AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Midtown Manhattan
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 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 the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan to enhance coverage for consumers and businesses.
Enhanced areas of mobile broadband coverage include East 49th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues and along 2nd Avenue between East 47th and East 51st Streets. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said Tom DeVito, AT&T vice president and general manager for New York and New Jersey. "AT&T's ongoing investments in the city will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth."
The new cell sites are 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. 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 throughout the city," DeVito added. "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. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in New York. 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."
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 operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, including more than 515 hotspot locations in the New York metro area, including in Times Square, near Rockefeller Center, near St. Patrick's Cathedral, along Park Avenue and near Ed Sullivan Theater. AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Zones supplement mobile broadband coverage in areas with consistently high traffic.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in New York City 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.
Verizon Wireless Continues Network Commitment With 2011 Investments
3G Enhancements, 4G LTE Rollout Ensure Georgians are More Connected Than Ever Before
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in Georgia, thanks to heavy investments Verizon Wireless made during the first half of 2011. From January through June, the company installed additional network capacity in 249 cities across the Peach State. The company's ongoing network investment in Georgia now totals more than $1.9 billion since the company was formed in 2000.
"These significant investments represent our ongoing commitment to network superiority across the state. Verizon Wireless is years ahead of other carriers in our 4G deployment and we continue to invest in our reliable 3G network, ensuring our customers will always be able to rely on our network to make calls, conduct business and stay connected wherever they go in Georgia," said Jeff Mango, president - Georgia/Alabama Region, Verizon Wireless.
New Cell Sites and More Network Enhancements
Over the first six months of 2011, network enhancements worth more than $130 million were activated in 249 cities in Georgia. As the company launched the Apple iPhone 4 in February, new 3G EVDO cell towers were erected in several areas including Athens, Tifton, Watkinsville, Barnesville (including Gordon College), Kennessaw State University Campus, the University of Georgia campus surrounding Sanford Stadium, Turner Field Stadium in Atlanta, the Wolf Creek Ampitheater, around the Mall of Georgia, Southlake Mall, Perimeter Mall and Northpoint Mall.
As previously announced, new cell towers were turned on with the company's 4G LTE access in Palmetto, Cumming, Covington, Conyers, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austell, Douglasville, Woodstock and Peachtree City.
Other 2011 Verizon Wireless Network Highlights
-- More than 10 billion voice and data transmissions and more than 19
billion minutes of airtime were logged on the Verizon Wireless network
in Georgia during the first six months of 2011.
-- Wireless data traffic increased over 95% and Text Messaging Service
increased more than 100% from the same time period in 2010.
Verizon Wireless recently announced additional enhancements to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless services in both the Atlanta and Athens markets. The company also launched 4G LTE in Augusta, GA on July 21. 4G LTE offers customers who live, work or travel in these markets significantly greater speed and capabilities than even today's most advanced 3G coverage. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate, and we know this connectivity will be a key communications and technology enabler for many years to come," said Mango. Verizon Wireless will continue rapidly expanding the network, with plans cover its entire 3G footprint by the end of 2013.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion nationally - $6 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage in BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
New Distributed Antenna System Provides Additional Wireless Capacity for Customers
BALTIMORE, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* today announced that it has expanded its mobile broadband coverage at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to serve customers throughout the facility.
A DAS installation consists of several strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.
"We want our customers to have a great network experience whatever they're doing - whether that's making a call, checking e-mail, downloading apps or surfing the Internet - while they wait for their flight or while waiting to pick up loved ones," said Rob Forsyth, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the greater Washington/Baltimore area. "We're committed to our investment in the local wireless network, and providing enhanced wireless coverage at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is just one way that we're investing in the Baltimore-Washington region."
"At AIRMALL USA, we are focused on constantly improving the passenger experience, and that means providing high-quality shops and restaurants, all at 'Regular Mall Prices... Guaranteed,'" said Brett Kelly, vice president of AIRMALL Maryland, developers and operators of the concessions program at BWI and managers of the wireless network at the airport. "Thanks to these network enhancements, that experience now also includes greater wireless connectivity."
AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.
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 best 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 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 mobile broadband coverage in the Baltimore-Washington region or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Audrey Chang, On behalf of AT&T, +1-202-295-8779, Audrey.Chang@harbourgrp.com
zAutos Launches New Version of Build Car Application
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- zAutos.com, a consumer car research website, just launched the newly redesigned version of its Build Car Application, providing car consumers with a wider selection of vehicle images, videos, and pricing information.
This interactive feature allows viewers to click on the year, make, model, and trim of their desired vehicle and then customize it down to the very last detail. Users can select different options and packages to change the look of the car or calculate its unique price. The Build Car feature also provides ample information to assist potential car buyers in their purchasing decisions.
The main use of this application is to allow consumers to create the exact vehicle they want to purchase and share the specific configuration, in the form of a customized vehicle eBrochure, with a car dealer. This ensures that the consumer gets exactly the vehicle they are looking to purchase.
The application's new design also provides viewers with a side-by-side comparison of the invoice price with the MSRP price. This essential information can be used to help potential car buyers negotiate fair prices with dealers.
"Buying a vehicle is the second largest purchase that a person makes in their lifetime," said David Vennes, founder of zAutos. "The zAutos Build Car Application was designed to arm the consumer with the specific knowledge necessary to make an intellectual buying decision."
Along with new pricing information, zAutos has also revamped the viewing experience of the Build Car application. Consumers can now view a vehicle from an assortment of vantage points. The rendered customized vehicle eBrochure provides over 80 exterior and interior images of the vehicle. It also provides a video of the vehicle. zAutos says that its Build Car application has more than 100 million vehicle configurations for consumers to view. Visitors to the site can see available interior/exterior colors, standard and optional features, and detailed information on fuel economy and safety. Overall, the goal of the new design is to make it easier for consumers to tailor their custom eBrochure.
Consumers can also view over 10,000 pre-made eBrochures at zAutos.com on a wide range of vehicles. The informative and innovative Build Car application adds to the website's established reputation for providing its readers with quality car reviews, car videos, vehicle eBrochures, and the latest Auto News.
Online Tutorial Marketplace Helps Chegg Further Evolve Into Full-Service Social Education Platform
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chegg, the social education platform, today announced it has acquired Student of Fortune, an online tutorial marketplace for those who need help or can help others with homework. The acquisition is the fourth in little more than a year for Chegg, which has evolved beyond its flagship business of online textbook rentals into a full-service social platform for students.
Student of Fortune, based in Los Angeles and founded in 2005 by two college students, enables students to pose questions or post tutorials on a wide variety of subjects. Students can post a question that is then sent to a network of Student of Fortune experts, who in turn writes a tutorial that helps answer the question for a fee.
Students can also serve as experts, earning money themselves for writing tutorials. The service is already used by more than 300,000 students.
In separate news, Chegg also announced Thursday that it is offering textbook rentals digitally with the most comprehensive textbook library for college students: http://www.chegg.com/etextbooks/.
In June, Chegg purchased Notehall, a company that allows students to purchase or sell notes from and to other students. In December, it purchased Cramster, an online homework aid service. And in August 2010, Chegg purchased CourseRank, an online service that helps students select courses by sharing student and professors rankings of classes.
"We have developed a site that is now relevant to students 365 a days a year, rather than just two," said Chegg Chairman, CEO and President Dan Rosensweig. "Renting textbooks online is still an important part of our business and of students' lives. But with Student of Fortune, as well as our previous acquisitions of Cramster, CourseRank and Notehall, we can help students rent books digitally or in paper form, schedule the best courses, locate additional study materials and purchase class notes or tutorials. For the first time, students can even earn money for sharing class notes or tutorials, and connect with fellow students. It is essentially the entire educational lifestyle of a student on one site."
About Chegg:
Chegg, the social education platform, is transforming the way millions of students learn by connecting them to the people and tools needed to succeed in college. Students on more than 7,000 campuses nationwide use Chegg 365 days a year for: Homework help, Course selection, Note taking, Textbook and e-textbook rentals and Daily deals. As a part of the company's philanthropic efforts, Chegg is dedicated to its Chegg For Good program, where it does good for education, the environment and various communities. Since its founding in 2007, Chegg's growth has made it one of Silicon Valley's most successful start-ups. From starting as a purely textbook rental company to evolving into the education network, Chegg is disrupting (and enhancing) education for millions of students. For more information, visit http://www.chegg.com.
SOURCE Chegg
Chegg
CONTACT: Tina Warner, Vice President of Communications, of Chegg, +1-408-855-5760, tina@chegg.com
Glu Mobile Launches Bug Village for Windows Phone 7
First third party freemium title to leverage in-app purchasing on the Windows Phone 7 platform
COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: GLUU), a leading global publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, today announced that Bug Village will be available on Windows Phone 7. Glu's leading family friendly game with more than 3.7 million downloads on iOS and Android devices to date, Bug Village for Windows Phone 7 will be showcased in the Microsoft booth during Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, Germany, August 17 - 21. Bug Village is the first third party freemium title on WP7 to leverage in-app purchasing.
