Certs 4 Less, a Platinum Partner of Symantec's Website Security Solutions Business and its brands including VeriSign, Thawte, GeoTrust & RapidSSL Offers 29% Off Sale.

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- SSL Certificate Provider, Certs 4 Less, a Division of 4 Less Communications, wants to celebrate this once every four year event known as leap year.  Certs 4 Less wants to help their customers save money and is offering 29% off all products they sell.  Certs 4 Less is a Platinum Partner with Symantec's Website Security Solutions Business, formerly VeriSign Authentication Services.  Certs 4 Less offers SSL Certificates from the following four brands: VeriSign, Thawte, GeoTrust and RapidSSL.  These four brands are the most highly respected certificate authorities and provide an entire range of products ranging from Domain Validated SSL Certificates to Extended Validation SSL Certificates. The premium SSL Certificates from VeriSign also include website anti-malware scanning and vulnerability assessment scanning for free. This 29% off promotion will run for a 7 day period from February 29, 2012 - March 6, 2012.

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29% Off Storewide Sale

Certs 4 Less, in addition to its everyday competitive prices, will be offering 29% off to customers that order SSL Certificates or Code Signing Certificates between now and March 6 2012.  Certs 4 Less has taken a no nonsense approach to this promotion.  There is no limit to the amount of SSL or Code Signing Certificates you can buy.  Customers must use the promotion code: LEAPYEAR to qualify.  All qualified purchases during the 7 days of February 29 – March 6, 2012 will receive the discount.  This promotion cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer.

Link For More Information:  https://www.Certs4Less.com/leapyear.html

About 4 Less Communications, Inc.

In business since 1998, 4 Less Communications, Inc. offers Website and Ecommerce Hosting, Online Backup, SSL Certificates, Code Signing Certificates, and Dial-up Internet Access through their related companies. 4 Less Communications, Inc. was founded on the concept of offering the best Internet technologies with less stress, less confusion and for less money. 4 Less Communications, Inc. maintains its own data center and is proudly operated entirely in the United States.

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Dan Holtzman, Certs 4 Less, 818-998-0632, media@4lesscommunications.com

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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Problem Products, Inc. is proud to offer an online solution that immediately stops individuals from gambling online…  at no charge

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Problem Products, Inc. manufacturers of ProblemPoker.com software is pleased to announce that starting today until April 30, 2012, ProblemPoker.com will offer no charge software licenses for its Gambling Website Blocker.  This offer extends to any gambler who's willing to take the proactive first step towards freedom of their addiction to online gambling. Friends, family or concerned individuals can also take advantage of this offer.  This is a limited time offer for new users, and only available to the first 500 individuals that complete an online registration form.

While there's no proven way to safeguard against a gambling problem from starting, if you have risk factors for compulsive gambling, avoiding gambling in any form will be beneficial.  Gambling addiction is a progressive illness; getting treatment at the first sign of a problem will help prevent a gambling disorder from progressing.  ProblemPoker's proven technology is a crucial tool in protecting at-risk Internet gamblers from developing a more severe form of gambling addiction.

"ProblemPoker.com is dedicated to providing a robust computing solution to combat computer driven addiction disorders.  As a company focused on helping people, ProblemPoker's largest competitive advantage compared to other filtering solutions, is a firm dedication to clinical partnerships and alliances," says Kevin Jones, Director of Outreach.

ProblemPoker's filtering software includes these key preventive features:

• Sponsorship Program: The sponsorship program is an optional feature that is included with each purchased service subscription.  During installation, a user is given the option to enter an email address of a "sponsor" of their choice.  During browsing, if a user repeatedly attempts to access websites relating to online gambling, the Internet filter will send a message to the sponsor notifying them of the attempt.
• Over-Blocking and Under-Blocking Support:  ProblemPoker only blocks websites relating to online gambling.  This includes, but is not limited to: poker room websites, online casinos, bingo websites, sport betting websites, horse betting websites, etc…  If at any time a website is blocked that shouldn't be blocked, or conversely if a website that should be blocked is able to be accessed, an individual can send a request to have those sites reviewed and unblocked or blocked within the same business day.
• Self-Exclusion Capabilities: The user is restricted from uninstalling the filter during an active subscription period.  The filter cannot be removed with uninstall software for those trying to bypass the subscription period.

In order to take advantage of this generous offer, please click on the below link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/problempoker

The link will also allow you to name a sponsor who is supportive of your efforts to stop gambling; ProblemPoker will contact that individual and let them know of your proactive steps towards gambling freedom.

ProblemPoker.com, launched in 2005, is a manufacturer and distributor of web driven software solutions designed to help individuals stop online gambling by blocking access to online gambling websites.  This is accomplished via Internet filtering software that once installed, blocks access to any website offering online gambling opportunities.  After installation, a user cannot uninstall the software before completion of their chosen self-exclusion time period.  Starting today, any individual who has a desire to stop gambling online can email ProblemPoker and will receive a user key and a download link completely FREE of charge.  Once installed, the individual will be blocked from accessing any website offering online gambling opportunities. After this no charge period ends the user, friends or family can upgrade to a 1 year subscription at a preferred discount price of $5.99 per month.   

ProblemPoker.com is a privately held software corporation owned in full by Problem Products, Inc.  ProbelmPoker.com is Problem Products, Inc. flag-ship product.  For general questions concerning ProblemPoker.com please email support@problemproducts.com or call (703) 229-6710.

Media Contact: Kevin Jones Problem Products, Inc., 703-229-6710, support@problemproducts.com

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BARCELONA, Espanha, 28 de fevereiro de 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MWC 2012 -- A Acision, líder mundial em serviços de mensagens em dispositivos móveis, anunciou hoje o lançamento da Acision Enterprise Network (AEN), a primeira rede de serviço de mensagens autônoma e dedicada, e voltada para as empresas globais. Utilizando sua liderança no mercado de mensagens por texto (reconhecida pela Informa Telecoms & Media, 2011), a Acision Enterprise Network fornece um único ponto de entrada para conectar operadoras, empresas e consumidores, oferecendo, ao mesmo tempo, recursos universais, alcance e confiabilidade para comunicação por texto e campanhas mensuráveis.  

Por ser a ferramenta de comunicação mais confiável, alcançando todos os aparelhos celulares em nível global e oferecendo suporte ao diálogo interativo, o SMS tornou-se cada vez mais importante para empresas, especialmente para aquelas que querem ter um acesso aos consumidores verdadeiramente global. Trabalhando com parceiros, a AEN aproxima as empresas, provedores de serviços de aplicativos (ASPs – Application Service Providers), operadoras e consumidores, e fornece um novo modelo de entrega de mídia em dispositivos móveis que transformará a dinâmica do ecossistema dos serviços de mensagem em dispositivos móveis.  

Dando às empresas o maior alcance possível aos consumidores por meio de texto, a AEN fornece uma opção com boa relação custo-benefício às comunicações por dispositivos móveis, e direcionada, permitindo um entendimento profundo e capacidade de análise de campanhas e comunicações, e pode fornecer suporte a vários processos críticos de negócios, modelos transacionais e comerciais. Isso significa mais controle, transparência e flexibilidade para todas as campanhas feitas por uma empresa, garantindo um sucesso maior que as plataformas anteriores de engajamento em dispositivos móveis e intensificando a interação com o cliente.  

A rede permite que os provedores de serviços de aplicativos tenham um alcance maior para atender mais empresas com os "use cases" que habilitam, e aumentam a velocidade de entrega via SMS. Com um maior compartilhamento de receita em todas as partes do ecossistema, as operadoras de telefonia móvel se beneficiarão também de fontes de receita adicionais com o tráfego de SMS empresarial que de outro modo não poderiam abordar.  

Jorgen Nilsson, diretor executivo da Acision, comenta: "A grande difusão do SMS, que abrange todas as redes e dispositivos, faz com que as mensagens sejam a escolha óbvia para as marcas que querem aproveitar os dispositivos móveis para aumentar o alcance ao consumidor e seus resultados. A AEN fornece um canal de mídia para dispositivos móveis que é protegido e que estimulará o uso dos serviços de mensagem, garantindo a entrega rápida e a implementação de campanhas e comunicações para os consumidores, e criando uma vantagem competitiva para todas as partes envolvidas. As operadoras podem agora buscar ativamente, e com mais facilidade, novas fontes de receita com o aumento dos serviços de mensagem, com um serviço administrado por um provedor confiável e a interface com as empresas internacionais."  

Exemplos dos novos modelos de entrega de serviços em vários setores – desde serviços de saúde até FMCGs (produtos de consumo rápido), rede social, serviços financeiros e de logística – incluem cupons integrados com dispositivos móveis, alarmes, lembretes de compromissos, programação de reuniões, rastreamento, alertas de prevenção de fraude, recompensas de SMS, pagamentos interativos, comércio, promoções e ERP (Planejamento de Recursos Empresariais). A nova oferta fornece às empresas internacionais o público e a plataforma necessários para que alcancem o próximo bilhão de consumidores, e às empresas locais as ferramentas e o conhecimento que lhes permitem promover a lealdade na sua comunidade e dar aos clientes uma conexão direta a marcas e empresas nas quais eles confiam, e nos seus próprios termos. A plataforma fornece também uma abordagem explícita de escolha de participação, desde o ponto de origem até o final, e mantém a integridade dos dados do consumidor.  

"A Acision foi pioneira no serviço de mensagens para dispositivos móveis, e agora estamos mais uma vez na vanguarda, impulsionando a nova fase dos serviços de mensagens para garantir sua longevidade e ajudar o ecossistema a capitalizar, com eficácia, seu imenso potencial", concluiu Steven van Zanen, vice-presidente sênior de estratégia e marketing da Acision.  

Para obter mais informações sobre a Acision, visite http://www.acision.com

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Líder mundial em serviço de mensagens para dispositivos móveis, a Acision conecta o mundo fornecendo serviços de mensagem perfeitamente integrados, relevantes, que enriquecem a experiência das comunicações em dispositivos móveis e criam novas oportunidades para operadoras e empresas em todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite a Acision, em http://www.acision.com

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ROLLE, Schweiz, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

• Erschwinglicher Luxus-Sedan nimmt am Wettbewerb um das wachsende Massenmarkt-Segment in Russland teil

• Erstes Nissan-Modell, das für Russland entwickelt wurde und vor Ort in Togliatti hergestellt wird

• Eines der wichtigsten Modelle im Nissan Power 88-Halbzeit-Geschäftsplan

• Unterstreicht das langfristige Engagement von Nissan auf dem russischen Markt

Nissan hat heute bestätigt, dass das Unternehmen ein neues massentaugliches Modell einführen wird, das exklusiv für den russischen Markt entwickelt wurde und vor Ort in Togliatti hergestellt wird.

Der erschwingliche Luxus-Sedan wird den bekannten Namen "Almera" tragen und kennzeichnet den Einstieg von Nissan in den zunehmend wichtigen Massenmarkt nach seinem Verkaufsstart früh im nächsten Jahr.

Der Almera wurde von Nissan-Ingenieurteams in Japan, Großbritannien und Russland entwickelt und wird einer der geräumigsten Sedans im russischen Massenmarkt-Segment sein. Er bietet charakteristischen Nissan-Stil und -Technik zu einem außergewöhnlichen Preis.

Russland ist bereits der größte europäische Markt für Nissan; im Kalenderjahr 2011 stiegen die Verkäufe um 75% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr auf mehr als 138.000 Einheiten. Diese Leistung etablierte Nissan mit einem Gesamtmarktanteil von 5,2% und einem Marktanteil von 7,5% unter Marken aus Übersee als größten japanischen Hersteller in Russland.

Der Almera ist Teil einer umfassenden industriellen Strategie von Seiten Nissans in Russland und unterstreicht das langfristige Engagement des Unternehmens auf dem Markt. Im vergangenen Jahr produzierte die Nissan-Fabrik in St. Petersburg mehr als 43.000 Nissan Teana- und Nissan Murano-Business-Class-Modelle, ebenso wie den X-Trail - einen der meistverkauften Mittelklasse-SUVs des Landes.

Der Almera wird nach Schulungen durch Nissan-Ingenieure in Togliatti auf einer brandneuen Produktionsstraße hergestellt. Neue Lackier- und Karosseriewerkstätten werden vor dem Produktionsstart des Almera im November ebenfalls an dem Standort eröffnet.

François Goupil De Bouille, Geschäftsleiter von Nissan für Russland, sagte: "Als Teil des Nissan Power 88-Halbzeit-Geschäftsplanes wollen wir bis 2016 unseren Gesamtmarktanteil auf dem russischen Automarkt signifikant erhöhen. Modelle wie der Almera sind für unseren Erfolg ausschlaggebend."

"Nissan bietet in Russland bereits eine der größten Produktpaletten aller ausländischen Hersteller, doch bisher waren wir im am schnellsten wachsenden Massenmarkt nicht stark vertreten."

Der Almera wird dies ändern und dem Segment einen neuen Aspekt hinzufügen, da er einen außergewöhnlichen Preis, einzigartiges japanisches Design, bisher in diesem Marktsegment nicht verfügbaren Innenraum und Weltklasse-Qualität bietet.

Die Tatsache, dass dieses Auto speziell für Russland entwickelt wurde und vor Ort in Togliatti hergestellt wird, stellt sicher, dass es den Erwartungen und Ansprüchen unserer Kunden vollständig genügen wird."

Der Nissan Almera-Sedan wird im Zuge einer weltweiten Premiere auf dem diesjährigen Moscow International Autosalon am 29. August enthüllt werden.

Nissan in Russland

Russland ist Nissans größter europäischer Einzelmarkt und eine Schwerpunktregion zur Expansion laut dem 'Nissan Power 88'-Halbzeit-Geschäftsplan. Nissan ist bereits als meistverkaufte japanische Marke Russlands etabliert und verfügt derzeit über mehr als 5,0% des Gesamtmarktes. Im vergangenen Jahr produzierte das 1600 Mann starke Werk in St. Petersburg mehr als 43.000 X-Trails, Teanas und Muranos für den Verkauf in Russland.

Nissan in Europa

Nissan verfügt über eine der umfassendsten europäischen Präsenzen aller Hersteller aus Übersee; das Unternehmen beschäftigt mehr als 13.500 örtliche Angestellte in den Bereichen Design, Forschung & Entwicklung, Herstellung, Logistik und Verkauf & Marketing. Im vergangenen Jahr produzierten Nissan-Werke in Großbritannien, Spanien und Russland 677.000 Fahrzeuge, darunter Minivans, preisgekrönte Crossovers, SUVs und Geschäftsfahrzeuge. Nissan bietet heute 24 vielfältige und innovative Produkte zum Verkauf in Europa an, und ist positioniert, die Nummer Eins unter den asiatischen Marken in Europa zu werden.

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LONDON, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Spread betting on the price movements of thousands of shares worldwide can be risky, but it's simple to learn how with our step-by-step guide for new traders.

With a low margin feature, you'll be able to trade on the price movement of a range of shares without owning the underlying asset.

Through this guide, you will receive a brief overview of spread betting, what it means to go long and go short on shares and the trading education resources available to you as a new trader to help build your confidence and practice spread betting with zero risk.

Step 1: A Spread Betting Overview

Spread betting is a popular product for traders both new and experienced because it offers an easy entry level into the financial market due to its low margin feature and high leverage. Spread betting is also tax efficient, as currently under UK tax laws all profits made are free from UK Capital Gains tax* and Stamp Duty*, though this remains subject to change.

Allowing traders to go both long and short on trades - spread bettors can profit from a market which falls as well as rises.

The aforementioned high leverage allows traders to deposit a small percentage of the total value that they wish to trade; increasing exposure which could potentially magnify profits.

However, should the market move against their position, a leveraged product such as spread betting, can also result in losses greater than the initial deposit making risk management imperative to a trading plan.

Step 2: Going Long on Shares

As an example, say you predict that M&S shares will rise and you 'go long', buying at £10 per point at the buy price of 351p. 

If you are correct, and the share price rises to 400p you may decide to take your profits and close you trade. As a result, you would net a tax-free* profit of £490.

If however, you predicted wrong and M&S shares declined to 302p, you would net a £490 loss.

Step 3: Going Short on Shares

Using the same example above, say you predicted that the M&S shares would fall, and you 'go short' and 'sell' at £10 per point, at the sell price of 349p.

Over the coming days, your predictions prove correct and the share price falls; when they reach 300p, you decide to cash in your profits, closing you trade by buying back at £10 per point at 300p.

By selling at 349p and buying back at 300p - with a £10 per point stake size - you net a tax-free* profit of £490.

Had you predicted wrong and the M&S shares had rose to 398p, you would have net a loss of £490.

Step 4: Trading Education & Resources

Innovative and accessible online trading tools and real-time financial news and trends have opened up opportunities to speculate on share movements.

The trading platform from City Index offers extensive trading education and resources to help you make better-informed spread betting decisions.

In addition, free trading webinars, held by a team of spread betting experts from City Index, enable investors to learn spread betting at their own pace, from their own computer, no matter where they are.

Summary

Whilst spread betting can be risky, the step-by-step guide aims to help new traders prepare before making their first trade. It is important to remember that as a leveraged product, you can incur losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

*Spread betting is exempt from UK stamp duty. Spread betting is also exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax. However, tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek independent advice if necessary.

About City Index:

Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month in over 50 countries. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFDs and, in the UK, financial spread betting.

We constantly look to improve the performance of our platforms and expand our range of services. The result is our customers benefit from innovative trading tools with transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer support. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for details.

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BARCELONA, España, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Con el sistema propio de administración de potencia y de chip quad-core de Huawei

Huawei, un destacado proveedor de soluciones mundiales de información y de la tecnología de comunicaciones (ICT), ha presentado hoy el teléfono inteligente quad-core más rápido del mundo, Huawei Ascend D quad. Gracias al uso del procesador K3V2 quad-core 1.2GHz/1.5GHz de Huawei y contando con el diseño más compacto entre los teléfonos inteligentes de 4,5 pulgadas, Ascend D quad amplía el abanico de posibilidades para los consumidores con sistema operativo Android 4.0 y el sistema de administración de potencia propio de Huawei, que proporciona hasta un 30% de ahorro de energía.

"Hemos escuchado las principales demandas de la gente en relación a los teléfonos inteligentes: velocidad, larga vida de la batería, alta calidad visual y capacidades de audio y un terminal de mano compacto y de bajo peso. Huawei Ascend D quad supera todas estas expectativas", explicó Richard Yu, presidente de Huawei Device. "En enero, durante la celebración del Consumer Electronics Show en Las Vegas, conseguimos un record mundial para el teléfono inteligente más delgado del mundo con el Huawei Ascend P1 S. Estamos orgullosos de volver a introducir de nuevo una primicia mundial en el Congreso Mundial Móvil 2012 con el Ascend D quad, el teléfono inteligente más rápido".

Ascend D quad es una dinamo de entretenimiento con su pantalla táctil de alta definición de 720P de 4,5 pulgadas, además del procesador gráfico a color auténtico más potente de la industria, con 32-bit. Su pantalla PPI 330 proporciona una imagen clara y cristalina incluso bajo la luz solar directa, que está complementada por su tecnología de voz Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound y Audience earSmart™ para conseguir una experiencia que supera  sus sentidos. Su cámara trasera BSI de 8 megapíxeles, su cámara delantera de 1,3 megapíxel y su captura de vídeo 1080p full HD y capacidad de reproducción le permiten registrar momentos especiales con detalles claros y ricos.

Ascend D quad cuenta con una batería de 1800 mAh, que tiene una duración de entre uno y dos días con un uso normal. El teléfono inteligente muestra sus habilidades con la tecnología de administración de energía mejorada de Huawei Device, que proporciona una vida de batería más larga en hasta un 30% en comparación con la media industrial, ajustando el consumo energético según las necesidades de uso. También asegura un rendimiento de chipset superior y eficacia al mantener una temperatura de chip baja.

Con unas medidas de 64 mm de anchura y 8,9 mm de grosor, Ascend D quad es una prueba de que las cosas buenas se entregan en formato pequeño. Con una carcasa ultra-fina, la pantalla táctil de 4,5 pulgadas del teléfono inteligente, de bajo peso y compacta, parece desvanecerse en el marco, creando una sensación de "infinito" y permitiendo un cuerpo excepcionalmente estrecho.

Además del innovador diseño del hardware, Ascend D quad cuenta también con un diseño de software impresionante. Además de su sistema operativo Android 4.0, Ascend D quad optimiza la experiencia de usuario, asegurando una facilidad de uso superior.

Como parte de la gama Ascend D, Huawei ha presentado también los teléfonos inteligentes Ascend D quad XL y Ascend D1. Ascend D quad XL se entrega con una batería de 2500 mAh, que tiene una duración de entre dos y tres días en circunstancias de uso normales. Con las mismas especificaciones que Ascend D quad, Ascend D quad XL tiene unas medidas de 10,9 mm de grosor. Ascend D1 funciona con una CPU de 1,5 GHz dual-core y cuenta con una batería de 1670 mAh.  

La gama Ascend D quad estará disponible en China, Australia, Europa, Asia-Pacífico, Norteamérica y Sudamérica y Oriente Medio en el segundo trimestre de 2012. Ascend D1 estará disponible en los mercados anteriores en abril de 2012.

Acerca de Huawei Device

Huawei Device cree que todo el mundo puede ser el centro de información y que el mundo podría ser un lugar mejor si se derribaran el acceso y las barreras de la información. Su destacada gama de teléfonos móviles, instrumentos de banda ancha móviles e instrumentos del hogar son un testimonio del objetivo de Huawei Device centrado en los clientes y en el compromiso de proporcionar experiencias móviles de Internet fáciles para los usuarios por medio de la innovación en marcha. Basándose en más de dos décadas de éxito dentro de la industria de la información y las comunicaciones, y con nuestra experiencia de canal, capacidad operativa y recurso mundial de socios, Huawei Device se ha transformado, pasando de ser una compañía que comercializa millones de instrumentos dentro de sencillas transacciones a un gran negocio, para una marca "Business-to-People" (B2P) que también comercializa instrumentos directamente para millones de personas. A finales del año 2011, Huawei Device prestaba servicio a más de 500 operadores de todo el mundo. Si desea más información visite la página web de Huawei Device: http://www.huaweidevice.com

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BARCELONA, Spanien, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Das MediaPad 10 FHD Entertainment Tablet ist da

Huawei, ein führender internationaler Anbieter von Lösungen für die Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie (ICT), stellte heute auf dem Mobile World Congress 2012 das weltweit erste Quad Core-Tablet mit 10-Zoll-Display vor. MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI ist ein schnelles Tablet mit unübertroffenen audiovisuellen Entertainment-Funktionen plus einem Quad Core-Prozessor von Huawei mit 1,5 GHz, dem Betriebssystem Google Android 4.0 und einem IPS HD-Display mit einer Bildschirmdiagonalen von 10 Zoll.

"Die meisten Verbraucher nutzen Tablets zur Unterhaltung, beispielsweise für Spiele, Multimediainhalte, Surfen im Internet und zum Lesen von E-Books", sagte Richard Yu, Geschäftsführer von Huawei Device. "Unser HUAWEI MediaPad 10 FHD bietet exzellente Entertainment-Fähigkeiten, beispielsweise hohe Geschwindigkeit, Leistungsfähigkeit, Funktionen zum Browsen im Web sowie HD-Bild- und Tonwiedergabe, alles in einem kompakten, tragbaren Gehäuse."

Das MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI ist das schnellste verfügbare Quad Core-Tablet. Es ist mit dem von Huawei entwickelten Quad Core-Prozessor K3 mit 1,5 GHz ausgerüstet, dem kleinsten Quad Core-Prozessor der Branche, und nutzt die in diesen Chip integrierte CPU für unglaublich schnelle Datenverarbeitung und 3D-Grafikverarbeitung. Damit ist es ideal für HD-Videoclips und 3D-Spiele mit großen Datenmengen. Das MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI ermöglicht WLAN-Zugriff in hoher Geschwindigkeit von bis zu 84 Mbps (HSPA+ 21/42/84 Mbps) und unterstützt eine Reihe von Netzwerkstandards wie beispielsweise LTE.

Die audiovisuellen Funktionen des MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWAI verschaffen dem Benutzer ein völlig neues Entertainment-Erlebnis. Mit der höchsten Auflösung der Branche und einem HD-IPS-Display mit einer Auflösung von 1920 x 1200 IPS und Unterstützung von Multitouch bietet dieses Gerät eine völlig neue Dimension für optische Wahrnehmung. Das Dolby Surround-System des MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI ist ideal für Spiele sowie die Wiedergabe von HD-Filmen und Musik. Darüber hinaus ist das Gerät mit einer Heckkamera mit 8 Megapixel und Autofokus sowie einer Frontkamera mit 1,3 Megapixel und 2G RAM ausgerüstet; damit können HD-Fotos und -Videos problemlos aufgenommen und gespeichert werden.

Das MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI orientiert sich am generellen Designprinzip des Unternehmens: elegant, einfach und benutzerfreundlich. Das Unibody-Gehäuse des HUAWEI MediaPad 10 FHD besteht aus modernster Aluminiumlegierung und erscheint dadurch hell und glänzend. Das Tablet ist 8 mm hoch und wiegt nur 598 g und ist daher bequem zu benutzen und zu transportieren.

Es ist nach S7, S7 Slim and MediaPad (Android Honeycomb) die vierte Tablet-Generation des Untenrehmens. Das MediaPad 10 FHD von HUAWEI ist im zweiten Quartal von 2012 international verfügbar.

Infos zu Huawei Device

Huawei Device ist überzeugt, dass jeder Informationsmittelpunkt sein kann und dass die Welt ohne Zugriffs- und Informationsbeschränkungen besser ist. Seine leistungsstarken Mobiltelefone, mobilen Breitbandgeräte und Geräte für den Privatgebrauch beweisen, dass der Kunde im Mittelpunkt steht und dass sich das Unternehmen stark für die Bereitstellung benutzerfreundlicher mobiler Zugangsmöglichkeiten zum Internet durch kontinuierliche Innovationen engagiert. Nach mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten erfolgreicher Tätigkeit in der Informations- und Kommunikationsbrache und mit seiner Channel-Expertise wird Huawei Device von einem Unternehmen, das Millionen Geräte in einer einzigen Transaktion an große Unternehmen verkauft, zu einem Business-to-People- (B2P-)Unternehmen, das auch Geräte direkt an Millionen Kunden verkauft. Ende 2011 waren mehr als 500 Netzbetreiber Kunden von Huawei Device. Weitere Informationen bietet die Website des Unternehmens: http://www.huaweidevice.com

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Top Downloaded Android Titles Now Support Intel® Atom™ Processor-Based Smartphones and Tablets

PARIS, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, announcing they have optimized many of Gameloft's most successful titles for new Android smartphones and tablets based on Intel technology.

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, UNO™ have been optimized for Intel® architecture.  Each title was ported with Google's Android Native Development Kit (NDK) and utilizes the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator to deliver outstanding HD quality and performance.  Available in the Android Market, consumers can download these games on Intel® Atom™ processor-based smartphones and tablets as they become commercially available around the world.

"We are pleased to team up with Intel to demonstrate our high performance HD games on new Intel Atom processor-based devices," said Ludovic Blondel  Vice President of OEM at Gameloft.  "With the power of Intel processors coming to Android smartphone and tablets, Gameloft plans to tap into the performance and graphics advantages to produce more visually stunning mobile games. In collaboration with Intel, today's announcement is the first step to producing the best gaming experiences for our players."  

"We are excited to see Gameloft port and optimize their Android HD games for the new Intel Atom-based devices coming to market," said Christos Georgiopoulos, vice president and general manager Developer Relations Division of the Intel Software and Services Group.  "Creating a high-end mobile game is challenging if you don't have the performance and graphics support required to deliver the game. We expect Gameloft players to be thrilled with the gaming experience on Intel technology-based smartphones and tablets."

Intel will demonstrate many of Gameloft's popular HD titles running on Intel Atom processor-based smartphone and tablets at the Intel booth in Hall 8 at Mobile World Congress 2012.

About Gameloft

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron's Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.

Press Contact:

Jessica Lewinstein
Jessica.lewinstein@gameloft.com
Tel: +1-415-615-0520

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TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Calibrus, Inc., a development company specializing in Social Media and Mobile Applications announces today new video upload and playback functionality for its Fanatic Fans smart phone application.  Fanatic Fans mobile application, which is centered around live sports and music events and allows individuals to express and share their experiences, has added the ability to upload and play videos that are up to one minute in length.  Fan videos captured at live events will appear on the Fanatic Fans app, Fanatic Fans website (www.fanaticfans.com), Fanatic Fans Facebook app and on their friends Facebook and Twitter accounts, if shared.   Fans uploading videos can not only express their enthusiasm and share their experiences with their social network friends, but also browse and watch videos of their favorite live events that other fans have uploaded from their mobile device.  Videos can be uploaded within minutes while at an event, or they can be uploaded from the smart phones memory at anytime.   Fans earn 30 points for each video they upload which can be used for exclusive discounts on food, drinks, merchandise, and tickets. 

