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Gilt Taste Launches Wine Division

Gilt Taste Debuts Full-Price Online Wine Marketplace With Highly Coveted Bottles, Editorial Content and Flash Wine Sales

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilt Taste (http://www.gilttaste.com), the new online culinary marketplace and interactive magazine from Gilt Groupe, announces the launch of its wine division today, featuring exclusive access to highly coveted bottles and wonderful stories about the people behind them.  Gilt Taste, which debuted in beta in May, now offers a full-price wine marketplace with more than 50 exceptional and hard to find wines from California and France, many of which are exclusive to Gilt Taste.  A stellar tasting panel of wine authorities and culinary industry experts, including Gilt Taste Editorial Advisor Ruth Reichl, curated the selection.  With the addition of daily special wine sales featuring impressive bottles at equally impressive prices and compelling editorial content, Gilt Taste provides users with a new and inspiring way to discover food and wine from the very best artisans, farmers and winemakers.

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"Now Gilt Taste readers can discover the wines that the best sommeliers in the world love, read about the people who make them, find great recipes to pair them with - and then buy the wines with a single click," says Ruth Reichl, Gilt Taste Editorial Advisor. "We look forward to telling the stories of the talented men and women behind these wines as we help our users discover varietals and vintages they've never tasted before."

A tasting panel of notable sommeliers and industry experts helped to make the final selections during a blind tasting held at Brooklyn Winery in Brooklyn, NY: Ruth Reichl, Gilt Taste Editorial Advisor; Laura Maniec, Founder of Corkbuzz Wine Studio and one of only 18 women Master Sommeliers in the world; Jordan Salcito, Beverage Director of Crown (opening soon on Manhattan's Upper East Side); Joe Campanale, Beverage Director and Owner of dell'anima, L'Artusi and Anfora in New York City; Adam Landsman, Director of Operations of EMM Group; Elizabeth Esqueda, Sommelier of Brooklyn Winery; and members of the Gilt Taste team.  The group tasted dozens of bottles, narrowing the list down to their top picks.  With more than 50 extraordinary wines from California and France, wine aficionados will be able to access the very best from two iconic wine regions while novices are introduced to these regions - old world and new - with great bottles.  With wines starting at  $12 to rare and collectable vintages for special occasions, there are wines to suit anyone's taste and budget.  In the coming weeks, the site will continue to expand its selections to include additional regions around the world.

Some of the notable wines available on Gilt Taste include: 2008 Bryant Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, an exquisite bottle from one of the most iconic wineries in Napa Valley whose vintages have attracted a cult following and an even longer waitlist; Derenoncourt California 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Cabernet Franc & 2006 Merlot (sold as a set), the first-ever American wines produced by famed Bordeaux vigneron Stephane Derenoncourt, who released these incredibly rare vintages exclusively to Gilt Taste; Freeman Vineyard & Winery 2009 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir; 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; 2009 Ryo-Fu Chardonnay (sold individually and also in a set), a critically-acclaimed winery in the Russian River Valley, whose wines are available in limited quantities and are on the wine lists of several top restaurants; 2008 Relic Wines "Artefact" Cabernet Sauvignon, a gorgeous Napa Valley wine that is difficult to find outside of the winery itself; 2008 Bure Family Winery "Majesty" Cabernet Sauvignon, just recently released and in limited supply; and 2008 Patel Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which is not being released anywhere else, except via Gilt Taste, until October 2011.  From abroad, Chateau Valandraud Blanc de Valandraud N degree 1 2004 and N degree 2 2005 are beautiful wines produced by a Bordeaux garagiste winery, situated in the Saint-Emilion appellation of France.   

Several notable wine writers will be contributing to Gilt Taste, chronicling winemaking from grape to glass, debunking wine myths, and sharing helpful tips for pairing wine and food.  Jennifer Pelka, Gilt Taste Managing Editor, will share an introduction to the site's wine offerings, while Restaurant Editor Tejal Rao writes about Drops of God (a Japanese manga comic series about wine which will soon be translated into English).  Wine sales in Japan have soared since the comic first appeared; will it have a similar effect here? Melissa Clark, Gilt Taste Contributing Editor, cookbook author and columnist for The New York Times, will offer a recipe for gougeres, the classic French cheese puff, with a delightful and surprising twist: red wine. Clark Wolf, Founder and President of the New York-based restaurant consulting firm Clark Wolf Company, will tell a lively tale about why wine and cheese pairings shouldn't be taken too seriously.  Gilt Taste will also continue to celebrate artisans and winemakers - the true heroes of the culinary industry - through profile stories, field notes and videos.

About Gilt Taste

Gilt Taste, http://www.gilttaste.com, launched in beta in May 2011 and offers an ongoing full-priced marketplace of curated artisanal products and wines, as well as thoughtful original editorial content, gorgeous photography, delicious recipes, one-of-a-kind videos and Daily Special sales.  All of Gilt Taste's products are inspired, inspiring, honest and coveted. Ruth Reichl, former editor in chief of Gourmet and restaurant critic of The New York Times, serves as Gilt Taste's Editorial Advisor.  It is a true content-meets-commerce site - a culinary experience that hasn't been available online until now.  Users can connect with the farmers, artisans and winemakers who make and grow the products (many of which have only been available to professional chefs, until now), read intriguing stories and original content, learn where their food comes and how to prepare it for the best results, and then have the products shipped directly to their front doorstep with a single click.  No membership is required to shop the site.

About Gilt Groupe, Inc.

Gilt Groupe, http://www.gilt.com, is an innovative online shopping destination offering its members special access to the most inspiring merchandise, culinary offerings, and experiences every day, many at insider prices. Gilt continually searches the world for the most coveted brands and products, including fashion for women, men, and children; home decor; artisanal ingredients; hotels and travel experiences on every continent; and unique activities in a growing list of cities and destinations. We believe that every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.

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CONTACT: Cherie Gallarello, Gilt Groupe, +1-646-524-9224, cgallarello@gilt.com, or Jessica Cheng, Gilt Groupe, +1-646-524-9557, jcheng@gilt.com

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

Climate Savers Computing Launches New Website, Grows to 700 members

Consortium achieves record growth after expanding to drive more energy efficient networking equipment

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI), the international consortium focused on reducing the energy consumption and carbon footprint of computing and communications equipment through power management and more energy efficient computing technologies, today announced the launch of its new website and record growth of Affiliate and Associate memberships.

The new CSCI website is a comprehensive resource for helping businesses and people realize the environmental and financial benefits of power management and energy efficient computing. The site highlights how CSCI and its partners have already helped decrease CO2 emissions from computing equipment by 32 million to 36 million metric tons, which is equal to more than $2 billion in annual energy savings.

With its recent expansion into energy efficient networking, CSCI estimates that the global IT industry can offset 38 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2015 through the development and deployment of more energy efficient networking equipment. With Broadcom Corporation recently joining CSCI's Networking Workgroup to collaborate with other members to advance highly efficient networking equipment, CSCI has now grown to nearly 700 members.

"CSCI is growing because our members are industry leaders in driving sustainability through the development and deployment of greener and more energy efficient ICT," said George O. Goodman, executive director, CSCI. "We encourage everyone to leverage the many tools on the new website, and to take part in the global effort to reduce the energy consumption and CO2 emissions of computing by becoming a CSCI member."

Visit the new CSCI website at

http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/

View the CSCI membership roster at http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/about/members/affiliates

About Climate Savers Computing Initiative

CSCI is reducing energy consumption by increasing the energy efficiency of computing equipment, increasing the adoption and deployment of power management, and providing education about the benefits of energy efficient computing. The consortium of 700 members is led by Cisco, Emerson Network Power, F5 Networks, Google, Intel, Juniper Networks, Microsoft, Samsung and World Wildlife Fund. More than 10,000 people have joined as individuals by pledging to use power management and purchase energy efficient computing technologies. Follow CSCI on

the Web http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/,

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LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=44067&mostPopular=&trk=tyah

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CONTACT: Russ DeVeau, russdeveau@comcast.net, +1-908-251-1549

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

Sears and Kmart Offer Enhanced Online Layaway Options to Ease Back-to-Campus Spending

New Shopping and Pick-Up Options Help Parents and Students Better Manage Budgets

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey, conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and BIGresearch*, found that four out of five respondents think that the economy will impact their back-to-campus spending (83.7 percent). To help students manage their school year budget and simplify their shopping experience, Sears and Kmart have expanded their online layaway plans to make going back to class a breeze. New technology available on Sears.com and Kmart.com allows college students and their parents to shop online and stretch their payments out over time. What's more, parents and students can now pick up their online layaway items at a Sears or Kmart store nearest their college campus to ease moving hassles and avoid added costs of shipping supplies.

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"At Sears and Kmart, we aim to give college students quality products, services and shopping solutions while maintaining sensible affordability," said Salima Yala, divisional vice president, Layaway, Sears Holdings. "The opportunity to help students and their families cut costs and make smart decisions lets them know that, as a customer, they can count on Sears and Kmart for their shopping needs."

This year, parents and students also report that advanced planning and online shopping tools help in maximizing budgets and facilitating the transition back to campus. According to the same NRF survey, approximately 53 percent of back-to-campus shoppers will head to a mass merchant retailer to source items such as bedding, mini refrigerators and electronics. Students will also take inventory of what they already have and use online shopping tools, such as layaway, to stretch their budget and find good deals to round out their school needs. 

Layaway at Sears or Kmart is available year round and allows shoppers to purchase items using an eight- or 12-week payment plan. Following a $15 or 10 percent down payment, bi-weekly payments are made for the length of the contract. The initiation fee on all new layaway contracts is just $5. Busy consumers can also visit http://www.sears.com/layaway or http://www.kmart.com/layaway to shop using online layaway and manage payments. Cancellation fees may apply.

About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com.

*National Retail Federation, 2011 Back-to-School / Back-to-College Survey

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Redesign of PlayStation®Home, Coming Fall 2011

New Design Opens up a Whole New World of Games and Reinforces PlayStation Home's Evolution into a Social Game Platform

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced major changes coming to PlayStation®Home in Fall 2011.  This complete redesign includes a new core experience for PlayStation Home, available exclusively on PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) system, featuring an all-new Hub that integrates games, quests, community events and user-generated content, while providing players with additional navigation, shopping, socialization and entertainment options.  From the Hub, players can teleport to various genre-based districts, where they will encounter games tailored to their interests and style, while introducing them to a rich and diverse selection of game experiences.

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The new core experience reinforces PlayStation Home's evolution from a virtual environment to a world of games, with a focus on rapidly connecting players with game content that pertains to their style and mood. In the Hub, players can head over to the Activity Board, where they will discover the robust questing system that transforms PlayStation Home itself into a game, quickly find games and content, and create their own events to share with their friends.

"PlayStation Home's new core experience is a giant leap in the evolution of the platform, not to mention a major milestone for PlayStation Network, and its new model quickly deploys our users to many compelling free-to-play games that fit their interests," said Jack Buser, director of PlayStation Home, SCEA.  "With this update, coming this fall, PlayStation Home becomes a game itself, making it the most robust gamified social experience available."

