NTS Communications Selects 360networks for Ethernet Virtual Private Line and Optical Wavelength Services in key Texas Markets
Wholesale telecom provider's focus on expanding services and network in Texas shows gains
SEATTLE, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --360networks, a facilities-based wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, and VoIP services, today announced NTS Communications has selected the 360networks Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) Service in support of end user needs between Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas. In addition, 360networks also deployed optical wavelengths for NTS from Lubbock to Wichita Falls, Texas.
NTS Communications, a subsidiary of Xfone, Inc., provides integrated voice, data and video solutions to business and residential customers in West Texas as well as seven additional states. The company operates the region's largest non-ILEC telecommunications network, with a Fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) platform that supports its voice, video and data triple play offering.
"We needed capacity to key markets, protected circuits, and competitive prices; 360networks's unique coverage footprint in West Texas gave us the markets we needed," said Priscilla Rivas,Vice President, Network Administration for NTS Communications. "Its EVPL service provided the pay-as-you-grow solution we were looking for, with the wavelengths enhancing protection in critical markets."
"We are proud to expand our long-standing relationship with NTS," said Steve Cardwell, vice president of sales for 360networks. "For customers like NTS needing to go beyond the major metropolitan areas, we provide a one-stop shop with the full line of high quality services to the markets they need, competitively priced, and backed by the high levels of customer service we've built our reputation on."
The 360networks EVPL service is fully mesh-protected for ubiquitous connectivity between major carrier hotels, data centers, Internet exchanges, and neutral peering points across the company's entire 18,500 route mile footprint. 360networks's EVPL eliminates the mileage associated with traditional private line services. Customers instead, pay a monthly recurring charge per port in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations. Because 360networks owns and operates the network, its EVPL customers benefit from a level of reliability and control not available from shared network configurations. Combined with the company's deep coverage to major metros, as well as dozens of smaller markets, NTS decreases network complexity, improves and optimizes capacity, and reduces costs.
About 360networks
360networks is a full service wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, and VoIP services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning 18,500 miles to tier 1 to 4 U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and British Columbia. Financially strong and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks helps the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. http://www.360networks.com
About Xfone, Inc.
Xfone is a provider of high speed broadband services, including Internet access, digital cable TV programming and local and long distance telephone service to residential and business customers in northern Texas and southeastern Louisiana. Xfone's Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) network provides one of the fastest internet connections available. The Company currently has operations in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana and also serves customers in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. For the company's website, please visit: http://www.xfone.com.
SOURCE 360networks
360networks
CONTACT: Scott R Fincher, Product Marketing Manager, , 360networks, +1-303-854-5016, or cell, +1-303-886-0566, scott.fincher@360networks.com
Givex and Plastic Jungle Announce Partnership to Integrate Gift Card Services
Buca di Beppo joins new platform to provide an easy and secure way for
consumers to buy gift cards and sell balances to receive instant
funding
SAN JOSE, CA, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, a global technology company which powers loyalty and gift card
programs across 50 countries worldwide, today announced an integrated
partnership with Plastic Jungle, the web's largest secured gift card exchange, to enable Plastic Jungle
users to easily buy and sell select merchants' gift cards processed by
Givex and enjoy instant funding, an immediate electronic transaction on
the Plastic Jungle website.
Plastic Jungle helps unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift
cards by allowing consumers to sell gift cards for up to 92% of the
gift card value, buy new gift cards at their favorite brands for up to
35% off, or donate the value of their unused cards to their favorite
cause. Users can also opt for instant funding via PayPal or Amazon.com
gift cards for select retailers - all in a safe and trusted
environment. This partnership will help drive unused gift cards back to
the merchants, turning unredeemed gift card value into productive, high
margin spend.
"We're very pleased that our marketplace will become even more
convenient for consumers through our integration with Givex," said
Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. "This partnership not only helps
both businesses and consumers capture the value from unused gift cards,
but also enables brands to better connect with their best customers
while at the same time giving gift card merchants ways to participate
in a fully integrated manner in the secondary gift card marketplace."
The first brand to sign onto the platform is Buca di Beppo, the nation's leading family style Italian restaurant chain. Plastic
Jungle users will now be able to enjoy instant funding for Buca di
Beppo gift cards they sell to the site, while the value on these cards
will be seamlessly transferred to new Buca di Beppo gift cards
available to motivated buyers on the Plastic Jungle marketplace. In
addition to Buca di Beppo, the integration features will also be
offered to the entire roster of Givex merchants and further adds to
Plastic Jungle's existing relationships with leading payment
processors, which now cover the vast majority of retailer gift card
programs.
"It's important for us to connect directly to our customers and ensure
their experience with Buca di Beppo is as positive as possible," said
Trish Giordano, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Buca di Beppo.
"Plastic Jungle and Givex are making it easier for our customers to get
the best value they can and we're pleased to be a part of this new
integration."
"Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to excite and engage
their best customers," said Bryan Wang, Director Marketing at Givex.
"That's why we look forward to working with Plastic Jungle. This new
channel gets gift cards into the hands of active users, driving revenue
and visits."
About Plastic Jungle
Plastic Jungle (http://www.plasticjungle.com) is the web's largest secured gift card exchange, giving consumers the
choice and flexibility to convert their gift cards into other forms of
spending power -- including online balances to use at the millions of
merchants that accept PayPal; Amazon.com Gift Cards; credit on
ChargeSmart to pay utility, car or mortgage bills; virtual currencies
for online games and social networks; and more -- and to stretch their
shopping dollars at their favorite merchants. Plastic Jungle's
patent-pending marketplace and payment applications aim to safely
unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards trapped in
the economy for the benefit of consumers and merchants alike. Based in
San Jose, California, the company is privately held, with venture
backing from Shasta Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, First
Round Capital, Bay Partners, Harrison Metal and Western Technology
Investment.
About Givex
Givex's technology has now significantly evolved from the first gift
card and loyalty programs that began in 1999. We now provide
customizable tools that empower businesses of all kinds to acquire new
customers, build, maintain and expand their customer database,
effectively communicate with customers, and finally understand and
reward their most loyal customers. Find out more at http://www.givex.com.
SOURCE Givex
Givex
CONTACT: Lana Gersten | 212.784.5714 | lgersten@groupgordon.com
Kristin Donelson | 415.305.3524 | kc@plasticjungle.net
Bryan Wang | 877-478-7733 ext. 309| bryan@givex.com
Tradeweb Launches Electronic European Repo Marketplace
LONDON, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Tradeweb Markets LLC, a leader in building and operating financial
markets, today announced the launch of a European repo marketplace. The
electronic dealer-to-customer platform mirrors the existing voice and
message-based trading process, while enabling efficient trade execution and
substantially simplifying the post-trade complexities of collateral
assignment and allocation.
Leading institutional investors across Europe have already shown strong
commitment to the platform. In addition to the benefits of speed and
efficient trade processing, customers are able to request executable quotes
from up to five dealers, which can be viewed in one place at one time, and
negotiate rates and haircuts. A full audit trail of activity provides best
execution reporting to the buy-side.
"We continue to be at the forefront of electronic trading in fixed
income and derivatives markets," said Steve Hall, head of Tradeweb's
international business. "Our clients understand the benefits of electronic
trading and we are excited about this new opportunity."
Tradeweb has nine liquidity providers either already live or in the
process of technical implementation, and further interest from the wider
dealer community. Dealers are keen to provide repo liquidity to their
customers, whilst benefitting from efficient collateral assignment and
allocation tools, and from straight through processing.
"We have drawn on our deep understanding of the money markets and our
clients' needs, and worked closely with both the buy- and sell-side to
develop a marketplace that creates real efficiencies," commented Nigel de
Jong, a director of money markets at Tradeweb. "European repo is becoming an
increasingly important product for institutional investors. Now they can
execute across a broad range of European money markets instruments on
Tradeweb."
Users can trade classic repo and reverse repo on tri-party, bilateral
general collateral and bilateral specials on terms from overnight to
one-year, with forward start capability.
About Tradeweb
Tradeweb is a leader in building and operating financial markets. As a
pioneer in the development of electronic trading and trade processing, the
company provides services in the fixed income and derivatives markets to
clients in more than 50 countries. Since 1998, Tradeweb has operated a
global fixed income and derivatives trading network that harnesses the
distribution of the major investment banks with over 2,000 institutional
clients. In 2008, Tradeweb introduced inter-dealing broking capability with
the acquisition of voice broker Hilliard Farber and subsequently launched
Dealerweb, an electronic IDB platform. Tradeweb Retail provides a trading
and sales application to fixed income brokers and traders.
Louise Collins, Tradeweb +44(0)20-7776-0943
louise.collins@tradeweb.com
Frederick Duff Gordon, Moorgate +44(0)20-7377-4996
frederick.dg@moorgategroup.com
Acision and Accuris Networks Collaborate to Provide Alltel Wireless with Innovative, OPEX-reducing OTA Provisioning Solution
PLANO, Texas, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Acision Innovation Network partnership enables Alltel Wireless
to automatically provision and update handsets and eliminate traditional
manual provisioning processes and costs
Acision, a world leader in mobile data, in partnership with Accuris
Networks - a member of the Acision Innovation Network - will provide Alltel
Wireless with Accuris Networks' OTA (over the air) solution, to enable the
operator to deliver value added services to subscribers such as handset
activation and national and international roaming updates. Acision plays a
key role in integrating Accuris' platform with the operator network,
ensuring a smooth and flawless installation.