"Our vision for Fanatic Fans has always been to allow fans to capture and share their excitement with other fans during a live event.  With the addition of video upload we have now made this a reality." Jeff Holmes Calibrus CEO.  

Fanatic Fans is a free app and can be downloaded from the iTunes store, Android Market or online at FanaticFans.com.

ABOUT CALIBRUS - Calibrus, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CALB.ob) develops products and services in Social Media, Mobile applications, Third Party Verification, Hosted Call Recording and IVR Services.  In addition to Fanatic Fans mobile app and FanaticFans.com website, Calibrus operates the JabberMonkey website (www.jabbermonkey.com), a premier site for expressing and gathering public opinion on a global scale. For more information on Calibrus visit the Calibrus website at www.calibrus.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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MIAMI, Feb. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- We are looking for 8 individuals who are part of a blogging, forum, or social media community to try Hair Demand. These individuals will receive the product free of charge but will be responsible for the cost of shipping. We are requiring you post a bi-weekly video, photos and written testimonial showing your experience while using Hair Demand.

If interested email to info@haircapixyl.com before February 29, 2012. Please indicate your blogging, forum or social media community and how many members are part of your group. 

Hair Demand works to control the enzymatic pathway that causes hair loss. It reduces inflammation of the scalp, which can prevent hair to regrown. It also rebuilds the tissues that anchors the hair. It does it with a protein that mimics nature in reconstituting the collagen and other supporting material in and around the hair follicle. This revolutionary hair product which contains DPF with Capixyl™ allows your hair to regrew fast, strong, and healthy.

Capixyl™ is an innovative and unique complex designed to prevent and stop the hair loss process and stimulate hair growth. Is a biomimetic peptide (acetyl tetrapeptide-3) combined with a red clover extract rich in Biochanin A. Efficacy is based on the combinedand synergistic action of its two ingredients.

Capixyl™ directly targets three contributing factors in hair loss. It prevents hair miniaturization, favors a better hair anchoring, and reduces inflammation, an aggravating factor in hair loss. It is a clinically proven alternative to address hair loss and boost hair growth. Clinical test demonstrate its effectiveness in increasing the hair density by 46% in addition to being more effective on hair growth than products on the market without causing side effects.

Media Contact:  david ben dahan haircapixyl, 7863038010, info@haircapixyl.com

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Experimente un Mundo Donde Todo Se Conecta Con Inteligencia

LONDRES, 24 de febrero de 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- El lunes 27 de febrero en el Mobile World Congress 2012 en Barcelona, la GSMA mostrará la Casa Conectada (Connected House), una recreación del futuro donde todos y todo se puede beneficiar con conexiones inalámbricas inteligentes.

Lanzado en conjunto con AT&T, KT y Vodafone y sus asociados – Accenture, Airbiquity, AQ Corporation, Ericsson, Intel, KTH, Qualcomm, Rsupport, Sony y Zelitron –, la Casa Conectada de la GSMA mostrará cómo la tecnología móvil ya está mejorando la vida de las personas haciendo una demostración de lo último en productos y servicios conectados, y se ubicará en The Courtyard en el corazón de la Fira de Barcelona.

Los visitantes explorarán cómo la movilidad está impulsando la innovación para que ha Vida Conectada sea realidad ahora y en el futuro. Al interior, las tecnologías inalámbricas de vanguardia más recientes mostrarán cómo usted puede hacer que su hogar sea más inteligente, cómo los servicios de salud móvil (mHealth) pueden mejorar el bienestar de las personas y cómo la conectividad en autos mantendrá mejor informados a los conductores. Los visitantes también experimentarán cómo la conectividad en una serie de dispositivos influirá en una gama de industrias verticales mediante eficiencias y ahorro de costos, al tiempo que mejorará la manera en que las empresas hacen negocios.  

Michael O'Hara, Director General de Marketing de la GSMA, declaró: "La Vida Conectada hecha posible a través de la tecnología móvil ya forma parte de nuestras vidas cotidianas, mejorando la manera en que recorremos largos trayectos, velamos por nuestra salud, enseñamos a nuestros hijos y controlamos el ambiente de nuestro hogar. Considerando la proyección de que el número total de dispositivos conectados se triplicará durante la próxima década a 24.000 millones, y de que el número de dispositivos móviles conectados superará los 12.000 millones en el 2020, la Casa Conectada exhibirá las innovadoras soluciones de hoy en día y la visión que la industria móvil tiene para el futuro".

En la Casa Conectada también habrá demostraciones de la SIM Incrustada y su uso en los dispositivos conectados. Dado que la industria móvil está mudando de los teléfonos conectados a conectar una amplia gama de dispositivos, la SIM Incrustada permitirá el aprovisionamiento a través del aire de credenciales de operadores, al tiempo que se sigue entregando los niveles asegurados de robusta seguridad e interoperabilidad que el consumidor espera. Para esta demostración, la GSMA actúa en asociación con Gemalto y Giesecke & Devrient, proveedores de la solución SIM Incrustada.

Otros aspectos destacados son:

AT&T

• El sistema de respuesta de emergencia personal Blue Libris (Blue Libris Personal Emergency Response System), un monitor de condición de salud para personas mayores, pacientes y niños. Esta solución móvil con un solo botón permite la detección en tiempo real de información de salud, el monitoreo automático de la ubicación y actividad del usuario y la comunicación de voz simultánea con usuarios.
• AT&T Digital Life™, una plataforma de automatización y monitoreo remoto basada en IP que equipará a los proveedores de servicios globales con las capacidades para ofrecer a sus suscriptores servicios configurables y basados en la web de seguridad, energía y automatización del hogar. La plataforma habilitará a los proveedores para que ofrezcan servicios como sensores y cámaras inalámbricas que se comunicarán con un centro de control al interior del hogar, gestionados a través de una interfaz de usuario basada en la web. 

KT

• El nuevo robot Kibot de KT enseña a los niños a leer, cantar y hablar distintos idiomas. Este terminal robótico ofrece servicios de "Hogar Inteligente" personalizados para menores de edad y estudiantes de escuela de nivel primario, velando por la seguridad durante el aprendizaje, el juego y la vigilancia del hogar.
• Experimente con una serie de dispositivos pioneros basados en SIM y habilitados para NFC que incluyen una billetera electrónica (e-Wallet) que brinda servicios como pagos con tarjeta de crédito y débito, claves de acceso, membresías, cupones y estampillas, todo a través de su teléfono móvil; el Olleh WorkSpace, una solución de trabajo colaborativo para tablets y smartphone; e incluso un servicio de florería inteligente (Smart Flower Service), que entrega información sobre distintos tipos de flores a través de etiquetado de terminal.

Vodafone

• Un Servicio de Seguimiento y Monitoreo para ayudar a las empresas a vigilar y gestionar los niveles de existencias y simultáneamente prevenir el robo de activos valiosos como refrigeradores. El demo en vivo muestra cómo las empresas pueden verificar la locación en tiempo real de un cooler de helados y monitorear si ha sido movido o robado. 
• Una solución para Gestión de Energía que ayuda a las empresas que operan a través de varias ciudades a monitorear y optimizar el consumo de energía en cada uno de sus edificios de manera remota. La demostración monitorea iluminación, calefacción, aire acondicionado y consumo de energía, lo que genera ahorro de costos, reduce las emisiones de CO2 y mejora la gestión de mantenimiento de edificios.

GSMA

• El Cronograma Conectado y la Ciudad Inteligente (Connected Timeline and Smart City) interactivos de la GSMA, que destacan hitos claves en el pasado, presente y futuro: desde seguimiento de vehículos robados a enseñanza a través de tablets en escuelas. Asimismo, la visión de la Vida Conectada en el 2020 y qué beneficios aportarán a la vida cotidiana en el futuro la tecnología móvil en automóviles (mAutomotive), educación (mEducation), salud (mHealth) y el hogar inteligente (Smart Home).

Se invita a la prensa a asistir a una visita guiada exclusiva en la Casa Conectada de la GSMA a las 12.15pm CET el lunes 27 de febrero (para confirmar su asistencia, por favor remítase a los contactos que se detallan abajo).

Acerca de la GSMA

La GSMA representa los intereses de la industria de los operadores móviles de todo el mundo. Con 220 países en su espectro, la GSMA une a cerca de 800 de los operadores móviles del mundo, así como a más de 200 empresas en el ecosistema móvil más amplio, que incluye a fabricantes de teléfonos, empresas de software, proveedores de equipos, compañías de Internet y organizaciones de medios y entretenimiento. La GSMA también produce importantes eventos de la industria como el Mobile World Congress y el Mobile Asia Expo.

Para más información, por favor visite el sitio web corporativo de la GSMA en www.gsma.com o bien el Mobile World Live, el portal en línea para la industria de las comunicaciones móviles, en www.mobileworldlive.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdOptic, a maker of crowd-driven mobile applications, today announced it has completed a deployment of its new, focus-based discussion pages during the red carpet ceremonies at the 2012 84^th Annual Academy Awards^®. The dashboard for the CrowdOptic deployment can be viewed here: http://crowdeye.crowdoptic.com/dashboard.php.  Following a previous successful pilot of its technology earlier this month in the Super Bowl Village at Super Bowl^® XLIV, CrowdOptic widely launched its instant social media and analytics platform for live events to its roster of event organizer clients, who currently include some of the largest sports management and media entities in the world.

At this week's Oscars, the CrowdOptic technology allowed fans who were all snapping photos or videos of the same celebrity at the same moment while walking the red carpet to be joined instantly online in a mobile discussion group based on their shared interest.  CrowdOptic's "point-and-discuss" social medium allows fans who are all pointing their phones at the same thing -- often while they are  taking photos or videos -- to be instantly joined in a live, social networking-style discussion page.  "This ability to join clusters of individuals into social networks based on their focus, instead of merely by their location, is the next huge trend," said Jim Kovach, COO of CrowdOptic and former San Francisco 49er. "It is the difference between being invited to a discussion on Oscar Night fashion and being invited to a highly segmented discussion group on one celebrity's gown -- right at the moment you are viewing that gown and capturing that image with your own camera phone."   

Users of CrowdOptic have praised it as faster and more appealing way to join a live, online following than by using hashtags.  They also praised the ability to microblog live with other spectators who share a specific common interest and to move effortlessly in and out of mobile discussion groups simply by holding up their phone or taking photos, as they normally would.  CrowdOptic's core capability is detecting significant clusters of mobile phone users who share a common focus in real time, instantly joining them together online, and creating a common call to action among them, such as an invitation to comment.

CrowdOptic is used in a wide range of premier sporting and entertainment venues and is the recipient of the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2011 Annual Product Innovation Award.  For more information about CrowdOptic and its customers, visit www.crowdoptic.com/news.php.  

About CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic is a hyper-targeted enterprise mobile analytics, advertising and communication platform for live events. A next evolution of location-based services, our technology allows the enterprise to monitor the crowd's focus in real time. CrowdOptic technology can sense which attractions and athletes crowds are watching and photographing with their mobile phones, enabling a whole new generation of "Focus-Based" Services that supplies unprecedented data on fans' engagement, as well as time and location. Venues, advertisers and sponsors can respond in real-time to shifts in crowd momentum, enhance in-venue security and deliver hyper-targeted mobile media.  CrowdOptic is a privately-held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.crowdoptic.com.

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BARCELONA, February 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

• Orange feiert das zehnjährige Jubiläum seines erfolgreichen Portfolios aus eigenen Markengeräten und erweitert sein Sortiment durch ein neues, extrem leistungsstarkes Smartphone mit Intel® Atom™-Prozessor, das ausschließlich Orange-Kunden im Vereinigten Königreich und Frankreich angeboten wird
• Orange ist europaweit der erste Anbieter, der dieses neue Smartphone einführt, das Kunden extrem  leistungsstarke Fähigkeiten bei einer reichhaltigen Benutzererfahrung zu einem erschwinglichen Preis bietet
• Dieses erste Orange Smartphone, das von Intel betrieben wird, bietet mehrere einzigartige, lokal relevante Orange-Services, wie Orange TV, Dailymotion, Deezer, Orange Wednesdays, Your Orange und Orange Gestures

Heute gibt Orange die Einführung eines neuen, extrem leistungsstarken Android-Smartphones in diesem Sommer in Europa bekannt. Das Gerät, das aktuell den Codenamen "Orange Santa Clara" trägt, wird mit Intel®-Technologie betrieben und bietet die aktuellsten Smartphone-Funktionen sowie umfangreiche Unterhaltung für mehr Kunden. Das Handy wird zunächst ausschließlich für Orange-Kunden im Vereinigten Königreich und in Frankreich erhältlich sein, wo sein Handelsname auch bei der Markteinführung bekannt gegeben wird.

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Die Markteinführung dieses Smartphones kennzeichnet eine wichtige Entwicklung in der langjährigen, erfolgreichen Strategie von Orange, Handys unter eigenem Namen herauszugeben. Seit zehn Jahren entwickelt Orange bereits mithilfe dieser Strategie neue Geräte-Partnerschaften und treibt sein gesamtes Wachstum im Bereich Kunden und Multimedia durch das Angebot günstigerer Feature Phones und Smartphones für seinen Kundenstamm voran. Diese Handys unterscheiden sich dadurch, dass sie mit einfachen und relevanten Orange-Applikationen und Services versehen sind. Kundenanforderungen führten 2011 zu einer Verdopplung des hauseigenen Portfolios von Orange und ließen den Anteil dieser Geräte am gesamten Geräte-Portfolio von 7 Prozent auf 15 Prozent ansteigen. Orange zielt darauf ab, den Anteil seines hauseigenen Geräte-Portfolios 2012 auf 20 Prozent zu steigern, um dem Bedarf seiner Kunden besser gerecht zu werden und um innovative Funktionen, Services und Technologien noch weiter verfügbar zu machen.

Heute erweitert Orange sein hauseigenes Geräte-Portfolio mit seinem neuen Mobilpartner Intel um einem weltweit führenden Hersteller von Silikonprozessor-Technologie und Computerinnovation. Bei seiner Einführung wird das Orange-Smartphone auf der Android Gingerbread Plattform laufen, und das Upgrade auf die Android Ice Cream Plattform ist kurz darauf geplant. Das neue Orange-Smartphone basiert auf dem Smartphone-Referenzdesign von Intel und wird mit einem Intel® Atom™-Prozessor Z2460 betrieben. Es unterstützt HSPA+ mit der Intel® XMM™ 6260 Plattform. Zusammen liefern diese Intel-Lösungen marktführende Leistung und Energieeffizienz  und ermöglichen gleichzeitig schnelles Surfen und ein effektives Benutzererlebnis ermöglichen. Das Handy verfügt über ein 4,03-Zoll-Display, schmale Abmessungen bei 123 mm x 63 mm x 9,99 mm, einen 16 GB-Speicher und wiegt 117 Gramm.

Darüber hinaus bietet High-Definition (HD)-Video reichhaltige Unterhaltung und sorgt zusammen mit mobilem HD-Audio für eine herausragende Audioqualität. Weiterhin verfügt das Gerät über eine Kamera, die in weniger als 1 Sekunde10 Bilder in 8-Megapixel-Qualität aufnehmen kann, sodass Kunden die gesamte Action festhalten können und die besten Bild behalten und mit anderen teilen können. Außerdem werden einige einzigartige Orange-Services, wie Orange TV, Dailymotion, Deezer (nur in Frankreich), Orange Wednesdays, Your Orange und Orange Gestures bereits vorinstalliert sein.

"Die Verbreitung von Smartphones hat einen Reichtum an neuen Erfahrungen geschaffen. Bei Orange sind wir der festen Überzeugung, dass all unsere Kunden von der Smartphone-Revolution profitieren sollten, und wir setzen uns weiterhin für die Bereitstellung von innovativen Inhalten und Services in einer großen Auswahl an Geräten ein, mit denen unsere Kunden weiterhin verbunden bleiben und noch mehr Vorteile von ihrem Handy genießen," sagt Yves Maitre, Senior Vice President of Mobile Multimedia and Devices bei Orange. "Seit zehn Jahren hat Orange mit seinem Ansatz der hauseigenen Geräte erfolgreiche Pionierarbeit geleistet und Kunden qualitativ hochwertige, kostengünstige Mobiltelefone in allen Preisklassen geboten, die vollgepackt sind mit lokal relevanten, einzigartigen Services und Applikationen. Wir freuen uns auf unsere Zusammenarbeit mit Intel und darauf, unser Portfolio durch ein so außergewöhnliches Gerät erweitern."

Die heutige Bekanntmachung baut auf die langjährige, enge Verbindung von Orange und Intel in ihrem PC- und Tablet-Portfolio auf und Orange unterstützt weiterhin die Innovation und Entwicklung konvergierender Plattformen von Intel.

"Das Orange-Gerät ist ein fantastisches Beispiel für die Innovation des Smartphone-Referenzdesigns bei Intel," sagt Mike Bell, Intel Vice President und General Manager der Mobile and Communications Group. "Wir freuen uns darauf, unsere enge Zusammenarbeit mit Orange auf Intel-basierte Smartphones zu erweitern. Orange verfügt über eine lange Erfolgsbilanz bei Innovationen, die großartige Mobilprodukte und Services für Kunden hervorgebracht haben. Durch die Kombination der einzigartigen Applikationen und Services von Orange mit einem attraktiven, extrem leistungsstarken Intel- Smartphone beweist Orange wieder einmal seine Führungsrolle im drahtlosen Bereich und bietet gleichzeitig Mehrwert und eine größerer Auswahl für seine Kunden."

Francisco Jeronimo, Research Manager European Mobile Devices, IDC, kommentierte: "Diese Bekanntmachung ist ein mutiger Schritt von Orange. Im heutigen Smartphone-Umfeld ist es extrem schwierig, sich zu unterscheiden, ohne Kompromisse bei den Kosten zu machen. Dieses Gerät sprengt die Grenzen der Innovation und bietet Kunden erstklassige Erfahrungen zu einem günstigen Preis."

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Exclusively from AT&T, 4G LTE Entertainment Superphone features Beats Audio, Runs on Android 4.0

DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Facts

• Available exclusively from AT&T* in the coming months, the HTC One™ X will be the first new smartphone from AT&T to feature the latest version of the Android operating system (4.0) paired with the power of AT&T's 4G LTE network.
• HTC One X will be one of the first phones in the U.S. to feature HTC Sense™4, the new version of HTC's branded user experience that introduces ImageSense, a suite of camera and imaging features with improvements to every part of the camera.
• HTC One X will also be AT&T's first smartphone with Beats By Dr. Dre™ Audio built-in to the hardware and software.  Beats Audio on the HTC One X is enabled across the entire multimedia audio experience including apps, offering richer, more authentic sound on music, games, videos and movies.
• AT&T stores will soon carry Beats By Dr. Dre accessories for the first time.
• For more information, visit http://www.att.com/aboutus.

AT&T customers will immediately recognize HTC One X as the latest in smartphone superiority.  The combination of 4G LTE, the nation's largest 4G network and an unsurpassed user experience in audio and imaging, HTC's leading design and plenty of power under the hood, will make this superphone a hit with customers of all types.  Customers interested in learning more can visit http://www.att.com/htconex.

HD Entertainment
Customers who enjoy watching TV shows or movies on their smartphone will be amazed by the 4.7-inch 720p HD screen on the HTC One X which provides sharp screen images that appear detailed and visible from every angle – even angled up to 80 degrees – or connect the device to any TV using HTC's wireless HDMI Media Link HD adapter** to enjoy content on a larger screen.  

The laminated cover glass and touch layer eliminates light reflection for superior sharpness and clarity, and is protected with Corning® Gorilla® Glass.  HTC One X also features a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody design that showcases its clean lines and seamless construction.

Authentic Sound
HTC One X is the first device from AT&T with Beats Audio integration built into the hardware and software, offering rich, full sounds with professional-grade sound engineering to play the music how the artist intended.  Beats Audio By Dr. Dre provides a distortion-free sound at higher volume and rich bass at all levels for video, gaming and music.  HTC One X is custom tuned for the best audio performance when used with Beats By Dr. Dre accessories**.

With built-in software on the HTC One X, customers can connect it to a computer and HTC's Sync Manager software that automatically installs to your computer and once connected, makes it easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from a music library. The new HTC Music Hub is also customizable to include customers' favorite streaming radio services and music apps, making them easily accessible all in one location.  

Additionally, an enhanced audio experience will soon be available to HTC Vivid™ customers in the coming weeks.  Sound engineers at Beats Dr. Dre and software engineers at HTC have teamed up to bring an improved audio experience to the HTC Vivid through an upcoming software update that will provide Android 4.0, an updated HTC Sense experience and Beats By Dr. Dre audio profiles. 

AT&T will begin carrying exclusive Beats By Dr. Dre accessories this spring.

Amazing Camera
With ImageSense, HTC One X's 8MP HD camera rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of the camera including the lens, sensor and software, while integrating the new HTC ImageChip.  The combination reduces noise, removes color bias and enhances picture quality in photos and videos.  More than just megapixels, its best-in-class f-2.0 lens with a backside illuminated sensor takes amazing pictures in low light and its quick launch feature makes sure you never miss an important moment. 

It takes less than one second to launch the camera from the lock screen and the camera's autofocus locks in on your subject in under a second, to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by holding the shutter button. To ensure the best shot is captured, HTC ImageSense also introduces autoburst which will automatically take a burst of shots if the subject moves while you press the shutter button.

For those torn between whether a moment would be better captured via video or in photos, HTC One X includes Video Pic so you never have to choose again – the device can capture pictures while recording video in HD and has the ability to capture a still image from previously recorded video.

A high dynamic range (HDR) feature presents more contrast in captured photos and enables the camera to capture multiple photos from one instance, each with a different exposure level, layering the images together to create a single photo that combines the best parts of each for a more accurate range of light across the image.

The 1080p HD video camera automatically removes jitters and lets you lock the focus on a moving object.  Slow motion video recording is also possible at a maximum of 108 frames per second. 

The HTC One X smartphone's next-generation 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 dual-core processor allows customers to run heavy duty tasks such as creating and editing homemade videos smoothly without any lag, while the 1,800 mAh embedded battery offers hours of uninterrupted entertainment time.

HTC Sense 4
HTC One X will be one of the first devices in the U.S. with the simple and intuitive HTC Sense 4 user experience.  It helps make the Beats Audio experience possible while listening to any audio component and features camera enhancements including a quick launch feature for the camera on the HTC One X – dramatically cutting down the time needed to move from the lock screen to snapping a picture. 

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"Of course HTC One X is an outstanding device with the hottest specs," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.  "This device takes the power of those parts and creates a customer experience like no other, bringing superior hardware and sights and sounds to life."

"HTC One X is a true showcase for HTC's heritage of innovation providing our fastest camera, our best images even in the worst conditions and the ability to take video and photos at the same time," said Jason Mackenzie, president, global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. "I'm proud to bring these remarkable new experiences to AT&T customers with the HTC One X."

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets.  4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available.  Deployment ongoing.  Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.  Learn more at att.com/network.

*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.
**Accessories sold separately.

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About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. 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 www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.  

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asis-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company"), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards, and Allyes, a leading comprehensive solution provider of digital interactive marketing in China, have established a partnership to deliver a rich advertising ecosystem to developers deploying applications on Spreadtrum's mobile platforms. Spreadtrum plans to make an Allyes interface available to application developers at the end of this month.

Through its digital marketing platform, Allyes provides the integrated services of online advertising agency services, advertising networks, performance marketing, advertising technology solutions, content marketing, mobile marketing and search engine marketing to leading global brands such as Sony, Pepsi and Chrysler, and leading Chinese companies such as China Merchants Bank and Taobao.

Spreadtrum and Allyes have worked together to complete a developer SDK for application developers to build applications for Spreadtrum's "smart" feature phone platform. Spreadtrum's "smart" feature phone platform features WRE middleware that allows feature phones to behave in a similar fashion to smartphones -- enabling application installation and update post-sale. Through joint collaboration on an interface to Allyes' advertising platform, Spreadtrum and Allyes will enable Spreadtrum developers to adopt advertising revenue sharing models through the integration of ad display into their applications and will later be extended to Spreadtrum's smartphone platforms.

"By partnering with Spreadtrum, we are able to expand our footprint in the mobile advertising ecosystem," said Eric Chen, Allyes' chief executive officer. "Spreadtrum has a large and growing position in the China 2G and TD-SCDMA markets, and the combination of Spreadtrum's consumer reach with our advertising platform will give application developers a large audience for ad-supported products."

"We are pleased to partner with the largest digital integrated marketing provider in China," said Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's president and CEO. "The SDK that we've developed with Allyes will give Spreadtrum application developers access to Allyes' large inventory of advertising products, providing them with greater flexibility in their business models and helping them grow revenue."

Allyes is majority owned by private equity firm Silver Lake.

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards.  Spreadtrum's solutions combine its highly integrated, power-efficient chipsets with customizable software and reference designs in a complete turnkey platform, enabling customers to achieve faster design cycles with a lower development cost. Spreadtrum's customers include global and China-based manufacturers developing mobile products for consumers in China and emerging markets around the world.  For more information, visit www.spreadtrum.com.

About Allyes

Established in 1998, Allyes is a leading comprehensive solution provider of digital interactive marketing in China and a pioneer in Chinese Internet advertising technology. Allyes provides digital integrated marketing, precision directional platform, internet marketing technology and media operation. Allyes' mission is help its partners of internet gain the long-term maximum benefits and increase their online marketing value and improving efficiency and effectiveness of advertisers' media spending. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Allyes has branch offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Nanjing and U.S.A. For more information, please visit www.allyes.com.

Spreadtrum Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Spreadtrum's plan to make an Allyes interface available to application developers at the end of this month, the ability of Spreadtrum and Allyes to enable Spreadtrum developers to adopt advertising revenue sharing models through the integration of ad display into their applications and will later be extended to Spreadtrum's smartphone platforms, Spreadtrum's growing position in the China 2G and TD-SCDMA markets, the combination of Spreadtrum's consumer reach with Allyes's advertising platform will give application developers a large audience for ad-supported products, and the ability of the SDK to give Spreadtrum application developers access to Allyes' large inventory of advertising products, providing them with greater flexibility in their business models and helping them grow revenue. The Company uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for mobile phones; the state of and any change in the Company's relationship with Allyes; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 6, 2011, as amended, especially the section under "Risk Factors" and such other documents that the Company may file with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release, and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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PITTSBURGH, February 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. is een bedrijf voor medische apparatuur dat zich erop richt om de volgende generatie "slimme" chirurgische instrumenten te ontwikkelen die precieze robotbesturing bevatten om aanvankelijk tijdens orthopedische procedures te worden gebruikt, maar later ook voor andere chirurgische specialiteiten, zoals neurochirurgie, aan de ruggengraat en otolaryngologie ("ENT"). Vandaag kondigde zij aan dat zij voor het Navio™ PFS-systeem de CE-markering heeft ontvangen.

De initiële marktapplicatie van het bedrijf is in Europa voor Unicondylar Knee Replacement ("UKR", Unicondylaire knievervanging) welke algemeen bekend is als een gedeeltelijke knievervanging. Een gedeeltelijke knievervanging omvat een operatie om het binnenste (mediaal) of buitenste (lateraal) compartiment van de knie met een implantaat te vervangen. In vergelijking met een gehele gewrichtsvervanging, zijn gedeeltelijke knievervangingen botbesparend en hebben deze aangetoond een betere chirurgisch resultaat op te leveren voor patiënten die aan een enkel compartiment beschadigd kraakbeen ondervinden. Het merendeel van de operaties voor gedeeltelijke knievervanging wordt momenteel met instrumenten uitgevoerd die inconsistent kunnen zijn en op hoge frequentie tot revisie en herbehandeling leiden.

Het Navio PFS-systeem van Blue Belt gebruikt een gepatenteerde technologie om via een intelligent, handbediend snij-instrument dat met een krachtig software voor chirurgische planning en navigatie is gekoppeld, extra controle aan chirurgen te geven. Het Navio PFS-systeem geeft de chirurg tijdens het uitvoeren van botvormende taken via minder invasieve incisies een veiligheidslaag en verbeterde nauwkeurigheid. Jess Lonner, M.D., die buitengewoon hoogleraar is voor Orthopedie bij de Thomas Jefferson-universiteit en medevoorzitter van de Wetenschappelijke adviesraad van Blue Belt, zegt: "Omdat de patronen van artritis beter worden begrepen, speelt de chirurgie voor gedeeltelijke knievervanging een steeds grotere rol. Dit komt gedeeltelijk door de veranderende demografie en de verwachtingen van onze patiënten. Door de capaciteit voor de paring van conservatieve unicondylaire botpreparatie met een uniek niveau van precisie, wordt het Navio PFS-systeem apart gesteld van de conventionele technologieën. Dit zou tot een snel functioneel herstel en verbeterde duurzaamheid moeten leiden."