PlayStation Home's new core experience provides players with a dynamic and constantly changing pool of activities and challenges throughout the Hub and districts, with thematic content that enables players to find games that are relevant to their interests:

    --  The Hub: The new, futuristic Hub brings games directly to players with a
        featured game front-and-center upon login, the Activity Board where
        players can engage in quests and community activities, and a direct path
        to free games via the teleporter.
    --  Action District: A gathering place for the hardcore demographic, the
        Action District has a gritty, urban feel reminiscent of a first-person
        shooter level and provides a direct travel point to action and horror
        games.
    --  Sportswalk: The Sportswalk has an exciting outside-the-stadium feel with
        instant major league sports scores, headlines and highlights, ample
        space for sports-themed games and provides direct travel points to
        sports-related games.
    --  Adventure District: The Adventure District drops you in a lush island
        jungle with an air of mystery, hidden treasure and discovery, where
        players will be able to launch directly into adventure-themed games.
    --  Pier Park: A waterfront boardwalk leads players to carnival, puzzle,
        outdoor and arcade games. Take a ride on the Pier Park Ferris wheel or
        visit the arcade for some bright entertainment.

Also planned to be released this fall as a separate core client upgrade is a revamp of the underlying user experience in PlayStation Home.  This update will deliver a more streamlined experience upon login with customized tracks for new, returning and regular PlayStation Home users, minimizing the time it takes for players to get into games.

PlayStation pioneered new ground in interactive entertainment with the launch of PlayStation Home in December 2008. PlayStation Home has since evolved beyond a social network into a true social game platform:

    --  PlayStation Home has been used by over 23 million users worldwide. (WW)
    --  The average time spent in the Home platform is 70 minutes per session
        (SCEA)
    --  Over 230 games ready-to-play (SCEA)
    --  Over 9,000 virtual items (SCEA)
    --  Over 65 spaces (SCEA)
    --  Over 600 community events (SCEA)
    --  Over 35 partners (SCEA)
    --  Total Game Integration: Total Game Integration extends the game
        experience for players of Blu-ray Disc(TM) or PlayStation Network games
        to PlayStation Home.  The first Total Game Integration was introduced in
        January 2011, where players in PlayStation Home could complete a series
        of mini-games to earn unlock points for Killzone 3 multiplayer.  Total
        Game Integration for Deep Silver's Dead Island(TM) is available now in
        PlayStation Home's Central Plaza.

For additional information about PlayStation Home's new core experience, please visit: http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-home/homedetail/.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, 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 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.

"PlayStation"  and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" and the Home design are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585, Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, or Karen Spearrin, +1-650-655-6024, Karen_Spearrin@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Web Site: http://www.us.playstation.com

Square Enix Announces Critically Acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution is in Stores Now!

-The Human Revolution Begins in the Americas-

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announces DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION(TM) is now available at retailers.

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The return of one of the most revered video game franchises of all time, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is an action RPG that offers open-ended, hybrid gameplay. The game is playable today on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC platforms, Steam®, and OnLive®.

"With the release of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, Eidos-Montreal has reached a huge milestone in the development and delivery of our first game," said Stephane D'Astous, general manager of Eidos-Montreal. "We could not be more proud of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION and are incredibly excited for gamers to finally be able to experience this captivating story and unique, unparalleled gameplay."

Already receiving critical acclaim, including a score of 94 out of 100 from PC Gamer magazine, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION offers players multiple and vastly different ways to play. Challenging the foundations of gaming, this video game provides an immersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence. DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION weaves a deeply emotive and captivating story, taking place in the year 2027 - a time of great innovation in neuroprosthetics, but also a time of chaos, conspiracy and a new social divide. Gamers play as Adam Jensen, a man cybernetically augmented against his own choice, who finds himself in the middle of a mysterious, global plot to which he holds the key.

KEY FEATURES

    --  A legend reborn: DEUS EX® makes its much-anticipated return delivering
        players an unmatched gaming experience
    --  Ultimate fusion of action and role-play: A unique combination of
        action-packed close-quarter takedowns and intense shooting, offering a
        vast array of augmentations and upgrades for the many weapons at your
        disposal
    --  Multi-solution structure: Choose how to accomplish each mission using
        combat, hacking, stealth or social mode to create a customized
        experience to suit any gaming style
    --  Choice and consequence: Live in a reactive world in which a multitude of
        approaches, paths, and tools are at the player's disposal - each choice
        resulting in a consequence that affects the game dynamics and story
    --  Diverse customization: Engage in combat and challenges, utilizing deep,
        specialized character augmentations and weapon upgrades
    --  Unique visual design: Become immersed in a Cyber Renaissance setting
        that masterfully blends near future and Renaissance era styles
    --  Explore the world: Traverse numerous locales across the globe - each
        with its own distinct art direction - in Adam's search to uncover a
        worldwide conspiracy

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is available in standard and limited Augmented editions. The Augmented Edition features a bevy of content, including:

    --  Exclusive bonus DVD featuring a 44-minute "making of" special, game
        soundtrack, motion-comic (adapted from DC's official series), the E3
        trailer and animated storyboard
    --  40-page art book

Purchasers of the PC retail packaged version of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION will be entitled to a free OnLive digital copy of the game giving them unprecedented freedom at an exceptional value. Owners of the game will be able to play not only on their home gaming PC, but also on nearly any PC or Mac® computer--as well as TVs with the OnLive Game System and, in the future, on iPad® and Android tablets--by simply signing in to the OnLive Game Service.

For more information about DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION visit http://www.deusex.com and join the human revolution at http://www.facebook.com/DeusEx. To purchase officially licensed DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION clothing and accessories, visit: http://www.deusex-store.com.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na/.

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION © 2011 SQUARE ENIX, LTD. DEUS EX, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION. DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. STEAM is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation. OnLive is a registered trademark of OnLive, Inc. iPad and MAC are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

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CONTACT: Justin Kranzl, Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com

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McGraw-Hill Education Professional Development Launches Affordable Online Training for Teachers

Interactive Professional Development Workshops and Resources are Accessible Anywhere and Use Engaging Multimedia to Increase Teacher Effectiveness

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --McGraw-Hill Education is offering to teachers nationwide a new series of online, media-rich professional development programs. The Gibson Hasbrouck Online Workshops offer teachers high quality professional training resources, which cover key issues including differentiated instruction, managing behavior and Response to Invention (RtI).

"The McGraw-Hill Professional Development (MHPD) workshops have the potential to transform classroom practice by providing teachers with the easy-to-access training programs they demand," said Beth McBride, vice president of MHPD and School Custom Solutions.  "The online workshops are an affordable alternative to conventional onsite sessions, which is so important at a time when budgets and resources are already spread so thin."

The MHPD online workshops feature the work of renowned education authors Vicki Gibson, Ph.D. and Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D., who have partnered with McGraw-Hill to develop e-learning modules for teachers. The modules are interactive, video-rich, and accessible at all times through the McGraw-Hill ConnectEd platform.  The workshops are designed for teachers who experience real challenges in the classroom and need practical implementation strategies that transform classroom practice. 

With Common Core State Standards just around the corner, teachers must prepare for an increasingly collaborative classroom, one in which students build foundational communication skills. These workshops develop an understanding of the instructional routines and procedures needed to create an environment focused on collaborative communication.

The MHPD workshops offer a cost-effective alternative to onsite professional development that features an engaging experience using video clips, demonstrations, animations, and online practice activities - all aimed at increasing teacher effectiveness and driving overall student achievement.

Teacher and administrators taking the workshops are invited to join the Gibson Hasbrouck online community on Edmodo.com, the free social networking site developed exclusively for teachers, students, and schools. This McGraw-Hill community connects teachers and administrators to Gibson Hasbrouck associates and provides a venue for them to share ideas and strategies with other educators implementing the workshop techniques.

The Gibson Hasbrouck Workshops, available this fall, can also be delivered as on-site professional development through the McGraw-Hill Center for Comprehensive School Improvement.

For more information about Gibson Hasbrouck Online Workshops, visit

http://www.mhpdonline.com/gibsonhasbrouck/index.html.

To learn more about McGraw-Hill's complete professional development offerings, visit

http://www.mhpdonline.com

About McGraw-Hill School Education

McGraw-Hill School Education, a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading global innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for K-12 education markets, offering traditional and digital instructional, assessment, and reference content and tools for teachers and students. McGraw-Hill School Education addresses critical areas in primary and secondary education through Learning Solutions Centers focused on improving student learning outcomes and promoting digital innovation in literacy, STEM, college and career readiness, and intervention and special needs education. All of McGraw-Hill's content for elementary schools and secondary schools is available in digital form. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com.

Contact:
Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
(212) 904-3214
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

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SmrtGuard Removes Fee for Personal Guardian for BlackBerry App; Innovative One-Push Emergency Alert App Increases Personal Safety and Security

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A smartphone application that turns BlackBerry devices into a one-push panic button is now available as a free application courtesy of SmrtGuard, a mobile security company offering the most comprehensive suite of data, device and personal protection services for Android, BlackBerry and Apple devices.

The Personal Guardian app was previously available for $19.99 including lifetime access to the Personal Guardian web portal. Once installed and configured on a BlackBerry device, a three-second (configurable) touch of a convenience key allows the phone to silently trigger an emergency call to 911 or any other number as well as send an email, text message or Twitter message - complete with GPS location tracking information - asking for help.

"Personal Guardian for BlackBerry is a small but important part of our SmrtGuard mobile protection suite," said Robert Kao, founder and chief technology officer of SmrtGuard. "Many BlackBerry users asked us to reduce or eliminate the cost and we decided that our customers were right - Personal Guardian is a potentially life-saving, peace of mind application that needs to be free and broadly distributed without commercial gain."

Consumer comments on the Personal Guardian application include:

Sharon Loper, Lakewood, Colo.:  "Another personal favorite feature is the Personal Guardian. Since I've had my baby, I've been kind of paranoid with our safety. Personal Guardian helps keep my mind at ease."

Audris P. Umel, Manila, Philippines: "The feature I love the most is the Personal Guardian, which enables me to send emergency signals (via email, sms and call) by just holding the convenience key. I feel more secure because of this feature, especially since I've been a magnet to traffic accidents for the past few weeks. Thank you in advance, SmrtGuard, because someday you may just save my life (and many other people's lives)."

Hundreds of thousands of consumers are already using Personal Guardian.  Downloads of the app - as well as the complete SmrtGuard mobile protection suite - are available from http://www.smrtguard.com/personal-guardian.

In addition to Personal Guardian for BlackBerry, the more comprehensive SmrtGuard Pro Suite is available for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry phones.  Depending on the platform, the SmrtGuard Pro Suite also includes mobile anti-virus and anti-spam, wireless data backup and restore, remote data wipe, remote GPS tracking and phone locator, call blocker and other features.

For more information about SmrtGuard's Personal Guardian for BlackBerry application, visit http://www.smrtguard.com/personal-guardian/.

About SmrtGuard

SmrtGuard (http://www.SmrtGuard.com) is a mobile security software company that provides the most comprehensive suite of data, device and personal protection services for consumers and small business customers using Android, BlackBerry and Apple smartphones and tablets.  Key features include wireless backup and data restore, device tracking and wiping, anti-spam, anti-virus malware protection, call and message blocking, privacy, identity management and more. SmrtGuard has been named by AlwaysOn to the OnMobile 100, the top 100 companies that are transforming the mobile space. For more information about SmrtGuard please visit http://www.smrtguard.com.

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CONTACT: Savannah Tikotsky, +1-212-808-4903, or Henry Feintuch, +1-212-808-4901, both of Feintuch Communications, smrtguard@feintuchpr.com

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

IBM Helps Business Partners Reach New Markets With Netezza Appliances

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitalizing on the successful integration of its Netezza acquisition, IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched a global initiative to help its Business Partners expand their analytics portfolio with IBM Netezza appliances. The initiative includes sales, marketing, and technical resources to make it easier for partners to market and sell Netezza into industries with strong demand for business analytics such as financial services, healthcare, and energy and utilities.