Acision's deployment at Alltel Wireless, a provider of wireless services
to customers across six states in the U.S., will enable the carrier to use
Accuris Networks' OTA platform, AccuPROFILE(TM), to automatically activate,
update and reprogram all handsets in use in their network. This includes
updating Preferred Roaming Lists (PRL) to enable both national and
international roaming as well as enabling the prevention of handset cloning.
This innovative approach enables operators like Alltel Wireless to
provision devices themselves, while addressing network coverage and
congestion challenges. This helps to reduce OPEX costs and handset
manufacturing provisioning fees, while saving time and money getting new
devices and services to market and improving the user experience.
"Alltel Wireless is committed to delivering an exceptional customer
experience," said Ken Borner, Vice President of Engineering and Operations,
Alltel Wireless. "Acision and Accuris will provide technical resources that
facilitate provisioning, accelerate solution development and testing, and
enable other operational efficiencies for Alltel."
"This Alltel Wireless deployment is validation of the power of the
Acision Innovation Network, which is designed to address the needs of
operators by aligning Acision's unmatched experience in mobile data services
with companies like Accuris Networks," said Claudia Grandjean, SVP and GM
for North America at Acision. "Through this partnership, Acision is able to
leverage Accuris Networks' expertise to enable Alltel Wireless to more
efficiently deliver services to subscribers, resulting in cost savings and
enhanced customer quality of experience."
"The Acision Innovation Network provides Accuris Networks with a unique
opportunity to put our technology to work to meet the challenges facing
operators like Alltel Wireless," said David Reeder, Vice President Business
Development, Accuris Networks. "With Acision's support and cooperation,
Accuris Networks is making it possible for Alltel Wireless to realize the
full potential of the provisioning, roaming and updating capabilities that
provide subscribers with a reliable and enhanced user experience."
As a world leader in mobile data, Acision powers innovation and
profitable growth in mobile data services. As the pioneer of mobile
messaging, Acision's real time mobile data solutions support its customers
worldwide to drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling,
optimizing and monetizing data traffic. For more information, visit Acision
at http://www.acision.com
The Acision Innovation Network
The Acision Innovation Network is a partnership-based ecosystem that
enables the global communications community to collaborate on the creation
of new applications and services to advance the way the world communicates.
For more information, visit Acision at http://www.acision.com/innovation.
About Accuris Networks
Accuris Networks is a leading provider of roaming inter-working and
convergence solutions. The AccuPROFILE platform is designed to maximize the
wireless subscriber's user experience, while reducing the service provider's
cost of provisioning and updating mobile devices.
About Alltel Wireless
Allied Wireless Communications Corporation (AWCC), doing business as
Alltel Wireless, is a wireless telecommunications provider serving customers
in six states. Headquartered in Little Rock, AR., AWCC is a subsidiary of
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI). For more information, visit http://www.alltel.com or http://www.awcc.com.
Source: Acision UK Ltd
Press Contacts
Sarah Thomas
Topaz Partners
Tel: +1-781-404-2427
Email: acision@topazpartners.com
LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's next generation e-commerce model, Ave23.com, is excited to announce its launch today with Visual Intelligence Technology helping consumers discover, select and purchase fashionable finds at the click of a button! Drag an image or look into the search bar and the website will return visually similar items that make up that look. The innovative site provides an endless variety of today's trends adorned by celebrities and fashionistas around the world. Ave23.com's user-friendly site boasts a database with over a million products and thousands of new 'looks' uploaded daily, resulting in an ideal online shopping forum for fashion lovers of all ages.
Founded by two digitally advanced entrepreneurs with backgrounds in technology and finance, the duofirst met on the corner of AVE23, located on 23(rd) Street and 5(th) Avenue, in New York City. They shared a vision on how to change the way consumers around the world discovered the latest fashion styles -- ultimately giving birth to Ave23.com.
"We were excited to create an outlet for the fashion-loving consumer that enabled them to discover the newest trends, from clothing to shoes and accessories, and purchase them without navigating tremendously across the web," explains Julian Reis, co-founder of Ave23.com. "Ave23.com is a one-stop-shop for all generations, making online shopping easier than it has ever been before."
Compared to Boutiques.com, a company by Google, AVE23 is the only company that can let the computer know how to recognize products by analyzing the whole look, separate them into different products, then search and find the result. By co-employing the proprietary Visual Intelligence Technology, a team of engineers are able to pull thousands of matching styles and brands from across the internet, creating a gallery for the consumer to "drag," "drop" and "buy" their favorite look-alike items based on brand, alikeness and price.
The dedicated team at Ave23.com consistently uploads the latest looks and street chic styles from the hottest parties in New York, Award Shows in Los Angeles, Fashion Shows in Paris, Milan, among many others. Joining the social network of a fashion forward community, consumers are able to "follow" celebrities, models, designers, and other members with similar taste. Ave23.com is poised to pioneer the movement of major change for online shopping as people drag, drop and buy their way to a better wardrobe.
NTT Com Launches Ethernet Virtual Private Line for High-speed Point-to-Point Connections Globally
TOKYO, July 26, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced on July 26 the
worldwide launch of its Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) service, called
Global Virtual Link. First introduced in the US through NTT America in 2006,
the service is now available in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Poland,
Singapore, Spain, the Netherlands and the U.K., through NTT Com's Tier-1
Global IP Network, one of the world's largest IP backbones.
Global Virtual Link integrates Wide Area Network (WAN) reach into
existing Ethernet-based Local Area Networks (LAN), to provide customers
worldwide with virtual point-to-point connections over NTT Com's low-cost
open network. Customers such as content providers and Internet service
providers are able to establish seamless, direct connections among their
Point of Presence (POP) locations and data centers all over the world,
enabling them to steadily exchange huge amounts of data. The service allows
dedicated bandwidths from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, leveraging the reach and
reliability of the NTT Com Global Tier-1 IP Network and is suitable for data
mirroring, large file transmissions and data backup in cloud computing
environments.
Customers can choose from fixed or burstable, pay-as-you-go billings to
meet their needs.
About NTT Communications Corporation
NTT Communications provides a broad range of global networks, management
solutions and IT services to customers worldwide. The company is renowned
for reliable, high-quality security, hosting, voice, data and IP services,
as well as expertise in managed networks and leadership in IPv6 transit
technology. NTT Communications' extensive infrastructure includes Arcstar
(TM) Global IP-VPN and Global e-VLAN, as well as a Tier-1 IP backbone
reaching more than 150 countries in partnership with major Internet service
providers, and secure data centers in Asia, North America and Europe. NTT
Communications is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone Corporation, one of the world's largest telecoms with listings on
the Tokyo, London and New York stock exchanges. Please visit http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html
Source: NTT Communications Corporation
(Ms.) Rumi Ogawa or (Ms.) Lina Chang, Global Business Division, NTT Communications Corporation, Tel: +81-3-6733-8157 (till 31 July, 2011), +81-3-6700-9105 (from 1 August, 2011), e-mail: gin-marcom-gl@ntt.com
Does Bizzingo + IBG = Summer Launch for the Social Network?
DALLAS, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, it was announced that Bizzingo (OTC: BIZZ) has engaged the services of IBG, heralding an imminent rollout of Bizzingo's one-of-a-kind 'business-meets-social' networking.
While it may be premature to conclude that the news alone drove the price of the stock up 14%, investors and prospective corporate customers are eagerly awaiting Bizzingo's 'live' network. Utilizing the real-time services of IBG -- as well as putting the call out for charter members -- can be construed as a clear sign that Bizzingo is preparing to launch, perhaps even by the end of the summer.
Bizzingo has been developing a business-oriented social network that avoids the public exposure of more 'friends-and-family' oriented social networking sites such as Facebook. While serving a similar professional sphere as the recently-public LinkedIn, Bizzingo's focus upon the business entities rather than individual profiles allows for undistracted purpose-built networking like no other.
IBG (Internet Business Group, Ltd.) brings market-leading experience with handling the online presence and brand development of more than 150 companies. At the final stages of development, Bizzingo has crafted a robust social networking infrastructure upon which IBG will contribute both internal design and programming input and external drive -- in the form of IBG's award-winning SEO and reputation management capabilities.
"The expertise and services of IBG combined within the Bizzingo Network will tremendously benefit our business social network," states Douglas Toth, Bizzingo CEO and Chairman. "IBG offers an outstanding team that develops high-performance websites, effective e-commerce platforms and engaging social media applications. This collaboration will better enable us to exceed our short term goals and add significant value to our product."
Although personal connections, social interaction, and updates in the business world have been common elements of the Internet for some time, Bizzingo's unique strategy of creating a global network of businesses is something new to the online experience.
The opportunity to leverage and expand brand identity and directly engage marketing targets offers immediate and obvious benefits to businesses -- who for too long have had to make due with the 'bolted-on' online presences (insecure, subject to third-party manipulation, and full of irrelevant distractions) available from earlier attempts at social networking. For more information on IBG and Bizzingo please visit:
Thomas Nelson Gift Books Releases Interactive Apps Based on Bestselling Devotional Titles
Apps Available Today Through iTunes®
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Nelson Gift Books released a line of apps today for their bestselling devotionals. The first apps in the launch include the platinum-selling devotional Jesus Calling and Max Lucado's newest devotional Live Loved. These apps, priced at $9.99 each, are available for purchase today in the iTunes® Store for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with apps for Droid phone and tablets following this fall. The $9.99 app includes customized formatting for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Each app includes all of the devotions and scripture from the book, as well as features that take each devotional to the next level in terms of interactivity and ease of use, including the ability to:
-- Share excerpts or thoughts on social media platforms
-- Add personal notes for each devotional
-- Customize with a choice of beautiful backgrounds
-- Search by topic, date, verse, or keyword
-- Watch special videos and interviews with the author
-- Shop for other products by the author
-- Gift the app to a friend
"God's love is vast, His grace unending," says pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado. "My hope is that the Live Loved devotional app will provide each user with a continual, interactive reminder of God's overflowing love and encouragement."