Eric B. Timko, President en Chief Executive Officer van Blue Belt Technologies zegt verder: "Wij zijn erg verheugd met de ontvangst van de CE-markering voor het Navio PFS-systeem. Dit initiële fiat vertegenwoordigt een aanzienlijke mijlpaal voor Blue Belt en onze inzet om leidinggevend te worden op het gebied van unicondylaire knievervanging door de arts een robotische instrument te geven die een nauwkeurige en consequente vervanging van het UKR-implantaat mogelijk maakt, wat tot een beter resultaat voor de patiënt kan leiden. Wij zijn opgewonden om in Europa onze vercommercialiseringstrategie te starten en het Navio PFS-systeem aan de artsengemeenschap te introduceren."

Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.

Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. ontwikkelt de volgende generatie "slimme" chirurgische instrumenten om aanvankelijk tijdens orthopedische procedures en andere chirurgische subspecialiteiten te worden gebruikt. Het Navio PFS-systeem van het bedrijf gebruikt een gepatenteerde technologie om via een intelligent, handgestuurd, door computer ondersteund instrument voor het snijden van botten, de artsen precieze robotische controle te bieden. Het Navio PFS-systeem geeft de chirurg een veiligheidslaag en verbeterde nauwkeurigheid terwijl via minimale invasieve incisies taken voor botvorming worden uitgevoerd.

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Former New York Yankees Legendary Pitcher Dwight Gooden Attended Ribbon-Cutting, Met Fans

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced a grand opening celebration for a new, larger high-tech wireless store in the Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, New York.

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New York Yankees legend and pitcher of a perfect game Dwight Gooden attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m.  Gooden was also  on hand to meet fans and to sign AT&T autograph cards only between 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. No personal memorabilia was permitted.

"The Queens Center Mall store expansion augments our growing portfolio of bilingual retail locations in the metro NY area," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager for AT&T in New York and New Jersey. "Customers can 'try before they buy' the most advanced devices and get assistance in their language of choice."

As part of the grand opening celebration, customers were eligible for up to $50 off all 4G capable Android smartphones and tablets only at the Queens Center Mall from February 23-February 26.**

"Wireless technology is a part of our daily lives and I am pleased to see AT&T's new facility will give Queens residents and businesses hands on access to the latest electronic devices on the market," said Council Member Leroy Comrie. "Bilingual representatives being on staff to assist with customer service and technical support is a plus. Helping more people familiarize themselves with wireless technology will help close the digital divide."

Located on the Concourse level of the Queens Center Mall at 90-15 Queens Boulevard, the store is led by industry veteran ­Pablo Maldonado and has a team of 27 sales consultants; 23 sales consultants are bilingual in Spanish and all are trained to assist customers – both business and consumer – with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support.  Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Queens Center Mall store brings the number of AT&T owned  stores in Queens to ­­­ten.  There are more than 60 AT&T owned stores in the five boroughs. Across metropolitan New York and northern New Jersey, there are more than 135 AT&T owned stores. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of local authorized dealers and national retail locations. 

*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.

** Offer valid 2/23-2/26 at the Queens Center Mall store location only. If handset purchase price before up to $50 discount (excluding tax) is less than discount, any remaining discount is forfeited. Offer excludes Apple®-branded products and GoPhone®.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. 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 www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Ramtex is not above letting people know it's passionate about its product, and its customers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the competitive field of textile manufacturing and importing, there's no lack of selection. This highly competitive market, in constant shift due to changes in technology, has many companies that can claim they serve your needs. But only one textile importer in Los Angeles can claim to have the passion and dedication of Ramtex. They got into this business because they care strongly about textiles, and over the years that has led them to change their business for the better. That same passion for high quality has been known to spread to their customers.

It has been over 15 years since Ramtex began as a wholesale fabric importer. It would be enough to just be an industry leader, but by their actions, Ramtex has made it evident that no other fabric warehouse cares so deeply about a quality product. That's why their selection of colors and patterns is so vast, and their fabrics, from dupioni to taffeta, polyester and velvet are so well-textured and durable.

What's more, like all passionate people, they've changed for the better to answer the demands of the market. Never content to just stand by their reputation as one of the biggest sources of fabric by the yard, Ramtex is always looking to improve its market presence at fabric trade shows, and penetrating markets in new and creative ways. They have their own cut and sew facilities, and offer shipping from their Chinese location to buyers inside China itself.  They've also invested in multiuser textile manufacturing, in order to improve both their product quality, and their speed of manufacturing.

Most of all, Ramtex wants you to find the fabric that's right for your needs, because their greatest passion of all is for the businesses they're partnered with. That's why they're offering such a user-friendly website where you can browse their selection with ease. Their sales and support team is another expression of their love for customer service. You'll find them willing to see your concerns through and always helpful as they answer your important questions. It's no wonder so many customers are leaving other fabric wholesalers for Ramtex.

If you're looking for fabrics you'll love at competitive rates, let Ramtex be your example. They've shown that nothing beats a little passion for your product when it comes to offering quality and innovation at low prices.

For company and contact information, or to learn about Ramtex's lines of fabric, please visit them online at www.ramtexinc.com.

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No longer just world-class Web sites from industry leader AssociationVoice, now introducing your world-class "Single Source Solution" property management software partner

DENVER, Feb. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AssociationVoice, the leading provider of world-class Web sites to homeowners associations and management companies, has launched the industry's most comprehensive Property Management Software with the introduction of its Property Management Edition.  This new suite of property management and operational tools is everything you need to manage Violations, Work Orders, Maintenance, Vendors, Architectural Requests as well as in-bound Email and Call Handling processing.  It's the ultimate tool from working in the field with your mobile device to automating the generation of letters and fines.  What's more, the Property Management Edition synchronizes your entire operation with automated work processes, data management and communication tools while integrating seamlessly with your AssociationVoice Web site so Boards and Residents are always kept up to date and you never have to re-enter data for reports.

Not getting what you need from your current management system?  Short on usability and functionality?  Too difficult to learn or navigate? Frustrated by lack of support or response?  The new Property Management Edition provides all of the tools and support you need to manage properties and buildings efficiently and cost effectively.

Property Management Edition provides a "Single Source Solution" that includes ONE system, ONE database, ONE contact point, ONE price from ONE trusted technology partner offering all of the tools and processes that are essential for success.  In addition to full AssociationVoice Web site functionality, the Property Management Edition integrates Call Center/ Service Desk capabilities, front desk concierge management, delivery tracking, key tracking, parking management, visitor control, security operations, and a fully integrated mobile manager application all blending seamlessly with an accounting application for account status and online payments.

Drew Regitz, Co-Founder and President noted: "Building on our long history of supporting the success of leading managers and management firms in the industry, our new Property Management Edition was created to fill the need of managers to ensure that everything is done exactly when and how it should be done regardless of if they are at their desk or in the field.  Imagine...a single integrated cloud-based total solution with a single point-of-contact and a single monthly fee from the company you know and trust...AssociationVoice.  Further imagine...This "Single Source Solution" having built-in best practices, one database, combining the latest technology and costing significantly less than if bought by individual components.  What's more, all without the headaches of working with multiple providers and trying to get them to integrate smoothly."

Welcome to the AssociationVoice "Single Source Solution"...the industry's first TOTAL solution that will enable you to professionally and expertly manage your business and provide state-of-the art solutions to your customers.  Your company and client information will flow seamlessly in real-time between the various technology components while providing the optimum user experience.  Your Boards will finally have a comprehensive view into the value you provide.

Contact AssociationVoice TODAY at 800.959.3442 for a demo of the new Property Management Edition!

About AssociationVoice: Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Denver, CO, AssociationVoice provides a first rate Web presence to nearly 10,000 community associations and management companies with advanced features that enable them to streamline business operations and increase resident interaction and communication. AssociationVoice Web sites and software solutions are designed by industry experts utilizing world-class Internet-based technologies. AssociationVoice offers ongoing training and support and highly intuitive, user-friendly interfaces so that even those lacking technical expertise will find it easy to conduct community association business online. AssociationVoice is a professionally and securely hosted solution available in Lite, Community, Enterprise and Building Editions, as well as the NEW Property Management Edition. All solutions are backed by a 90-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Find out more at: www.AssociationVoice.com

Noelle Klehr, Corporate Communications, 303.322.5425 x 217

 

 

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LONDRES, February 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

 

- Descubra un mundo en el que todo está conectado de forma inteligente

 

El lunes 27 de febrero, día inaugural del Mobile World Congress 2012 en Barcelona, la GSMA presentará su Connected House (Casa Conectada): una casa del futuro en el que todo y todos pueden beneficiarse de unas conexiones inalámbricas inteligentes.

La Connected House de GSMA, lanzada de forma conjunta con AT&T, KT y Vodafone y sus socios (Accenture, Airbiquity, AQ Corporation, Ericsson, Intel, KTH, Qualcomm, Rsupport, Sony y Zelitron), mostrará la forma en la que la tecnología móvil ya está mejorando las vidas de las personas, presentando lo último en productos y servicios conectados. Esta Connected House estará situada en el Patio Central, punto neurálgico de la Fira de Barcelona.

Los asistentes podrán descubrir cómo la tecnología móvil está fomentando un mayor desarrollo de las innovaciones para facilitar una Connected Life (Vida Conectada) ahora y en el futuro. En su interior, las tecnologías inalámbricas más vanguardistas serán las protagonistas, mostrando cómo puede convertir su hogar en un lugar más inteligente, de qué forma pueden los servicios de mHealth (Salud Móvil) mejorar el bienestar de las personas, y cómo la conectividad en los coches mantendrá mejor informados a los conductores. Asimismo, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de observar el impacto que tendrá la conectividad en una gama de dispositivos sobre una serie de industrias verticales gracias, principalmente, a su rentabilidad y eficiencia, y que servirá para mejorar la forma en la que las empresas realizan sus negocios.

Michael O'Hara, Director Ejecutivo de Marketing de la GSMA, afirmó: "La Connected Life de la que disfrutamos gracias a la tecnología móvil ya es una parte integral de nuestra vida diaria, mejorando la forma en la que nos desplazamos, cuidamos de nuestra salud, educamos a nuestros hijos y gestionamos el entorno de nuestro hogar. Con estimaciones que señalan que la cifra de dispositivos conectados se triplicará durante la próxima década hasta alcanzar los 24 mil millones, y con un total de dispositivos móviles conectados cuya cifra se espera sobrepase los 12 mil millones en 2020, la Connected House se encargará de presentar las soluciones más innovadoras con las que contamos hoy en día así como de mostrar la visión de futuro propuesta por la industria de la tecnología móvil".

Además, la Connected House contará con demostraciones de la Embedded SIM y su uso en dispositivos conectados. Así, mientras que la industria móvil pasa de conectar teléfonos móviles a conectar una amplia gama de dispositivos, la Embedded SIM permitirá el aprovisionamiento a través del aire de credenciales de operadoras, al mismo tiempo que continuará proporcionando unos niveles garantizados de seguridad e interoperabilidad sólidas que satisfagan las expectativas de los consumidores. La GSMA cuenta con la colaboración de dos proveedores de la solución Embedded SIM, Gemalto y Giesecke & Devrient, durante esta demostración.

Otras propuestas a destacar:

AT&T

• Blue Libris Personal Emergency Response System (Sistema de Respuesta de Emergencia Personal), un sistema de control de salud dirigido a personas mayores, pacientes y niños. Esta solución móvil cuenta con un único botón y facilita la detección de información de salud en tiempo real, un control automático de localización y actividad del usuario así como la posibilidad de comunicarse verbalmente de forma simultánea con los usuarios.
• AT&T Digital Life™, una plataforma de control y automatización remota basada en IP que equipará a los proveedores de servicios internacionales con las habilidades necesarias para ofrecer a sus abonados unos servicios personalizados, de automatización en el hogar a través de la red, de energía y de seguridad. Esta plataforma permitirá que los proveedores puedan ofrecer dispositivos como sensores y cámaras inalámbricas que se comunicarán con un centro de control situado dentro del hogar, gestionado mediante un interfaz de usuario en la red.

KT

• El nuevo robot Kibotde KT enseña a los niños a leer, cantar y hablar en varios idiomas. Esta terminal de robot proporciona unos servicios 'Smart Home' (Casa Inteligente) personalizados para niños pequeños y alumnos de primaria, garantizando su seguridad a través del aprendizaje, juegos y control desde el hogar.
• Descubra una serie de dispositivos basados en SIM habilitados para NFC de última generación, que incluyen la e-Wallet (Cartera Móvil) que ofrece servicios como realizar pagos a través de tarjeta de crédito o débito, claves de acceso, afiliaciones, cupones y sellos, directamente desde su móvil; el Olleh WorkSpace, una solución de trabajo colaborativa para tabletas y teléfonos inteligentes; e incluso un Smart Flower Service (Servicio de Flores Inteligente) que proporciona información sobre diferentes tipos de flores a través de un sistema de reconocimiento ("tagging") en su terminal.

Vodafone

• Un Servicio de Rastreo y Control que ayuda a las empresas a controlar y gestionar sus niveles de mercancía a la vez que previene el robo de artículos de gran valor tales como frigoríficos. La demostración en directo muestra cómo las empresas pueden consultar la ubicación de una nevera para helados en tiempo real, comprobando si ésta ha sido desplazada o robada.
• Una solución de Gestión de Energía que ayuda a las empresas que operan en diferentes localizaciones a controlar y optimizar el consumo de energía en cada uno de sus edificios de forma remota. La demostración muestra el control de luz, calefacción, aire acondicionado y consumo de energía, generando un ahorro sobre los costes, reduciendo las emisiones de CO2 y mejorando la gestión del mantenimiento de los edificios.

GSMA

• Las Connected Timeline (Cronología Conectada) y Smart City (Ciudad Inteligente) interactivas de la GSMA se encargarán de destacar grandes hitos del pasado, presente y futuro: desde rastrear vehículos robados a educar a través de tabletas en las escuelas. Contarán también con la visión de la Connected Life para el 2020 así como los beneficios que propuestas como la mAutomotive (Automoción Móvil), mEducation (Educación Móvil), mHealth y la Smart Home supondrán para nuestra vida diaria en el futuro.

Los representantes de la prensa están invitados a tomar parte en una visita exclusiva a la Connected House de la GSMA que tendrá lugar el lunes 27 de febrero a las 12:15 horas (hora local). Para confirmar su asistencia, rogamos utilicen los datos de contacto detallados a continuación.

Acerca de la GSMA

La GSMA representa los intereses de los operadores móviles en todo el mundo. Abarcando más de 220 países, la GSMA reúne a cerca de 800 de los operadores móviles del planeta, así como a más de 200 empresas dedicadas al más amplio ecosistema de las telecomunicaciones, tales como fabricantes de teléfonos móviles, empresas de software, proveedores de equipos, compañías de internet, junto con organizaciones de medios de comunicación y entretenimiento. Asimismo, la GSMA organiza algunos de los eventos más importantes de la industria, como el Mobile World Congress (Congreso Mundial de Móviles) y la Mobile Asia Expo (Exposición Asiática de Móviles).

Si desea obtener más información, rogamos visite el sitio web de la GSMA en http://www.gsma.com o bien Mobile World Live, el portal en línea para la industria de las comunicaciones móviles en http://www.mobileworldlive.com.

 

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, provided its solid rocket boosters to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle for the inaugural launch of the U.S. Navy's five-satellite Mobile User Object System (MUOS). Built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), MUOS is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications system that will significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move.

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Five Aerojet AJ60 Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) ignited at lift-off, increasing the launch thrust of ULA's Atlas V rocket by more than 1.9 million pounds. All Atlas V launches requiring extra boost performance have flown Aerojet-produced SRBs. These motors have demonstrated a 100 percent success record in flight, having flown 15 missions over the past 10 years with vehicle configurations ranging from one to five SRBs.

Eight Aerojet retro rockets also assisted with the Atlas Centaur separation from the launch vehicle approximately 4.5 minutes into flight. In addition, 12 Aerojet monopropellant (hydrazine) thrusters on the Atlas V Centaur upper stage provided roll, pitch and yaw control as well as settling burns for the upper stage main engine. Once separated from the launch vehicle, MUOS will use 12 0.2 lbf and six 5 lbf Aerojet thrusters for in-flight maneuvers and final de-orbit.

"Aerojet propulsion is trusted to not only assist with launching such a critical satellite, but also to delivering it to its final orbital destination," said Aerojet Vice President of Space and Launch Systems, Julie Van Kleeck. "Helping ensure the success of the launch and a payload that supports the safety and helps promote the success of our nation's warfighters is an inspiration for the entire team."

The Navy Communications Satellite Program Office (PMW 146) is responsible for the MUOS program. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company is the MUOS prime contractor and lead system integrator.

Aerojet manufactured the Atlas V Solid Rocket Boosters at its Sacramento, Calif. facility. The retro rockets were designed and developed by Aerojet in Gainesville, Va. and manufactured in Camden, Ark. The two types of thrusters aboard MUOS were designed and manufactured at Aerojet's Redmond, Wash. facility.

Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion, defense and armaments markets. GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company's excess real estate assets. Additional information about Aerojet and GenCorp can be obtained by visiting the companies' websites at http://www.Aerojet.com and http://www.GenCorp.com.

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LONDON, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 22, Globeleq Generation Limited (Globeleq), the emerging markets power company, celebrated the inauguration of Honduras' first wind farm and the largest in the Central American region.  The 102 MW Cerro de Hula (CdH) facility started commercial operation in December 2011.

The project was implemented by Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) which is 70% owned by Globeleq and 30% owned by Mesoamerica Power, a group of Central American investors managed by Mesoamerica.  Globeleq is owned by Actis, the leading pan-emerging market private equity firm.

Hosted by GME, the leading renewable energy company in Central America, together with its locally owned entity, Energia Eolica de Honduras, S.A. (EEHSA), the event was attended by the Honduran President Porfirio Lobo, embassy officials from the UK, US, Spain, Costa Rica and Guatemala, key government officials, executive management from international and local organisations involved in the project, contractors, employees and members of the local community in the project area. 

Located 24 kms south of the capital, the wind farm supplies the national utility, Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica (ENEE) through a 100 MW, 20 year power purchase agreement.  CdH will produce more than 360 GWh/year - enough to supply power to 150,000 Honduran households using clean and renewable power.  

Mikael Karlsson, Globeleq's CEO noted:  "Adding clean and renewable wind energy has reduced the country's reliance on expensive fossil fuels for electricity generation.  The environmental and economic benefits are realised immediately, continuing to reinforce Globeleq's commitment to sustainable development and lower greenhouse gas emissions."  CdH is in the final stages of its submission as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol which will enable it to earn carbon credits to sell into the international carbon trading markets.  CdH will be the first of wind CDM project in Honduras. 

The wind farm was constructed in less than one year and well within budget. "Despite significant logistical and geographical challenges, completion of CdH was due to incredible team work, dedication and commitment by all partners involved in the project," said Jay Gallegos, Managing Director for Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy.  He added, "The successful commissioning of this project would not have been possible without the strong support and cooperation we've received from our contractors, the local communities, ENEE and key members of the government of Honduras." 

Being the first wind park in Honduras, the team can appreciate the pioneering spirit and ingenuity required to reach this significant milestone.  Mikael Karlsson added: "It truly has been a remarkable adventure with many obstacles and challenges overcome to reach commercial operation.  Building a large infrastructure project for the first time in an area with extremely difficult terrain certainly brought out the best in the team's resolve and dedication."

Commenting on the inauguration, Torbjorn Caesar, Co-Head of Energy at Actis and Chairman of Globeleq said, "Actis is excited to support Globeleq's efforts in the region and through GME, the company has unrivalled access to investment opportunities in the renewables sector.  CdH is a key asset in the region, generating around six per cent of Honduras' power."

Using the technology and expertise of the Gamesa Wind US LLC and Iberdrola Ingenieria y Construccion Mexico consortium, crews erected 51 x Gamesa G87 2.0 MW turbines over a project area of 6,500 hectares. 

During construction, 650 additional jobs were created and local businesses benefited from the increased activity.  Going forward, the local communities and municipalities will receive a package of benefits valued at more than $20 million over the lifetime of the farm due to construction and operation permits and lease agreements with landowners.  Beyond the obvious economic and environmental benefits of the project, the Cerro de Hula wind project has also undertaken many social, environmental and health and safety procedures that have set the standard for the country's future construction projects. 

Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy is a company dedicated to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects in Central America and adjacent regions.  Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy receives support from its investors:  Globeleq Generation Limited and Mesoamerica Power. www.globeleqmesoamericaenergy.com

Globeleq Generation Limited is an Actis portfolio company and is an experienced operating power company, actively developing energy solutions for the emerging markets of Africa and the Americas. The company develops economically sustainable projects that support the continued development of the electric power sector in these regions. www.globeleq.com

Mesoamerica Power is a Central American investment group focused on the development of renewable energy in the region.  Mesoamerica Power is managed by Mesoamerica, the leading private equity mergers and acquisitions and strategic consulting firm in Central America and the Andean Region.  www.mesoamerica.com

Actis invests exclusively in the emerging markets. With a growing portfolio of investments in Asia, Africa and Latin America, Actis has US$4.5bn funds under management. The company is driven by the conviction it brings more than capital to its investment and benefits its investee companies, investors and broader society. Actis calls this ethos the positive power of capital. www.act.is

 

 

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation [NYSE: BLL] announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase any and all of its outstanding $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "Notes").

In connection with the Offer, Ball is soliciting consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from the holders of the Notes for proposed amendments that would eliminate most of the restrictive covenants, certain events of default and certain other provisions contained in the indenture governing the Notes. Adoption of the proposed amendments requires the consent of the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Notes outstanding. Holders who tender their Notes will be deemed to consent to the proposed amendments and holders may not deliver consents to the proposed amendments without tendering their Notes in the Offer. A holder may not revoke a consent without withdrawing the previously tendered Notes to which such consent relates. Notes tendered may only be withdrawn, and related consents revoked, prior to 5 p.m., New York City Time, on March 8, 2012, unless extended, except in limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law.  The Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made upon the terms and subject to the conditions described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated Feb. 24, 2012 (the "Offer to Purchase"), and a related Consent and Letter of Transmittal, which more fully set forth the terms and conditions of the Offer and Consent Solicitation.

The Offer will expire at 9 a.m., New York City Time, on March 23, 2012, unless the Offer is extended or earlier terminated (the "Expiration Time"). Under the terms of the Offer, holders of the Notes who validly tender and do not withdraw their Notes prior to 5 p.m., New York City Time, on March 8, 2012 (as such time and date may be extended or earlier terminated, the "Consent Deadline") and whose notes are accepted for purchase, will receive $1,025.83 per $1,000 in principal amount of Notes (the "Total Consideration"), which is equal to (i) $1,005.83 per $1,000 in principal amount of Notes validly tendered (the "Tender Offer Consideration") plus (ii) a consent payment of $20.00 per $1,000 in principal amount of the Notes validly tendered (the "Consent Payment"). Holders of Notes who validly tender their Notes after the Consent Deadline but on or before the Expiration Time, and whose notes are accepted for purchase, will receive only the Tender Offer Consideration. 

(1)   Per $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase.

(2)   Inclusive of Consent Payment.

Ball may, at any point following the Consent Deadline and before the Expiration Time, accept for payment any Notes validly tendered and not subsequently withdrawn at or prior to the Consent Deadline (the "Initial Acceptance Date"). The Initial Acceptance Date is currently expected to occur on the first business day following the Consent Deadline, subject to all conditions to the Offer having been satisfied or waived by Ball. In addition, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest on their purchased Notes up to, but not including, the applicable payment date for such Notes. The final acceptance date is expected to occur on the first business day following the Expiration Time, subject to all conditions to the Offer having been satisfied or waived by Ball.

The Offer and Consent Solicitation are contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including execution of a supplemental indenture effecting the proposed amendments and the completion of financing arrangements on terms satisfactory to Ball, the net proceeds of which, together with cash on hand, will be sufficient to fund the purchase of Notes tendered in the Offer. If any of the conditions are not satisfied, Ball is not obligated to accept for payment, or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes and may even terminate the Offer and Consent Solicitation. Full details of the terms and conditions of the Offer and Consent Solicitation are included in the Offer to Purchase. 

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or a solicitation of consents with respect to any Notes. No offer, solicitation, or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation are being made solely by the Offer to Purchase and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal, which sets forth the complete terms and conditions of the Offer and Consent Solicitation.

Requests for documents relating to the Offer and Consent Solicitation may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Depositary and Information Agent, at (800) 207-3158 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers).  BofA Merrill Lynch is acting as Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent for the Offer and Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Offer and Consent Solicitation may be directed to BofA Merrill Lynch, Liability Management, at (888) 292-0070 (US toll free) or (980) 387-3907 (collect).

Ball Corporation is a supplier of high quality packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2011 sales of more than $8.6 billion.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key risks and uncertainties are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99.2 in our Form 10-K, which are available on our website and at www.sec.gov. Factors that might affect our packaging segments include fluctuation in product demand and preferences; availability and cost of raw materials; competitive packaging availability, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; crop yields; competitive activity; failure to achieve anticipated productivity improvements or production cost reductions; mandatory deposit or other restrictive packaging laws; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; political instability and sanctions; and changes in foreign exchange rates or tax rates. Factors that might affect our aerospace segment include: funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts. Factors that might affect the company as a whole include those listed plus: accounting changes; changes in senior management; the recent global recession and its effects on liquidity, credit risk, asset values and the economy; successful or unsuccessful acquisitions; regulatory action or laws including tax, environmental, health and workplace safety, including U.S. FDA and other actions affecting products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; governmental investigations; technological developments and innovations; goodwill impairment; antitrust, patent and other litigation; strikes; labor cost changes; rates of return projected and earned on assets of the company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; uncertainties surrounding the U.S. government budget and debt limit; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and changes to unaudited results due to statutory audits or other effects.

 

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LONDON, February 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Tesco Entertainment Online presents PlayStation Vita, dubbed the 'next generation of handheld gaming', and packed with features including 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing gamers to challenge others on an international scale.

Features include front and rear camera, 5-inch OLED front multi-touch display (with a multi-touch pad on the back surface), 4-core CPU, flash-card media support for game and media saves (PS Vita games are saved externally on a memory card, much like on a digital camera), mobile PS trophy support, built-in 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer and GPS.

Complementing the best handheld gaming hardware on the market, PlayStation has released top game franchises under the PS Vita title, including Uncharted: Golden Abyss, FIFA Football and Call of Duty.

For a limited time only, gamers who buy a PlayStation Vita Wi-Ficonsole with a 4GB memory card qualify for1 free selected game from Tesco Entertainment Online. Customers can choose from popular titles including FIFA Football, Virtua Tennis 4, Rayman Origins, F1 2011 and Asphalt Injection.

Tesco Entertainment Online is one of the leading game portals across major consoles, providing pre-orders for Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS & 3DS. With thousands of games available to order with next-working-day delivery, fans can find the hottest releases at irresistible prices.

Rely on Tesco Entertainment Online to get the newest computer and console games as soon as they become available.

About Tesco Entertainment Online:

Tesco Entertainment Online (http://www.tescoentertainment.com/) is the portal for Tesco's wide selection of films, DVDs,Blu-rays, games and CDs. With exclusive deals, great prices, free delivery across the UK, Clubcard points and outstanding service, Tesco Entertainment Online is the best destination for all your entertainment needs.

 

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BARCELONE, Espagne, February 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Sicap a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement de campagnes personnalisées en temps réel, élaborées dans le but de contribuer à stimuler la demande de programmes d'argent mobile.Leur objectif consiste à aider les opérateurs à tirer une valeur immédiate de la promotion des services d'argent mobile existants.

« Faire de l'argent mobile un service lucratif est la force motrice à l'origine de la nouvelle initiative de sicap », a déclaré Aleeda Fazal, Responsable du commerce mobile chez sicap. En effet, peu de programmes d'argent mobile se sont avérés réellement rentables à ce jour et plus de 80 % des programmes actifs d'argent mobile au monde souffrent d'une faible utilisation.

« Nos campagnes incitent les utilisateurs de portables à essayer, recommander et adhérer aux services d'argent mobile proposés et visent à répondre à l'importante demande des opérateurs de solutions qui transforment leurs principaux services d'argent mobile en générateurs de revenus nets », a ajouté Mme Fazal.

Les services de campagne de sicap fonctionnent à l'aide d'un ensemble de modèles préconfigurés pouvant être lancés avec une intégration informatique minimale, et sont donc déployés très rapidement sous forme de plateforme technologique ou de service gérée. L'expertise de sicap élimine tout élément de doute de l'élaboration des campagnes en utilisant pour référence les données de réussite de la propre suite de solutions de commerce mobile de sicap et des solutions comparables.

« Si les abonnés sont attirés par les services mais ne suivent pas, nous pouvons les y inciter grâce à une combinaison de ciblage hors ligne et en temps réel », a déclaré Mme Fazal. Il est important de trouver de l'élan, car les coûts d'exploitation baissent considérablement lorsque 50 % ou plus des abonnés sont actifs .