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Netezza appliances are an attractive entry point into business analytics for IBM partners. Unlike competing appliances, Netezza can be up and running in 24 hours and analyze petabytes of data significantly faster at a lower cost per terabyte.  The simplicity and ease-of-use of Netezza allows partners to quickly place analytics directly into the hands of business users within every department of a client's organization including sales, marketing, product development and human resources.

With today's news, IBM partners can help credit-qualified clients finance Netezza appliances through IBM Global Financing with fast approvals on zero percent financing for 12 months. Clients can also take advantage of flexible payment options and terms including competitive 24 and 36-month rates with options that let them match payments to anticipated cash flow. Credit-qualified IBM partners in North America can take advantage of a new 24-month lease to place Netezza inside their data centers for demonstration, development, testing and training purposes.*

"Netezza appliances provide IBM resellers, systems integrators and independent software vendors with a unique opportunity to grow their business," said Arvind Krishna, general manager, IBM Information Management. "Business analytics is going mainstream and IBM's goal is to arm its partners with the right skills and support to help our clients take advantage of this trend.  These resources are geared to make it easy for our partners to quickly infuse Netezza into their business model."

Netezza Resources for Partners

    --  Global Skills Bootcamps: IBM partners have access to more than a dozen
        no-charge skills bootcamps to gain hands-on training on how to set up,
        manage and maintain Netezza appliances. These four day bootcamps cover
        both technical and business best practices and participants can earn
        mastery certification upon completion of the course. Bootcamps are
        scheduled at client sites and IBM locations in key markets including the
        United States, United Kingdom, Australia, China, Malaysia, Taiwan,
        Argentina, Columbia, Belgium and Poland. Additional markets will be
        scheduled throughout the year.

    --  Proofs of Concepts: IBM partners can bring clients into any of IBM's
        global network of 40 Innovation Centers to test Netezza appliances.
        Partners can also build and optimize a new generation of business
        analytics applications to run on top of Netezza appliances.

    --  Software Value Plus (SVP): On October 1, qualified IBM partners can
        become authorized to resell Netezza appliances under the Software Value
        Plus program. SVP is IBM's authorized distribution model which offers
        partners the potential to maximize profits by reselling Netezza and
        other IBM products based on client needs and a partner's investment in
        skills. Authorization will help ensure that clients get the right
        technology, reduce the risk inherent in any deployment and increase
        return on investment. Benefits to partners can include incremental
        co-marketing funds to drive new leads, the use of a mark to distinguish
        partners from their competitors, joint go to market planning, and
        financial incentives rewarding industry solution sales.

    --  Software Value Incentive (SVI): On October 1, qualified IBM partners can
        earn fee based incentives for identifying new sales leads and actively
        engaging in Netezza sales. SVI rewards partners for their contribution
        throughout the sales process with a focus on midmarket opportunities.

IBM partner Fuzzy Logix is a predictive analytics software and services company that enables clients to embed analytics directly in their business processes, enterprise applications, mobile devices and Web services using in-database analytics that run inside the data warehouse. "Fuzzy Logix will use these resources from IBM to uncover global business opportunities and deliver higher value services to our clients," said Mike Upchurch, COO at Fuzzy Logix. "Our company has a long history of working with Netezza and our joint technologies are proven to help businesses quickly realize the benefits of analytics."

Netezza appliances are workload optimized systems based on IBM BladeCenter Technology. A workload optimized system is integrated hardware and software designed for industry-specific needs. Just as Netezza defined the data warehouse appliance market, IBM defined workload optimization with decades of experience building vertically integrated systems.

IBM partner Aginity specializes in reselling large databases and high-performance analytics to help clients turn their data into intelligent, profitable and actionable insight. "Aginity relies on IBM Netezza technology to help our clients bring big data and analytics together to create actionable and operational customer intelligence, especially in the retail and media industries," said Ted Westerheide, Chief Architect at Aginity. "We welcome IBM's extensive business analytics portfolio as we add depth to our offerings and expand into new markets."

On September 15, IBM will host a worldwide Webcast that details how IBM Business Partners can take advantage of these resources to market and sell Netezza appliances.  For more information on this and additional Netezza Webcasts for partners, visit: https://www-304.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/ContentHandler/swg_com_sfw_data_netezza_webinar.

For more information on IBM Global Financing, visit: http://www-03.ibm.com/financing/us/lifecycle/acquire/itsoftware.html.

For more information on IBM Netezza skills bootcamps, visit: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/im/IBM+Netezza+Bootcamp.

For more information on IBM Innovation Centers, visit: http://www.ibm.com/isv/spc.

* Additional terms and conditions may apply. IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates for credit-qualified clients and are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension or withdrawal without notice. Software financing is for one-time charge items only and is provided by means of a loan.

Contact:Payal Patel CudiaIBM508-382-8373ppcudia@us.ibm.com

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TI-Nspire CX Handheld from Texas Instruments Enables Math and Science Learning Wherever Students Go

Value of New Color-Display TI-Nspire CX Handheld Extends Beyond the Classroom

DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether they're in the classroom or library, studying at home or doing hands-on data collection in the field, students heading back to school with the new color-display TI-Nspire(TM) CX handheld can easily bring math and science concepts to life.

Many schools provide calculators for use in the math classroom for a few hours a week. Yet learning real-world math and science concepts can take place anytime, anywhere when students have access to their own interactive learning tools such as the new color-display TI-Nspire CX handheld. Using the TI-Nspire(TM) Student Software, which is included with a retail purchase of the TI-Nspire CX handheld, students can work either on the handheld or work on exercises on their PC or Mac® computer at home.

Research(1) indicates that students tend do better in math when they use a graphing calculator both in class and at home. Research(2) also indicates that the more students use graphing calculators during instruction, the higher they tend to score on tests.

The TI-Nspire CX handheld is permitted for use SAT*, AP*, PSAT/NSMQT*, IB®, and ACT® college entrance exams, as well as many state standardized tests. Students can even download sample SAT and ACT test questions for practice.

Students can also use their TI-Nspire handheld in science class whether in the classroom, the lab or the field. Using TI-Nspire handheld or Student Software version 3.0, students can collect rich, real-world data using the TI-Nspire Lab Cradle and more than 60 data collection sensors. The TI-Nspire Lab Cradle and data collection sensors are science classroom equipment purchased by schools.

Owning a TI-Nspire CX handheld is an investment that students can use from middle school through high school and college for both math and science courses.

"It's really helpful for me to have a TI-Nspire calculator at home so I can move at my own pace," said Tina Liu, who recently graduated from Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio. "For example, the teacher will do something in class and perhaps move slower or faster than I go. When I go home with my own calculator and the document we used in class, I can look over stuff I didn't understand before or move faster on parts I understood but other students didn't."

Jon Michael Valantine, who also recently attended Fitch High School, agrees. "It's really nice to be able to take the calculator home. You can get documents off of the class web site or you can share documents with other students. It's great just being able to have the same technology at home while you do your homework or study for the test."

Both Liu and Valantine studied math with TI-Nspire technology throughout their high school careers, and both participated in the first classroom pilot of the TI-Nspire CX handheld.

The new TI-Nspire CX handheld, with its 16-bit, 320 x 240 pixel, high-resolution color display, helps students better visualize formulas and scientific equations; interpret data, charts and graphics; and view full-color images and animations to highlight concepts and deepen understanding. The TI-Nspire CX handheld's ability to show multiple representations of a math activity using color enhances students' connections to key ideas as they view and analyze their work side-by-side as an equation, table, graph or text problem.

For a list of retailers where TI-Nspire products are available for the back-to-school 2011, visit http://education.ti.com/us/purchase. For more information on TI-Nspire CX handhelds and the full line of TI-Nspire technology and resources, visit http://education.ti.com/tinspire.

About Texas Instruments

Education Technology, a business unit of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore mathematics and science interactively. TI's products and services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which shows that the use of graphing calculators helps improve the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward mathematics. For more information, visit education.ti.com.

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit ti.com.

*SAT and AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse these products. PSAT/NSMQT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, neither of which was involved in the production of, nor do they endorse these products. Visit http://www.collegeboard.com/ for more information. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse these products. IB is a registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate Organization, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse these products. Policies are subject to change.

Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

(1) Center for Technology in Learning (2007), "Why is having access to portable handheld devices in a teacher's own math classroom better than going to an ICT suite?" Research Note 11, Menlo Park, CA

(2) Heller, Curtis et a, 2005

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CONTACT: Lynn Windle, Media Relations Manager of Texas Instruments, +1-972-917-2668, lwindle@ti.com; or Kim Novino of Bridgeman Communications, +1-617-742-7270, kim@bridgeman.com, for Texas Instruments

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

ZipRealty Introduces Rich New Features to its Android App

New features include all available MLS listings of homes for sale, complete home data, unique action bar, cross-platform synchronization and Facebook Connect

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ZipRealty, (http://www.ziprealty.com; NASDAQ: ZIPR), the nationally-ranked, full-service real estate brokerage powered by proprietary technology and effective online marketing, announced today the introduction of a rich new feature set for its free mobile real estate application for Android OS devices. The new and improved ZipRealty for Android application is available for download now via the Google Android Market and the Amazon App Store for Android.

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The ZipRealty for Android application provides a reliable, high-quality, on-the-go mobile real estate search that allows users to sync up their home search wherever they are, and search for homes in over 5,000 cities and neighborhoods in the 23 major U.S. metro areas that ZipRealty serves.

New features within the ZipRealty for Android application include:

    --  All available MLS listings of homes 'for sale' and more complete MLS
        data on each home
    --  An action bar that enables users to easily request a visit, ask a
        question, contact their ZipRealty agent, and save any home they are
        interested in from every home details screen within the app
    --  Cross-platform synchronization: any homes saved are now synced with each
        user's ZipRealty website account and vice versa allowing users to sync
        up their search wherever they are
    --  The option to log in using Facebook Connect
    --  Share home details with friends and family via Facebook or email
    --  Home estimates from HomeGain and eppraisal from each home details screen
    --  Create a ZipRealty account from within the app
    --  Upgraded, visually rich map search results with embedded 'for sale' and
        recently sold prices

"Providing a high-quality mobile app that mirrors the same excellent user experience our customers have on our website is important because the home buying process is extensively a mobile one - driving streets, touring open houses, walking neighborhoods, and looking at schools," said Lanny Baker, CEO of ZipRealty. "The real killer app, however, lies in the combination of our local, knowledgeable real estate agents and our technology."

The ZipRealty iOS and Android mobile applications have been downloaded over one million times since their initial launch in December 2009 and March 2010, respectively. ZipRealty applications are consistently ranked among the top 10 real estate apps in both the Apple App Store and Google Android Market. According to a recent report by Gartner Research, the projected market growth for Android devices is expected to jump from 38.5 percent in 2011 to 48.8 percent in 2015, or 539.3 million Android devices worldwide.

Additional information and screenshots of the application may be found on the ZipRealty website at http://www.ziprealty.com/android.

About ZipRealty, Inc.

ZipRealty is a leading full-service residential real estate brokerage focused on finding better, faster ways to connect clients with the information, tools and professional services they value to complete their residential real estate transactions. The Company serves its clients through its combination of a leading online presence, robust proprietary technology and knowledgeable local real estate professionals in the field. The Company's award-winning, user-friendly website and mobile applications give its clients on-the-go access to comprehensive local Multiple Listing Services home listings data, as well as other relevant market and neighborhood information and tools. The Company's proprietary technology, including its agent productivity platform, helps increase the efficiency of real estate agents while reducing customer acquisition and management costs, allowing the Company to invest in making its value proposition differentiated and more attractive to both clients and agents. Founded in 1999, the Company operates in 23 major markets in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Company also has referral arrangements with third-party brokerages in two markets where it does not conduct its own brokerage operations. For more information on ZipRealty, visit http://www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800-CALL-ZIP.