"We are pleased with the popularity of Bug Village among casual Social Mobile gamers and Windows Phone 7 provides yet another mobile platform on which to grow Glu's global audience," said Glu CEO Niccolo de Masi.
Bug Village on Windows Phone 7 will support English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese.
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) is a leading global publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world -- supporting iOS, Android, Palm, Windows Phone 7 devices and beyond. Glu is focused on bringing the best in social, freemium, cross-platform mobile gaming experiences to the mass market. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco and has major offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the UK. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP and also partners with leading entertainment brands including Activision, Atari, Caesar's and Fox. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.
GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
SOURCE Glu Mobile Inc.
Glu Mobile Inc.
CONTACT: Kevin Runde, Glu Mobile Inc., +1-415-800-6212, PR@glu.com; or Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, +1-415-215-9498, jenriquez@webershandwick.com
LaserSoft Imaging (LSI) has embedded their 25 years of experience into
the new version of scanner software SilverFast. Coupling innovative ideas
with the utilization of current software technology, LSI has now released
the best scanning software: SilverFast 8.
There are many reasons to obtain the new SilverFast 8 - a software which
makes it easy to perfectly digitize images. The applications are nearly
endless.
The new patent pending WorkflowPilot(R) is a novelty and the core of the
new concept, allowing perfect scans from any original. As a kind of virtual
assistant, the WorkflowPilot(R) guides the user through the correct order of
steps necessary to obtain best results.
Karl-Heinz Zahorsky, founder and president of LSI: "Our WorkflowPilot
will help especially novice users to create brilliant images."
Thanks to full support of the latest 64bit hardware, SilverFast 8 now
reaches new levels of performance. One can either utilize the powerful tools
for editing individual photos or use the JobManager to optimize several
images at the same time. Regardless of how large your image archive may be,
SilverFast 8 always scans fast and efficiently.
The unique SilverFast PreviewConcept allows for instant quality control
of each adapted adjustment. The new and optimized user interface enables any
user to quickly find all necessary tools. The unique iSRD(R) feature
automatically and professionally removes dust and scratches by using the
scanner's infrared channel. In combination with the SRD(R) function,this
feature is even available for Kodachrome or B/W slides.
SilverFast 8 is now available and downloadable for the most popular
scanners at http://www.silverfast.com. Naturally, demo versions are
available for download as well. More scanners are continuously being adapted
to the new version. Previous SilverFast customers are entitled to
substantial discounts or may even qualify for a completely free upgrade
depending on when they made the initial SilverFast purchase.
Information about LaserSoft Imaging(R) AG:
LaserSoft Imaging was founded in 1986 by physicist Karl-Heinz Zahorsky who
developed the concept of SilverFast in Kiel, Germany. Today SilverFast is
regarded as the standard software for scanners and digital cameras for both
beginners and professionals. The SilverFast range of products includes
software for scanners, digital cameras, printers and for HDR imaging, as
well as several specialized solutions. LaserSoft Imaging is fabricating
quality targets for IT8 calibration in their own production. SilverFast has
won the EDP-Award for the Best Color Management Software of the Year 2008.
With over 2 million copies sold and as a bundle partner of the major scanner
manufacturers, SilverFast is the most successful scanner software in the
world.
Contact:
LaserSoft Imaging AG
Philipp Haarländer
Luisenweg 6 - 8
D-24105 Kiel
Tel: +49(0)431-560-09-0
Fax: +49(0)431-560-09-96
Email: philipp.haarlaender(at)silverfast.com
LaserSoft Imaging, Inc.
Boris Bischof
Director US Operations
PO Box 15949
Sarasota, FL 34277
Phone +1-941-312-0690
Fax +1-941-312-0608
Mirage 9 Studios, LLC Announces Launch of its Newest Online Store Featuring the Latest Dynamic Imaging Technology
Mirage 9 Studios, LLC announces launch of its newest online store featuring the latest Dynamic Imaging Technology. Mirage9.com will be providing high-end product photography, marketing media and design services to the online market.
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirage 9 Studios, LLC announced today the upcoming launch of a network of new sites that will offer clients high-tech dynamic imaging solutions to the consumer market place. These new sites will bring a robust and creative solution to the home or business Internet product shoppers for the web-to-print industry. Mirage 9 Studios, LLC has formerly been recognized as a industry leader in product photography and print marketing solutions in the local Dallas/Forth Worth area. However, over the past few years they have transitioned their focus into the online print media industry bringing a bold product offering to the online market.
Mirage 9 Studios, LLC currently produces everything from coffee mugs to mobile device cases along with many other products such as business cards, signs and promotional materials.
"We are excited to display our new products, we have many of these product offerings on the Mirage9 website, and a planned official launch date for our related sites will be announced in the coming weeks," says Kyle Newton, the president and founder of Mirage 9 Studios, LLC.
Web-to-print technology is increasingly popular online as it's enabled printing solutions geared towards speeding up real time print proofing and instant delivery of those print ready proofs - typically delivered by a viewable or downloadable PDF document. This technology allows the consumers to see exactly what they are ordering before they click "buy."
If you would like more information abut this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact Kyle Newton at 1 (800) 403-0899 or e-mail Press@Mirage9.com.
Mirage 9 Studios, LLC was established for the purpose of providing high-end product photography, marketing media and design services. For further information, please contact press@mirage9.com or visit us online at http://www.Mirage9.com.
KAZAN CITY, Russia, August 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
MetaQuotes Software Corp. has released a new version of its MetaTrader 5
iPhone mobile trading platform application, boasting new technical analysis
features.
Today, MetaQuotes Software Corp. [http://www.metaquotes.net ] officially
released a new version of its MetaTrader 5 iPhone platform app for mobile
trading [http://www.metatrader5.com/ru/mobile-trading/iphone ]. With the new
version, in addition to broadened trading opportunities, forex and stock
traders will receive full technical analysis features.
The new version of the MetaTrader 5 iPhone app greatly enhances the list
of functions available to mobile traders. Where previously they could only
trade and view trading history and charts, they will also be able to apply
technical indicators - the main analytical tool in financial markets.
The new MetaTrader 5 iPhone app includes 14 of the best-known technical
indicators. "In the new version, we have included the most popular
indicators," commented Denis Abramov, a leading developer of the MetaTrader
5 iPhone. "The list of indicators will be expanded in future versions."
The company expects a significant increase in the popularity of mobile
trading in the next two to three years. In line with this, MetaQuotes has
concentrated its efforts on developing mobile applications.
"We want to be prepared for the increasing demand for mobile platforms,"
Renat Fatkhullin, CEO of MetaQuotes Sotware Corp., said. "Therefore, we are
now actively expanding the functionality of the MetaTrader 5 iPhone and
developing applications for other platforms. Our second mobile platform
MetaTrader 5 app for Android OS will be released later this summer."
The MetaTrader 5 iPhone app is designed for Apple's iPhone smartphone
and iPad tablet. Starting today, the new version of the mobile trading
platform
[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/metatrader-5/id413251709?mt=8&ls=1 ] is
available to all users of the devices via the Apple App Store. The MetaTrader
5 iPhone app allows traders to connect to the MetaTrader 5 trading platform,
which is currently used by more than 50 brokerage firms around the world.
About MetaQuotes Software Corp.
MetaQuotes [http://www.metaquotes.net ] is a professional trading
platform developer with over 10 years' experience. During this time, the
company has become the market leader in retail Forex. With MetaTrader 5
trading platform, the company plans to enter the stock markets.
MetaTrader 5 is a full cycle trading platform which includes all
necessary components for providing brokerage services in the financial
markets. One of the important features of the platform is its ability to
operate on several financial markets, including exchanges. MetaTrader 5
trading platform was released on the retail Forex about a year ago and is
already used by more than 50 brokers and banks around the world.
NetDragon Released New Chinese EP "Legend of the Oriental" for "Heroes of Might and Magic Online"
HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon"; Stock Code: 777), a leading developer and operator of online games and mobile Internet applications in China, announced the availability of the second Chinese expansion pack for its online game Heroes of Might and Magic Online, "Legend of the Oriental", on August 19, 2011 Beijing time.
Heroes of Might and Magic Online ("HoMM Online") is a 2.5 MMORPG developed based on the famous PC game Chronicles of Heroes of Might and Magic III as licensed by the French company, Ubisoft Entertainment SA. This online game combines the classic turn-based game mode with versatile online game features, which has been highly sought after by its players. Subsequent to the success of HoMM Online's first Chinese EP "Phoenix Returns", this new EP enriches the game with more Chinese elements and adds a new mystery tribe "Empire" featuring exclusively unique and new arms.