Les campagnes de sicap traitent aussi des facteurs sous-jacents à l'origine de cette passivité. Par exemple, les problèmes de liquidité des agents intermédiaires peuvent gâcher l'expérience client et les dissuader d'effectuer d'autres transactions. Les opérateurs peuvent tirer parti de la plateforme de campagne de sicap pour inciter les agents à mieux faire leur travail. La fiche de données sur les agents, liée à la plateforme de la campagne, peut par exemple accorder des points, des récompenses ou des minutes de communication supplémentaires aux agents qui maintiennent un bon niveau de liquidité et atteignent un certain nombre de transactions.

Une fois les conditions préalables de satisfaction de la clientèle remplies, les opérateurs peuvent lancer des campagnes sicap ciblant des profils prescripteurs, ou dans le but d'encourager plus de transactions par abonné, ou un essai d'autres services d'argent mobile.

Rencontrez sicap dans le Hall 8, stand 8B94, lors du MWC 2012.

À propos de SICAP

Les solutions logicielles de sicap permettent aux opérateurs de téléphonie mobile d'offrir à leurs abonnés une expérience de qualité supérieure, tout en créant de nouvelles sources de revenus et en réduisant les charges d'exploitation.

sicap développe et met en œuvre des solutions dans l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur, notamment des solutions de DM (Gestion d'appareils), de facturation et de fidélité, de services de dépôt et retrait d'argent sur des distributeurs automatiques (m-money) et d'USSD. La société est présente au sein de 120 réseaux, desservant 835 millions d'abonnés dans 75 pays à travers le monde.

Pour tout complément d'information : http://www.sicap.com
kate.stoney@sicap.com

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PARIS, February 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Creova (http://www.creova.com), ein Marktführer bei der Entwicklung von Mobile Money Lösungen, gab den Start des ersten mobilen Zahlungsdienstes in Nordafrika, den mdinar®, bekannt. Der mdinar® ist ein von Creova über dessen lokalen Dienstleister Viamobile eingeführter m-Wallet Service, der in Tunesien in Partnerschaft mit der Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (BIAT) durchgeführt wird. Creova arbeitet auch mit ENDA Inter-Arabe zusammen (eine in der Region führende Mikrofinanzinstitution) und Carrefour in Tunesien (eine der größten Einzelhandelsketten der Welt), um die Entwicklung dieses neuen Bereiches anzukurbeln.

Der mdinar® Service ermöglicht Geldüberweisungen zwischen Einzelpersonen, das Aufladen von Mobiltelefonen und m-Wallets sowie Darlehenszahlungen über das Mobiltelefon. Der Service ist insofern einzigartig, als man über eine Reihe von Möglichkeiten darauf zugreifen kann, wie z. B. SMS, Smartphone-Anwendungen (iPhone, Blackberry, Symbian, Android etc.) und das Internet.

Mit nur wenigen Klicks auf dem Mobiltelefon können mdinar® Nutzer jetzt Überweisungen von Mobiltelefon zu Mobiltelefon absolut sicher und zuverlässig durchführen. Die zugrunde liegende Creova-Technologie wurde in Hinblick auf äußerste Betriebssicherheit und Anwendbarkeit durch Millionen Nutzer entwickelt. Creova setzt dabei eine Technologie ein, die 17 Mal schneller als die von üblichen Java-Servern ist und nur 1/8 der Speicherkapazität benötigt.

"Unsere Lösungen führen den mobilen Zahlungsverkehrssektor an", erklärt Ramzi El-Fekih, CEO von Creova. "Die mdinar® Zahlungslösung ist einfach zu verwenden, sicher und zuverlässig. Unser umfassendes und vollständig modulares Plattformdesign wurde mit dem Ziel entwickelt, unseren eigenen Kunden eine schnelle Einführung zu ermöglichen, eine bevorzugte Stellung unter den Erstanwendern zu sichern und danach weitere Anwendungen gemäß den Anforderungen ihrer Kunden zu integrieren."

Moez Khediri, Head of Marketing von BIAT, kommentiert die Auswirkungen dieses Services auf den tunesischen Markt wie folgt: "Der mdinar® ist eine wirkliche Innovation und BIAT ist stolz darauf, die erste Bank zu sein, die diese Dienstleistung anbietet. Dieser Mobile Money Service ist gut für die Jugend und für jene Bevölkerungsgruppen geeignet, die bisher noch keine Bankdienstleistungen nutzen können, diese aber benötigen. Außerdem haben unsere bestehenden Kunden damit eine neue Möglichkeit, ihre Bankgeschäfte abzuwickeln."

Über Creova

Creova wurde 2008 gegründet und stellt Mobile Money Lösungen für mobile Zahlungssysteme bereit. Die Lösungen von Creova sind für Finanzinstitutionen, Mobilfunkbetreiber, e/m-Commerce-Anbieter sowie Händler und ihre Kunden geeignet.

Creova entwickelt innovative, sichere, leistungsstarke und leicht zu verwendende Technologielösungen, die es den Kunden erlauben, Finanztransaktionen über mobile Geräte innerhalb oder außerhalb einer Internetumgebung optimal abzuwickeln. Creova gibt seinen Kunden die Möglichkeit, mobile Zahlungsdienste, Überweisungen zwischen Einzelperson bzw. von Bankkonten, Darlehensrückzahlungen, Bezahlung von Rechnungen und mobiles Aufladen durchzuführen, und hilft damit Unternehmen die Reichweite und ihr Kundenspektrum durch die Bereitstellung eines Zugangs für alle Nutzer von Mobiltelefonen auszudehnen.

Creova ist ein französisches Unternehmen mit dem Hauptsitz in Paris und Marktpräsenzen in den USA, Italien, im Libanon sowie in Tunesien, wo es F&E und Marketingaktivitäten unterhält.

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---Gran debut el lunes 27 de febrero de 2012 a las 8 p.m. (ET) 7 p.m. (CT) por MegaTV---

---Tres opiniones encontradas, Tres maneras de interpretar los hechos, Tres periodistas en búsqueda de respuestas... "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda" una visión tridimensional de la actualidad---

---El novedoso programa marca el regreso de la querida periodista Leticia Callava a la pantalla de la TV Hispana---

---La prestigiosa presentadora Candela Ferro se une al elenco de este original formato periodístico---

---La periodista venezolana Olga Dager también se incorpora a la innovadora formula noticiosa---

MIAMI, 24 de febrero de 2012 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- MegaTV, la cadena de televisión propiedad de Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA) anunció hoy que desde el lunes 27 de febrero, a las  8 p.m. (ET)- 7 p.m. (CT)  brindará a sus televidentes una manera diferente de disfrutar sus noches con el esperado estreno del programa, "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda". Conducido por las prestigiosas periodistas Leticia Callava, Candela Ferro y Olga Dager, el espacio, en una hora de duración presentará un dinámico análisis de la actualidad,  a través de las  tres opiniones de sus presentadoras se analizara las diversas maneras de interpretar los hechos. De manera que "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda", que saldrá al aire de lunes a viernes a las 8 p.m. (ET)- 7 p.m. (CT), será ante todo una visión tridimensional del mundo en que vivimos.

La gran noticia de este programa es el regreso a la televisión hispana de la conocida periodista Leticia Callava. A la que se unen Candela Ferro con su peculiar carisma y Olga Dager con una visión muy especial para la investigación periodística.

"Las 3 Caras de la Moneda" es un foro diario -en vivo- que llevará al televidente en un recorrido de temas de actualidad con análisis y perspectivas inteligentes, entrevistas audaces, usando todos los recursos tecnológicos y novedosos de la televisión moderna. Habrá conexión corresponsales en las más importantes ciudades de Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica. El programa será sin dudas un espacio que se vinculara a las redes sociales para conectar al televidente al debate sobre nuestra contemporaneidad.

"La llegada de este nuevo programa "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda" a MegaTV es otro motivo de celebración para nuestra cadena. Tengo la certeza de que este nuevo proyecto televisivo será impactante e inesperado", expresó José R. Pérez, Vicepresidente de Programación para MegaTV.  "Me siento orgulloso de darle la bienvenida a estos tres magníficos seres humanos y prestigiosas periodistas Leticia Callava, Candela Ferro y Olga Dager a la familia de MegaTV. Ellas son profesionales respetadas de gran trayectoria y sobre todo apreciadas en los medios de comunicación. Su labor profesional y eficacia representan la dinámica de la cadena", concluyó el ejecutivo.

"Estamos felices de regresar a las pantallas de millones de televidentes con Las 3 Caras de la Moneda ya que pasamos a formar parte de un show moderno, fresco e innovador que constituye una alternativa de información noticiosa y mucho entretenimiento. "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda" es una propuesta diferente con una visión muy particular de los temas de actualidad, por lo que estamos ansiosas por comenzar", afirmaron los nuevas periodistas que conforman el nuevo elenco del programa, Leticia Callava, Candela Ferro y Olga Dager.

Leticia Callava, que a lo largo de 25 años estuvo al frente de los noticieros de Canal 23-WLTV, primero, y luego del Canal 51-WSCV, vuelve a las pantallas después de que en el 2001 no renovara su contrato con la estación local de Telemundo. Desde entonces, ha sido la portavoz de Care Plus, una organización de servicios de salud de Humana, por lo que su presencia en los medios ha sido constante. La presentadora cubana dijo que regresa a las pantallas con mucho entusiasmo. "Uno siempre está pensando en regresar, uno nunca cree que se ha alejado", comentó. "Me entusiasma mucho también el hecho de que es un programa muy diferente a lo que he hecho siempre. Antes difundía la noticia, ahora haré un poco de análisis y comentarios. En el programa, mis compañeras y yo pondremos siempre algo de nosotras mismas en nuestro trabajo".

Candela Ferro, que tuvo una amplia trayectoria como presentadora de noticias y conductora de programas especiales en la cadena Telemundo hasta el 2008, afirmó que MegaTV le hizo una propuesta muy atractiva que le daba la oportunidad de trabajar con gente que conoce desde hace muchos años y en la que tiene mucha confianza, como José R. Pérez, Vicepresidente de Programación, y Miguel Ferro, Vicepresidente de Producción de MegaTV. "Traigo al programa la perspectiva de una mujer moderna, apasionada por su trabajo", comentó la periodista argentina, que en los últimos tres años ha presentado Mil preguntas, una estrella con Candela Ferro para la cadena E! Entertainment Latinoamérica y programas especiales para Discovery y Warner.

El trío de presentadoras se completa con la venezolana Olga Dager, una experimentada periodista con amplia experiencia frente y detrás de cámaras en la cadena Telemundo y Telemundo Internacional. "Mi participación en el programa se basará en mi experiencia como periodista investigativa y me gustaría también resaltar el papel de la mujer en la sociedad", explicó Dager, que en los últimos meses ha colaborado con Radio y Televisión Martí.

El programa estará bajo la supervisión ejecutiva del respetado Vicepresidente de Producción Miguel Ferro, uno de los ejecutivos más experimentados del formato periodístico televisivo.

No se puede perder "Las 3 Caras de la Moneda" de lunes a viernes a las 8 p.m. (ET) - 7 p.m. (CT) por MegaTV: canal 22 en Miami, canal 57 West Palm Beach, canal 13, Chicago, Illinois, canal 33.2 Fresno, CA, canal 55 Houston, TX, canal 23 en Salt Lake City, UT, canal 169 de DIRECTV en Puerto Rico. Canal 405 de DIRECTV en las principales ciudades de los Estados Unidos, Dish Network en Puerto Rico, y canal 3008 de AT&T U-verse en las principales ciudades de los Estados Unidos.

Acerca de Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. es la mayor compañía de medios y entretenimiento cotizada en bolsa controlada por hispanos en los Estados Unidos. SBS es propietaria y/o opera 21 estaciones de radio situadas en los principales mercados hispanos de los Estados Unidos de Nueva York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco y Puerto Rico, transmitiendo los géneros de formato Tropical, Mexicano Regional, Adulto Contemporáneo en Español y Hurbano. SBS tiene 3 de las 6 principales estaciones en español del país, entre ellas la estación en español número uno en los Estados Unidos, WSKQ-FM en Nueva York (WPAT ocupa el tercer lugar y KLAX el sexto). La Compañía también es propietaria y opera MegaTV, una operación de televisión con distribución en señal abierta, cable y satélite y afiliadas en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. SBS también produce eventos y conciertos en vivo en todo el país y opera LaMusica.com, un sitio bilingüe en línea, en español y en inglés, relacionado con la música, el entretenimiento, noticias y la cultura latina. El sitio Web corporativo de la Compañía está en www.spanishbroadcasting.com

www.mega.tv
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Contacto de Medios y Prensa:

Vladimir Gomez, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Director, Marketing  y Comunicaciones (305) 644-4817, vgomez@mega.tv

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EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help their customers throughout the United States better manage their auto coverage, Fred Loya Insurance, a leader in general auto insurance is proud to announce the launch of their mobile website. This website offers not only access to the Fred Loya web site but also the ability to complete most car insurance related tasks right from a mobile device. The website represents an extension of the Loya Insurance Group's 38 year history of innovating to service their client's evolving needs.

The mobile website offers a broad range of features, all accessible from both smart phone and tablets. Clients can manage their policies online, including registering for online access, viewing policy documents and receiving Insurance ID cards via email. Users of the application can not only find the nearest Fred Loya office but also be connected to a helpful agent for auto insurance quotes or questions inside the app. Customers who need to make a payment can also do it from their mobile device via credit card, debit card or debit from their checking account.

This mobile site is a response to the increased use of phones and tablets as Internet access points for Fred Loya Insurance customers. While the desktop website can be accessed on mobile devices, the mobile site will provide a much smoother experience since it is optimized for the constraints of mobile browsing devices. As a result, Fred Loya sees mobile platforms as the future to offering the public affordable auto insurance in an even more convenient manner. For further convenience to their clients Fred Loya also offers a free mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices that mirrors the mobile website in functionality without any loading lag-time from the Internet.

About Fred Loya Insurance

Since its founding in 1974, Fred Loya Insurance has grown to 361 agencies spanning seven states. With offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, the Loya Insurance Group services over 500,000 drivers with 360,000 policies spanning more than $400 million in annual premium collections. Unlike other insurance agencies, Fred Loya Insurance even features a full in-house legal department with 15 lawyers and over 35 supporting staff members, letting Loya Insurance clients know that they will be represented. Today, Fred Loya Insurance is one of the fastest growing insurance companies in the nation and is also the 18th largest Hispanic owned and operated company in the country. The Loya Insurance Group's rapid rate of growth and great success comes from their focus on integrity and on always putting their customer's needs first.

CONTACT:
Jose Frias
Jfrias@fredloya.com

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New offering promotes evidence-based treatments and quality patient care

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), has announced its new oncology management program designed to improve the quality and value of cancer care for patients. Prime plans to partner with two oncology management companies in bringing this new capability to its health plan clients.

Prime has entered into an agreement with eviti, Inc., a leading health information technology company delivering web-based decision support services. Through an oncology clinical decision-support  platform, eviti improves the quality of cancer care and reduces costs by aiding in the selection of the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient based on diagnosis and other clinical and personal considerations. With eviti, Prime's health plan clients' network physicians will have real-time access to a digital clinical library of more than 1,000 evidence-based treatment options for at least 120 cancer types. All treatment options display regimen details and toxicity, and comparison of outcomes and costs.

"Our health plan clients face a wide spectrum of oncology management challenges uniquely driven by the markets they serve. Most critical is to ensure appropriate treatment for patients dealing with these protocols, and we believe eviti's extensive clinical oncology expertise will allow us to effectively manage this area," said Eric Elliott, president and CEO of Prime.

By utilizing actionable information accessible at the moment of clinical prescribing, eviti ensures quality care is prescribed from the start. Treatments selected through eviti's automated process can streamline workflow, reducing the administrative burden sometimes associated with prior authorization calls, appeals and denials. In addition, eviti alerts appropriate care team members for early enrollment of patients in case management, and optimal fulfillment of prescription medications.

"Prime's selection of eviti affirms the importance of an independent, comprehensive oncology decision support platform to effectively manage the high cost of cancer care and ensure appropriate treatment for patients. Together with Prime 's innovative oncology management solutions, we plan to improve the quality of cancer care," said Eduardo Beruff, president and CEO of eviti, Inc.

Prime Therapeutics is a pharmacy benefit management company dedicated to providing innovative, clinically-based, cost-effective pharmacy solutions for clients and members. Providing pharmacy benefit services nationwide to nearly 20 million* lives, its client base includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, employer and union groups, and third-party administrators. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Prime Therapeutics is collectively owned by 13 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those Plans. Learn more at www.primetherapeutics.com.

*Effective 4/1/12

eviti, Inc. (formerly known as ITA Partners, Inc.) is a leading health information technology company delivering web-based decision-support services to improve the quality of cancer care and reduce its cost. eviti represents the culmination of almost a decade of experience providing oncology treatment intelligence, uniquely delivering value to all parties in the care process by ensuring quality care is prescribed from the start. eviti's independent, non-proprietary digital oncology treatment library is one of the most comprehensive and current of its kind, meticulously compiled from the world's leading sources. For more information, visit www.eviti.com.

 

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Big Heads Face Cutouts Seen At NY Knicks, NY Rangers and Stanford University Games Gaining National Media Coverage!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Build-A-Head's Big Head face cutouts have gone viral and are quickly becoming the new fan fair craze sweeping the country.

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Recently The New York Rangers passed out over 5,000 Big Head face cutouts on kid's night sponsored by Party City. At Stanford University Big Head face cutouts of random characters were handed out to help boost their crowd spirit and involvement.  The New York Knicks passed out hundreds of Big Head face cutouts of Jeremy Linn and Amar'e Stoudemire at halftime behind the basket of the visiting team. The Knicks won and the Big Head face cutouts were featured on National TV across the country including ESPN, Fox and CNBC.

Build-A-Head's Big Head cutouts have also become a substantial fundraising vehicle for high schools across the nation selling over 5,000 Build-A-Heads to date to raise funds for school needs.

Today, Build-A-Heads can be found everywhere: marathons, pageants, team fundraisers, graduations, political campaigns, birthday parties, sporting events, political campaigns and more. 

Build-A-Head's product line includes an array of fan support options including custom HUGE Big Head face cutouts, large and mini face cutouts, and face cutouts on key chains and T-shirts. 

As Darren Rovell said in his CNBC interview with Build-A-Head, "There's one company that's ready for the head craze, and that's Build-A-Head". See article: http://www.cnbc.com/id/46468625

"These high-end, high-quality heads are the perfect way to show your support for your favorite athlete, team, celebrity, child, politician, company, fundraiser, you name it" says Stas Chomokos, Co-Founder of Build-A-Head.  "What better way to show your allegiance, dedication, enthusiasm and support for someone than to put a personalized face on it with Build-A-Head? "

Established in 2009, Build-A-Head has become the new craze.  Making their debut while Lance Armstrong was touring through Silver City, New Mexico, Armstrong fans showed their support with giant Lance Armstrong Big Head face cutouts and the excitement grew as Armstrong himself stopped to sign the Build-A-Heads in his image.  Armstrong included the fan photos in his book,  "Comeback: 2.0".

For more information on Build-A-Head please visit www.buildahead.com

Or contact Bryan Price at bryan@buildahead.com

Media Contact: Marjorie Marr of Build-A-Head, +1-919-455-1744, marjoriemarr@yahoo.com

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CRANS-MONTANA, SIERRE, Svizzera, February 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Chiara Soldati, titolare dell'azienda vinicola La Scolca, ha condiviso la presentazione dell'Audi FIS Ski World Cup maschile insieme a Stephane Robyr, Direttore della Scuola di sci Crans e a Max Vergani Responsabile Ufficio Comunicazione, Stampa e Web di FISI,(Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali) con il suo spumante Rugrè.

Al Ristorante Zerodix si è brindato insieme all'apertura della Audi FIS Ski World Cup maschile Super-G e Gigante maschile, alla presenza di tutti -i maestri sci della Swiss Ski School Crans e di tutti i team impegnati in gara.

La Scolca e Swiss Ski School Crans hanno organizzato una grande accoglienza per l'Audi FIS Ski World Cup maschile: i maestri di sci hanno dato il benvenuto con una scenografica e spettacolare fiaccolata.

E' interessante notare che, nel marzo del 1998, Crans-Montana ha ospitato sull'altopiano le fasi finali della Coppa del mondo che aveva segnato il trionfo di Hermann Maier e la vittoria dell'ultimo slalom del grande Alberto Tomba.

Una grande emozione per Chiara Soldati, titolare della cantina La Scolca: "Questa è una grande serata in cui condividere con il nostro spumante la magica atmosfera di questa importante gara di sci. I vini spesso assomigliano a chi li crea, così come i successi di questi straordinari atleti sono specchio della loro caparbietà. Sono produttore di vino e vivo con passione il mondo dei vini, ma, nella mia vita personale, con la stessa passione sono maestra di sci presso la Swiss Ski School Crans. Con entusiasmo, Stephane Robyr ed io abbiamo deciso di accogliere a Crans i Team Ski della Coppa del mondo, organizzando questo favoloso cocktail di benvenuto. La dura vita di formazione prima delle gare è la stessa dei mesi prima del raccolto, condivido il sentimento di attesa e trepidazione che si prova prima della gara, lo stesso sentimento di quando si assaggia il vino della nuova annata. Passione, emozione, fatica e pazienza sono gli stessi elementi da cui nascono grandi campioni e grandi vini! "

Max Vergani: "La Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali non può che ringraziare La Scolca e la Scuola Sci Crans per l'accoglienza di grande prestigio. Gli azzurri si presentano a Crans per cercare di ottenere risultati importanti e, certamente, l'essere accolti e coccolati come delle star non può che dare morale e far sentire vicina tanta gente che è appassionata di sci e di agonismo".

"Con questa occasione abbiamo l'opportunità di dimostrare su larga scala la nostra capacità di organizzare grandi eventi sportivi e di sviluppare una bellissima festa di sci in Vallese", ha dichiarato a questo proposito il presidente del Comitato Organizzatore Marius  Robyr, il cui dinamismo ha portato Crans-Montana ad ospitare numerose altre competizioni di Coppa del Mondo femminile negli ultimi anni. "Voglio ringraziare tutti coloro che hanno lavorato e stanno ancora lavorando per la riuscita di questo magnifico progetto. Credo che gli spettatori che parteciperanno a queste competizioni possano vivere una bella occasione anche per una meravigliosa vacanza".

Azienda Agricola LA SCOLCA s.s.a., phone: +39-(0)143-682176, e-mail: cscdv@scolca.it, website: http://www.scolca.it    

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PÉKIN, February 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

TD Industry Alliance (TDIA), en collaboration avec CBC, Ixia, DAPU Telecom, Transcom et HOJY, participera au Congrès mondial de la téléphonie mobile 2012 (« 2012 MWC ») afin de démontrer les performances commerciales de TD-LTE et présenter les dernières avancées de la chaîne industrielle internationale. Le Congrès mondial de la téléphonie mobile 2012, organisé par la GSMA, se tiendra à Barcelone du 27 février au 1^er mars 2012.

Le stand de TD-LTE sera situé au 2A73, dans le hall 2, à Fira de Barcelona. Plusieurs aspects de TD-LTE seront présentés sur place : la répartition du réseau commercial de la technologie TD-LTE, les dernières avancées de la chaîne industrielle internationale, la constitution de cette même chaîne industrielle internationale, les normes, plans de développement et recherche produit de TD-LTE, les solutions d'essai, les derniers terminaux TD-LTE ainsi que la fréquence stable la plus élevée et les solutions temporelles.

La China Broadcasting Corporation effectuera des démonstrations en temps réel du CMMB (China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting). Elle présentera également une exposition statique visant à démontrer la maturité, les capacités techniques et l'avantage économique que représente l'usage de la chaîne industrielle du CMMB à l'échelle commerciale sur le marché international. L'usage commercial de TD+CMMB en Chine fut un succès qui a engendré un environnement et des conditions favorables au développement des applications des services de TD+CMMB sur le marché de la technologie TD-LTE et à l'internationalisation de la norme du CMMB.

Deux fournisseurs de solutions d'essai, Ixia et Transcom, présenteront leur gamme de produits TD-LTE. La participation active d'une société américaine, Ixia, démontre l'importance et l'internationalisation de la chaîne industrielle de TD-LTE.

HOJY présentera des bornes de téléphonie mobile TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA ainsi que des cartes de données, modules et solutions TD-SCDMA.

DAPU Telecom présentera un oscillateur stable à fréquence élevée utilisé dans les solutions de télécommunication, les terminaux, les instruments de navigation, les appareils d'essai délicats et autres produits.

Un espace sera également dédié aux terminaux de TD, notamment les derniers produits de terminaux TD-LTE et TD-SCDMA.

TDIA est aujourd'hui une plateforme de renommée mondiale pour la promotion du marché et de l'activité de TD. TDIA participera au Congrès mondial de la téléphonie mobile 2012 dans l'objectif de faciliter la compréhension et susciter l'intérêt des opérateurs et organismes de régulation gouvernementaux étrangers de télécommunications pour le TD-LTE, créer des conditions favorables à l'essor de la technologie de TD à l'étranger et promouvoir l'usage de TD-LTE à l'échelle commerciale. Le développement de TD-LTE atteindra un nouveau seuil et l'usage commercial de la technologie de TD se doit d'être un véritable succès au niveau national mais également au-delà des frontières.

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ZURICH, February 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

- Le nouveau moteur d'analyse locale très puissant constitue la première et seule solution à permettre aux fournisseurs de services de mieux comprendre les habitudes des utilisateurs vis-à-vis de leurs appareils sans violer leur vie privée.

- Myriad habilite les consommateurs à dire « Ne prenez pas mes données. Il suffit de me les demander ! »

- Myriad replace les entreprises de télécommunications dans l'écosystème de la publicité sur mobile qui pèse des milliards de dollars, en leur permettant de mieux tirer profit des services existants et nouveaux, et en permettant aux annonceurs d'atteindre le bon utilisateur au bon moment.

Myriad Group AG (SIX: MYRN), la société qui a permis à des milliards d'utilisateurs de bénéficier de riches expériences sociales et d'Internet sur tout appareil mobile connecté, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement du Myriad Intelligence Hub, un nouveau moteur d'analyse des habitudes des consommateurs très puissant, spécialement conçu pour les téléphones mobiles. Myriad Intelligence Hub a pour objectif de replacer ses partenaires dans l'écosystème de la publicité sur mobile, qui pèse un milliard de dollars, en leur permettant de monétiser les services existants ainsi que les nouveaux, tout en protégeant par la même occasion les données des consommateurs et en leur assurant la confidentialité.

« Les fabricants d'équipements d'origine et les entreprises de télécommunications perdent actuellement des milliards de dollars chaque année au profit des acteurs OTT (over-the-top), ce qui est énorme », affirme Simon Wilkinson, PDG de Myriad Group. « L'Intelligence Hub de Myriad leur permet de reconquérir une grande part de ces revenus potentiels, tout en protégeant la vie privée des consommateurs. C'est un scénario gagnant-gagnant ».

Avec Myriad Intelligence Hub, toute l'analyse des données est effectuée en toute sécurité et en temps réel sur l'appareil. En explorant plus de 200 catégories, Myriad interprète de manière dynamique le comportement des utilisateurs, tout en veillant à ce qu'aucune donnée n'échappe au contrôle de ces derniers. Les mécanismes de participation tout au long de l'expérience du client permettent aux utilisateurs de se sentir rassurés en ce qui concerne la protection de leurs données personnelles et la présentation instantanée des contenus et applications associées, mais ils permettent aussi aux entreprises de télécommunications, fabricants d'équipements d'origine et annonceurs, d'atteindre le bon utilisateur au bon moment, avec le service et le message appropriés.

Découvrez l'Intelligence Hub de Myriad lors du Mobile World Congress de cette année à Barcelone ou visualisez la démonstration avant le MWC sur la chaîne YouTube de Myriad : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obI-EuiXJR0.  Selon Gartner, l'écosystème de la publicité sur mobile est estimé aujourd'hui à plus de 2 milliards USD, et devrait peser jusqu'à 14 milliards USD d'ici 2014. Les analyses issues des habitudes des consommateurs constituent un baromètre éprouvé permettant d'assurer une publicité plus ciblée, et de plus grande valeur. L'analyse des modèles d'utilisation permet aux fournisseurs de services d'établir le profil de leurs consommateurs au moyen d'un mélange de moteurs sémantiques et, de ce fait, de focaliser leurs communications sur le marché qui constitue leur cible pour un résultat optimal.