    Media Contacts:
    Mindy M. Hull                     Ginny Cain
    Mercury Global Partners for
     ZipRealty                        Mercury Global Partners for ZipRealty
    Tel. +1 415 889 9977              Tel. + 1 510 918 0331
    mindy@mercuryglobalpartners.com   ginny@mercuryglobalpartners.com

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Legal Talk Network Releases Sensei's Digital Detectives Podcast: "E-Discovery Without the High Price Tag"

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal Talk Network has released the latest edition of Sensei's Digital Detectives podcast, entitled "E-Discovery Without the High Price Tag."  Podcasters Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei's President and Vice President, welcome Bill Gallivan, a founder and executive of Gallivan, Gallivan and O'Melia, a West Coast company best known for its Digital WarRoom e-discovery platform.

Mr. Gallivan talks about avoiding the high cost of e-discovery, trends that are driving costs down, GGO's Digital WarRoom platform and the high demand  for accessible, affordable tools. Ms. Nelson noted, "We've had very good feedback about the Digital WarRoom product - now it really is possible to conduct e-discovery in small and mid-sized cases for a sensible price."

You can listen to the podcast at http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/digital-detectives/2011/08/e-discovery-without-the-high-price-tag/

ABOUT SENSEI ENTERPRISES, INC.

Sensei Enterprises, Inc. is a nationally known computer forensics, security and information technology company. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Sensei combines legal expertise with high-level technical certifications to serve the technology needs of the legal and corporate communities. Sensei's principals are the co-authors of The Electronic Evidence and E-Discovery Handbook (2006, ABA) and speak and present on electronic evidence, information security and legal technology throughout the country. To learn more, please visit http://www.senseient.com.

For more information about this release, call Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. at 703-359-0700.

SOURCE  Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Old Town Alexandria

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

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Alexandria that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With access to AT&T's mobile broadband network, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.

Activation of the new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. In the past two years, AT&T has increased mobile broadband capacity by deploying  "carriers," or additional layers of capacity, at cell sites throughout Alexandria to more efficiently manage available spectrum.  These enhancements  are designed to improve quality, increase data speeds, and provide a better mobile broadband network experience. The company also installed two new in-building Distributed Antenna Systems to help manage wireless capacity more efficiently in heavily-trafficked areas and added 12 new cell sites in the area. From 2008 through 2010, AT&T invested more than $775 million in its Washington, DC area wireless and wireline networks. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Alexandria community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said J. Michael Schweder, President of AT&T's Mid-Atlantic states. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."

"We want you to have an extraordinary experience whether you are sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile on your AT&T device," said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. "Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. We're investing in a combination of technologies right here in Alexandria to meet these needs and provide an advanced mobile broadband experience for all our customers."

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Alexandria or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page. 

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

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. 

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

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

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Audrey Chang, On behalf of AT&T, +1-202-295-8779, Audrey.chang@harbourgrp.com

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

Local-Attorneys.com Expands National Platform to Find Attorneys

Lead Storm Media has expanded its user-friendly, advice-rich directory that provides national access to anyone needing to find attorneys. No legal need goes unmet in this easy-to-use, local-national hybrid directory.

GREENBELT, Md., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lead Storm Media has expanded its user-friendly, advice-rich directory that provides national access to anyone needing to find attorneys. No legal need goes unmet in this easy-to-use, local-national hybrid directory.

While some sites that claim to help visitors find attorneys say that they offer a national base of legal help for all situations, the comprehensive nature of Local-Attorneys.com is unprecedented. Any web searcher can find legal help they need from two main sources. The site features a free consultation connection tool for users to fill out their contact info and receive a phone call from an attorney and it also offers a list of attorneys currently practicing law within every legal field-from personal injury, divorce, criminal defense, medical malpractice, intellectual property, real estate, taxation, worker's compensation, civil rights and more. In the case that legal assistance is necessary, then Local-Attorneys.com can help make the connection to get results. Beyond finding attorneys offering free legal case evaluations, Local-Attorneys.com offers an information portal that can answer common questions such as how to get out of a traffic violation and an overview of common tax problems.

"With updated articles and news on legal issues and laws, Local-Attorneys users are also able to request free consultations from local law firms who specialize in every type of law. Find the representation you deserve for your upcoming legal case." says site owner Tony Scuderi. Local-Attorneys.com serves all 50 states and more than 20 arenas of legal help.

Attorneys hoping to list their services on the website can fill out a simple form for their firm to be considered. After a one-time fee, a lifetime listing for any approved business is published in the directory. The evaluation takes about two to four business days. The process for users to find attorneys is an instant, real-time application.

About The Company

Lead Storm Media offers legal marketing solutions to firms needing online, local lead generation via geo-targeted keyword ranking. For more information about a law firm listing on Local-Attorneys.com or legal internet marketing solutions, visit http://www.local-attorneys.com/add/.

SOURCE  Lead Storm Media

Lead Storm Media

CONTACT: Tony Scuderi of Lead Storm Media, +1-301-466-9617, http://www.leadstormmedia.com

Web Site: http://www.local-attorneys.com

United Airlines Launches Paperless Flight Deck With iPad

FIRST NETWORK CARRIER TO INTRODUCE PAPERLESS AERONAUTICAL NAVIGATION CHARTS; MOVE ENHANCES EFFICIENCY, SAVES FUEL, IMPROVES SAFETY

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that it is converting to paperless flight decks and deploying 11,000 iPads to all United and Continental pilots. The electronic flight bags (EFB) replace paper flight manuals, and as a first for major network carriers, provide pilots with paperless aeronautical navigational charts through an iPad app. Distribution of iPads began earlier this month, and all pilots will have them by year end. 

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"The paperless flight deck represents the next generation of flying," said Captain Fred Abbott, United's senior vice president of flight operations. "The introduction of iPads ensures our pilots have essential and real-time information at their fingertips at all times throughout the flight."

Navigational Charting App Breaks New Ground

The iPads are loaded with Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck, the industry's premier app featuring interactive, data-driven enroute navigation information and worldwide geo-referenced terminal charts. The enhanced full-color, high-quality information display ensures the right information is displayed at the right time.

"We are proud to partner with United Airlines on a project of this magnitude with Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck," said Mark Van Tine, president and CEO of Jeppesen. "Jeppesen and United share a long and storied history that includes development of numerous innovations for the aviation industry. We look forward to continuing this partnership in integrating our digital mobile solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs and optimize operations."   

Saving 16 Million Sheets of Paper and 326,000 Gallons of Jet Fuel a Year

Each iPad, which weighs less than 1.5 pounds, will replace approximately 38 pounds of paper operating manuals, navigation charts, reference handbooks, flight checklists, logbooks and weather information in a pilot's flight bag. A conventional flight bag full of paper materials contains an average of 12,000 sheets of paper per pilot. The green benefits of moving to EFBs are two-fold--it significantly reduces paper use and printing, and, in turn, reduces fuel consumption. The airline projects EFBs will save nearly 16 million sheets of paper a year which is equivalent to more than 1,900 trees not cut down. Saving 326,000 gallons of jet fuel a year reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 3,208 metric tons.

iPad Improves Efficiency and Safety

With iPad, pilots are able to quickly and efficiently access reference material without having to thumb through thousands of sheets of paper and reduce clutter on the flight deck. United and Continental pilots' work will be streamlined as they can immediately download updates on iPad to their electronic flight materials, rather than waiting for paper updates to be printed and distributed. In addition, by eliminating bulky flight bags loaded with paper, pilots will have less to lift and carry through airports and onboard the aircraft, reducing the risk of injury while on duty.

High-resolution images of United pilots using the iPad in the flight deck are available for download at UnitedContinentalHoldings.com > Media Center > Media Downloads.

About United Continental Holdings, Inc.

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate an average of 5,765 flights a day to 377 airports on six continents from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,185 airports in 185 countries. United and Continental's more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to UnitedContinentalHoldings.com. For more information about the airlines, see united.com and continental.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook.

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CONTACT: Worldwide Media Relations of United Continental Holdings, Inc., +1-312-997-8640, media.relations@united.com, or +1-713-324-5080, media.relations@coair.com

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

Meraki Expands Cloud Managed AP Portfolio, Modernizing Outdoor Wireless Networks

Meraki Introduces MR62 and MR66 Wireless APs, Allowing Integrated Management, Security, and Performance to Outdoor Networks

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Meraki, the leader in Cloud Networking, today introduced two new outdoor 802.11n cloud controlled wireless access points (APs), bringing a new generation of integrated management, security, and performance to WiFi networks in harsh outdoor and industrial indoor environments.

Designed for Dense, Harsh Outdoor and Industrial Indoor WiFi Networks

The Meraki MR62 and MR66 are designed for the challenges of modern outdoor wireless LANs, including high client density, insecure devices, bandwidth-intensive applications, rugged conditions and limited Ethernet cabling. Key features include:

    --  Powerful radio platform: up to 600 Mbps throughput, Gigabit Ethernet
        ports (802.3af PoE compatible), and extra CPU and memory to handle over
        100 clients per AP
    --  Layer 7 Application Traffic Shaping to throttle apps like BitTorrent
        while prioritizing voice and video
    --  Ultra-high performance, self-healing mesh routing for hard-to-wire areas
        and point-to-point links
    --  Built-in network access control (NAC) to secure the network from viruses
        and intrusion
    --  Water and dust sealed ruggedized enclosure

The MR66 features two concurrent radios, with speeds up to 600 Mbps for the most demanding environments. The single-radio MR62, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, is designed for value-oriented outdoor WLANs. Both access points feature a sleek, attractive industrial design and include a complete mounting kit.

Complete Enterprise Management and Security Features

Historically, outdoor wireless APs have lacked the capacity, management and security sophistication of their indoor counterparts. The MR62 and MR66 break from this tradition, providing complete enterprise-class centralized management and security out of the box without sacrificing performance. Cloud-based centralized management enables customers to rapidly deploy outdoor networks of any size. Meraki's integrated security features, including a stateful policy firewall, application firewall, and rogue AP detection, enable PCI and HIPAA-compliant outdoor WLANs without an overlay wireless security system - making the MR62 and MR66 perfect for outdoor courtyards in hospitals or retail spaces.

Selected for 2011 Monterey Jazz Festival, will connect tens of thousands of attendees

The MR66 has been selected for the upcoming Monterey Jazz Festival, one of the world's largest jazz festivals, which starts September 16th in Monterey, CA. Tens of thousands of fans at the 20-acre Monterey Fairgrounds will connect to the WiFi network from iPads and smartphones to access festival information, stream audio feeds, and share photos throughout the three-day event.

The Alvarez Technology Group, who is responsible for the festival's network, beta-tested the MR66. "We know there will be huge capacity requirements at the festival," said Luis Alvarez, President and CEO of Alvarez Technology Group. "The MR66 was designed for capacity, and it has proven capable of supporting large numbers of clients and bandwidth-intensive applications. And thanks to the Meraki Cloud Controller, the MR66 self-provisions and self-optimizes, making deployment a snap."

The MR62 (list price $699) and MR66 (list price $1299) are available for immediate order through Meraki authorized resellers.

About Meraki

Meraki is the leader in Cloud Networking. 100% cloud-based from day one, Meraki's architecture delivers out-of-the-box security, scalability, and management to enterprise networks. Meraki has been deployed in over 18,000 customer networks worldwide, including Stanford University, British Telecom, Burger King, Starbucks, and M.I.T. Gartner named Meraki a Visionary in its 2011 Magic Quadrant for Wireless LAN, and Meraki won Techworld's Wireless and Mobility Product of the Year. Meraki is located in San Francisco, California, and is funded in part by Sequoia Capital and Google. For more information, visit http://meraki.com.

