being the most successful video game developer in the United States for that console generation. The team then created the Jak and Daxter franchise including Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy®, Jak II(TM), Jak 3(TM) and Jak X: Combat Racing(TM).  All four titles are "Greatest Hits" for the PlayStation®2 system. In 2007 the team released UNCHARTED: Drake's Fortune® and followed with UNCHARTED2: AmongThieves(TM) and the recent November launch of UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception(TM). Having currently sold over 13 million units worldwide, the UNCHARTED franchise represents some of the most impressive graphics, sound and processing capabilities found on the PS3(TM) system.

Further information about the game as well as screenshots and videos can be found at http://www.lastofus.com and http://www.naughtydog.com. The Last of Us is (RP) rating pending. For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org.   

About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSP®go and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations. Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com.

SOURCE  Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

CONTACT: CONTACT: Jennifer Clark, +1-650-655-5994, Jennifer_Clark@playstation.sony.com, or Alyssa Casella, +1-650-655-3617, Alyssa_Casella@playstation.sony.com

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

CouponTrade.com Offers 50% Off Shell Gas for 1 Day Only

Online deal site offers half-off Shell Gas Gift Card for limited time only

CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday spending is particularly overwhelming this year, but one company is trying to jump-start the economy and put some money back into Americans' pockets by offering discounted gift cards.

CouponTrade.com, an online savings website, has secured a half-off gas card offer with national gas company Shell on Saturday, December 10. The amount of gift cards available is undisclosed, but 'first-come, first-serve' will be the call to action.

"With the current state of the economy and gas prices steadily increasing, we are thrilled to be able to offer consumers a 50% savings on a true necessity people use on a daily basis," George Bousis, CEO and co-founder of CouponTrade, stated.

If you miss the mad dash for the Shell Gift Cards, don't worry. CouponTrade offers deals on discounted gift cards, such as a $5 for $10 gift card for CVS or $20 for $25 iTunes gift card, as well as thousands of free online coupons for your favorite online stores. The concept of the site is to allow shoppers to "stack" their savings - especially for the holiday season!

For more information about CouponTrade, or to start searching for all the free money you can cash in on right now, visit http://www.coupontrade.com.

About CouponTrade Inc.

CouponTrade was born of economic necessity to put a new era of consumers at the center of the shopping experience, helping people become curators, deal-makers and facilitators to get the things they want at a price they can afford. Headquartered in Chicago, our one-of-a-kind online marketplace allows consumers to easily find working coupon codes, buy daily deal coupons and gift cards, and turn their unused discounts into cash. It is our mission to make sure free money is never wasted. For more information, visit http://www.coupontrade.com.

SOURCE  CouponTrade.com

CouponTrade.com

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Gardi Wilks, gardi@wilkspr.com, 708-205-5020; or Bradley Wasz, bwasz@coupontrade.com, 312-623-2225

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

FindTheBest's Health Comparisons Help Users Find Elderly Care Services for Their Loved Ones

Use FindTheBest's Hospitals, Nursing Homes and At Home Health Care Providers comparisons to find the right care for your loved ones

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- By finding loved ones the best hospital, best nursing homes and at-home healthcare service providers, you're ensuring them not only the healthiest possible golden years, but you're also affording yourself a less stressful life, knowing that your loved ones are getting the care they need and deserve.

FindTheBest's Health-category offers several comparisons to help users find the perfect hospital, nursing home or at-home healthcare service provider based on criteria that is most important to them.

There are a range of hospitals that address elderly needs, from acute care hospitals to critical access hospitals; pinpoint the necessary type of care you're looking for and which specialists should be involved in the process. The next step is to specify what location is most convenient.  FindTheBest has saved searches of hospitals from California Hospitals to New York Hospitals to help simplify and expedite the decision-making process.

If you're looking for more focused, 24-hour care, a nursing home or at-home healthcare service provider might be more appropriate.

With so many different options, choosing the best nursing home for loved ones can be a difficult and overwhelming process.  FindTheBest's nursing homes buying guide helps users make the most informed decisions before ultimately choosing the perfect nursing home.  The Nursing Homes comparison allows users to filter and narrow their options by factors like location and ownership type to percent occupied and number of beds.

Although at-home healthcare service providers tend to be pricier than nursing homes, they provide more intensive care for the elderly.  To ensure the highest quality of specialized at-home healthcare, FindTheBest helps users to sort through thousands of listings by various criteria including health care aide, hospice, medical social services, nursing care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology.  Looking for an at-home healthcare service provider in your area?  Narrow your search to health care providers in your city or state -- from health care service providers in Los Angeles to health care providers in Boston -- with the Location filter.

Whether you're looking for a temporary hospital, a long term nursing home or an at home health care service provider for your elderly loved ones, FindTheBest's Health comparisons can help.

SOURCE  FindTheBest

FindTheBest

CONTACT: Grace Nasri +1-646-633-4543, for FindTheBest

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

Coby Electronics Announces Debut Collection of Android 4.0 OS Internet Tablets

Lifestyle CE Leader to Be Among the First to Market with Extensive Lineup of Powerful Ice Cream Sandwich-Operated Capacitive Touch Units - Q1 2012

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coby Electronics Corporation, the CE leader with products designed to fit every lifestyle, today announced it will ring in the New Year with the exciting launch of its all-new, highly-anticipated collection of Android(TM) 4.0 OS - "Ice Cream Sandwich" - Internet tablets.  Among the first to market with one of the largest lineups of Ice Cream Sandwich-operated tablets, Coby will debut five standout introductory models, giving consumers a wide variety of unique styles and sizes to choose from - all at incredible prices - starting Q1 2012.  The brand-new Coby Android 4.0 OS tablet collection will be unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Booth #12027, in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10-13, 2012. 

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"Coby is thrilled to announce our premiere range of feature-packed Android 4.0-powered Internet tablets that will put the world in consumers' hands as never before," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Coby Electronics.  "We also are proud to be among the first companies to make available a wide range of the newest, Ice Cream Sandwich-operated units, helping to further underscore our commitment to meeting the demands of a broad base of consumers with innovative products in the hottest CE categories."

Following on the success of Coby's current top-selling Internet tablets, the exciting Android 4.0 assortment will include the 7" MID7042, 8" MID8042 (4:3 aspect ratio), 9" MID9042, 9.7" MID9742 (4:3 aspect ratio),  and 10" MID1042.  With lightning-fast access to thousands of apps and wireless web browsing, the upcoming units all will feature 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU and offer capacitive multi-touch screens, up to 1GB of RAM,  expandable memory up to 32GB, Wi-Fi  and HDMI 1080p output. Overall, Coby has stream-lined its features to address the core applications including: browsing the web, playing games, email and viewing one's favorite media.

About Coby Electronics Corporation
Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Coby Electronics Corporation is a leading supplier of quality consumer electronics products.  Since its inception in 1991, Coby has risen through the ranks of the consumer electronics industry.  Today, the company is redefining the way consumer electronics products are created, emerging as an industry leader in a challenging economy. With an understanding of its customers' needs and desires, Coby has developed a strategy of maintaining a competitive cost structure in the industry without compromising the quality of its products.  Within the past decade, Coby's team of inventors, engineers and designers have earned a number of U.S. patents and design awards, with several additional patents pending. For more information, visit Coby Electronics and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.   

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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New Pavlov Media-Designed Equipment Lets Video be Controlled Remotely

Equipment helps cable TV operators; others reduce service time and repair costs

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</font><font size="2" face="Arial">CHAMPAIGN, Ill.</font>, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Pavlov Media announces it has finished the design, manufacturing and field-testing of its Remote Kontrol system.  The Remote Kontrol system is an Internet-connected, 96 port infrared remote controller that allows video operators like cable companies, apartment building owners, hotels, hospitals and others to manage the video on their system.

The Remote Kontrol allows the operator to control each receiver in the headend system as if that person were standing in front of it with a remote control.  Pavlov Media designed the equipment in Champaign, Illinois and it is made in the United States.

"If you've ever gone into a hotel and found a channel not working on your television and contacted the front desk and are told it can't be resolved until the next day, then you understand the usefulness of this product," said Mark Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media.

Cable operators will be able to remote-connect via the Internet and fix the problem without a costly truck roll.  Remote Kontrol produces higher user satisfaction because lost channels are fixed in seconds rather than days.

About Pavlov Media:  Founded in 1994 and Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Pavlov is one of the nation's largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition, the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets.  Pavlov operates in 70 markets throughout the country.  For more information about Pavlov Media's Remote Kontrol visit http://www.headend-remote.comor call 1-877-551-6273.  For more information about Pavlov Media, visit http://www.pavlovmedia.com or call 1-888-4PAVLOV.

SOURCE  Pavlov Media

Pavlov Media

CONTACT: Mark Scifres of Pavlov Media, +1-217-353-3001, mscifres@pavlovmedia.com

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

12 Year Old Entrepreneur Invents Award Winning iPad Stands

dzdock Patent Pending Universal Aluminum Stand With Unique Wire Management, Designed For Optimum Video Conferencing

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At age 12, Dino Zaharakis, exhibits his latest iPad stands at a trade show in Chicago's McCormick Center and is awarded the "Most Innovative Product." He is not a one hit wonder. At age 11, dzdock One, his first iPad stand was selected as "Top 5 stocking stuffers" by Men's Health magazine.

The inability of many iPad docks and iPhone docks to accommodate the devices with a case led him to invent an iPad stand, the dzdock. He also noticed that although many devices were designed in the USA, few were made in the USA.

His goal was to develop a stand that could:

--     place/remove a device without disconnecting its cable

--     hold a device with/without a skin in both portrait and landscape modes

--     have viewing angles that were optimized for video conferencing

--     have it made in the USA

--     accommodate iPad, Kindle, nook, tablets, iPhone and other smartphones.

Born in New York City and growing up in the rust-belt city of Bethlehem, PA, Dino knows the importance of hard work, locally-made products and American pride.

Dino's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed again when his parents reviewed summer camps on the family's iPad. His father had rigged an impromptu iPad stand, but Dino found several design flaws and suggested he could do better. His dad challenged him:

If he could design an iPad dock and web site he could get a phone.