« Nous offrons une solution qui ne viole pas les données personnelles des consommateurs, et qui leur permet de garder le contrôle. C'est ce qu'il y a d'essentiel à retenir à propos de l'Intelligence Hub », poursuit Wilkinson. « Un grand nombre d'autres sociétés plus grandes, et solidement établies dans l'univers du mobile n'ont pas ce droit, et la pression se fait de plus en plus forte quant à la protection des données personnelles des consommateurs. Nous en avons tenu compte dans le développement de l'Intelligence Hub ».

Visualisez une démonstration en direct de l'Intelligence Hub. Myriad participera cette année au Mobile World Congress (salon mondial de la téléphonie mobile) à Barcelone et se situera à Hospitality Suite AV 102. « Myriad organisera des ateliers sur le thème Analytics Intelligence Hub » le mercredi, 29 février de 14 h à 16 h HNEC dans la salle Q Sala B. Pour y participer, inscrivez-vous sur : http://www.myriadgroup.com/mwc12workshop

À propos de Myriad

Les fabricants d'équipement d'origine et fournisseurs de services réseau de premier plan ont choisi Myriad afin de pourvoir des expériences sociales et d'Internet sur téléphone mobile étonnantes (que ce soit pour un téléphone élémentaire comme pour le téléphone intelligent au moyen d'une plateforme unique et adaptable).

Aujourd'hui, plus de 2,5 milliards d'utilisateurs font confiance au logiciel Myriad. Les applications Myriad permettent souvent aux utilisateurs de faire leurs premiers pas avec Internet, et avec notre technologie éprouvée intégrée à tous les téléphones Android, nous sommes bien partis pour aider nos partenaires à servir le prochain milliard de clients.

Nous sommes présents à travers le monde entier, avec des bureaux en Suisse, France, Royaume-Uni, États-Unis, Mexique, Inde, EAU, Chine, Corée du Sud, Taïwan, Japon et Australie. Basé à Zurich en Suisse, Myriad est cotée sur la bourse suisse SIX Swiss (Symbole SIX : MYRN).

Pour de plus amples informations, visitez notre site web : http://www.myriadgroup.com. Vous pouvez nous suivre sur twitter@MyriadGroup et visualiser notre chaîne YouTube - YouTube.com/myriadgroupmarketing

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AMSTERDAM, February 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

DateRipper is an app for football connoisseurs. The DateRipper app provides the biorhythms of all players in the Premier League, Primera Division, Bundesliga, Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie on the day of the match. An interesting tool for those football fans who wish to know how their heroes, and the opponents, will perform.

With the app one can check the upcoming fixtures of the team, the birthdays of all players and biorhythms of your own choice. The DateRipper app is now available in the AppStore for iPhone users. One favourite club and the biorhythm programme can be downloaded free of charge. If you are interested in buying the data of more teams, one league with all the players of all clubs costs €2,39. The app will also be valid during the coming years, as the transfers, promotion and relegation within the leagues and the upcoming fixtures will constantly be updated.

According to the biorhythm theory, human performances are strongly influenced by three biorhythms: physical, emotional and intellectual. Biorhythms are waves of different lengths. These cycles start to run on the day of birth, they rise until they are maximum positive and consequently they come down into the negative section and start to rise again.

In the biorhythm theory, the days when the cycle runs from the positive section into the negative (and the other way round) are highly important. During those critical days one would, depending on the biorhythm that crosses the horizontal line, be just a little less strong, balanced or brilliant, compared with the other days of the month.

All football players in these competitions are well trained and in top condition. They will not lose the knack of playing football on a critical day. But during a match on a critical day, they might slightly back out of the game, key players might be less dominant, defenders less resolute and strikers less accurate. The most remarkable differences can be observed on physically critical days.

The biorhythm theory is not unchallenged. But no one will deny that every form of life is subject to certain rhythms and fluctuations. Just ask the market-gardeners who get their best result when they sow, prune and harvest considering the position of the moon - the moon cycle lasts 28 days, just like the emotional biorhythm.

Contact via http://www.dateripper.com

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Fennemore Craig profiled by Apple® for innovative use of technology

PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A southwest regional law firm, Fennemore Craig (www.fclaw.com) is changing the way lawyers do business by harnessing the power of the Apple iPad. 

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Gone are volumes of paper and 24-hour wait times for a client to get a return call.  Now, legal materials live on a fleet of iPads that Fennemore Craig pre-loads and loans to clients and adversaries.  Communication with lawyers occurs instantly through built-in FaceTime or Skype apps. 

The firm's innovative use of the iPad caught the attention of Apple which is currently profiling Fennemore Craig in a case study on Apple.com/business. "The iPad has revolutionized the way we communicate with our clients and resolve cases," says Marc Lamber, chair of Fennemore Craig's Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice Group. "The iPad technology allows us to gather evidence faster and engage our clients even more thoroughly," adds James Goodnow, Lamber's partner.

View the Fennemore Craig case study on Apple.com/business

Lamber and Goodnow, who focus on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, provide iPads to clients.  The iPads provide a lifeline enabling clients to easily collaborate with their attorneys and provide key information immediately such as photos, video logs and signed release forms.  This as-it-happens communication helps level the playing field against those with unlimited resources.

The attorneys also deliver iPads with comprehensive "video settlement demand packages" to opposing counsel, insurance company adjusters and mediators complete with computer-generated images, Keynote presentations, video interviews, scene diagrams, expert-witness interviews and photos. 

In courtroom situations, Lamber and Goodnow use apps like iJuror to track prospective juror responses during jury selection and then during trial, the duo link their iPads to multimedia systems bringing exhibits and presentations to life on individual screens for juries, opposing counsel and the judge.  At mediation, court dates and legal conferences, Lamber and Goodnow use the iPad to carry essential documents with them for immediate, searchable access. They use apps like iAnnotate PDF to edit and highlight documents.

Clients view the new connectivity as an unexpected upgrade. "I can reach my lawyers instantly anytime, anyplace and spend less time in their office," said Melissa Frankel, a Fennemore Craig client.

Fennemore Craig is the only law firm selected by Apple to be profiled concerning uses of iPad. Other companies featured, include Grupo BBVA, Medtronic, GE and The Benneton Group. 

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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat Survey announced its inaugural San Francisco 30 Under 30 list today. Compiled by Zagat's editorial team, the list spotlights the up-and-coming chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs and other industry trailblazers under the age of 30 who are helping to define the new generation of culinary greatness in the Bay Area.

"We're proud to identify the new generation of industry professionals that we believe will blaze trails in the Bay Area," said Tim Zagat, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Zagat Survey. "These young leaders are both in the front and back of the house. They include managers, owners, sommeliers, chefs, cocktail experts and even publishers. They are all worthy of recognition for their business' success. They give us optimism for the future of San Francisco's food and wine industry."

Zagat's 2012 San Francisco 30 Under 30:

• Francis Ang, Pastry Chef, Fifth Floor (27)
• Ian Begg, Chef-Owner of Txoko and Naked Lunch (29)
• Evan Bloom and Leo Beckerman, Co-Owners, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen (26 and 28)
• Danny Bowien, Executive Chef, Mission Chinese (28)
• John Paul Carmona, Pastry Chef, Manresa (28)
• Melissa Chou, Pastry Chef, Aziza (29)
• Juan Contreras, Pastry Chef, Atelier Crenn (29)
• Desmond Echavarrie, Sommelier, French Laundry (29)
• Joey Elenterio, Executive Chef, Chez TJ (26)
• Nicole Erny, Exam Manager for the Cicerone Certification Program®  (28)
• Perry Hoffman, Executive Chef, Etoile (27)
• Christopher Kronner, Consulting Chef, St. Vincent (29)
• Alan Kropf, Cocktail Expert, Editor in Chief and Publisher of Mutineer Magazine (28)
• Lena Kwak, Founder of C4C, Research & Development Chef, Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (26)
• Xelina Leyba, General Manager, Commonwealth (29)
• Aaron London, Former Executive Chef, Ubuntu (28)
• Randy Lutz, Executive Chef, Ame (29)
• Andrew Mariani, Vintner, Scribe Winery (29)
• Thomas Martinez, Co-Chef, The Wild Kitchen (25)
• Thomas McNaughton, Chef-Owner, Flour + Water (27)
• Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty, Chef and Co-Owners of Sons & Daughters (28 and 29)
• Justin Morrison, Co-Owner, Sightglass Coffee (27)
• Eric Railsback, Lead Sommelier & Wine Director at RN74 (26)
• Justin Simoneaux, Executive Chef of Boxing Room (27)
• Carlo Splendorini, Bar Manager, Michael Mina (27)
• Anthony Strong, Executive Chef, Locanda (29)
• Fred Tang, Executive Chef, Spice Kit (28)
• Ethan Terry, Co-Bar Manager, AQ Bar & Restaurant; Co-Founder, Cocktail Lab (28)
• Rodney Wages, Sous-Chef, Morimoto Napa (26)
• Chester Watson, Executive Chef, Trick Dog (29)
  
  

For more information including bios and pictures of this year's winners, please visit Zagat's Blog at: http://blog.zagat.com/2012/02/30-under-30-san-franciscos-hottest-up.html

All avid Bay Area diners are invited to rate and review restaurants in Zagat's San Francisco Restaurants Survey, currently available at www.zagat.com/rateSanFran.

About Zagat Survey, LLC: 
Known as the "burgundy bible," Zagat Survey is the world's most trusted source for consumer-generated survey information. With a worldwide network of surveyors, Zagat rates and reviews restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies, music, golf, shopping and a range of other entertainment categories and is lauded as the "most up-to-date," "comprehensive" and "reliable" guide, published on all platforms. Zagat content is available to consumers wherever and whenever they need it: on zagat.com, ZAGAT.mobi, ZAGAT TO GO for smartphones and in book form. In September of 2011, Zagat was acquired by Google Inc.

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) today announced that it has priced its offering of $275 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior unsecured notes due 2020.  The notes were offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The notes will have an interest rate of 6.875% per annum and will be issued at a price equal to 100% of their face value.

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The closing of the sale of the notes, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to occur on February 27, 2012.  The notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of ViaSat's existing and future subsidiaries.

The net proceeds from the offering (which are estimated to be approximately $269.3 million, after deducting estimated discounts, commissions, and offering expenses) will be used to repay outstanding borrowings under ViaSat's credit facility and for general corporate purposes, which may include financing costs related to the purchase, launch and operation of additional satellites or satellite capacity, potential acquisitions, funding subscriber acquisition costs, working capital or capital expenditures.

The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any other securities, and no offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offers of the notes will be made only by means of an offering memorandum. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Hill Capital Management LLC, an investment management firm focused on volatility trading, is expanding by launching two new products and hiring several senior professionals.  Investors have access to Lake Hill through a hedge fund limited partnership or separately managed accounts.  The Lake Hill Index Strategy generates alpha by extracting edge from the options market through a balanced portfolio of short-dated exchange-traded index options.  The Lake Hill Long Volatility Strategy is a "tail-risk" hedging program designed to provide a constant form of insurance that performs during volatile periods.    

"We've invested heavily in our technology infrastructure in order to offer two new products every investor needs right now - uncorrelated alpha and low-cost portfolio insurance," said Zem Sternberg, Managing Partner of Lake Hill and 25 year option trading veteran.  "Lake Hill emphasizes a disciplined investment process and operational efficiency that allows us to deliver edge to the client in different volatility environments."

In addition to the two new products, Lake Hill is excited to announce that Justin Golden joined the firm as a Partner.  Mr. Golden spent the past decade in equity derivatives roles, including the Head of Institutional Equity Derivatives Sales at Bank of America in London, sales and strategy at Macro Risk Advisors and Deutsche Bank in New York City.  He will lead the expansion efforts of Lake Hill's new product launches and its investor relations.  Mr. Golden brings a deep understanding of volatility strategies and a commitment to educating investors on the uses of these products.

Lake Hill also added experienced professionals to continue to develop its advanced technology.  These efforts have improved an already industry-leading investment platform providing a competitive edge.

About Lake Hill Capital Management

Lake Hill Capital Management LLC is a private asset management firm that was founded in 2005 and specializes in quantitative and relative value strategies in derivatives and underlying securities markets.  Lake Hill has partnered with both institutions and high net-worth families to provide investment solutions using its flagship products as well as custom tailored portfolios. For more information please visit www.lakehillgroup.com or contact Justin Golden at 212-792-6672 to schedule an interview with Zem Sternberg.

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"Performance Network" Aims to Make Measurable Difference for Patients, Pharmacists and Payers through Personalized Pharmacist Service, Evidence-Based Clinical Practices and Shared Technologies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RxAlly announced today the launch of the first-of-its-kind alliance of more than 20,000 pharmacies nationwide, united to help patients achieve better health through personalized pharmacist care while reducing costs.  RxAlly was developed to provide a new solution to the critical issues of providing additional access to care and ensuring effective health care spending at a time when prescription medicine misuse is associated with $290 billion in annual costs. The RxAlly network of pharmacies aims to improve patient health through enhanced pharmacist care that combines clinical research, evidence-based clinical services and an interoperable technology platform.

RxAlly offers a Performance Network whose core mission is to generate measurable improvements in patient health outcomes and health care costs. RxAlly pharmacists are an integral part of the health care system, delivering a range of patient-centric services necessary to assure cost-effective delivery and appropriate use of medicines, which can lead to better, more efficient health care nationwide.

"There is a need for greater access to health care for patients throughout the U.S.," said Bruce Roberts, CEO of RxAlly. "To address this challenge head on, RxAlly advances the role of community pharmacists to one that leverages their extensive clinical training, better equips them to interact with patients, improves patient health and lowers costs."

The RxAlly Performance Network will include pharmacies that demonstrate patient-centric delivery of service and an interest in optimizing health outcomes. At launch, this select network is comprised of thousands of independent pharmacies, numerous regional chains and Walgreens, the nation's largest pharmacy chain.

"A huge opportunity exists for community pharmacies to play a larger role in the health care system and make a difference in patient care. That's why Walgreens is focused on advancing community pharmacy through closer integration with other health care providers and expanding the scope of services offered by pharmacists," said Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson. "We are proud to join RxAlly as part of a performance-based network of pharmacies that will differentiate itself through improvements in health outcomes and other services."

A forward-thinking new company, RxAlly's mission is to serve three constituencies: 

Patients have an ally to help them feel better. Those who see several doctors and juggle multiple prescriptions gain more control over their care – and peace of mind. Pharmacists in the RxAlly Performance Network will take a greater role in coaching and customizing care plans that meet the needs of individual patients:  coordination of refills; reconciliation of medications – both prescription AND over the counter; immunizations like flu shots and other adult and adolescent immunizations; blood pressure and other health tests; making sure patients understand the importance of taking their medicines correctly; prevention and wellness education; even customized programs for chronic disease management. 

Pharmacists are pivotal players in the health of their patients.  For decades, pharmacists have been underutilized as health care providers. Patients typically see their pharmacists 12 to 14 times per year – more than any other practitioner. They are among the most accessible health care providers and are at a key intersection in health care to assist in coordination of care. This gives pharmacists the unique opportunity to assume a much more meaningful role in people's health care. RxAlly will equip pharmacists to bring together the best of personalized care with innovative new technologies, products and services.

With RxAlly, Payers can realize better cost control and improved health outcomes for their member patients.  Available to all government and commercial organizations, RxAlly plans to offer payers innovative options to design, manage and measure the clinical services that support their prescription health benefits. The RxAlly patient-centric approach, supported by clinical research, seeks to improve employee productivity and reduce health care costs.

For more information, please visit www.RxAlly.com.

About RxAlly:

With more than 20,000 member pharmacies nationwide, RxAlly has brought together the largest national network of pharmacies to improve health and lower costs. The RxAlly Performance Network of community pharmacies aims to improve health through personalized pharmacist care, clinical research and evidence-based clinical practices, and an interoperable technology platform. By advancing the role of pharmacists, RxAlly is facilitating new solutions as it leads an innovative approach to health care that aligns the interests of patients, pharmacists and payers. For more information on RxAlly, please visit www.RxAlly.com.

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ACADEMY AWARD®-NOMINEE MARK WAHLBERG STARS IN THE YEAR'S MOST EXPLOSIVE ACTION-THRILLER

AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK WITH ULTRAVIOLET™ AND DIGITAL COPY, AS WELL AS DVD & ON DEMAND

APRIL 24, 2012

"Mark Wahlberg is at his best." - Lee Thomas, WJBK-TV, FOX (Detroit)

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A legendary smuggler who long ago abandoned his life of crime to become a law-abiding family man is dragged back into the cutthroat, underground world of international crime in the suspenseful thriller Contraband, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with UltraViolet™, as well as DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on April 24, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Academy Award®-nominee Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, The Departed) stars in a tense, supercharged action adventure about a man struggling to stay out of the world he worked so hard to leave behind but will do anything to protect his family.

Also starring Kate Beckinsale (Underworld series, The Aviator), Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar, Public Enemies) and Ben Foster (30 Days of Night, 3:10 to Yuma), Contraband has been hailed as "an intense, adrenaline-pumping thriller," by Shawn Edwards of FOX-TV.  The Contraband Blu-ray™ Combo Pack delivers the film in perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound and features more than an hour of bonus content including deleted scenes, a "making of" segment and feature commentary by Director Baltasar Kormakur and Producer Evan Hayes.

The Contraband Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet™, a DVD, and a Digital Copy of the film – so consumers can truly enjoy the movie anytime, anywhere, on the device of their choice!  UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows and put them in the cloud.  From there, they can download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones.  In addition, consumers can redeem a Digital Copy of the film from a variety of retail partners, who offer many viewing options including iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android, connected televisions, Blu-ray player apps, and more!

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD:

• Deleted Scenes
• Under The Radar – The Making of Contraband:  Take a comprehensive guided tour through the making of the modern action thriller Contraband.
• Reality Factor – The Stunts and Action of Contraband:  From an explosive, complicated armored car heist in Panama to brutal, realistic fistfights and gunplay in the back alleys of New Orleans, see how the stunt and SFX teams worked together to make sure Contraband delivered raw and real action to the film.
• Feature Commentary: Director/Producer Baltasar Kormakur and Producer Evan Hayes participate.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY ON BLU-RAY™:

• UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones.  Currently available in the United States only.
• Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.
• U-Control:
  • Picture-in-Picture – featuring pre-visualization and storyboard comparisons of some the film's most exciting scenes.
• pocket BLU™ App:  The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices' larger screens and high resolution displays.
  • Advanced Remote Control:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
  • Video Timeline:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • Mobile-To-Go:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • Browse Titles:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • Keyboard:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.
• BD-LIVE™ - Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

SYNOPSIS

Mark Wahlberg stars as legendary smuggler Chris Farraday, who has left his criminal past behind to be with his wife (Kate Beckinsale) and sons.  When a ruthless drug kingpin (Giovanni Ribisi) threatens his family, Farraday must summon his old skills and contacts for one last run. Contraband takes you to the cutthroat underground world of international smuggling, and on a thrilling adventure that critics are calling "dynamic, intense and gritty!" – Mark S Allen, CBS/CW-TV (Sacramento)

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CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, Ben Foster, Lukas Haas, Caleb Landry Jones, Diego Luna, J.K. Simmons
Directed By: Baltasar Kormakur
Screenplay By: Aaron Guzikowski based on the screenplay Reykjavik-Rotterdam by Arnaldur Indrioason and Oskar Jonasson
Producer:  Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Baltasar Kormakur, Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg
Executive Producers:  Liza Chasin, Evan Hayes, Bill Johnson
Director of Photography: Barry Ackroyd
Edited By: Elisabet Ronalds
Production Designer: Tony Fanning
Costume Designer: Jenny Eagan
Original Music By: Clinton Shorter

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date:  April 24, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios
Selection Number: 61120860(U.S.); 61122084(Canada)
Running Time: 1 Hour, 50 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Picture Format: Widescreen    
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Rating: R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use (U.S.); 18a for coarse language, violence and disturbing content (Canada); 13+ (Quebec)
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French and Spanish DTS Surround 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: April 24, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios
Selection Number: 61118804 (U.S.); 61122086 (Canada)
Running Time: 1 Hour, 50 Minutes
Layers: DVD-9
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Rating: R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use (U.S.); 18a for coarse language, violence and disturbing content (Canada); 13+ (Quebec)
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital  5.1

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

CONTACT: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer Black
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ANVERS, Belgique, February 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Jeudi le 8 mars BALTUS vous invite à la grande ouverture de sa première boutique en Europe. Le fabricateur de meubles de luxe a choisi Anvers afin de conquérir l'Europe après son succès en Amerique.

Pour accéder au Multimedia News Release, veuillez cliquer sur le lien:

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Dans une espace fénoménale de 380 m2 vous pouvez découvrir la collection luxueuse de meubles avec sa finition charactéristique de laque et acier. BALTUS est leader dans son domain de design et la manufacture de meubles luxueux.

La force derrière ce prestigieux projet est le jeune team de créateurs et architectes FEMONT GALVAN DESIGNERS. Ce team de créateurs et architectes a developpé déjà de nombreux projets en Belgique et à l'étranger.

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As the winter months roll on, shopautoweek.com editors name cars that steer readers toward warmer months ahead

DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The editors of shopautoweek.com have released a list of cars that make us forget about snowflakes – at least for now.  

Of the eight models they've cited as spring vehicles, most of these cars have a top-down option, bringing the thought of sunshine to the forefront of daydreams. 

"Especially here in the Midwest, we're looking forward to spring and the warmer weather that accompanies it," said shopautoweek.com associate editor Sherrice Gilsbach. "Not surprisingly, convertibles were top of mind when we put pen to paper."

Vehicles that top this list include:

• Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

-- If you're an aficionado of the Porsche product line, you'll appreciate the new 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

• 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

-- If you want more horsepower, grab the reins of the latest offering from the Mustang family, which boasts a whopping 650 hp and a 5.8-liter V8 engine.

• Mini Cooper Roadster

-- If you're looking for fun things in smaller packages, look no further than the latest road-ready coupe by Mini. With several packages and trims to choose from, the options are endless!

• Dodge Dart

-- The Dart turned heads when it was revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January. Couple that with Mopar's rendition to celebrate the aftermarket brand's 75th birthday, and you've got a car that begs to be driven.

For a complete list of vehicles that made this list and other vehicles that shine in the summer sun visit www.shopautoweek.com.

About shopautoweek.com

The shopautoweek.com site delivers an Internet car-shopping experience unlike any other available site. Powered by unbiased insight, opinion and expertise of Autoweek editors, it guides shoppers with a trusted voice married with the latest available data to give consumers both objective and subjective points of view. Launched in September 2011, shopautoweek.com is an authoritative online resource for anyone researching a new vehicle. Consumers will easily find vehicle specifications, features, reviews and pricing information to help guide their vehicle-purchase decision. The shopautoweek.com site is part of the Autoweek Media Group, which includes Autoweek magazine, autoweek.com and Autoweek Productions. Autoweek Media Group is owned by Crain Communications Inc., publisher of leading industry trade publications Advertising Age and Automotive News, among others, and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

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Release of Information Software Innovations Designed to Meet Increasing Regulatory Demands

GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IOD Incorporated, a leading provider of integrated HIM solutions to hospitals, IDNs, healthcare systems and clinics, today announced major updates to its Web-based Release of Information (ROI) management, tracking and reporting software, PRISM®.

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The new functionality was designed to help IOD's customers adapt to increasingly complicated Health Information Management workflows and regulatory requirements. Results of the enhancements include:

• Acquiring the federal government's "Meaningful Use" stamp of approval by earning ONC-ATCB Meaningful Use certification of its PRISM® platform for both the ambulatory and inpatient practice type. The designation officially deems the software capable of enabling healthcare providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). With the milestone, IOD achieved more ONC-ATCB certifications than any other release of information services provider.
• Certification for IOD as esMD Health Information Handler (HIH). The certification enables IOD to officially offer esMD services in compliance with Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) requests via the National Health Information Network (NHIN) and will replace the current paper or CD/DVD submission process.
• A new ad-hoc reporting module that allows users to customize PRISM's standard reports or create new reports. The ad-hoc system also allows users to create and customize dashboards which can provide powerful snapshots of the efficacy of the ROI process with drill down functionality to the transactional level.

 

IOD is also in the final stages of development for a secure iPad application for walk-up medical records requests – the first of its kind for the ROI industry. This new tool will provide a very intuitive electronic method for requestors to complete a medical records request, including patients who would like an electronic copy of their discharge instructions. "Our goal has always been to offer our customers the most innovative technology solutions in our industry. The enhancements to our PRISM software and development of the iPad application are outstanding examples of our commitment," states IOD's Chief Technology Officer, William J. Sweeney.

About IOD Incorporated

With more than 30 years of experience and 1,800 locations nationwide, IOD is the leader in full suite HIM services solutions that help hospitals, healthcare systems and clinics streamline and simplify HIM workflow. With comprehensive solutions including document conversion, release of information (ROI), coding, auditing, abstracting, ICD-10 transition services, RAC services, along with complete training and HIM consulting, the company empowers healthcare organizations to overcome workflow challenges and focus on their most mission-critical initiatives. The result is improved patient/physician satisfaction, increased HIM efficiencies and a stronger bottom line. For more information visit www.iodincorporated.com.

Media Contact for IOD:
Brett Parent
IOD
Brett.parent@iodincorporated.com

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New dashboard capability gives administrators a single, integrated view to better manage their cloud resources and control costs

BLUE BELL, Pa., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced release 2.1 of its Unisys Secure Private Cloud Solution. The new release addresses a key challenge facing IT management: lowering IT costs by managing resources more efficiently.

Release 2.1 includes a new dashboard capability that gives administrators a single, integrated view of all cloud resources: servers, networks, storage systems and more. They can use the dashboard to determine the operational status of specific resources and take necessary actions to respond to business changes in real time, deliver performance mandated by service-level agreements (SLAs) and increase infrastructure productivity.

For example, if the administrator of a retail website knows that a new promotion has increased hits on the customer-service application beyond expected levels, they can, within minutes, use the dashboard to increase network bandwidth, find idle servers and switch them to productive use and create new virtual machines on active servers to handle the temporary workload. When the requirement has passed, the administrator can decommission the added resources to eliminate associated overhead costs.

"This advanced dashboard capability gives organizations the visibility they need to better manage their cloud resources and expenditures," said Rod Sapp, vice president, Data Center Transformation and Outsourcing Products and Technology, Unisys. "As the adage goes, you can't manage what you don't measure. With Unisys Secure Private Cloud Solution, organizations can finally get their arms around all of their cloud investments so that they can realize the benefits in responsiveness and cost savings that cloud computing offers."

The Unisys Secure Private Cloud Solution streamlines provisioning and management of critical IT resources, helping clients reduce provisioning time from weeks to minutes.

Based on client feedback as well as Unisys' own experience in running its entire engineering development operation thorough this solution, Unisys estimates that the Secure Private Cloud Solution can yield a typical organization operational and cost avoidance savings of up to $6 million over five years. (1)

The enhanced dashboard capability in release 2.1 complements key features in release 2 of the Unisys Secure Private Cloud Solution, announced in November 2011:

• An open software framework affording greater flexibility to integrate with widely used IT service management systems such as BMC Remedy and IBM Tivoli.
• Software-based single-pane management. Separated from the physical platform and linked to the administrative console only by an IP connection, this facility enables IT administrators to connect to the management interface through a browser on an iPad or any other mobile device.
• Role-based single sign-on security for simplified access to cloud operations.
• Tight integration with Unisys remote infrastructure management services, which monitor and correlate events across all segments of a managed infrastructure to orchestrate preventive and pre-emptive action against potential IT faults.
• Enhanced automated orchestration capabilities that enable faster policy-based allocation of resources to meet fluctuating business demands.
• Metering that tracks resource usage and allocates charges back to business organizations, with each group paying only for the resources it uses.

Notes to Editors

(1) Estimate based on a TCO analysis and case study performed by Unisys, which can be viewed here.

About Unisys

Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solve critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With more than 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

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Convenient, Fast, Private, Accurate and Affordable, SpermCheck® Fertility is Now Available on Walgreens.com and CVS.com; Coming to Stores Nationwide April 2012

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, approximately 7 million couples will experience conception issues. A key first step, before the female goes through a battery of tests, is to analyze the male's sperm count, yet it is estimated that only 20% of men in couples struggling to conceive have this test early on or at all.  Enter SpermCheck® Fertility (www.spermcheck.com), the only FDA approved at-home screening test for men to determine normal or low sperm count with 98% accuracy, in 10 minutes and without having to go to a physician or lab to provide a semen sample. 

"SpermCheck Fertility is non-invasive and can help couples eliminate or identify one potential stumbling block to conception," explains Ray Lopez, CEO of SpermCheck^®, which also manufacturers a home test for post-vasectomy screening.

"Men have historically avoided this type of semen analysis because it can be embarrassing and inconvenient for them to go to a physician or lab for this type of test, yet approximately 50% of all infertility problems are directly attributed to the male, and most of them are mainly due to low sperm count," explains Lopez. "With such high incidence of fertility issues, coupled with low incidence of male testing, we saw a great opportunity to provide couples with an at-home test that can provide information that is crucial for conception preparation, yet takes the stigma out of the test, since it is done in the privacy of their own home." 