With the new EP, game players can choose new tribes and command a unique army featuring abundant Chinese elements to start their campaign. We believe that various innovative elements in "Legend of the Oriental", together with an epic title background, strongly challenging gaming capabilities as well as gorgeous and realistic special effects, will provide an unmatched experience to the fans of this game.
About NetDragon
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. Established in 1999, we are a vertically integrated developer & operator of MMORPGs and a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse. We launched our first self-made online game Monster & Me in 2002, followed by multiple titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online and Disney Fantasy Online. We are also China's pioneer in overseas expansion, directly operating titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages. Our online games currently in development include World of Dungeon Keeper Online (previously named as World of Dungeon Keeper), TRANSFORMERS Online, icombo (previously named as Cross Gate), and a new version of Ultima Online. In the mobile internet industry, we provide China's leading marketplace for smartphone users, offering applications and content for the most popular mobile operating systems. NetDragon owns many well-known mobile Internet products, including 91 Panda Reader, 91 PC Suite, 91 Panda Space, 91 mobile portal and hipak.com.
SOURCE NetDragon Websoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc.
CONTACT: Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department) of NetDragon Websoft Inc. at +86-591-8754-3120 / +86-591-8390-2825 or maggie@nd.com.cn / ir@nd.com.cn
IndiaMART.com Nurtures Growth for SMEs Through HIMTEX 2011
NEW DELHI, August 19, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- To associate with HITEX International Machine Tool Expo 2011
(HIMTEX) for second time in a row
- IndiaMART HIMTEX, a premier event, to showcase cutting edge
innovations & new engineering technologies
- Over 150 exhibitors & 4000 visitors are expected to throng the
event
Characterised by high growth rate and increased demand for their
products and services, players in the engineering and machine tools industry
are looking to step up their capacities and capabilities to meet future
demand. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in this sector need to be
introduced to international standards of quality and cutting edge technology
that will prepare them to capitalise on this growth. Taking this into
consideration, IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace, for
the second time, has decided to become the title sponsor of the third HITEX
International Machine Tools Expo 2011 (HIMTEX) show that will be held at
Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Centre (HITEX), Hyderabad. The
renowned trade event, to be held from September 1-3, 2011, is being
organised by HITEX and Services International.
Commenting on the association, Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO,
IndiaMART.com, said, "Globally, the machine tool industry has gained
momentum. We need to bring our SMEs on the same level as the rest. Like its
previous editions, IndiaMART HIMTEX will inspire them to adopt new
technologies and international standards, and also provide them with several
business opportunities. We are delighted to partner with the coveted trade
expo for the second time."
The star attraction of 'IndiaMART HIMTEX 2011' will be the display of
latest engineering technologies and machine tools, the chance to explore
joint ventures with domestic or international enterprises and opportunity to
exchange ideas and network with buyers. SMEs will also get benefited through
knowledge-sharing and be acquainted to developments happening in different
parts of the world.
In its second edition last year, the premier event reached its crescendo
with over 9000 visitors who flocked to the event to capitalise on the rare
opportunity. This year, the event is expected to draw atleast 1500
exhibitors and 4000 visitors from around the globe. Its concurrent event,
IndiaMART Process Engineering Expo 2011 will also be held alongside the main
event and at the same venue.
About IndiaMART.com
IndiaMART.com [http://www.indiamart.com ] is India's largest online B2B
marketplace for Small & Medium Size Businesses, connecting global buyers
with suppliers. The company offers a platform & tools to over 1 million
suppliers to generate business leads from over 5 million buyers, who use the
platform to find reliable & competitive suppliers. The company has over 4000
employees located across 75 offices in the country. Its existing investors
include Intel Capital and Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Products & Services
IndiaMART.com [http://www.indiamart.com ] offers products that enable small
& medium size businesses generate business leads (online
catalogs/store-fronts), establish their credibility (third party verified
trust profile) and use business information (finance, news, trade shows,
tenders) for their business promotion.
Misys Receives two Awards for Trade Finance Offering
LONDON, August 19, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Latest Honours Solidify Misys' Position as the
Leading Solutions Provider for the Banking Industry
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and services
company, today announces that it has received the "Best Technology Vendor"
award from Trade & Forfaiting Review Magazine, which was voted on by the
publication's readers, and the "Best Trade Finance Technology Provider"
award from Trade Finance Magazine.
"We are delighted to win these two awards, which further demonstrate
that we are the vendor of choice for banks looking to add value to their
trade services business," states Olivier Berthier, Global Solutions
Director, Transaction Banking, Misys. "Our 180 bank customers have chosen
our trade services platform because we are best positioned to help them gain
market share by launching innovative, cost-saving financial supply chain
solutions for their customers. We are grateful for the votes from our
supporters and we look forward to continuing to work closely with our
customers to help them maintain a competitive edge in the industry."
Misys' solution combines back-office processing power with unique online
delivery capabilities, allowing banks to provide an efficient and effective
service to their corporate customers. This enables market-leading banks to
launch both traditional trade finance, as well as innovative and customised
financial supply chain services.
Misys has been delivering market-leading transaction banking solutions
for more than 20 years. Its integrated portfolio of trade finance solutions
is used by more than 180 banks around the world to meet constantly changing
market requirements.
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions
that deliver significant results to financial services organisations. We
maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their
business with our commitment to their success.
Misys is a market leader with over 1,300 customers, including all of the
world's top 50 banks. Misys employs approximately 4,000 people and works
with over 100 partners globally who serve customers in more than 120
countries.
We aspire to be the world's best application software and services
company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.
Working with our extensive partner network, together we create compelling
solutions enabling our customers to differentiate themselves and drive a
competitive edge.
Sony Introduces World's First Digital Binoculars With HD Video Recording, Zoom, Autofocus and SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Share the Thrill of Discovery, Easy-to-Find, Never Lose the Subject; New Models Enable 2D and 3D Image Capture/Playback with Stunning Resolution, High-performance Features
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Life's "can't miss" moments are now easier to observe and capture with the world's first digital binoculars to record in AVCHD(TM) 2.0 format, from Sony. The new models, DEV-3 and DEV-5, are ideal for nature/bird watching, they can record Full HD video with stereo sound at the touch of a button, and even add a 3D mode that records scenes as thrilling stereoscopic video footage for playback on most 3D HDTVs.
"Now consumers can watch birds, wildlife, sports action and more in steady, sharply-focused close-up views, while capturing their subjects in crisp Full HD," said Andy Bubala, director of the camcorder business at Sony Electronics. "These new models add entirely new levels of flexibility and convenience to viewing, recording and enjoying your favorite images and scenes."
Users can select the variable zoom on both models to scan a wide area at low magnification before zooming in seamlessly to pinpoint a subject, such as birds in a field. Turning on the digital zoom at magnification settings over 10x boosts the DEV-5 model's total magnification range from 0.9x up to 20x digital (image quality is reduced when digital zoom is on and recording 2D video at magnifications higher than 10x), rivalling many high-powered conventional binoculars. The DEV-3 model pulls wildlife, sporting subjects and architectural details closer with a maximum magnification of 10x optical. In 3D mode, the binoculars' maximum magnification is 5.4x optical.
Unlike traditional binoculars, electronic autofocus keeps moving subjects sharply in focus at all times. A comfortably positioned dial allows fingertip adjustment of manual focus -- ideal for focusing selectively on a subject, rather than overhanging branches or other obstructions in the field of view.
Electronic autofocus allows both binoculars to focus cleanly on subjects less than half an inch away when recording in 2D (minimum of 32 inches when recording in 3D).
Separate images for left and right eyes are captured by a matched pair of precision G Lens optics by Sony with "Exmor R" CMOS sensors and powerful BIONZ® processors. Independent electronic viewfinders provide clear, detailed images for left and right eyes, offering a stereoscopic viewing experience that's comfortable, natural and highly immersive.
The DEV-3 and DEV-5 digital binoculars feature Optical SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization (Active mode), the optical stabilization system that's found on Sony Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® cameras. Optical SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization helps keep images clear and stable, even when viewing at high magnifications. The binoculars can be connected via HDMI® to a Sony BRAVIA® HDTV or any HD television with HDMI input for viewing images (cable sold separately). 3D videos can be enjoyed on virtually any 3D-compatible TV, including Sony BRAVIA® models. There's also a USB connection for transferring video clips to a PC for storing, editing and sharing.
The binoculars feature a "stealth" design that eliminates distracting buttons or external details that could reveal a user's position to wildlife.
Both binoculars feature an ergonomic grip area that's coated with an elastomer material for sure handling and stable operation. Top-mounted controls allow easy operation with gloved fingers, while dual buttons are provided to start recording instantly with either hand.
The DEV-5 model includes an on-board GPS receiver that automatically geo-tags video clips and photos. Tagged images can be viewed after shooting in online maps (requires compatible software).