Dino's mind went into high gear. He set to work manipulating pieces of aluminum stock, using a miter saw and a vise. He made several prototypes. The favorites were dubbed Curly 3 Stooges, Alpha Slick and Big Z.

Finally, dzdock One was created by including the best features/abilities of each prototype. Dino has introduced two more models, dzdock 1.1 and 1.2 and is putting the final touches on a third.

dzdock  fulfills Dino's entrepreneurial vision of an innovative, high quality product Made in the USA.

dzdock is available for $29.99 in a variety of colors at http://www.dzdock.com and Amazon.com. Use the promotional code of DZPRNEWS at http://www.buy.dzdock.com until year's end and you can buy a dzdock for $19.99.

For more info please visit http://www.dzdock.com/aboutus.php or follow us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/dzdock

SOURCE  dzdock

dzdock

CONTACT: CONTACT: Steven Zaharakis, +1-212-758-7400, dinoz@dzdock.com

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

VBSWorlds Used to Pioneer 'Step-in, Step-out' eLearning in Defence

LONDON, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Summary

    Caspian Learning have partnered with LINE Communications to deliver some pioneering
'step-in, step-out' elearning content for the DE&S Intelligence, Surveillance, Target
Acquisition and Reconnaissance PSF (DE&S ISTAR PSF).

    Targeted at both senior and junior tri-service officers, the new programme steps-in
and steps-out of e-learning from within an immersive 3D VBSWorlds environment to deliver
highly interactive and engaging intelligence gathering training.

    The method of stepping in and out of 3D immersive worlds to take part in specific task
training via elearning is a new concept that has been envisaged by Major Jill Pease on
behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

    Caspian Learning [http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ] and LINE Communications, along
with partners at the MOD believe the new Step-in Step-out (SISO) methodology will maximise
the re-use of existing learning materials and assets in a new, more engaging and effective
way.

    By reusing so-called 'good' assets in this way, the project team will reduce the need
to purchase new materials for new systems.

    In addition, the new ISTAR project will be the first of its kind to be fully SCORM
conformant and available on the Defence Learning Portal (DLP), as well as other network
infrastructures and mobile devices including iPhones and iPads.

    Keith Downes, LINE Director is a strong support of the new SISO concept and the
amalgamation of expertise and technologies to achieve it, "We are great supporters of the
Step-In, Step-Out methodology and have applied it in projects with VBS2 and Virtual Task
Trainers (VTTs). To be extending our experience to Caspian Learning's VBSWorlds is really
exciting and will be the first of its kind on the DLP."

    About Caspian Learning

    Caspian Learning are a multi award-winning serious games
[http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk ] technology and design company. Formed in 2002, they are
the developer of the acclaimed Thinking Worlds, whose globally unique technology allows
instructional designers to create fully immersive 3D sims & games at costs previously
restricted to 2D development. They are the global leader in the use of 3D games and
simulations [http://www.thinkingworlds.com ] technology for performance improvement,
having developed over 100 sims or games for clients all over the world including IBM, BBC,
QinetiQ, Accenture, Volvo, the Ministry of Defence and the European Union among others.

    Lee Rushworth, +44(0)191-5561043, lee.rushworth@caspianlearning.co.uk

Source: Caspian Learning

.

Merillat® Cabinetry Updates Website to Serve Kitchen and Bath Industry Professionals

Updated Merillat.com now offers professional relevant cabinetry information and tools while providing a communication platform

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merillat® cabinetry recently launched a Professionals section to the Merillat.com consumer website, with the purpose to make interaction with the brand easier and to create a platform for communication with kitchen and bath industry trade professionals.

"This addition to Merillat.com gives trade professionals the perfect opportunity to interact with the Merillat brand and products," said Susan Cross, communications manager for Merillat cabinetry. "The site is strategically tailored to their needs with the goal to increase conversation, product awareness and ultimately help them to drive sales."

Since not all professionals' needs are the same, the site offers two separate tracks specifically tailored to the needs of these two main professional groupings: Architects & Designers, and Builders, Dealers & Other Professionals.

Tools for Architects & Designers

Expert Advice.  Architects and designers are able to engage in conversation with Merillat design and education expert, Sarah Reep, in a Q&A format. Visitors can also find a detailed bio about Reep, and informational videos and news feeds for upcoming events. In addition, there's information about continuing education courses.

Design Help. Whether it's CAD Files, Google SketchUp Files or CSI 3 Part Specs, everything professionals need to design with the comprehensive Merillat product line is all right here. This section also features a Merillat project gallery.  Projects in the gallery may be clicked on for more details like case studies, 3D models, list of products used and related videos.

Tools for Builders, Dealers & Other Professionals

Marketing Materials. A number of marketing materials are available for Merillat products that users can personalize to support their current advertising efforts.  These materials allow dealers to show consumers the innovative Merillat products they are able to offer, in turn driving sales and strengthening their bottom line.

Educational Resources. For those interested in continuing their education, the Merillat website provides a Training section which lists available DAP University courses, a brief description of each and links if they wish to pursue. 

More about Multifamily

While the Merillat brand is recognized as one of the largest cabinetry suppliers to the single family new construction market, in 2010 Merillat cabinets were installed in more than 17,000 multifamily units nationwide.

To help kitchen and bath industry professionals learn more about the role Merillat cabinetry can play in this emerging category, a page focused on Merillat products for multifamily homes is available. Brochures, spec books and warranty information is available for the three distinct cabinetry lines; all at a variety of price levels with construction requirements exceeding KCMA testing standards for durability and reliability to ensure they perform and last for years.

In fact, manufacturing facilities and manufacturer direct branches for Merillat cabinetry are strategically located throughout the U.S. offering turnkey service in major MSAs, plus an extensive and loyal manufacturer direct distributor network, many with showrooms and offering design services.

"Merillat has always been dedicated to supporting their customers. This was the driving force behind this updated website, to provide easily accessible resources to help professionals build their business," concluded Cross.

To experience the updated Merillat website for professionals visit Merillat.com/professionals. For more information about Merillat cabinetry, visit the Merillat website, join the Merillat Facebook page and visit the Round Table Blog, Twitter and YouTube.

Editor's Note:

For photos and more information, visit MerillatPressRoom.com

About Merillat.A dash of function. A pinch of innovation. Merillat cabinetry offers smart storage solutions and functional design to help make prepping, cooking and entertaining in the kitchen easier. Just ask Merillat spokesperson, renowned chef Curtis Stone - someone who knows the importance of a well-designed kitchen. To learn more about the many beautiful and intelligent cabinetry options from Merillat, along with kitchen tips and recipes from Curtis, visit Merillat.com.

SOURCE  Merillat

Merillat

CONTACT: Robyn Nowak, +1-414-225-9520, rnowak@hyc.com

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

Wizard101 Kicks Off Holiday Celebration; Launches In-Game "Chrismoose" Mount to Raise Funds for Texas Children's Charities

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather outside turns frightful, Wizard101 is spreading winter warmth by kicking off 12 days of holiday events and surprises. To give this celebration a little more juice - Wizard101 is starting off with a charity moose!

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"Over the last two years, KingsIsle and the Wizard101 community have raised over $180,000 for children's charities in Texas and around the country," said Elie Akilian, chairman and CEO of KingsIsle Entertainment. "This year, with the launch of a festive Chrismoose mount, we plan to raise another $50,000 to benefit two extraordinary Texas organizations."

The Chrismoose charity mount will gallop into Wizard101's in-game Crown shop on December 9th and be available for a limited time. The charity mount will support two organizations devoted to helping children: the Austin Children's Shelter located in Austin, Texas, and Children's Medical Center at Legacy, a pediatric hospital located in Plano, Texas.

Additionally, from December 9 until December 21, each day KingsIsle will unveil new ways to celebrate the season. There are many surprises planned, so be on the lookout for:

    --  New festive items and special surprises
    --  A holiday-themed creative poetry contest
    --  A slew of giveaways and some special celebratory offers
    --  Discounts on a variety of popular in-game items

About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality massively multiplayer online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. Wizard101, KingsIsle's flagship property, received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal of Approval in 2009 and has been recognized by the National Parenting Publications Awards.  Wizard101 was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1 Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com.  The company's experienced and creative team is raising the bar in online entertainment by offering products with rich storylines, friendly navigation, top-quality art and fully-voiced characters. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.kingsisle.com.

KingsIsle and Wizard101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

SOURCE  KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

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KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT: Ben Conrad, press@kingsisle.com

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

Northwoods Launches Compass CoPilot(TM) Application for Tablets

DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northwoods introduced a new product that will help social workers manage case documents, notes, forms, and photos while working in their clients' homes or anywhere their jobs take them. Compass CoPilot(TM) packs many of the productivity-enhancing features found in the Compass Software® suite of products into an easy-to-carry tablet format. 

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"CoPilot(TM) will forever change the way mobile social workers serve their clients by giving them better tools to work with," said Gary Heinze, President and CEO, Northwoods. "Workers will now be able to see more clients while delivering the same or better service levels, because CoPilot(TM) will handle much of the administrative work for them."

CoPilot(TM) provides forms automation, document capture and management, case management tools, and more in a highly mobile, easy-to-use tablet. Social workers whose jobs are to protect children and adults from abuse often need to travel to clients' homes to assess the situation and interview those involved in the case. Previously, this meant carrying not only a laptop or case files, but also a camera, a voice recorder, blank forms, notepads, etc., into the field with them. When workers returned to the agency, they still had hours of work to do just in scanning or copying, annotating, indexing, and filing the information gathered in the field.

With CoPilot(TM), the worker simply syncs the case information they need for the visit onto the tablet before leaving the agency. All data retained in CoPilot(TM) is secure behind 128-bit AES encryption. As the social worker collects information in the field, it is automatically indexed to the appropriate case. The worker may add annotations and case notes, complete forms, take photos and audio recordings, and capture documents, all with the tablet. When the worker returns to the agency, he or she simply syncs CoPilot(TM) with Compass Pilot(TM) to load all of the collected information into the content management system, with appropriate indexing and keywords attached.