In just 10 minutes, SpermCheck® Fertility indicates if sperm count is within "normal" range (at or above 20 million sperm per milliliter, which is the accepted standard for normal sperm count) or low, which would indicate that a visit to the physician for further analysis of the man is in order.

"It's more than 98% accurate – as reliable as a lab test – yet much more convenient and at much less cost than a visit to the doctor," adds Lopez.  "It also alleviates the embarrassment and inconvenience of providing a semen sample to a doctor or nurse in a lab setting."

The test was developed by Dr. John Herr, Ph.D., director of the Center of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia, based on a process made possible by a protein, found exclusively in the head of mature sperm, discovered 21 years ago. Dr. Herr remains involved with SpermCheck as the Chief Scientific Officer and Chairman.

"This at-home test was created to meet the needs of couples who are considering and just planning on starting a family, those currently having trouble conceiving and even those men who are just curious about their sperm count," adds Dr. Herr. 

To help support the SpermCheck® Fertility launch, the company is embarking on a digital ad and social media strategy to connect directly with consumers and influencers where they are searching and conversing about this topic.

SpermCheck® Fertility is currently available online at www.Walgreens.com and www.CVS.com, and will be available in stores nationwide in April 2012. Suggested retail price is $39.99. For more information about SpermCheck® Fertility, visit www.spermcheck.com.

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LONDON, February 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Often a popular choice for new traders, financial spread betting can offer an easy entry level into the financial market due to its low margin feature and high leverage.

Allowing traders to go both long and short on trades, spread bettors can profit from a market which falls as well as rises.

This high leverage feature allows traders to deposit a small percentage of the total value that they wish to trade; increasing exposure which has the potential to magnify profits.

However, should the market move against their position, it could result in losses greater than the initial deposit made.

Planning & Risk Management

Before you start trading, it is imperative that you put in place a clear trading strategy with realistic targets and a risk management plan.

Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at City Index commented: "One common mistake I find from spread bettors is that they can go into a position without having a clearly defined profit or loss strategy," states Raymond.

"This can make trading very difficult and leave spread bettors open to what I call 'impulse trades' where they may enter or close a trade prematurely."

Raymond goes onto say that having a defined trading strategy and plan in place before a trade is placed is an important step for beginners, as well as understanding the market that they trade.

Managing risk by way of stop loss and limit orders locks in profits at predetermined levels set by you in order to minimise losses.

To do this you must consider how much you are willing to lose before you place your spread bet.

Planning before you trade not only provides you with clear and concise guidelines to take you through - what can be - an emotional experience when trading, but also limiting your losses and leaving you valuable time to focus and react to market movements as they happen, allowing you to learn from both mistakes and successes as your spread betting strategy develops.

Summary

Learn more about spread betting as an alternative form of trading by downloading the Free Spread Betting Guide at: http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/free-spread-betting-guide.aspxx

Spread betting is a leveraged product which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

About City Index:

Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through City Index.

As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, financial spread betting.

 

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Program from Health Fidelity accelerates integration of clinical natural language processing (NLP), bolstering the HIT ecosystem

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Fidelity, Inc., provider of a breakthrough natural language processing (NLP) platform for healthcare, today announced the launch of its Solution Partner Program, designed to help qualified healthcare organizations automate, leverage, and extract the value of unstructured clinical data. 

A wide array of HIT applications are fueled by clinical data, but are constrained by the limited codified content available.   Unstructured clinical data is codified through Health Fidelity's NLP platform, massively increasing usable data.  Together, Health Fidelity and its Solution Partners can tap the hidden value of narrative content to leapfrog the current generation of HIT applications in ease of development and power to address current and future needs.

"Health organizations have vast amounts of unstructured data that are currently unusable. We are making it easier for HIT vendors to harness that information," said Dan Riskin, M.D., CEO of Health Fidelity.  "The majority of physicians' narrative notes, nurses' comments and other unstructured content has yet to be utilized for analytics, presenting an enormous opportunity to improve the efficiency and quality of our healthcare system.  By offering this Partner Program to the HIT community, we can accelerate the integration and measurable benefits of NLP across the full spectrum of solutions, applications and services."

As much as 80 percent of medical information stored by healthcare organizations is unstructured and therefore unusable for extraction, automation, and analytics.  Healthcare organizations seeking ways to comply with meaningful use, ICD-10 conversion and other quality improvement requirements can capitalize on the data they already have to perform more accurate analytics, driving their performance improvement and cost reduction initiatives.  Health Fidelity provides organizations with a cloud-based platform that is adaptable and easy to integrate, facilitating the extraction and application of vast amounts of clinical information.

The Health Fidelity NLP platform incorporates MedLEE, the most accurate, reliable, and extensively validated clinical NLP engine.  In January 2012, Health Fidelity announced an exclusive license in healthcare to commercialize Columbia University's MedLEE technology, leaving the company poised to be a NLP market leader.  

Health Fidelity's Solution Partner Program has three levels of partnership:

• Developer Partner – (By invitation only.)  This level includes the market's leading HIT companies, committed to developing solutions that extract measurable value and actionable structure from clinical data.  Health Fidelity engages with Development Partners in joint initiatives on multiple fronts, including engineering, marketing, and sales.

• Integration Partner – This level includes companies with significant expertise and market presence in a focused area of HIT that is strategic to Health Fidelity.  Qualifying partners must have a presence in one or more of the following solution markets: Quality Analytics, Decision Support, Predictive Modeling, Care Management, EMR, Medical Management, or Billing.  Health Fidelity works with selected partners on both technical and marketing activities to help them capture first mover advantage and new revenue streams.

• Alliance Partner – This level includes companies and organizations committed to accelerating the application of NLP toward improving healthcare quality and efficiencies. Becoming an Alliance Partner is a great way to get started, with full access to technical information, opportunities for joint collaboration, and marketing exposure.

Health Fidelity's Partner Program delivers structure and resources that enable HIT solution providers to develop and deliver high performance customer solutions that leverage the value of unstructured clinical data.  Lean more about qualifying for the Partner Program by contacting Health Fidelity at partnership@healthfidelity.com. 

About Health Fidelity
Health Fidelity, Inc. (www.healthfidelity.com) offers a clinical natural language processing (NLP) platform that enables HIT solution providers and healthcare organizations (Payers, Providers, Pharmaceutical Companies and Government) to effectively make use of unstructured clinical data, a valuable asset they already own or access. The company works with solutions partners to provide end-user applications built on the robust clinical data extracted and rendered usable by the powerful Health Fidelity platform. As a result, end-users can make better medical decisions, monitor and improve the quality of care, and enable R&D that will bring us to the next frontier in healthcare.

For partnership inquiries, contact Lauryn Jones at partnership@healthfidelity.com.

Media Contact
Christopher Capot
KNB Communications
203-379-8019, ccapot@knbpr.com

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-Designed for Senior Living Providers to explore their designs for their clients-

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading design professionals came together earlier this week for the 27th annual By Design conference. By Design was developed by SFCS Architects to provide staff and industry professionals the opportunity to participate and share the latest innovations and research in the field of senior living. The conference was attended by over 250 participants.  The highlight of the 2012 Conference included the Third Age Suit.

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The Third Age Suit is an empathy suit developed to simulate the effects of loss of mobility and declining sensory acuity, which can occur with the ageing process and also with certain clinical conditions, irrespective of age. It was designed to help answer the question of how designers, who may be fully fit and active, really know if their designs work in practice for people with some loss of mobility or declining sensory perception.

Representatives from the construction, healthcare, architecture, and academic communities attended the two day conference featuring the Mobilstrictor Suit.  SFCS will be hosting a special showing of the Third Age Suit on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 9:00am – 2:00pm.  Media Representatives are invited to try on the suit and witness firsthand the limitations of aging or critical mobility.

"This innovative Third Age Suit enables us to truly understand the confines of limited mobility of the clients we serve," states Tye Campbell, CEO of SFCS.  "We are excited to be able to share this ingenious device with our colleagues, customers, the media, and co-workers as they strive to build, design, and care for seniors. Our mantra is always looking forward to 'what's next.' We believe this Restrictor Suit will assist us as we continue to progress into more functional designs for seniors."

About SFCS Inc.:
SFCS is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, and interior design firm. Its experienced team of professionals specializes in the design of retirement, educational, government, and healthcare facilities. SFCS serves clients nationwide from offices in Roanoke, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Roanoke Office: 305 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011-2003
On the web: www.sfcs.com

For More Information Contact:
Tye Campbell
CEO
SFCS Inc. 
540-819-4378
tcampbell@sfcs.com

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Sitio Web único y gratuito ofrece múltiples traducciones

BUDAPEST, Hungría, 20 de febrero de 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iTranslate4.eu, el portal innovador de traducciones automáticas, fue creado como resultado de un proyecto de dos años financiado por la UE. El Instituto de Investigación Lingüística de la Academia de Ciencias de Hungría (HAS) coordinó el desarrollo de la plataforma, que ofrece traducciones de alta calidad aun en el caso de las combinaciones de idiomas menos frecuentes, y hasta cinco alternativas para las más frecuentes.

Los servicios de traducción automática en línea destinados a apoyar una mejor comprensión de las lenguas extranjeras han mejorado  su calidad continuamente en todo el mundo. El lanzamiento del sitio web http://www.iTranslate4.eu (Internet Translators for all European Languages) es un paso significativo en este proceso. El propósito principal del proyecto es proporcionar las mejores traducciones automáticas disponibles entre los idiomas de la UE. Este servicio gratuito y público se ha hecho disponible por un consorcio de los mejores proveedores de servicios de traducción de Europa (SYSTRAN, PROMT, Linguatec, MorphoLogic, Amebis, Sunda, pwn.pl, SkyCode, Trident) coordinado por el Instituto de Investigación Lingüística de la Academia de Ciencias de Hungría.  El sitio web permite que el usuario traduzca correos electrónicos, textos y sitios web y aun converse en vivo en línea en todos los idiomas europeos oficiales y muchos más. Estas traducciones naturalmente no son iguales que las traducciones humanas, pero mejoran la comunicación entre los individuos y idiomas con una eficiencia cada vez mayor.

El sitio web utiliza 300 motores de idiomas y ofrece soluciones en 45 lenguajes incluyendo las lenguas nacionales, lenguas minoritarias europeas y otras lenguas del mundo. Las traducciones alternativas están disponibles en varias combinaciones de lenguas. Las múltiples traducciones simultáneamente disponibles garantizan las mejores soluciones ya que los mismos usuarios pueden elegir entre las alternativas ofrecidas la que más  facilite la comprensión. Es posible también evaluar y clasificar las traducciones en línea.

La tecnología especial desarrollada por los programadores de iTranslate4.eu interconecta a los diferentes sistemas de traducción.  

El sitio web gratuito http://www.iTranslate4.eu pronto ofrecerá otros servicios mediante subscripción. Para los usuarios individuales, ofrece ventanas de traducciones que se pueden incorporar en el propio sitio web del usuario, dispositivos opcionales (plugin) de traducciones incorporados en Firefox, así como aplicaciones para los populares programas de conversación en línea.  El sitio web cuenta además con una interfaz pública para los programadores que permite que cualquier persona desarrolle su propia aplicación.

También proveerá memoria de traducción, tal como SDL Trados Studio, MemQ o DeJa Vu, para traductores y compañías de traducción.

"Utilizando la tecnología MorphoLogic creada por László Tihanyi, los socios del consorcio reunieron su conocimiento y recursos y crearon un servicio innovador basado en la Web que es único en el mundo. El alto estándar de las traducciones se mantiene por medio del monitoreo y evaluación continuos", dijo Tamás Váradi, coordinador de proyecto y director adjunto del Instituto de Investigación Lingüística.

Los visitantes al portal pueden encontrar ventanas de traducción que se pueden adaptar a las necesidades individuales. Los propietarios de los sitios web pueden agregar el servicio a sus propias páginas ya que las aplicaciones que se pueden incorporar en sus propios sitios  pueden traducir tanto textos como los sitios web para los visitantes extranjeros que no hablan una lengua extranjera.  

Los desarrolladores del proyecto anticipan mucho tráfico para el sitio web y esperan que se unan no solo nuevos usuarios sino proveedores nuevos de servicios también.

Más información:

Correo electrónico:   info@itranslate4.eu
web:  http://www.iTranslate4.eu
facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/iTranslate4.eu

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The CARRERA Generation are Still Having Their Say: New Images and a New Video Tell the "AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS" Life Story

PADOVA, Italy, February 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

CARRERA, the international fashion eyewear brand rooted in the world of sports, launches this season's campaign images, dedicated to young people who enjoy good, clean entertainment, and know how to live life to its fullest.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/carrera/53762/

Conceived and developed by the D'Adda, Lorenzini, Vigorelli, BBDO agency, the new campaign maintains its direct and forthright "AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS" headline, showcasing new amusing and thrilling situations, where CARRERA glasses are the sole protagonists.

The new pictures, which are based on web, blog and social network feedback, depict the online Carrera generation's wish list, a new list of things to do to live life with no regrets.

The young people of the "CARRERA generation" know there are no pipe dreams, just unfulfilled dreams. They're confident young people who love life and don't conform, standing out from the crowd and setting trends rather than following them.  

You can stand anything except the weight of the things you didn't do, the words you never said, the love declarations you didn't make. That's why the CARRERA generation can always say: "AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS".

Alongside the advertising campaign, CARRERA's "AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS" spirit will also be shared through a video in which the CARRERA generation, for the first time ever, will have their say: they will tell us how they live their lives "with no regrets", how they seize the moment and don't miss any opportunity that comes along, for a life without regrets.

The video is a true manifesto of the "AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS" spirit and, thanks to its message's high levels of emotional content,  it clearly conveys the brand's philosophy.  

This worldwide advertising campaign, which will kick off in March, will appear in newspapers, magazines and online; it will naturally and rapidly spread across the Internet thanks to the use of social media networks, a targeted banner campaign, web presence on search engines and the brand's official website carreraworld.com.    

Check out the new Carrera campaign on carreraworld.com

The CARRERA collection of sunglasses and optical frames is produced and distributed by the Safilo Group.

Credits:
Photographer - Diego Indraccolo
Director - Luigi Pane
Cinematographer - Luca Fantini
Creative directors - Federico Pepe and Stefania Siani 
Deputy creative directors - Davide Fiori and Valentina Amenta 

Video: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/carrera/53762/

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Creates a service to help nonprofits reach their fundraising goals using text messaging technology; develops a text-to-pledge service providing an effective, affordable alternative to conventional short code text donation services.

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Many nonprofits want to get into the text message fundraising arena, but find that it is cost prohibitive, cumbersome and confusing. Conventional SMS donation services often charge hundreds of dollars per month, plus exorbitant set up fees, just to own or rent a short code that registers donations. Add to that lengthy set up time frames, long, confusing contracts, lack of technical support and a host of other reasons, and it is no surprise that many legitimate, successful nonprofits find the barrier to entry just too high.

"They can take you months to even get approval as you wade through long, confusing contracts," Bryant said. "Nonprofits need a mobile texting service that makes getting started easy on them. We've worked for the past year to provide development directors with that solution. Our service is built and ready to go. With one short one-page contract and two small payments, we can have you fully operational in under 20 minutes."

To meet this need, Gnosis Media Group built an SMS-based, text-to-pledge service where donors can pledge a donation – via text message - to a nonprofit using their mobile device. The firm then sends the nonprofit's authorized representative the full contact information of those who have pledged ((including full name, phone number, email and pledge amount). Gnosis can also embed a link to a mobile checkout page or Paypal page so that those who pledge can complete the transaction right from their mobile device, or build a mobile formatted donation page using Google Checkout.

To find out more about this text donation fundraising service, visit the firm's website at http://gnosisarts.com/home/SMS_Fundraising or call 908.443.1665.

"If you've done your research, you know that most of the text message donation services out there are way beyond the budgets of the vast majority of nonprofits and charities," said Barbara Bryant, chief of operations for Gnosis Media Group. "Who has hundreds of dollars to spend for a setup fee? Who can afford astronomically priced monthly fees for a short code that you don't even know will generate any donations? Nonprofits need an SMS donation service that will work for your organization without demolishing their bank accounts. We provide that solution."

There is a desperate need for simplicity in the mobile giving arena, firm officials said.

"You've probably also noticed that many of the text-to-pledge or text-to-donate providers out there have information on their websites that make absolutely no sense to the average consumer," Bryant explained. "They present you with a lot of technical speak that sounds fancy, but you come away wondering what exactly it is they are offering. You need a text message fundraising service that doesn't require you to have a Master's in computer science to utilize. We've built that solution for you."

For more details or to sign up for the service, visit the firm's website at http://gnosisarts.com/home/SMS_Fundraising or call 908.443.1665.
 

Media Contact: Eric Bryant Gnosis Media Group, 908.443.1665, eric.bryant@gnosisarts.com

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BARCELONA, Spanien, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

- Der globale Serviceanbieter für mobile Interaktion ist in Barcelona gemeinsam mit MobileSquared und Pinger Gastgeber eines Frühstückseminars über OTT-Dienste

Von ShowStoppers@MWC 2012 - Der Anbieter mobiler Interaktionsdienste, tyntec, gab heute bekannt, er werde seine unlängst eingeführte, internetgestützte tt.One Konvergenzlösung für Telekommunikation auf einer exklusiven Frühstücksveranstaltung am 28. Februar auf der MWC präsentieren. Das Seminar mit dem Titel "In bed with your enemy: How Telco and Internet can become friends with benefits [Mit deinem Feind in einem Bett: Wie Telekommunikation und Internet nutzbringend zu Freunden werden]", spricht das Thema an, wie Betreiber mit Over-the-Top (OTT) Diensten Erträge erwirtschaften können.

Das Seminar, auf dem führende Branchenbeobachter die Frage diskutieren, wie Betreiber den derzeitigen Trend zu OTT-Diensten in Erträge verwandeln können, findet auf der Dachterrasse des B Hotels, direkt gegenüber der Fira statt. Gavin Patterson, Chefstratege des Analysehauses Mobile Squared diskutiert dieses spannende Thema mit Greg Woock, dem CEO von Pinger, und Michael Kowalzik, dem CEO von tyntec.

Das Seminar, zu dem alle Branchenfachleute eingeladen sind und bei dem ein kostenloses Buffet angeboten wird, beginnt um 08:00 Uhr morgens und endet um 10:30 nach einer Fragestunde. Informationen zur Registrierung finden Sie auf der Website von tyntec.

tyntec stellt seine prämierte tt.One Lösung auch auf dem NRW Stand in Halle 1 aus, Stand Nummer 1B01/13.

Über tyntec

tyntec ist ein Spezialist für mobile Interaktion, der es Unternehmen ermöglicht, mobile Dienstleistungen für ein breites Anwendungsspektrum zu integrieren - von unternehmenskritischen Anwendungen bis hin zu Internet Services. tyntec vereinfacht die Komplexität des Zugangs zur vielschichtigen Welt der Telekommunikation mithilfe seines Angebots an hochwertigen, einfach zu verwendenden und weltweit verfügbaren Produkten, die Universaldienste wie SMS, Sprache und Zahlen verwenden.

tyntec wurde 2002 gegründet, beschäftigt über 150 Mitarbeiter an fünf Standorten in der Welt und arbeitet mit mehr als 500 Kunden zusammen, unter ihnen Mobilfunkanbieter, Firmen und Internetunternehmen.

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---Gran estreno sábado 18 de febrero a las 7:30 p.m. (ET)- 6:30 p.m. (CT) por MegaTV---

MIAMI, 17 de febrero de 2012 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- MegaTV, la cadena de televisión propiedad de Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. ("SBS") (Nasdaq: SBSA) anunció hoy el estreno del programa "Los Archivos Secretos de Jaime Maussan" una producción de Maussan Producciones con el respetado investigador mexicano Jaime Maussan, comenzando el sábado 18 de febrero en horario estelar a las 7:30 p.m. (ET)- 6:30 p.m. (CT). "Los Archivos Secretos" muestran al galardonado investigador y periodista del fenómeno OVNI Jaime Maussan, en sus continuas investigaciones periodísticas alrededor del mundo. Esta temporada incluye evidencias de avistamientos y fenómenos paranormales en lugares como Alvin, Texas; Hampshire Inglaterra; Ankara, Turquía; Ciudad de México y La Paz, Bolivia entre otros.

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Durante el estreno del programa, el equipo de investigación de Maussan le presentará a los televidentes evidencias físicas del fenómeno OVNI el cual es único en el mundo. Su videoteca con ejemplos vertidos por testigos alrededor del mundo es la más amplia en su clase. Las pruebas dramáticas de presencia extraterrestre y sucesos paranormales saldrán al aire por vez primera en los Estados Unidos a través de MegaTV este sábado 18 de febrero.

Jaime Maussan es reconocido alrededor del mundo como uno de los investigadores mas distinguidos del fenómeno, y reconocido por los Latinos en los Estados Unidos por su trabajo como corresponsal en el show de Televisa "Otro Rollo". También como invitado en prestigiosos programas como "60 Minutos con Mike Wallace", "Los Nuevos Exploradores" y en "Discovery Channel".

"Era tan solo cuestión de tiempo para crear un programa para la audiencia hispana de los Estados Unidos" comento el periodista. "El show es producido en nuestros estudios de la Ciudad de México y grabado alrededor del mundo usando tecnología en Alta Definición. El programa cuenta con un concepto visual moderno, y una gran banda sonora original especialmente dirigida para la audiencia de MegaTV".

"Nosotros, la familia de MegaTV, nos sentimos muy complacidos por la programación que ofrecemos día a día, y contar con el talento inconfundible de Jaime Maussan es un gran privilegio para compartir con nuestra audiencia", afirmó José R. Pérez Vicepresidente de Programación de MegaTV.

El Director David Siqueiros quien también es el Productor Ejecutivo del programa dirigió la nueva temporada de "Los Archivos Secretos". Este es un nuevo género para Siqueiros, quien recientemente Escribió, Produjo y Dirigió la cinta "Una Larga Noche".

"Los Archivos Secretos de Jaime Maussan" es un programa de media hora producido por Maussan Producciones, Guillermo Figueroa, y Jorge Zeta López.

Desde el sábado 18 de febrero, Jaime Maussan los espera en su nueva temporada de "Los Archivos Secretos" a las 7:30 p.m. (ET)- 6:30 p.m. (CT). por MegaTV: canal 22 en Miami, canal 57 West Palm Beach, canal 13, Chicago, Illinois, canal 33.2 Fresno, CA, canal 55 Houston, TX, canal 23 en Salt Lake City, UT, canal 169 de DIRECTV en Puerto Rico. Canal 405 de DIRECTV en las principales ciudades de los Estados Unidos, Dish Network en Puerto Rico, y canal 3008 de AT&T U-verse en las principales ciudades de los Estados Unidos.

Acerca de Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. es la mayor compañía de medios y entretenimiento cotizada en bolsa controlada por hispanos en los Estados Unidos. SBS es propietaria y/o opera 21 estaciones de radio situadas en los principales mercados hispanos de los Estados Unidos de Nueva York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco y Puerto Rico, transmitiendo los géneros de formato Tropical, Mexicano Regional, Adulto Contemporáneo en Español y Hurbano. SBS tiene 3 de las 6 principales estaciones en español del país, entre ellas la estación en español número uno en los Estados Unidos, WSKQ-FM en Nueva York (WPAT ocupa el tercer lugar y KLAX el sexto). La Compañía también es propietaria y opera MegaTV, una operación de televisión con distribución en señal abierta, cable y satélite y afiliadas en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. SBS también produce eventos y conciertos en vivo en todo el país y opera LaMusica.com, un sitio bilingüe en línea, en español y en inglés, relacionado con la música, el entretenimiento, noticias y la cultura latina. El sitio Web corporativo de la Compañía está en www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

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Contacto de Medios y Prensa:
Vladimir Gomez, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Director, Marketing y Comunicaciones +1-305-644-4817, vgomez@mega.tv

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), ein globales Softwareunternehmen und Anbieter von Web-Services, gibt die Veröffentlichung seiner neuesten und verbesserten Version von Maxthon 3 bekannt, die die beste 2D- und 3D-Grafikunterstützung im Web bietet. Damit bleibt Maxthon seinem Grundsatz treu, Spitzenleistungen für die HTML 5-Unterstützung zu liefern - die neue Version von Maxthon 3 bietet erstklassige Unterstützung für das HTML5 Canvas-Element. Für Nutzer bedeutet dies superschnell geladene Ansichten bei allen grafikorientierten Anwendungen wie zum Beispiel Spielen oder animierten Inhalten. Nutzer können die aktuellste Maxthon 3-Version hier http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/ herunterladen. 

"Die Quintessenz aller Kommentare der Entwickler ist ganz simpel: als Verwender von Maxthon 3 erhält man schnellere Spiele und kann alle möglichen Grafiken erleben", erläuterte Jeff Chen, CEO von Maxthon. "Unsere verbesserte Unterstützung des 2D- und 3D-Canvas bringt die Leistungsfähigkeit des Browsers den entscheidenden Schritt nach vorn. Besuchen Sie html5test.org und sehen Sie selbst, was wir schon wissen: im Bereich der HTML5-Leistung steht Maxthon 3 an der Spitzenposition."

Die heutige Veröffentlichung krönt eine mehrere Monate dauernde Maxthon 3 Leistungsinitiative, die sich durch entscheidende, eigenentwickelte Verbesserungen der Browsergeschwindigkeit auszeichnet. Die Verbesserungen von Maxthon 3 umfassen:

Eine im November 2011 Maxthon 3-Veröffentlichung, die Leistungsoptimierungen der Grafikprozessoreinheit (GPU) bietet, sodass komplexe Webgrafiken schneller von den GPUs aufgebaut werden.  

Verbesserte Unterstützung für das 2D Canvas-Element, das die Geschwindigkeit erheblich erhöht  mit der 2D-Bilder im Web und in Anwendungen aufgebaut werden.

Optimierung der Arbeitsweise des Maxthon 3-Browsers, die Verbindung zwischen Web GL und 3D-Aufbau im Canvas-Element zu organisieren. 

Die neue Version in Kombination mit Maxthons urheberrechtlich geschützter GPU-Technologie zur Hardware-Beschleunigung bietet die schnellsten 2D- und 3D-Grafikleistungen unter allen vergleichbaren Browsern derselben Kategorie.

"Unser Forschungs- und Entwicklungsansatz für Maxthon 3 und HTML5 geht weit darüberhinaus, nur die letzten Standards einwandfrei zu unterstützen. Wir haben - und werden dies fortsetzen -  erheblich darin investiert, einen HTML5-optimierten Browser zu entwickeln", so Karl Mattson, Geschäftsleiter von Maxthon International und Leiter der Produktentwicklung. "Allerdings bleiben wir unserem zweigliedrigen Konzept treu und beziehen die Optimierung für Microsoft in die Gleichung mit ein. Diese neue Version von Maxthon 3 umfasst auch bedeutende Verbesserungen in der Grafikleistung unserer Trident-Engines. Maxthon 3 macht das gesamte Web schneller."

Über Maxthon

Maxthon Ltd. hat seinen Firmensitz in Peking. Das innovative Softwareunternehmen entwickelt erstklassige Webbrowser, die im Hinblick auf Einfachheit, Geschwindigkeit und Sicherheit neue Maßstäbe setzen. Jeden Monat nutzen über 130.000.000 Menschen aus 120 verschiedenen Ländern Webbrowser von Maxthon. Darüber hinaus bietet Maxthon die beste Android-Plattform ihrer Klasse für Mobilgeräte und Tablet-Computer. Weitere Informationen über Maxthon finden Sie hier: http://www.maxthon.com.

Maxthon Mobile für Android-Telefone hier herunterladen:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser

Bringen Sie Ihren Desktop auf Hochtouren! Probieren Sie Maxthon 3 für Windows PCs noch heute aus.
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/ 

Maxthon Mobile für 25,7 cm (10") Android-Tablets hier herunterladen:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), una compañía mundial de software y servicios web, anuncia su nueva versión mejorada de Maxthon 3, con el mejor soporte de la web para el procesamiento de gráficos 2D y 3D. En consonancia con su compromiso de estar a la vanguardia del soporte HTML 5, la nueva versión de Maxthon 3 ofrece soporte superior del elemento HTML5 < canvas >. Para los usuarios, esto significa experiencias de supercarga en cualquier aplicación de gráficos pesados como juegos o contenido animado. Los usuarios pueden descargar la última versión de Maxthon 3 en http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/. 

"Revisar todos los desarrolladores significa una cosa simple: las personas que utilizan Maxthon 3 experimentarán los juegos y gráficos más rápidos de todo tipo," dijo Jeff Chen, consejero delegado de Maxthon. "Nuestro soporte mejorado de lienzo 2D y 3D impulsa el rendimiento del navegador otro paso adelante. Visite html5test.org para comprobar lo que ya sabemos: Maxthon 3 está liderando el camino del desarrollo HTML5."