Both binocular models come with a high-capacity rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) that allows up to approximately three hours of 2D recording on a single charge. Remaining battery time (minutes) is displayed in the electronic viewfinder.
The DEV-3 and DEV-5 models also include a battery charger/adaptor, A/V connecting cable and USB cable for PC connection. In addition, the DEV-5 binoculars are supplied with lens cover, finder cap, large eye cups, a carrying case and neck strap.
The new DEV-3 and DEV-5 digital recordable binoculars from Sony will be available in November 2011 for about $1400 and $2000, respectively, at http://store.sony.com, Sony retail stores and other authorized retailers nationwide. For images and information, please visit http://www.sony.com/news
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Rachelle Arcebido of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-858-942-4155, rachelle.arcebido@am.sony.com
Mood Media provides PUMA with floor-to-ceiling video
In-store media transforms PUMA Store Paris
PARIS, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The PUMA Store Paris has been transformed
with the help of leading in-store media specialist, Mood Media
Corporation (TSX:MM) (LSE AIM:MM). As part of a complete re-design of
the Boulevard de Sébastopol retail store, Mood Media helped PUMA create
an immersive shopping experience by incorporating video screens
featuring dynamic content throughout the store.
Large video walls, approximately 8 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide, have been
integrated into the store's exterior windows. Featuring video of "human
mannequins" sporting PUMA's wide range of clothing and accessories, the
screens provide a vivid and dynamic element to the store's exterior.
Two 10-½ ft. wide x 2 ft. tall video walls on the ceiling of the first
floor offer hypnotic, slow moving visuals showing overhead views of a
variety of scenarios, from fluffy clouds and airplanes, to underwater
scenes with the bellies of sharks. This fascinating view is setting an
amusing tone on the shopping floor.
Mood Media's powerful content management software, TeamCo, manages
changing content throughout the day and delivers high-definition (HD)
video to every screen. Content can be updated remotely to reflect
changing collections and promotions.
Ales Kernjak, Head of Global Store Concept at PUMA, said: "Partnering
with Mood Media supports the development of PUMA's next generation in
audio and visual shopping experience and consumer engagement."
The in-store media is an important part of the retail experience in the
store, which also incorporates eco-friendly and interactive features.
Claude Nahon, President of Mood Media Europe, said: "Mood Media is
always looking for exciting new concepts to implement in-store. In
partnership with PUMA, we are using video as an innovative way to
heighten the shopping experience and help enhance the retailer's
brand."
About Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), named Canada's fastest
growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase.
Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail
Point-of-Purchase, Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000
commercial locations in over 39 countries throughout North America,
Europe, Asia and Australia.
Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak, Touch and Mood
Entertainment, Mood Media Corporation's products and services reach 100
million people every day.
Mood Media Corporation operates an international in-store media and
music retail business with an extensive geographic footprint and a
broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands
in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to
financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food
retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual
dining.
SOURCE Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation
CONTACT: For more information on Mood Media Corporation visit www.moodmedia.com or contact: Vanessa Walmsley
Mood Media Corporation
Tel: +44 207 487 8933
E-mail: v.walmsley@moodmedia.com
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity in Greenwood and Johnson County
Additional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
GREENWOOD, Ind., Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in Greenwood and Johnson County, including the busy retail and business districts, are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network throughout Greenwood and Johnson County.
"As Johnson County continues to grow, so does the need for enhanced wireless networks for us to stay connected with friends, family and the office as well as attract new businesses and retain existing businesses," said Cheryl Morphew, president and CEO, Johnson County Development Corporation. "As companies like AT&T continue to invest in our county, we hope other companies will follow because they see this as a great place in which to do business."
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to 12 cell sites in Greenwood and Johnson County to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
"There are few places in Indiana with more economic promise than Johnson County," said Steve Powell, external affairs area manager, AT&T Indiana. "This is why AT&T will continue to invest in our networks here as we seek to provide the best possible customer experience."
This network improvement is part of AT&T's planned $20 billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks in 2011. AT&T invested more than $225 million in its wireless and wireline networks from 2008 to 2010 in the greater Indianapolis area and nearly $925 million statewide. This month, AT&T also announced upgrades to its wireless network to enhance coverage in Carmel and adjacent I-465, and along I-69 in Fishers.
"Greenwood and Johnson County is a bustling retail and business hub and we want our customers to have a great experience everywhere they use their mobile devices. As part of the community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager, AT&T Indiana and Michigan. "In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Indiana. 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."
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 best 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 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 Indiana or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Tammy Rader of AT&T Public Relations, Indiana, +1-317-850-9665, Tr9839@att.com
Mythics Consulting Launches New Enterprise 2.0 Practice Led by Senior Executive Brent Seaman
The new Mythics Consulting Enterprise 2.0 practice will deliver customized web-centric solutions to its customers designed to increase productivity and drive business growth
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mythics Consulting, an elite Oracle Platinum value-added resale partner, an Oracle GSA schedule holder GS-35F-0153M and an award-winning Oracle Platinum Specialized Consulting partner, today announced the launch of their new Enterprise 2.0 practice, to be headed by Brent Seaman.
The Enterprise 2.0 practice from Mythics Consulting will employ a client-centric approach to deliver tailored solutions that increase productivity and support positive growth throughout the client's enterprise. This approach allows Mythics Consulting to positively affect client's business problems and to offer integrated solutions that allow for increased efficiencies throughout a client's organization. Specifically, Enterprise 2.0 provides process improvements through an enterprise infrastructure platform that delivers enhanced access supported by an organized information continuum throughout the enterprise and into the marketplace.
In support of the launch of the Enterprise 2.0 practice, Mythics Consulting announces the strategic hiring of Brent Seaman. Mythics Consulting is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Seaman as Vice President of the practice. Richard Walters, President of Mythics Consulting said, "Mr. Seaman has an amazing background in Enterprise 2.0 technologies and how they help make clients more productive and web-enabled." Mr. Seaman brings a deep understanding in the development of technology products and will provide the strategic vision required to launch and grow the practice. The approach and delivery methods will be focused on customized solutions designed to fit a client's current needs and future growth requirements.
"I'm excited to join Mythics Consulting to launch the Enterprise 2.0 practice," said Brent Seaman. "Mythics capabilities, combined with Oracle software, join together to solve clients' business problems and to help achieve their enterprise objectives. Our Enterprise 2.0 team will align with that business model. It is important that we focus on common client needs, such as increasing speed of access to knowledge, reducing communication costs, and accelerating business performance." The practice will first focus on strategic initiatives in support of Oracle technologies like Exalogic, WebCenter, Enterprise Content Management and Web Experience Management. Mr. Seaman is expected to provide immediate and positive results with the launch of this innovative practice.
About Mythics, Inc.
Mythics Consulting, a division of Mythics, Inc. is an Oracle systems integrator and provides a full range of IT consulting services with unique expertise in Oracle solutions. Mythics Consulting blends the right level of people, processes and technologies to solve the complex mission critical business challenges of our clients. Mythics, Inc., is an elite Oracle Platinum Partner, the first Oracle Exadata Specialized partner worldwide, Oracle GSA Schedule Holder (GS-35F-0153M) and an award-winning Oracle Platinum Specialized Consulting Partner. Mythics, Inc. provides an unmatched Oracle solution set of products and services, including Oracle software and hardware acquisition, implementation, consulting and Oracle related proprietary product sets. Mythics, Inc. offerings include technology solutions for government, commercial, education and healthcare sectors and is the trusted partner to organizations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.mythics.com.
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SOURCE Mythics, Inc.
Mythics, Inc.
CONTACT: Chris Richards, Mythics, Inc., +1-703-856-4160, crichards@mythics.com
ICM Registry Announces Launch of iFriends.xxx, First High-Profile .XXX Site
PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ICM Registry, the company behind the .XXX top level domain (TLD), today announces the launch of ifriends.xxx, the first high-profile site to launch in the .XXX space.
iFriends, the internet's first large-scale adult webcam network, has been the template for virtually all other adult webcam sites. Since its inception in 1998, iFriends has introduced numerous innovations such as Cam2Cam, HD video, and 3D video streaming technology, all things that today are taken for granted in the online adult space.
"We are proud to be part of the Founders Program and are enthusiastic about the opportunities that working with ICM Registry presents for us and our affiliates," says Stacy Psaros, WebPower's spokesperson. "Our company's culture is one of innovation and forward-thinking business practices. We recognized these same qualities in ICM Registry and the .XXX space. ifriends.xxx is just the first of a number of prominent domains that we look forward to launching."
"WebPower's vision of the adult marketplace and their way of detecting and developing new opportunities such as .XXX are remarkable," says Vaughn Liley of ICM Registry. "Their participation in the Founders program is particularly valuable given their long history and prominence in the adult industry. The launch of these sites clearly demonstrates our goal of making .XXX a vibrant and content-rich domain."