In addition to the document and case management functionality offered by the CoPilot software, the tablet and its Android operating system offer other useful features. Workers will be able to use the GPS-enabled tablets to find driving directions, keep their calendar updated, access email and other communications, and much more. For instance, agencies have the option of purchasing a third-party application that, in the case of a lost or stolen tablet, will enable agency staff to locate the tablet remotely using its built-in GPS capabilities and, if need be, wipe it of all of its data.

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About Northwoods

Northwoods is a privately-held software development and services company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. It is a customer-driven organization providing a full suite of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions, including client scheduling and wait-line management, electronic document management, electronic forms, and workflow solutions for Health and Human Services agencies. With its Compass Software® suite of products, Northwoods offers an unmatched level of capabilities and expertise in serving the needs of state and county agencies nationwide. Nearly 100 agencies in eight states use Compass Software® every day. For more information, visit teamnorthwoods.com or follow us on Twitter @teamnorthwoods.

SOURCE  Northwoods

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CONTACT: CONTACT: George Promenschenkel, +1-614-707-5098, georgep@teamnorthwoods.com

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

Publishing Phenomenon Scaredy Squirrel Boldly Ventures into the Digital World

Scaredy Squirrel Franchise Expands Into E-books and Apps to Feed Content Demand for Tablets

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 1 million print copies sold in the series and beloved by children and adults alike, the first two Scaredy Squirrel books can now be experienced in a number of digital and interactive formats, as a result of a partnership between Corus Entertainment's Kids Can Press and Open Road Integrated Media. In addition, Kids Can Press has released the first Scaredy Squirrel iPhone game app.

The e-book versions of Scaredy Squirrel and Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend and iPhone game app provide readers with a variety of new ways to interact with their favorite character:

    --  Play with Scaredy Squirrel - download the iPhone "Scaredy SOS" game app
        and watch your pre-schooler conquer all levels of fear
    --  Interact with Scaredy Squirrel through the interactive e-book version by
        "triggering" animation and audio via the touch screen
    --  Listen and learn with read-along audio while the e-book version
        highlights each word as it is narrated
    --  Turn the pages of full-color e-book editions available on color reading
        devices
Created by Montreal children's book author and illustrator Melanie Watt, Scaredy Squirrel quickly became one of Kids Can Press' most popular series. Based on an adorable little squirrel's fear of the unknown, the books have been applauded by critics and parents alike. The series' ability to teach lessons about facing fears, accepting change and "being prepared", conveyed through humorous storylines, quirky, playful illustrations and the nervous antics of Scaredy, have generated a growing number of adult fans, too.

"We're delighted to be bringing Scaredy Squirrel to readers in a variety of formats," said Lisa Lyons, President, Kids Can Press. "These new platforms are second nature to children and allow them to learn and experience their favorite stories in new ways, enjoyed anywhere, anytime."

"The world of Scaredy Squirrel is hysterically funny, comforting to every child, and perfect for digital reading. His antics, transformed by Open Road Media into interactive leaps and bounds, make a delicious reading experience," said Barbara Marcus, Strategic Advisor for Children's at Open Road Integrated Media.

Just in time for last-minute holiday shopping, the e-book versions and iPhone app are all available to purchase as gifts for the worrywart on your list.

E-books are available from Apple iBookstore, Kobo Books, Barnes & Noble Nook. The Scaredy SOS game app is available from the iTunes App Store. For more information, visit http://www.ScaredyGetsDigital.com.

Don't be scared to make new friends - like or comment on the official Scaredy Squirrel Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/ScaredySquirrel.

Kids Can Press is the largest Canadian-owned children's publisher, with an award-winning list of over 600 picture books, non-fiction and fiction titles for toddlers to young adults, including Franklin the Turtle, the single most successful publishing franchise in the history of Canadian publishing, which has sold over 65 million books in more than 30 languages around the world. Browse Kids Can Press books at http://www.kidscanpress.com.

Kids Can Press is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at http://www.corusent.com.

Kids Can Press

CONTACT: CONTACT: Raab Associates, 914-241-2117, info@raabassociates.com

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

Best Video Converter on Discount Now - Save Big Money on Christmas Gifts!

BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In return for the support of all of our customers Aiseesoft has released a Promotion Activity for Christmas. In response to market needs, we have chosen nine hot-selling products in three main categories - Ripper, Converter and Transfer software - to offer discounts on. In this promotion, users can save up to 50% to get the best DVD Ripper, Video Converter or iPad Transfer software.

Main discount products includes Aiseesoft DVD Ripper - rip DVDs to all mainstream SD / HD video for various devices; Aiseesoft Total Video Converter - the best Video Converter software which converts almost all popular SD and HD videos, extracts audio from video and converts to M4A, MP3, AC3, AAC, WMA etc.; and Aiseesoft iPad Transfer - a versatile assistant for Apple Devices which has been upgraded to support all types of iPads/iPods/iPhones, and is highly compatible with the latest iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5.

Users can get up to a 50% discount on these products in this Christmas promotion. There are other products also on discount, such as Blu-ray Ripper, MTS Converter, Video Converter for Mac, iPad Converter Suite and iPhone Software Pack. Take action now and save big money getting the best Christmas gifts!

More surprises by visiting: http://www.topsevenreviews.com/discount/christmas2011.html

System Requirements

                                 Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows
    OS Supported:                Vista, Windows 7
                                 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB
    Hardware Requirements:       RAM or more

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at Tel: +86-13466759823 or pr@aiseesoft.com, http://www.topsevenreviews.com/

Web Site: http://www.topsevenreviews.com/discount

Hop-on Announces Simplified Corporate Website

Hop-on, Inc, parent to the Hop-on portfolio of companies, launches newly streamlined corporate website.

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hop-on, Inc (HPNN.PK) announces that it has re-launched its website, emphasizing  its divisions and wholly owned subsidiaries and their business models in preparation for expanding business opportunities. 

Hop-on Wireless, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary that is on the cutting edge of wireless technology. Our success in securing essential patents for GSM and CDMA technologies have resulted in license agreements with Qualcomm, Motorola, Inter Digital, Lucent, NEC, Alcatel, Ericsson, Nokia, Philips and Siemens. HNI offers a variety of GSM cell phones, from the low-cost to smart phone technology to support Hop-on MVNE and MVNO business solutions. These models will world in all frequencies of the GSM bandwidth for domestic and International Carriers.

Hop-On Telecom Division focuses on worldwide, industry specific cell phone solutions and currently includes: 

Hop-on Mobile S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico is a wholly owned subsidiary engaged in marketing and distributing the world's first tourism industry specific cell phone with 24 hour a day privileges and services. The Company is looking to exploit its "first mover" advantage and bring its truly new and innovative product to market in Mexico and neighboring markets. The Company is also in the process of developing ancillary products and services that will complement the Hop-on Phone and the associated MVNE and MVNO business models.

USAcig, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary that specializes electronic cigarettes and production of "The Electric Cigarette(TM)" (TEC) and "The Electric Cigar(TM)". Hardware is manufactured  in China to exacting specifications  and the  smoking atomizer vapor solutions are manufactured in the United States. Our products allow the consumer to inhale water vapor in the same way cigarette smoke is inhaled, receiving a nicotine dose while avoiding any harmful tar, carbon monoxide and other carcinogenic substances found in cigarettes. The nicotine content is delivered in selected  dosage levels from 6mg to 16mg, allowing dosage adjustments to accommodate the user's needs.  USA Cig also offers a 0mg nicotine-free solution.

Hop-On Mobile Gaming Division. Focuses on a variety of gaming solutions using both software and hardware products and currently includes:

Mobile Gaming Corp, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary focusing on "Web Casinos" provides  Hop-on's core gambling interactive gaming technology that is based on a proprietary software solution. Hop-on is positioned to provide a next generation wagering solution for mobile and interactive multimedia broadband networks. This will address security and interoperability issues raised by mobile, PC, and Satellite TV wagering. Mobile Gamine Corp provides best of breed technology and competitive solutions to fill the need for authentication, access control, charging in a mobile network, PC and Satellite Television for live interactive wagering in legal jurisdictions. Hop-on has the capability of creating a new "white label" branding solution for company that wants to take advantage of the multibillion dollar industry in real-time.  Amidst the Facebook era, we are surrounded by a generation of savvy Internet users that are looking for new social media channels.  Web Casinos offer the new media for On-line Poker, Black Jack, Baccarat and other venues for social wagering.

About: Hop-on, Inc. (HPNN.PK) is an international leader in the development and manufacture of electronics, distributed software and telecommunications services. Since inception in 1993, the company has a long-standing history of innovation and progressive market development, and has maintained position as one of the few remaining US-based manufacturers of cellular technology. Holding numerous essential patents and licensing agreements for GSM, CDMA, and TDMA technologies, aggressive measures are employed by the company to develop, protect, and monetize its intellectual property rights. Hop-on is focused on high-volume, low-cost wholesale distribution, technology licensing, white-label solutions, and development of ancillary revenue streams in markets worldwide. More information about Hop-on is available at hop-on.com.

For more information:
Danny Coleman
1-949-756-9008
contact@hop-on.com 

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Hop-on, Inc.

Hop-on, Inc.

Web Site: http://hop-on.com

Plusnet Announces Business Relocation into the Heart of Sheffield

SHEFFIELD, England, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Plusnet, the Sheffield-based broadband and home phone supplier, has announced plans to
occupy a centrally-based location in the heart of the City next year.

    During the spring of 2012, Plusnet will begin moving all operations into grade-A
office space at 'The Balance' on Pinfold Street, S1. The occupancy will be the biggest
office let within Sheffield for the last five years, taking over 53,000 square feet.

    Jamie Ford, CEO at Plusnet said: "This is an incredibly exciting time for our business
and signals another milestone in our amazing story. With such rapid expansion over the
last two years this move will enable all business operations including our customer
services, to remain together under one roof. This is something incredibly unique for a
telecoms provider in the UK.

    "At the same time, the move gives us the space to necessitate further expansion as we
continue to grow at pace and cements our commitment to Sheffield for the foreseeable
future."