With the print versions of these titles already showing great success in the consumer market, Thomas Nelson anticipates that these daily devotional apps will provide hope, encouragement and inspiration to a whole new generation of readers on the go.
"After Jesus Calling was made available to the public, I was astonished to hear people say, time after time, each day's reading seems to be written just for me," recalls author Sarah Young on the success of Jesus Calling.
Thomas Nelson is happy to provide these apps as a continued path toward convenient and user-friendly gift and inspirational product offerings.
Thomas Nelson Gift Books Publisher Laura Minchew explains, "Apps offer a new level of accessibility for this outstanding devotional content. I especially love the ease of sharing content via Facebook or Twitter and the immediate giftability of the apps."
Max Lucado has more than 100 million products in print, including 80 million book products, and a publishing career spanning 25 years. Many of his titles have been on national bestsellers lists like The New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and ECPA. Lucado has been featured on many national media outlets including The TODAY Show, Good Morning America and Fox & Friends in the last year. Max and his wife Denalyn live in San Antonio, Texas, where he is Minister of Preaching at Oak Hills Church. More on Max Lucado can be found at http://www.MaxLucado.com.
Sarah Young is quietly leading millions of men and women worldwide on a journey of intimacy with Christ. Sarah and her husband have traveled around the world planting churches and counseling. They currently are ministering to a Japanese-speaking community in Australia. Hometown: Perth, Western Australia.
For more information, contact Julie Solomon, jsolomon@thomasnelson.com
Thomas Nelson Gift Division sets the standard within the gift book industry by placing exceptional quality and innovative design in each and every one of its journals, devotionals, promise books and gift books. For more information, visit our website http://www.thomasnelson.com.
New Web-Mon(TM) Enterprise Edition Provides Remote Meter Dashboards over TCP/IP LAN/WAN Networks
Ideal for campus or multi-building facilities, Web-Mon Enterprise Edition provides one-page dashboards of historical and real-time energy use via any standard web browser over Modbus IP LAN and WAN networks using Modbus TCP/IP as the communication protocol; complements versatility of Web-Mon standard edition for single-building apps.
LANGHORNE, Pa., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Mon, the electric submetering market leader and manufacturer of the widely installed E-Mon D-Mon® product line, today announced the availability of the Web-Mon(TM) Enterprise Edition, an Internet-enabled energy monitoring platform that provides real-time and historical energy data via any standard Web browser. Ideal for campus and multi-building facility applications, Web-Mon Enterprise directly communicates over the facility's existing IP backbone with remote Class 3000 and 5000 E-Mon D-Mon meters and up to three connected pulse-output utility meters per Web-Mon Enterprise device. Typical applications include schools and universities, medical complexes, business parks, military bases and other multi-building commercial, industrial and institutional users.
Like the Web-Mon standard edition introduced in 2009, Web-Mon Enterprise provides a user-friendly web interface that allows live energy data, charts and graphs to be viewed via any standard Internet browser--without add-on software or extra programming to provide a "dashboard" display of kWh, kW, power factor and other advanced functions from up to 24 meter inputs.
"Web-Mon Enterprise Edition takes one-click energy management to the next level by automatically integrating the user's distributed metering infrastructure into real-time meter dashboards via any TCP/IP local or wide area network," said Don Millstein, president and CEO of E-Mon. "Web-Mon Enterprise complements our standard Web-Mon offering, typically used in single-building scenarios, with open-architecture Modbus IP-compatible device connectivity for virtually any multi-facility energy monitoring and management networking requirement, including presentment of electricity, gas, water, and other metered parameters."
Web-Mon affords multiple users access to key energy data and usage patterns critical in today's energy intensive environments. The ability to view usage on demand either on-site or remotely allows energy managers and others to easily stay on top of energy conservation programs, green building initiatives or overall efficiency analysis. Whether the need is for one-page dashboards, energy profiles or raw interval data, E-Mon's Web-Mon solutions are the answer.
Web-Mon Enterprise's expanded functionality and flexibility derives from a number of new features:
-- Hardware platform includes: AMCC PowerPC 440 @ 524MHz processor with
math co-processor; 256MB SDRAM and 128MB Serial Flash; real-time clock;
battery back up and AC power transformer;
-- Modbus TCP/IP communications with Class 3000 and Class 5000 E-Mon D-Mon
meters equipped with Modbus TCP/IP communications option;
-- Displayed parameters include: electrical consumption (kWh), peak demand
(kW), power factor, Volts, Amps by phase and VARs;
-- Carbon footprint dashboard displays CO2, SO2, NoX and other calculations
for each meter;
-- User alerts are emailed when daily kW/kWh usage alarm setpoints are
exceeded;
-- Stores and displays data from today, previous seven days and previous 30
days;
-- Internal memory stores up to 36 days of 15-minute interval data;
-- Pulse-enabled meters (gas, water, etc.) offer direct connection to the
Aux1 and/or Aux2 ports of the Class 3000 and Class 5000 meters;
-- Up to two gas, water or other pulse output meters per E-Mon (Class 5000)
meter are readable on separate meter dashboards;
-- Current weather info and one-day forecast displayed on home meter page;
records five-day weather conditions from local NOAA website;
-- Normalization feature compares usage by square foot for the user's own
facility versus regional averages around the country;
-- Trend Builder feature allows users to drag and drop select data for
specified meters and time periods to create charts; displays comparison
of all recorded parameters by meter;
-- CSV files are exportable to Microsoft Excel® or Adobe PDF® formats;
-- Two Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45); supports static IP addresses;
-- UL, CE, C-UL, CSA and FCC agency listings.
For more information or a free demo, contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or visit http://www.emon.com.
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About E-Mon
Established in 1981, E-Mon is the industry leader in solid-state electronic kilowatt-hour submeters, automatic meter reading software and other energy management products and services. Almost 500,000 E-Mon products are installed worldwide for tenant billing, cost allocation, demand side management, energy conservation and load profiling across the spectrum of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental and multi-family residential facilities. E-Mon is an active member of the Federal Energy Management Program task force, Alliance to Save Energy, Association of Energy Engineers, U.S. Green Building Council and other organizations. For further information, visit: http://www.emon.com.
Editor Contact:Suzy Abbott, Marketing ManagerE-Mon850 Town Center DriveLanghorne, PA 19047Toll Free: 800-334-3666Main: 215-752-0601; Fax: -3094Email: info@emon.com URL: http://www.emon.com
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NFL and Ticketmaster Launch NFL Ticket Exchange to Kick Off 2011 Season
- The Only Marketplace for Fans to Buy and Sell Guaranteed Authentic NFL Tickets -
- Purchase Regular Season Tickets with Confidence -
- Print Tickets at Home with Ticketmaster's TicketFast Technology -
NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2011 NFL season is officially on and geared-up fans may purchase tickets to see their favorite team in action on the NFL Ticket Exchange. Powered by Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Exchange of the NFL provides fans the ability to buy and sell tickets through a convenient and secure, League-approved marketplace with the exclusive ability to electronically authenticate every ticket sold. With Ticketmaster's TicketFast technology, fans can download and print their tickets at home in just minutes - alleviating the need for time-consuming and expensive mail delivery options.
The NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster provides fans with:
-- Guaranteed authentic game tickets;
-- A wide selection of tickets from single game and season ticket holders;
-- Interactive seating maps to search for tickets by location, price and
number of tickets; and
-- Ticketmaster's TicketFast, available on most orders, allowing fans
access to print their tickets at home within minutes.
Fans can access the NFL Ticket Exchange online at NFL.com/TicketExchange or by calling (888) 635-5944.
About the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster:
The National Football League (NFL) and Ticketmaster have worked together to create the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster, the first and only resale marketplace that provides NFL fans looking to buy or sell NFL tickets a safe, convenient and League-approved resale platform. Through this groundbreaking endeavor, the NFL and Ticketmaster are able to deliver fans exclusive access to barcode-authenticated NFL game tickets when purchased from the NFL Ticket Exchange. Additionally, for the majority of regular and playoff tickets purchased via the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster, fans have instant access to their tickets via Ticketmaster's TicketFast delivery, which allows fans to print their tickets within minutes of each sale, alleviating the need for time-consuming and expensive mail delivery options. The NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster is accessible from Ticketmaster.com and NFL.com.
About Ticketmaster:
With operations spanning 19 countries, Ticketmaster is the world leader in event ticketing and ranks among the top five eCommerce sites globally. Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
Bang & Olufsen Launches BeoSound 5 Encore Digital Music System
Presenting a window to the world of digital music with patented playlist technology and convenient "plug and play" operation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the worldwide provider of exclusive, custom made audio and video products, announces the arrival of its BeoSound 5 Encore - a digital music system that allows for easy navigation to one's preferred digital music library, access to over 13,000 internet radio stations and a high quality listening experience featuring an award winning playlist technology, intuitive graphical user interface, and an interactive, convenient operation for the end user. BeoSound 5 Encore is the new addition to the BeoSound 5 digital audio family. It is Bang & Olufsen's plug-n-play answer to a growing demand in the era of digital music, as it allows for easy access of one's music library without a complicated navigation process. BeoSound 5 Encore acts as an all-consuming sound hub with content conveniently and instantly arranged by album, artist, track, or 'favorites' category. It can be used as a stand-alone audio system or in a multi-source/multi-room application.