SOURCE  Meraki

Meraki

CONTACT: Kiren Sekar, Director of Marketing, Meraki, Inc, +1-415-632-5800, pr@meraki.com; or Julie Tangen, Kulesa Faul, +1-831-425-1083, Julie@kulesafaul.com, for Meraki, Inc

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

Future Simple's PipeJump Helps Small Businesses Visualize Their Sales Pipeline with Google Apps and Twitter Integrations

Designed For Companies Of 100 Employees Or Fewer, PipeJump Brings Simplicity To Managing Sales And Contacts

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Simple, a provider of small business solutions, announced today Google Apps and Twitter integrations with its simple CRM and sales pipeline application PipeJump.  PipeJump allows small businesses to create, manage and visualize their sales pipeline through a simple, drag and drop interface that maps the entire sale process.  Google Apps and Twitter integrations allow companies to manage their pipeline from the applications they use, and gain insight into customers and their needs.

"As a small business owner I need simple applications that I can use immediately to manage my sales prospects," said David Phillips, chief marketing advocate, ONE Marketing Resource.  "With PipeJump, I can add a lead in seconds, manage the entire sales process, and get an accurate picture of my sales pipeline.  It's a view into my business that I've never had before.  This helps me focus my efforts and win more deals."

Thousands of companies are leveraging PipeJump to manage their sales pipeline.  PipeJump allows any small business owner, sales representative or business development executive, to easily see, manage, and report on their entire sales pipeline.  No more complicated forms, consultant customization, insignificant reporting and ever-increasing license fees. New features in PipeJump include:

    --  Google Apps integration - Create and manage new sales opportunities
        directly from your Google Applications.
    --  Twitter integration - Automatic updates of prospect profiles with most
        recent tweets.
    --  Email Dropbox - Forward all your prospect email communications to
        PipeJump and they are tracked in each lead record.
    --  Smart tags - Add keywords to easily sort through deals and contacts and
        produce insightful reports.

"Small business software has missed the mark on meeting the needs of the 27 million small businesses in the U.S.," said Uzi Shmilovici, CEO, Future Simple.  "It needs to be rebuilt from the ground up to be powerful yet simple to use, so small businesses can focus on growing the business rather than wasting time managing their software.  Future Simple is dedicated to building these solutions to this under-served market."

Pricing

Starting at $14 per month after a 30 day free trial.

About Future Simple

Founded in 2009, Future Simple builds simple software for small businesses to help them grow and thrive.  Its flagship product PipeJump, helps companies visualize their sales pipeline through a simple sales tracking application.  QuoteBase delivers a simple tool that speeds up online quote creation. Together the applications help businesses with fewer than 100 employees manage their sales from lead to cash. With thousands of customers, Future Simple is changing the way small businesses use software to grow and thrive.  For more information visit http://www.futuresimple.com.

SOURCE  Future Simple

Future Simple

CONTACT: Kristi Kilpatrick of StrategicLee, Inc., +1-650-302-6404, kristi@strategiclee.com, for Future Simple

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

Vocalocity and Aptela Merge to Create Fastest-Growing Hosted Communications Provider Devoted to Small Business

ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocalocity, the leading cloud-based phone service for small business, today announced a merger with fellow hosted communications provider Aptela.  With the addition of Aptela customers, Vocalocity's customer base has grown more than 30 percent - making it the fastest-growing hosted communications service today devoted solely to small business needs.

"This merger opens up many new opportunities for Vocalocity," said Wain Kellum, CEO of Vocalocity.  "Aptela employs some of the best people in the industry and has great technology.  Putting our two companies together benefits both customer bases and gives us additional scale.  Our larger scale accelerates our efforts to have the highest quality, most beneficial phone system in the cloud for small businesses.  Together, we'll be able to serve our customers better and with increased innovation."

The combined company now has nearly 100,000 network endpoints and is approaching 15,000 accounts. Vocalocity averages eight phones or terminal devices per account. Financial terms of the deal between the two private companies were not disclosed.

"Aptela is recognized as an innovative leader in cloud communications and we are excited to be part of Vocalocity," said Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya, co-founder and CTO of Aptela.  "Once we realized that Aptela and Vocalocity had similar strategies, it was clear that the combination would allow us to accelerate our pace of innovation and simultaneously improve our ability to grow - two key factors in our progression to clear market leadership.  I am very pleased to be part of the team."

Within the past year, Vocalocity was named to Inc. magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing companies.  Aptela was cited by Deloitte for three years running as a member of the Technology Fast 500 and was recently recognized with the 2010 Unified Communications magazine Product of the Year Award.

To learn more about how a Vocalocity cloud-based business phone system can help your business do more for less, visit http://www.vocalocity.com or call 877-VOCALOCITY today.

About Vocalocity

Vocalocity is a cloud-based voice solutions provider with services and support especially tuned to help small businesses grow.  Vocalocity ensures higher quality conversations through proprietary technology that differentiates its service from traditional VoIP providers.  With cloud-based connectivity, businesses can work from anywhere while enjoying features that deliver large enterprise visibility and functionality.  Vocalocity serves nearly 15,000 customers through U.S.-based call centers and provides features at half the traditional costs while never requiring a contract.  The privately held company is based in Atlanta and was founded in 2005. 

SOURCE  Vocalocity

Vocalocity

CONTACT: Tony Carter, +1-404-316-0201, or David Rubinger, +1-404-502-1240, media@vocalocity.com

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

Companies Prioritize Business Intelligence, Collaboration Tools for Application Integration

Facebook Most Sought After Social Media Data

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- -SnapLogic, the cloud connection company, today released its 2011 report on Application Connection Priorities. As organizations strive to become more intelligent, adaptive and responsive by improving information access, decision-making and business processes, the integration of key enterprise applications and data sources has become an integral business priority. Based on a study of over 100 IT executives, the 2011 Application Connection Priorities report reviews the most urgent application connection needs and challenges facing businesses today.

According to the study, companies prioritize connectivity with Business Intelligence & Analytics applications as well as Productivity & Collaboration tools such as Google Apps, Box.net or Slideshare, over the next year. Businesses also increasingly recognize the importance of social media data, seeking connectivity with popular applications Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

"Businesses are inundated with data as they add more and more applications to their ecosystem and strive to listen to and engage with customers via social media channels - a trend that is only accelerating," said Gaurav Dhillon, CEO, SnapLogic. "The biggest challenge companies face is getting this lifeblood of data flowing effectively throughout the entire organization. The ability to make fast, easy connections between multiple applications has quickly become a business necessity."

Research Highlights:

    --  Almost 40 percent of all companies identified Business Intelligence &
        Analytics (39 percent) and Productivity & Collaboration (36 percent) as
        high priority applications to connect in the next year. Sales, Finance
        and Social Media round out the top five categories of applications
        businesses would most like to integrate.
    --  A third of all companies identified Facebook as the social media
        application they are most likely to integrate with marketing and
        customer support programs in the next year, over Twitter and LinkedIn.
        Only 22 percent of businesses are likely to integrate Twitter, while 20
        percent are likely to integrate LinkedIn. Fifteen percent of companies
        are likely to integrate the relatively new social media application,
        Google+.
    --  The number of companies deploying at least four SaaS applications will
        double over the next two years, to 33 percent. At the same time, the
        majority of companies expect enterprise data to grow by at least 25
        percent over the next 12 to 18 months. Many companies cite struggles
        with integration (45 percent) and data quality (40 percent) as the
        primary roadblocks to leveraging the full value of that data.
    --  Roughly half of all companies believe that better application
        connectivity would lead to enhanced time-to-market and competitiveness
        (50 percent) as well as better business decision-making (49 percent).
        Additionally, roughly 80 percent of companies believe it is important to
        have mobile access to monitor their IT ecosystems.

SnapLogic has already seen these connection priorities reflected amongst its own customer base. In the first half of 2011, the three most popular downloads from the SnapStore were Snaps for Twitter, Box.net and GoodData - reflecting an emphasis on connecting business intelligence, productivity and social media applications with enterprises' other applications in the cloud or on the ground.

Online Resources

    --  Download a copy of the 2011 Application Connection Trends report.
    --  Visit the SnapLogic Blog to read more about the survey and Snap download
        trends.
    --  Download Snaps at the SnapStore.
    --  Download a free trial of SnapLogic.

See SnapLogic in Action

    --  SnapLogic and its partners will be demonstrating integration solutions
        at Salesforce.com's Dreamforce '11, August 30 to September 2 in Booth
        509.

About SnapLogic

SnapLogic is the cloud connection company, intuitively snapping together any business application or Web service. SnapLogic's modern connection architecture delivers fast, smart data by integrating sources in the cloud and on the ground. SnapLogic was built on proven consumer Web standards that bring cloud speed, scale and ease to businesses. The company's Snaps - standardized containers that connect any kind of data - are available for instant download in the first of its kind SnapStore, where developers, system integrators, and independent software vendors can build and sell reusable application-specific connectors. Based in San Mateo, CA, SnapLogic is funded by leading venture investors, including Andreessen Horowitz. Follow SnapLogic on Twitter: @SnapLogic, and visit the SnapLogic blog.

SOURCE  SnapLogic

SnapLogic

CONTACT: Katherine Nellums, +1-415-321-2347, Katherine.nellums@lewispulse.com

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

One Giant Leap for Zombie-Kind on the Moon: Activision and Treyarch Launch Call of Duty®: Black Ops Rezurrection to Eradicate the Infestation

The Undead Onslaught Culminates With the All-New Level "Moon," Four Remastered Classic Zombies Maps, Enhanced Zombies Soundtrack and New Zombies Theme

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Call of Duty® gamers leave earth's atmosphere today with the release of Rezurrection, the fourth downloadable content pack on Xbox 360® for the best-selling first-person-shooter title, Call of Duty®: Black Ops.  Rezurrection's stellar payload features the never-before-seen Zombie frag-fest Moon, as well as four remastered levels from Zombies past, an enhanced Zombies soundtrack and new Moon theme.

Moon features outrageous new weapons, futuristic gear and hordes of low-gravity undead beasts, delivering Black Ops' most expansive, visceral, and otherworldly Zombies experience yet. Meanwhile, bolstered with the firepower and visual splendor of Black Ops, players can relive the nightmare of "Nacht der Untoten," escape the Zombie madness in the asylum of "Verruckt," battle back the undead Imperial Army of "Shi No Numa," and pull the plug on "Der Riese," the zombie factory that started it all.

"Our Zombies fans are so incredibly engaged with us in the ongoing development of the franchise, and we're excited to deliver them our first all-Zombies content package," said Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. "Rezurrection is Zombies nirvana, with four of our best Zombies experiences, topped off with the awesome, all-new level Moon."

Once Rezurrection is downloaded, Black Ops will make available a free Zombies soundtrack with three tracks never before available for purchase, and a free Moon theme.  For our fans who purchased the Black Ops Hardened or Prestige Editions and have already downloaded the Classic Zombie pack with re-mastered maps, the pack can be redownloaded to get Rezurrection with Moon; and Black Ops will make available the soundtrack and theme for free.

Additionally, the team at Treyarch has once again partnered with avid Call of Duty fans and rock superstars, Avenged Sevenfold, to feature their classic track, Nightmare, in the "Moon" level of the Rezurrection map pack.

To mark the release of Rezurrection and help kick off the first ever Call of Duty fan celebration, Call of Duty XP, this September 2-3, the team will host Double XP over the Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5th.