El lanzamiento de hoy culmina una iniciativa de rendimiento de Maxthon 3 de varios meses marcada por mejoras claves y propias en la velocidad del navegador. Las mejoras de rendimiento de Maxthon 3 incluyen:

En noviembre de 2011 Maxthon 3 lanzó la unidad del procesador gráfico (GPU) ligeramente retocado que hace que GPU interprete y procese más rápidamente web gráficas complejas.  

Soporte mejorado para el elemento 2D < canvas > que aumenta considerablemente la velocidad a la que la web 2D y las aplicaciones de imágenes son renderizadas.

Optimización de cómo el navegador de Maxthon 3 gestiona la relación entre Web GL y 3D renderizando en < canvas >. 

La nueva versión, combinada con la tecnología de aceleración del hardware GPU propiedad de Maxthon, ofrece un rendimiento más rápido de gráficos 2D y 3D que cualquier otro navegador de su clase.

"Nuestra aproximación de I+D a Maxthon 3 y HTML5 va más allá del respaldo nominal de las normas más recientes. Hemos hecho - y seguimos haciendo - una importante inversión desarrollando un navegador optimizado de HTML5," dijo Karl Mattson, director general de Maxthon International/responsable del desarrollo de productos. " Pero, fieles a nuestro compromiso de doble núcleo, no estábamos dejando solo de lado la ecuación optimizada de Microsoft. Esta nueva versión de Maxthon 3 también incluye mejoras significativas del rendimiento de gráficos en nuestro motor Trident. Maxthon 3 permite que toda la web funcione más rápidamente."

Acerca de Maxthon

Con sede en Pekín, Maxthon Ltd. es una compañía de software innovadora y un desarrollador de navegadores web superiores que continúa estableciendo nuevos estándares para simplicidad, velocidad y seguridad. Cada mes, más de 130.000.000 personas utilizan el navegador web de Maxthon en 120 países de todo el mundo. Maxthon también lleva su navegación de la mejor clase a la plataforma Android para dispositivos móviles y tabletas. Para más información sobre Maxthon visite http://www.maxthon.com. 

Descargue Maxthon Mobile para teléfonos Android aquí:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser

¿ Quiere mejorar el escritorio? Pruebe Maxthon 3 para PC con Windows hoy.
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/ 

Descargue Maxthon Mobile para tabletas de 10 pulgadas de Android aquí:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than a week after President Obama hosted the White House Science Fair and brought renewed attention to the need for students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, Thames & Kosmos announced 18 new additions to its award-winning line of science kits, all of which engage kids with fun hands-on science experiments and activities. The kits were unveiled at the American International Toy Fair, February 12th-15th in New York City.

The 18 new science kits are:

Eco-Battery Vehicles allows kids to build a new type of environmentally friendly "fuel cell" to learn about electrochemical cells and battery electric vehicles (BEV's). They can build and power 20 different models using a special metal-air battery. Ages: 10+; SRP: $59.99

Crystal Growing allows kids to create dozens of dazzling crystals and conduct 15 experiments. They can experiment with four chemically different crystals, mold fun plaster shapes and grow layers of crystals on them, and use dyes to form colored crystals. Ages: 12+; SRP: $29.95

Electricity & Magnetism takes snap-together circuits to the next level by incorporating experiments with magnetism. The unique building blocks make it safe and easy to explore electrical current, magnetic fields, and the relationship between them. Ages: 8+; SRP: $44.95

Candy Chemistry explores the science behind making mouth-watering sweets and treats. Kids can learn about crystallization, specific heat, the phases of matter, conversions, volumes and weights, and other science fundamentals. Ages: 10+; SRP: $34.95

Motors & Generators includes 25 experiments that demonstrate how electricity is converted into motion, and visa versa. The kit's electric motor is transparent, allowing kids to observe the inner components. Ages: 8+; SRP: $31.95

Magnetic Science explores the invisible and amazing power of magnets with 33 engaging experiments and games. Kids can learn about magnetic poles and fields, why compasses work, and how the Earth is like one giant magnet. Ages: 8+; SRP: $31.95

Solar Mechanics demonstrates how solar cells convert energy from sunlight into mechanical energy with more the 20 building projects and experiments. Ages: 8+; SRP: $32.95

Climate & Weather uses a model of Earth's atmosphere to investigate different types of weather phenomena, including wind, air currents, heat reservoirs, ocean currents, and the hydrological cycle. Ages: 10+; SRP: $31.95

Volcanoes & Earthquakes investigates the constantly changing inner working of the Earth by studying and recreating these awe-inspiring and devastating natural phenomena. Ages: 10+; SRP: $34.95

Chemistry C500 takes kids on an introductory tour of this essential science with 28 classic experiments. They can investigate electrochemical phenomena, fizzy and foamy reactions, and colorful acids and bases. Ages: 10+; SRP: $34.95

Bubble Science introduces physical science fundamentals in a fun way. Kids use soap bubbles of all shapes and sizes to investigate surface tension, geometric shapes, and many other scientific principles. Ages: 9+; SRP: $34.95

Physics Discovery teaches the principles of mechanic physics with 12 models and experiments. Each model demonstrates a fundamental concept, such as levers, pulleys, centripetal and centrifugal forces, and the transfer of energy. Ages: 8+; SRP: $31.95

Genetics & DNA takes kids into the lab for an in-depth investigation of genetics. Kids explore the blueprints of life as they isolate DNA from a tomato and learn about genes with fun inheritance games. Ages: 10+; SRP: $34.95

Optical Science explores the fascinating science of human perception with amazing optical illusions and visual phenomena. See how our eye and brain work together to perceive color, light, depth, perspective, size, shape, and motion with over 35 experiments. Ages: 8+; SRP: $34.95

Archaeology: Pyramid Dig unearths the secrets of the pyramids with archaeological science. Kids use real-life excavation techniques, including digging, troweling, screening, and brushing to explore the pyramid model and discover the treasures buried within. Ages: 8+; SRP: $24.95

Space Exploration blasts off on a mission to explore outer space and all its mysteries. The wide range of cosmic experiments includes launching rockets, mapping the stars and constellations, and modeling planets. Ages: 8+; SRP: $34.95

Science Experiments On The Go is a travel-ready science kit that offers fun experiments that can be easily performed anywhere. Kids can assemble binoculars, set up a mini cable car, and build a balance scale. Ages: 8+; SRP: $13.95

Physics: Force & Pressure teaches kids about air pressure with fun balloon experiments. Kids can make a simple water fountain, race a jet-propelled balloon rocket, and lift a pile of books with their breath. Ages 8+; SRP: $13.95

High-resolution product images can be downloaded from the Thames & Kosmos web site at this address: http://www.thamesandkosmos.com/news/imagedl.html

For more information about Thames & Kosmos, visit www.thamesandkosmos.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), une société mondiale de logiciels et de services Web, annonce le lancement d'un nouvel outil de capture d'écran pour Maxthon Mobile. Grâce à ce nouveau dispositif enfichable, les utilisateurs peuvent facilement capturer des pages web entières, les enregistrer sur des téléphones androïdes ou les télécharger sur les média sociaux comme Facebook et Twitter. Les utilisateurs peuvent télécharger la dernière version de Maxthon Mobile sur le site : http://www.maxthon.com/maxthon-mobile/

« Le dispositif de Maxthon Mobile élève le niveau d'utilité et de convivialité de la navigation mobile » a déclaré Jeff Chen, PDG de Maxthon. « Votre expérience web mobile atteint un niveau élevé de productivité et de facilité. »

L'outil Screenshot Assistant de Maxthon Mobile facilite :

• la capture, la coupure et la sauvegarde de toute ou une partie d'une page web, y compris le texte et les photos.
• la distribution des  photos à travers une variété de blogs, social media sites et autres destinations.
• le confort d'utilisation maximum pour ceux qui souhaitent la transmission instantanée des mages.

« Si vous aviez déjà eu de grosses difficultés à passer par des étapes multiples pour capturer un écran, vous comprendrez très vite la valeur et l'utilité du Screenshot Assistant de Maxthon Mobile » précise M. Karl Mattson, responsable et chef de produit à Maxthon International. « Ajoutez-y votre arsenal mobile. Vous serez vite surpris de la facilité de l'outil et de la fréquence à laquelle vous l'utiliserez. »

A propos de Maxthon

Maxthon Ltd. dont le siège social est situé à Beijing, est une société de logiciels novatrice et un développeur de navigateurs Web de qualité supérieure qui continue d'établir de nouveaux standards en matière de simplicité, de vitesse et de sécurité. Chaque mois, plus de 130 000 000 personnes utilisent le navigateur Web de Maxthon dans 120 pays dans le monde entier. Maxthon apporte aussi la meilleure navigation en son genre à la plateforme Android pour appareils mobiles et ordinateurs tablettes. Pour en savoir plus au sujet de Maxthon, veuillez visiter http://www.maxthon.com.

Téléchargez Maxthon Mobile pour les téléphones Androïd ici :
http://www.maxthon.com/maxthon-mobile/

Désirez-vous turbocharger votre desktop ? Essayez dès maintenant Maxthon 3 compatibles aux ordinateurs Windows.
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/

Téléchargez Maxthon Mobile pour les tablettes Androïd de 25cm ici :
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. (NSU), a leading insurance program administrator, is launching two blogs targeted toward brokers and insureds in the hospitality and healthcare industries respectively.

The blogs (www.nsui.com/blogs), will focus on issues important to the hotel and medical industries, including news, statistics and educational information on topics such as risk and claims management, coverage considerations and current issues.  The primary contributors will an internal group of experienced NSU professionals, with guest posts by outside experts.

"We're looking to build a community of professionals, providing value and sharing information," said Kurt Meister, Vice President - Hospitality and Gaming.  "Our team has a lot of insurance knowledge and resources at our disposal.  It just seems like a natural fit to use this type of media to communicate with our brokers and clients."

About National Specialty Underwriters:
National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. is a commercial insurance Program Administrator and specialty Wholesale Broker based in Bellevue, Washington, with three branch offices located in Atlanta, Chicago and New York.   NSU's programs include the nation's longest running Hotel Insurance Program, as well as the NSU Exclusive Medical Imaging Program and one of the first programs to focus on the insurance needs of Correctional Healthcare providers.  For more information, please visit www.nsui.com.

Media Contact: Andrea Burrell National Specialty Underwriters, Inc., 425-213-5153, aburrell@nsui.com

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PARIS, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 6-9 March 2012 – Palais des Festivals, Cannes -- Real estate professionals will be able to examine plans for whole cities and urban neighbourhoods from around the world at MIPIM this year. These large-scale projects will be showcased in a single venue to attract investors and international users.

"Architects and developers are outdoing themselves, with real estate projects that give pride of place to people and the environment. These new constructions not only meet the needs of tenants and investors but also integrate seamlessly into their urban environment. MIPIM provides an overview of these sites where a concern for well-being resonates with major environmental ambitions and good economic profitability," says Filippo Rean, Director of MIPIM.

The projects showcased at MIPIM include:

East Village, United Kingdom

Situated on the doorstep of The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the East Village, London E20 by Qatari Diar Real Estate Development Company is the first leading legacy neighborhood for London. The exciting new neighborhood will initially deliver 2,818 new homes, ready for residents in 2013. In addition to 1,439 private homes mainly available to rent, there will be 1,379 affordable homes for rent or sale. Combining inspiring design by a number of the world's leading architects, East Village is set to provide more accessibility, space, security and world-class facilities than any other London residential development. The vibrant project is being carried out by QDD; a joint venture between Qatari Diar and Delancey, and Triathlon Homes.

Europa City, France

Europa City is an unseen project that will provide a mix of commercial, cultural, leisure and hotel facilities. A broad range of cultural facilities will comprise a contemporary circus, concert halls, a large hall for art exhibitions, a space dedicated to gastronomy and a residence for young designers. This 80-hectare project will be a new hub for economic, social and cultural dynamism in the north-east of the Greater Paris region and Grand Roissy. The project has been developed by Groupe Auchan and masterminded by its real estate business Immochan. The urban and architectural planning involves multi-disciplinary teams (urban planners, landscape architects and sustainability experts) headed by Manuelle Gautrand (Paris), Snohetta (Oslo), Valode et Pistre (Paris) and the Bjarke Ingels Group (Copenhagen). Models of their work will be exhibited publicly for the first time at MIPIM.

Skolkovo City, Federation of Russia

The Skolkovo project is almost a city within a city, a master-planned community covering 400 hectares and designed to meet every need, from business to education, from research to residential.  Nearby housing and open spaces allow for easy commutes in a environmentally friendly development that encourages walking and bicycling. Skolkovo's proximity to Moscow via road and public transport will allow for a reduction in emissions and an increase in employee efficiency as researchers and entrepreneurs travel between the two regions.

Primanti, India

Primanti is a new residential district in Gurgaon, an Indian city to the southeast of New Delhi that has one of the highest rates of growth and development in the country. Designed by the international architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and developed by Tata Housing Development Company Ltd, it will offer a new lifestyle with 1,060 housing units spread over a set of distinct areas including parks and urban spaces and amenities such as club houses, swimming pools, tennis courts and schools, creating a rich urban experience and a strong sense of community. The variety of sizes and textures of the buildings helps create a balanced urban fabric that offers four housing solutions: luxury apartments, tower blocks, villas and individual floors, with something for every budget and family structure. Designed to specifications laid down by the Indian Council for Green Building, the project delivers environmental solutions suited to the local climate of wide variations in temperature and strong sunlight.

*Find out more about projects being unveiled at MIPIM 2012, click here.

To download pictures of projects in high definition, click here.

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Founded in 1963, Reed MIDEM is a leading organiser of professional, international tradeshows. Reed MIDEM events have established themselves as key dates in professional diaries. The company hosts MIPTV, MIPDOC, MIPCOM, and MIPJUNIOR for the television and digital content industries, MIDEM for music professionals, MIPIM, MIPIM Asia  and MAPIC for the property and retail real estate sectors.

Reed MIDEM is a division of Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 39 countries. In 2011 Reed brought together six million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 33 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 44 industry sectors with trade and consumer events and is part of the Reed Elsevier Group plc, a world-leading publisher and information provider and a FTSE 100 company.

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-Designed for Senior Living Providers to explore their designs for their clients-

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading design professionals came together earlier this week for the 27th annual By Design conference. By Design was developed by SFCS Architects to provide staff and industry professionals the opportunity to participate and share the latest innovations and research in the field of senior living. The conference was attended by over 250 participants.  The highlight of the 2012 Conference included the Third Age Suit.

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The Third Age Suit is an empathy suit developed to simulate the effects of loss of mobility and declining sensory acuity, which can occur with the ageing process and also with certain clinical conditions, irrespective of age. It was designed to help answer the question of how designers, who may be fully fit and active, really know if their designs work in practice for people with some loss of mobility or declining sensory perception.

Representatives from the construction, healthcare, architecture, and academic communities attended the two day conference featuring the Mobilstrictor Suit.  SFCS will be hosting a special showing of the Third Age Suit on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 9:00am – 2:00pm.  Media Representatives are invited to try on the suit and witness firsthand the limitations of aging or critical mobility.

"This innovative Third Age Suit enables us to truly understand the confines of limited mobility of the clients we serve," states Tye Campbell, CEO of SFCS.  "We are excited to be able to share this ingenious device with our colleagues, customers, the media, and co-workers as they strive to build, design, and care for seniors. Our mantra is always looking forward to 'what's next.' We believe this Restrictor Suit will assist us as we continue to progress into more functional designs for seniors."

About SFCS Inc.:
SFCS is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, and interior design firm. Its experienced team of professionals specializes in the design of retirement, educational, government, and healthcare facilities. SFCS serves clients nationwide from offices in Roanoke, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Roanoke Office: 305 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011-2003
On the web: www.sfcs.com

For More Information Contact:
Tye Campbell
CEO
SFCS Inc. 
540-819-4378
tcampbell@sfcs.com

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Innovated Talent Search ExactME.com is launching in Latin America

RA'ANANA, Israel, Feb. 17, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Innovated Talent Search ExactME!, is launching in Argentina with an ambitious objective. "We want to be the Google for human capital," Serial Entrepreneur Arik Filstein said during a press conference. Filstein, the founder and CEO of ExactME!, plans to expand from Buenos Aires throughout Latin America, with their sights set on the enormous Brazilian market, which will be their next destination in the region. They have existing operations in the US and India.

ExactME! will work to be a leader in a competitive online recruitment market where long-standing websites such as Bumerang or Zona Jobs are prominent. With a sophisticated search engine, ExactME! promises to "refine" searches to maximize results. It will also feature a payment system that charges a minor fee for each person contacted by the recruiter, lowering costs to companies who perform an employee search.

"ExactME! offers a different experience for both talents and recruiters. Setting a profile has never been so easy and intuitive. We inspire talented people to nurture their profile page and simply 'show off' with what they know and have done on the professional domain – we'll take care of the rest and make sure they show as attractive search results to relevant recruiters. This experience allows us to forge a new level of engagement between our EXACT talents and recruiters," said Filstein.

"From now on, recruiters will be able to explore and contact 'passive talents' alongside those who seek actively. It makes perfect sense. If the perfect talent for the job is currently employed, recruiters will not be able to know of his/her existence. With ExactME! they can sift through matched talents who may be employed, but tomorrow may work for them," adds Omri Lachman, who was the first to invest in the company and serves as a board director and strategic marketing consultant.

"We want to become the meeting point between job seekers and recruiters. Consultants are among our customers, since they can use ExactME! to expand their database," Filstein said. He added that Facebook users will be able to convert their social profile to a professional profile by using an ExactME! application. ExactME! is also working on something similar for Twitter users. "We are developing a technology that allows you to convert Tweets into information of interest to companies seeking to fill a position," Filstein concluded.

Jobookit Technologies is an Israeli company controlled by Arik Filstein. The company developed innovative technologies (including ExactME!) to optimize and simplify the online recruitment processes. The company's investors include Shimon Zaks, former CEO of Microsoft Europe, Eli Levy, current CEO of HP Software, serial entrepreneur Omri Lachman and others. Jobookit plans to be listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange this year, and will have offices in Buenos Aires, where it expects to hire 20 employees.

http://www.jobookit.com

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Services, Inc., a leading real-time credit bureau addressing fraud detection and credit risk management solutions for the under-banked, non-prime consumer segment, announced today its newest service, Clear Adverse Action Notification, to become available March 1st.  The new service will assist lenders and credit-based service providers in meeting stringent adverse action notification compliance requirements.

Clarity Services' Clear Adverse Action Notification service expedites the delivery and proper handling of adverse action notices that are required after a credit application has been denied.  By mandate of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), lenders and other credit-based businesses must notify applicants of the reasons they are denied credit.  The notification must include the name, address, and phone number of the credit bureau who provided the credit report.  For those lenders and businesses that depend on Clarity products to make lending decisions, the adverse action notification process just became easier.

"Clarity has always taken a proactive approach to addressing lender needs," said Tim Ranney, founder and president of Clarity Services, Inc.  "In our discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it was our impression that one of the primary areas of the Bureau's concern is ECOA and FCRA compliance.  As a result, we are ready to help lenders directly address those areas," concluded Ranney.

The new service, slated for availability in early March, will automate the notification to denied applicants and include the name of the lender making the denial, the date of the denial, contact information, and clear descriptions of the denial reasons.  And, as mandated by FCRA laws, applicants will be provided with Clarity's contact information.   The service will also automate the required credit file disclosure which will further expedite and improve the process.

"This service assures that lenders and businesses stay in compliance with the terms of the adverse action policies," said Ranney.  "Even if a consumer applies for a loan through a lead generator, a letter outlining each lender that reviewed the application and in turn denied them, will be included in the notification."

The new Clear Adverse Action Notification process not only benefits those lenders who enroll in the service but also benefits consumers by providing more accurate data, eliminates the mail-in request for their Clarity Credit Report, and gives them faster visibility as to their credit standing.

Clear Adverse Action Notification will be available March 1, 2012 exclusively from Clarity Services, Inc. and lenders and businesses may call (727)489-7266 for more information.

About Clarity Services

With over 24 million unique Social Security Numbers for non-prime, under-banked, and thin-file consumers, Clarity Services is an industry leader providing powerful real-time reporting products to facilitate fraud detection, risk management and more.  Visit www.clarityservices.com for more information.

SOURCE Clarity Services, Inc.

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), société mondiale de logiciels et de services Web, annonce sa nouvelle améliorée de Maxthon 3, offrant un traitement de la 2D et de la 3D inégalé sur le Web. Conformément à son engagement visant à être à l'avant-garde de la technologie HTML 5, la nouvelle version de Maxthon 3 offre une excellente prise en charge de l'élément < canvas > du HTML 5. Pour les utilisateurs, cela se traduit par un environnement graphique à la puissance 10 dans des applications telles que des jeux ou les lecteurs de contenu animé. Les utilisateurs peuvent télécharger la dernière version de Maxthon 3 à l'adresse http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/.  

« Sans rentrer dans les détails techniques, une chose est sûre : les utilisateurs de Maxthon 3 auront des jeux et des graphismes de tous types plus rapides », explique Jeff Chen, PDG de Maxthon. « Notre prise en charge améliorée des graphismes 2D et 3D permet de renforcer les performances du navigateur. Consultez le site html5test.org pour découvrir ce que nous savons déjà : Maxthon 3 est en tête en termes de performances en HTML5. »

La sortie d'aujourd'hui couronne une initiative de plusieurs mois axée sur les performances de Maxthon 3. Elle se caractérise par des améliorations exclusives et essentielles concernant la rapidité du navigateur.  Les progrès de Maxthon du point de vue des performances sont les suivantes :

Une version de Maxthon de novembre 2011 offrant des performances accrues du processeur graphique pour le rendu des graphismes complexes sur le Web.  

Une prise en charge améliorée de l'élément 2D < canvas > qui augmente considérablement la vitesse à laquelle les images 2D du Web et des applications sont restituées.

Optimisation de la gestion de la relation entre Web GL et le rendu 3D dans < canvas > par Maxthon 3. 

La nouvelle version associée à la technologie exclusive d'accélération matérielle du processeur graphique de Maxthon permet les meilleures performances graphiques en 2D et 3D parmi les navigateurs de sa catégorie.

« Notre stratégie de R&D pour Maxthon 3 et HTML5 va bien au-delà de la simple prise en charge des standards les plus récents. Nous avons réalisé, et continuons de réaliser, un investissement considérable dans le développement d'un navigateur optimisé pour le HTML5 », déclare Karl Mattson, directeur général de Maxthon International/responsable du développement produit. « Mais, fidèle au double engagement qui est au cœur de notre activité, nous n'abandonnons pas l'optimisation Microsoft non plus.  Cette nouvelle version de Maxthon 3 comprend également des améliorations des performances graphiques de notre moteur Trident. Avec Maxthon 3, l'ensemble du Web devient plus rapide. »

À propos de Maxthon

Maxthon Ltd, dont le siège social est situé à Pékin, est une société de logiciels novatrice et un développeur de navigateurs Web de haute qualité qui continue d'être une référence en matière de simplicité, de vitesse et de sécurité.  Chaque mois, plus de 130 000 000 personnes utilisent le navigateur Web Maxthon dans 120 pays à travers le monde. Maxthon offre aussi la meilleure navigation de sa catégorie sur la plateforme Android pour appareils mobiles et tablettes. Pour en savoir plus au sujet de Maxthon, consultez le site Web http://www.maxthon.com. 

Vous pouvez télécharger Maxthon Mobile pour téléphones Android ici :
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser

Vous voulez booster votre bureau ? Essayez Maxthon 3 pour PC Windows dès aujourd'hui.
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/ 

Téléchargez Maxthon Mobile pour tablettes Android 10" ici :
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

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BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. (NSU), a leading insurance program administrator, is launching two blogs targeted toward brokers and insureds in the hospitality and healthcare industries respectively.

The blogs (www.nsui.com/blogs), will focus on issues important to the hotel and medical industries, including news, statistics and educational information on topics such as risk and claims management, coverage considerations and current issues.  The primary contributors will an internal group of experienced NSU professionals, with guest posts by outside experts.

"We're looking to build a community of professionals, providing value and sharing information," said Kurt Meister, Vice President - Hospitality and Gaming.  "Our team has a lot of insurance knowledge and resources at our disposal.  It just seems like a natural fit to use this type of media to communicate with our brokers and clients."

About National Specialty Underwriters:
National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. is a commercial insurance Program Administrator and specialty Wholesale Broker based in Bellevue, Washington, with three branch offices located in Atlanta, Chicago and New York.   NSU's programs include the nation's longest running Hotel Insurance Program, as well as the NSU Exclusive Medical Imaging Program and one of the first programs to focus on the insurance needs of Correctional Healthcare providers.  For more information, please visit www.nsui.com.

Media Contact: Andrea Burrell National Specialty Underwriters, Inc., 425-213-5153, aburrell@nsui.com

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LONDON, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Trading education resources and tools can potentially maximise your trading potential.

Gradually building your spread betting confidence - webinars, seminars and educational guides enable you to also enhance your financial knowledge, which is imperative to risk management whilst trading.

At City Index, not only are the above resources free but you can also access free online tools such as a demo trading account.

Here we consider the free resources available to you.

Webinars and Seminars

Free trading tools are designed to help you improve your spread betting knowledge and trading expertise, regardless of whether you are a new or seasoned trader.

All free webinars hosted via City Index can be accessed without a live trading account at your leisure. All you require is a computer with a broadband connection to get started.

At City Index, you can also attend weekly free seminars at their London office; offering you the chance to trade risk-free under the guidance of their team of experts using their trading platform.

Topics you'll cover include:

• Introduction to spread betting
• Risk management
• Using technical analysis, etc.

In addition, beginners can learn about technical analysis, using candlestick patterns for short-term trading strategies and more.

All attendees can use their own simulator accounts and receive a fictional amount of funds to 'trade' the markets using live price feeds.

Demo Trading Account

A demo trading account enables you to spread bet - as well as trade CFDs - for free before you open a live trading account.

Available for a two-week period, the free demo trading account from City Index offers you a tradable virtual cash balance of £2,500.

The free demo trading account gives you:

• Free and unlimited access to our trading platform for two weeks
• £2,500 virtual cash balance
• The ability to spread bet and trade CFDs from a single platform
• Access to a range of markets, including indices, shares, currencies, commodities and more

Summary

New traders are advised to regularly set aside time to check their positions and manage their spread betting demo account. This will allow them to achieve a greater, more realistic, understanding of spread betting.

Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

About City Index:

Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, financial spread betting.

 

SOURCE City Index

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Deadline for Applications is March 8, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A High School Internship Program, sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), is seeking student applicants for paid summer internship slots in transportation agencies throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Students must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program this June. The deadline for submissions is March 8, 2012. Students graduating in 2012 are also eligible to apply for the internships.  "The program's purpose is to introduce students to potential careers in transportation," noted MTC Executive Director Steve Heminger.

Students will be employed, either full-time or part-time, for up to ten weeks between June 26 and August 31 with public agencies in a department related to transportation planning or engineering, public works or public transit. Hourly pay is $10.25. Thirty-five paid internships are available throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Solano and Sonoma counties). A list of internship opportunities and the online application are available at: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/InternshipOpportunities/jobinternship.html.  Program requirements can be found at: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school. MTC's high school internship coordinator, Michelle Tan, can be contacted at 510.817.5807 for further information. Students applying must have a minimum unweighted grade-point average of 2.8 and a letter of recommendation. Applications from students with grade-point averages below an unweighted 2.8 will be considered if accompanied by two letters of recommendation instead of one.

"This is an opportunity for students throughout the entire region," commented Ann Macaulay, program manager. "We especially need student applications for positions in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties."

Applications will be accepted online only. To apply, submit the completed application, including an attached one-page document that describes, in the applicant's own words, a transportation problem in their community and what the applicant thinks could be done to resolve it. A letter or letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, religious leader or employer must also be included. The application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, March 8, 2012. In some counties, the deadline may be extended until the internship positions are filled.

MTC is the regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

SOURCE Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MONEY.CA the site that best does what everyone else talks about; when it comes to online "Financial Literacy" for Canadians we share the wealth and wisdom online and in print, bringing a little bling and a lot of the real thing to all the right target markets for all the right reasons.

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Money Canada Limited, all about Canadian money, money news and information by way of MONEY Magazine full 4 color process quarterly also known as the colorful "can't put it down" Canadian Money Magazine and Money Magazine Canada online, wows its growing number of subscribers with top quality written news, articles, editorials and video reporting.  Money Newsletter is a monthly email newsletter complete with current news and affairs that relate to personal finance and the local economy. MONEY Ezine is Money Magazine online and a digital version of the complete MONEY print version. MONEY Membership is exclusive and not cheap at $29.99 per annum but it is for those who want savings, preservation and money-making information and ideas that are realistic and achievable. Access to the make money online website is included for MONEY Members along with many other benefits.