"BeoSound 5 Encore represents the first step into the new digital world where both permanent and temporary devices constantly change," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We believe BeoSound 5 Encore acknowledges the different customer levels - in terms of familiarity with the digital music paradigm - and will appeal to both the technologically advanced and those that prefer a more simplistic way of interacting and navigating with one's preferred digital music library."
A variety of sources and genres
BeoSound 5 Encore offers easy access to more than 13,000 internet radio stations from all over the world, and with every possible genre and language represented. The quality of the stations is monitored and constantly updated automatically by Bang & Olufsen.
In addition to internet radio, BeoSound 5 Encore can browse and play music from a plethora of sources; a connected hard disc, a NAS server, a computer, a USB stick or a handheld device. It supports music in lossless quality; therefore it is possible to enjoy the full qualities of one's favorite music tracks.
BeoSound 5 Encore is an excellent and simple solution for those wanting to clean up the mess of a physical, CD-based music collection. Simply connect Encore to a pair of Bang & Olufsen speakers and the setup is complete. It can work as your primary music system connected to the internet (either wired or wirelessly) with access to internet radio and music on a server, or a USB connected hard disc. Additionally, it can also act as an access point for your secondary music devices.
The customer can connect up to eight BeoSound 5 Encores to the same server, with the added benefit of being able to play different music content in different rooms at the same time. Resulting in less arguments with the family about what to listen to, and where. Everyone can simultaneously enjoy their favorite tunes in the comfort of their own room, be it internet radio or digital music files, and the music is still stored in one place.
Re-inventing the wheel
BeoSound 5 Encore conveniently presents a rich choice of content in a well-organized way, appealing to those who desire simplicity and easy access. Visually it proudly displays its design heritage from BeoSound 5 with a unique mixture of mechanical tactile elements and a strong graphical expression.
BeoSound 5 Encore features a 10.4" full graphical display and a magical wheel that easily scrolls through even the greatest of music collections at the spin of a finger.
With a number of different options for wall, table or floor placement, BeoSound 5 Encore will easily fit into any home decor. Additionally, it has been specially designed with permanent sockets hidden for concealed and elegant cabling. Also, sockets for temporary devices such as USB sticks, portable players or headphones are easily accessible below the display.
Automatic playlist with a high IQ
The patented MOTS 'More of the Same' algorithm, is an award-winning Bang & Olufsen technology. It automatically captures the unique musical identity of a track and then builds a playlist of similar music - based on parameters such as sound, dynamics, and rhythmic aspects of a particular track.
Being the intelligent playlist of the future, MOTS automatically generates a playlist when the user accesses the content of a USB or WLAN/LAN connected device, leaving the end user with more time to rediscover the music collection, instead of manually having to select a number of tracks every time. It is a fast and convenient way to set the musical scene for any mood or setting, (i.e. a dinner party or a laid-back evening on the couch). Additionally, the customer can select a particular favorite playlist offered by MOTS, by simply saving the track initially selected, and then the customer can listen to the specific playlist whenever desired.
With the launch of BeoSound 5 Encore, Bang & Olufsen is now able to offer customers two different state-of-the-art digital audio solutions which - with their individual advantages - are designed to exceed the expectations of any discerning customer eager to take the next step into the world of digital music. BeoSound 5 Encore is available for purchase in all Bang & Olufsen showrooms in August 2011. It retails at $3350.00.
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
Weather Central Brings Severe Weather and Hail Alerts to Progressive® Insurance
Industry-First Hail Forecast Service Gives Consumers Personalized, Highly-Precise and Automatic Mobile Alerts 30 Minutes before Damaging Hailstorms Strike with Live:Wire® HailZone(TM)
MADISON, Wis., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Central, a global provider of enterprise weather solutions and forecasting, today announced an agreement with Progressive® Insurance that will leverage the company's Live:Wire® HailZone(TM) data and radar analytics to provide advanced warning of severe hailstorms to drivers who sign up at http://www.progressive.com/weatheralerts. With this industry-first hail forecast service, consumers will be able to personalize locations of interest - such as a home, office or child's school - and receive automatic alerts via text message up to thirty minutes before hailstorms, high winds, or other severe weather hits their area, giving motorists the time they need to get themselves and their property to safety. The service also delivers National Weather Service watches and warnings.
"Weather Central's highly-precise weather data has nearly unlimited applications, and we are pleased to be leading the charge with Progressive in order to bring our technology to bear for the insurance industry," said Steve Smedberg, Senior Vice President - Enterprise, Weather Central. "Severe hail damage costs policyholders and insurers over $1 billion in damages every year. We set out to provide Progressive with life- and money-saving information that comes right to consumers when they need it most, and we've done just that with this partnership."
Progressive Severe Weather Alerts are powered by Weather Central's Live:Wire® Alerts platform and trusted HailZone(TM) data that is precise to an industry-leading 1km-wide area. Precise warning zone alerting assures that only policyholders in the path of the storm will receive alerts, greatly reducing false alarms associated with county-based warnings.
MyWeather was created by Weather Central, LP (WXC.com), to provide consumers with personalized, precise, portable weather data and graphics online and on mobile devices. Weather Central, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile, and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight. For more information please visit MyWeather.com, like facebook.com/myweather, watch youtube.com/myweather and follow @myweather.
Easy to Spot, Removable, Flotation Backdoor For Your HD HERO® Camera
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --GoPro, maker of the world's most versatile HD cameras, today announced the launch of the Floaty Backdoor, an attachable flotation backdoor for the company's best selling HD HERO® camera.
The Floaty Backdoor is an industrial strength 3M adhesive backing that attaches the float directly to the HD HERO waterhousing backdoor. It's great for snorkeling, diving, surfing, wakeboarding and any other water activity that might require additional safeguarding. This new accessory adds to the HD HERO's reputation as the most versatile camera in the world. Available for order today at GoPro.com and subsequently shipping to retailers around the world, the Floaty Backdoor has an MSRP of $14.99.
The Floaty Backdoor follows the incredibly successful launch of the LCD BacPac and Battery BacPac released by GoPro this past spring. The LCD BacPac is a removable LCD screen for the 1080p HD HERO camera and along with the Battery BacPac, a standalone battery charger that also attaches to the back of the 1080p HD HERO, illustrates GoPro's dedication to providing its customers with innovative ways to expand the functionality of their GoPro camera without requiring them to buy an entirely new camera.
About GoPro
Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro is the world's leading activity image capture company. GoPro's HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used by more consumers and video production professionals than any other camera in its class. GoPro's products are sold in over 60 countries, in specialty sports retailers, Best Buy, and at gopro.com.
Nickelodeon Partners With Verizon FiOS to Offer SpongeBob SquarePants Games Widget
Viewers Can Play Casual Games While Watching Nick Programming
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Nickelodeon and Verizon today announced an interactive widget that allows viewers to play SpongeBob SquarePants-themed games while watching their favorite Nickelodeon shows. Exclusive to subscribers with both Verizon FiOS TV and Internet, the widget delivers a series of four games that can be downloaded for free from Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, and the Verizon FiOS TV Application Storefront.
"Verizon is a fantastic partner and the SpongeBob SquarePants games widget is a great opportunity for us to provide single-screen interactive entertainment for their customers," said Peter Dolchin, Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations, Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks. "This innovative platform allows fans to further engage with one of their favorite characters in a way that complements their Nickelodeon viewing experience."
Subscribers can access the free widget by tuning in to Nickelodeon or Nicktoons and clicking the "FiOS TV" button on the remote control when the interactive bug appears. Once opened, the games appear on the left-hand side of the screen and customers can choose from the list. Customers can also play the games any time by clicking on the "Widgets" button on the FiOS TV remote control, selecting "FiOS TV Widgets" and selecting the Nick Games icon under the featured category. Subscribers can select from among the four available SpongeBob games. All game play is controlled using the directional keys on the FiOS TV remote.
"Verizon's advanced networks deliver the connected technologies that have become essential to people's lives," said Terry Denson, vice president of content and programming for Verizon. "We are excited to partner with Nickelodeon and offer the first branded kids games, exclusive to FiOS TV customers."
SpongeBob SquarePants widget games include:
-- "Build-a-Bob"- allows viewers to create their own new and unique
SpongeBob characters by choosing from a selection of features and body
parts of show characters.
-- "SpongeBob ShufflePants" - a puzzle game that requires rearranging the
sequence of shuffled image columns or "slices" until the proper sequence
is obtained.
-- "Under My Rock" - challenges users to find visual duplicates or matches
among several image tiles of SpongeBob-themed icons.
-- "X Marks the Spot" - a nautical Tic-Tac-Toe game that can be played
versus the TV or in two-player mode with two degrees of difficulty.
Nickelodeon worked with Ensequence, an interactive TV company, to develop the SpongeBob widget.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com..
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Nickelodeon
CONTACT: Nicole Bradley, Nickelodeon, +1-212-846-5939, nicole.bradley@nick.com; or Deidre Mulcahy Hart, Verizon Public Relations, +1-908-559-3483, deidre.m.hart@verizon.com
Huron Continues Expansion of Document Management Platform
Winnebago Add-On Acquisition Represents 6th Acquisition for Platform
DETROIT, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Huron Capital Partners LLC announced today that its portfolio company, TouchPoint Print Solutions Corp. ("TouchPoint"), has acquired certain assets of Winnebago Color Press, Inc. ("WCP"). Located in Menasha, WI, Winnebago provides a full range of commercial offset, digital print and marketing services to customers throughout the Midwest. The acquisition provides TouchPoint with expanded production capabilities, sales resources, and customer relationships. The Winnebago operations will be consolidated into TouchPoint's CoakleyTech/CCI operations in the Milwaukee area.