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language.  Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection is available first on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1200 Microsoft Points. Players who purchased the Call of Duty: Black Ops Hardened or Prestige Editions can download Rezurrection in its entirety for free. Free with the purchase of Rezurrection, the Zombie soundtrack and Moon theme must be downloaded separately.  For full details on download options and instructions please visit http://www.callofduty.com/intel/492 for complete instructions.

For additional Call of Duty updates and information, visit us on the web at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops, http://www.facebook.com/codblackops, and also via Twitter @Treyarch.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

Call of Duty and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Bianca Harzbecker, Publicist, Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-496-5290, bianca.harzbecker@activision.com

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

AgriCharts' Website Hosting Platform Enhances Clients' Growing Businesses

AgriCharts launches new websites for clients resulting in increased online traffic and brand recognition

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AgriCharts, the agricultural division of Barchart.com, Inc., which provides market data, agribusiness website hosting and technology solutions to the agricultural industry, announces the launch of a variety of new agribusiness website hosting relationships. As a result, the new clients have experienced improved productivity from AgriCharts' professional websites, while keeping them manageable for site administrators regardless of skill level.

"We use our clients' feedback to enhance our platform to fit their needs, which has resulted in improved productivity and better relations with the clients' own users," said Mark Haraburda, AgriCharts Managing Director. "Ongoing interactions with our clients are absolutely imperative, not only to maintain client relationships, but to also constantly enhance our product," added Haraburda.

The ability to build professional, yet manageable websites has left clients impressed with the efficiency of the AgriCharts platform. "When our company made the decision to set up a new site with AgriCharts, the process of constructing it from scratch seemed daunting. In reality, the process went smoothly, despite my limited website building skills.  Working with a pre-made demo site--which nearly encompassed everything we needed--left a minimal amount of customization work on our part," said Kevin R. Kjorsvik of Harrold Terminal, LLC. "The web building tools were logical and easy-to-use, and in the instances that I did need assistance, the technical support team at AgriCharts was available, knowledgeable and immediately completed tasks that I neither had the time for nor ability to accomplish," Kjorsvik added.

AgriCharts' strategy has been successful, leaving customers satisfied by the improved productivity of their growing businesses. "Since working with AgriCharts on our website, customer traffic has increased significantly. Customers, old and new alike, appreciate all of the information available to them with just a click-of-the-mouse. As the administrator of the site, I appreciate the ease at which I can enter or edit information. The customer service I have received has been phenomenal from the start," said Angie Maguire of Citizens LLC. "Overall, I am incredibly pleased with our transition to AgriCharts and look forward to working with AgriCharts for many years to come," added Maguire.

Some of AgriCharts' new clients include: American Ag Network (http://www.americanagnetwork.com), Agland Marketing (http://www.aglandmarketing.com), Cantril Feed & Grain (http://www.cantrilfeedgrain.com), Co-Alliance Energy and Agribusiness Solutions (http://www.co-alliance.com), Citizens LLC (http://www.citizenselevator.com), Decisive Farming (http://www.decisivefarming.com), Elmer Wood Company, Inc. (http://www.elmerwoodcompany.com), Exporter Elevator Company (http://www.exporterelevator.com), Harrold Terminal, LLC (http://www.harroldterminal.com), Landcaster Farming (http://www.lancasterfarming.com), Long Leaf Trading Group (http://www.longleaftrading.com), Premium Feed & Grain (http://www.premiumfeedgrain.com), Swineweb.com (http://www.swineweb.com), and Washington Friends of Farms & Forests (http://www.wafriends.org).

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

About AgriCharts

AgriCharts, a division of Barchart.com, Inc. which provides market data solutions to the futures, equity and foreign exchange markets, provides agricultural information and technology services to the agricultural industry.  AgriCharts' services include agribusiness website hosting and management, market data and information, cash grain bid management, website content and real-time quote services. AgriCharts' goal is to provide successful market data, information and technology solutions to meet the requirements of today's agricultural industry.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100824/AGRICHARTSLOGO)

SOURCE  AgriCharts

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100824/AGRICHARTSLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AgriCharts

CONTACT: Mark Haraburda, Barchart.com, Inc./AgriCharts, +1-312-506-8705, haraburda@barchart.com

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

Cable & Wireless Communications - Revolutionizing Business Analytics With MediationZone(R) and Cloud Technology

STOCKHOLM, August 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Performing business analytics tasks that would normally require
thousands of dollars in investment can now be done for just a few cents.
Those are the findings in a recent briefing paper from Cable & Wireless
Communications.

    Cable & Wireless Communications, in partnership with DigitalRoute,
recently performed a proof of concept study that demonstrates how service
providers can achieve huge cost reductions for business analytics while
addressing security and privacy concerns.

    Cloud computing is about to revolutionize the business intelligence
market. Leveraging emerging open-source technologies and renting space on
servers can potentially provide powerful data mining at a fraction of the
cost of the established technologies. For service providers in particular,
this is becoming urgent with the large volumes of data generated from the
new mobile devices. Radically lowering the cost for data mining would enable
more sophisticated business intelligence solutions than ever before.

    By literally renting computers and storage only for when one needs it
and combining it with open-source technologies, analyzing large volumes of
data is suddenly within the reach of any organization. Not only does the
price change fundamentally, so does the capability to add additional
computing resources through configuration.

    The proof of concept performed by Cable and Wireless Communications
demonstrates how to use MediationZone and cloud technology to perform
business analytics on massive data volumes while maintaining stringent
requirements on security and data-privacy.

    A key element of the proof of concept was to demonstrate that analytics
can be carried out on data that has been made much less sensitive. This
involves a reversible process in which key personal information is replaced
with random data.

    "The first and perhaps most eye-catching result is the cost of
processing. Even after testing with billions of records, the bill ended up
less than a hundred dollars," said Birger Thorburn, CIO at Cable & Wireless
Communications.

    Cable & Wireless Communications will look at leveraging these
technologies to augment their business Intelligence systems. This will
enable them to store and analyze years of detailed data for the first time.

    "We are extremely pleased with the positive results from this study. It
once again confirms the almost endless number of opportunities that
MediationZone provides to reduce cost and increase efficiency," said Jan
Karlsson, CEO at DigitalRoute.

    About DigitalRoute

    DigitalRoute(R) is a Swedish independent software vendor delivering
market leading mediation and integration solutions to the global
telecommunications and data communications industry. DigitalRoute simplifies
service providers' data infrastructure, centralizing integration of IT and
communication networks. DigitalRoute technology for mediation, data
integration and policy control is deployed for 220 customers worldwide. For
more information, please visit http://www.digitalroute.com.

    About Cable & Wireless Communications

    Cable & Wireless Communications is a global, full-service communications
business. We operate leading telecommunications businesses through four
regional units - the Caribbean, Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands. Our
services include mobile, broadband and domestic and international fixed line
services in most of our markets as well as pay-TV, data centre and hosting,
carrier and managed service solutions. Our operations are focused on
providing our customers - consumers, businesses, governments - with
world-class service. We are the market leader in most products we offer and
territories we serve. For more information visit http://www.cwc.com.

   
    For more information, please contact:

    Digital RouteAB:
    Joakim Sahlgren
    Marketing Manager
    Skeppsbron 34, SE-111 30 Stockholm
    Phone: +46(0)10-7079-000
    Email: joakim.sahlgren@digitalroute.com

Source: DigitalRoute

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BuzzMob Launches New Location-Based, Mobile Social Networking Platform - Social Media for Real Life

BuzzMob is changing what it means to interact with the everyday world, integrating social media with live, localized experiences

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BuzzMob, a location-based mobile platform that brings social media communication to real-world places and events, announced today the launch and availability of its smartphone application.  Now on the iTunes Store, BuzzMob connects users within the same physical vicinity to talk, share tips, photos, rich media and receive exclusive content from within a GPS-defined digital network.

"BuzzMob is about revolutionizing the way we think about and use social media," said Jeff Jackel, founder & CEO of BuzzMob. "In the past, it was always hard using social media to share real-world experiences with people who aren't there with you in the moment. Social networks have traditionally focused on documenting and broadcasting your experiences. At BuzzMob, we're focused on enhancing them. So we're bringing the social media experience to you based on your location and activity.  We're making social media more social, in a network that moves with you and is always connected to where you are and what you're doing, right now."

"BuzzMobbers" can connect with the people around them experiencing the same social activity.  At concerts, sporting events, college campuses, shopping centers and more, BuzzMobbers can join or create the Buzz in a GPS-enabled "Ring," where those on site can share messages, tips reviews, photos and other content in a contained community.

BuzzMob features include:

    --  Joining a Ring to connect BuzzMobbers with the real people around them,
        from just a few users, to many thousands
    --  BuzzMobbers can create Rings around wherever they are to start a Buzz,
        from the 50-foot radius around a restaurant to several miles of a
        metropolitan area
    --  The Buzz: a live feed of all conversations and content occurring now, or
        most recent conversations and content at a specific location
    --  BuzzPoints: a map of geo-tagged tips and reviews posted by BuzzMobbers
        to help each other get the most from their experience at the Ring
        location
    --  Photos: See or share the view from different vantages inside the Ring,
        from the front row to the nosebleeds
    --  Messages: the option to reply directly to any BuzzMobber on the feed, or
        email them from your personal email address, without leaving the
        application
    --  Search: For Rings nearby or far away, key words, specific BuzzMobbers
        and or hot topics
    --  View: Choose eligible rings to join from a GPS map view or a list view
    --  Observe: From outside the Ring, BuzzMobbers can still observe (though
        not participate) in all the Ring activity
    --  Stay connected not just to other BuzzMobbers, but to exclusive
        information, content, and offers provided by the location itself.

About BuzzMob:

BuzzMob is a location-based mobile platform that brings social media communication to real-world places and events. Using GPS-enabled smartphones, BuzzMobbers within the same vicinity are instantly connected to talk, share tips, photos, media and receive exclusive content from within a private digital network. With customized features for a range of functions, from shopping centers to campuses to arenas to neighborhoods, BuzzMob is an opportunity for people, places and brands to build authentic, hyper-local connections in real-time. BuzzMob's social networking platform is changing what it means to experience and interact with the everyday world. Visit them online at http://www.BuzzMob.com

SOURCE  BuzzMob

BuzzMob

CONTACT: Scott Samson, +1-323-632-7075, scott@saegermediagroup.com

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

Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, JUDOBABY Inc. Launch Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football for Wii(TM) and PC

E Rated Game First Title in New 'Pet Sports League' Now Available

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JUDOBABY Inc., developer of quality family-friendly video games, announced today the in-store availability of Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football for Wii(TM) featuring NFL Network's #1 Player of All Time Jerry Rice along with his dog, Nitus. The title is the company's flagship game and the first release in the new Pets Sports League franchise and is available in GameStop and other retail and online locations nationwide. 

Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football is an innovative family-friendly title that uniquely blends everyone's favorite genres - pets and sports - into an action-sports game for players of all ages. The multi-player title allows up to four users to participate in the ultimate pet sports experience.  Designed for both male and female gamers, players assume the identity of 14 characters, including Rock Star Rob, Surf Pro Sandy and Flea-Bo the Clown.  Each character takes the field as quarterback and is assigned a team of seven canine companions, who they direct with a Wii Remote(TM) controller to instruct their teammates to throw, dodge, jump and swim to victory.

Teams can be built from more than 20 popular breeds, including golden retrievers, boxers, chihuahuas and poodles who complete crossing patterns all over the field.  Players can customize members of their team by choosing from countless character, uniform, hat and shoe options. The game features 12 unconventional playing fields, from Tahiti to outer space.  Fierce and fun competition fuels players to go for championship status and the ultimate prize - the Golden Hydrant Trophy. 

Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football is rated E for everyone by the ESRB. For more information visit http://www.judobaby.com.

About JUDOBABY

Headquartered in Redwood City, California, JUDOBABY Inc. is a developer of quality, family-friendly games that are easy to learn, fun to play, and entertaining for all ages.  JUDOBABY focuses on encompassing complete design and development of the final product.  As an approved cross platform developer, JUDOBABY offers a unique blend of top-selling genres, namely sports and pets, into an all-new, action packed, family friendly entertainment product that captures the imagination of all gamers. For more information visit http://www.judobaby.com.

Media Contact: Kourtney Schepman

Rogers & Cowan

Phone: 310-854-8168

Email: kschepman@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  JUDOBABY Inc.

JUDOBABY Inc.

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

Mac Is Mac, PC is PC and Now the Twain Shall Meet

iTwin upgrade enables users to securely access, edit & share all their files & media between any two computers -- Mac or PC -- anywhere in the world, simply & safely, without the security risks of the cloud

SINGAPORE, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- iTwin, a USB device that enables users to simply and securely access, share and edit all their files and media from anywhere in the world, today announced the availability of Mac OS X (Lion & Snow Leopard) Beta support. This upgrade to the award winning device will allow a larger audience to more effectively access their work and personal files from anywhere. Existing iTwin customers can get the upgrade now from iTwin.com/Mac.

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iTwin provides Plug'n'Play simplicity, while protecting the user's files by utilizing End-to-End, military-grade encryption and 2-Factor Authentication.  iTwin users do not pay monthly subscription fees for file access, as is typically required with Cloud storage. Since iTwin is only limited by the size of a computer's hard drive, users can access any or all their files, for the rest of their life, for a one-time purchase price of $99.

"We have been working to improve iTwin, for both consumers and small businesses," said Lux Anantharaman, co-founder and CEO of iTwin. "Now with OS X support, iTwin users will be able to use iTwin with their Macs too. We have acted on our users' feedback and are equally excited about this much-requested upgrade."   

Consumers all around the world, even technophiles, are using iTwin. Phillip Schaffman is a veteran sales professional who travels extensively for business.  "Being on the road so much means that sometimes you have to manage your household finances and other important tasks from hotels and other remote locations. I don't trust keeping sensitive files such as financial and legal documents on a USB flash drive or even cloud storage.  I need a simple way to access what I need, when I need it, and with the peace of mind that it is safe from prying eyes.  iTwin gives me all of that- and without the monthly fees."

Small businesses are also finding iTwin useful for sharing information. Tom Overton is a U.S. based lawyer handling a sensitive matter for a client in Asia, and states, "By using the iTwin we can easily and securely transfer files and share information. Without the iTwin, securely transmitting confidential information was cumbersome and time consuming.  With the iTwin, the process is fast and easy."  He adds, "Personally, I am thrilled with the new OS X support- this is the flexibility needed for both my business and personal use. iTwin is a perfect solution for people like me who don't want to deal with the storage-size limits and security concerns of a cloud service or of a standard USB flash drive."

iTwin is available now at an introductory price of $99 USD at http://www.iTwin.com/buy_iTwin.

Follow iTwin via @iTwinTweet or at http://www.facebook.com/iTwinFeed.

About iTwin

iTwin is a USB device that enables users to securely access, share and edit all their files and media from anywhere in the world, simply and safely. Only iTwin offers a plug-and-play USB device that lets users remotely access all their files and media from any online computer. Unlike other offerings which have space limitations, ongoing fees and security risks, iTwin's compact design offers limitless capacity for a one-time fee and also secures data via two-factor authentication, military-grade end-to-end encryption and remote disable functionality. iTwin enhances productivity by enabling people to painlessly access, share and edit files on-the-go. For a one-time fee, iTwin eliminates security concerns and gives mobile users peace of mind and full control of their digital life. For more on iTwin, please visit http://www.iTwin.com, or follow us via @iTwinTweet&  http://www.facebook.com/iTwinFeed.

SOURCE  iTwin

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iTwin

CONTACT: Brian Chamberlain of iTwin, +1-617-535 7640, Brian at iTwin dot com; or Kim Angell or Andrea Hawley of Schwartz Communications, +1-415-512-0770, iTwin at schwartzcomm dot com, for iTwin

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

Explore Anywhere Holding Corp. Announces iPhone Mobile Application

Mobile Application Data Viewer For ExploreAnywhere Customers On-The-Go, Compatible with the iPhone

WABASH, Ind., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore Anywhere Holding Corp. (OTC/BB: EAHC), specializing in offering computer monitoring solutions for parents, corporations, and educational facilities, today announced a new mobile application for use with Spybuddy® 2011. Management expects to make the mobile application available for free soon after the launch of Spybuddy® 2011.

The Company believes that this new mobile application will enhance ExploreAnywhere customer experiences by providing the added convenience of viewing recorded data directly from a mobile device. Additionally, the mobile application will serve as a one-stop portal to access the customer's ExploreAnywhere account, where a customer will not only be able to view recorded data for the products they have purchased, but will also be able to configure their products and purchase additional software licenses as well as additional subscription-based features. Furthermore, the Company notes that, while this is not "mobile monitoring software," it believes that this may be a small first step into potentially expanding into the mobile monitoring market.

"I believe that the ExploreAnywhere App will enhance our customer's product experience and potentially both serve as an excellent sales promotional tool and a companion product to our PC monitoring software," commented Bryan Hammond, Founder, President and Chairman of the Board of Explore Anywhere Holding Corp. "The ExploreAnywhere App will initially only be available for the iPhone, however we hope to expand mobile device compatibility to competing platforms such as Android and Blackberry in the future."

About Explore Anywhere Holding Corp.

Explore Anywhere specializes in computer monitoring solutions for parents, corporations, and educational facilities. Explore Anywhere's mission is to provide effective and useful computer monitoring products at affordable prices in an effort to cut down on the dangers of the Internet and the greater community at large. Its solutions implement leading technologies designed to address a range of emerging online threats.

Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements", which are not guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "approximate," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and are subject to change at any time. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement.

SOURCE  Explore Anywhere Holding Corp.

Explore Anywhere Holding Corp.

CONTACT: Bryan Hammond, President, 1-877-539-5644

Virtual Keyboards for Over 1,000 Languages - Keyman Desktop

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Tavultesoft, an Australian company, is currently leading the world in enabling communication through multilingual keyboards.  Thanks to their ongoing efforts, minority communities around the world can participate in the electronic age in their native tongue.

Tavultesoft's Keyman Desktop product enables text input in over 1,000 languages.  Their market leading, multilingual, virtual keyboard software allows users to type in the language of their choice using their existing keyboard.

Keyman Desktop allows users to effectively write using a computer in their own language.  With the last native speaker of a language dying every two weeks, Keyman Desktop has become a critical tool in the preservation of languages and cultural diversity.

Keyman Desktop is used by a wide range of people and organizations including:

    --  Individuals wanting to write in their own language
    --  Academics studying other cultures
    --  Communities in India and Sri Lanka who communicate in languages
        including Tamil, Sinhala, Bengali
    --  Missionaries who work with minority communities to communicate in local
        languages
    --  Professional linguists and literacy workers developing writing systems
        for threatened languages around the world
    --  Classical scholars who write in Greek, Aramaic, ancient Hebrew and even
        Egyptian hieroglyphics
    --  The BBC World Service write stories in languages not supported by
        Windows (eg Nepalese and Pashto)
    --  North American Aborigines who write in their unique writing systems
    --  Ethiopians writing in Amharic and Tigrinya using their unique writing
        system
    --  Throughout Africa, to educate and communicate in many of tribal
        languages

For those working with multiple European languages, there is a single, virtual keyboard that enables you to easily enter any characters used in any European language.  It is great for correctly entering people's names and address with all the correct diacritics etc.

First developed in 1993, the Keyman product family has continually been enhanced and improved.  This week, they released the latest version of its flagship virtual keyboard product, Keyman Desktop 8.0.  Users can try Keyman Desktop for free by downloading it from http://www.tavultesoft.com

Tavultesoft is the developer of the premier keyboard mapping software solutions for Windows and the web, Keyman Desktop and KeymanWeb.  Tavultesoft work with Linguistic experts around the world to develop keyboard layouts for both common languages and languages that would otherwise have no support on computers.

Tavultesoft is a member of the Unicode Consortium, the global standards body behind the Unicode Standard, a character coding system designed to support the worldwide interchange, processing, and display of the written texts of the diverse languages of the ancient and modern world.   Tavultesoft is a Microsoft Partner.

CONTACT:

Gary McMullanTavultesoft Pty LtdPh: +61 418 964 359Fax: +613 99236047email: gary.mcmullan@tavultesoft.comwww.tavultesoft.comwww.kemanweb.com

SOURCE  Tavultesoft Pty Ltd

Tavultesoft Pty Ltd

Web Site: http://www.tavultesoft.com/keyman/

Safe Communications and Marquee Productions Combine to Develop Child Safe Virtual World Environment in MouseMail.com, the Safest Children's Portal on the Internet.

MouseMail.com's new virtual world to be educational, fun and entertaining, making MouseMail the only portal combining parent approved email, web texting, video chat and virtual world.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., (Pink Sheets: SGTB) announced that Marquee Productions, Los Angeles, CA, will create the first Virtual World for children that will be in a total parent approved, safe environment, and that can only be accessed by contacts pre-approved by the parent. The new Virtual World will become part of MouseMail.com, a Safe Communications portal devoted to young, first time internet users in the 4 to 11 year old range. The new Virtual World will be safe, fun and educational.

MouseMail.com has contracted Marquee Productions, Inc. to create the child safe environment that will provide for learning, discovery and fun in the first edutainment environment of its kind for kids.  Marquee Productions develops and licenses proprietary technology that will enable, amongst other features, video chat and fun learning for children in a 3D environment. Marquee is headed up by former Executive VP of Vivendi Universal, Nicholas Longano.  While at Vivendi, Mr. Longano worked on video games such as, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Hulk, Jurassic Park, Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat, The Lord of the Rings, Die Hard and others.  Mr. Longano was also GM of Universal Studios Video Game Development Division.

Mr. Longano stated: "We're very excited to be working with MouseMail, especially as a parent looking for safe and educational environments for my own children.  We hope to bring together a fun, safe place for children to interact and make new friends worldwide." 

John Venners, President of Safe Communications stated: "We are delighted to team with Marquee Productions in the development of a state-of-the-art 3D Virtual World for kids.  Now, in addition to messaging and video chat, children will have the ability to post pictures, view approved movies, play games, etc., all within the protected confines of MouseMail. There are over 5 million kids under the age of 10 on Facebook, all vulnerable to outside predators and pedophiles, as well as bullies.  With MouseMail.com's new, proprietary Virtual World, they will have the Facebook features, but with only contacts approved by parent."

About Safe Communications, Inc.

Safe Communications, Inc. provides open and secure family communications that are in step with today's advances in the social media. While protecting our most precious asset, our children, our systems are designed to enhance the quality and frequency of day-to-day communications among family members and friends. Early detection devices warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content allowing secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends.

We allow users to experience the marvel of advanced technology without fear or danger.

Just as your child is not allowed to enjoy a ride in the car without a seat belt, Safe Communications designs products so that your children can enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to potential harm or abuse. For more information, contact: info@safecommunications.com.

Alan "Skip" Davidson
Tel: 702-868-7855
toptick_98@yahoo.com

SOURCE  Safe Communications, Inc.

Safe Communications, Inc.