The iFriends adult webcam network is operated by WebPower, Inc. WebPower also operates the ClickCash affiliate marketing program, one of the oldest and largest adult affiliate programs.
ICM Registry is now focused on the launch that starts on September 7 with the opening of the Sunrise period. For more information, please visit about.xxx
AT&T Launches Microsite to Show St. Louis Area Customers Recent Network Upgrades
Hyper-Local Site Also Offers Store Locations, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Tips and Device Reviews
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to customer feedback, AT&T* is offering St. Louis area consumers a unique peek behind the curtain of AT&T's wireless network enhancements.
Beginning today, AT&T customers can see recent network enhancements in the St. Louis area. An industry first, the microsite gives customers an unparalleled view of what AT&T is doing to enhance the customer experience.
Visitors to the new "Focus: St. Louis" microsite immediately view a map of the St. Louis area, and are prompted to select the community they're most interested in. The hyper-local map displays specific network enhancements that AT&T has made in the area since the beginning of 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, broadband speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
In the St. Louis area, year to date through August 5, 2011, AT&T has:
-- Built five new cell sites, providing more bars in the area.
-- Upgraded seven cell sites, providing faster mobile broadband speeds.
-- Added 219 carriers to increase spectrum on area cell sites, providing
extra capacity to reduce dropped calls and improve service quality at
busy times.
-- Expanded 294 network connections with fiber lines at area cell sites,
helping reduce dropped calls and enable 4G data speeds for compatible
devices.
Above the map, a "Stores" tab provides visitors mapped locations and phone numbers for AT&T stores in their area, and a "Wi-Fi Hotspots" tab shows Wi-Fi locations, right down to the local coffee shop.
In addition, AT&T has created a dedicated Twitter handle that visitors can follow for up-to-date information on what is going on in the St. Louis area. Tweets from the @ATT_STL handle are featured on the microsite.
The microsite also includes a "Did You Know?" section that provides helpful tips and suggestions for smartphone users. These tips include advice on how to extend the battery life of devices, how to manage data consumption more efficiently and much more. Third-party device reviews as well as reviews by AT&T will also be featured in this section.
All of these sections will be updated every Thursday, helping AT&T connect with its St. Louis area customers on a more personal, hyper-local level.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | 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. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Weldon Owen Releases The Total Outdoorsman Manual for the First Time Digitally on Apple's iBookstore
The hardest piece of literature to put down if you have any interest in hunting, fishing, camping or survival -- World Fishing Network
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weldon Owen today announced the digital release of The Total Outdoorsman Manual, the definitive, bestselling guide by the editors of Field &Stream magazine, on Apple's iBookstore ($12.99). The iBookstore is available via the free iBooks App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/ibookstore.
"The Total Outdoorsman Manual is great entertainment and an ideal reference guide for anyone heading into the wild," says Anthony Licata, editorial director of Field & Stream. "Outdoorsmen and -women have given the print version of the book their seal of approval by making it a bestseller already and now digital readers can enjoy the book equally."
Hunt better. Fish smarter. Survive anything. Camp anywhere. And now do it all on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. This guide's easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and spectacular photographs detail over 350 skills that will get you more fish and game, save you from danger, and otherwise make you the most competent guy in camp. Learn them all, and there will be nothing on the next camping trip or hunting expedition you can't handle.
Don't miss this treasure trove of suggestions for essential gear, expert tips and tricks on thriving in the outdoors, and informative field reports that further the theme of each chapter and read like stories - get up close and personal with the editor's thrilling personal adventures in Trout Madness, Death Trap, and Two Alaskas. Chapters include:
-- Camping - Tested and proven expert tips to help you stay warm, eat well,
and build a fire in any situation in record time.
-- Hunting - Learn how to track a buck, make the toughest shots, master
bowhunting and knife skills, and haul, butcher and cook wild game.
-- Fishing - Advice on the best techniques for flyfishing, baitcasting, and
spinning, as well as surefire ways to get the most out of your
motorboat, canoe, or kayak.
-- Survival - Whether you fall through thick ice, are swept away by a
raging river, or have a stare down with an angry bear, mastering these
skills can mean the difference between life and death.
In The Total Outdoorsman Manual iBook, let one expert's favorite camping, hunting or fishing moment become your own as you learn to cast a fly line in the wind or set up the perfect camp. Because the more you can do, the more fun you have. In the spirit of Field & Stream's monthly magazine, The Total Outdoorsman Manual iBook captures the great big outdoors, the wildlife and the wild places, the laughs and the drama, and the knowledge that often only comes from years in the field.
For more information, interviews, review copies and images, please contact Andrea Burnett 650.207.0917 or andrea@andreaburnett.com.
About Weldon Owen
Over the past 25 years, Weldon Owen has built a solid reputation as a leading creator of illustrated nonfiction books, while becoming accomplished at creating and publishing branded books for major national brands and retailers. It creates and publishes more than 60 trade titles each year. One specialty is its lauded cookbooks, which number more than 300 titles, with over 30 million copies sold. Most have been produced for Williams-Sonoma through an 18-year alliance. Other partners include Kellogg's, Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and Bonnier's Saveur Magazine. Weldon Owen's visual reference unit has produced both children's titles and family/adult reference books and series. Partners for this include major retailers such as Pottery Barn, PB Kids, The Body Shop, 3M Post-it Notes, Hallmark, Gymboree.
About Field & Stream
Field & Stream®, The World's Leading Outdoor Magazine, is the country's largest enthusiast title and most recognized outdoor publication. Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream (FieldandStream.com) gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is published 11 times per year by the Bonnier Corporation.
The Bonnier Corporation (bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in America and the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences through more than 40 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events.
Contact: Andrea Burnett650.207.0917andrea@andreaburnett.comwww.weldonowen.com
Classic Car Guide Mobile App Is Now Available for BlackBerry
Chubb's Collector Car Pricing Guide Has Been Downloaded 13,000 Times This Year
WARREN, N.J., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A free mobile application that can help take the guesswork out of buying and selling collector cars by searching an extensive database of sales histories and online markets is now available for BlackBerry devices. The Classic Car Guide, created by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, provides real-time data about collector vehicle values that can help both buyers and sellers make informed decisions.
The app was made available earlier this year for the iPad, iPhone and Android-based phones.
Powered by Keith Martin's Sports Car Market's database of over 100,000 auction results, the application provides accurate, up-to-date sales information for domestic and foreign collector cars. Users can search the collector car transaction data by vehicle identification number (VIN) or by make, model and year to help determine a fair current market price and to obtain insurance quotes. Photos of vehicles sold, plus 20 years' worth of reference articles on specific makes and models from Sports Car Market Magazine are also available through the application. In addition, users can search for classic and collectible vehicles currently listed for sale on eBay and Craigslist.
"Since Chubb created the Classic Car Guide, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. The app has been downloaded more than 13,000 times, and we expect more car enthusiasts to take advantage of this free one-of-a-kind app now that it is available for BlackBerry devices," said Jim Fiske, U.S. marketing manager for Chubb Personal Insurance.
In addition to helping car enthusiasts make informed decisions about buying collector cars, the Classic Car Guide app can also help them quickly determine how much it would cost to insure those cars.
Classic Car Guide for iPad and Classic Car Guide for iPhone are available through the iTunes App Store. The app is available for Android-based smart phones on the Android Market. The BlackBerry version is available at BlackBerry App World.
To download the Classic Car Guide app or learn more about Chubb's classic car insurance, visit http://www.chubbcollectorcar.com. Click here to watch an online video of Keith Martin demonstrating the Classic Car Guide app.
The member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-billion dollar organization providing property and casualty insurance for personal and commercial customers worldwide through 8,500 independent agents and brokers. Chubb's global network includes branches and affiliates in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Chubb is a worldwide leader in insuring fine homes, automobiles, yachts, antiques, classic cars and other collectibles, and personal liability.
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
15 Mountain View Road
P.O. Box 1615
Warren, New Jersey 07059
Contact: David Hilgen
(908) 903-4165
Email: dhilgen@chubb.com
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Carnival Cruise Lines Invites Fans to Kick Back, Have Fun and 'Live the Carnival Breeze Life'
Campaign Celebrates Upcoming Debut of Tropical-Inspired Carnival Breeze and Offers a Sneak Peek at New 'Fun Ship'
Join the Movement On Carnival's Facebook Tab For Interactive Experiences, Exclusive Sweepstakes and More
MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of the debut of the new tropical-infused Carnival Breeze, Carnival Cruise Lines today launched Live the Carnival Breeze Life, a fun campaign to inspire people to enjoy and celebrate the island mindset year-round, while also offering fans a first look at this spectacular new "Fun Ship."