Chris Illman, President of CoakleyTech/CCI stated, "CCI/CoakleyTech will continue to support WCP's customers with diversified and specialized print and marketing solutions. With the additional resources of the TouchPoint Print Solutions family of companies, including a large network of operations throughout the US and leading technology platforms, we will continue to serve and exceed every client's expectation." Tom Simunek, CEO of TouchPoint added, "We are thrilled to be partnering with the WCP sales team. The company is noted for their intense focus on customer service and quality, and will be a great fit in the TouchPoint platform."
Huron partnered with Simunek in 2006 to pursue a buy-and-build strategy in the digital document management industry. The platform made its first investment in July 2007 with the acquisition of CoakleyTech. Since that time, Huron has completed 5 additional acquisitions for the platform, building TouchPoint into a $100 million diversified provider of document management, digital and commercial sheet fed printing, and related mailing and fulfillment services. Peter Mogk, a Partner at Huron noted, "Tom and the entire TouchPoint team have done a tremendous job building this investment from the ground up. Through thoughtful strategic planning, we've identified key products and services that we've been able to add to the platform through various acquisitions. While managing through some of the most difficult economic conditions in recent history, we've worked closely with Tom and his team to integrate these businesses into a single, cohesive entity."
About Huron Capital Partners LLC
Huron Capital is a leading private equity firm investing in lower middle-market companies. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $70 million in equity to sponsor buyouts, growth initiatives, corporate spin-offs and recapitalizations of growth-oriented niche manufacturing, specialty service, and value-added distribution companies having revenues up to $300 million. Huron's strategy is to combine its operational approach, capital and transaction experience with proven management teams who have the vision, experience and commitment to grow their businesses.
Since its founding in 1999, Huron has acquired or invested in 52 companies with aggregate revenues approaching $1 billion. Investments have been made in the USA and Canada in a variety of areas, including print solutions & document management, education, healthcare products& services, specialty chemicals, specialty packaging, consumer products, home decor, passenger transportation services, building products, office furniture components and laboratory testing. Huron Capital currently manages over $600 million in committed equity through three private equity funds, and has offices based in Detroit and Toronto. The firm has consistently generated top-quartile returns for its limited partners. For more information, please visit us at http://www.huroncapital.com.
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Huron Capital Partners LLC
CONTACT: Peter Mogk, +1-313-962-5803, David Reynolds, +1-313-962-5810, Huron Capital Partners LLC
Disney Interactive Media Group to Give D23 Expo Attendees Hands-On Fun With the Latest Interactive Games and Online Art Activities
Guests to Preview Upcoming Video Games, Compete in Interactive Art Contests on Disney.com's Create and Meet Legendary Video Game Designer Warren Spector, Creator of Disney Epic Mickey
BURBANK, Calif., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) invites Disney fans and families to step into its pavilion at the D23 Expo--The Ultimate Disney Fan Event--for hands-on fun with the latest interactive entertainment products for video game consoles, mobile devices and online, based on beloved Disney stories and characters. Every day of the D23 Expo, taking place August 19-21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will be packed with hours of game play, special guests, interactive art contests, giveaways and more!
Guests of the D23 Expo will be able to suit up, power up and team up as they enter Disney Universe, a multiplayer action-adventure video game set in a mix-up of Disney and Disney Pixar inspired worlds that will be released this fall.
The Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension video game, inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, will be available for hands-on gameplay. Fans will be able to play as their favorite Phineas and Ferb characters as they journey through new dimensions to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Guests can also immerse themselves in the recently released and critically acclaimed Cars 2: The Video Game. Inspired by the Disney Pixar animated film, the game allows players to dive into the Cars 2 universe alongside some of their favorite Cars personalities in exotic locations spanning the globe.
The award-winning video game Disney Epic Mickey will be featured in the DIMG pavilion and the game's creator, legendary game designer Warren Spector, will be on hand. Mr. Spector will be making special appearances at the booth on August 19 and 20 to meet guests and sign autographs.
Online gamers can play Disney's latest social games, including this summer's smash hit Gardens of Time and the popular online virtual world for kids Club Penguin. Guests who want Disney games on the go, can try out the latest mobile games, such as Cars 2 and Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
For aspiring young Disney artists and animators, Disney.com's Create will offer its newest collection of online creativity tools for making digital paintings, comic books, animated pets, photo mashups, music slideshows and animations. During the D23 Expo, the new Disney Epic Mickey Digital Painter will be featured in the booth and guests will be invited to participate in daily art contests judged by Warren Spector for the chance to win exclusive D23 DIMG prize packages.
About D23 Expo 2011
The D23 Expo--The Ultimate Disney Fan Event--brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as never before. Tickets for D23 Expo 2011 will fall into three different pricing tiers, based on purchase date (visit http://www.D23Expo.com for details), and D23 Members can enjoy additional savings plus members-only benefits. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available for both D23 Members and the general public.
About D23
The name "D23" pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney's 88-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at http://www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August 19-21, 2011.
Fans can join D23 at http://www.Disney.com/D23, all Disney Store locations within the United States, select shops at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and at http://www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us "DisneyD23" at Twitter and on Facebook.
Disney Interactive Media Group
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG), one of the world's largest creators of high-quality interactive entertainment across all platforms, is the segment of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the global creation and delivery of interactive entertainment, multi-platform video games, and lifestyle content across all current and emerging digital media platforms. DIMG produces and distributes a broad portfolio of content from its five primary lines of business: Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Online, Disney Online Studios, Disney Mobile, and Playdom. Products and content released and operated by DIMG include blockbuster online virtual worlds, #1-ranked web destinations Disney.com and the Disney Family network of websites*, mobile applications, and video games.
Disney Interactive Media Group is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NSYE: DIS).
*comScore MediaMetrix
Contacts: Dana Henry Benson
Disney Interactive Media Group
818-623-3420
Dana.Henry@disney.com
Kirsten Erickson
Disney Interactive Media Group
818-623-3886
Kirsten.Erickson@disney.com
Lisa Scalzo
The Walt Disney Company / D23
818.560.3117
Lisa.R.Scalzo@disney.com
CTIA-The Wireless Association® Response to NAB's Study
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After NAB released their study,CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President Chris Guttman-McCabe said:
"Contrary to the scare tactics that NAB is presenting to consumers and policymakers, reallocating underutilized spectrum will not remove free over-the-air broadcast television. We also want to remind broadcasters of two key points in all of the incentive auction discussions, as well as in each of the legislative discussion drafts. First, participation in the auction is voluntary. Second, repacking costs will be reimbursed. NAB's study confirms that even under their analysis, spectrum can be moved voluntarily to its highest and best use, billions can be raised for the United States Treasury and free over-the-air broadcast services continue.
"Even though we are the most efficient users of spectrum, driving high-speed mobile broadband to 300 million Americans, the U.S. wireless industry needs the ability to purchase more spectrum in order to continue to provide their customers with the best products and services in the world. Since spectrum is a finite resource, it is vital that the U.S. government ensures the highest and best of use. Economists estimate that for every dollar invested in mobile Internet, it will create an additional $7-10 for the GDP. This is in addition to the tens of billions of dollars that will be raised at auction. Our members want to help boost our country's economy, but they must have access to more spectrum. This can, and should, be a win-win-win."
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.
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SC Johnson Empowers Families to be a Force for Change
New Informational Forum and Carbon Calculator on Corporate Web Site Aims to Help Families Make Greener Choices for a Better World
RACINE, Wis., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --SC Johnson, a family company, has taken a new step in empowering families to be a force for change in the world. The company expanded its corporate web site, http://www.scjohnson.com, to include a section entitled "Greener Choices," designed to provide families with information to help them make daily changes to help the environment.
The new Greener Choices forum shares insights from SC Johnson, but also encourages discussions within families and communities. It includes tips on small, easy choices families can make for a better world, as well as an area where people can post their own tips and recommendations. The section covers four main areas including: Conserving Energy, More with Less, Reduce & Recycle and Everyday Alternatives. The Greener Choices site also offers perspective from well-known green family blogger Scarlet Paolicchi of the FamilyFocus Blog and FAQs from SC Johnson about its own green practices. Additionally, the company is hoping to continue the conversation about greener choices on Twitter at @SCJGreenChoices (http://www.twitter.com/scjgreenchoices).
"As a family company, we know change starts at home," explained Kelly M. Semrau, Senior Vice President - Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability. "A conversation at the dinner table leads to a decision to start recycling... and progress grows from there. By giving families easy tips and tools to understand their impact on the earth, we hope to help them make some of the simple but important changes that can add up to a real difference."
The launch of the Greener Choices site coincides with SC Johnson's launch of Windex® Mini, a concentrated refill pouch that uses 90 percent less plastic packaging than a traditional 26 fluid ounce trigger Windex® bottle. With Windex® Mini SC Johnson hopes to gain valuable insight into how Americans use concentrated cleaning products to inform future efforts of similar nature. Windex® Mini concentrated refill pouches are being sold exclusively on the Greener Choices site and the company invites purchasers to return to the site to post comments and critiques about their experience with the product.