    Plusnet, set to celebrate its 15th birthday in February 2012, currently employs close
to 700 staff. Throughout its history it has been based in Sheffield and in 2010 took the
decision to move off-shore service teams in South Africa back to the city. Since this
time, Plusnet has been one of few business broadband) service providers to operate a UK
based 24/7 customer service team and in 2011 alone won six awards and has been highly
commended 13 times across the broadband (http://www.plus.net/broadband ) industry*. In
September, 2011 Plusnet also became officially Which? Recommended.

    Jamie Ford continued: "Our staff have worked incredibly hard to achieve this success
and I am delighted that we are in a position to reward them with a state-of-the-art
working environment. As we continue to grow, I hope the new building acts as another
factor to attract local talent to our business."

    Tim Bottrill, partner at Knight Frank and Plusnet's Adviser and procurer for this deal
said: "This is the biggest office let within Sheffield for the last five years and
something that we are proud of at our office in Sheffield. The Balance provides Plusnet
with an excellent, new HQ facility in the heart of Sheffield. The building benefits from
air-conditioned offices which include better meeting facilities; reception area; 24 hour
security; landscaped recreational space; staff restaurant; cafe bar and parking. The
building also provides excellent access to Sheffield's extensive network of public
transport trams and buses."

    Plusnet is refurbishing four floors in the building and will neighbour current
occupants including HSBC and Hill Dickinson. Currently operating from two sites in the
city in Tenter Street and Victoria Quays, Plusnet anticipates the move to be complete by
the end of May 2012.

    Notes to Editors:

    *Several accolades in the 2011 uSwitch Broadband Satisfaction Survey including; "Best
Overall Customer Satisfaction", "Most Likely to be Recommended", "Best Customer Service",
and "Best Quality of Connection". JD Power award for "Best Fixed ISP", Best Budget
Broadband" at the Broadband Genie Home Broadband Awards 2011 & Broadband Choices 2011
"Highly Commended" all providers quality and reliability.

    About Plusnet

    Plusnet offers broadband and phone packages (http://www.plus.net ), including
Plusnet Value and Plusnet Extra broadband, both available to purchase with home phone,
fibre optic broadband (http://www.plus.net/fibre-broadband ) and a prioritisation
service, Plusnet Pro.

    Plusnet Value offers speeds of up to 20Mb with a monthly usage limit of 10GB. Plusnet
Extra offers speeds of up to 20Mb with a monthly usage limit of 60GB and free McAfee
security.

    Despite usage limits on its broadband products, Plusnet offers unlimited downloads
between midnight and 8am every day. This does not count towards a customer's monthly usage
allowance.

    Plusnet helps fix problems and talk about pretty much anything related to broadband
over on its community site, blogs and forums.

   
    PR Contact:
    Laura Mottram
    Head of PR
    2 Tenter Street
    Sheffield
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    http://www.plus.net

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Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Karmaloop.com's Holiday 2011 "iKons" Gift Guides

- Leading online apparel and footwear retailer enlists 24 "Verge Culture" youth celebrities to highlight its Holiday 2011 offerings, at http://www.karmaloop.com/iKons

- Other highlighted iKons in first installment include: movie star Chris Evans ("Captain America"), skateboarder Terry Kennedy and musicians Far East Movement, Kreayshawn and Cypress Hill

BOSTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you wondering what your favorite celebrity or musician wants for the Holidays? Karmaloop.com has the answers.

24 KARMALOOP.COM IKONS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES are up now at http://www.Karmaloop.com/iKons. Items on each page were personally chosen by each iKon, from all of the great items at http://www.Karmaloop.com this season.

Karmaloop.com iKons are celebrities, musicians and tastemakers who spark the imaginations of the "Verge Culture" generation (18-to-34 year-old music and tech-savvy men and women, the first generation "raised on the internet"). More than 100 Karmaloop.com iKons were introduced earlier this year as part of Karmaloop TV's "Reclaim Your TV" campaign (http://www.ReclaimYourTV.com), a unique grassroots social media onslaught that let young people tell "Big Cable" why a new cable network is long overdue.

Full listing of Karmaloop.com'sfirst batch of iKons with Holiday 2011 Gift Guides:

    --  Fashawn (Hip-hop star on the rise, one of XXL Magazine's "2011 Freshmen
        Class")
    --  DJ Ill Will (LA-based DJ and mixtape legend)
    --  DJ Clark Kent (World-renowned DJ and sneaker collector / expert)
    --  Dev (Pop vocalist known for her "In The Dark" smash and vocals on Far
        East Movement's "Like A G6")
    --  DJ Slurpy Slurp (Karmaloop's most notorious new online sensation)
    --  Crookers (electro-house music producers renowned for Lady Gaga and Kid
        Cudi remixes)
    --  CyHi The Prynce (Rap phenom, affiliated with Kanye West and G.O.O.D.
        Music)
    --  Jesse Jo ("It Girl" for young ladies around the world, recently unveiled
        a new Vans apparel collaboration)
    --  Far East Movement (Hip-hop stars, first Asian-American group to have a
        #1 pop hit - "Like A G6")
    --  Suave Santa (Karmaloop's smoothest new online celebrity)
    --  Bad Rabbits (Boston-based rock / funk / pop sensations)
    --  Red Cafe (Hip-hop star on the rise, affiliated with Akon, Diddy and DJ
        Clue)
    --  Stevie Williams (Skateboarder and entrepreneur -owner of L&K Limited and
        Sk8tique stores)
    --  Rusko (Dubstep music producer from the UK, collaborations with Gucci
        Mane and Cypress Hill)
    --  Maluca (Electro-pop vocalist from NYC, affiliated with producer Diplo
        and Mad Decent Records)
    --  Va$htie (Stylist / video director / fashion icon)
    --  Kendrick Lamar (Rap star on the rise, from Los Angeles)
    --  Cypress Hill ('90s hip-hop legends, known for "Insane in the Brain" and
        pro-Hemp anthems)
    --  Kreayshawn (Hip-hop's #1 female bad girl - known for worldwide smash
        "Gucci Gucci")
    --  Chris Evans (Actor, "Captain America" and "Fantastic Four")
    --  Iggy Azalea (Australian female rapper, current hit is "My World")
    --  Terry Kennedy aka TK (Pro skateboarder and reality TV star)
    --  Greg Selkoe (Karmaloop.com and Karmaloop TV Founder and CEO)
    --  Pharrell Williams (Karmaloop TV's Creative Director, Grammy-winning
        musician and entrepreneur)
Karmaloop.com is experiencing a record-breaking 2011 and December looks to be furthering this trend for the renowned online retailer (#180 on Internet Retailer Magazine's "Top 500" list). Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the two biggest days in the company's 11-year history and Karmaloop.com's projected 2011 revenues are $130 million.

ABOUT KARMALOOP.COMKarmaloop.com is one of the world's largest and most-respected online retailers of "streetwear" (including footwear, apparel and accessories). The company was founded by Greg Selkoe in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA, with an office and TV studio in New York City. Karmaloop.com attracts more than 4.5 million unique monthly visitors, selling over 500 men's and women's brands to a loyal customer base spanning 45 countries. Karmaloop, Inc. owns and operates Karmaloop.com, KarmaloopTV.com, PLNDR.com, Kazbah Underground Brands, Boylston Trading Co, and owns 11 private label clothing brands.

The Karmaloop family includes Karmaloop TV - http://www.KarmaloopTV.com - a multi-platform broadband programming network which was launched in 2008. Karmaloop TV, helmed by President Katie McEnroe, CEO Greg Selkoe and Creative Director Pharrell Williams, is planning to launch as a 24/7 cable television network in 2012.

SOURCE  Karmaloop.com

Karmaloop.com

CONTACT: Brian Coleman, brian.coleman@karmaloop.com, +1-617-210-9176

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

NAO Next Gen: Aldebaran Robotics Launches a new Generation of its Humanoid Robot

PARIS, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Aldebaran Robotics, the world leader in humanoid robotics, has released its latest
version of the NAO robot - NAO Next Gen. The power of NAO Next Gen, the new fully
programmable humanoid robot that has the most extensive worldwide use, is opening up new
perspectives and fields of application for its users.

    "The inception of this new generation of NAO robots means a lot to our company. We are
proud to be in a position to provide our customers with endless options, whatever their
sector. With NAO Next Gen [http://www.aldebaran-robotics.com ] coming of age, we shall be
able to make it serve organisations that care for autistic children and those losing their
autonomy. I created Aldebaran Robotics in 2005 with this aim: to contribute to humankind's
well-being," states Bruno Maisonnier, Founder and Chairman of Aldebaran Robotics.

    See pictures: http://www.aldebaran-robotics.com/en/Pressroom/Photography/nao.html

    Three years after it started selling its first NAO models, the company has sold 2,000
robots worldwide. Aldebaran Robotics has now released the latest generation of its
programmable humanoid robots, which is intended for research, teaching and, more
generally, for exploring the new area of service robotics.

    Stemming from six years of research and dialogue with its community of researchers and
users, NAO Next Gen is capable of a higher level of interaction, thanks to increased
computing power, improved stability and higher accuracy. Therefore, the latest version of
the NAO robot widens considerably the range of research, teaching and application
possibilities made available to specific user groups.

    One of the NAO Next Gen's novel and most remarkable features is the fact that it is
fitted with a new on-board computer, based on the powerful 1.6GHz Intel(R) Atom[TM]
processor, which is suitable for multi-tasking calculations. It also has two HD cameras
that are attached to a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). This set-up allows the
simultaneous reception of two video streams, significantly increasing speed and
performance in face-and-object recognition, even under poor-lighting conditions.

    As well as its innovative features with respect to hardware, NAO Next Gen boasts a
new, faster and more reliable vocal-recognition programme called Nuance. This programme is
coupled with a new functionality known as 'word spotting', which is capable of isolating
and recognizing a specific word within a sentence or a conversation.