By visiting the new Carnival Breeze tab on the company's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/carnival), fans can enjoy a fun and engaging social experience with exclusive opportunities, videos and giveaways - all while learning more about the new 130,000-ton ship, which sets sail in June 2012. The tab includes a "Meet the Carnival Breeze" area with detailed renderings offering a sneak peek at the ship's stunning public spaces.
Just as Carnival Breeze is designed to provide guests with the breezy feeling of the tropics, the Live the Carnival Breeze Life campaign encourages "fun-atics" to infuse that fun Caribbean spirit into their everyday lives. By visiting the Carnival Breeze tab on the company's Facebook page, fans can declare "I Will Live the Carnival Breeze Life" to join the movement while also raising money for a great cause. For each person who joins, Carnival will donate $1, up to $20,000 total, to its charitable partner, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, one of the world's premiere centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
While on the new Facebook tab, visitors are also invited to enter the Carnival Breeze Great Flip-Flop & Cruise Giveaway through September 1, 2011, to be among the 1,000 randomly selected entrants to receive a pair of special, limited-edition, red, white and blue Carnival Breeze flip-flops. From those lucky winners, one Golden Flip Flop grand prize winner will have the ultimate opportunity to Live the Carnival Breeze Life on a free cruise vacation for two aboard the Carnival Breeze.
"As we gear up for the introduction of our tropical-inspired Carnival Breeze, we encourage Carnival fans to celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean in their everyday lives," said Jim Berra, chief marketing officer for Carnival Cruise Lines. "With the end of summer quickly approaching, there's no better time to start to Live the Carnival Breeze Life - whether it's donning flip-flops to a business meeting or adding a drink umbrella to your morning orange juice. We invite visitors to regularly explore all the fun, interactive experiences and videos about Carnival Breeze and island life on our Facebook page and celebrate the tropical lifestyle whether they're on board a 'Fun Ship' or in their own backyard."
A Carnival Breeze Preview
The new Carnival Breeze sets the stage for unforgettable fun in an environment that will bring people together and deliver the carefree feeling of the Caribbean. The ship will feature many open areas to bring in the sun, sea and sky with colorful interiors and stunning public spaces that take their cues from the region's cool island breezes and warm tropical sunsets.
Through dramatic artist renderings, fans can get a first look at Carnival Breeze's design on Facebook and at http://www.carnivalbreeze.com. From the sun-splashed ambiance of the Lido Marketplace restaurant and a palm tree-lined indoor/outdoor cafe and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza to the Lanai outdoor wraparound promenade with sweeping ocean views and the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, Carnival Breeze brings the outdoors in, with a seemingly endless variety of ways to relax and have a great time. The breezy tropical surroundings even extend to the ship's staterooms which incorporate a palette of pleasing pastel hues and a striking new design.
Even More Fun on Facebook and Online
When fans need a respite from their everyday routine, they can turn to the Carnival Breeze Facebook tab where each Thursday from 3-4pm EDT the company will feature an hour-long Carnival Breeze Break. During these weekly breaks, Carnival fans can chat with each other and the Carnival team to share their tips and stories of fun, and receive a giveaway - from island-inspired food and drink recipes to Carnival Breeze desktop wallpaper and more.
The new Facebook tab also features an exclusive photo gallery where Carnival fans can showcase how they are inspired to live in the spirit of the Carnival Breeze. Here, visitors will also find tips to Live the Carnival Breeze Life, and a comedic Web series featuring "Mr. Breezie,"a character who is transformed by the enjoyable Carnival Breeze lifestyle.
Carnival enthusiasts and cruise rookies alike can learn even more at http://www.carnivalbreeze.com, where they'll find a "How It's Made" section featuring a construction timeline, and images and videos of the shipbuilding progress. The site also offers a countdown clock for the ship's U.S. arrival, consumer testimonials, port-of-call and itinerary offerings, and information on the many dining, activity and entertainment choices available.
Following an inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice departing June 3, 2012, Carnival Breeze will operate a series of 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona through October 25, 2012. After its trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Breeze will sail year-round from Miami beginning November 24, 2012, offering port-intensive six- and eight-day cruises that showcase the best the Caribbean has to offer.
For additional information and reservations on Carnival's "Fun Ship" cruises, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®," with 23 "Fun Ships" operating three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. In addition to the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, which debuted in Europe May 1, 2011, the new 130,000-ton Carnival Breeze is scheduled to enter service June 3, 2012.
Carnival is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Visit us at http://www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
CONTACT: Jennifer de la Cruz, +1-800-438-6744 or +1-305-599-2600 ext. 16000
Chegg Redesigns Site Adding Fully Integrated Experience and e-textbooks From Major Publishers
Providing More Learning Choices and Value to Students, Partnerships with Top Publishers Builds Chegg's e-textbook and Digital Library
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chegg today announced it is significantly expanding its digital offering, adding more e-textbooks and digital content to its emerging social education platform. In addition to textbook rentals, Chegg has rapidly enhanced its services, offering a fully integrated experience with innovative digital services, including homework help, course selection and class notes. As leading education publishers choose Chegg to distribute their digital offering, Chegg will now have one of the most comprehensive textbook libraries offering millions of textbooks titles, including e-textbooks by the end of the year.
"Our goal is to connect students to the resources and tools they need to help make them be more successful throughout their academic life," said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO at Chegg. "With the growing adoption of e-readers and tablets, Chegg is fulfilling its promise to students by providing them with the content they need in the formats they want- and with help from our publisher partners - at a price they can afford."
Unlike any other e-textbook offering, Chegg is able to ensure students have every major textbook title college students need. Partners include but are not limited to: Cengage Learning, Elsevier, F.A. Davis, Macmillan, McFarland, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Pearson Higher Education, Rowman & Littlefield, Taylor and Francis, and Wiley.
Students who download the e-textbooks from Chegg will have an enhanced reading experience, complete with a one-click subject navigation. They will also be able to do all the things students have done for years with physical books, like highlighting, but with the added benefit of taking notes and searching directly in the book. Additionally, the e-textbook offering will include a "read while you wait" tool, where students can access their textbooks online while they wait for their hardcopy textbook to arrive.
Chegg, the social education platform, is transforming the way millions of students learn by connecting them to the people and tools needed to succeed in college. Students on more than 7,000 campuses nationwide use Chegg 365 days a year for: Homework help, Course selection, Note taking, Textbook and e-textbook rentals and Daily deals. As a part of the company's philanthropic efforts, Chegg is dedicated to its Chegg For Good program, where it does good for education, the environment and various communities. Since its founding in 2007, Chegg's growth has made it one of Silicon Valley's most successful start-ups. From starting as a purely textbook rental company to evolving into the education network, Chegg is disrupting (and enhancing) education for millions of students. For more information, visit http://www.chegg.com/.
PALO ALTO, Calif., and STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/-- A growing number of security breaches on servers globally have raised the need for simple and affordable security solutions. Yubico, a leading open source authentication solution provider, today launches the YubiHSM, designed to protect secrets on servers at a yet unmatched simplicity and low cost.
Hundreds of thousands of servers around the world are storing sensitive user data and cryptographic secrets related to users. A rapidly increasing number of incidents where servers have been attacked and sensitive user data has been compromised have highlighted the urgent need for better protection of servers. However, the high cost and complexity involved with implementing Hardware Security Module (HSM) technology generally makes it cost prohibitive, thereby leaving the vast majority of servers with sub-standard level of protection.
Yubico has solved its own server security needs by developing an "HSM Light" in the form of a small USB appliance the size of a memory stick where sensitive user data and cryptographic operations are moved out from the server to the YubiHSM. This approach protects the sensitive information from being remotely compromised.
XPD is a Swedish consulting company, providing Internet security and custom developed IT solutions for financial institutions, energy and healthcare companies and ISPs in Europe and USA. For the last couple of years the company have been recommending Yubico's YubiKeys for strong authentication and used it for StoredSafe, their own easy to use password security product.
"We welcome the YubiHSM as a great complement for YubiKey users who requires confidentiality, high availability and who wants to manage the complete authentication process and protection of cryptographic secrets," says Fredrik Soderblom, CEO XPD AB.
Successfully used for its own authentication servers and by several beta testers around the globe, Yubico is now offering the YubiHSM for 500 USD per unit, and it can be ordered from the Yubico webstore.
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP), headquartered in Martins Ferry, OH, has partnered with SNL Financial LC for a new look on the Internet and launched its new website.
According to James W. Everson, chairman, president and CEO of United Bancorp, Inc., "We have wanted a new, modern look for our online presence for quite some time. SNL provides the whole package that allows us to have an attractive homepage and a wide array of supporting information available for investor relations."
SNL IR Solutions specializes in building and managing investor relations websites for companies in various industries across the market cap spectrum, from billion-dollar financial institutions to small community banks and everyone in between. They provide a custom design that mirrors the company's brand image and integrates the investor relations site with an all-in-one solution for site management, corporate governance and shareholder communications.