Change Your Carbon Footprint
Also part of the Greener Choices site is a new a carbon calculator that SC Johnson launched in partnership with Conservation International (CI). The easy-to-use tool offers a detailed analysis of a family's carbon impact based on home energy use, vehicles, diet and more. It then offers suggestions to lower your impact and a chance to offset it.
Research has shown that the average American produces approximately 20 tons of carbon dioxide every year - five times the global average. That's a big footprint - and one with a significant environmental impact. SC Johnson believes that families can be a force for change simply by understanding their carbon output and taking small steps in response. Tips like these can be found on the site and through the CI carbon calculator:
-- Replacing a single incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent
can reduce C02 emissions by about 100 pounds.
-- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three
hours.
-- Keeping your car's tires inflated can save hundreds of pounds of C02
each year.
"We are continually impressed by SC Johnson's commitment to protecting the environment and inspiring that same commitment in others," said Justin Ward, Vice President of Business Practices at Conservation International. "By recognizing the value of Conservation International's carbon calculator in educating families about how their everyday actions can help sustain nature for the benefit of people on Earth, SC Johnson continues their long tradition of environmental leadership."
A History of Environmental Leadership
SC Johnson has made a commitment to reducing its own environmental footprint, as well. The company has set specific goals every five years for the last two decades and is currently working against objectives to be achieved by 2011. As reported in SC Johnson's 2010 Public Report, 75 percent of these have already been met, with SC Johnson reducing water and emissions by 54 percent since 2000, cutting U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 29.1 percent since 2006 and cutting worldwide GHG emissions by 31.6 percent since 2000.
The company hopes to source 40 percent of total electricity usage worldwide from renewable energy, and currently is at 39.7 percent. SC Johnson's largest global factory, based in Racine, Wisconsin, is partially powered with cogeneration using methane gas from a local public landfill. Its Bay City, Michigan plant is powered with wind energy, reducing the annual purchase of coal-fired electricity by nearly half. In Indonesia, waste palm shells are burned as a substitute for fuel, requiring 80 percent less diesel fuel, and in 2009, SC Johnson launched its first owned and operated windmill at its largest European manufacturing plant in Mijdrecht, The Netherlands. The 80 meter-tall wind turbine is expected to eliminate 3,900 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
SC Johnson has been greening its products and operations for decades, examples include:
-- In 1975, we voluntarily and unilaterally eliminated chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs) from our aerosols, three years before the U.S. mandate.
-- In 1992, we published our first sustainability report, becoming one of
the first packaged goods companies to do so.
-- In 2001, we created our Greenlist(TM) process to help our chemists to
select better ingredients and phase out less desirable ones. As an
example, since 2005, we've cut nearly 48 million pounds of VOCs from our
products.
-- In 2002, we phased out chlorine-based external packaging materials
worldwide, including bleached paperboard and bottles made of PVC.
-- In 2009, we surpassed industry guidelines by launching an extensive
ingredient communication program (http://www.whatsinsidescjohnson.com).
-- By 2010, we had cut our worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 31.6%
since 2000.
-- In 2011, we announced that by 2015, we will only purchase palm oil-based
ingredients that originate from responsible and sustainable sources.
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and pest control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 125-year-old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. http://www.scjohnson.com.
About Conservation International (CI)
Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity. With headquarters in Washington, DC, CI works in more than 40 countries on four continents. For more information, visit http://www.conservation.org.
Media ContactsJam Stewart, SC JohnsonJMStewar@scj.com and (262) 260-6654
Megan DiSciullo, EdelmanMegan.DiSciullo@edelman.com and (646) 642-7780
New Interactive Video Service Released on Facebook
ME interactive video service platform will allow consumer interaction with any object in video. Opens new F-commerce capabilities and advertising channels for Facebook brands
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- White Square Media, LLC. launches "ME" a new patent pending On Demand interactive video service on Facebook.
See a pair of shoes Kim Kardashian is wearing in a video, and the fan wants to buy them - just click on them. Watching the "Hold It Against Me" video by Britney Spears posted on Jive Records' fan page, and want to know who made Britney's custom jewelry? Just click on it. Any object in streamed video can now be made interactive with ME.
Consumers can now watch streamed video without annoying pre-rolls, commercial spots, or overlays. When the viewer wants to interact with an object in the video just simply click the ME button.
Facebook brands now have the opportunity to convert social media traffic to direct sales without ruining the Facebook experience. Simply register for a free trial account or commercial account on whitesquaremedia.me, upload the flash video, use ME to make it interactive, and then embed it on the brand page or post it to a Facebook wall.
"We're the game changer that many have been waiting for and literally we stepped in the ring between Facebook vs. Google +. It's an exciting and a very bold move!" said Andrew Incorvia, White Square Media's CEO.
"Consumers and advertisers are so tired of the current video advertising machine that's being forced upon them, and social media advertisers grow weary of costly low quality traffic. Consumers aren't buying goods or services through social media. Yet consumers spend hours searching the Internet for something they saw on video. Those days of fruitless searches are gone," added White Square Media's CEO.
ME can be used anywhere as demonstrated in this interactive press release. Currently ME is offered as a FREE service for content owners and trial Facebook business users.
White Square Media is a tech start-up, entirely self-funded, and offers a service that gives consumers an "it's about f'n time" feeling. Once you play with ME, you'll never want to go back to non-interactive video.
Android 2.3 Debuted in the AT&T Portfolio with HTC Status, All Post-paid Android Smartphones Released in 2011 Planned to Receive 2.3 Upgrade
DALLAS, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Key Facts
-- AT&T* confirmed that upgrades to the Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread)
platform are planned for all post-paid Android smartphones already
introduced this year.
-- Motorola ATRIX(TM) 4G users will receive an update to Android 2.3
beginning today and HTC Inspire(TM) 4G users will receive the update in
the coming weeks.
-- Motorola ATRIX 4G update will also provide the ability to download
applications from third-party stores.
-- HTC Status(TM) arrived in stores July 17, the first AT&T smartphone
running Android 2.3.
Upgrade Details
Customers who purchased an Android smartphone from AT&T introduced in 2011 can expect to receive an update to Android 2.3. All of these devices are planned to be upgraded from Android 2.2 to Android 2.3, also referred to as Gingerbread. In addition, Samsung Captivate(TM) owners will be able to upgrade to Gingerbread.
Delivery methods will vary by device. Whenever possible, upgrades are delivered over-the-air (OTA), however in some cases the size of the file needed to install the update will require the user to connect via Wi-Fi or connect the phone to a PC to install the update. Factors such as manufacturer-defined software and other device performance improvements result in each device requiring a separate update which will vary in timing.
Beginning today and continuing over the next few weeks, Motorola ATRIX 4G users will be prompted to install the update. To download the update, users must be connected via Wi-Fi. In August, HTC Inspire 4G users will be notified that the update is available and can be downloaded when connected to a Wi-Fi network. AT&T smartphone users can access at any one of the company's more than 26,000 Wi-Fi hotspots at no cost.
The AT&T smartphones planned for a Gingerbread update are:
Gingerbread delivers a number of improvements, such as user interface refinements, refined copy/paste functionality and speed enhancements. The upgrade offers improved power management that offers a more active role in managing applications in addition to an improved on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support that makes typing faster and more accurate.
*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.
4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network.
Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations
Android is a trademark of Google, 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, 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.
AT&T Brings Mobile Broadband Network to Hanover County
Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications
RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its mobile broadband network in Hanover County, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
Areas of new coverage include Randolph-Macon College and the towns of Ashland, Beaverdam, Montpelier and along routes 54, 33, and 738. The network was also expanded along I-95 and US 1 from Henrico County to Caroline County. Additionally in Hanover County, the mobile broadband network is now available along US 301 from Mechanicsville to Caroline County, along Route 360 from Mechanicsville to King William County and at the Hanover County Municipal Airport.
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.
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said J. Michael Schweder, AT&T President Mid Atlantic. "AT&T's ongoing investments in the state will help ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth in Virginia." From 2008 to 2010, AT&T's capital investment in its Virginia wireline and wireless networks was nearly $700 million.
"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, and we want to meet that demand for our customers," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "We're excited to bring mobile broadband to new areas of Hanover County. Our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. In fact, this deal, if approved, 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 also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 24,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 135,000 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 Hanover County 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 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.
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: Gayle Kansagor, +1-202-295-8775, Gayle.Kansagor@harbourgrp.com, for AT&T
General Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Fortress Technologies, Inc.
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) completed its previously announced purchase of Fortress Technologies, Inc. on July 22, 2011. Fortress Technologies is a provider of secure wireless networking equipment for the U.S. military and other government customers. The value of the cash transaction, which is expected to be accretive to General Dynamics' earnings beginning in 2012, has not been disclosed.
Fortress Technologies produces a portfolio of mesh networking products that enable secure wireless network capabilities for battlefield logistics, convoy, command post and soldier applications. Built on commercially available technologies, Fortress Technologies' ruggedized products improve soldiers' combat effectiveness and survivability by increasing their access to information. The company is based in Westford, Mass., and has approximately 70 employees.
Fortress Technologies will be managed by General Dynamics C4 Systems, which is based in Scottsdale, Ariz. General Dynamics C4 Systems designs, manufactures and delivers trusted and secure communications systems, command and control systems and operational hardware to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community and federal civilian agencies, and to international customers.
"The acquisition of Fortress accelerates our ability to deliver a wider array of secure, Wi-Fi-based tactical wireless communication systems for military and government users worldwide," said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems. "These competitively priced products, based on commercial offerings, deliver unprecedented efficiencies in size, weight and power for users from the core to the very edge of the network."
"Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour" Channel to Launch on SiriusXM
24/7 online channel to feature every one of Dylan's classic "Theme Time Radio Hour" shows
Dylan's "Theme Time Radio Hour" weekly show to air on SiriusXM's Deep Tracks channel
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that it will launch "Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour," the online channel showcasing Bob Dylan's classic satellite radio shows. The commercial-free music channel will launch on Monday, August 15 on channel 801 on SiriusXM Internet Radio.
Theme Time Radio Hour, hosted by Bob Dylan, offers an eclectic mix of songs, from a wide variety of musical genres, related to that week's theme with Dylan's on-air thoughts and commentary interspersed with phone calls, email readings, contributions from special guests and an array of classic radio IDs, jingles and promos from the past.
Additionally, SiriusXM listeners will hear a show from the Theme Time Radio Hour vault on Deep Tracks, channel 27, on Mondays at 8:00 pm; Wednesdays at 11:00 am; Thursdays at 12:00 am and Sundays at 8:00 am (all times Eastern).
"Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour" will air online, along with commercial-free music channels "Simon & Garfunkel Radio," "Neil Diamond Radio," "Tim McGraw Radio" and "Mandatory Metallica."
Deep Tracks plays deeper cuts from classic rock legends. Listeners will hear Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Led Zeppelin, Beatles and Solos (John, Paul, George, Ringo), Rolling Stones, The Who, Steely Dan, Kinks and Steve Miller Band.
Sirius XM Radio is America's satellite radio company. SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to 20.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM offers an array of content from many of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers.
SiriusXM programming is available on more than 800 devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available at siriusxm.com, and on Apple, BlackBerry and Android-powered mobile devices.
SiriusXM has arrangements with every major automaker and its radio products are available for sale at shop.siriusxm.com as well as retail locations nationwide.
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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement: our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment; our ability to retain subscribers and maintain our average monthly revenue per subscriber; our dependence upon automakers and other third parties; our substantial indebtedness; and the useful life of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
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Project HEART's Comprehensive Archive of Jewish Holocaust Victims' Assets Now Contains 1.5 Million Records
Searchable, user-friendly database is the largest single-source of Holocaust era property records
JERUSALEM, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Project HEART announced today that its searchable database of Holocaust era property records now contains 1.5 million records, making the database the largest, publically available single-source database of lost Jewish property assets from the Holocaust era.
The online database was first unveiled on May 1, 2011, at which time, it contained over 500,000 records. Since that time, the Project HEART database has received a record amount of hits from users worldwide. The records were compiled and made available by Project HEART (Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce), an initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), in cooperation and with the support of the Government of Israel, to help Jewish families identify personal property confiscated by the Nazis and to help victims seek restitution.
The 1.5 million records contained in Project HEART's online database consist of property addresses, lists of homeowners, professions, lists of known confiscated properties, business directories, insurance policies , and other archival information that can assist potential applicants in their research.
Project HEART's Executive Director, Bobby Brown, stated that the addition of approximately 1 million records since the database was first posted on May 1, 2011, demonstrates Project HEART's commitment to "list every piece of private property that we can find, for which the Jewish people declare they never received compensation."
"The Project HEART database will be instrumental in our struggle towards achieving a small measure of justice for the Holocaust victims and their heirs," said Natan Sharansky, the Chairman of the Jewish Agency. Sharansky added, "The records compiled in the Project HEART database serve as uncontroverted proof that the Holocaust was not only the greatest murder ever committed, but the greatest robbery in history. We are dedicated to the struggle to ensure that Holocaust victims and their heirs receive compensation and are proud that Project HEART is utilizing advanced technological tools to advance this goal."
Leah Nass, Deputy Minister for Senior Citizens, representing the Government of Israel, said, "Project HEART's creation of the most comprehensive database of Holocaust era property records to date demonstrates our commitment to seek a measure of justice for Holocaust victims and their heirs."
Launched in late February 2011, Project HEART seeks to identify Jewish Holocaust victims and their heirs worldwide whose families owned real estate, movable, immovable, or other intangible personal property that was confiscated, looted, or forcibly sold in countries governed or occupied by the Nazi forces or Axis powers during the Holocaust era. The only limitation for application is if restitution has been made to a victim or the victim's heirs for that property after the Holocaust era; then they are not eligible for further restitution in connection with that property.
The Project HEART database was specifically created to assist Holocaust victims and their heirs during the eligibility process. Individuals can access the database on the Project HEART website: http://www.heartwebsite.org. To participate in Project HEART, individuals only need to fill out the Questionnaire that may be found on the website.
The online database will also serve as a powerful tool during future efforts to achieve restitution on behalf of eligible participants, since the records contained in the database will complement as well as legitimize the information submitted by Holocaust victims and their heirs.
"This is the first worldwide list of property confiscated, looted or forcibly sold during the Holocaust era to be made available to survivors and their heirs," stated Anya Verkhovskaya, Project Director, who added, "the response to the database has been overwhelming, with approximately 100,000 hits happening each week."
Since it was launched, details about Project HEART's purpose and the application process have been translated into 13 languages, and a 24-hour call center is operational in all languages. To date, the project has received tens of thousands of requests for additional information. Now that the online database contains 1.5 million property records, Project HEART officials anticipate an even greater response from Holocaust victims and their heirs.
Music Gets Accessorized With Altec Lansing's Fall Line of New Bliss Earphones for Women
First Noise-Isolating Earphones Designed Specifically for Female Music Lovers
SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, audio innovator Altec Lansing introduced its new Bliss series of noise-isolating, in-ear headphones designed for women's ears and to compliment their personal styles. Featuring the Bliss Platinum, Bliss Gold and Bliss Silver earphones, Altec Lansing beautifully designed three different earphone models with smaller housings to fit petite ears while providing exceptional sound quality. The Bliss series incorporates stylish colors and jewel accents to appeal to a woman's sense of fashion. Whether commuting to work or working out, Altec Lansing's Bliss series earphones offer style, comfort and great sound for women on the go.
"The majority of earphones currently on the market for women are just painted versions of male earphones; they are too large and uncomfortable for the female ear," said Raleigh Wilson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Altec Lansing. "Altec Lansing's new Bliss series earphones are specifically designed to be small while providing our renowned sound quality. And, with three styles and nine colors for women to choose from, these earphones compliment a variety of personal tastes."
Three Style Series of Noise-Isolating Comfort for Women
Altec Lansing's Bliss series delivers in three important areas for women: sound quality, fit and style. Altec Lansing engineered the Bliss series with narrower barrels and smaller ear tips to fit gently and securely in female ears. Despite the lightweight design, Altec Lansing's sound engineering ensures that its smaller components deliver great audio quality with punchy bass and clear highs so small ears can experience big sound. For added comfort, each earphone model includes a selection of different size ear tips to let each user customize her fit.
Altec Lansing's Bliss Platinum earphones are a practical yet stylish accessory designed for women looking for a subtle yet luxurious product to reflect their taste and lifestyle. The user will enjoy an immersive soundstage that resonates from within the diamond-cut styling, with crisp highs and bass that thumps without being overwhelming. Available in three attractive colors, aqua, black and pink, the Bliss Platinum look as good as they sound. Epitomizing functional fashion, these earphones incorporate a coordinated braided cloth cord that eliminates friction and tangling. Also included with the Bliss Platinum earphones is a soft carry case that protects the earphones for ultimate portability and an eight-piece ear tip kit for the perfect fit.
For those who believe in accessories that sparkle, Altec Lansing's Bliss Gold earphones feature glamorous jewel-faceted housings in pale lilac, violet and rose. The Gold series is ideal for women with a distinct sense of style and sophisticated taste who want their accessories to match with a range of outfits. The Gold series' acoustics feature crisp and clean audio, especially ideal for emphasis on vocals. The Bliss Silver earphones feature a low profile, perfectly balanced audio and a chic design in contemporary gold, teal and red at an affordable price point, making the Silver series a must-have accessory for fashionable music lovers who want to make a bold statement.
Availability and Pricing
Altec Lansing's Bliss Platinum (MZX736) earphones are available now at http://www.alteclansing.com and Best Buy for $69.95 MSRP. Altec Lansing's Bliss Gold (MZX436) and Bliss Silver (MZX236) earphones are available at http://www.alteclansing.com. MSRP is $49.95 and $29.95 respectively.
About Altec Lansing
For more than 70 years, Altec Lansing has been shaping the history of sound delivery by producing exceptional speakers with legendary acoustics, while catering to the consumer who won't compromise sound quality. The company boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of the first "talkie" film speakers, the first set of desktop computer speakers, and the first iPod docking station. Always entrenched in the music community, Altec Lansing continues to be a first choice for musicians and audiophiles alike. Altec Lansing is an American company with offices in San Diego, CA and Milford, PA.
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Aiseesoft Updates All Mac Software to Support the Latest Mac OS X Lion
BEIJING, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On Wednesday, Apple launched the Mac OS X Lion on the Mac App Store. The latest Mac OS X 10.7 brings customers many wonderful new features - full-screen apps, the mission control that brings together full-screen apps, Dashboard, Expose, and Spaces in one new feature, Launchpad, and some wonderful improved applications, such as Mail.
Since the Mac OS X Lion for developers was released about nine months ago, our software engineers have been studying this new Mac platform and testing the performance of our Mac software running on the OS X Lion. Now, with the launch of the new OS, all Aiseesoft Mac software could work perfectly on it and help you have a wonderful video/audio enjoyment experience. Here, we recommend you two Mac applications - Video Converter for Mac and Blu-ray Ripper for Mac. Both the two converters are star products of Aiseesoft.