    "On top of this new hardware version, we shall be delivering new software
functionalities like smart torque control, a system to prevent limb/body collisions, an
improved walking algorithm, and more. We have capitalised upon our experience and customer
feedback in order to deliver the most suitable and efficient platform. In terms of
applications especially at high-school level, we are focused on educational content,
while, when it comes to improvements in personal well-being, we are working on developing
specialized applications," explains Bruno Maisonnier.

    "We are also pursuing our goal to provide a NAO intended for individuals through the
Developer Program - a community of programmers who are working with us today to invent
tomorrow's personal robotics," adds the chairman of Aldebaran Robotics.

    About Aldebaran Robotics

    Founded in 2005 by Bruno Maisonnier and with offices in France, China, Japan and the
United States, ALDEBARAN Robotics designs, produces and commercialises autonomous humanoid
robots with the aim of contributing to the well-being of humans. Today over 2,000 NAOs are
in use throughout the world as research and educational tools in 45 countries. ALDEBARAN
Robotics brings together more than 150 stuff, including 60 engineers and PhDs, who are
involved in the development and production of the robots.

    For further information, visit: http://www.aldebaran-robotics.com

Source: Aldebaran Robotics

Press contact : Oana Dorita, odorita@aldebaran-robotics.com , +33-177-371-797

IT Support Provider Network London Acquires New Enterprise Helpdesk To Enhance Customer Service Experience

LONDON, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Network London is a UK IT support company and cloud services provider with a majority
of clients coming from the financial, recruitment and retail industries. To improve
customer service and improve helpdesk satisfaction, a new helpdesk system has been
acquired to assist in the tracking and supporting of customer helpdesk requests, to
improve service levels for customer performance monitoring and to ensure customers are
satisfied with the rapid response and the highly-personal service level offered.

    The new customer helpdesk website uses the same software as NASA's helpdesk system and
provides customers with an enterprise-level ticket support system that can help companies
to streamline their support process and provide an overview of an organisations' support
requirements, which can then be used by managers to increase efficiency in the
organisation and see problem areas within offices and departments, which in turn can lead
to improved workflow and happier staff. With trouble-free machines and IT systems, staff
are less stressed and this creates a better work environment for all.

    Customers of Network London's IT support and cloud hosting services receive a very
personal service delivery that ensures all helpdesk requirements are tracked and logged
for compliance purposes and conform to ITIL and PRINCE2 methodologies giving customers
peace of mind that processes are being followed to rectify support issues within the
organisation and all details are logged for later reference and internal reporting.

    Since 2006 Network London has provided highly-personal IT support services and cloud
computing systems and with recent enhancements, the aim is to become the leading supplier
of cloud systems and IT support services in the UK, using proven methodologies and
passionate helpdesk support personnel based across the UK. Being one of the first cloud
suppliers in the UK has given us unique experience to be able to offer enterprise-standard
infrastructure to small and medium sized businesses with employees up to 2,000 people.

Source: Network London

Lee Smith, Lee.smith@networklondon.co.uk, http://www.networklondon.co.uk, +44(0)7976-362-411

Facebook Users Can Now Watch TV and Movies Via FreeCast.com App

FreeCast.com has developed a system to allow Facebook users to watch web-based television while continuing their social media activities

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook users now have the ability to watch myriad web-based television channels from directly within Facebook, thanks to a new service being rolled out by FreeCast.com today.

The new system will allow users to continue their social media activities while simultaneously enjoying their favorite TV/cable shows, movies, events, concerts and radio, at no cost.

FreeCast.com currently dominates the web as the leading provider of web-based television, offering an intuitive personal channel guide to consumers. The system is supported by an expansive video search engine, which locates and categorizes around 1.5 million new videos each day.

FreeCast.com's CEO, William Mobley, explains the benefits their system will bring to both the content providers and Facebook:

"Both the content providers and Facebook benefit from eyeballs being directed to their content, resulting in more time online and thus increased advertising revenue. There are also benefits to the mass aggregations of Facebook like-minded special interest groups including; college alumni, ethnic/country specific or ex-pat's, business, sports, and even politicians now able to distribute messages, video clips, promotional materials, etc. via instant Facebook alerts to their "Likes" and the "Share" methods, creating mass viral distribution to their followers from their own video channels," he says.

FreeCast.com's content originates from numerous sources around the world, such as TV and cable networks, movie channels, radio stations, YouTube, Vimeo - all major content distributors. With so much content available, users have the ability to get alerts when new content that may interest them becomes available.

As mentioned, the service is free to the end-user.

For more information on the FreeCast.com system, and to get your Facebook experience beefed-up with web television, visit: http://apps.facebook.com/freecasttv or http://www.freecast.com.

About FreeCast.com's William Mobley

Mobley's experience would suggest he knows at least a few things about the Internet television marketplace, having launched MegaChannels.com in 1999, which quickly grew to serving over 800,000+ streaming videos per day, while also partnering with several major studios' content when the average modem speed was 56k-128K, at a time when Yahoo was averaging 2M visitors per day, in comparison.

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SOURCE  FreeCast.com

FreeCast.com

CONTACT: William Mobley, FreeCast.com, +1-407-374-1666, http://www.freecast.com, bmobley@freecast.com

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

"SAFEBALLS" - Ground-breaking new Safety Technology from Austria Prevents Explosions in Fuel Tanks

HIRTENBERG, Austria, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    The Austrian company, SAFEBALL Technology GmbH, has introduced a new, innovative
safety technology that significantly reduces the risk of fuel-tank explosions in the
civilian and military sectors. The technology in question takes the form of special balls
that prevent the ignition of explosive gas mixtures in fuel tanks. They will be available
starting in January 2012 under the brand name "SAFEBALL". With a diameter of about 30mm,
the balls offer some significant advantages over the use of extruded metal mesh or plastic
foams that have been used for more than 40 years.

    In specific terms, SAFEBALLS(R) are a spherical filling material that is introduced
into the container and completely fills it (liquid or gaseous content, fuels or other
chemicals) - either during the construction of the container or at any time afterwards by
"blowing them" into the available filler hole in the container. SAFEBALLS(R) are
manufactured out of specially developed, high-performance plastic using nanotechnology.
For the spheres, Baytubes(R) multi-wall carbon nanotubes from Bayer Material-Science AG
are being used exclusively worldwide.

    A container filled with SAFEBALLS(R) cannot explode, since the explosion is already
prevented in its formation stage when explosive gas mixtures are exposed to thermal or
mechanical factors (when an aircraft crashes, a military vehicle comes under fire, an
automobile accident, etc.). The electrical conductivity of the SAFEBALLS(R) prevents a
static discharge inside the container, thereby eliminating the risk that an explosive
gas/air mixture will be ignited by an electrostatic discharge. SAFEBALLS(R) significantly
reduce the evaporation of liquids in the tank and the release of hydrocarbons into the
environment as part of the tank "breathing". The balls therefore may make an important
contribution to environmental protection in the future. Although the respective container
may be completely filled with SAFEBALLS(R), the loss of available volume is less than 8%
and at approximately 110 g/litre, the weight increase is minor. SAFEBALLS(R) contain
highly active silver ions and therefore have bacteriostatic, fungistatic and algistatic
properties. This means that they prevent the formation of fungi, bacteria and algae in the
tank. The special shape of the balls allows an undisturbed flow of liquids and gasses, and
also neutralizes the dreaded "surge effect." This refers to the displacement of large
amounts of liquids when operating road tankers, which impedes stabile operation and can
even lead to the vehicle tipping over. The SAFEBALL(R) balls can be easily sucked out of
the tank for cleaning and then reintroduced again after the maintenance work is complete.
SAFEBALLS(R) do not wear out and are maintenance-free.

    SAFEBALLS(R) can be equipped with a range of additional functions for special
applications. In addition to a fire-fighting capability - in which an extinguishing gel is
built into the filling material - these include the option of integrating active and
passive transponders in order to store data electronically for protection against vehicle
theft or maintenance instructions.

    The form and manufacture of SAFEBALLS(R) are under patent protection in major
countries around the world and were invented by Austrian, Thomas Stelzl, who received the
highest innovation award in Lower Austria for them in November 2010 - the "Karl Ritter von
Ghega Award". SAFEBALL Technology GmbH, based in Hirtenberg, Lower Austria, was founded in
2010 and received funding from the AWS - Austria Wirtschaftsservice and the
NÖBEG-Niederösterreichische Beteiligungsfinanzierungs GmbH. The shares are held by
various private owners, approximately 15 % of which shares belong to three-time Formula 1
champion and airliner, Niki Lauda.

   
    Images can be found at: http://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS_20111209_OTS0052

    Contact:
    SAFEBALL Technology GmbH
    Thomas Stelzl, Tel.: +43(0)699-1915-1915
    Email: t.stelzl@safeball.at, office@safeball.at

    More information can be found at:
    http://www.safeballs.com
    http://www.baytubes.com

Source: SAFEBALL Technology GmbH

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Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. and bizM3 to Solidify Long-Standing Relationship With Acquisition

-- BCDH Invests Over $130,000 into bizM3 --

FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BCDH) ("BCDH"), a holding company targeting the acquisition of undervalued, niche companies, announced today that it is pleased to move forward with its acquisition of over 90% of bizM3, Inc. (http://www.bizM3.com), a pioneer in digital signage technology and multi-level mobile marketing solutions.

The two companies have been working together closely for the past several months. To-date, BCDH has invested more than $130,000 to help bizM3 build-up its technology platform and acquire customers in the hospitality industry. "We believe our investment into bizM3 is well worth it. The business of bizM3 can contribute to substantial top-line and bottom-line growth for our company and BCDH shareholders. We expect to close on our acquisition within the next week," said Jeff Holroyd.

Michael Teague, president of bizM3, said, "We have received substantial financial and management support from BCDH which has helped us accelerate our time-to-market our digital signage solutions and mobile marketing promotions. This was critical in light of the trends taking over retailers this year."

According to IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative, which measures sales on the biggest online day of the year -- Cyber Monday -- 33% more people purchased online in 2011 compared to 2010. The use of mobile devices to visit retailers grew to10.8%, up from 3.9 percent in 2010. Additionally, mobile sales grew dramatically, reaching 6.6% on Cyber Monday versus 2.3% in 2010.