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

KODAK Gallery Partners with Animoto for Video Slideshows

KODAK Gallery makes creating and sharing photo memories compelling and fun with video slideshows, set to music

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KODAK Gallery (http://www.kodakgallery.com), the only online photo service uniquely designed for KODAK MOMENTS, has partnered with Animoto, the maker of the innovative and award-winning online video creation service, to make sharing photo memories at KODAK Gallery more compelling and fun with video slideshows.

The partnership enables KODAK Gallery customers to easily create professional-quality video slideshows from their photos in just a few clicks.  KODAK Gallery members simply choose a photo album, select a song, and a video slideshow with transition effects is generated for them.  And, for a limited time, customers can log on to kodakgallery.com and receive their first full-length mobile-quality video slideshow for free.

"We're continually striving to provide fun, easy, and creative ways for our customers to share their photo memories with friends and family, and video slideshows do just that," said Victor Cho, General Manager of KODAK Gallery, Eastman Kodak Company. "We're excited to be the first partner to use the new Animoto platform and provide Gallery members with professional quality video slideshows that are super easy to create and share."

Video slideshows are a great way to showcase the photo memories from a birthday party, wedding, vacation, or other memorable event.  KODAK Gallery members can easily share their video slideshows with friends by email, posting a link on their FACEBOOK wall, sending a private message through FACEBOOK, or by downloading the video and burning it to a DVD.

"Animoto empowers ordinary people to quickly and easily create extraordinary video productions from their photos," said Brad Jefferson, CEO and co-founder of Animoto.  "We're proud to partner with the industry pioneer to offer millions of KODAK Gallery users a new way to experience their existing and future albums of KODAK Moments in an emotive video format."

Video Slideshow Overview

Creating a video slideshow  is easy.  KODAK Gallery members can simply select a photo album, pick a song, and KODAK Gallery will create a 30-second preview video, complete with music and dynamic transition effects.  Preview videos can be turned into full-length video slideshows that will be safely stored in the KODAK Gallery member's account, and can be downloaded to a computer.   Video slideshows are created using Animoto's proprietary technology that thinks like an actual director and editor, leveraging the same sophisticated post-production skills and techniques that are used in television and film.

Full-length video slideshows are available at three different resolutions:  $2.99 for a mobile-phone quality video, $4.99 for TV-quality, and 9.99 for HD-quality. 

Music to fit the memory

KODAK Gallery and Animoto offer a wide selection of music genres to fit the occasion and musical tastes, including pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, indie rock, jazz, singer-songwriter, country and many more options to choose from.  The site provides a list of the most popular and recommended songs for specific occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and vacations to make selecting a song quick and easy.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, KODAK helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery -- join today at http://www.kodakgallery.com.

2011 Kodak and Kodak Moments are trademarks of Kodak.

About Animoto     

Animoto (http://www.animoto.com) is the video creation service that enables consumers, professionals and businesses to easily make and share professional-looking videos that will amaze friends, family and others. The Animoto team, which includes entertainment and technology industry veterans, has leveraged their expertise to develop a web-based service that makes it easy for people to quickly and easily create and share their stories through video - using photos and/or videos.The heart of Animoto is its Cinematic Artificial Intelligence(TM) technology that thinks like an actual director and editor, using the same sophisticated post-production skills and techniques that are used in television and film.  The company has over 3 million users who create over 750,000 videos each month.  Animoto Productions is based in New York City with offices in San Francisco and Singapore

SOURCE  KODAK Gallery

KODAK Gallery

CONTACT: Robin Carr, Kodak Gallery, +1-510-229-1292, rcarr@kodakgallery.com; or Emily Greenberg, Ketchum, +1-415-984-6282, emily.greenberg@ketchum.com

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

IPNETZONE and Voxel Partner to Launch Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC)

MEP Customers Gain "Wire Speed" Access to Voxel's Flexible, Highly Scalable Private Cloud Environment

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. and VOXEL DOT NET today announced a partnership to offer MPLS Exchange Platform (MEP) customers a flexible and highly scalable Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC) solution. With EPC, tens of thousands of business customers will have layer2/3 connectivity to both dedicated VoxSERVERS and virtual VoxCLOUD servers over their existing IPNetZone based access connections, and all from within their private cloud network.

With EPC, enterprises will be able to provision dedicated or cloud servers running a wide range of operating systems by the hour or by the month. EPC provides burstable web and application hosting giving organizations the ability to scale their server infrastructure exponentially in a matter of hours or provision short term, on-demand testing environments, without purchasing expensive infrastructure that then sits idle. And because Voxel's cloud services are now directly accessible through a customer's existing network from IPNetZone, cloud resources will be accessible at "wire speed" and within the existing security policies already on each customer's network.

James Karimi, CTO at IPNetZone, says that "Bringing cloud services such as Voxel's EPC 'on-net' is just the beginning of where the IPNetZone network differs from other backbone providers. In essence, we have created a private Internet, connecting enterprises with the applications and solution providers that they really need."

"Enterprises today are increasingly moving corporate data and applications to centralized datacenters that offer greater security and connectivity," said Raj Dutt, Founder and CTO, Voxel. "Voxel has been in the managed hosting space for over 10 years providing customers with flexible Internet infrastructure that scales fluidly and cuts costs. Now customers are able to access the Voxel infrastructure stack over their secure and high-performance MEP from IPNetZone."

IPNetZone's CEO, Allan Schwartz, continues, "We've been hard at work bringing applications into our network so that our resellers and partners have real value to sell to their channels. Voxel's product set fits perfectly into that equation -- it's flexible, global, functional, cost-effective, and perhaps most importantly, relevant to enterprises today. Voxel is a perfect partner to add to our product portfolio and we expect this addition to positively impact revenue as early as next quarter."

ABOUT IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS

IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS INC., is a rapidly growing, privately-held global network provider based in New York and provides international data, Internet, MPLS, and managed network and monitoring solutions to enterprise and carrier clients internationally. Founded in 2007, IPNETZONE has provided data circuits ranging from business class cable to 10 gigabit metro Ethernet circuits globally as well as a full suite of converged IP communications products and network management solutions. Most recently IPNetZone has launched the MEP, the world's first global MPLS Exchange Platform, a series of interconnection points allowing for the construction of MPLS networks across multiple carriers, thus enabling seamless and immediate connectivity to global markets and facilities. IPNetZone has overlaid their network with a VPLS mesh as well, and is adding valuable on-line properties into its mix, making the IPNetZone backbone a preferred network of choice for CLEC's, ITSP's, and international carriers alike. For more information please visit: http://www.ipnetzone.com/featured/mpls-exchange-platform/, email sales@ipnetzone.com or call an IPNETZONE Sales Representative today at: +1 (646) 254-6800 or +1 (877) 500-4IPZ (4479).

About Voxel dot Net Inc.

Voxel (http://www.voxel.net) delivers high-performance Internet infrastructure that is scalable, fully-supported and cost-effective. The company offers industry leading hosting services via VoxSTRUCTURE, its open Infrastructure automation platform, and its unique Universal Transfer bandwidth aggregation model. Services include on-demand dedicated and virtual cloud servers, the VoxCAST Global Content Delivery Network (CDN), and a full suite of Managed Services for complex hosting deployments. The company is headquartered in New York City and maintains strategic global hosting and network points of presence across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://voxel.net/enterprise-private-cloud, email sales@voxel.net or call 212-812-4190.

SOURCE  IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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

Cellairis Debuts Cellairis by Elle & Blair and Announces the Opening of their First Retail Location in the United Kingdom

Growing Cellular Phone Accessories Company Marks Focused Expansion Efforts with Two Strategic Initiatives

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cellairis, the nation's fastest growing cellular phone accessories company, announces the debut of a limited-edition cell phone accessories collection, Cellairis by Elle & Blair, and the opening of their first international retail location in London. Both endeavors mark exciting growth initiatives on behalf of the company founded in 2005.

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Cellairis by Elle & Blair is a limited-edition, exclusive cell phone accessories collection featuring fashion-forward designs created by Elle & Blair Fowler, two of the most widely recognized fashion and beauty YouTube stars. With an average of ten million video views per month, Elle & Blair have become the voice of fashion and beauty for millions of young women around the world. Today, they will introduce their fans to the new collection at a consumer and media launch event at the Cellairis kiosk at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles.

"Working with Cellairis and seeing this collaboration come to life has been a very exciting opportunity," said Elle & Blair Fowler. We love this collection because each piece in the line has a unique look and feel that compliments a range of styles. It was our goal with the Cellairis by Elle & Blair Collection to provide another fun way for girls to accessorize their outfits and express their personal style."

The new collection features nine case lines compatible for several iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and Droid models. Using a range of materials and textures - from leather and lace to refined crystals - all styles reflect the fashion-forward design aesthetic that defines the Elle & Blair brand. Collections include: Rebel Princess, Quilted Glimmer, Summer Glow, Going Overboard, Imperial Collection, In the Flesh, Twilight Glitz, In the Mix, and I'm Just Sayin.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Elle & Blair on this exciting collaboration," said Joe Ciardullo, CMO of Cellairis." Their expertise in style, fashion and beauty, combined with Cellairis' expertise in mobile accessories provides the ideal platform to express the styles and trends that are important to their fans, as well as our customers."

The launch of Cellairis by Elle & Blair coincides with today's opening of Cellairis's first international retail location in London. The store, located on the ground floor of the Westfield London shopping center, will carry the same assortment of cell phone accessories available at local Cellairis stores through the United States.

This opening marks the beginning of Cellairis' larger international expansion strategy, which includes additional store openings throughout the United Kingdom, as well as Russia, Germany, South America and South Africa, through 2011 and into early 2012. Expansion will continue throughout Europe - with a focus on Ireland, Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Turkey, Scotland, Israel and Prague - and Australia in late 2012.

"Cellairis has always had a major focus on international expansion and we are thrilled to begin accelerating our brand's move to the next level of international exposure and recognition," said Jaime Brown, COO of Cellairis." Bringing the Cellairis brand to an international audience, as well as the development of dedicated collections with personalities like Elle & Blair Fowler, represent our focused commitment to constantly introduce the Cellairis brand to new customers and provide our existing customers with more unique options."

The Cellairis by Elle & Blair collection will retail from $19.99 to $99.99 and is available for purchase at Cellairis stores nationwide, Canada, the new Westfield London location, as well as online at http://www.cellairis.com. For more information on Cellairis and the limited-edition Cellairis by Elle & Blair Collection, please visit http://www.cellairis.com

ABOUT CELLAIRIS

Atlanta, Georgia-based Cellairis, is fast becoming the Nation's most trusted cellular accessory specialty retailer. At Cellairis, we make fashion and mobile accessories fun.

Our goal is to produce a large selection of smart, sophisticated, fashionably fun accessories to compliment your cell phones and smart devices.  We strive to provide exceptional, personalized service at one of our convenient, cutting-edge store locations throughout the United States and Canada as well as on-line at http://www.cellairis.com.

ABOUT ELLE & BLAIR FOWLER

Elle & Blair Fowler are two sisters who love beauty and fashion and started filming and posting their favorite things and tutorials on YouTube. What started as a hobby over two years ago has grown into an international sensation, generating a following of millions of young women all over the world. Elle & Blair are now two of the most recognized and influential social media personalities in beauty and fashion. Visit http://www.elleandblair.com for more information.

SOURCE  Cellairis

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Cellairis

CONTACT: Cellairis Public Relations, Merritt Loughran, President, +1-310-664-0600 ext. 1, merritt@mmlpr.com; Claire Nilsson, Vice President, +1-310-664-0600 ext. 2, claire@mmlpr.com

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