Some of the options available on the new site include a complete corporate profile, current stock information with historical data, calculators, annual meeting documents, balance sheets and income statements, peer analysis, as well as extensive dividend data, press releases and contact information.
"It's a one-stop shop for anyone who already owns UBCP stock or for those who may be shopping for a good investment opportunity," Everson went on to say. "We have been publicly traded since 1993 and are actually the only publicly-traded NASDAQ company with headquarters in Belmont County. We're listed under the symbol UBCP, Cusip #909911109, and stock may be purchased through your investment broker of choice. We invite investors to take a look at our new interactive site at http://www.unitedbancorp.com and see if we might be a good fit for your investment portfolio."
United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) was recently named in the top 200 community banks in the country by US Banker magazine, weighing in at 118 this year, up from 147 last year. With total assets of approximately $419.1 million and total shareholder's equity of approximately $36.4 million as of June 30, 2011, it serves the Ohio counties of Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Harrison, Hocking, Jefferson and Tuscarawas through its single bank charter--The Citizens Savings Bank--and two divisions--The Citizens Bank and The Community Bank--with twenty banking offices and an operations center. United Bancorp, Inc. is a part of the Russell Microcap
Index and trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market.
For more information, contact your broker, United Bancorp at 740.633.0445 or log on to our website at http://www.unitedbancorp.com
SOURCE United Bancorp, Inc.
United Bancorp, Inc.
CONTACT: Linda J. Koledin, Vice President, Marketing, +1-740-635-6132, LKoledin@TheCitizensBank.com
We Hear You! Consumers Drive Ford Focus Electric Simulator, Provide Feedback on New Vehicle In-Dash Displays
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Ford driving simulator helps ensure the MyFord Touch® interface will
best fit the needs of drivers in the all-new Ford Focus Electric
-- The simulator takes users on an 11-mile circuit through a variety of
terrain that a typical drive might include - hills, cities and flat land
-- The new Ford Focus Electric includes a unique extension of MyFord Touch
driver connect technology that provides easy-to-understand information
about range, destinations and charge points, helping owners plan trips
most effectively
Potential customers are getting a chance to help develop the final in-dash display for the Ford Focus Electric through the use of a specially designed driving simulator. The driving simulations and feedback are helping Ford engineers make sure the unique extension of the MyFord Touch® interactive display in the Focus Electric is easy to use and meets the needs of potential owners. The new Ford Focus Electric uses the high-tech driver interface to help drivers optimize range and experience the freedom of fuel-free driving.
When stepping into the simulator, a user sees exactly the same information that would appear in the real Ford Focus Electric, including two 4.2-inch full-color LCD screens flanking the speedometer in the center. These screens provide details on battery state of charge, distance to charge point, the corresponding budget and expected range surplus.
"These screens are an integral part of Focus Electric and we thought the best way to make sure they would do their job is to have people come in and try them out for themselves," said Paul Aldighieri, HMI engineer. "The only true way to get a feel for what the screens are telling the driver is by actually getting behind the wheel."
Since last year, nearly 30 drivers have participated in the simulator exercise, an 11-mile circuit that traverses a variety of terrain that a typical drive would include. Hills, city streets, country roads and flat lands make up the circuit.
The studies evaluated how well participants comprehended the gauge concepts and validated the gauge design. Feedback showed the core behaviors of the system were well understood, and the engineering team received feedback on how to improve the interface. The team incorporated the feedback and received high acceptance levels for the new graphics.
For example, the original Brake Coach showed the absolute amount of energy that was captured and sent back to the battery, as well as the energy lost due to friction. Participants provided feedback that this was too complex to understand and the indication of the energy lost to friction was not well understood.
Engineers simplified the program to show just the relative proportion of energy captured out of what was available to be captured. This gave the drivers a score that was easier to understand and was shown to be more motivational.
Additionally, engineers received feedback on alternatives for the terminology used to represent what eventually became the charge point, budget and surplus screens.
The team also brought in members of the Michigan Electric Auto Association, a group of electric vehicle enthusiasts, to validate the driver information. The concepts were well received by the group, who considered the information thoughtful, particularly for people who are not familiar with the electric vehicle experience.
Specifically, the butterflies, which are used to graphically represent the additional range beyond one's charge destination, were considered to be an appropriate emotive theme. One theme that was being pursued - a circuit board - was poorly received. It was seen as cold, unattractive and not exciting; it was dropped.
"Butterflies are a safe image that doesn't alienate people," said Aldighieri. "Not everyone thinks windmills and solar panels are desirable."
Graphically representing surplus mileage beyond charge point destination was identified by this group as a benefit. One guest indicated he had recently gone to the movies with some friends in his electric car. After the movies, one of his friends asked if they could go out for ice cream; this particular guest had to discourage that as he had not accounted for it in planning the evening's travels. After seeing Ford's surplus gauge, he thought this would have given him better data to consider adding on a spontaneous stop to get ice cream.
Making efficiency fun
MyFord Touch on the all-new Focus Electric offers drivers unique features that provide easy-to-understand information about range, destinations and charge points.
For those who want more in-depth information, the cluster's MyView feature offers greater personalization choices. Using five-way buttons on the steering wheel, Focus Electric owners can configure their own custom information screen in the left display. MyView gives owners the ability to choose trip budgets and range views and decide whether or not to display associated text with each screen.
The system also helps coach drivers to optimize their use of the vehicle's regenerative brakes to recapture kinetic energy and send it back to the battery. Brake Coach gives drivers feedback on their braking performance - and the effect it has on their range - once the car comes to a complete stop after a braking event.
The right-hand display screen in Focus Electric also uses blue butterflies to graphically represent the additional range beyond one's charge point destination - the more there are, the greater the range. To reinforce the message, at the end of each trip a display screen provides distance driven, miles gained through regenerative braking, energy consumed and comparative gasoline saved by driving electric.
Electrification is an important piece of Ford's overall product sustainability strategy, which includes the launch of five electrified vehicles in North America by 2012 and in Europe by 2013. Ford launched the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van in 2010 and will launch the all-new Focus Electric later this year. In 2012, these models will be joined in North America by the new C-MAX Hybrid, a second next-generation lithium-ion battery hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. This diverse range of electrified vehicles allows Ford to meet a variety of consumer driving needs.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
CONTACT: Dan Pierce, +1-313-594-0949, dpierc41@ford.com; Eddie Fernandez, +1-916-231-7733, Eddie.fernandez@ogilvypr.com
Lateral Data Unveils Viewpoint(TM) Connectors for Importing Data From Social Media, Google Docs, Cloud-Based Email
Industry's Most Complete e-Discovery Product Now Offers Permission-Based Access To Data Residing in Today's Most Common Social/Collaboration/Communication Systems
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Discovery software leader Lateral Data, LP today announced the availability of Viewpoint(TM) Connectors, a free addition to the base package of the company's Viewpoint e-Discovery platform. Created in response to the increasing amount of data now being transmitted by social media, cloud-based email and Web-based business collaboration platforms, Viewpoint Connectors lets Viewpoint users import authorized data from Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, SharePoint and other sources for processing and posting within Viewpoint.
Viewpoint Connectors brings even greater power and practicality to the Viewpoint All-in-One e-Discovery system. Viewpoint, one of the most popular e-Discovery solutions on the market today, covers all the primary components of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) including collection and preservation of data, pre-processing, full processing, analysis, review and production. The SaaS product is favored by law firms, corporate law departments and e-Discovery service providers due to its familiar Microsoft Outlook-style interface and data processing speeds that are two to five times that of other leading products.
With Viewpoint Connectors, Viewpoint users can now quickly incorporate the increasing amount of case-critical data that is transferred over today's most common communications and collaboration platforms. To access such data, Viewpoint subscribers must have the user name(s) and password(s) for the accounts in question. Once the login information is entered and accounts accessed, Viewpoint seamlessly ingests the data for easy, unified review. All of Viewpoint's more advanced features including email threading and near-duplicate identification are available during processing and analysis.
"Viewpoint Connectors are a proprietary technology developed in-house by Lateral Data. Its addition to the basic Viewpoint platform is proof of our commitment to keeping our subscribers on top of the changing digital landscape," said Matt Berry, Founder and CEO of Lateral Data, LP. "More than ever, Viewpoint is the complete, end-to-end solution for all of the user's e-Discovery needs."
Currently, Viewpoint Connectors can access Facebook*, Google Docs*, SharePoint, Twitter* and common IMAP email services including Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Microsoft Exchange. For each of these services, Viewpoint Connectors can collect account contents--including friend lists, photos and documents--in a single pass. Furthermore, specific subsets of a given account (collections, individual documents, folders, emails, etc.) can be isolated and collected upon importing.