About bizM3

bizM3 is a leading mobile marketing technology company that provides solutions and tools for businesses to enhance their advertising campaigns and deployment strategies. bizM3's digital signage technology is FCC-compliant and is being rolled out to existing television sets in high traffic restaurants, sports bars, hotels and other hospitality locations. bizM3's patented, back-end content management system allows multi-channel marketing campaigns to be planned and launched in minutes. Businesses can deliver timely alerts containing mobile coupons, special offers, rewards, text-2-win announcements or links to mobile websites to engage, entice and retain consumers. bizM3 gathers the market intelligence, consumer buying profiles and analytics needed to make each campaign successful and generate the highest ROI for its customers. For more information, visit http://www.bizM3.com.

About Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. ("BCDH") is a holding company focused on the merger and acquisition of undervalued, revenue-generating companies that operate in high-growth niche markets. BCDH plans to leverage its management resources and status as a public entity to assist acquired companies to achieve and/or grow their profitability. For more information, visit http://www.blackcastledevelopments.com.

Statements contained in this news release, other than those identifying historical facts, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe Harbor provisions as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the Company's future expectations, including but not limited to revenues and earnings, technology efficacy, strategies and plans, are subject to safe harbors protection. Actual Company results and performance may be materially different from any future results, performance, strategies, plans, or achievements that may be expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.
559-435-2300
info@blackcastledevelopments.com
http://www.BlackCastleDevelopments.com
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SOURCE  Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.

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

March Networks Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2012

OTTAWA, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -

Summary Operating Results:

                                                                   

    $USD millions                         Q2       Q2      Q1-Q2     Q1-Q2
      except EPS data                    2012     2011     2012      2011

    Revenue                              $21.9    $27.5     $44.3     $52.8

    Net earnings (loss)                 $(2.3)     $1.2    $(3.2)      $1.3

    Diluted earnings (loss) per share  $(0.13)    $0.07   $(0.18)     $0.07

    Earnings impact of foreign           (0.1)      0.4     (0.3)     (0.2)
    exchange gains (losses)

    Cash and short-term investments      $44.3    $43.9     $44.3     $43.9

March Networks(®  )(TSX:MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today
announced financial results for the fiscal quarter and six months ended
October 31, 2011. All figures are in US dollars and in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") unless otherwise
specified.

The Company's second quarter fiscal 2012 revenue of $21.9 million
represented a 21% decline relative to revenue of $27.5 million in the
second quarter of fiscal 2011 and a 2% decline as compared to the first
quarter fiscal 2012. Revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2012 of
$44.3 million declined by 16% relative to the first six months of
fiscal 2011. Revenue declines in the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2012 were due to normal quarterly revenue volatility
and the negative impact of the ongoing global macro-economic situation,
particularly in the banking sector.

Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $2.3 million or $0.13
per common share as compared to net earnings of $1.2 million or $0.07
per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Net loss for the
six-month period ended October 31, 2011 was $3.2 million or $0.18 per
common share as compared to net earnings of $1.3 million or $0.07 per
share in the six-month period ended October 31, 2010.

The Company's cash and short-term investment position of $44.3 million
at October 31, 2011 increased by $424,000 as compared to October 31,
2010 but declined by $1.5 million relative to $45.8 million at April
30, 2011.

"The Company believes that delays in order intake and revenue declines
in the first half of fiscal 2012 were attributable to normal quarterly
revenue volatility and the negative impact of the ongoing global
macro-economic situation, particularly in the banking sector," said
Peter Strom, President and CEO of March Networks. "We believe our
results will improve in the second half of fiscal 2012 based on
improved revenue visibility, including the impact of $16 million in
orders from a large retail customer that we announced on November 8,
2011".

Update on Strategic Alternative Review Process

As disclosed previously, the Board of Directors of the Company
established a Special Committee in June 2011 to review strategic
alternatives for the Company. Today, the Company announced that it has
entered into a definitive agreement with Shenzhen Infinova Ltd. and
Infinova (Canada) Ltd. ("Infinova"), pursuant to which Infinova will
acquire through a statutory plan of arrangement, all of the issued and
outstanding shares of the Company in a $5.00 per share all cash
transaction. More detail on the arrangement can be found in the
Company's news release of today's date.

The company will discuss the results and the agreement with Infinova on
a conference call and webcast on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
EST (1:30 p.m. UTC). The conference call may be accessed by dialing
1-800-814-4859 (North America) or +1 416-644-3414.

The conference call webcast can be accessed at:

http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=3732520

A replay of the conference call will be available from December 9, 2011
at 10:30 a.m. EST until December 16, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The replay
can be accessed at 1-877-289-8525 or +1 416-640-1917. The replay
passcode is 4486391#.

About March Networks

March Networks(®) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions. For
more than a decade, the company has helped some of the world's largest
commercial and government organizations transition from traditional
CCTV to advanced surveillance technologies used for security, loss
prevention, risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Its highly
scalable and easy to use Command((TM)) video management platform incorporates a web-based client interface to
enable rapid system deployment and complete system control. It is
complemented by the company's portfolio of high-definition IP cameras,
encoders, video analytics and hybrid recorders, as well as outstanding
professional and managed services. March Networks systems are delivered
through an extensive distribution and partner network in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.

*MARCH NETWORKS, March Networks Command and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are
trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

Certain statements included in this release constitute forward-looking
statements, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate",
"believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar
expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management.
The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect the
Company's current assumptions and expectations regarding future results
or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to
differ materially from current assumptions and expectations.
Assumptions made in preparing the forward-looking statements contained
in this release include, but are not limited to, the following:

        --  The Company's pipeline of sales opportunities will yield year
            over year revenue growth in the second half of fiscal 2012 as
            compared to the second half of fiscal 2011.
        --  The Company will have adequate component supply to meet
            customer demand.
        --  The Company will develop and deliver new products on time in
            order to satisfy the demands of current and potential
            customers.
        --  The Company's new products will address the needs of new and
            existing customers and contribute to near term profitability.
        --  The Company will successfully reduce product costs to improve
            the Company's gross margin and/or avoid margin erosion
            associated with competitive pricing pressure.
        --  The average exchange rates for Canadian dollars and Euros to US
            dollars will be US$1.00=CDN$1.00 and Euro 1=US$1.40.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
expected results include, but are not limited to, the following:

        --  The Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive
            agreement to be acquired. The uncertainty during the period
            until the transaction closes could lead to disruption in the
            Company's business and affect the Company's financial
            condition, operating results, and/ or ability to attract and
            retain staff. If the transaction is not successfully completed,
            a material decline in the Company's share price could occur.
        --  The Company's quarterly revenue is generally dependent upon
            conversion of opportunities in the sales pipeline during the
            quarter and, as a result, revenue and operating results can be
            difficult to predict and can fluctuate substantially. The
            Company's success in realizing customer opportunities may be
            negatively impacted by depressed economic conditions, changes
            in sales cycles, and/or weaker than expected success versus
            competitors.
        --  Longer than expected lead times from component suppliers could
            result in production delays resulting in delayed or lost
            revenue and /or reduced profits. There is currently a global
            shortage of hard drives as a result of recent flooding in
            Thailand, which is the world's second largest exporter of hard
            drives. Failure to secure adequate hard drive supply and/or
            increased cost in securing adequate supply may have a material
            negative effect on the Company's revenue and profitability.
        --  The Company's gross margin and operating results may be
            adversely affected by pricing models required to compete
            successfully, lower than expected revenue mix of software and
            high margin hardware products, and/or a failure by the Company
            to achieve its product cost targets.
        --  Product issues that result in increased costs to the Company
            and/or lost revenue opportunities.
        --  Delays in product development programs for new products and new
            product features which lead to cost overruns and /or missed
            customer opportunities.
        --  Weaker than expected market acceptance of several new products
            being introduced by the Company that are expected to contribute
            significant revenue in the second half of fiscal 2012.
        --  The Company plans to become increasingly dependent upon third
            parties for product design and supply.  Higher than expected
            costs and delayed or lost revenue may result if these
            activities are not transitioned and managed effectively.
        --  Shifts in value of the US dollar relative to the Canadian
            Dollar may cause the Company's operating costs to fluctuate
            significantly.

Additional risks are discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's
Annual Information Form available online at http://www.sedar.com.

March Networks Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(US dollars, amounts in thousands, except share and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

                              Three Months Ended                 Six Months Ended

                       October 31,      October 31,      October 31,     October 31,
                          2011             2010             2011             2010

    REVENUE                                                                           
                            $21,891          $27,536          $44,324          $52,796

    Cost of                                                                           
    revenue                  12,782           15,638           25,239           29,107

    GROSS MARGIN                                                                     
                              9,109           11,898           19,085           23,689

    EXPENSES:                                                                         

    Selling,                                                                         
    marketing and             4,887            5,321            9,548            9,864
    support

    Research and                                                                     
    development               2,625            2,275            5,384            4,995

    General and                                                                       
    administrative            2,856            2,232            5,528            5,012

    Stock based                                                                       
    compensation                254              125              412              293

    Restructuring                                                                     
    charges                 --          --          --              884

    Amortization                                                                     
                                573              617            1,202            1,210

    Total expenses                                                                   
                             11,195           10,570           22,074           22,258

    Earnings                                                                         
    (loss) before           (2,086)            1,328          (2,989)            1,431
    undernoted
    items

    Interest and                                                                     
    other income,                14               64               60              104
    net

    EARNINGS                                                                         
    (LOSS) BEFORE           (2,072)            1,392          (2,929)            1,535
    INCOME TAXES

    Deferred                    252                                                   
    income taxes                                 162      318                      275

    NET EARNINGS                                                                   $ 
    (LOSS)                 ($2,324)           $1,230         ($3,247)            1,260

                                                                                     

    Basic and                                                                        $
    diluted                 ($0.13)            $0.07          ($0.18)             0.07
    earnings
    (loss) per
    share

                                                                                     

    Shares used in                                                                   
    per-share
    calculation:

    Basic                17,998,411       17,550,651       17,985,192       17,549,937