Aiseesoft Video Converter for Mac is professional video converting software to assist users to convert all popular video and audio formats, such as AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1/2, 3GP, VOB and HD video (TS, MTS, M2TS), etc., on Mac. And this Mac Video Converter supports numerous output formats. With it, you can enjoy any video on your portable devices, like PSP, iPad, iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry, Android phones, mobile phones, etc. This software can bring you the best output video quality. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/video-converter-for-mac.html.
Aiseesoft Blu-ray Ripper for Mac is a reliable Mac Blu-ray Converter, which owns the ability of ripping and converting any Blu-ray disc, DVD and video file to all popular video/audio formats. This software can help customers enjoy Blu-ray movies on portable devices that have no Blu-ray drive. Moreover, this Mac Blu-ray Ripper possesses powerful video editing features. For instance, you can trim video segment, crop video frame, watermark video, and join videos together, and so on. To learn more about this Blu-ray Ripper for Mac, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/blu-ray-ripper-for-mac/.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Mac OS X v10.4 - v10.7
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher.
About Aiseesoft Studio
As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, user satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Alva Jones at +86-134-6675-9823 or pr@aiseesoft.com
Keep Informed of the Kids' Whereabouts This Summer With Family Locator From Verizon Wireless
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is in full swing, and knowing where the kids are and where they need to be over the busy vacation months is important to families. Family Locator, a simple and secure service from Verizon Wireless, allows parents to be informed in real-time about their kids' whereabouts.
Whether keeping track of family members at barbeques or making sure they get to swimming lessons on time, the simple application, which is accessible from phones and PCs, enables parents to set up alerts that let them know when their kids have taken their phones to different locations. Interactive maps, which are part of Family Locator, enable customers to find the address where their kids are located. With the integration of VZ Navigator®, parents can also get turn-by-turn directions to that location.
Other helpful features of Family Locator include recurring or one-time alerts that can be sent to multiple recipients via phone or email so each member of the family can be automatically reminded of pool parties, camping trips and more.
In addition, if cookout plans suddenly change time or location, customers can easily send text messages or directions to multiple family members at the same time after locating them using Bing(TM) local search. This feature may be used as a reminder to meet somewhere at a certain time, and if someone gets lost, doesn't arrive on time or there has been a change to the final destination point, they can easily be traced and sent directions.
It's easy to keep your family safe and in the know for the rest of the summer with four simple steps:
1. Locate your family members by using the Locate feature
2. Use arrival and departure updates, which allow you to set up a perimeter
that alerts you if a family member enters or leaves a specific location
3. Schedule location updates to locate family members phones at specific
times of day
4. Send messages and directions to family at no additional cost
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRaipeHdfO0 for a video on how the service works. Family Locator is available on dozens of Verizon Wireless devices, and select Android devices have been added as "locatable" phones, expanding the number of smartphones that are able to use Family Locator. Customers on a Family SharePlan can add the service to their existing plans for $9.99 per month for each phone that will be located. The monthly subscription includes unlimited messaging and data usage through Family Locator, plus arrival and departure updates and use with VZ Navigator from both a smartphone and PC. A subscription to VZ Navigator is required for integrated use, and data usage may apply when downloading the applications.
Family Locator is one of several tools in the Verizon Safeguards suite of products that helps Verizon Wireless customers manage the wireless phones and phone usage on their accounts. For information on Usage Controls, Content Filters, Spam Controls and more, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/safeguards.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com, or Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com
The Source hits the web with multitude of new original programming in preparation for The Source TV
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Source Magazine (http://www.thesource.com), the leading publication of Hip-Hop music, culture, and politics today announced a slate of new original online programming to premiere across its digital and mobile platforms. The new programs will take elements fresh off the pages of The Source Magazine and mix them with original, fun and compelling new ideas encompassing the latest in Hip-Hop culture. Each new show will represent different elements in Hip-Hop culture.
The Mind Squad: The Source will invite today's most influential individuals within the Hip-Hop culture to discuss current topics.
Masters of Ceremony: Bringing one of Hip-hop's purest elements into the digital age The Source created a monthly cipher series, Masters of Ceremony. The series will configure today's hottest MCs for a 4-5 minute cipher to be aired on thesource.com.
Up @ The Source: The Source's Q&A interview style program with artists featured in The Source. We will be inviting a plethora of hip-hop individuals to answer a few questions on the couch, in The Source interview room.
Beat the Staff: The Source's new video series that challenges the brains, wit and competitive spirit of artists, entertainer and personalities against one of The Source's staff members hosted at Source headquarters. The host will provide contestants with a list of questions. The first to answer 3 questions correctly will be crowned the winner.
Ghetto Metal: The Source presents amonthly video segment dedicated to its hip-hop fusion Ghetto Metal show filled with interviews, video of live performances and some behind the scenes footage of the show itself.
Digital Dime: The Source will get behind the scenes footage with your favorite models, artists, and vixens.
"The Source's new web series slate will provide our advertising partners with engaging original content and the opportunity to integrate their advertising message across multi-platforms," says L. Londell McMillian, Chairman of The NorthStar Group.
Also featured under the new programming will be its themed "behind the scenes" content related to each new issue. "Uncovered" The Source's detailed look at what it takes to make the cover happen; "Fashion spread", a caption of the hottest new fashion gracing the pages of the latest issue of The Source; and "In This Issue," a preview into the latest issue of The Source.
InsidersLab.com Announces Unique Content Syndication Program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In an effort to duplicate its success in a number of Asian markets, InsidersLab.com announced today that it will make its propriety insider trading content available for distribution to a select few financial news sites and portals across the U.S. and Canada.
InsidersLab.com monitors legal insider trades filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It then analyzes this activity and reports the significance of insider trades to readers and subscribers on a bi-hourly basis. This Internet watchdog is now announcing that it will be making a good deal of its unique content available at no-cost to suitable content syndication partners.
"Our U.S. presence is now nearly two years old and we feel the time is right to duplicate the business model that has been so successful for us in Asia," reports Eric Haaranen, Director of Marketing at InsidersLab.com. "We're the exclusive provider of insider trading data for Yahoo Finance and Quamnet.com in Hong Kong. By leveraging our data, each of our partners is able to generate over 3,000 pages of unique content in Chinese and another 10,000 in English. These pages represent a great deal of additional traffic and advertising space for monetization purposes."
The concept of syndicating content is not a new one but with so few companies committed to tracking and analyzing insider trading data, InsidersLab.com seems to be well positioned to work with the larger and well-respected brands within North America.
When asked whether the company would be charging for content usage, Haaranen replied, "We're more concerned with allowing our partners to see first-hand what our content can do from the perspective of increasing their traffic and revenues. Once the value of the content has been established we may want to charge for it or share in additional revenue our pages generate. However, if we're working with the right partners the increase in traffic and credibility we'll receive will often justify the free sharing of our data."
For more information about legal insider trading and what it means to the average retail investors, please visit http://www.InsidersLab.com. Editors, managers and business development representatives of high-traffic websites targeting the financial sectors are encouraged to contact Eric Haaranen at InsidersLab.com (778-297-6120) to discuss potential partnership opportunities.
SOURCE InsidersLab.com
InsidersLab.com
CONTACT: Eric Haaranen, Director of Marketing of InsidersLab.com, +1-778-297-6120
STMicroelectronics Launches iNEMO(TM) Design Contest in China
Competition open to students and engineers in China set to stimulate MEMS creativity and innovation
SHANGHAI, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications,(1) today launched the 2011 iNEMO Campus Design Contest, an open competition for the design of innovative applications built around ST's award-winning(2) iNEMO smart multi-sensor technology. ST's iNEMO Design Contest aims at supporting and promoting innovative design ideas in the MEMS space among students and young engineers in China.
ST's iNEMO is a unique evaluation and development tool that offers 9-axis MEMS sensing of linear, angular, and magnetic motion, along with pressure and temperature sensing, managed by the STM32 32-bit microcontroller. The integration of multiple sensors with processing capabilities and dedicated software in a single device enables leaps in functionality and performance in a wide variety of applications, including Gaming, Human Machine Interface, Robotics, Portable Navigation Devices, and Patient Monitoring.
"As the industry leader, ST recognizes the key role of design usability, originality and creativity in MEMS design," said Benedetto Vigna, Group Vice President and General Manager of the MEMS, Sensors and High Performance Analog Division. "ST continues to drive MEMS industry growth with its innovation capabilities and with its commitment to developing and cultivating talent among university students and young engineers around the world. The iNEMO Design Contest in China is yet another example of how ST demonstrates its commitment to global innovation and excellence."
The iNEMO Campus Design Contest will run in China until November, 22 2011 and offers total prizes in excess of RMB60,000(3) to the ten most successful iNEMO design concepts, evaluated on their functionality and practicality, implementation, creativity, presentation and final demonstration. The winners will be announced at the end of November, 2011.
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2010, the Company's net revenues were $10.35 billion. Further information on ST can be found atwww.st.com.
(1)IHS iSuppli: H2 2010 Consumer and Mobile MEMS Market Tracker, January 2011
(2) iNEMO has received a Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award and a Computerworld Honors recognition
(3) RMB20,000 (champion); 2x RMB10,000 (first places); 3x RMB5,000 (second places); 4x RMB2,000 (third places)
SOURCE STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics
CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-781-591-0354, michael.markowitz@st.com