From August 21-25, 2011, Lateral Data will be demonstrating Viewpoint from its exhibit at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more, visit the exhibit, log on to http://www.lateraldata.com, or call (713) 592-8585.
*Rate of collections from external data source subject to third-party usage rate restrictions.
About Lateral Data:
Lateral Data, LP is a software development and data processing company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2003, the company has focused its software development and services efforts in the e-Discovery market; its flagship software application, Viewpoint(TM), covers the primary components of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, bringing end-to-end simplicity and affordability to service providers, corporate legal departments, law firms and OEMs. Viewpoint is available stand-alone or for multi-tenant environments. To learn more, visit http://www.lateraldata.com.
SOURCE Lateral Data
Lateral Data
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney, SS|PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for Lateral Data
Sony Online Entertainment Announces Launch Dates for Highly Anticipated PlayStation®Network Titles PAYDAY: The Heist(TM), Rochard(TM) and Sideway: New York(TM)
New Playable Demos and Assets Available for All Three Games at Gamescom This Week
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced the launch dates for PAYDAY: The Heist(TM), Rochard and Sideway: New York, which are all scheduled to launch in September and October for digital download via PlayStation®Network.
"We are seeing increased growth and popularity in the digital distribution of premium console games and therefore are delivering new AAA-quality titles like Rochard, PAYDAY: The Heist and Sideway: New York that address this trend head on," said Chris Sturr, executive director of business development and corporate strategy at Sony Online Entertainment. "As one of the largest third-party publishers on PlayStation®Network with 9.7 million downloads to date, we continue to raise the bar for players with the introduction of three new original games that further complement our existing portfolio including Plants vs. Zombies(TM), DC Universe(TM) Online, Slam Bolt Scrappers, Free Realms®, Akimi Village, and Acceleration of Suguri X Edition."
SOE's upcoming line-up of digital distribution titles includes:
-- Rochard - An action-adventure, side-scrolling puzzle platformer, Rochard
follows the story of the astro-miner John Rochard as he uses his wits
and everyday mining tools to fend off space pirates, save his team of
missing miners and solve the mystery behind the discovery of an ancient
alien artifact. Rochard tests players' coordination as they manipulate
gravity to their advantage, changing it at will to solve environmental
puzzles and advance through each level. Rochard will be available for
download from the PlayStation®Network on September 27 for $9.99 USD.
-- PAYDAY: The Heist - In this action-packed, squad-based first person
shooter, players will join a four-person crew of hardened career
criminals to execute six high-stakes heists, including bank robberies,
prisoner extractions and armored car hijackings. PAYDAY: The Heist will
be available for download on the PC and PlayStation®Network on October
4 for $19.99 USD. The game can also be pre-ordered from September 20
until September 28 on the PlayStation®Network. Additionally, DLC
expansions will be released later this year.
-- Sideway: New York - As Nox, a graffiti artist sucked into a twisted
graffiti world, players navigate through a 2D adventure platformer set
in a 3D world. Using window ledges, drain pipes and graffiti tags,
players will guide Nox around corners and onto roofs through the gritty
streets and diverse neighborhoods of New York City on Nox's quest to
defeat his nemesis Spray, rescue his friends and ultimately escape back
to the real world. Sideway: New York will launch on the
PlayStation®Network October 11 for $9.99 USD.
All three games will be hosting new demos at the Gamescom industry trade show, taking place August 18-21, 2011 in Cologne, Germany in Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) booth (Hall 7, Booth 01) and meeting room (Hall 4.1, Room B13). New assets for each title can be downloaded below:
-- PAYDAY: The Heist will have its Diamond Heist scenario playable in the
SCEE booth during Gamescom. Screenshots and the "Diamond Heist" trailer
can be downloaded here: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1196.
PAYDAY: The Heist was created by OVERKILL Software. PAYDAY: The Heist is not yet rated, but an M (Mature) rating is anticipated as the game may contain content inappropriate for children. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.
Sideway: New York is developed by Playbrains and Fuel Entertainment. Sideway: New York is not yet rated (RP). Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.
About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe(TM) Online, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath and PlanetSide are registered trademarks and Untold Legends,Legendsof Norrath, and Free Realms are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SOURCE Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3033, trodriguez@soe.sony.com; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, for Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Kate Somerville Skin Care Launches Redesigned, Shopper-Friendly Website
Improved navigation, expanded content, and innovative skin care solution program revealed.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Somerville, Hollywood's "Guru of Glow," is proud to unveil the redesigned and updated katesomerville.com. A beautiful, fresh, new design inspired by the brand's recognizable bright packaging has been introduced, along with features to improve user experience and make skin care solution navigation even more intuitive. With cutting-edge educational and interactive content, the site is poised to be the go-to destination for skin care information, discussions, and an elevated online shopping experience.
New Features:
-- Improved Product Offerings: Products are now organized to allow
customers to shop either by product category or skin concern, making it
easier to find skin care solutions based on their specific needs. For
customers shopping for someone else, E-gift cards are now available.
-- Enhanced Shopping Experience: Product pages now include "Kate's Tips"
plus product performance videos providing expert advice to help
customers make the most of their Kate Somerville products. A new and
improved skin care diagnosis program will be coming soon, offering
personalized product recommendations and regimens.
-- Auto Replenish: Now, when checking out, brand devotees will be able to
select auto replenish to have their favorite products delivered at
regular intervals, automatically.
-- Personalized Sampling: With every purchase, shoppers will be able to
choose three Kate Somerville product samples they've been meaning to
try.
-- Product Reviews: A new reviews section allows shoppers to rave about and
rate their favorite Kate Somerville products, and read peer opinions
before ordering.
-- Upcoming Features: These improvements to katesomerville.com only
represent Phase 1 of the revamp. Customers can look forward to even more
skin care content in Phase 2!
Kate Somerville is a widely respected paramedical esthetician, with over 18 years experience in clinical skin care. She is the founder of Kate Somerville Skin Care and has a flourishing medi-skin Clinic in Los Angeles. People magazine dubbed Kate the "A-list Beauty Guru," while Allure called her "Hollywood's Hottest Facialist." Kate's personal and professional experience served as her guiding principal when she developed her unique Skin Health Pyramid(TM), a simple and strategic guide to achieving healthy, radiant skin. Kate Somerville's award-winning products are distributed through leading retailers, luxury spas, and doctors' offices, both domestically and abroad, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sephora, and katesomerville.com. Kate also appears regularly on QVC.
SOURCE Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville
CONTACT: Rena Reisdorf of Tina Thomson Communications, rena@tinathomson.com, +1-646-792-1600
New GD400 Rugged Handheld Computer Narrows Divide between Smartphones and Full-sized Computers
Improving worker productivity, the eight-ounce GD400 handheld enables mobile professionals to scan bar codes, receive work assignments, check email, communicate with the office and send pictures, videos and text messages, easily and efficiently
SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --General Dynamics Itronix introduces the GD400 rugged handheld computer, designed for mobile professionals whose jobs range from ensuring the public's safety and working inside warehouses to maintaining utilities. Weighing less than eight ounces, the sleek GD400 handheld is equipped with ultra-sensitive GPS, a barcode scanner/imager, a high-resolution camera with flash and a daylight-viewable, water resistant touch-screen screen display.
"Using the GD400, utilities, law enforcement or any mobile enterprise can immediately improve business operations, increase worker productivity and reduce costs," said Mark Johnston, director of Strategic Computing Solutions of General Dynamics Itronix. "By combining robust computing with cell phone-like functionality, the GD400 bridges the communications and computing gap between notebook computers and commercial cell phones."
The GD400 hosts the Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system that integrates quickly and easily with enterprise operations and IT networks. General Dynamics Itronix also offers service and support to ensure a smooth transition of the GD400 into business operations. The GD400 is IP54 certified against dust and water intrusion and built to withstand multiple drops onto concrete. It is powered by a high-performance ARM Cortex(TM)-A8 processor that comes with NEON(TM) multimedia technology, accelerating the transmission of multimedia and large data files across WiFi and wireless wide area networks.
Key features of the GD400 include:
-- Ergonomic design for simple one-hand operation
-- Eight-hour battery life
-- 3.7 inch color, touch-screen display
-- 3.2 mega-pixel auto-focus camera with flash
-- Digital compass
-- Bluetooth®, 802.11 a/b/g/n, cellular network connectivity
Available with a number of accessories, the General Dynamics Itronix GD400 list price starts at $1829.
For a complete list of features, benefits and specifications, please visit http://www.gd-itronix.com/GD400. To speak to a sales representative or to order a GD400, call 1-800-441-1309.
General Dynamics Itronix is a leading developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems including full-sized laptops, ultra-mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs. Additional information is available at http://www.gd-itronix.com.
General Dynamics Itronix is part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). Information about General Dynamics is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com.
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