    Diluted              17,998,411       17,957,861       17,985,192       17,955,511

March Networks Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(US dollars, amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

                                         October 31, April 30, May 1,
                                            2011       2011     2010

    ASSETS                                                           

    Current assets:                                                   

    Cash and cash equivalents                $14,822   $15,593  $9,344

    Short-term investments                    29,504    30,241  37,787

    Trade and other receivables               15,522    21,007  16,209

    Inventories                               10,223    10,058  11,162

    Other current assets                       3,357     3,398   3,492

    Total current assets                      73,428    80,297  77,994

    Property and equipment                     4,024     4,391   5,124

    Intangible assets                          4,260     3,087   2,623

    Deferred tax assets                        4,176     4,495   4,445

    Goodwill                                   5,235     5,235   5,235

                                                               

    TOTAL ASSETS                             $91,123   $97,505 $95,421

                                                               

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                             

    Current liabilities:                                             

    Trade and other payables                  $9,121   $ 9,546 $ 8,522

    Accrued liabilities                        6,151     7,415   4,552

    Provisions                                 2,829     2,876   2,529

    Deferred revenue                           3,098     3,897   7,674

    Deferred leasehold inducement                130       130     130

    Current tax liabilities                  --        20      99

    Total current liabilities                 21,329    23,884  23,506

    Deferred revenue                           2,702     3,334   4,714

    Deferred leasehold inducement                758       823     953

    Long-term compensation                       709       738     528

    Total liabilities                         25,498    28,779  29,701

    Shareholders' equity                      65,625    68,726  65,720

                                                               

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'      $91,123   $97,505 $95,421
    EQUITY

March Networks Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(US dollars, amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

                         Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended

                     October31,   October 31,    October 31,  October 31,
                        2011         2010           2011         2010

    Cash flows                                                           
    from operating
    activities:

    Net earnings        ($2,324)        $1,230      ($3,247)        $1,260
    (loss)

    Items not                                                             
    affecting
    cash:

    Amortization             573           617         1,202         1,210
    of property,
    equipment and
    software

    Stock based                                                           
    compensation             254           136           424           304
    and shares
    issued to
    directors for
    services

    Unrealized             (684)          (52)         (772)           412
    foreign
    exchange
    (gain)/ loss

    Deferred                 252           162           318           275
    income tax
    expense

    Net change in          2,593           921         2,567       (5,903)
    non-cash items

    Net cash                 664         3,014           492       (2,442)
    generated
    (consumed) by
    operating
    activities

                                                                         

    Cash flows                                                           
    from investing
    activities:

    Redemption of             32         2,488           737         7,789
    short-term
    investments

    Purchase of            (957)         (195)       (1,885)         (335)
    property,
    equipment and
    software

    Net cash               (925)         2,293       (1,148)         7,454
    generated
    (consumed) by
    investing
    activities

                                                                         

    Cash flows                                                           
    from financing
    activities:

    Issuance of              179             8           241             8
    share capital,
    net

    Net cash                 179             8           241             8
    generated
    byfinancing
    activities

                                                                         

    Net increase            (82)         5,315         (415)         5,020
    (decrease) in
    cash and cash
    equivalents

    Foreign                (231)            18         (356)             
    exchange gain                                                      (2)
    (loss) on cash
    and cash
    equivalents

    Cash and cash                        9,029        15,593         9,344
    equivalents,          15,135
    beginning of
    period

    Cash and cash        $14,822       $14,362       $14,822       $14,362
    equivalents,
    end of period

 

SOURCE  MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT:  Ken Taylor
Chief Financial Officer, March Networks
+1 613-591-8181
ktaylor@marchnetworks.com

March Networks to be Acquired by Infinova (Canada) Ltd. in a C$5.00 Per Share All-Cash Transaction

OTTAWA, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - March Networks® (TSX:MN), a global provider
of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that it has entered
into a definitive agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Infinova
(Canada) Ltd. ("Infinova") and Shenzhen Infinova Ltd. ("Shenzhen
Infinova"), a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
(SHE:002528), majority owned by U.S. shareholders and with U.S.
headquarters in Monmouth Junction, N.J. Pursuant to the Arrangement
Agreement, Infinova will acquire, through a statutory plan of
arrangement, all of the issued and outstanding common shares of March
Networks Corporation (the "Company" or "March Networks") for C$5.00 per
share in cash (the "Arrangement"). The total value of the transaction
is approximately C$90.1 million. The Arrangement is subject to
approvals by the shareholders of March Networks and Shenzhen Infinova,
approvals of applicable regulatory bodies and the Ontario court, and
other customary closing conditions.

"The combined companies create one of the 10 largest global players in
the video surveillance industry and is well positioned for the expected
industry consolidation over the next five years. Infinova offers March
Networks a broader geographic footprint, access to the world's fastest
growing market and a complementary fit with our respective product
lines. This deal is consistent with our strategy to accelerate growth
and expand in the Asian market," said Peter Strom, President and CEO,
March Networks.

"March Networks has established itself as one of the leading and most
innovative players in the video industry and Infinova is proud to
combine forces to take the company to the next level. The acquisition
provides scale in all critical markets, as well as access to March
Network's proven and innovative IP technology. March will continue to
operate independently from its Ottawa headquarters, maintain its name
and brands, and deliver on all of its commitments to customers, while
taking full advantage of Infinova's manufacturing expertise and R&D
scale," said Dr. Jeffrey Liu, Chairman of Infinova.

The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), after receiving the
recommendation of its special committee (the "Special Committee") and
consulting with its financial and legal advisors, has unanimously
determined that the Arrangement is fair from a financial point of view
to March Networks shareholders and that it is in the best interests of
the Company to implement the Arrangement, and has resolved to recommend
that Company shareholders vote in favour of the Arrangement at a
special meeting of shareholders to be convened for this purpose. Morgan
Keegan & Company, Inc., acting as an exclusive financial advisor to the
Special Committee with respect to the process of reviewing strategic
alternatives available to the Company, has provided an opinion to the
effect that the consideration proposed to be paid for the Company
shares under the Arrangement is fair, from a financial point of view,
to March Networks shareholders. Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc.
has also delivered an opinion to the Special Committee to the effect
that the consideration proposed to be paid for the Company shares under
the Arrangement is fair, from a financial point of view, to March
Networks shareholders. Complete copies of both fairness opinions will
be included with the Company's management proxy circular to be prepared
and mailed to the Company shareholders in respect of the Arrangement
(the "Circular").

The Arrangement represents the culmination of the comprehensive process
of reviewing strategic alternatives available to the Company, as
announced by March Networks on June 8, 2011. The C$5.00 per Company
share offered by Infinova represents a premium of approximately 24% to
the closing price of the Company shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(the "TSX") on June 8, 2011, the last trading day prior to that
announcement. On December 8, 2011, the last day preceding today's
announcement on which the Company shares traded on the TSX, the TSX
closing price of the Company shares was C$4.89.

The directors and certain senior officers of the Company, holding
together approximately 22% of the total outstanding Company shares,
have entered into voting support agreements with Infinova under which
they have agreed to vote their shares in favour of the Arrangement.

The proposed transaction will be implemented by way of a plan of
arrangement under the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, requiring the approval of at least 662/3% of the votes cast at the
special shareholder meeting to be called to consider the Arrangement.
Following the special meeting, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
will hear an application for a final order approving the Arrangement.
Under the Arrangement Agreement, the transaction is also subject to
receipt of regulatory approvals in China and Canada and the
satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary in
arrangements of this nature. The Arrangement Agreement also provides
for, among other things, Board support and non-solicitation covenants
(subject to the fiduciary obligations of the Board and an Infinova
right to match any superior proposal) as well as the payment of an
approximately C$1.4 milliontermination fee by March Networks or an approximately C$1.4 millionbreak-up fee by Infinova if the Arrangement is not completed in certain
circumstances. Infinova will finance the acquisition from available
cash and will not require external financing.

The terms and conditions of the Arrangement will be summarized in the
Circular, which is expected to be mailed to the Company shareholders in
February 2012. A copy of the Arrangement Agreement will be available on
SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.

The parties expect that the Arrangement will be completed in the fourth
quarter of fiscal2012, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of various closing
conditions. Following the closing of the Arrangement, the March
Networks shares will be de-listed from the TSX.

Today's announcement and the Arrangement will be discussed on the
Company's regularly scheduled quarterly results conference call and
webcast on December 9, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. EST (1:30 p.m. UTC). The
conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 (North
America) or +1 416-644-3414.

The conference call webcast can be accessed at: http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=3732520.

A replay of the conference call will be available from December 9, 2011
at 10:30 a.m. EST until December 16, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The replay
can be accessed at 1-877-289-8525 or +1 416-640-1917. The replay
passcode is 4486391#.

About March Networks

March Networks(®) (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions. For
more than a decade, the company has helped some of the world's largest
commercial and government organizations transition from traditional
CCTV to advanced surveillance technologies used for security, loss
prevention, risk mitigation and operational efficiency. Its highly
scalable and easy to use Command((TM)) video management platform incorporates a web-based client interface to
enable rapid system deployment and complete system control. It is
complemented by the company's portfolio of high-definition IP cameras,
encoders, video analytics and hybrid recorders, as well as outstanding
professional and managed services. March Networks systems are delivered
through an extensive distribution and partner network in more than 50
countries. For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.

* MARCH NETWORKS, March Networks Command and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are
trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

About Infinova

With solutions that enable end-users to extend the life of their
existing analog equipment by having it co-exist with their new IP video
equipment, Infinova provides megapixel, IP and analog surveillance
cameras, specialized cameras, core equipment for video control rooms,
fiber optic communications, access control products and customized
systems. Infinova is acknowledged for its exceptional customer service
programs and as "the Integrator's Manufacturer." Infinova has provided
security solutions for major projects including the Port of Miami,
Shanghai 2010 World Expo, the Panama Canal, Italy's Autovie Venete
Motorway, the Bangalore (India) toll surveillance system, Kuwait
International Airport, the 2010 Asian Games, the Los Angeles MTA and
many others.