Money Video, also known as Market Update Video, brings the most trusted name in online news to Canadians 4 times a day 5 days a week giving you in depth business and finance news as it happens receiving updates direct to your desktop or phone.

MONEY has a great vertical potential because it is a keyword and one of the most important as it affects all people and it affects them all in different ways. Even if you are not a Canadian capitalist you just have to understand something about it and how it works if you have it or not most will reluctantly abide by its principles in order to survive.

MONEY has many definitions and expressions too numerous to count, some of the most important things according to Canadians and their money will be a primary focus for MONEY to continually research, study and report all that is money and all that is worth knowing and sharing when it comes to personal finance and the local Canadian economy.

MONEY.CA, with all of it's resources will help investors, students, youth and new-comers to Canada all the important news, information and insight they need to know to hold up a world class economy that starts with more children having enough to eat and access to education, books and computers.

Best Rate Around and Investment Marketplace are just 2 of the primary money.ca lineup of landing pages that attract and retain the attention of the Canadian consumer online. Canadian Financial Traffic sites help develop traction and get more Canadians to destination sites that gives them good, accurate and helpful answers to the most common questions always with the ability to learn more...

www.money.ca 
Money Canada Limited
James Dean
james@money.ca 
416-360-0000
Toronto

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EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today that The Boeing Company is participating in the Bank's Supply-Chain Finance Guarantee program, which provides competitively priced working capital financing to suppliers of goods or services to U.S. exporters.

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Ex-Im Bank approved the Boeing supplier program in September 2011 with an initial capacity of $740 million. Ex-Im Bank can guarantee up to 90 percent of that capacity. Citibank N.A. (Citi) will serve as the lender operating the program for Boeing's suppliers. Boeing joins Caterpillar and Case New Holland (CNH) as exporters currently participating in Ex-Im's program.

The announcement was made today at an event at Boeing's manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash., where President Barack Obama called for congressional reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank and announced executive branch initiatives to improve the competitive position of U.S. companies, particularly small businesses.

"Ex-Im is proud to have America's number-one exporter, Boeing, join with us in supporting the company's small-business suppliers in the use of our supply-chain financing product. Eligible companies will be able to more quickly turn their accounts receivable into cash, helping them power more sales and support more American jobs," Ex-Im Bank Chairman Fred. P. Hochberg said today.

"Increasingly Boeing has called on small business to help us in sustaining export-related jobs. The Supplier Financing Program is a great tool to encourage this key growth area to prosper," said Tom Dillon, Boeing corporate finance director who led the program's implementation. "Small business can truly join larger exporters in working together to grow much needed jobs supported by demand for American products the world wants."

Ex-Im Bank's Supply-Chain Finance Guarantee Program enables suppliers to receive early payment of their accounts receivable that are due from participating exporters, such as Boeing, in exchange for a small discount fee that is paid to the lender. Ex-Im Bank provides a 90 percent guarantee of the invoices while the lender (Citi for Boeing suppliers) bears 10 percent of the risk.

Under the Ex-Im program, approved lenders must have an existing supply-chain finance program. Ex-Im Bank has set a target that at least 50 percent of the credit be extended to suppliers that meet the definition of a small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration by the end of the 12-month term. The end products must be for export and must meet Ex-Im Bank's requirements for U.S. content.

About Ex-Im Bank:

Ex-Im Bank is an independent federal agency that helps create and maintain U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers. The Bank provides a variety of financing mechanisms, including working capital guarantees, export-credit insurance, and financing to help foreign buyers purchase U.S. goods and services. In the past five years, Ex-Im Bank has earned for U.S. taxpayers $1.9 billion above the cost of its operations.

Ex-Im Bank approved $32.7 billion in total authorizations in FY 2011 -- an all-time Ex-Im record. This total includes more than $6 billion directly supporting small-business export sales -- also an Ex-Im record. Ex-Im Bank's total authorizations are supporting an estimated $41 billion in U.S. export sales and approximately 290,000 American jobs in communities across the country.

For more information, visit Ex-Im Bank's Web site at www.exim.gov.

 

 

 

SOURCE Export-Import Bank of the United States

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NEW YORK, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Vadim Segal Family Foundation is pleased to announce the organisation of a virtual museum for Holocaust victims to commemorate this tragic event in our history. The museum will accept user-submitted photographs and stories to display them in an effort to consolidate the memories of the Holocaust as told by the families of those who suffered.

The Vadim Segal Family Foundation http://www.vadimsegal.com is a non-profit organisation based in New York , USA  under leadership of Vadim Segal. It focuses on giving to the Jewish Community to further such programs as Education, Art, Healthcare and Technology in Russia, Ukraine, Israel and USA.

Strategic Media Group is an online public relations management company focused on helping organisations, governments non profit organisations and individuals optimise exposure of their new projects and initiatives worldwide.

Nikita Zaikin, contact@vadimsegal.com - T: +44(0)7580099756

SOURCE Vadim Segal Family Foundation

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OCHO RIOS, Jamaica, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamaica Inn is proud to announce the addition of Cottage 7 to its portfolio of luxurious offerings. The most deluxe, romantic accommodation on property, Cottage 7 is a one-bedroom, two-story cottage boasting breathtaking sea views, a 16-foot infinity pool and a staircase that leads to a private cove in the Caribbean Sea.

Guests enter the cottage through the living room, complete with cathedral ceilings and shell stone tiles. Glass doors open to a private veranda and infinity pool suspended over the sea.  The second floor bedroom features a Jamaican-made four poster bed in the middle of the room, against rich teak floors and luxurious carpets. Two sets of French doors open to a balcony with spectacular views – a front row seat to the breathtaking Jamaican sunsets.

To celebrate, Jamaica Inn is offering complimentary daily breakfast to guests of Cottage 3, 4, 7 or the White Suite until December 14, 2012.  Guests of Cottage 7 and the White Suite also receive complimentary daily dinner.  All two-bedroom cottage bookings will receive complimentary breakfast until April 15, 2012.*

The Jamaica Inn Spring Special** offers discounts of almost 20% on all accommodations.  Valid March 1 to April 15, 2012, this special is the perfect way to satiate your spring fever.

* Applicable to new bookings only. Blackout dates April 16 – 30, 2012 & November 18 – 25, 2012. Offer combinable with existing specials, but not applicable on free nights in any free night specials. If meal plan is purchased, cost of included meals is deducted.

** 25% tax & service charge applies. Special rates not combinable with other package except for the above. Offer only applicable to new bookings and bookings that arrive and depart during special dates. Advise reservationist of special at time of booking.

About Jamaica Inn:

Located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica Inn is situated on a private cove with an offshore reef two miles east of the town center. With a 700-foot private beach, this exclusive resort is the perfect getaway for the traveler seeking unassuming style and warm, friendly service.  Family owned since 1950, Jamaica Inn offers timeless elegance and relaxed luxury on the best white-sand beach in Jamaica. www.jamaicainn.com

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CHENGDU, China, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global fashion supplier Milanoo has done wonders with their 2012 bridesmaid dresses collection by offering abundant choices of color that is suitable for flowering spring wedding ceremonies.

Milanoo focuses its commendation of this 2012 bridesmaid dresses collection on bright and colorful choices for the special wedding. Milanoo color swatches include beautiful purple, joyous red, elegant royal blue, shining silver, classic black, rich brown, romantic champagne, and fresh daffodil. When it comes to the design concept of this collection, Milanoo designers this year present over 300 different and unique styles emphasizing simplistic elegance that busier dresses cannot recreate. Going hand in hand with popular fashion styles, like strapless bodice, sweetheart neckline, ruffled tier, dainty ribbon sash, Milanoo offers simple, chic and very classic designs for wedding occasions.

At Milanoo.com, there is a piece of exciting news for bridesmaid dress buyers! The prices of milanoo bridesmaid dresses are starting at only $51.99. "Affordable purchase is the business environment we are trying to create for our customers, and the bridesmaid fashion dresses of 2012 collection is one of our simple and chic wedding party dress collections. With more spring and summer weddings being held, we hope this collection will help the brides and their bridesmaids to look perfect in wedding ceremonies," according to Andy Wang, Manager of Milanoo Marketing Department.

To keep the peace with fickle wedding party fashion trends, Milanoo is the site for up-to-date styles of bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride dresses, junior bridesmaid dresses, maternity bridesmaid dresses, and ring bearer suits besides wedding dresses for brides. To view these wedding dresses and wedding party dresses, please feel free to log in to Milanoo's official site at http://www.milanoo.com/Wedding-c391.

About Milanoo.com

Milanoo.com is one of the most established websites where you can find a wide array of chic and unique dresses that will definitely help steal the gaze of others. The Milanoo collection includes wedding wears, cosplay dresses and Lolita items, wigs as well as women's lingerie, formal wear, wedding attire, shoes and handbags. Men's fashion, bedding, housewares and yoga essentials are also in the range of their business. Being the leading online shop for fashion, Milanoo always strives to bring something new and unique to fashion lovers.

SOURCE Milanoo.com

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For Avery Brewing Company, the award-winning Boulder, Colo. brewer known for full-flavored brewing artistry in their ales and lagers, finding a can manufacturer that could capture Avery's distinctive graphic vision was a challenge – until Avery partnered with Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) Graphics Center of Excellence.

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"Our passion for our brands and the high-quality of our craft beer demands the same intensity in our packaging and Ball shared that dedication," said Adam Avery, President & Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Company. "Having Ball's extensive technology and expertise under one roof was also key in choosing Ball to take our graphic ideas to the next level on Ball's sustainable cans."

Avery tapped into the creative minds at Ball to create can graphics using Ball's Eyeris™ Enhanced Graphics printing. The Eyeris printing technique improved the definition and fine detail of Avery's beverage can graphics – creating a 360-degree miniature billboard with every can for distinctive, on-the-shelf differentiation of Avery's brands, including India Pale Ale, White Rascal, Ellie's Brown Ale and Joe's Premium American Pilsner.

"Advanced graphics capabilities are a game-changer for premium drinks – such as Avery's craft beers – as craft brewers build unique brands and compete for mindshare from consumers," said Robert M. Miles, senior vice president, sales for Ball's metal beverage packaging division, Americas. "Aluminum cans offer a 360-degree billboard for brands to establish and build upon their brand message, and are the number one recycled beverage container in the U.S. – a fact that is increasingly important to sustainability-minded consumers. Our expanded Graphic Center OF Excellence, along with similar facilities in Europe and Asia, leverage the advantages of the can and provide industry-leading innovation that helps build brands."

Ball is the largest beverage can manufacturer in the world, producing about one out of five recyclable beverage cans made each year. Ball's Colorado GCOE combines the company's extensive metal packaging experience, brand-building creativity and state-of-the-art technology to deliver inclusive one-stop design-to-printed-can service to customers.

Ball Corporation is a supplier of high quality packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,500 people worldwide and reported 2011 sales of more than $8.6 billion. For the latest Ball news and for other company information, please visit http://www.ball.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key risks and uncertainties are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99.2 in our Form 10-K, which are available on our website and at www.sec.gov. Factors that might affect our packaging segments include fluctuation in product demand and preferences; availability and cost of raw materials; competitive packaging availability, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; crop yields; competitive activity; failure to achieve anticipated productivity improvements or production cost reductions; mandatory deposit or other restrictive packaging laws; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; political instability and sanctions; and changes in foreign exchange rates or tax rates. Factors that might affect our aerospace segment include: funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts. Factors that might affect the company as a whole include those listed plus: accounting changes; changes in senior management; the recent global recession and its effects on liquidity, credit risk, asset values and the economy; successful or unsuccessful acquisitions; regulatory action or laws including tax, environmental, health and workplace safety, including U.S. FDA and other actions affecting products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; governmental investigations; technological developments and innovations; goodwill impairment; antitrust, patent and other litigation; strikes; labor cost changes; rates of return projected and earned on assets of the company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; uncertainties surrounding the U.S. government budget and debt limit; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and changes to unaudited results due to statutory audits or other effects.

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OCHO RIOS, Jamaica, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamaica Inn is proud to announce the addition of Cottage 7 to its portfolio of luxurious offerings. The most deluxe, romantic accommodation on property, Cottage 7 is a one-bedroom, two-story cottage boasting breathtaking sea views, a 16-foot infinity pool and a staircase that leads to a private cove in the Caribbean Sea.

Guests enter the cottage through the living room, complete with cathedral ceilings and shell stone tiles. Glass doors open to a private veranda and infinity pool suspended over the sea.  The second floor bedroom features a Jamaican-made four poster bed in the middle of the room, against rich teak floors and luxurious carpets. Two sets of French doors open to a balcony with spectacular views – a front row seat to the breathtaking Jamaican sunsets.

To celebrate, Jamaica Inn is offering complimentary daily breakfast to guests of Cottage 3, 4, 7 or the White Suite until December 14, 2012.  Guests of Cottage 7 and the White Suite also receive complimentary daily dinner.  All two-bedroom cottage bookings will receive complimentary breakfast until April 15, 2012.*

The Jamaica Inn Spring Special** offers discounts of almost 20% on all accommodations.  Valid March 1 to April 15, 2012, this special is the perfect way to satiate your spring fever.

* Applicable to new bookings only. Blackout dates April 16 – 30, 2012 & November 18 – 25, 2012. Offer combinable with existing specials, but not applicable on free nights in any free night specials. If meal plan is purchased, cost of included meals is deducted.

** 25% tax & service charge applies. Special rates not combinable with other package except for the above. Offer only applicable to new bookings and bookings that arrive and depart during special dates. Advise reservationist of special at time of booking.

About Jamaica Inn:

Located in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica Inn is situated on a private cove with an offshore reef two miles east of the town center. With a 700-foot private beach, this exclusive resort is the perfect getaway for the traveler seeking unassuming style and warm, friendly service.  Family owned since 1950, Jamaica Inn offers timeless elegance and relaxed luxury on the best white-sand beach in Jamaica. www.jamaicainn.com

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With Dojo 1.7 and Maqetta, Enterprise mobile web has reached tipping point

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dojo Foundation today announced the Dojo Mobile 1.7 toolkit along with visual tools for mobile user interface and mobile theme construction in Maqetta Preview 4. Developers now have a complete set of mobile tools that deliver the cross-discipline, reliability and customization benefits needed by Enterprise teams. Today's announcement represents a major milestone in delivering integrated design-to-development Cloud tooling, along with a comprehensive open source widget set for the desktop and mobile devices.

While the desktop world has standardized on HTML-based open web technologies, until now, a large percentage of mobile development teams targeting phones and tables have created different platform-specific "native" versions for each different device, which results in high costs for creation and maintenance.

With these announcements, along with other related advances in the industry (e.g., proliferation of HTML5 capable browsers on mobile devices, improved mobile network speeds including 4G and maturing hybrid web/native tools such as PhoneGap), developers can now create high-quality mobile applications using the same cross-platform HTML5 used in desktop browsers, with all of the cost efficiencies and disciplined team development approaches needed by Enterprise teams.

The Dojo Toolkit is an industry-leading JavaScript toolkit that scales from simple, small-scale development to large-scale team development, and is used by thousands of companies around the world. The Dojo Toolkit is a comprehensive JavaScript development platform that provides key Enterprise-development benefits. The benefits include, all technologies available from a single distribution (eliminating  mix/match conflicts from different suppliers), backwards compatibility across releases, sophisticated widget framework for extending built-in widgets and creating reusable custom widgets, integrated build system for minimizing network requests and download sizes, common globalization framework, and a set of core widgets that use a common accessibility framework to meet common government accessibility requirements.

Maqetta is a Dojo Foundation open source project for visual authoring of HTML5 user interfaces, desktop and mobile. Dojo Foundation makes the Maqetta application available for free use at http://maqetta.org and provides ZIP downloads for installing Maqetta on intranet servers or running locally. Maqetta is in its technology preview phase, with a 1.0 release expected later in 2012.

These new resources provide the following benefits to mobile development teams:

• With Dojo Toolkit 1.7 - Comprehensive toolkit for building cross-platform mobile applications using HTML5 (both browser-based and installed from apps stores)
• With Maqetta Preview 4 - Strong tools for integrating the design team into the mobile development process, including CSS theme tools that ease development and conformance to corporate visual styling standards

New features in Dojo Toolkit 1.7 include:

• A complete, Enterprise-ready mobile widget set. The mobile widget set provides a full set of common mobile user interface controls that emulate native device controls and support native interactivity, including touch gestures.
• A collection of mobile CSS themes that provide either device-specific, platform-native look & feel for iPhone, Android and other devices, or a general cross-platform look & feel, and allow for extensive customization so that Enterprise developers can modify the mobile CSS themes to match corporate mobile styling standards.
• A refactored core that is optimized for small footprint and high performance on smart phones and tablets, starting at under 4KB gzipped.
• A new JavaScript loader (AMD) engine that improves the speed of network requests, enables multiple versions of particular modules to run simultaneously and helps reduce download size.
• A revamped and simplified client-side data management engine (dojo.store) that makes it easy to create data-centric web applications and easy to bind data stores programmatically to widgets such as  data grids, trees, and menus.

Maqetta Preview 4 provides:

• Visual authoring support for Dojo 1.7's extensive mobile widget set and mobile CSS themes.
• Non-programmers and programmers can create true WYSIWYG mobile user interfaces via simple drag/drop from a widget palette into a life-size replica of a mobile device silhouette.
• Powerful mobile CSS theme editor that allow designers to use visual tools for customizing Dojo 1.7's mobile CSS themes to match corporate branding standards.
• Maqetta creates actual running HTML, CSS and JS that can be previewed on actual devices and ultimately handed off to developers to transform into a production application.

"With Maqetta's Preview 4 release, in addition to drag/drop creation of HTML5 mobile user interfaces without programming, Maqetta now provides a mobile CSS theme editor so that companies can customize widget and HTML styling to match corporate mobile branding standards," says Jon Ferraiolo, project lead for Dojo's Maqetta open source project. "With the new features in Preview 4, Maqetta now provides a critical mass of capability that allows companies to bring designers into collaborative Enterprise mobile app development."

"We are excited by the promise of Maqetta for improving the speed and quality of our Enterprise development efforts for both desktop and mobile," says Roman Chanclor, Interface Design Director at Enterprise Information Management, Inc., an industry leader in business process automation.

EIM delivers Information Technology consulting, design, planning, and implementation services for organizations looking to rapidly automate enterprise business processes, streamline the management of complex case environments, and turn information into insight. "Maqetta allows our designers to create WYSIWYG user interface prototypes for both desktop and mobile without programming.  Maqetta authors its prototypes using the same HTML5, JavaScript and CSS that our developers use, making it easy to transition from design to development," Chanclor added.

"With Dojo, we're very excited to offer a unified toolkit that uses the same, highly efficient underlying code base for web and mobile applications," said Dylan Schiemann, chairman of the Dojo Foundation.   "And with Maqetta and Dojo 1.7, it's now possible for non-programmers to get started creating application user interfaces with an open-source, web-based drag and drop tool that outputs elegant source code."

For more information: http://dojofoundation.org

Contact: Dylan Schiemann, dylan@dojotoolkit.org, 650.968.8787 x112

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New Pricing and a Better Look Makes it Easier for Any Renter and Any Landlord to Pay And Accept Rent FREE Online via Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Account

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WilliamPaid.com, a leading site where any tenant can pay rent online via credit card, debit card or bank account today announced new pricing, a new site design, and many positive changes to the user interface.  The most important new feature on WilliamPaid.com includes pricing that allows users to pay rent online free when using a bank account (checking, savings, and money market).  For those who want even greater flexibility, William Paid offers a FlexPay option that allows users to pay some or all of their rent online using a credit or debit card.

The result -- a better look and improved navigation making it even more convenient and easier for any tenant to pay rent online. Tenants are not required to have their landlords registered in order to pay rent online.

"As a site dedicated to renters, we listened to our customers' needs by redesigning the site and making the navigation easier," said Evan Silverman, CEO at WilliamPaid.  "WilliamPaid will continue to offer tenants  the most flexible and value added platform to pay rent online via credit card, debit card or a bank account. We accept payments anytime, anywhere, anyhow via any combination of the three available options."

Paying bills such as rent online can help build creditworthiness. WilliamPaid offers users the opportunity to have their rent payments reported to PRBC, Inc., a division of Microbilt, a nationally recognized credit bureau.  Each month WilliamPaid will display a user's current bill payment credit score so they can see how their creditworthiness is progressing.

"On time rent payments can help establish and build creditworthiness. PRBC Consumer Credit Reports are perfect for consumers who have not yet established a verifiable credit history, but want to demonstrate that they pay their bills on time," stated Silverman.

The PRBC® Report provides lenders with alternative data when making non-traditional decisions to extend credit to consumers in new markets. The report incorporates the FICO® Expansion® Score - a credit risk score designed specifically to help lenders.

"With all of these exciting changes, WilliamPaid users will continue to experience the same unparalleled service, convenience, security, and enhanced product offerings.  We are looking forward to a successful year and want our users to keep on the lookout for new WilliamPaid products to come online as 2012 unfolds," added Silverman.

Rental Market Facts*

There are more than 40,000,000 rental households in the United States and with the current state of the real estate industry that number has increased by dramatically since 2008. Nearly 100,000,000 people in the U.S. write a rent check each month with 71% under the age of 30 years old.   And, as with mortgages, rent commonly represents a person's single largest recurring payment.  

About WilliamPaid

WilliamPaid and its selected partners provide the most flexible and value added way for renters and roommates to pay rent online. The company offers rent payment options, including the ability to pay rent online with a bank account, credit or debit card, group rent payment tools to track who pays and who doesn't, and credit building services.

WilliamPaid also offers landlords and property managers of any size rental property no-cost rent payment solutions with little or no integration. Payments are accepted anytime, anywhere, anyhow via bank account, credit card, debit card, or any combination of the three available options.

WilliamPaid is headquartered in Northbrook, Ill. Learn more: www.williampaid.com.

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*Source: Multi-Housing Council

 

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A New Global Solution, from a Global Tax Authority

RIVERWOODS, Ill., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tax authority Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has introduced a new single solution to simplify the increasingly complex world of tax for local corporations and multinational corporations of all sizes: CCH Integrator™.  The new web-based suite delivers CCH's award-winning software and comprehensive international content to provide one centralized solution to streamline tax data collection, provision, research and compliance activity.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting is a global leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. As part of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, CCH offers tax and accounting professionals in corporations and firms around the world market-leading solutions to help them be more accurate, productive and profitable.

"Professionals in corporate tax and finance departments around the world face enormous challenges and complexity each and every day," said Scott Gruchot, CCH Corporate Services Vice President and General Manager. "We're very pleased to announce that CCH offers a solution that can help them. CCH Integrator is an integrated web-based suite that was created for corporate professionals worldwide to help them simplify processes, increase efficiency and improve accuracy."

Break Through Barriers, Bridge Borders with New Streamlined Solution

Created for multinational corporations, and domestic corporations with cumbersome tax processes, CCH Integrator leverages the latest technology to streamline current corporate tax data collection, provision, research and compliance processes, while helping to reduce audit risk associated with global tax regulations. Key components of the CCH Integrator suite include Global Integrator and Global Tax Research Integrator.

About Global Integrator

Global Integrator software provides a single platform for data collection, analysis and tax reporting globally. Scalable for both small and large corporations, Global Integrator offers multi-jurisdictional functionality that delivers benefits to both the head office and local countries. With Multi-GAAP reporting, this single solution provides reconciliation from head office GAAP, to local GAAP, to local tax. Global Integrator also offers multi-currency and multi-language capabilities and is completely configurable by the end user to meet the individual data collection, calculation and reporting needs of corporations.

With Global Integrator, companies only need to enter tax data once because it leverages the same set of reconciled numbers for local and head office accounting, reporting, compliance and forecasting.

In addition, Global Integrator:

• Standardizes calculations and schedules with flexible templates that provide consistent reporting formats across countries.
• Customizes data collection schedules and questionnaires to suit individual reporting needs.
• Compares and integrates head office and local GAAP reporting for tax accounting under both FAS109 and IFRS in a single calculation.
• Performs full conversions, including reconciliation of exchange rate differences.
• Calculates tax positions based on estimates/restructures.
• Provides a single system that contains all tax provisions and tax returns globally for all years.
• Integrates with general ledgers, local compliance systems, Microsoft® Excel® and other tax applications.
• Integrates federal/state, provincial and dual tax system calculations.
• Offers built-in status tracking, audit controls, electronic sign-off and transparency of who modified what and when, including drill-down from the tax footnotes back to the source.
• Supports detailed provision calculations (with full tax basis balance sheet) and high-level ETR calculations, and more.

"Global Integrator has not only improved our control environment, it has also provided consistency and visibility to global information we didn't have prior to its implementation," said Patrick Callahan, Director, Tax Accounting & Reporting, Kimberly-Clark. "With Global Integrator, we are implementing a single process for both U.S. and local GAAP tax accounting across more than 200 entities and have saved over 9,000 hours and 52 elapsed days from our U.S. tax compliance processes."

About Global Tax Research Integrator

Global Tax Research Integrator quickly connects professionals with timely, authoritative and specific international content in countries where a company does business. It features the full line of CCH international research resources delivered on the powerful and intuitive CCH IntelliConnect® platform. Content includes:

• In-country guidance, attested to each month.
• Real-time country tax rates, translated tax forms and instructions for more than 120 countries.
• Easy-to-understand detailed guidance and analysis written by in-country tax experts.
• Customized daily international tax news and updates delivered via email.
• Access to CCH Mobile; and CCH's International Tax Treaty Expert Library.

In addition, corporations can customize Global Tax Research Integrator, choosing the level of content they want – Pro, Plus or Premium – to meet their specific needs.

"Professionals who are looking for a centralized solution to help clear compliance challenges with efficiency and confidence will benefit from CCH Integrator," said Callahan. "The winning combination of powerful software with in-country expertise delivered by a global leader CCH will provide a formidable solution in helping to streamline and simplify a complex global tax environment."

For More Information

CCH Integrator is offered through the new CCH Corporate Services business line, serving corporate professionals with dedicated product, sales, customer services and support to meet their specific needs.

To learn more about the new CCH Integrator suite, please visit CCHIntegrator.com or contact a CCH account representative at 1-866-513-CORP (1-866-513-2677).

About CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a global leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. Worldwide, CCH offers tax and accounting professionals in corporations and firms market-leading solutions to help them be more accurate, productive and profitable. Among its market-leading solutions are the ProSystem fx® Suite, CorpSystem®, CCH® IntelliConnect®, Accounting Research Manager® and the U.S. Master Tax Guide®. Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a market-leading global information services company. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.

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COPENHAGEN, February 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Mobile access to video surveillance platform expands to include Apple^®
devices

 

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced the availability of XProtect Mobile for iOS. XProtect Mobile is a free mobile application for XProtectVMS customers who want to effectively monitor their video surveillance from any place, anytime.

Security personnel, business owners, residential users or video surveillance installers who need to monitor installations can now view their Milestone XProtect video from anywhere on an iPod^®  Touch, iPhone^®  or iPad^®  that is running iOS5 or higher. Developed by Milestone Systems, XProtect Mobile is a free application that works seamlessly with all recent versions of XProtect VMS products. XProtect Mobile consists of two items, an application for Apple devices that is available for download from the App Store^(SM) and a free server component available from the Milestone website. The server component must be installed on the server that runs your XProtect surveillance system or a dedicated server.

With instantaneous access to video from Milestone XProtect surveillance systems from any place around the globe via Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G connections, operators can view and play back video from cameras. Additional functionality includes:

• Setting up multiple servers and connecting to cameras from different sites
• Accessing views taken directly from the Milestone XProtect^® Smart Client
• Controlling pan-tilt-zoom cameras
• Using digital pinch to zoom
• Taking a snapshot of video and sharing it via email or MMS
• Watching live or recorded video from anywhere

Milestone XProtect Mobile has a unique, streamlined user interface to fulfill surveillance needs when on the go and has been specifically developed to optimize bandwidth consumption. With the mobile ability to monitor installations on Apple devices, Milestone customers can view incidents, ensure areas are secure and take immediate action by visually verifying occurrences from any location.

XProtect Mobile has previously been released for smartphones and tablets running Android 2.2 or higher, and works with all recent versions of XProtect IP VMS. XProtect Mobile for Android is available for download in the Android Market and the server component is available on the Milestone website.

A future version of XProtect Mobile will be available in 26 languages for both Android and iOS clients: English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Slovak, Spanish, Thai and Turkish.

Image download links:

http://download.milestonesys.com/PR/xprotect-mobile/

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Apple, iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

About Milestone

Founded in 1998, Milestone Systems is the global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, according to IMS Research. The XProtect^® platform delivers powerful surveillance that is easy to manage, reliable and proven in thousands of customer installations around the world. With support for the widest choice in network hardware and integration with other systems, XProtect provides best-in-class solutions to video enable organizations - managing risks, protecting people and assets, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Milestone software is sold through authorized and certified partners. For more information please visit http://www.milestonesys.com.

 

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