Certain statements included in this release constitute forward-looking
statements, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate",
"believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar
expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management.
The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect the
Company's current assumptions and expectations regarding future results
or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to
differ materially from current assumptions and expectations. The
completion of the Arrangement is subject to a number of terms and
conditions, including, without limitation: (i) required shareholder
approvals, (ii) required Court approval, (iii) required regulatory
approvals, and (iv) certain termination rights available to the parties
under the Arrangement Agreement. These approvals may not be obtained,
the other conditions to the transaction may not be satisfied in
accordance with their terms, and/or the parties to the Arrangement
Agreement may exercise their termination rights, in which case the
Arrangement could be modified, restructured or terminated, as
applicable. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Actual results and developments may differ
materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on,
among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with
the proposed transaction, that the ultimate terms of the transaction
will differ from those that are currently contemplated, and that the
transaction will not be successfully completed for any reason
(including the failure to obtain any required approvals or satisfy
other conditions). The Company does not intend, and disclaims any
obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT:  Ken Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, March Networks
+1 613-591-8181
ktaylor@marchnetworks.com

Get Eggcited - Today is "Egg-mergence Day"

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk Tumbles onto iPad®, iPhone® and Android(TM) Devices; "We Love Dizzy" Video Debuts at http://www.DizzyGame.com

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In the "We Love Dizzy - Now and Then" video, Dizzy's original creators, twin brothers Philip and Andrew Oliver, reminisce and discuss the return of gaming's iconic egg. Classic and new gameplay footage is featured alongside fans sharing their memories of our tumbling hero and their thoughts on the new remake. The mini-documeggtary is now playing at http://www.DizzyGame.com.

In Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk, the Yolkfolk are in eggstraordinary peril and it's down to Dizzy, with his red boxing gloves and trademark somersaults, to save the day.  Our hero has been locked in a dungeon by Rockwart the Troll on orders from the Evil Wizard Zaks, and his girlfriend Daisy is being held in a mysterious castle.  Only by tumbling, running and jumping around the magical kingdom of Keldor, collecting, finding and combing items and helping a diverse cast of characters from 'upset' Mr. Lion to the Grim Reaper himself, can Dizzy triumph eggainst all odds.

The iOS(®) and Android editions of Dizzy: Prince of the Yolk are being developed by DNA Interactive, with DNA's Chief Gaming Officer  Paul Ranson, the game's original project director, heading development.   Simple touch screen controls, HD graphics, revamped retro score and classic gameplay are sure to delight eggspectant fans.     

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolk will be published today by Codemasters and is available from the App Store(®) for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch and from AndroidMarket((TM)) for Android phones and tablets.  For the latest on the game, visitwww.DizzyGame.com.  The game will not, unfortunately, be available on speggtrum.

NOTES

The original Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk story (reproduced off the back of a dusty old cassette inlay):

Grand Dizzy was feeling very down one day, so Dizzy and Daisy decided to cheer him up by baking him his favourite food, cherry pie.  So off went Daisy to get some cherries from her cupboard but there were none to be seen.

"Pogie's pinched the cherries!" she cried, as she saw Pogie's pawprint in the cupboard, "That darned fluffle.  Come here you!" and Pogie promptly darted off into the enchanted forest to escape Daisy's rage.

Dizzy and Daisy headed into the forest to catch Pogie (and replenish their supply of cherries at the same time). However, while searching for Pogie they got lost and found a castle, where they thought they would find help, but it seemed deserted.  They looked in the castle for Pogie, but Daisy caught herself on a mystic spinning wheel.  She started feeling really sleepy, so she found a bed and went to sleep.  "Wake up Daisy, wake up!" shouted Dizzy.  But before he could wake her up, Rockwart the troll caught him and locked him up underground...

About The Oliver Twins
Philip and Andrew Oliver started developing computer games while still at school and went onto work with Codemasters on the Dizzy games and many other very successful titles. Following this early success they went on to found leading independent games developer, Blitz Games Studios in 1990. For more information on the Oliver Twins, go to http://www.olivertwins.com.

About Codemasters
Codemasters, the award winning games developer and publisher, has a 25-year heritage and annual revenues in excess of US$ 150 Million.  Codemasters is a winner of the coveted Grand Prix Award from the Develop Industry Excellence Awards, an award bestowed on the company felt by Develop to have contributed the most to the games medium in recent times.  Across the group, Codemasters employs over 500 people.  In March 2010, Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL), a part of India's Reliance ADA group, acquired a 50 per cent shareholding in the Company, alongside existing investor, Balderton Capital, the leading European venture capital firm that first invested in Codemasters in 2005.  For more information on Codemasters' product portfolio, please visit http://www.codemasters.com.

About DNA Interactive Ltd
Established in 2010, DNA Interactive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DNA Dynamics, is a publisher of games and apps for mobile and tablet devices including iPhone(®), iPad(®) and Android((TM) )phones and tablets.   At the present time, DNA Interactive's IP portfolio is comprised of proprietary game titles which include Quest of Legends, Jigsawium, Legacy: Mystery Mansion, Chess Crusade and Sudokium.   Its licensed titles include The Naked Gun((TM)), Warheads: Medieval Tales and Merlin((TM)).   For more information, please visit http://www.dna-interactive.com.

About DNA Dynamics, Inc.
Headquartered in Leamington Spa in the United Kingdom, DNA Dynamics is a worldwide developer and publisher of graphically rich, highly experiential interactive entertainment currently delivered on iOS®, Android(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Sony PSP® platforms.   Through its operating subsidiaries, DNA Studios and DNA Interactive, the Company has created, acquired or licensed a portfolio of highly recognizable or emerging brands that broadly appeal to its consumer demographics, ranging from children to adults and casual gamers to serious enthusiasts.   For more information, please go to http://www.dnadynamics.net.   You can also follow the Company on Facebook and Twitter.

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MEDIA INFORMATION:

Adrian Lawton, Communications Manager
adrian.lawton@codemasters.com
Codemasters (UK) 01926 814 132

Richard Eddy, Director, Communications
Rich.eddy@codemasters.com
Codemasters (UK) 01926 814 132

For DNA Dynamics and DNA Interactive Ltd
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DNAD@efcg.net
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Nationwide Joins comparethemarket.com to Offer Wider Choice on Car Insurance

LONDON, December 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    comparethemarket.com, one of the UK's leading price comparison sites, is pleased to
welcome Nationwide to its car insurance product panel.

    Nationwide, the largest building society in the world, offers a flexible car insurance
product which gives customers the ability to tailor the right level of cover for their
needs. With a choice of affordable extras in addition to the standard cover, Nationwide
allows consumers to achieve the level of insurance which best meets their needs.

    Commercial Director for comparethemarket.com [http://www.comparethemarket.com ],
Jeremy Moll said: "We're delighted that Nationwide is joining the comparethemarket.com
panel, helping us to offer customers even greater choice on their car insurance. With such
flexible and affordable options available, consumers can be confident they'll find great
deals when they visit our site."

    Specialising in more than just car insurance, comparethemarket.com provides an easy
way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including
home insurance, van insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit
cards. It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including
electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

    People who buy car insurance at comparethemarket.com
[http://www.comparethemarket.com/car-insurance ] will also receive an exclusive meerkat toy
based on characters from its highly successful ad campaign. As the toys are not for sale,
comparethemarket.com's Simples Rewards scheme
[http://meerkovo.comparethemarket.com/rewardings ] is the only way to receive one of these
much sought after toys.

    About comparethemarket.com

   
    - comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 as a motor insurance comparison
      site, offering customers a wide range of competitively priced insurance quotes
      instantly online.
    - comparethemarket.com has grown rapidly over the past three years and is now
      one of the UK's leading price comparison brands.
    - As well as insurance, comparethemarket.com also offers comparisons on credit
      cards, loans, current accounts and savings accounts.
    - comparethemarket.com actively selects its brand partners, working with the
      best and most trusted organisations to ensure quality service to consumers.

    comparethemarket.com is a trading name of BISL Limited. BISL Limited is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

    About Meerkovo and Simples Rewards

    Meerkovo, a small village based just outside of Moscow, is the home of best-selling
author and founder of comparethemeerkat.com Aleksandr Orlov.

    Meerkovo is going through troubled times because people in the UK keep confusing
comparethemeerkat.com with comparethemarket.com when looking for cheap deals on insurance.
This is clogging up the meerkat comparison site, so to try and solve this confusion
Aleksandr asked Sergei, his trusty IT assistant, to build Meerkovo.com to provide fans
with the opportunity to see Aleksandr's home village.

    Now Aleksandr has launched Simples Rewards, a scheme to reward people who know the
difference between meerkat and market. From 4th July, the meerkats of Meerkovo have been
giving everyone who buys car, van, pet and home insurance through comparethemarket.com the
chance to claim a free meerkat toy at meerkovo.com. From 6th October, customers who buy
motorbike and life insurance are also eligible to claim a toy.

    The range of six toys comprises: Aleksandr; Sergei; Vassily, the pub rocker; Maiya,
the school mistress; Bogdan, the meerpup; and Yakov, the toymaker.

    The Simples Rewards scheme is subject to terms and conditions.

    About Aleksandr Orlov

    Meerkat entrepreneur Alesksandr Orlov first hit our screens in January 2009. He became
an internet phenomenon overnight and today has nearly 800,000 Facebook fans and almost
50,000 Twitter followers. Over 50,000 people enquired about buying the original Aleksandr
soft toy when it went on sale in Harrods in 2009, while his iSimples was downloaded over
750,000 times. Aleksandr's "A Simple's Life" sold over 500,000 copies, hitting the No.1
spot in the Christmas bestseller list and outselling autobiographies, Tony Blair, Katie
Price, Michael McIntyre and Keith Richards.

    Follow Aleksandr Orlov on:

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Comparethemeerkat

    Or Twitter @Aleksandr_Orlov [http://twitter.com/#!/Aleksandr_Orlov ]

Source: comparethemarket.com

Holly Dedman at Good Relations, Tel: +44(0)20-7861-3106,
Email: hdedman@goodrelations.co.uk